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[Stephanie]

Hi everyone Stephanie here from the UK

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Hi Stephanie and others. I'm UK too 😊

[Reading is Life]

Hey, everyone! I've been on this website for a while now, but I've never commented in a community before. I'm looking forward to finding some new books to read and commenting on some discussion posts.

[J.S.]

Hi to Stephanie and Reading is Life. I'm also based in the UK.

[[deleted user]]

Hi, i am Chelsia and like reading books! I really hope this will be a good group! Thnks

[Lousbookstuff]

Hi, I'm Louise! 30, from the UK and joining to hopefully make new bookish friends with similar interests in reads for discussion and recommendations! x

[Aishwarya]

Hii everyone, I'm Aishwarya srivastava and recently started writing as an author. My first self published e book on Amazon kindle is " Neighbors- an imaginary love story (adding link to my book-https://www.amazon.in/dp/B088DJHRL2/r...)
I'm just 18 years, so don't have much knowledge about....but I love to play with words now weather it be reading or writing......
Hope you all will love to read even my books...

[M.L.]

Hi everyone! My name's Michelle and I'm psyched to join the group. I love paranormal romances, especially shifter series. I'm always looking for my next read, so recommendations are appreciated. ;)

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

M.L. wrote: "Hi everyone! My name's Michelle and I'm psyched to join the group. I love paranormal romances, especially shifter series. I'm always looking for my next read, so recommendations are appreciated. ;)"

Hi ML!

Shifters you say???! Shifters are my JAM! Hit me up! I can rec them till the cows come home and don't want take up too much space here... I could go on forever!

[M.L.]

kittykat wrote: "M.L. wrote: "Hi everyone! My name's Michelle and I'm psyched to join the group. I love paranormal romances, especially shifter series. I'm always looking for my next read, so recommendations are ap..."

Thanks, KittyKat! I'll definitely be reaching out!

[Angelina]

Hi, My name is Angelina and I'm an author of chick-lit and paranormal romance. It's nice to know people are still reading!

I love reading about dragons and I just wrote a book about phoenixes. I love meeting new friends.

[Raelyn]

I don't know if I ever introduced myself but Hello! I'm Emily, I'm from Oklahoma, USA & I have loved reading longer than I can remember! I didn't really have any idea about the reading community being as big as it was though until a couple years ago & didn't know GR existed until literally like 2mos ago. Lol I just started a bookstagram @readingwithraelyn so I don't drive my family nuts with book posts. My fave genres are paranormal romance, New adult, contemporary romance, dystopian future, & fantasy. I'm excited to be here!

[Adrielle]

Hello, hoping to be doing some reading out of my comfort zones like m/m or some alpha because being diverse is important. Loving to communicate with other people about books :D All of my media are @ArielleGaldi if you wanna chat.

[M.L.]

Adrielle wrote: "Hello, hoping to be doing some reading out of my comfort zones like m/m or some alpha because being diverse is important. Loving to communicate with other people about books :D All of my media are ..."

Captive by Jex Lane is the first book in a really good paranormal MM series, but it's very dark. Some parts were really hard for me to read, but the story sucks you in. If you're in the mood for more of a heartwarming MM paranormal romance, you should check out Wolfsong. I have a ton of non-paranormal recos if you ever need any! Happy reading!

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Adrielle wrote: "Hello, hoping to be doing some reading out of my comfort zones like m/m or some alpha because being diverse is important. Loving to communicate with other people about books :D All of my media are ..."

Hi, welome.

One of my top picks overall is TJ Klune. He writes a vast spectrum of MM stories from ridiculous and campy fun to angsty to hard hitting and he also writes across genres... contemporary, fantasy, sci-fi and romance.

You could try his latest which is a funny and whimsical fantasy that is also a big squishy hug in a book, or my favourite
(mentioned above) which is a beautiful and heartfelt high angst slow burn chidhood friends to lovers found family werewolf/witchy small town revenge tale...
or this odd sci-fi story set in 1950's middle America... or you could go for any number of his other books, whatever tickles your fancy!

[Kerrelyn]

Hi, everyone,
I've been lurking around for a while, enjoying the conversations, but thought I might as well introduce myself. I'm Kerrelyn Sparks, author of the Love at Stake series (vamps and shifters) and two historicals done with HarperCollins. More recently, I've been doing The Embraced series with St. Martin's Press and Kensington. The Embraced series is fantasy romance, best described as Game of Thrones meets The Princess Bride. If you go to the Giveaway section, you can usually find some free books being given away by Kensington. Next book, coming out Aug. 25th, is The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea. It's a pleasure to meet you all, and I hope you are staying safe and healthy.

