Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired discussion

Is there a series you would like to read or re-read with other members of "Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired" group?

Tell us your suggestions(no more than 3 or 4 series), certainly something you would read yourself. There will NOT be a poll for the general public, only those of you responding in this thread. One or two series will be chosen for our next series read. We will be reading one book from that series each month starting in September.

It may be from any genre, with three or more published books.

Note:
This thread will be closed for suggestion on 10th of August and a poll invitation will be sent to all the people who posted a comment in this thread. So even if you don't want to suggest a series , post a comment to show you want to participate in the voting.

Nominations

Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid
Codex Alera by Jim Butcher
Selection Series by Kiera Cass
Dirk & Steele Series by Marjorie M. Liu
Kathleen Turner Series by Tiffany Snow
She Can Series by Melinda Leigh
The Entire Night Huntress spin offs and everything by Jeaniene Frost
Lux series by Jennifer Armentrout
Maiden Lane by Elizabeth Hoyt
Seal Team 12 by Marliss Melton
The Bodyguards of L. A. Count Your by Cate Beauman
Desperate Duchesses series by Eloisa James
Tracers series by Laura Griffin
Kowalski Family series by Shannon Stacey
Love by Numbers series by Sarah MacLean
Fatal series by Marie Force
The Reed Brothers by Tammy Falkner
Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Brotherhood/MacAllister by Kinley MacGregor
The Sentinels by Shannon K. Butcher
In death by J.D. Robb
A brit in the FBI by Catherine Coulter
Immortal Guardians by Dianne Duvall
Tradd Street by Karen White

Just a few things to remember when voting:


1- We will be reading these series as series reads , 1 book from the series each month. If the series has 15 books , we will read 1 book per month for the next 15 months.

2-Vote for books that you want to read or reread ,NOT something you've read and think everyone else should read too!

3- Start numbering from 24 and go down to 1 if you like or just vote for as many as you like.(The one you most want to read is 24) The numbers will be added the 2 top series will be our series reads.

4- Everyone is welcome to vote !

5- Have fun and enjoy !

Here is my list:


1.Knitting in the City series 1st book:


2.Codex Alera 1st book:


3.selection Series 1st book:

1. Dirk and Steele by Marjorie M. Liu (Yeah, I mentioned this last go around, but I still need motivation to actually start it! Group reading Black Knights was a powerful motivator for me to actually get that series read for me!)

Dirk & Steele Series

2. Kathleen Turner by Tiffany Snow (Am willing to re-read first book, just to read it with other folks.)

Kathleen Turner Series

3. She Can Series by Melinda Leigh (Another one I am willing to re-read the first book on!)

She Can Series

4. The Entire Night Huntress series by way of the author's reading order (Might have to do this one on my own, but figured I'd throw it out there!)

Jeaniene Frost's Reading Order of all novels, novellas, and short stories in the Night Huntress universe (scroll to bottom of page)

GoodReads series Link

Knitting in the City would be a great series!

Here are some suggestions for voting:
1. Chicago Stars by Susan Elizabeth Phillips https://www.goodreads.com/series/4036...

2. GhostWalkers by Christine Feehan https://www.goodreads.com/series/4187...

3. Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James https://www.goodreads.com/series/4305...

4. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley https://www.goodreads.com/series/6939...

5. Magic by Tracy Madison https://www.goodreads.com/series/4666...

6. Tracers by Laura Griffin https://www.goodreads.com/series/4696...

7. Kowalski Family by Shannon Stacey https://www.goodreads.com/series/5269...

8. Love by Numbers by Sarah MacLean https://www.goodreads.com/series/5381...

9. Fatal by Marie Force https://www.goodreads.com/series/5536...

10. FBI/US Attorney by Julie James https://www.goodreads.com/series/6281...

Lara wrote: "Knitting in the City would be a great series!

Here are some suggestions for voting:
1. Chicago Stars by Susan Elizabeth Phillips https://www.goodreads.com/series/4036......"

I'm definitely interested in

3. Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James https://www.goodreads.com/series/4305...

4. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley https://www.goodreads.com/series/6939...

Kathleen's Turner series by Tiffany Snow https://www.goodreads.com/series/8360...

.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• wrote: "Lara wrote: "Knitting in the City would be a great series!

Here are some suggestions for voting:
1. Chicago Stars by Susan Elizabeth Phillips https://www.goodreads.com/series/40360-..."

I've read The first 3 books in Rock Chick series . I don't recommend it to anyone! I'm not big fan of KA but I've read some of her books and enjoyed half of them (some 4 or 5 stars) but her Rock chick series is just horrible IMO!

Or...

Lux series by Jennifer Armentrout. It's YA but heard it was good. https://www.goodreads.com/series/6625...

ShoSho wrote: "I've read The first 3 books in Rock Chick series . I don't recommend it to anyone! I'm not big fan of KA but I've read some of her books and enjoyed half of them (some 4 or 5 stars) but her Rock chick series is just horrible IMO! "

We could do vote on another of her series. Just not her MC one, please!

