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Carrie I had a great time picking books for you! I hope you like what I've come up with, most of them are from your TBR list :)


Schools Out for Summer! - Select a Young Adult book, a book with a child or children, or one with a vacation.Marked by P.C. Cast or Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin I've read both of these and liked them.

Flag Day, June 14th - Pick a book featuring someone in the military, a politician or a policeman/firefighter.North and South by John Jakes, you can't get much more military than that LOL You like the books she's written as Nora Roberts, so you could try this Naked in Death by J.D. Robb, Eve Dallas is a police lieutenant and she has a hot Hub named Roarke

Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Recommend a book with a hot cover or a steamy story. Lover Revealed by JR Ward is on my hot shelf. I've heard Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione is hot. And you can't help but like this cover... She's one of the only authors I've read that can make me blush while reading alone LOL

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Suggest a book where a bakery or desserts play a role or one that has a sweet story. Neither of these are on your TBR list, but they fit perfectly - The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen (she bakes cakes for the restuarant she owns) and Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (the girls own a bakery). I haven't read the Susan Mallery one, but have read the 2nd in that series.

Fire up the BBQ - Pick a book with a story that involves food or takes place outside. A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah Zettel, I haven't read this, but it's vamp chef. And The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen, the heroine hides food in her closet :)

Summer Solstice - Select a book that takes place during the summer. This isn't on your list, but I love Lisa Kleypas, Secrets of a Summer Night. Or may I suggest One Day by David Nicholls, but have your tissue ready.

Gay Pride Month - Pick a book that features same sex leads or has a cover with at least three colors of the rainbow. Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian is on your list and has a colorful cover. I just read this a few days ago and really liked it! Another colorful cover is Firelight by Kristen Callihan. I haven't read this, but I bought it with the gift card Hubs gave me for our anniversary.

Old Maids Day, June 4th - Choose a book that has an older leading couple or one that has parents or grandparents prominent in the story. On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves has an older woman as the heroine. Or, you could read Changeless by Gail Carriger since Alexia was on the shelf before she got married to Lord Maccon who is quite old himself :)


Buddy Reads:
Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts - Pick a book that you might consider a good beach read. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook. This is on my TBR list too.

Best Friends Day, June 8th - Select a book where friends play a large role in the story. Yes, I'm suggesting this out of order, but it could stand alone,Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas. The hero and heroine grew up knowing each other. This is a great series, romantic and funny!

Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - Recommend a book where the main character is a father or a father figure is part of the story. Here I'm going to recommend another book out of order, Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh. These should probably be read in order, so start with Slave to Sensation, but if you're like me and most others that I know, you'll read these in no time and could easily get to Hostage for Pleasure cause it's book 5 in the series LOL Or how about Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas which is about a dad and daughter who meet a woman who owns a toy shop. Sweet story :)

so, um, is it too late to join the repicking?

Kami Thanks for the great picks! I'm definitely going to read Bitter Frost and Always the Baker Never the Bride and I'll see what else I can fit in this month. It should be more than just those 2 since Thursday is my last day of work YAY!

Hi, Emily

Just loved you TBR. Hope you like my recs. I tried to pick the ones that you have in your shelf, but add some.

School out for summer - Linger or Divergent - I loved them both.

Flag Daym June 14th - If You Hear Her

Don´t forget the sunscreen - The Perfect Play

I scream, You screm, We All scream for Ice Cream - Hot in Here

Fire yo the BBQ - Beauty and the Feast - I read it this month and loved it!

Summer Solstice - Dance Upon the Air

Gay Pride Month - Bear, Otter, and the Kid, Keeping Promise Rock

Old Maids Day, June 4th - Maid for Love - the parents are very important in the story...

Buddy reads:

Sand in your shorts - Beauty Dates the Beast

Best Friends Day - June 8th - Her Best Friend's Lover

Bonus Pick - A Month from Miami - is a delicious read...

Happy reading

THANK YOU LISA

I want to read Wicked Lovely/Melissa Marr and Deeper Than Midnight/Lara Adrian. Thank you again. You did good!

