Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

taita wrote: "~ Megan ~

What a fun theme for this month! I enjoyed looking through your shelves for my picks. Happy reading!

1. Sun - It was hard to narrow my choice for this one. I love Lisa Kleypas..."

Hi Taita. Thanks for the great picks! I am going to try and read them all! But I think I will start off with Sun. I actually have read Dragonfly in Amber. But I am on the third or fourth book in the Outlander series so I will pick that one. Definetley one of those series I have never finished. I definteley will buddy read the Kiss of the Highlander with you! It looks great! Thanks again! This is my first month doing these challenges. Luckily my July is looking pretty open so plenty of time for some summer reading!


Megan

Hi Karen,

Whoops, forgot to reply to this. Glad you liked the picks.

I think I'm a bit overloaded this month as of now. My company's sending me to training to take a 8(!!) hrs exam from next week. I suspect I may not getting much reading done during this(July) month. I can only tell you after 17th whether I can commit. So you go ahead with the reading first.

~KarenH~ wrote: "Wow Vi, great picks! The only thing wrong with them is I'm going to have way too much trouble narrowing it down, and they won't all fit into my other challenges. ;)

Right off the top I know I'll be reading How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf this month, and I'd love to read it with you! Beyond that I know I'll read more, there are too many good picks not to - I'm just not sure which ones yet."

Laurie....here are your picks from me. This is the first time I've done this...hope you like them.

1. SUN...Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
2. MOON....City of Ashes (Mortal Instrument #2) by
Cassandra Clare
3. MARS...Deception Point by Dan Brown
4. MERCURY...Ghosts of Coronado Bay by J.G. Faherty
5. JUPITER...Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen or
Commanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
6. VENUS...Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
7. SATURN...Till Next We Meet by Karen Ramsey

BUDDY READS

8. ASTEROID...Book of Shadows by Cate Tiernan
9. COMET...Vision in White by Nora Roberts

Shellbelle wrote: "Megan, I would have had your list much sooner....but I got lost in your TBR list!!!LOL I spent a good portion of the night searching thru all of your books and loving every min:) I tried to give a ..."

Oh my gosh!!! I want to read them all!! I can fit several of these into other challenge categories, so I anticipate reading a few this month! I would love to buddy read either Unveiled or Red-Headed Stepchild with you, so just let me know which you want to do! I would buddy read Deeper than Midnight, but I already know I'm going to devour that one on July 1. Thanks for the awesome picks...I knew we had similar tastes and had no doubt you would hook me up! :)

Vi wrote: "Hi Elke, sure can do! I have it as well. When can we start?

Vi,

GREAT!! I am finishing Savor the Danger probably tonight into tomorrow...so how about we start this weekend? If you would like we can start doing this by PM?

Cynthia, you gave some great suggestions! I'm sorry you were working with such limited ideas. I'm still new here and haven't had time to build up my files. This challenge has helped a lot with that. Reading through everyones lists has given me lots to add lol.

I put 3 books on hold at my library! I tried for 4 but they didn't have Unveiled in their system. I will chat with them when I go in. Maybe they can order it for me. :D

The 3 that I did get are: Daughter of the Forest , The Marsh King's Daughter and The Hunger Games .

Thanks again for the great suggestions. I can't wait to get started!
Candace

This is a reminder for myself that I sent reminders up to Tuesday. I'll finish the rest later.

Howdy Renee!
Hope these are okay, if not please tell me.
1. Sun (star) –
To Kill a Mockingbird. A timeless classic. I should read this again, read it when I was much younger.

2. Moon (satellite) –
Wintergirls is supposed to be really good.

3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) –
Of Mice and Men. I love this! A must. (I really laid on the classics as recommendations.)

4. Mercury (smallest planet) -
The Giving Tree. A simple story that has to be read at least once.

5. Jupiter (outer planet) –
The Help. I think this is a bit different from your “cup of tea,” but it is a newer classic. Or Enclave this reminds me of The City of Ember.

6. Venus (hottest planet) –
The Time Traveler's Wife

7. Saturn (rings) –
One Day. Not sure I sighed, but this is really good. (Sandy recommended it to me last month.) Plus it’s becoming a movie in August. Read it and then watch.=P

OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)

8. Asteroid:
Lolita of course we could read a classic, but eh it’s summer.=P

9. Comet:
In Leah's Wake, such a nice cover!

Happy reading.

