Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

The Tea Rose is one of my favorites! I just finished the sequel yesterday.

D.G... A lot of my friends have read it and said they truly enjoyed it so I hope I enjoy it, plus the library has it so it's much easier lol!

Elke wrote: "Sandy thanks for the great recs! I am going with One Day. If you would like it can be a buddy read!

thanks again!!

YES! I have been wanting to read One Day for quite awhile, so this is good reason to finally get to it!

Penney - I loved the Narrator of the Succubus series and the series itself, so much that i just bought books 3 and 4 with my credits this month (I think the final one is due out in september (book 6)

Penney wrote: "Tatiana wrote: "Hi Penney!

Here is my list for you

A. Out with the Old

1. Pile’s O’Books – Pick a book from your selectee’s list that is lengthy (or that you think could cause damage if it were ..."

Penney wrote: "Tatiana wrote: "Hi Penney!

Here is my list for you

A. Out with the Old

1. Pile’s O’Books – Pick a book from your selectee’s list that is lengthy (or that you think could cause damage if it were ..."

Glad you liked them. I guess we need to brace ourselves for Forever Amber, it's a VERY long book:)

Sue wrote: "Tania,
You have a lot of books on your TBR pile!! I had fun going through them though and here are your picks.

A. Out with the Old
1. Pile’s O’Books – Beautiful Creatures. This is ..."

Wow, great picks Sue. I was tempted to go with The Help cause it looks really interesting but as the aim this year is to reduce my TBR pile I'm going to go with Touch the Dark. Thanks heaps!

Elke wrote: "Ok Fran here are your recs!! Hope you find something...if not let me know and I will try again!!

Happy Reading!

A. Out with the old
1. Pile's O'Books: Acheron has 722 pages....."


Elke, thanks so much for the great recs. I will probably go with Soulless and if I can fit it in, For One More Day.

I already read The Viscount Who Loved Me- it was great (5*) and I loved the whole series. The other one you suggested for a buddy read is the 2nd in a series so not sure if I should jump in there. If there is anything else you are planning to read this month, let me know and maybe I can join you :)

Tatiana wrote: "Glad you liked them. I guess we need to brace ourselves for Forever Amber, it's a VERY long book:) "


Oh dear! Really? I missed that little tidbit of information. I'm on the waiting list at the library, I hope it comes in soon *crosses fingers*

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "Penney - I loved the Narrator of the Succubus series and the series itself, so much that i just bought books 3 and 4 with my credits this month (I think the final one is due out in september (book ..."


Thanks for that Dee. I guess I'll start on that one first :)

Penney wrote: "Tatiana wrote: "Glad you liked them. I guess we need to brace ourselves for Forever Amber, it's a VERY long book:) "


Oh dear! Really? I missed that little tidbit of information. I'm on the wai..."

Penney, it's almost 1000 pages!

Annabell wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Annabell

I hope you find something you like!

A. Out with the Old
1. Pile’s O’Books – Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2. Mt. TBR – Shadowland by..."

Hi Annabell! I'm so glad you liked your recs. I'm actually torn now between reading Hunger Games or Flat out Sexy...maybe I'll read both. Not sure yet. I have Hunger Games on audiobook so, Feb. 3rd is a definite possibility.

Thanks for the picks Megan!

Alright, Lady Leah! Here are your picks!

A. Out With the Old
1.
2.
3. Sorry it's another big one, but it was the only book on your TBR that I have read, and it's my favorite! I love Jamie and Claire!

B. In with the New
1. Currently 15 books in the series, and they're relatively small and quick to read, and I love the series so far! I've read up to 6 so far.
2. Love this book!
3. I didn't see any LaVyrle Spencer on your shelf. This was the first romance novel I can remember read, the only one that actually made me cry, and I keep my copy close so I can reread it

Go It Alone or With Someone

Fran wrote: "Elke wrote: "Ok Fran here are your recs!! Hope you find something...if not let me know and I will try again!!

Happy Reading!

A. Out with the old
1. Pile's O'Books: Acheron ha..."

Great!! I am also reading One Day!

Hope you enjoy Soulless. I was very pleasantly surprised!!

