Jaimey’s Comments (group member since Oct 25, 2008)

Jaimey’s comments from the Clean Romances group.

Joyce wrote: "I'll second (or third?) the plug for the Amelia Peabody series!"

I have...I think it's the first...of that series but I haven't read it yet. My sis-in-law let me borrow it and insisted it is an excellent series. It's probably one of her favorites.

I have "Regency Wednesday" and "Photo Friday" on my author blog. :o)

Haha, Kyle! At least you said recruited and not drafted. I would hate to think you felt forced into joining the group, LOL. ;o)

I'm glad you're here. :o)

I think it's irritating when reviewers of these graphic "teen" novels think that every teen should read the book(s). I guess I can understand if the bad behavior displayed by the teens is followed up with the consequences but that doesn't always happen in these stories. Besides, there are ways to write bad behavior and the consequences without going into minute detail.

I used to think young adult was a safe genre. Then I recently stumbled across a "young adult" book that has graphic sex and drug use. It's about teens, though, so that apparently qualifies it as YA. I always assumed young adult meant it was suitable reading material for young people. How is graphic sex and drug use appropriate for teens to read?

*waves to Paige* I'm so glad you joined the group, Paige! And congrats on the writing explosion. I'm so jealous!

Welcome to you too, Debra! It's so wonderful to meet so many new people who enjoy clean romance. (Side note: I highly recommend Joyce's books, Loyalty's Web & Illuminations of the Heart. Both are definitely worth the read. :o)

Hi, Amelia! You've joined just in time for our huge giveaway celebration. Welcome to the group! :o)

Amelia*annabeth&percy*sittin in a tree* wrote: "okay, I just subscribed to all those! THANK YOU for putting that list together. I just started a blog of my own a little while ago (leaveyoureyesbehind.blogspot.com) and am still trying to get it up and running"

I'm following your blog now. I love the name and the quote you have at the beginning. The whole thing is beautiful. :o)

I'll think about it, LOL! ;o)

Oh my! We're 10 closer to that 200 mark. WOW!!

Jeannette wrote: "I just found it interesting that they were debating what clean meant as compared to what you would let your mother read. (depends on the mom, doesn't it?)"

I thought the same thing, LOL.

"Walk to Remember" had me sobbing for hours. It has made me reluctant to read more, too. Don't get me wrong, I love a good tear-jerker romance. But when you don't even have the happily-ever-after to look forward to, what's the point?

Jeannette wrote: "The only Nicholas Sparks book that I read had a sex scene in it, and he had a book on the list."

I was under the impression that none of his had sex in them but I've only read "Walk to Remember" which had none. (I only voted for the books I've read.) Which book did you read?

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Hi! I stumbled across this list about a week ago and thought I'd share it here.

http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/36...

I added some and voted on some others. There is more than one page, just FYI. (I think a lot of people miss the tiny link at the bottom.) :o)

I haven't come across a book that features a couple married for years but I'll keep my eyes open.

As for books with married hero and heroine, A Family Affair by Cathleen Clare and The Reformed Rake by Elizabeth Chater are two Regency romances that come to mind. In both, the characters marry at the beginning because they are in love and other people in their lives really test that love.

The first is out of print but pretty easy to find and the second has been re-released (the blue cover is the new one).

I can't believe it. This is such a great group and I'm thrilled to see it growing so quickly. :o)

That is pretty perfect, Joyce. :o)

Oooo, thanx for the info, Donna! I had no idea that Harlequin doesn't require sex scenes.

Welcome to the group, Denise. I'm so glad you joined!

Hi, Liz! I'm so glad you joined. Welcome to the group!

You are so welcome, Vicki! Add your book to our group shelf as soon as it's listed on goodreads. :o)