Katie

I haven't forgotten you, still working on your picks.

Dee - everything looks great! Thanks!

Valerie ~Varuca~, I picked books already in your TBR list, so you'll probably find something you'd like to read in here:

1. Sun -- On the Edge - Ilona Andrews: You've read and liked Kate Daniels, so I'm thinking you'll enjoy this series, too. I've read this one and the world is interesting.

2. Moon -- Every Boy's Got One - Meg Cabot: You've given 4 stars to both the first and second books of this series so chances are you'll enjoy the third one, too.

3. Mars -- On the Road - Jack Kerouac/Bloodsucking Fiends - Christopher Moore: Male authors both in your TBR.

4. Mercury -- Angels' Pawn - Nalini Singh: Short book in the Guild Hunter series

5. Jupiter -- Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella: This one isn't in your TBR, but I read it recently and it made me laugh quite a bit so I thought I'd spread the love!

6. Venus -- The Mane Event - Shelly Laurenston: Popular book in its genre by an increasingly popular author

7. Saturn -- See Jane Score - Rachel Gibson: You've read a few books from the Chinooks Hockey Team series but not this one. It's fun!

Buddy Reads:
8. Asteroid -- Desire Unchained - Larissa Ione/The Geek Job - Eve Langlais: Both these books are in our TBR lists and I wouldn't mind reading one of them with you if you feel like it

9. Comet -- The Pregnancy Test - Erin McCarthy: This one caught my eye and I've already read a couple from this author and enjoyed them so I'd love reading that one with you, too!

I hope you find something you feel like reading in there somewhere... If not, I can suggest a few that are new to you. Let me know about the buddy reads and of course, about your final pick for July!

Happy reading!

Hi Amanda! Thanks for some great picks!

I think I'm going to go with:

The Princess Bride because I really need to read this classic.

The Hunger Games because they are actually filming part of the movie not far from where I live. I'm 3rd in line on the library hold list, so not sure I'll get it by month end.

The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Buddy read. I actually recommended this as a buddy read to the person I picked for and have already ordered it so woo hoo! I can do a two-fer here and we can all buddy read it! I'll let you know when it comes in, okay?

Thanks again, I'll let you know if I get to any other of your recommendations. I'm definitely going to continue on in the J R Ward series.

Kim

Sylvie wrote: "Picks for Tiffany-
1. Colters' Woman
2. Dark Lover.

Happy reading"

Sylvie - You must follow the instructions in post #2 and give 9 total recommendations. I already sent you a PM.

Livy wrote: "Layla , I had a party making your list, so I hope you find something that fits you!

1.Sun (star) – Loved this series! Action packed with a nice amount of romance. The Hunger Games

..."

Hy Livy!
Thank you for your great picks,they were very good. I really don't know what I should read. I find myself attracted to: The Hunger Games,Immortal in Death,Hounded and Demon Possession. I can tell you for sure that I'll read Demon Possession,since I heard it resembles a very dear series to me(Sirantha Jax).
The Hunger Games was recommended to me in the past but I keep putting it off for some reason. Maybe it's because it's a YA book..

Amy wrote: "Layla wrote: "For Amy

READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - This is the start to an awesome series.

2. Moon (satellite) – [book:Dreamfe..."

Amy,you're welcome :) I hope you'll enjoy them!

Daffodil wrote: "Katie

I haven't forgotten you, still working on your picks."

hey daffodil, don't worry about it :) looking forward to seeing your picks!

KimKirt wrote: "Hi Amanda! Thanks for some great picks!

I think I'm going to go with:

The Princess Bride because I really need to read this classic.

The Hunger Games because t..."

Words cannot express how anxious I am to see the film rendition. Part of me is procrastinating with reading the last book in the trilogy because I'm hopeless & sappy enough to wish for a HEA, but something tells me it's going to be a bittersweet ending.

And I'm definitely willing to join in with your other buddy read for The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. Whenever the two of you start, just throw up a thread and let me know!

Ari wrote: "Howdy Renee!
Hope these are okay, if not please tell me.
1. Sun (star) –
To Kill a Mockingbird. A timeless classic. I should read this again, read it when I was much younger.