[Cindyg]

Nice to meet you!

[Kerrelyn]

Cindyg wrote: "Nice to meet you!"

Great to meet you, too, Cindy!

[Janice]

Looking forward to the next Love at Stakes novel. Have a great evening.

[Kerrelyn]

Thank you, Janice!

[Janice]

You’re welcome. Hope you and yours are well.

[J.]

Hello. I'm Joseph. I love reading all kinds of things, but urban fantasy is a big draw for me. I'm a writer, a teacher, and head butler for 3 cats (because, let's face it, dogs have parents, cats have staff).
I'm really looking forward to joining in the conversations everyone is having and for finding some new books to put on the TBR pile.

[kittykat AKA Ms. Tortitude]

Hi Noobs!

J. wrote: "Hello. I'm Joseph. I love reading all kinds of things, but urban fantasy is a big draw for me. I'm a writer, a teacher, and head butler for 3 cats (because, let's face it, dogs have parents, cats have staff).
I'm really looking forward to joining in the conversations everyone is having and for finding some new books to put on the TBR pile. "

Head butler for 3 cats... LOVE IT!!! I'm head butler for two very different torties!

I recently read a great series that I've never heard anyone else talk about so if that is something you're interested in give this a go... Vampire DJ's, a vampire dog and a recovering con artist who is not a Mary Sue character!

and the four 'origin stories' are free to read on the author's website.

[Valentina]

Hey guys, i'm Val. Not so new to GG but still looking for a great group to talk about books, hope this is the one + as you notice i'm so bad at talking about me but I'll try my best in the future interactions

Feel free to add me <3

[Jeff]

Howdy. I can't remember if I introduced myself before, but...
I'm Jeff, author of 6 novels so far, mostly Urban Fantasy (mixes) and 1 YA portal fantasy. Currently writing another UF, this one about a drifter who's a reluctant hero with a deadly, supernatural secret.
Here's the link to my first book if anyone's interested. Nice to meet y'all!

[Ashley]

Hi everyone! My name is Ashley and I've been a HUGE fan of paranormal romance since I was in high school and let's be honest, the books only get sexier as you get older.
My go-to books are anything with shifters, vampires, or any dark creature that goes bump in the night. Recently, I've been getting into sci-fi romances, which I never thought I would but I'm enjoying the differences! I've used GoodReads before a lot when trying to find a new book to read but I've never thought about joining the community, but talking about steamy scenes and just having conversations about these amazing novels is definitely something I feel I'm missing.
Feel free to reach out with any recommendations you may have or just general conversation too! Nice to meet you all and I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe!

[Echko]

Figured I'll introduce myself! Hi! I'm Echko! I'm a huge reader of paranormal romance and urban fantasy. I'm actively on the hunt to find more books in those genres that star POC, especially black females. So feel free to recommend books to me!

I also write.

Anyway, hoping to find lots of books to read. So far everyone has been so great about recs and I'm so looking forward to finding more books to add to the reading list.

[[deleted user]]

Hi all. My name is Phil. I am working on a dramatic romance series, Splattering Yet Endearing.

Porma, a recent college dropout, can’t move in with his parents. But Iteni allows him to move in with her, at her home in Maine. He’s stoked to get to be with his high school crush—and she’s also a college dropout! She’s a 10 outta 10, a short and perfect blonde girl—to Porma anyways.

Something called Widowing is appearing in the news. But why does Porma care, when he can possibly get with Iteni? So what if Widowing kills one person in couples, or that there’s no known way to treat it? He has multiple part time jobs to do—including limo work…for female passengers.

But Iteni’s been biting herself—with her teeth on her bare skin, in her closed bathroom. She wants to go to the doctor with Porma.

The leaves are falling around her home, and Porma hopes she falls for him.

https://ptsphiltellsstories.home.blog...

[Amy]

Hi, I'm Amy. I write dystopian and fantasy fiction, but am now plunging into paranormal romance. But, uh, am I breaking too many rules? No witches, vampires, werewolves, etc. Just an archaeologist with powers she doesn't understand, a guy who wants to exploit her abilities for profit, and a mysterious spirit guide who helps her understand her identity--and becomes her Mr. Right. Any comps out there to help me? Thanks, hive mind!