Ty wrote: "so, um, is it too late to join the repicking?"

I'll put you on the list!

Hi, Irina

Schools Out for Summer! -
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation I`ve been thinking to read it for awhile myself, actually :D


Flag Day, June 14th
Flash Point

Don't Forget the Sunscreen
Jaded
Changing the Game

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Sophie & Carter

Fire up the BBQ
Sweet Evil
I chose this book because it`s title suggests something tasty :D
The Water Wars

Summer Solstice
Chain Reaction

Gay Pride Month
The Fortune Hunter

Old Maids Day, June 4th
Broken
I`m not sure, but I think the lead character`s lover is old

Buddy Reads:
Dark Kiss

Sand in Your Shorts
Easy

Best Friends Day, June 8th
Catching Jordan
A Match Made in High School

Bonus Pick:
The Maze Runner
Enclave
I have read them so I`m just recommending these books

Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy!
Life as We Knew It

Good luck and I hope you`ll have great time reading these books :) ;)

Debbie wrote: "Maija, hope your exam went well. I have finally gotten to you picks, this is what I have come up with .....


Thanks, Debbie, I like your picks and I really hope I`ll have a good mark, because the exam seemed quite easy to me.
Thanks again :)

Hi Brett!

It took me a while but I was able to find the right mix of books from your TBR and new to you while not recommending you anything I recommended you before. Quite a feat, huh? ;)

Schools Out for Summer!
Ashfall by Mike Mullin: I read this recently and loved it. It's a tough book but with a really romantic young couple with one of the best relationships I've seen in YA and adult books in while.
Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers (TBR): I've heard tons of good things about this one and want to read it.

Flag Day, June 14th
Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare (TBR): Really good continuation of the series. Julian is to die for.
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard: Funny romantic suspense with a sexy cop as the hero.

Don't Forget the Sunscreen
The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton (TBR): Haven't read it but just the warning tells me it will be really steamy. ;)
Mr. Wonderful Lies by Kaitlin Maitland (TBR): Really liked this cover! :)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
As You Desire by Connie Brockway: Very sweet romance.
Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb: I've had this book in my TBR for a while and have been meaning to read it so if you pick it up, I'll try to join you. ;)

Fire up the BBQ
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen: The main character is a caterer that makes a special kind of food. ;) This book made me fall in love with this author and I devoured everything she's written ever since.
Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James (TBR): Looking around in your TBR paid off! I was able to find something there that fit the theme. ;)

Summer Solstice
A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh: This is the prequel of the famous Bedwyn series and the best of the lot in my opinion.
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas: I see you are almost done reading the Hathaway series so you might want to go back and read this series which is the one that comes before.

Gay Pride Month
Hot Head by Damon Suede (M/M): Really hot but romantic too. :)
A Girl Like You (TBR): Colorful cover from your TBR.

Old Maids Day, June 4th
Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey: The hero's parents and his whole family play an important role in this book.
The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman (TBR): The description of this book make it seem as if the couple will be on the oldish side. Hope it's a really good one.

BUDDY READS
Sand in Your Shorts
Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn (TBR): I really, really want to read this so let me know if you'd like to join me in a buddy read.
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre (TBR): Joyce picked this one for me for a buddy read so let me know if you want to join us.

Best Friends Day, June 8th
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James: I already read this and I really enjoyed how both BFFs were an integral part but didn't overtook the plot.
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch: Epic fantasy book about a band of con artists (all friends from childhood). Really action packed and funny with really creative cursing. :)

BONUS
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy!
Bear, Otter, and the Kid by TJ Klune (M/M): Ugly cover but I've heard many good thing about it. Don't know if I can read it this month but I'm really intrigued by it.
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts: I read this one already and really enjoyed it, one of NR's most popular series.

Laura wrote: "Hey MountainKat's! I will pick for you this round :)"

Thanks for the picks Laura! I think I will read either Immortal Rider or Again the Magic, maybe both if I can find the time!