I've read the first 2 of the Rock Chicks, all of the Dream Mans, and the first 2 and a half of the Chaos series, and I've not enjoyed them much. I think I'll sit out if KA gets voted in.

Trea wrote: "I think I'll sit out if KA gets voted in."

Me too!

I've enjoyed Chicago Stars, Kowalski Family, Fatal and FBI/US Attorney series. I also suggest:

1. Maiden Lane by Elizabeth Hoyt
2. Seal Team 12 by Marliss Melton
3. The Bodyguards of L. A. County by Cate Beauman

Lara, I'm sorry to say this but could you narrow it to 3 or 4 series? The voting is going to be really complicated with this many series. Thanks .

Sure thing! And since others aren't enamored with Kristen Ashley, I'll leave her out. I haven't read any of her books yet, but hear you either LOVE her or hate her.

1. Desperate Duchesses by Eloisa James https://www.goodreads.com/series/4305...

2. Tracers by Laura Griffin https://www.goodreads.com/series/4696...

3. Kowalski Family by Shannon Stacey https://www.goodreads.com/series/5269...

4. Love by Numbers by Sarah MacLean https://www.goodreads.com/series/5381...

5. Fatal by Marie Force https://www.goodreads.com/series/5536...

There are some good suggestions here. I see two series that are in my tbr.

I'm not going to nominate any this time because there are a few I'd most likely vote for that have already been nominated - Desperate Duchesses, Tracers and Seal Team 12.

I do like the Fatal SEries recommendation (Marie Force).

My suggestions:
1. The Reed Brothers by Tammy Falkner
2. Virgin River: by Robyn Carr
3. Brotherhood/MacAllister: by Kinley MacGregor
4. The Sentinels: by Shannon K. Butcher

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "I do like the Fatal SEries recommendation (Marie Force).

My suggestions:
1. The Reed Brothers by Tammy Falkner
2. Virgin River: [b..."

I'm dying to start something by Shannon Butcher! I've read Virgin River and am a big fan.

Jonetta wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "I do like the Fatal SEries recommendation (Marie Force).

My suggestions:

I'm dying to start something by Shannon Butcher!..."

Me too even though SB isn't on audio. I did read book 1 a couple of years ago. But I'd like to read that series again. My library has the entire Virgin River on audio, just like Thunder Point

Have you seen the list of 100 Top Romance Novels from National Public Radio? Many area actually series as well:
http://www.npr.org/2015/07/29/4267318...

Unfortunately, Black Knights is included. I suspect we wouldn't have voted for that one. Although the first book seemed to be well-liked.

Lara wrote: "Have you seen the list of 100 Top Romance Novels from National Public Radio? Many area actually series as well:
http://www.npr.org/2015/07/29/4267318...

U..."

Interesting list!

Lara wrote: "Have you seen the list of 100 Top Romance Novels from National Public Radio? Many area actually series as well:
http://www.npr.org/2015/07/29/4267318...

U..."

Oh, I`ll have to hold onto that list. I`ve read about 8 of them and have a few more on my TBR list.

Turns out I've read a lot of them (although not every book in each of the series. I own some more, and think I'll get a few more from the library soon ;-)

I started counting the ones I've read but I lost count:P I just say that I have read at least half of them !lol

20 series so far :

Nominations

Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid
Codex Alera by Jim Butcher
Selection Series by Kiera Cass
Dirk & Steele Series by Marjorie M. Liu
Kathleen Turner Series by Tiffany Snow
She Can Series by Melinda Leigh
The Entire Night Huntress spin offs and everything by Jeaniene Frost
Lux series by Jennifer Armentrout
Maiden Lane by Elizabeth Hoyt
Seal Team 12 by Marliss Melton
The Bodyguards of L. A. Count Your by Cate Beauman
Desperate Duchesses series by Eloisa James
Tracers series by Laura Griffin
Kowalski Family series by Shannon Stacey
Love by Numbers series by Sarah MacLean
Fatal series by Marie Force
The Reed Brothers by Tammy Falkner
Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Brotherhood/MacAllister by Kinley MacGregor
The Sentinels by Shannon K. Butcher

When are we voting?

This will be a difficult vote. I've read 2 of the series on the list, and a few individual books of other series, but mostly have multiple series I'd love to read.

I think we are going to have you sort the series from the one you want to read the most to the one you want to read the least. That's the only way we can get a fair result.
When it's time I'll go first :)

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "When are we voting?"

10th of August is the last date for suggestions and we'll start the voting after that.

You don't think 20 series is enough to vote on????

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "You don't think 20 series is enough to vote on????"

:D It's enough but the newsletter was sent out today with the link to thread on it. We want to give everyone a chance to participate.

There are four series already nominated that I'd like to read so I'll just make this post so I can get in on the voting. If you need me to officially "second" any, let me know. :D

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "There are four series already nominated that I'd like to read so I'll just make this post so I can get in on the voting. If you need me to officially "second" any, let me know. :D"

That's great.

