What IR Rom book are you reading - 2014

[Gerrilyn]

I read this (FLAWED) book and I was turned off by the extreme violence against the women in the story and the heroine in particular. It was just too over the top in blood and gore for me!

[The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears]

Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone that watches Scandal, this book is about the Mob version of Huck! The hero is scary, so much so, I don't know how he can be..."

The heroine is only 18? I love a good dark read, but the heroine has to be equally matched to the hero. Naive heroines (even one with her history) does not do it for me.

[Ren]

TheFountainPenDiva wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone that watches Scandal, this book is about the Mob version of Huck! The hero is scary, so much so, I don't know h..."

Yes, there's about a 15 year age gap. I know what you mean though, we all have little things we like and don't like in our romance.

@ Gerrilyn yeah it is pretty intense. I had to prepare myself for the introduction of the hero alone. I've never encountered a book like this before, not that I read many dark romance.

[DeeReads]

So he sounds even worst than Dominick in Phal's other book entitled, "Monster" I'm going to read it asap!

[Ren]

Dee's Reading nook wrote: "So he sounds even worst than Dominick in Phal's other book entitled, "Monster" I'm going to read it asap!"


Hahaha. You literally made me laugh out loud with that!

[DeeReads]

Well Ren, it was most definitely a dark read and boy I can't wait for the next serial! (lol)

[A.W.]

I had one of those "Never Judge a Book by its Title" moments. I'm reading My Boo by Sherie Keys I am four chapters into the first book of the series and so far I'm enjoying it. The box set is a free read on Kindle Unlimited. The hero is a Marine and the heroine is an over comer of D.A. I love my military heroes being married to one and the heroine's story I can personally relate to. Glad I took a chance on this one.

[DeeReads]

A-W wrote: "I had one of those "Never Judge a Book by its Title" moments. I'm reading My Boo by Sherie Keys I am four chapters into the first book of the series and so far I'm enjoying it. The box set is a fre..."

I have that set too A-W so let us know if you enjoy it. I, too love the military heroes!

[A.W.]

Will do. So far I'm enjoying it.

[Justine]

There is such a dearth of good books out there. I'm waiting for books from my two favorite authors. One promised to have her next installment by November. I'm chomping at the bit here, but it's a good thing... I can spend time on my studies as I am supposed to.

[Natalie]

Just read

At first I was hesitant, because I find it hard to believe that an educated successful woman would become pen pals with a convict. Turns out she's entered into a program where their identity is anonymous...he's racist and she's African American...I think the author told a wonderful story, yet very believable...GREAT READ!!!

[Natalie]

Ren wrote: "Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone that watches Scandal, this book is about the Mob versio..."

I'm really interested in this book .
I've read dark reads before, such a the Dark Duet Trilogy
it's non IR, but a dark read I enjoyed. So I don't mind dark, but is it a standalone? I hate starting a book, with a huge cliffhanger, when I have to wait for the next release. I rather wait until all books are out, and then read it.

[A.W.]

Natalie Incarcerated was very good. I had the same thoughts as you did but I'm glad I took the chance on it. Now waiting on Teal's story.

[Natalie]

A-W wrote: "Natalie Incarcerated was very good. I had the same thoughts as you did but I'm glad I took the chance on it. Now waiting on Teal's story."

I'm looking forward to Teal's story too. I normally don't like books that focus too much on race, but in this story it was needed. The author didn't overdue it or vice versa...she was right on! Glad you enjoyed it too ;)

[A.W.]

I totally agree. The race dialogue of the story was written perfectly. So were the sex scenes. Overall it was one of the best IR stories I've read in a while.

[Ren]

Natalie wrote: "Ren wrote: "Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone that watches Scandal, this book is about th..."

It is a part of a series.You can't read it as a stand alone either, it has a cliffhanger and you'll want to know what happens with the hero and heroine. So I assume the author has at least one other book coming out to let us know what happens at the end of Flawed. Beyond that I can't say.

[Liane]

Just finished reading Flawed by Francette Phal. Ladies who love reading stories that aren't your HEA and typical romance should read this book!!! its very very dark, Francette is so talented she has you feeling sorry for Knox's crazy psycho ass!! This is truly a very dark read not for the faint of heart. But I highly recommend it! I can't wait for part 2!!