[Shiela]

Hi Amy,

Is she human? Was she born with her powers? What kind of powers does she have? The definition of Paranormal is can it be scientifically explained.

[Becca]

Hi all!
My name is Becca Fox and I'm a socially awkward introvert who loves to read and write, binge watch crime-solving shows and anime, and play videogames next to my gammer husband. I also love to bake, and plan trips I hope to one day take. I have two kids under the age of two, which means that my house truly is as messy as you're imagining. I'm currently devouring A Vow so Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer! Grey and Lia Mara forever <3

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[Melissa]

My name is Melissa and I love pretty much all books, but urban fantasy is my favorite escape. I started with TV melodramas (True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf, etc.) and then started Kelly Armstrong’s otherworld series, discovered urban fantasy was a genre, and never looked back. I like complex female protagonists and a dash of humor. I dislike rape as a plot device (or any non consensual relationships even if the “consent” is some mystical attraction they can’t resist) and protagonists who are too dumb to survive with anything but nonsensical luck (I.e. an author not so subtly manipulating the plot). I especially love it when a character naturally matures and develops during a series (rather than just conveniently developing magical powers to get out of sticky situations). My favorite authors are Debra Dunbar, Melissa Olson, Kelly Armstrong, and Ilona Andrews.

[Ilona]

Hi All, I am a 30-year-old Canadian criminal defence attorney turned Library and Information Science student and reading fanatic. I have been told on multiple occasions that I have a severe resting bitch face, but I am actually pretty shy until you get to know me. Once out of my shell I am fiercely loyal, stubborn, sarcastic and have a great sense of humour (dirty or otherwise as long as its not at someone else's expense).

While I read almost anything, I have a special place in my heart for paranormal romances and fantasy in general (both YA and adult). I also prefer books with a kick-ass female protagonist that can save herself, but sometimes welcomes help from the male counterpart.

The love of this genre probably stems from finding Laurell K Hamilton and the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series many years ago, which I loved (and am re-reading). More recently I finished the Phoenix Pack series by Suzanne Wright and adored every book!

Anyone looking for friends with similar interests, hit me up!

[Kimberly]

Hi, I'm Kimberly. I primarily write historical fantasy and sci-fi. I read all genres, including non- fiction, so I'm open to any recommendations.

Let's see ... I live in the Midwest. I'm a CIO, which means I specialize in IT (coding and databases), accounting, and technical writing. I'm hella aware of how boring that sounds, but I love it.

My favorite authors are Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, L.M. Montgomery, Joe Abercrombie, Connie Willis, Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, and Jasper Fforde.

I would love reviews on my first novel, In the Sleep of Death. It's historical fantasy and has been described as "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell" meets "The Ten Thousand Doors of January."

[Charlotte]

Hii my name is Charlotte. I love urban fantasy and romance books- I’m a huge sucker for romance in general- and I love to create urban fantasy worlds of my own.

At the moment I’m a student which takes up a lot of my time from reading the books I love and writing what I want to create. School is literally the bane of my existence lol but I’ll get through it.

My favourite authors include Jaymin Eve, Cora Reilly, Rick Riordan and Jane Austen but also so many more. I’m literally a whore for a solid sexy romance (preferably mf or ff, sometimes I feel mm is a little bit fetishy but power to you if you read it) and if I find an author I love I will binge read their entire bibliography.

Please please please give me recommendations (preferably books written by women, I seem to relate more to a story that way xx) of any romance you’ve loved personally.

Xoxo

[Mhollie]

One name to the new comers. J. R. Ward. Book 1 Dark Lover in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Each book in the series gets exponentially better. True that.

[C.L.]

Mhollie wrote: "One name to the new comers. J. R. Ward. Book 1 Dark Lover in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Each book in the series gets exponentially better. True that."

Thanks! I've read the first five already =) Dark Lover is still my favorite in the series.

[Lilli]

Hi everyone! Im an very experienced book devourer - AKA devourer of books. I carry that title With pride. Im not a native English writer/speaker but I prefer to read English and have for the last 20 years. Hence my biggest issue with writing is doing so in my native language - it is so not so dull. So un for-filling. Hence I am considering becoming a professional book reviewer. It would be amazing - helping other readers finding good new books and helping authors catch other readers eyes. I might even get to finish one book of my own.

[Irene ~ Witchy Reads]

Lilli wrote: "Hi everyone! Im an very experienced book devourer - AKA devourer of books. I carry that title With pride. Im not a native English writer/speaker but I prefer to read English and have for the last 2..."

