Introduction

[Duchess Nicole]

What do you like to read, Hadley? Do you read classics or romantic suspense or contemporaries? Give us some hints!!!! I'm sure these ladies have some great recs ;)

[Hadley]

I read just about anything though I am partial to romance at the moment, horror romance or suspence romance.

[Duchess Nicole]

Hadley wrote: "I read just about anything though I am partial to romance at the moment, horror romance or suspence romance."

My big obsession right now it the Experiment in Terror series by Karina Halle:


The romance is there, but it's slow moving. The series starts out mildly scary and then turns near terrifying. So basically, you're introduced slowly to both the sexy times and the scariness. Book one and two were great...books three and on blew my mind!!!

[Hadley]

I will look for it now.

Have anything about vampires too?

[Duchess Nicole]

Not that series but a fan favorite vamp series is:

[Hadley]

I love that series. My mum actually got me into it.

[Duchess Nicole]

Oooo, then have you read the Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward?

[Hadley]

Sadly I am not a fan of those. I do not like a key to explain things.

[Aestas Book Blog]

Hi Hadley :)

You should also check out the Dark Hunter series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. They've got a bit of a twist on the whole vampire/werewolf mythology. Each book has got strong romance and great world building along with a happy ending (no cliffhangers!). It's a long series though with a confusing reading order but I've sorted them all out into an ordered list on my blog here: http://aestasbookblog.com/darkhunter/

But, in case you want the Goodreads link, here is the first book in the series --> Night Pleasures

And some other Paranormal Romance series to check out are:

Fever series by Karen Marie Moning
Black Jewels trilogy by Anne Bishop
Midnight Breeds series by Lara Adrian
Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole
Demonica by Larissa Ione

You also mentioned "suspense" romance... now, I don't really read a lot of that genre but you might want to check out Kristen Ashley's series called The 'Burg. It has STRONG second-chance romances along with a bit of a 'crime' that gets resolved in each book. It's more focused on the romance than the crime but the romance is not the only plotline in them. Here's the reading order:

[Hadley]

This is helpful. Thanks

[Duchess Nicole]

Some other Romantic suspense series:
Pamela Clare's I-Team:
Extreme Exposure
Unlawful ContactHard Evidence
Naked Edge
Breaking Point

Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series:
Over the Edge
The Unsung Hero
Out of Control
Gone Too Far (those are just a few...there are like seventeen books in the series)

And if you like stand alones, Linda Howard is amazing at RS.
Mr. Perfect
After the NightOpen Season
Cry No More

[Brigid ✩]

Hi guys! I don't believe I've introduced myself yet ... I've just been lurking. Oops. ;)

I'm Brigid, one of the three Goodreads reviewers featured on "Kindle Love Stories" (along with Aestas and Duchess Nicole). I'm a 20-year-old college student studying creative writing and the visual arts. In my spare time, I read a lot ... and therefore I review a lot. I mostly read YA, although I'm open to pretty much any genre. I'm glad to see so many people enjoying the podcast and giving us feedback in this group! Nice to meet everyone!

[Karla]

Hi Brigid !

[Brigid ✩]

Hello Karla! :)

[Claire]

Hi guys, Im Claire. Im totally new here and wanted to introduce myself.
I love to read contemporary romance and the odd paranormal too. lookin forward to gettin some good rec's and reading your comments :-)

[Mary Anne]

Elf wrote: "Mary Ann "So her book will up in the no man's land---er, no woman's land---of unclassifiable literature."

Here's a little inspirational tale for you, Mary Ann, and anyone else out there who's int..."

Thanks, Elf! I'll consider what you said. And if you buy my book, any of them---well, if you're in the mood for a pushing-the-envelope romance, it might be up your alley. I just hope there are more readers like you out there!

[Franca]

Hi everyone! I just joined, am interested in finding a great read and am welcome to any suggestions!!! I have had a hard time lately finding anything I can really enjoy. Thanks

[Duchess Nicole]

Hi there Claire and Franca!! **Waving at Brigid**

[Elf]

Hey Franca,
I'm more than happy to recommend my own book, but I feel it's only fair to ask what you like to read. This group has a ton of great stuff to suggest!
A Rogue in Sheep's Clothing

[Elf]

Hadley wrote: "This is helpful. Thanks"

Hi Hadley,
If you've never read Shiloh Walker, she's terrific at vampire, shape-shifter books (and everything else she writes). I'm not usually one for vampire stuff, but I make an exception for her.Hunter's Salvation

[Franca]

Hi Duchess! Last book I read was Discovering You by Melissa Kean, free e book at Barnes & Noble and I couldn't put it down. It's along the lines of Pride and Prejudice story, I like Romantic Mystery - Contemporary, some Young Adult... Thanks for the suggestions!!!

[Franca]

Hello Hadley, just an FYI since you are a new Kindle owner Amazon has a ton of free e-books you can download... also you can sign up with bookbub.com they have book lists weekly and they are inexpensive or free.