2. Moo..."

Hey Ari, thanks for the picks :)

They all look great, and so many among them that I wanted to read for a while now. Hopefully now I'll have a proper motivation because I want to read as many from the list as possible :)

I have now send reminders to all those that haven't posted their recs, except those with private profiles and Daffodil because I just saw she posted that she's working on them. :)

Charisse Here are the books I have chosen for you, hope these are ok and hope you enjoy them.

SUN - Lord Of The Flies - William Golding: this is one of my favourite books.

Moon - Passion - Lauren Kate: I noticed you had her third book in your TBR list

Mars - Cujo - Stephen King: I noticed you had read IT by him and Cujo was the first book I read by him and really enjoyed it.

The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas - John Boyne: I also picked this book as it is a really good read.

Mercury - Shade - Jeri Smith-Ready: I noticed this on your TBR list

Jupiter - Johnny Be Good - Paige Toon: One easy, funny read

Venus - The L Shaped Room - Lynne Reid Banks: Another of my favourite books that is also highly rated.

Buddy Reads

Asteroid - To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee

Comet - The Curious Incident of the dog in the Night-time - Mark Haddon: I noticed this on your TBR list, amazing book.

Hope these picks are okay for you.

Emily! Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you want to read :)

1. Sun (star) – Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward; The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole

2. Moon (satellite) – Everlasting Alyson Noel

3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Hounded & Hexed by Kevin Hearne

4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis; Glass Houses by Rachel Caine

5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Naked in Death by J.D. Robb; Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

6. Venus (hottest planet) – Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards; Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

7. Saturn (rings) – Vision in White, Bed of Roses, Savor the Moment, & Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

8. Asteroid - You Slay Me by Katie MacAllister; Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles; Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh

9. Comet - Wicked Ties by Shayla Black; One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare

Pollyanna wrote: "Hey Dee here are your picks:

1. Sun: Graceling by Kristin Cashore noticed this on your tbr, this was a fantastic read.

2. Moon: New Moon by [author:St..."

Pollyanna....thanks for these fabulous recs....

I have actually already read the first 3 books of the Twilight series...just haven't gotten them on my list...I guess.

Im am going to read Pride and Prejudice....because I really should have already read it...

I will also read Lord of the Flies....for the same reason.....I have gotten my local library to put Vampire Academy on hold...so I will also read that one.

Now for the BUDDY READ....I don't actually have either of these books...and my local library doesn't have them...but I have asked for an intralibrary loan on both....so which ever one you would like to read....that one it will be!!

Thank you very much for the recs, Sandy! Since I'm currently reading , I figure, why not start from the beginning? So I'm going to read for July's PIFM challenge! Thank you!

Cathy, unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be able to read with you this month. I checked my library's catalog & there are a lot of people requesting it. But please let me know how you like it & !

AshleyAlexis

Happy almost 4th of July!! I am so happy to pick for you I hope I found something you like-if not please let me know and I will happily pick something else.

Sun I choose this from you TBR that had a higher rating and sounded interesting. Remastering Jerna by Ann Sommerville

Moon Since you gave Dark Lover a 4 star I recommend you continue with this series. Lover Eternal by JR Ward, I liked this book better then the first one, hope you do too.

Mars I picked a male author's book that sounded interesting to me. The Good Thief by James Buchanan

Mercury One of the shortest books on your TBR: Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers

Jupiter From the looks of your list I think this is out of the ordinary for you. It is rated very high: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Venus You have quite a bit of steam on your lists so I picked a 2 books from authors I have read and enjoyed: Be With Me by Maya Banks and Switch by Megan Hart.

Saturn I choose a book with 2 of my favorite features historical romance and eroticia: Simply Sexual by Kate Pearce.

Buddy Reads
Astoroid Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft

Comet City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Enjoy!

Lisa wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa - Oh I'm having so much trouble choosing from your list!

So, still unable to make a final choice, I'm going to choose either Desire Unchained or The..."</i>

Great Lisa! I'll set up a post thread in the 'Dare You To Read' section for [book:How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf if it hasn't already been set up... This saves posting in this thread all the time.

We just then organise a time to start the book that suits us both and exchange views as we read :)

You're doing a fantastic job DG! :)

I'm available for repicks if you need some more help...