Kerste--
I am feeling very indecisive--so multiple recommendations this month
Out with the Old
1. Pile of Books. Of the top five longest books in your TBR, The Name of the Wind is the highest rated. I've never heard of the author but I have read Absolute Power many years ago and remember it being a good read, not necessarily a great book.

2. Mt. TBR Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood I think this is the first graphic novel I read that wasn't a comic book.

3. Steadily Gaining: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake I read this for January's Pick It For Me challenge and enjoyed it. OR Go ahead and read my favorite Jodi Picoult My Sister's Keeper It's the first one of hers I read and I cried and cried.

In With the New
1. I love Julia Quinn and can't believe you haven't read any. I love What Happens in London
2. My most recent 5 star is Every Last One. It is a very disturbing book to read--it kept me awake and I couldn't stop talking about it but it is beautifully written.
3. I see you have some memoir. Try Here If You Need Me: A True Story

Buddy Books
There are three on your list that are also on mine that I could read this month Blood Bound,Poison Study and Dragon Actually. I love the title of the book on your TBR I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

Gigi wrote: "Annabell wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Annabell

I hope you find something you like!

A. Out with the Old
1. Pile’s O’Books – Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
2. Mt. TBR – [book:Shadowland..."

Let me know what you pick and when you are ready to read, and I already have Flat-Out Sexy!

ൠSinful♨ wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Hey ൠSinful, that was fun .....
I think I just doubled what I want to read. You have some really great books there. Took a while to narrow it down, but this is what I am going wit..."


No worries there, I haven't read it yet either.
Yes, Garden Spells is worth it.

Hey Dee, (*friendly nudge*) you gonna get me recommendations?

Pam wrote: "Kerste--
I am feeling very indecisive--so multiple recommendations this month
Out with the Old
1. Pile of Books. Of the top five longest books in your TBR, The Name of the Wind is t..."

Pam,

Thanks for the great picks. I'm going to start with Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake cuz it's available at the library. I put holds on Dragon Actually and Blood Bound, too, but I'm not sure if I'll get either one this month. I really want to read Blood Bound though so if you're game to buddy read it this month, I'll make sure I have a copy somehow by mid-month!

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Rena,

As requested, no paranormal romance books. :)

Thank you very much!!

I was stewing over all yours recs, because they all are spot on! I'll read At The Bride Hunt Ball.

Tugce Nida wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "Hi Sarah,

Wow, you have some to-read shelf there :) It took me sometime to check it out and I have to say I am still not satisfied with what I have come up with......"

That's what I'm thinking because I already have it at home whereas I don't have How to Marry a Vampire Millionaire and I don't know if I could get it at the library or if I'd have time to pick it up. The school semester just started so I'm trying to juggle school and challenges :)

I'm in 6 :)

Hey Selena! This is my first challenge so I hope you are happy with my recommendations.

A. Out with the old
1. Pile O' Books- Mercy by Julie Garwood. I think this was the longest on your tbr.
2. Mt. TBR- The Devil in Disguise by Stephanie Sloane.
3. Steadily Gaining- The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. This was the only book we had in common on your list. I adored this book so I hope you do too.

B. In With the New
1. Cresting the Rise- Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. Reaching the Summit-Covet by J.R. Ward.
3. It's All Downhill from Here-Storm Born by Richelle Mead. I REALLY enjoy all of her books.

C. Go It Alone or With Someone
1. The Darkest Night or Angelfire

Kami wrote: "I planned to read Covet this month, my rec from Tania. So I can read it and Halfway to the Grave with you, Kat."

Sounds like a plan! (Although, I am looking at picking up some of your other recs, I don't know if I can get to them in February.)

~Hayley~ wrote: "Miss - I think I'll be reading The Tea Rose, I've heard such good things about it... If you want to read it together just let me know! I'm going to send you a friend req on here so ..."

Great Hayley, I was planning to read that one in February, so I'll be happy to discuss it with you here.

Kerste
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake is an excellent choice. I will see if I can get a hold of Blood Bound too. Need a dragon book for a different challenge so will see if Dragon Actually is there as well. Let me know if you have any success.

Hello Katie!

Here are my picks for you - I hope you like them.