Pam, I hope I picked well for you. This is my first time picking for someone else using categories to go by. The picking is a challenge in itself. :) Most books are from your TBR with others that I thought you would enjoy.

Schools Out for Summer! - Select a Young Adult book, a book with a child or children, or one with a vacation. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld or The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson. I saw that you had read the first one in the series and had highly rated it.

Flag Day, June 14th - Pick a book featuring someone in the military, a politician or a policeman/firefighter.: Bad Attitudeby Sherrilyn Kenyon or Because of You by Jessica Scott. Based on reivews.

Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Recommend a book with a hot cover or a steamy story.: by Jaci Burton. Went with the cover for this one, because well, yum. Sex and the Psychic Witchby Annette Blair. Very steamy at times. Great book all around I found.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Suggest a book where a bakery or desserts play a role or one that has a sweet story.: I Want CandyKim Wong Keltner or Scrumptious by Amanda Usen

Fire up the BBQ - Pick a book with a story that involves food or takes place outside.: Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards or Delicious by by Susan Mallery

Summer Solstice - Select a book that takes place during the summer. Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey or Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs. I tought it was very fiting our choice of salt water :)

Gay Pride Month - Pick a book that features same sex leads or has a cover with at least three colors of the rainbow.: Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle, the cover looked very colorful. Hot Head by Damon Suede. It had really great reviews and well the covers nice to look at. :P

Old Maids Day, June 4th - Choose a book that has an older leading couple or one that has parents or grandparents prominent in the story.:Soulless by Gail Carriger. I've read this and I like it a lot it really is an enjoyable read with some great characters. American Pie: A Novel by Michael Lee West. This book looks like it will be a really good read.

Buddy Reads:
Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts - Pick a book that you might consider a good beach read. To Tame A Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
Best Friends Day, June 8th - Select a book where friends play a large role in the story. Betrayed by P.C Cast.


I never did the bonus pick I hope that is okay with you.

I do hope I did this right, and picked ones that you would be interested in. If so, happy reading. :)

Carla wrote: "Nancy--oops, no, I meant #3 pick to be this one--thanks for pointing that out--in case you'd like another choice. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28...

Very odd--it was c..."

Hi Carla, Don't you just love computers!? I am lol, because this link takes me to the same place your #2 did......

Joyce wrote: "Hi D.G.,
I hope you enjoy your picks. I tried to keep to your TBR list. I love that you seem to read about every genre."

Thanks so much for the recs, Joyce. I really don't know what to pick!

I'm torn between My Soul to Take, The Unsung Hero, Swept Away, Last Summer, Daughters of Terra, The Girl Who Played With Fire & Grimspace (this one I need to return soonish to the library so I'm open to do a buddy read next week.)

Susan(susayq) thank you for the selections.

I'm going to read and . I haven't read a pure historical romance in awhile.

I may read more of them through out the month if I can work them into my other challenges. Also I am sooo keeping my eye out for this , *evil grin*.

Hi MeganL,

I am working on your picks now. You have a great TBR pile and I'm having fun going through it. Should be done later today!

Hi EMILY ,
I would like to read never lie to a lady By liz carlyle and the Marriage wager By Candace camp, I am not sure whether i can start it this week , since i am busy with work, shall we start how about next friday if you are free? Let me know

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "For Penney: hope you enjoy!

Schools Out for Summer! - Young Adult book Unearthly, Cynthia Hand
Flag Day, June 14th - Firefighter Playing with Fire, Mia Dymond,
Don't Forget the Sunscreen -hot & ..."

Thanks for the picks Dawn! I've been wanting to read And One Last Thing ... for a while now and I think this is the perfect time. Thanks!

Leslie wrote: " Hi MeganL,

I am working on your picks now. You have a great TBR pile and I'm having fun going through it. Should be done later today!"

No problem I know there is a lot to go through!

Megan L

For Roxy We didn't have much in common, but I hope you can find something you can enjoy. Happy reading.


