Jennefer’s Comments (group member since Mar 12, 2010)

Jennefer’s comments from the Bodice Ripper Readers Anonymous group.

What a bummer this has been such a disapointment for everyone :( I have only read one Lindsey ever (A Heart So Wild) and like Karla said the prose was simple enough for a 6th grader, but I liked it. Solid story and a nice easy read, so I guess that is the sort of thing I expected from her work. I think I will still try to read this and throw my two cents in here about it. I was thinking I might even try to get in A Pirate's Love this month for the read by setting. Maybe I will pick something else and try to space my Lindseys out... hmmmm... We will see. I am going to keep my hopes high and try not to get discouraged about this author!

Welcome Kate, Ashlynn, Amy and Jennifer!!!! Yay! I am so excited to have you all!!!

Karla wrote: "That's such a pity. No book should be burned for any reason IMO."

I agree Karla!!! That just breaks my heart a little!

Welcome Julian and Mike!!! Glad to have you both! :)

Welcome to the group Lori!!! I am so glad you found us!!!

Welcome to the group Izzy!!! Glad to have you!

What a great complement! Thank you so much Misfit!

Did anyone else notice that we are a featured GoodReads group this week?!? How fun is that!

*waves* Hello anyone peeping or thinking about joining! :)

Good job Tonya!



a hero in a kilt

Well this one if officially off my TBR list! What a bummer :(

a hero with lot's of tattoos!

Got questions! You are not alone :) Here are some answers to some of the common ones we see in the group. Got more questions? Go ahead and post them in this thread and I or someone from the group will do our best to answer!

Bodice Ripper Questions

What is a bodice ripper? Well, that depends on who you ask, it's a bit subjective.

Not the answer you were hoping for huh... let's try again :) Generally speaking a bodice ripper is any historical romance novel with an 'alpha hero' (a hero who is aggressive and possessive and takes what he wants regardless of the consequences... including ripped dresses!). The heroine often goes through some kind of abuse (sometimes tremendous abuse) at the hands of the hero or others. They can be very epic in scope with frequent travel and many different settings and and large cast of characters. They are typically very un-PC and considered offensive to some readers. This kind of romance novel were pretty much the norm in the 70's and 80's therefore the simple answer (and the general definition we use in this group) is that a bodice ripper is a historical romance written sometime from 1970 to 1995.

I'm new to the genre, where should I start? Good question! I say just head to your local used bookstore and pick up any random romance writtin in the late 70's or early 80's, the height of the BR era! Just pick a pretty cover that appeals to you and see what you think! But if you need more direction that that... you could start at the beginning with The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss. This is widely considered the first of the BR romance novels and even the beginning of the modern romance novel in general. A classic! You might want to check out the group bookshelf for some of our favorites around here. You can also check out the member reviews folder for some great ideas!

GoodReads and group participation Questions

How do I add covers? Links to books? Links to websites? Etc... Easy shmeasy! ;) Click on the (some html is ok) link just above the 'add a comment' box for some basic html code you can use to snazzy up your post! Need some more direction, check out Jeanine's How To - Goodreads Tips & Tricks thread.

How do I (or can I) start a thread? Yes! Please do!!! Just click on the folder name you think your discussion thread belongs to and click on the link that says 'new topic' (to the right of the folder name). You may also click on the link on the main discussion board page just below our 'currently reading' books that says 'new' and pick the folder you would like your thread to go in from the drop down menu. If you have something to say, we want to hear it!!!

What's the Group Bookshelf and can I add to it? Yes please do! The Group Bookshelf is a list of, well, Bodice Rippers!!!! We have shelf's by setting and theme for easy browsing. We love them and want a nice long list to look through when we need something new to read so please feel free to add your favorites here. Books on the group book shelf should be BR's only so historical romance novels originally written between 1970 and 1995. When you add a book to the group bookshelf please be sure to add it to all shelf's that apply. You can view the group bookshelf by clicking on the link at the top right hand corner of any page in this group (under group home). You may also get to the group bookshelf by scrolling to the very bottom of the main group home page (click on 'more books' to the view the entire shelf).

What does that mean? With this awesome list put together by Tonya you will never be lost or confused in a GoodReads discussion again! Common acronyms used here on goodreads! Yay! Thanks Tonya!

Only a couple weeks left in our challenge!!! Here is where everyone is so far....

Jennefer- 1 book completed
Tonya- 2 runs and 2 books completed! Wow!
Karla, Amanda, Jeaninie, Joeera, Gaijinmama are all getting close!!!

It's not to late to join in the fun! Feel free to look back to what you have read since July 1st and see if you are can put together a book or run!!!

A cover with a ship on it

Vdust209 wrote: "...I am so happy I found this group. Usually when you find and join historical romance forums many of the members trash BR romances. I feel like I can be myself here...."

I think we all know what you mean! Welcome to the group Vdust! Glad to have you!

Thanks Karla :)

Yay! I am so exited for you to join in your first group read Adrienne! Like Karla said, you are welcome to read the book anytime during the month at your own pace and just jump pop in here and post whenever you want to share your thoughts (with spoiler spaces if necessary). You can post once when you are done, or a few times as you read, its up to you! You will be a great addition to the discussion! :) xoxo

Hmmm... how about a book with a dancing couple

That's awesome! How fun!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "After reading a review for , I went searching and found it! So now I'm awaiting it anxiously :)"

Looks good! I hope it lives up to your expectations!

Oh, I just can't wait to hear what you two think of this one!!! I probably won't get to it before you guys are done, but I will be following this thread for sure! :)