A. OUT WITH THE OLD
1. Pile O' Books: Lover Awakened by JR Ward {It's 434 pages long and Zsadist is my favorite brother}
2. Mt. TBR: Banpaia by A.J. Llewellyn {I wasn't sure what to pick for this category; I ended up arranging your TBR by rating and picking the highest rated book under 100 pages}
3. Steadily Gaining: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles {this one is a cute and light and quick read}

B. IN WITH THE NEW
1. Cresting the Rise: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh {amazing and interesting world building; and hot shifters!}
2. Reaching the Summit: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre {the last book I gave 5 stars to was Killbox, which is book 4 in this series. Grimspace is book 1. I don't normally read sci-fi type books, but I have been enjoying the Sirantha Jax series.}
3. It's All Downhill from Here: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost {I didn't see this author on your read shelf and I've enjoyed the entire series so far.}

C. GO IT ALONE or WITH SOMEONE
1. Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston {I noticed you like Shelly Laurenston too and I was just about to start this book}
2. Caleb by Sarah McCarty {I stare at this book almost every time I go to the bookstore, torn, wondering if I'll like it and if I should get it. . .}

hey melinda~

i've heard so many raving reviews of zsadist that i'm dying to read his book! so that's the one i'm definitely going with. after that, i do love shelly laurenston, so i think i'll go with Hunting Season as well. as for the rest...well, if i get done with my other challenges, i'll try to read all of them :) thanks for the great recs!

Katie wrote: "hey melinda~

i've heard so many raving reviews of zsadist that i'm dying to read his book! so that's the one i'm definitely going with. after that, i do love shelly laurenston, so i think i'll g..."

Oooohhhh... I LOVED Z!!!! You're in for a treat.

Laura wrote: "Hey Selena! This is my first challenge so I hope you are happy with my recommendations.

A. Out with the old
1. Pile O' Books- Mercy by Julie Garwood. I think this was the lon..."

Hi Laura . I liked your picks and I think I'm going to go with Covet also , I would love to read The Darkest Night with you .Thanks for the great recs !

Miss,


1. Pile’s O’Book - The Book Thief - I didn't pick the "heaviest" one, but I think this one is enough to hurt someone if you throw it at them. :)
2. Mt. TBR - Sinful - Not too lengthy and a nice cover.
3. Steadily reading - Dear John - Not a five star book for me but it surely deserved my time.

4. Cresting the Rise - The Warlord Wants Forever - Actually, you don't have to read this series in order. Every book has its own story.
5. Reaching the Summit - Something About You - I read this one only a couple of days ago and I absolutely loved it!
6. It's All Downhill from Here - Simone Elkeles with Perfect Chemistry - You have this author on your wishlist with Leaving Paradise but this is definitely better.

Buddy Read
7. Blue Bloods - I'm gonna read this one soon so I'll happily read it with you.
8. Unearthly - I don't have this one yet but I think I will manage to get my hands on it before the end of the month.

Happy Reading!

Debbie - sorry for the delay been catching up on schoolwork yesterday and today...but here you go!

A.
1. Stray - Rachel Vincent - I haven't read this one, but heard others recommended it and I have it in audiobook that I'm going to try to get to soon
2. Dark Elves II: Mastered - Jet Mykles - I've really enjoyed other books by Jet Mykles and this is a nice short one for you at only 140 pages
3. Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah - make sure you have a box of tissues if you decide to read this, I was bawling my eyes out by the end of it (which isn't good when you are reading at work!)

B
1. Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill - this first book in the Chicagoland Vamps series - i'm impatiently waiting on book 4 to come out in April
2. Lust - Charlotte Featherstone - I read this as an ARC a few weeks ago and its officially released on the 1st (I think) - I saw you had a book by her on your TBR, but hadn't read it
3. Karen Marie Moning - how the heck, have you not read her ;) she has two series out - the Highlaners or the Fever series...I would recommend reading the highlanders started at book 3 first (the first 2 are the weakest) and then transitioning into the Fever series, because there are some reappearing characters, but they are both great

C
1. Tiger Eye - this was recommended for me this month but I didn't get to it, and I saw it was on your TBR pile, so if you want to read it let me know.
2. Earth to Hell - Kylie Chan - this was recommended to me over on Amazon but I haven't picked it up yet - a UF set in Hong Kong, it sounded interesting

well, I am most def. reading Make Me, Sir - no way in heck am I turning down a rec for Cherise ;) I think i'll probably also try for Desire for Three and Half Hearts (and several more) - excellent choices! Thanks!