School's out for summer
I. The Hunger Games
II. Delirium




Flag Day
I. SEALed with a Kiss
II. Secrets of Bella Terra




Don't Forget the Sunscreen
I. A Hunger Like No Other
II. Slave to Sensation




I scream, you scream, we all scream for icecream
I. I Was Told There'd Be Cake
II. Sweet Talk




Fire up the BBQ
I. Pomegranate Soup
II. Like Water for Chocolate




Summer Solstice
I. To Kill a Mockingbird
II. Welcome to Temptation
III. Delirium




Gay Pride
I. Zero at the Bone
II. Tipping the Velvet




Old Maids
I. Room
II. Soulless



San in your shorts
I. Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues
II. First Grave on the Right



Best Friends
I. The Secret Garden
II. Cranford



** Bonus: Father's Day **
I. Dragonfly in Amber
II. Mr. Forever

ok, Amy J - here is what I have come up with, I tried to get a good range of your TBR and non-TBR - but just the way it played out, some of your categories are all TBR, and others not...let me know if you have issues/have read any of these and I can do you some others ;)

1. School's Out for the Summer - I've been on a bit of a YA kick recently, so the first two books are ones that I read and enjoyed (the second one is about a bit of a controversial subject...) and the 3rd one is on my pile ;)
Perfect Chemistry
Forbidden
XVI

2. Flag Day, June 14 - so many good books in this category as well. I saw that you had read 1 Joey W. Hill previously and had the first in her Nature of Desire series on your shelf, my favorite one was the second one and you can completely read it as stand-alone - in fact, I recommend reading it first ;) I also wasn't sure if you were continuing your Around the World in 80 books journey, but the 2nd recommendation is set in Finland for your travels (but it is very dark...). The third one is off your TBR - futuristic cops, sexy Irishmen...uh-huh...time for some Eye and Rourke ;)
Natural Law
Snow Angels
Naked in Death

3. Don't Forget the Sunscreen
Mmm, I love me some hot books and both of these were really good reads. The first in the start of a series, and it has a few weak points, but lots of smexy cowboys ;)
Long Hard Ride
Mercy

4. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Two recommendations for you here - one also fits into our featured author challenge, if you want to try her out - it is the first in a series about siblings who own some restaurants. The second just has a super-sexy scene featuring Cheesecake...you'll not look at it the same way again ;)
Delicious
Zack

5.Fire up the BBQ - Both of these books come from your TBR - i've read one and the other one got added to my ever growing list...(damn you!)
Garden Spells
Bread Alone

6. Summer Solstice - looking at your shelves, I can't believe you only have ONE Lisa Klepyas on it!! Her Wallflowers series is one of my favorites and as luck would have it, the first one is set during the summer...or how about another YA with Sarah Dessen
Secrets of a Summer Night
Along for the Ride

7. Gay Pride Month - each month a few of us have been doing a m/m buddy read, so the first book is the one we are reading this month. The second one is one of my first foray's into m/m and I still enjoy it to this day
Out in the Field
Faith & Fidelity

8. Old Maid's Day, June 4th - it takes a good writer to be able to successfully work secondary characters into books and not make them seem like add-ons. I haven't read the first book (plan on doing it this month), but really enjoyed the second one
One For The Money
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

9. Sand in your Shorts - I don't really have a favorite genre when it comes to beach reading...normally it is whatever I am reading at a given time...so there is a bit of everything here - a YA fantasy, a women's lit and some short stories
Graceling
Firefly Lane
Loves Me, Loves Me Not

10. Best Friends Day, June 8 - ohhh so many choices for this category...I've read all 3 of these and enjoyed them
The Proper Care and Maintenance of Friendship
My One and Only
Very Valentine

11. Father's Day, June 17th - i'm not typically a fan of books with dad's in it...but this recommendation showed up on a goodreads listopia search that I did, and I think my mom bought it for my kindle...SEALed with a Kiss

Hi MountainKat,

It looks like Suzanne H picked for me. She is actually in a different group. I picked for Suzanne, who is listed under my name in the list of who to pick for. I think Suzanne H picked for me because in the original post of participants Suzanne is listed above me and I think she thought that was her. You may want to PM Suzanne H with her correct person to pick for :)

Suzanne H is Fresh Water and I think she might have thought she was the Suzanne that is listed below me in Chlorinated Water in original posts.

