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.

Tt wrote: "I like historical,accuracy. I like to think that the story and characters may be fictional but I like glimpsing the authentic tidbits to feel like i am there, picturing it. Also, I learn a lot abou..."

Same here!

I can't get into historical fiction, to be honest. I think it's because my boredom threshold is kind of low. Also, I don't want the leads to have to have done something just because that's what history said they did. I don't mind if the secondary characters are true life figures. That's kind of fun. I sometimes will look them up after I read the book.

Debbie, you did great, but it looks like you used Ball and Chain twice. You can only use the same book once, so you either need to pick another book for the X or the Z.

Pat (ireadthatbook.com) wrote: "but you won't be able to distinguish your nerd-dom here (you're surrounded by us) but not all of us can be magic triceratops nerds"

LOL!

Let's hope not!

I'm reading The Unexpected Duchess, and it feels a bit like a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, with a little Cyrano de Bergerac thrown in. I am loving the verbal sparring between the H/h.

This thread is to discuss HR that is essentially a redo of Shakespeare's popular plays or fairy tale retellings. Please feel free to list some that you come across. Tell us the name of the book and the retelling it's based on.

I have to be honest and admit I prefer my HRs to feel historical. My biggest issue is when the characters have 100% modern mores and behaviors. I feel like I'd be better off just reading a modern romance. I especially don't like when the writer manipulates the story to allow the character to do something a modern character would do.

I like when the main characters are married when they do the deed, but as long as they show some historical thought processes/mores if they anticipate their marriage vows, I'm okay with it. I can't stand it when the heroine acts like she can sleep around and it won't affect her reputation and it's a Regency or Victorian romance. Completely unauthentic for the times.


I am not necessarily looking for a history lesson when I read HR, but I like picking up some facts on that time period, and I like the story to be grounded in the current events at that time.

Of course, there have always been iconoclasts, so as long as the character feels like a historical one, even if they don't always follow the rules, I'm okay with it.

Opinions vary and that's okay.

Do you like your HR with a modern slant, or do you like it as historically accurate as possible, or somewhere in between?

Susan wrote: "You can't go far wrong with a governess working for a brooding widower. Christina Dodd's old Governess Brides series made me happy."

Agreed!

Exactly!

There was an uproar because Goodreads deleted a bunch of people's reviews and shelves because they felt they didn't adhere to their rules, although they didn't tell them in advance or post a sightwide announcement. Quite a few top users left Goodreads over that.

@Penelope, I like it more when the heroine is not a debutante, but she's a virgin (ie Spinster/Old Maid/wallflower).

@ Tt, my favorite is flawed characters.

If you make suggestions for the list, please list the genre of the book, and ideally post a Goodreads link. I'm getting older, so it's easier to read posts when there are links. Please check the list first, because I may have already added the suggested books/series. Thanks!

Darcy wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I haven't gotten to read the Camel Club books, but there is a crossover with Stone and Will Robie, which is very cool. [bookcover:Bul..."

Look forward to reading it, Darcy!

Kate wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I haven't gotten to read the Camel Club books, but there is a crossover with Stone and Will Robie, which is very cool. [bookcover:Bul..."

Robie is awesome, and book two has a nice twist to the series.

Moved to promotions section as per group rules.

Welcome, Daisey!

Susan wrote: "Btw I've found some sexy-as-hell gammas in the romantic suspense genre. Not many sex scenes, but enough sexual tension to singe the pages. Best examples: Coburn in Sandra Brown's "Lethal." He lacks..."

Very true about RS. Definitely good for gamma/DHs. Guys you want to be on the run with because they can handle their business.

Welcome Mandy and Jazzy!