[Anino]

Ren wrote: "Natalie wrote: "Ren wrote: "Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone that watches Scandal, this ..."

I am so tempted to buy it... Oh, decisions.., decisions...

[Sophia]

Loving My Neighbor by Christopher Maddox

[Mary]

reading great book.

[Anino]

Anino wrote: "Ren wrote: "Natalie wrote: "Ren wrote: "Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone that watches Sc..."

Ok, so I bought it, and finished it about 3 hours ago.Yes, it is very dark & not to mention, twisty... But it is well written, and it definitely worth the $$$. However, some people are going to have a problem with it, and that's ok. It's just one of those books where you'll either be really excited about, or wish that it could be burned, never to be seen again.

[Ren]

Anino wrote: "Anino wrote: "Ren wrote: "Natalie wrote: "Ren wrote: "Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!




For anyone ..."

Anino I saw your review. Would you believe I wrote similar words after I finished reading?

"What did I just read!!"

It is pretty crazy. Glad you gave it a chance and enjoyed it!

[Ren]

So I actually just finished reading .

It is a historical, dark romance I believe. It was pretty difficult for me to read. I think what makes it very difficult is, unlike a book like Flawed where we can clearly see it's fiction, Whiplash touches on a subject matter that was very real....slavery. So some of the things that happen to the heroine is very hard to come to grips with, especially those done by her perspective love interest.

Anyway, I think some of you should give it a try if you can handle it. I warn though, there are some very difficult things to read.

[The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears]

Ren wrote: "So I actually just finished reading .

It is a historical, dark romance I believe. It was pretty difficult for me to read. I think what makes it very difficult is, unli..."

No. A thousand times No!

I really do NOT understand this fixation on antebellum slavery in IR. I don't. Maybe my being a history buff and all, but why does it seem authors are stuck on this time period? There's nothing romantic or redemptive about a situation in which Black women had NO autonomy whatsoever. I'm sorry but I just could never get past that, which would ruin the story overall.

This isn't a judgment call or anything, so please don't think it. I simply don't get this. Maybe I would IF there were more IR historical books from different time periods and different countries, so I could pick and choose. Ancient Egypt is a huge mine of stories and yet, where are those books? There were famous African gladiators, soldiers who served with the Roman legions. Traders from Africa traveling throughout Europe. These would make wonderful stories.

I just feel that we're echoing the larger society which believes Black history began on these shores. That nothing happened in Africa until the Europeans got there.

[Ren]

TheFountainPenDiva wrote: "Ren wrote: "So I actually just finished reading .

It is a historical, dark romance I believe. It was pretty difficult for me to read. I think what makes it very diffic..."


While I understand what you are saying, I don’t think it’s a fixation more so than giving IRR a different perspective. I think historical IRR is very few and far between so I don’t think it’s so much authors not choosing to write about a black woman in other countries, but it’s just untapped at the moment. For one, many authors find it difficult to write for that time period because of what black women and men went through.

I think in that context authors write to give something other than the known tragedies. There is only so much that can be done in this time period without making it historically inaccurate. I think some people read it for the journey that these women go through and in hopes that, yes likely they didn’t get it, but that they can get a happy ending.

I don’t think you are wrong for how you feel because that is why there is a range novels for readers to read, because we don’t all read the same things nor are we able to tolerate the same things. I understand where you are coming from because there are some things I refuse to read. However, I think we can appreciate that authors are able to give readers a wide range of novels in different genres.

[The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears]

@Ren:

Great points. That's why there should be MORE historical IR written that isn't so America-centric. The ancient and medieval worlds are rife with great ideas, and in the case of the ancient world, racial differences were not like they are now.

For instance, in the case of Egypt or Rome, everything pretty much boiled down to "civilization vs. barbarian", lol. If you weren't an Egyptian or Roman citizen, you were a barbarian. Skin colour didn't matter, because there were dark-skinned Romans and Egyptians. Ironically, the Egyptians thought of Romans as barbaric, and vice-versa mostly because of cultural differences.

You're right there's variety, and while I love a good dark read, Tiffany Reisz being a huge favourite of mine, there are so few authors who seem unable to separate the romantic/erotic from exploitation/shock jollies. Hoping for a happy ending in a novel dealing with antebellum slavery just doesn't wash for me, but I know mileage may vary, lol. I don't care how hunky the hero is.