Pat, thank you so much! There are so many I have wanted to read. I will list Under Fire. I will add more too. When I click on your name to send a pm, it says you are not accepting them. Perhaps you could send me one and I will send my email?
Thanks again, Pat!

Hey Cacophony! I'll have your picks really soon!! I'm going to work on it after lunch today hopefully... otherwise by this evening for certain!

Gigi wrote: "Mounika,

I hope you find something you like!

Schools Out for Summer! Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone

Flag Day, June 14th Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare

Don't Forget the Sunscreen -..."

Gigi,
Thanks for the picks!! They are really good. Can't decide which one to start with. I'll go with the books I have.The Endearment or Sugar Daddy

Thanks Fran! I'll look into it when I'm at my computer, way too hard from my phone. 8/

Hi MeganL I had a great time going through your TBR pile. You've read alot of same books as me, so it took me longer than I expected. Hope you find something that you like!

Schools Out for Summer! Waterfall or Clockwork Prince
Both are YA- I enjoyed the first and have heard good things about the second.

Flag Day - No Regrets or Trial by Fire I really liked the first book and the second just looked fun to read.

Don't Forget the Sunscreen -Changing the Game or Come Monday
I have never read the Jaci Burton series but I love the covers! The second is a good, steamy story.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Blue-Eyed Devil or Welcome to Temptation
I loved the first story. It doesn't start out sweet but it ends sweet and the second sounded sweet as well. I like both of these authors.

Fire up the BBQ - Secrets of Bella Terra or Savor the Moment
Both of these are favorites of mine. You have other Christina Dodd on your TBR pile. This one takes place at a Vineyard. And the second is a wonderful series. I noticed this on your audiobook TBR pile.

Summer Solstice - Secrets of a Summer Night or Barefoot Season
I love Lisa Kleypas and this is one of my favorite series. The second pick is by an author I enjoy.

Gay Pride Month -Warrior(Red, Orange, Yellow) or Edge of Sight(Blue, Indigo and Violet)
I love the Zoe Archer series and you have other books by the second author and I enjoyed this book.

Old Maids Day - First Comes Marriage or A Lady's Lesson in Scandal
The Huxtable Series is a great "family" series and the second is about family and inheritance. I loved both of them.

Buddy Reads:

Sand in Your Shorts - Dark Desire
You have alot of Christine Feehan on your TBR pile and everyone should have a Carpathian at the beach!

Best Friends Day - The Saint
I have to read this one this month. It is about an elite group of guards who are friends.

Lekshmy,
Here are your picks! I had fun going through your books. I hope I found something that interests you!

Schools out for summer:
The Truth About Forever
If I Stay

Flag Day:
A Game of Thrones
Just Breathe

Don't forget the sunscreen:
Dark Lover
Covet

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream:
Vision in White

Fire up the BBQ:
Can't Stand The Heat
Jewels of the Sun

Summer Solstice:
Summer At Willow Lake

Gay Pride Month:
The Secret

Old maids day:
The You I Never Knew
Darkfever

Buddy Reads: I probably won't have time for buddy reads this month. I will try!

Sand in your Shorts:
Beyond the Highland Mist

Best Friends day
Vampire Academy

Bonus Pick: Father's Day:
Petals on the River
The Pillars of the Earth
The Strain

Aiobhan,

I hope you find something you like!

Schools Out for Summer! - Beautiful Disaster(or) Twilight or
Perfect Chemistry


Flag Day, June 14th - Scarlet Nights (or) No Place to Run


Don't Forget the Sunscreen - The Raven Prince (or) Surrender


I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Kiss an Angel has a really sweet story.


Fire up the BBQ - Simply Irresistible is about a caterer


Summer Solstice - His Eyes,A Summer to Remember


Gay Pride Month - It Happened One Autumn for a colorful cover.


Old Maids Day, June 4th - Dragon Bound is my favorite.