...I can start my books today - It's 1 July over here :)

Hi AlbertaJenn, here are my picks for you:


1. Sun (star) – Book from their TBR you gave 5 stars or if you haven't read any, one with a high rating - Skinwalker

2. Moon (satellite) – Book from their TBR that’s the next in a series they already started or from an author they already liked and enjoyed - Invincible

3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Book written by a male author or with a strong male character - Slave to Sensation

4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Short book from their TBR - My Soul to Lose

5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Book that’s a bit ‘out there’ either because it has an original premise, a funky title or because it’s something they wouldn’t normally read - A Game of Thrones

6. Venus (hottest planet) – Popular book they haven’t read yet or a steamy book (if they like that sort of thing.) - Dirty

7. Saturn (rings) – Romantic book that made you sigh (and hopefully included a ring.) - Wedding of the Season

OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Book that has been around your TBR for a while that you think you would both enjoy - Sinful

9. Comet: Book from their TBR that caught your eye -
The Stolen Bride or Once Dead, Twice Shy

Hope you find something you like among the picks and please let me know about the buddy reads. :)

Alexis wrote: "Miss I will have your picks up tonight! I have to go to work in about ten minutes and that's not enough time to do you justice... but first thing I do when I get home is get your picks up!"

Thank you for being so fast and considerate. :)

Alexis wrote: "Okay Miss! Sorry for the small delay. I got home early so I'm actually doing this much sooner than I thought I would.

Sun (Star)
- Remember Me?: I love Sophie Kinsella's books! The..."

Wow, so many great choices, i'm having a hard time choosing, i think i'll read more than one books. I'll let you know about the buddyreads too. Thank you!

Not a problem, Vi! I have plenty to read to keep me busy for the first half of the month, so why don't I just hold off on reading How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf until around the 20th or so. That way if you can fit it in we can read it together, and if not I'll still have time to read it on my own. But don't feel bad if you can't fit it in - I understand completely how real life can interfere with your reading time - don't you just hate it when that happens??! :)

Vi wrote: "Hi Karen,

Whoops, forgot to reply to this. Glad you liked the picks.

I think I'm a bit overloaded this month as of now. My company's sending me to training to take a 8(!!) hrs exam from next week..."

Thanks Jane! And also thanks for offering for re-picks!

I also made a booboo...I totally forgot that July 2nd is Saturday and I have something to attend in the afternoon. That means that I'm moving the cuttoff from 2pm to 10am so I can do the re-picks.

Valerie, whichever you pick! I'm fine with either one! I think I'll even start with The Pregnancy Test tonight, since I haven't gotten my recs yet and I finished what I was reading..

MountainKat wrote: "Emily - here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like! Let me know if you want me take a second look.

1. Sun (star) – Book from their TBR you gave 5 stars: A Lot Like Love..."</i>

I forgot to say which books I'll be reading! Just realised as I was browsing the other posts ¬_¬

I'm already reading a Lorelei James book: [bookcover:Tied Up, Tied Down . After that I'm going to read: , and .

I'm also up for doing a buddy read or two. I own both of the second two books and I'd happily read them with you.

Freya wrote: "Hi Becky

I've been reading for years but I'm new to GoodReads and don't have a lot of books listed. That meant only 47 books in common. :P I've tried to pick from the common ones and where not pos..."

Freya you did a great job picking, so much so I don't know what I want to read. First I would love to read Sugar Queen when u r ready. Other then that I am thinking about Last Lecture and the Summee I Turned Pretty! Thanks for ur hard work,

~KarenH~ wrote: "Not a problem, Vi! I have plenty to read to keep me busy for the first half of the month, so why don't I just hold off on reading How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf until around the..."

Hey Vi and Karen, Lisa and I are going to buddy read this as well. I've set up a thread in the Dare You challenge area if you want to use that...

If we start before you we can hide any spoilers :)

Hi Kerste I have your PIFM picks



1)Sun(star)-Magic Bitesby Ilona Andrews. This was the only book you had on your TBR list that I absolutly loved.

2)Moon(Satellite)-The Darkest Pleasureby Gena Showalter.

3)Mars(male gender symbol)-Lovesongby Alex Miller.