ൠSinful♨ wrote: "Delicious Dee, hope you find something you like. I think there is at least one you can lookforward too. ;)

A. Out with the Old
1. Pile’s O’Books – Halfway to the Grave by Jea..."

Hey Aleksandra,

Thank you very much for the recs! I think you did very well for your first time. ☺ I'm going with either Working for the Devil or The Reader.

Polina wrote: "Miss,


1. Pile’s O’Book - The Book Thief - I didn't pick the "heaviest" one, but I think this one is enough to hurt someone if you throw it at them. :)
2. Mt. TBR - [book:Sinful|6..."

Thank you for the great recommendations Polina!
I will read either Something About You (love Julie James) or Unearthly, maybe even both.:)

~Hayley~ wrote: "Diane,
Here are my picks for you. I hope that one of them is something you'll enjoy reading!

A. Out with the Old
1. Pile’s O’Books: – Last Chance Saloon by Marian Keyes..."

Hayley,

Thanks for the recs. I'm leaning towards Bachelor On The Prowl, The Kept Woman, or Mine Till Midnight. Although, if I happen to come across Wicked Lovely, it will certainly be in the mix.

I'll let you know which one when I start, especially if it is a buddy read.

Making it tough on me now aren't you. I can't decide, lol I have it narrowed down to 5 :) (not very good at narrowing today) I love the choices, just not sure which to go with. Yes, I am 1 of the few that still hasn't read KMM, but that is great information you gave me about where to start. I may have to look for one of the Highlanders now - don't know if I can start with #3 (ocd about series reading). I will let you know as soon as I do what I am going to read.


Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "Debbie - sorry for the delay been catching up on schoolwork yesterday and today...but here you go!

A.
1. Stray - Rachel Vincent - I haven't read this one, but heard others recomme..."

;) well have fun! the reason I say start at 3 is because there is where she starts building the fever world, even though they are all stand-alones - I didn't dislike 1 or 2, they were just a lot weaker, as you progress through the series!

Debbie wrote: "Making it tough on me now aren't you. I can't decide, lol I have it narrowed down to 5 :) (not very good at narrowing today) I love the choices, just not sure which to go with. Yes, I am 1 of th..."

well, if they are all more of a stand-alone, thats might work.

all the highlander books are standalone...but you'll want booka 4 and 5 right after each other because they feature twins (mmm drustan and daegus!) - the fever series has to be read in order

Dear Anja : I had the pleasure to re-visit your vast shelf of books,adding even more to my TBR pile!! I always have a great time snooping around because if there is anyone that knows about romance genre, that would be you! so, here it goes the list of recs that i hope peak your attention. ((huuggs)))


A.Out with the old:

-Piles o` BooksTheOutlander those 896 pages were pretty much beaming at me!! It was the winner hands down!

-Mt.TBR: Pack Challenge Its 223 pages. A nice way to introduce you to the (Magnus Pack series) that has very solid ratings. Its also a freebie,so its already there in ur e-reader! :)

Steady Gaining: Bound by Your Touch I enjoyed this Historical very much primarily because of its setting and the Author`s writing style. it had a nice pace to it.

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B. In with the new:

-Increase the rise: Dance Upon the Air (The Island Sisters trilogy)Although you have many books from this author in in your shelf, I didnt see this series. They are very popular and well liked. I was torn between the thought that they didnt catch your attention, or simple were not properly introduced to them. So here is a chance!

In case you dont care much for the sisters trilogy i also picked. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica series). They are also very well liked among romance/erotica/paranormal readers. Maybe you can take a look and see if you like them.

-just because: Wicked Ties (wicked lover`s series) ahh.. they are HOT!


-Reaching the Summit: One Foot in the Grave Ha! that was coming!! lol I LOVE the Night Huntress series, and knowing that you are reading the first installment and enjoying it thus far.. well..the second one is even hotter IMO!!


-It's All Downhill from Here: Sarah Addison Allen I really like her settings..(down south culture). She has a magical way to wrap the scenery around food and its smells they all combine some magic... (and it works every time) she is very descriptive.. which is something i love in a writer.She transports you to that surreal world of hers. Garden Spells was my first read, and i loved it!