Buddy Reads:
Sand in Your Shorts -
from your TBR :Good Omens or The Bridal Season
I have Naked in Deathin my TBR too.


Best Friends Day, June 8th -Catching Jordan or The Hunger Games


Bonus Pick:
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor,Sea Swept

Hi Sallie(Shuga)!
Here are my picks for you. Hope you'll find something interesting. I've tried to choose from your huge TBR when possible.

Schools Out for Summer! �� “Virtuosity�� by Jessica Martinez or “Love Story�� by Jennifer Echols
Flag Day, June 14th - “Show No Mercy�� by Cindy Gerard (the series is really good)
Don't Forget the Sunscreen �� “Dirty�� by Megan Hart
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream �� “Delicious�� by Susan Mallery
Fire up the BBQ - “Second Thyme Around�� by Katie Fforde �� the hero is a chef
Summer Solstice - “A Summer in Sonoma�� by Robyn Carr (from your TBR)
Gay Pride Month - “One of those days�� by Zathyn Priest
Old Maids Day, June 4th - “Flirting with Forty�� by Jane Porter (from your TBR)

Buddy Reads:
Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts - “Crocodile on the Sandbank�� by Elizabeth Peters
Best Friends Day, June 8th - “Turn it up�� by Inez Kelley or “Her Best Friend's Lover�� by Shiloh Walker

Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - “Daddy Long Legs�� by Jean Webster

Ciao,
Ana

Rishika, All of your picks sound great! I know I'll be reading The Wedding because I happen to already be planning on reading it for another Challenge :D But besides that one, I would really like to get to the Johanna Lindsey ones because I've been meaning to finish those series but always get distracted by another Challenge!

Sarah - thanks for the recommendations...so many choices! I am for sure going to read Twenty Boy Summer and just reserved it from the libary, i'm also going to read Nightwalker (and just grabbed the 2 prequels to read before the next month starts - since i'm looking for something to fill the time)...not sure what else i'm going to read, but yay for choices ;0

For Lady Jaye!

Here are my picks for you:

School’s Out for Summer! - Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor or A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray. I really liked A Great and Terrible Beauty, with the Victorian school setting.
Flag Day, June 14th-Unlawful Contact (I-Team #3) by Pamela Clare. I am reading Breaking Point (I-Team #5) and have really enjoyed this series. Or, Rapture in Death (In Death#4). I just started the In Death series in the April PIFM and I can’t stop reading this series!
Don't Forget the Sunscreen -Never Seduce a Scot (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs#1) by Maya Banks or A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark #2) by Kresley Cole.
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen. I wish that I could be like the heroine, Josey: reading romance novels and eating lots of sugar!
Fire up the BBQ - Delicious by Susan Mallery (this month’s FAC!)
Summer Solstice- A Summer To Remember by Mary Balogh. I see that you liked Balogh’s Slightly Dangerous (Bedwyn Saga #6). A Summer to Remember is a Bedwyn prequel.
Gay Pride Month - Sugar Daddy (Travises #1) by Lisa Kleypas. I loved this trilogy and I see that you enjoyed Blue-Eyed Devil(Travises#2)
Old Maids Day, June 4th - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I adored the dreamy quality of this book. The main characters, Celia and Marco, are involved in a magic competition that they inherited.


Buddy Reads:
Sand in Your Shorts - First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson#1) by Darynda Jones
Best Friends Day, June 8th Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) by Maggie Stiefvater


Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - A Hidden Fire (Elemental Mysteries #1) by Elizabeth Hunter. In the book description, Dr. Vecchio seems to act as a father figure to the heroine, Beatrice.

I'd be happy to do a buddy read for any of the above three books, or either of the two "suncreen" books!


Let me know what you think and happy reading!

