Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 27, 2010)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group group.

Susan wrote: "As long as writers are able to make a living from romance and romantic suspense, the best work will eventually find some respect. The old noir detective novels that were once dismissed as pulp fict..."

True. It's frustrating when every other genre readers look down on us romance novel aficionados.

Susan wrote: "I love well written erotic romance. If people want to call it porn, fine, but it disrespects some excellent writers."

It doesn't even have to be erotic to be called porn. Any romance book is considered porn. That's part of the problem.

Susan wrote: "Hagen Daz Chocolate Peanut Butter plus a great book. Perfect moment."

I'm a Baskin Robbins Chocolate Chip Ice Cream freak, and Blue Bell Tin Roof!

Susan wrote: "I wish I hadn't gotten rid of so many paperbacks when I moved. I had the hard- to-find Judy Cuevas books and I'd have been happy to share them."

I'm so hesitant to get rid of books just because of that remorse I have gotten in the past. Now I only give them away if it's an extra copy and I know I don't want to keep it for sure.

I admit I have a button when I hear romance referred to as lady porn. I think it's because the genre gets so little respect amongst the various types of books. Almost to the point that a very well-written romance novel isn't even considered a romance anymore, that it's elevated to literature.

Susan wrote: "We need ice cream."

It ain't a party without ice cream!

Do you wish there was more oddball, quirky romance stories? I think that the huge explosion of the erotica/BDSM genres have lead to stories that push the envelope content and sexuality-wise, but what about stories that are a little different, with characters that aren't your typical ripped billionaire and cute girl next door heroine?

Have you found some unique stories that you'd recommend?

Please post a link to the books if at all possible.

Annabelle, I definitely want to be moved by my reading. I like drama and excitement, books that get my blood flowing. Can't stand boring books!

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Love Arnette Lamb!"

I agree!

Susan wrote: "Danielle, I agree about Judith Ivory. I devoured all of her half-dozen novels and wanted more, just about the time she gave up writing. I read someplace that she suffered with a debilitating back p..."

I haven't been able to get ahold of any of her Judy Cuevas books, unfortunately. I hope her back gets better. Hate to think of her suffering that way.

With all due respect, Barbara. I don't think of romance novels as porn. Porn has no redeeming value, whereas, romance novels do.

While there are very sexual romance novels, there are plenty that have no sex at all. That doesn't fit the definition of porn.

Katya wrote: "I hate crazy covers that have nothing to do with the story line or show a brunette while the main characters are blond????

Who did she just shoot? Is it homicid..."

LOL! I think the pub department could at least coordinate with the editor/writer and make sure the cover matches the characters, at least basically.

Welcome to the party, Amy!

Susan wrote: "OOPS. Wrong thread again. I meant for this to be in the RS thread.

Tami Hoag is a ton better now than at Loveswept, FYI."

Gosh, I really don't need to add more books to my mountainous to read list, but I appreciate the recommendations.

We just need some non-alcoholic drinks and it's a party!

I haven't read Tami Hoag since her Loveswept days. I get your point though!

Carrot sticks and dips sounds great to me!

Susan wrote: "Cupcakes?"

I do pretty good cupcakes, if I may say so!

I feel that way about the GhostWalkers by Feehan audiobook narrator. He's terrible.

Susan wrote: "Anything I find in the Romance or Romantic Suspense section is pure escapism for me, and needs a happy ending. For sad, I'll read Life of Pi."

I totally agree. I think you can have a well-plotted book that makes sense and still a happy ending. I don't mind a bit of angst along the way and I like when the characters and me have to work for a happy ending. I don't like when the author jerks the rug off from under my feet at the end and cheats me of the happy ending the characters deserve.