Emily Giffin Is another author that writes beautifly. her themes are fast paced but they have a very nice flow. Her current style is Chick Lit/insightful. It was a combination that i really enjoyed. Something Borrowed and Something Blue would be a great start to get to know this author.


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Buddy Read

i would love to do some buddy reading with you! even if the titles suggested here dont appeal to you, im always open for suggestions!!

-The Prize: You encouraged me not to give up on JG.Hence my current read (the wedding). I saw ur rating on this book to be one you really enjoyed. So when your are up to a re-read.. just know i will be happy to tag along.

-All I Ever Wanted since you have all her books on your shelf, and i own this book it would be a good chance to read it together.

-Darkfever: This is also a series that we both have in our TBR.! So is a good way to start a series by buddy reading it!

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I really hope you find something you like to read for this month!!! **happy valentines month!! :)

Autumn.

My picks for Cathy. I hope you like them.

Out with the Old
1. Pile’s O’Books – Crave
2. Mt. TBR – Chosen HON #3
3. Steadily gaining – Linger

In With the New
4. Cresting the Rise – Sookie Stackhouse Series
5. Reaching the Summit – Bet Me
6. Its All Downhill from Here – Lisa Lutz - The Spellman Files

Go It Alone or With Someone
7. Buddy Read - Pale Demon
8. Buddy Read - This Side of the Grave

D.G. wrote: "Pollyanna,

Wow, doing your recs was difficult! Like me, you like to read a lot of different genres but I confess I didn't know most of the books in your bookshelves. That's why I couldn't help but..."

Thanks for the recs, I have added all new ones to my wishlist. I hope to read The Help this month so I'll read that with you and I'll try and get hold of one of the others to read.

Hey SheSwitches

Out With the Old:
1. Under the Dome by Stephen King - a really lengthy book so good luck if you pick this :)
2. The One That Got Away by Rhianne Aile
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - you have got to try this series it is brilliant.

In with the New:
1. Glass Houses by Rachel Caine - only on the second book and it is better than the first. Quite a good series.
2. The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory - I really enjoyed this, don't know if this is your type of historical reading but you can take a look.
3. Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs - I guess from your shelves that you don't really read thrillers so I've picked this out for you.

Go it Alone:
I am planning to read The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice if you would like to read either of these with me this month.

Hope you find something you fancy here :)

Thanks SheSwitches, great picks ... I'll read either , or if I can get it at the library.

Pam,

A. Out with the Old
1. A Game of Thrones– It's the longest book on your list. I know nothing about it, but it was recommended to me in this challenge.
2. Wake– 210 pages and very good. I finished it is a matter of hours.
3. Playing with Fire– Had some great one liners.


B. In With the New
1. Dark Lover– The first book in my favorite series.
2. Venus in Furs– This is my most recent 5 star book. It is not for everyone but had my jaw dropping the entire time.
3. Second Sight– This is the first in the Arcane Society series.


C. Go It Alone or With Someone
1. Poison Study-I hear it is fantastic.
2. Vampire Academy

@Lady Kati - you haven't provided recommendations for New Recommendations or buddy reads (did you hit post to soon?) can you update your rec's please and put the person who you are rec'ing for at the top of your post!

Kerste wrote: "Lady Kati,

This was a mini challenge for me because there is only one book on your TBR that I have read (though we have a number of books that we've both read), but hopefully you can find somethin..."

Thanks Kerste
I think I am going to go with Giving Chase. I really like Lauren Dane and I already own this one.

Katherine wrote: "Melinda, here are your recommendations:

A
1. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
2. Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
3. [book..."


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Thank you for my picks Katherine!

I'm probably going to try to tackle The Host. That's what I *should* do, considering it's been sitting in my bookcase for a couple years now.

If not, then I'm torn between Naked in Death, If You Dare, or Lilith's Brood.

Pollyanna wrote: "Thanks for the recs, I have added all new ones to my wishlist. I hope to read The Help this month so I'll read that with you and I'll try and get hold of one of the others to read. "

When are you planning to read it, Pollyanna? Please let me know and we can start it together. I'm thinking it should be my second read of the month (I'm planning to read some romance first) but if you need some time let me know and I'll push it back. :)