School's Out for the Summer: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott

Flag Day, June 14th: Divine Evil by Nora Roberts

Don't Forget the Sunscreen: Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream: A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron (Not really a romance but the sweetest story I've read in quite a long time)

Fire Up the BBQ:Daughter of the Red Deer by Joan Wolf

Summer Solstice: The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

Gay Pride Month: The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead Jones

Old Maid's Day, June 4th: The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

Buddy Reads
Sand in Your Shorts: The Princess Masquerade by Lois Greiman

Best Friend's Day, June 8th: Her Best Friend's Lover by Shiloh Walker

Bonus Pick
Father's Day, June 17th: Emory's Gift by W. Bruce Cameron

I haven't slept in over 24-hours right now so if some of these picks are way off the mark, just let me know & I will definitely edit them when I get more sleep. But hopefully there are at least a couple that you're interested in.

Is anyone else anxiously counting the minutes till June 1 to dig into their reading lists? LOL

always...even more so because I have 2 other challenges that start on the 1st that i'm eagerly waiting for ;)

Thanks for the picks, Sandy. I will take a look at them more in detail in a few.

Me, too! I can not wait to get started on my June Challenges.

Hi Terra
I hope you find something here you like �� I’ve tried to pick at least 2 from each option �� one from your TBR and one from my bookshelf.
Let me know if you want to do a buddy read

Schools out for Summer -
Anna and the French Kiss
The Vincent Boys

Flag Day �� June 14th ��
The Surgeon
Mr. Perfect

Don’t Forget the Sunscreen -
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Too Wicked To Kiss

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream -
Miss Match
Cupcake: A Modern Love-Story with a Bigger-Than-Average Waistline

Fire Up the B B Q ��
The Sweetest Thing

Midsummer Madness

Gay Pride Month -
Faking Grace
The Ghost and Mrs. McClure

Old Maids Day �� June 4th -
The Glass Castle
To the Moon and Back

Buddy Reads:
Sand in your Shorts - All I Ever Wanted
Best Friends Day �� June 8th - The Penny Pinchers Club

Carla, sorry I haven't been able to do your list yet (I feel so disorganised!) but I've had various Internet and exam issues. I'm now both online and revision-free, and hopefully I'll make the list up tomorrow. Can't wait!

Amy J. wrote: " For Roxy We didn't have much in common, but I hope you can find something you can enjoy. Happy reading.


School's out for summer
I. The Hunger Games
II. Delirium


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Hi Amy J,

Thanks for the picks! I prefer having recs that aren't on my TBR.

I'm going to try Secrets of Bella Terra and Sweet Talk. Let me know if you want to do the buddy read!

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "Thanks for the picks, Sandy. I will take a look at them more in detail in a few."

Ok! If I struck out with these, I'm happy to pick more.

Sandy wrote: "Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "Thanks for the picks, Sandy. I will take a look at them more in detail in a few."

Ok! If I struck out with these, I'm happy to pick more."

You definitely did not strike out. I can see at least 3 that I've been wanting to read. Thank you!

Hi Mandy,

I have been going through your TBR books, and even some of your read books to get an idea of what you like! Hopefully I can give you picks that will help you discover some new books but still have some books you are looking forward to reading!

Your Picks!
•Schools Out for Summer!
*Beauty Queens by Libba Bray (YA)
---We both have this on our TBR and she is even wearing a bikini on the cover! Perfect for summer picks:-)
*The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (YA)
---One of the most haunting YA books I have ever read, if you don't like creepy, just skip this one!


•Flag Day, June 14th
*Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson
---Not sure if you enjoy Contemporary Romance, but Rachel Gibson is my fav. CR author ever! And I think her and Kresley Cole might be my top two author ever! This is her newest book and the main char. is ex military!


•Don't Forget the Sunscreen
*Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James
---I noticed that you read and rated highly the first in this series...This series rocks so I recommend the second in the series!
*Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
---To go with another genre I picked this because its good and steamy and this series gets better with every book!


•I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
*Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
---This series is super sweet, and one of the sisters is a baker!
*The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
---All of Julia Quinn's books are sweet!


•Fire up the BBQ
*The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston
---Those Shifters are always eating and always outdoors! lol
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
---Same thing with Molly Harpers wolves!