[Vashni]

Heyya,..I love romance novels,..a good storyline,..with an all consuming possesive, rich alpha male and im sold *sigh*. My perfect alpha male,..hmmm,..just picture Christian Grey with a little bit of Anthony Rawlings and lets not forget Gabrielle Owen Emersen with a deep sexy voice like Vincent from the Series Beauty and The Beast :) now thats what I call "The Perfect Alpha Male" Lol :) so please reccomend plenty of books, I am practically married to my kindle, Lol even hubby cant argue that :) id love to chat to you guys and share some opinions and reviews, I love chatting about books :)

[Duchess Nicole]

Hi there Vashni! I'm an alpha loving woman, too...In books, anyways. Love a pushy man. If you've never read Kristen Asnley, she's the queen of Alpha males. I'm not sure I had ever truly read one until her, lol!! Also Anne Stuart...her men are controversially alpha...more gamma, actually.
Looking forward to chatting with you!!

[Elf]

Hey Vashni,
In my opinion, the greatest Alpha I've ever ... read is Jamie in Diana Gabledon's Outlander series. My sister said she once went for a midnight walk with some girlfriends. They shouted his name at the moon.

[Vashni]

Elf wrote: "Hey Vashni,
In my opinion, the greatest Alpha I've ever ... read is Jamie in Diana Gabledon's Outlander series. My sister said she once went for a midnight walk with some girlfriends. They shouted ..." Hey Elf, haven't read that book but now I def will, tnx :)

[See]

Elf wrote: "Hey Vashni,
In my opinion, the greatest Alpha I've ever ... read is Jamie in Diana Gabledon's Outlander series. My sister said she once went for a midnight walk with some girlfriends. They shouted ..."

I completely agree with you Elf. Jamie is...wow. Outlander is what I consider an epic romance novel. I read it and then listened to the audio recording.

[Vashni]

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Hi there Vashni! I'm an alpha loving woman, too...In books, anyways. Love a pushy man. If you've never read Kristen Asnley, she's the queen of Alpha males. I'm not sure I had ever truly read on..." Thanks Nicole, will def try those authors, I'm so excited now I have so many new authors n books to explore :)

Elf wrote: "Hey Vashni,
In my opinion, the greatest Alpha I've ever ... read is Jamie in Diana Gabledon's Outlander series. My sister said she once went for a midnight walk with some girlfriends. They shouted ..." Hey Elf, haven't read that book but now I def will, tnx :)

[Vashni]

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Hi there Vashni! I'm an alpha loving woman, too...In books, anyways. Love a pushy man. If you've never read Kristen Asnley, she's the queen of Alpha males. I'm not sure I had ever truly read on..." Thanks Nicole, will def try those authors, I'm so excited now I have so many new authors n books to explore :)

Elf wrote: "Hey Vashni,
In my opinion, the greatest Alpha I've ever ... read is Jamie in Diana Gabledon's Outlander series. My sister said she once went for a midnight walk with some girlfriends. They shouted ..." Hey Elf, haven't read that book but now I def will, tnx :)

[[deleted user]]

Hello everyone! Im "KK" (been my nickname for over ten years) and though I've been on goodreads for a while, I never thought to join a group until I ran out of recommendations that really thrilled me. Someone suggested a club of people like me so here I am and I've already got a list going!

I am an avid romance reader and just recently wrote my first contemporary NA. I really enjoy writing though I'm not sure how good I am! I guess we will see when my first reviews pop up. :)

I'm not really sure what my favorite genre of romance is, it all depends on my mood. I usually enjoy realistic stories over fantasy and paranormal, though one of my uber favorite series is Amy Bartol's Premonition series. (Drool, swoon, more drooling)

I looked over all of your recommendations in this thread and I'm pretty excited to check out some new books! I am in the process of moving to a new city so while I will be pretty busy the next week or so, I'll have no friends except my kindle so expect me at full force soon.

Nice to meet everyone!

[Duchess Nicole]

Hiya, KK!!! Great to meet you!!

[[deleted user]]

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Hadley wrote: "I read just about anything though I am partial to romance at the moment, horror romance or suspence romance."

My big obsession right now it the Experiment in Terror series by Karina..."

Oh gosh, I feel like I have so much reading to catch up on with all of these good suggestions. This series looks fabulous, can't wait to read it. Emily Duvall

[Clair]

Hi everyone! I'm Clair. I just joined this group and I already love everyone's energy and passion!

I'm a big fan of contemporary romance. I prefer to read and write about strong, independent women, and there are some truly inspiring stories out there.

I am looking forward to getting to know everyone!

[Wendy]

Hi. My name is wendy.I am form aAustin, texas and love romances. I read one mary jo putney and Liked it. I am a huge Judith Mcnaught book fan, catherine Coulter and Nora roberts. Mary Balogh is terrific too.