Hi Lilli Welcome! I am also not a native English speaker. What is your native language if I may ask? Mine is Dutch, not the pretties language in the world. I also read only English have done so for a long time. So your comment sounds so familiar!

[Niamh]

hi I'm Niamh, I'm a native English speaker from Ireland. I love most types of romance novels particularly ones that are particularly dark.

[Peggy]

Hi I am Peggy and I love historical romance and all things vampire, do you know of any author who has combined the two. That would be a marvellous read!

[Melissa]

Peggy wrote: "Hi I am Peggy and I love historical romance and all things vampire, do you know of any author who has combined the two. That would be a marvellous read!"

You might like the Discovery of Witches trilogy by Deborah Harkness. It starts in modern day but they go back in time repeatedly. A Discovery of Witches

[Sue]

Hi, All. I am Sue McKerns and here's my intro. I got hooked on the original Lost in Space tv series as a kid. By hooked I mean I would play hooky from after-school bible class to get in my Lost In Space. I, age 8, would also sit at the top of the stairway to the second floor and peek around the corner and down into the living room when an episode of UFO was on. Later, I would spend my lunch money on paperback Science Fiction and Fantasy books. So that's my origin story and I've had an SFF obsession ever since (40+ years now). My family never understood :( but that never slowed my interest. Then I eventually realized I was also reading Urban Fantasy, and here I am.

I got a practical job in a law firm (not a lawyer) and that's been me for the last 30 years, with SFF on the side. Kinda boring. But then I discovered beta reading. I can't write a thing, but I've found that I can help writers along the way, and I'm always impatient to get started on the next project. After all this time I've finally found a way to contribute to the SFF I love. I'm here to talk SFF, but if anyone needs a paid beta reader focused on SFF (as opposed to SFF being at the bottom of a list of genre options starting with rom-com), check out my profile.

[P.C.]

Hello everyone! I’m Paige (pen name P.C. Stevens). I started reading romance in my early 20’s and started writing it in my late 20’s, though I’ve only just recently published my work. I write dark, steamy paranormal romance, and I read a variety of sub-genres.

Romance takes up a solid portion of my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I’m looking forward to finding new authors/books, and possibly gaining a few readers.

[Ariel]

Hi! I’m Ariel and I’ve been reading paranormal, fantasy, and SF romance for a bit now. I’ve reread the lovely Grace Draven’s Radiance a few times and I’d recommend that one to Charlotte (post 4 months ago). Flawless. Loved it.

Ann Aguirre’s Grimspace was more SF than romance, but the thread was beautifully written. Juliette Marillier’s Heart’s Blood was also a gorgeous fantasy romance that I adored.

Oh and while waiting for a used copy of Carolyn Crane’s third installment in the Disillusionists series to finally arrive on my doorstep after an hour of hunting (cool concept, the lead is slightly annoying, but other characters were great), I finished the Stone Guardian, which was delightfully fun, but not on the same level as Draven’s Radiance (no offense to Danielle Monsch!).

[Kimberley]

Hi, I'm Kim! I'm new to reading so much. I got this addiction thanks to my best friend. I read pretty much everything, but my favourite is Romance/Fantasy! I read French, English and Dutch books! I am a Canadian living in the Netherlands.

[April]

welcome!!!!!.
I would say that my 2 favorites dealing with vampires are christine Feehan, j.r.ward. Both of these authors are true masters of the genre. sit back and enjoy all their boo,s.

[Marcelle]

Hi everyone my name is Marcelle. I have been an avid reader since I was a teenager. My favorite genres are Paranormal Romance, Horror, Dark Fantasy, and Sci-Fi. I am not opposed to a really great thriller I just normally gravitate to PR.

I wrote my first book in my twenties (never published) which was a horror story and then started writing again not long ago. I just released my first book in a series I am working on (surprise, surprise it's a Paranormal Romance) and the second one will be released soon.

I joined this group a little while ago and I really have enjoyed reading some of the older posts.

Thanks for having me and happy reading

[Raquel]

Hello, just want to introduce myself and say hello. I had another Goodreads account but never really used it. I linked my Kindle and plan to use this app a lot. I am an avid reader and have so many books to add. I know it will take me forever because I have read many series and I love so many authors. I started out with JR Ward, Lara Adrian, Michelle Beardsley, Kerrelynn Sparks and so many others. So nice to meet you and wishing you all a Happy New Year.