Ezi if you read Virgin River you might want to read Grace Valley Trilogy: Deep in the Valley\Just Over the Mountain\Down by the Riversome of the characters appear in Virgin River

Elishia wrote: "Ezi if you read Virgin River you might want to read Grace Valley Trilogy: Deep in the Valley\Just Over the Mountain\Down by the Riversome of the characters appear in Virgin River"

you mean read those books BEFORE I start Virgin River?

ShoSho wrote: "Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "You don't think 20 series is enough to vote on????"

:D . It's enough but the newsletter was sent out today with the link to thread on it. We want to give everyone a chance to participate. ..."

How very democratic of you. (did I successfully mask my sarcasm?) LOL, I've been told that I need to work on that.

I'd add

Kate Daniels - by Ilona Andrews(although I'm probably one of the few people who haven't read this series)

Vampires in America by D.B. Reynolds

Titan by Cristin Harber

Danielle wrote: "I'd add Vampires in America by D.B. Reynolds"

I'll second that one. I didn't enjoy the first two books but I would give it one final shot before banishing it from my TBR list forever

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Elishia wrote: "Ezi if you read Virgin River you might want to read Grace Valley Trilogy: Deep in the Valley\Just Over the Mountain\Down by the Riversome of the characters appear in..."

Yes. I got half way through Virgin River and I can't remember if something was mentioned that made me realise there was another series. Its only a trilogy so its quick to read.

Danielle wrote: "I'd add

Kate Daniels - by Ilona Andrews(although I'm probably one of the few people who haven't read this series)

Vampires in America by D.B. Reynolds

Titan by Cristin Harber"

Nope you're not alone think I got as far as picking it up once but thats it.

Oh! I could definitely go for Virgin River by Robyn Carr. I own the whole series, but somehow have only read a couple in the middle....

I tried to scratch off duplicates, so I apologize if I missed one. All series included are available in audio. Only a few I have read entirely, but all I've read at least a few so I know I'd enjoy continuing them. Not posted in any particular order. (Sorry got very frustrated adding series links, so I didn't).

Thank you Trea (Updated) - I edited my list down to 4 from my original 10. I totally understand if some folks won't participate if a title chosen (Any from the entire voting pool) isn't of interest. I reserve the same right, I think we all do :). In reference to KA.



In Death (40+) – J.D. Robb - Futuristic cop drama, lots of character development, danger and romance
A Brit in the FBI (3) – Catherine Coulter - James Bond but not so unrealistic, flirty*
Immortal Guardians (7) – Dianne Duvall - Vamps of a type, protection, romance*
Tradd Street – Karen White (4) - Southern, ghosts, mystery, humor and romance

*Have new releases in Aug/Sept

I see a lot of winners being posted here, many, many I have read but some I was just looking for an excuse to start.

Sue wrote: "I tried to scratch off duplicates, so I apologize if I missed one. All series included are available in audio. Only a few I have read entirely, but all I've read at least a few so I know I'd enjo..."

Sue, back in message 14 Mod River(Online Elf) asked that Lara pick only 3-4 series out of the long list of 10 that she had posted. I think she would likely ask you to do the same. I figured I'd mention it so you could work on getting your suggestion list narrowed down!

We also had a discussion earlier on in the thread where a couple of members have said that they aren't going to participate if Kristen Ashley gets voted in, so that might be something to keep in mind as you narrow down your list.

All that being said, I see a few series I'd be willing to vote for out of your list, so I am looking forward to seeing what you eventually come up with!

Jonel wrote: "Oh! I could definitely go for Virgin River by Robyn Carr. I own the whole series, but somehow have only read a couple in the middle...."

If it doesn't win, I wouldn't mind doing a BR with you, Trea and anyone else who wants to read it.
I was introduced to Thunderpoint here and I love that series

Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Jonel wrote: "Oh! I could definitely go for Virgin River by Robyn Carr. I own the whole series, but somehow have only read a couple in the middle...."

If it doesn't win, I wouldn't mind doing a ..."

That sounds like a great idea. We'll have to keep it in mind just in case.

Thank you , Sue for your suggestions and thanks ,Trea for keeping an eye on things!

River (Online Elf) wrote: "Thank you, Sue for your suggestions and thanks, Trea for keeping an eye on things!"

My pleasure, River!

Sue, the new list looks great, I'm seeing a couple that are sparking my interest and am off to go check them out a bit deeper!

Trea wrote: "River (Online Elf) wrote: "Thank you, Sue for your suggestions and thanks, Trea for keeping an eye on things!"

My pleasure, River!

Sue, the new list looks great, I'm seeing a couple that are spar..."

Wish I could have kept a few more... hehe. Thanks for note.

Sue wrote: "Wish I could have kept a few more... hehe. Thanks for note."


I had the same problem when I was starting to plan out my suggestions! I found tons on my TBR I wanted to suggest, but I wound up going with the few that I've really been wanting to get to but haven't had the motivation to actually read.