•Summer Solstice
*And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper
---When she moves to the summer house most of it is during the summer. This book is one of the best books ever! SO freakin hilarious!


•Gay Pride Month
*When Tony Met Adam by Suzanne Brockmann
---Haven't read this series yet, but have heard lots of good things!


•Old Maids Day, June 4th
*Summer Days by Susan Mallery
---Heidi's Grandpa is a big part of this story, and even though he's in his 70's he still randy as ever! I'm a Fool's Gold Cheerleader for Susan Mallery and this book just came out, I was lucky enough to read it in advance and let me tell you its a perfect summer read!


Buddy Reads:

•Sand in Your Shorts
*Nerd Do Well by Simon Pegg
---I love reading comedic books in the summer and i have been meaning to get to this one! I noticed that it was on your TBR list too and thought it would be a perfect buddy read!


•Bonus Pick: Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy!
*Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
---Torh's may have missed out on being able to raise his young with Wellsie, but he is still a father to John! I just finished this book and I can't wait to re-read it, it was well done:-)


Hope you were able to get a book or two out of these picks! Let me know if you need more picks instead of these.

Shellbelle

Sorry! I read last person in the group picks for the first... and then added person in the next group to my understanding!

Suzanne wrote: "Sorry! I read last person in the group picks for the first... and then added person in the next group to my understanding!"

Thank you for the picks Suzanne, even if I wasn't supposed to get them, lol. I lucked out :)

Just to check - I should be picking for:
Mommaseymour?
Also - you're welcome Fran :) I was so proud to get them out so quickly too! Hopefully there are some things that can still apply for my new pickee as these categories aren't easy!

Sandy-wow what an eclectic TBR list. We actually have a fair amount of things in common and I love the idea of a bucket list for books. So this is what I came up with (mostly off your TBR).

Schools Out for Summer! - Young adult
Before I Fall or Between Shades of Gray. If you want something a little lighter from the books with children Smitten

Flag Day-Military: You have Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption on your TBR. This is an amazing story. It was our school summer read last summer and even the kids liked it (and even more--actually read it!) In the police category try the next Rizzoli and Isles book The Apprentice or The Witness

Sunscreen: Hot cover from your TBR Once Burned or how about fantasizing about the devil's son First Grave on the Right. A series you started that really gets better the farther you go and full of sexual tension Magic Burns

I Scream, You Scream Sweet Talk was my first Susan Mallery book. It will also fit with this month's author!

BBQ: Again from your TBR Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen or The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession I actually like the last one a lot-more of an outdoor book.

Summer Solstice: Mary Kay Andrews makes me laugh. Try
Little Bitty Lies

Gay Pride--same sex leads from your TBR Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Old Maids Day-books with prominent parent/grandparent From your TBR The Mammy or The World According to Garp. It's been many years since I read Garp (hs) but I remember laughing out loud. A recent amazing book I read that focusses on a young boy but mom/grandmom play important roles is A Monster Calls I gave it five stars.

Buddy Reads
Good Beach Read--I like thrillers because I don't have to be embarassed by the covers and my kids give me minimal grief so from your TBR Undone

Best Friends: Again from your TBR If I Stay

I can do buddy reads but more toward the middle and the end of the month. Have to get through finals and grades first.

Father's Day: This is one of my all time favorite books Peace Like a River. Beautifully written, thought-provoking and on your TBR!

Hope something here works!

Megan L Thanks for the wonderful picks. I'm still deciding what to read first. I kept going "Oh, I'll read that... I definitely have to pick that up ... Well, maybe this one first ..." as I went down the list. LOL.

Shellebelle I've been checking out your shelves and made a tentative list. I won't have computer access again 'til tomorrow, so I'll post your picks in the morning.

Suzanne wrote: "Just to check - I should be picking for:
Mommaseymour?
Also - you're welcome Fran :) I was so proud to get them out so quickly too! Hopefully there are some things that can still apply for my new p..."

Now I see what you did Suzanne! You did pick for the person under you, you just went down into the next group, lol. Yes, it looks like you pick for Mommaseymour :)