4)Mercury(smallest Planet) With a lovely 25 pages i chose Dark-Hunter Christmasby Sherrilyn Kenyon.

5)Jupiter(Outer Planet)- I've thought about this one and came up with Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder.

6)Venus(hottest planet)-Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

7)Saturn(rings)- Normally I don't read books that make me sigh unless its a sigh of frustration and those I don't usually finish. But if you want a nice well rounded happy ending then How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper is cute, funny and has a little murder mystery.

8)Asteroid - Shadow Game by Christine Feehan

9)Comet - Greywalker by Kat Richardson caught my eye.

I tried to pick mostly from your TBR pile, Hope you like them.

Layla wrote: "Livy wrote: "Layla , I had a party making your list, so I hope you find something that fits you!

1.Sun (star) – Loved this series! Action packed with a nice amount of romance. [book:The Hunger Gam..."

Oh really, I'm have to check Sirantha Jax out than it sounds good so far from the synopsis. I haven't read Demon Possession yet. I'm still waiting for a friend to return it :[ ,but I also heard it was really good!

Yay, I'm glad you liked them ^o^!

Sue wrote: "Reyl - I really enjoyed going through all of your lists. Hopefully there is something here you will like to read in July.

1. Sun (star) – Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh. This is the ..."

Thanks so much for your picks, here is what i'm going with

Magic Slays By Ilona Andrews
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Forde (this looks good and I've been wanting to try something new)

And if there's enough time

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martain
and
I Know Not by James Daniel Ross

I am very excited to get started.

Reyl wrote: "Hi Kerste I have your PIFM picks



1)Sun(star)-Magic Bitesby Ilona Andrews. This was the only book you had on your TBR list that I absolutly loved.

2)Moon(Satellite)-The Darkes..."</i>

Reyl,

Thanks for the picks. I put [book:Magic Bites, Inside Out (and Inside Out) and How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf on hold at the library. Lookin' forward to seeing what comes in first!

Thanks again!
-Kerste

D.G,
If the volunteers number insufficient and you still need someone for the repicks, you can put me in, I always like digging and browsing through books.
Also this month picking rules are very creative, very good job!

I can also help with repicks!

I can help with repicks if you need any :)

Thanks Becky! I plan to read Lover Eternal because i've been wanting to get back into the series. I'm going to try to get a copy of Riding the Storm because i've been wanting to read it for a long time And I plan to read City of Bones as a buddy read maybe with Kami but we could totally do it as a buddy read as well.

Hi Autumn,

Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them. I had fun picking them out. :)

1. Sun -Kiss of the Highlander is an awesome book. I would recommend any of the books in this series.

2. Moon - You gave another Jennifer Ashley book a 5 star rating, so I thought The Many Sins of Lord Cameron would be a good one for you to go ahead and read next.

3. Mars - Raziel is a very strong lead male character. Dark and tortured. Very nice. :)

4. Mercury - The Duchess's Tattoo: Thoughts on THE AMERICAN HEIRESS caught my eye while browsing through your TBR pile. I went ahead and added it to mine too.

5. Jupiter - Into the Beautiful North is a book that I've heard alot about. I didn't see anything similar on your TBR pile and thought maybe this would be something you'd be interested in reading.

6. Venus - You would be hard pressed to find a book much steamier than Passion.

7. Saturn - My True Love is a little steamy but still very romantic.

Buddy Reads
8. Asteroid - Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
9. Comet - Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn

Emily wrote: "I'm also up for doing a buddy read or two. I own both of the second two books and I'd happily read them with you."

Great! Just let me know which book and give me a few days notice!

Cacophony,

So sorry for the late post. Please let me know if you would like me to do any re-picks.

1. Sun (star) – Book from their TBR you gave 5 stars or if you haven't read any, one with a high rating
I have really enjoyed this series and have purchased the last two books to finish

2. Moon (satellite) – Book from their TBR that’s the next in a series they already started or from an author they already liked and enjoyed.


3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Book written by a male author or with a strong male character
This looked like it would be a great read

4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Short book from their TBR
It was one of the shortest on your list

5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Book that’s a bit ‘out there’ either because it has an original premise, a funky title or because it’s something they wouldn’t normally read
It took me a second and I had to read the description.