[Vashni]

@ Wendy, hello :) I see that u enjoy Nora Roberts, so do I, did u read her book The Witness? It was brilliant! Have u read any of her books written under her pen name JD Robb? If so can u reccomend a book from JD Robb?

[Jan]

I like to read books that make me think and entertain me.

[Elf]

Hey KK and Wendy,
Great to meet you!
Nora Roberts is awesome, isn't she. What I love about her is you can pick up any book in a series and you'll still understand what's going on without having to read the previous books. And every last novel is awesome.

[Reinette]

Duchess Nicole wrote: "Hi there Vashni! I'm an alpha loving woman, too...In books, anyways. Love a pushy man. If you've never read Kristen Asnley, she's the queen of Alpha males. I'm not sure I had ever truly read on..."

Duchess, what on earth is a gamma man? I only know about alpha and beta. Is there something I have been missing?

[Mary Anne]

Brigitte: Click this link for a chart of men classified according to the Greek alphabet. Caveat: Personally I take this sort of thing with a grain of salt. If not a whole shaker full!

http://www.thereplaylounge.com/forum/...

[Susan]

Okay, so if I am interpreting correctly, my guy Josh Sawyer (from the Drifters novels) is at least partially a gamma! He's an actor...not really hipster, not really an artist, but kinda does his own thing? So maybe not a true gamma, alpha in some ways...okay there should be a hybrid classification! Fun :)

[Jeff]

Good afternoon Ladies, Maybe there's room for at least one male figure in the mix?

When it comes to romance, I've read a wide assortment from YA to Adult. I'll post the links in the appropriate section. If you haven't heard of Sandy Wolters, you're in for a treat.

I've written eight books to date. They range from baseball manuals to a WWII/Vampire novel. The one I really like is the story I wrote about my true love "Debbie." Is is a HEA? Depends how you look at. For me it was, because we were allowed to spend her last seven months together.

[Mary Anne]

Jeff: You're most welcome here! I'm sure I speak for the rest of the group. We won't reject you or any guy because of your sex. That would be gender bias!

[Jeff]

Mary Anne wrote: "Jeff: You're most welcome here! I'm sure I speak for the rest of the group. We won't reject you or any guy because of your sex. That would be gender bias!"

Many thanks Mary Anne.

[Susan]

Hi Jeff! Welcome :)

[Jeff]

Susan wrote: "Hi Jeff! Welcome :)"

Hello Susan.

[Angeline]

Hi everyone! My name is Angeline and I'm a romance writer. I just published my first book, a romantic contemporary called SAVAGE EDEN. A romance story and sharks, what's not to love? It's been a pleasure getting to know the Goodreads universe and I'm looking forward to hearing some great book recommendations from all of you.

When I'm not reading or writing, I'm the stay-at-home mom of three kids 5 and under. My husband is kind and intense. We've got a spastic dog named Molly and are ruled by two kitties, Schmoo and Maeve.

I hope you're all enjoying a nice warm summer. The best time of year for catching up on good reads! :)

[Reinette]

Mary Anne wrote: "Brigitte: Click this link for a chart of men classified according to the Greek alphabet. Caveat: Personally I take this sort of thing with a grain of salt. If not a whole shaker full!

http://w..."

Oh LOL. Thanks Mary Anne. Now I know what I've been missing! Delta, Sigma and Omega, huh?!

[Mary Anne]

You're welcome, Brigitte. One of the problems I have with this classification is that it's too neat. What if a man---or a woman---in fiction---or in real life---fits into two or more categories, depending on the situation? Or doesn't fit at all?

I stated earlier in this discussion that I go for romance heroes who are truly heroic. Where do they belong in this classification? Nowhere.

You can't call they alphas because they do something for others, though it means great personal risk, hardship, and sacrifice. No self-centered, cynical, self-pitying alpha would even consider such a course of action. He doesn't save others; he needs to be saved---by the heroine, of course.

Can you call them betas? Nope. A hero goes above and beyond the call of duty on his own initiative. A beta just follows orders.

A gamma, maybe? Forget it. They're thinkers, artists, and communicators, not doers. As for deltas and omegas, they're not even in the running.

What say you? Or anyone?

[Reinette]

Mary Anne wrote: "You're welcome, Brigitte. One of the problems I have with this classification is that it's too neat. What if a man---or a woman---in fiction---or in real life---fits into two or more categories, ..."

I agree with you there. I think people do not fit into one precise category; we all are a mix of two, maybe three. Most of the time a person will not act the same way facing the same or a similar situation.
Sometimes even you just need to get out on the wrong side of bed in the morning and you have a whole different situation during the day. That is, vs getting out on the right side....:)

[Natasja]

Hi everybody,
my name is Natasja. I'm new here at goodreads and there for also here in this group.
I love romance and it always makes me want to keep reading a book.
This group seems like a very fun and friendly one. I hope to get some good recommendations and I would love to get to know you better.