6. Venus (hottest planet) – Popular book they haven’t read yet or a steamy book (if they like that sort of thing.)
I really like PC Cast and I noticed that you haven't read her other 2 series. I would highly recommend them.

7. Saturn (rings) – Romantic book that made you sigh (and hopefully included a ring.)
I noticed you have read her other series. I loved this one.

8. Asteroid: Book that has been around your TBR for a while that you think you would both enjoy
I noticed this is also on your TBR or maybe

9. Comet: Book from their TBR that caught your eye

Lady Leah Westcliff wrote: "Emily! Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you want to read :)

1. Sun (star) – Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward; The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley C..."

Thanks for all the great picks. I added a lot of them to my tbr shelf. I think I am going to do Moon Called and One Dance with a Duke. Let me know if you want to do One dance with a duke as a buddy read. If you are unable to that is okay.

Hey Lady Leah Westcliff,
I'm sorry it took so long to post your picks. Problems with internet. I'm using my phone to type this list. We don't have many books in common and I don't pursue the paranormal category. So,I hope you find something from your TBR choices and consider the ones you don't usually choose. Here goes:

1. Sun-Beyond the Highland Mist. By: Karen Marie Moning
2. Moon - Then Came You. By: Lisa Kleypas
3. Mars - I Am Number Four. By: Pittacus Lore
4. Mercury - The Sugar Queen. By: Sarah Addison Allen
5. Jupiter - Obsession. By: Karen Robards (someone you've never tried - this is one that races the heart)
6. Venus - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. By: Stieg Larson (popular 1st book of the series)
7. Saturn - A Knight in Shining Armor. By: Jude Deveraux (sigh..one of my faves and you haven't tried this author)

Buddy reads:
8. Asteroid - Jane Eyre (I've wanted to read this this year and then see the new movie. Maybe we can try this one. )
9. Comet - The Sweet Far Thing. By: Libba Bray (I would love to start with this one because I just got it from the library and would like to complete the series.)

Please let me know what you think about the picks. I would be glad to "repick" if you want other choices.

Happy reading!
Julie

Emily, I can definitely read One Dance with a Duke with you! About what time of the month do you want to read it?

Julie, thank you for the wonderful picks. I think I am going to read Then Came You, because I just love Lisa Kleypas! :)

**Melaine**

HOLY LORD you have so many books in your TBR list so this took me so much longer than I expected. I apologize it did take me so long but I loved going through your list and I stole a bunch of books!

Hopefully you find something in this list you will like.


1. Sun (star) – I LOVE Lorelei James and her BlackTop Cowboys Series is really good. Corralled is the First books in the series.

2. Moon (satellite) – I really enjoyed The Jane Jameson Series by Molly Harper. Book #2 in the Series is Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men. Jane’s family cracks me up. They are so dysfunctional it’s not even funny!

3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon #3) by Dan Brown. A wonderful book based in my hometown of Washington D.C. I liked that this one was less Religious then the first two, and I love the lore and history of The Free Masons.

4. Mercury (smallest planet) – Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly- So it’s not exactly short but since it seems like you seem to read you probably read fast like I do. This books FLYS by.

5. Jupiter (outer planet) –Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes- A Classic story that seems out of place on your romance heavy TBR. I still remember reading this book in 8th grade which was 14 years ago.

6. Venus (hottest planet) –One for the Money by Janet Evanovich – Such a wonderful series! I just finished reading #17 and I’m still not bored with this series.


7. Saturn (rings) – The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton. AMAZING! Alpha man football players are one of my weaknesses! This is a great combination of hot steamy sex and two people trying to figure out how to deal with their building relationship.

OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Heat Wave (Nikki Heat #1) Richard Castle - I have both of the “Castle” books and I’ve wanted to read them for a while, I just haven’t gotten to it. The show is fantastic so I hope the books are up to par.

9. Comet: A Texas State Of Mind by Ann DeFee. I have been reading a lot of Cowboy/Western romances recently and this one have a high rating.

Hey KarenH,
I just saw my picks this evening. Internet problems. Thank you for so many choices. I like to try new authors. I am going to try to pick up The Help and the Virgin River books first. (You know how it is..you always want what you don't have.) I would love to read Cherish together. If I have time for some if the others, I'll let you know. Anyway, thanks again!