Thanks for the awesome conversation.

[Ren]

TheFountainPenDiva wrote: "@Ren:

Great points. That's why there should be MORE historical IR written that isn't so America-centric. The ancient and medieval worlds are rife with great ideas, and in the case of the ancient w..."

Yes! There needs to be more historical IRR and I really do hope that they expand on it. I think it has a long way though, I think IR in general has a long way to go. I'm hopeful though because I do see a more creativity.

Same here, I'm always up for a discussion so I'm glad you responded to my original post! :)

[Anino]

Ren wrote: "Anino wrote: "Anino wrote: "Ren wrote: "Natalie wrote: "Ren wrote: "Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "Ren wrote: "I don't know what I just read!!

[bookcover:Flawed|22042627..."

Ren, that book was so different, that you can't help but ask "what did I just read?" I wish I could beta read for Ms. Phal, because that book was crazy good...

[Kim]

I just started reading Only Love by Victoria H. Smith and Raven St. Pierre--quite good so far.

[Gigi]

Just finished by Victoria H. Smith and Raven St. Pierre. Was in tears the whole time. Loved it. And looking forward to the next story in the series: Only Hope.

[Gigi]

OK. My level of distress after reading 2/3d of Flawed is that high that I need to take a break and go find my zen back in the Hamam next door. This book is disturbing. Love it.

Thnx to Dee's Reading nook and Velvetgypsy for recommending it to me.

[TinaNoir]

Just finished - BWWM

Loved it. Second book in a series (the rest are non-IR). This is a relationship book with a capital R.

[Liane]

Just finished Ruined, loved it!!! Mason is truly an Alpha. now reading Big Daddy

[Savannah- Quad Motherin' Book Readin' Diva]

A-W wrote: "I had one of those "Never Judge a Book by its Title" moments. I'm reading My Boo by Sherie Keys I am four chapters into the first book of the series and so far I'm enjoying it. The box set is a fre..."

I tried that one. I couldn't. lol

[Savannah- Quad Motherin' Book Readin' Diva]

About to start based on y'alls recs. After that, headed for because Tina wouldn't break my heart on Thanksgiving.

[TinaNoir]

Savannah- Quad Motherin' Book Readin' Diva wrote: "About to start based on y'alls recs. After that, headed for because Tina wouldn't break my heart on Thanksgiving."
Oh did I mention the hero is a tattooed rocker/ rancher who is a Capital 'M' man?

[The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears]

I'm almost done with Incarcerated. I am really impressed with this one. I can only think of one other IR book that handled this subject matter with a deft touch, and that was The Woman from Cheshire Avenue. I'm even willing to overlook the "dark skinned woman with issues" trope (this time) because the character is so sympathetic and well-written.

[Natalie]

Mary wrote: "reading great book."

I just finished this book too. Loved it!!!

[Natalie]

Finished and loved it. Since both authors Raven St. Pierre and Victoria H. Smith wrote this one, I knew it would be great! I also finished , and really enjoyed that as well. I thought the cover was a little cheesy, but the story is amazing. I was pleasantly surprised. Next, I'm going to read

[Natalie]

Gisèle Altagracia wrote: "Just finished by Victoria H. Smith and Raven St. Pierre. Was in tears the whole time. Loved it. And looking forward to the next stor..."

I know what you mean...it was such a good story, that brought out every emotion possible.

[Paganalexandria]

I just finished . Best thing I can say, the sci-fi aspect made it different. At the same time couldn't recommend it to anyone necessarily either. It wasn't bad, just felt a little undercooked, or something. Maybe because I read so many dark books, find it hard to understand doing captive story, and the sex scenes being this boring. Everything doesn't have to be BDSM, but it shouldn't feel robotic either. At the same time wondering if I'm judging it too harshly. I gave it 3 stars here, but 4 on Amazon. It earned an extra star there for being free at the time.

[Justine]

Paganalexandria **wicked juices bubbling over** wrote: "I just finished . Best thing I can say, the sci-fi aspect made it different. At the same time couldn't recommend it to anyone necessarily either. It wasn't bad, ..."

I just finished reading it as well because it was free. I agree with you, it was blah. I kept rolling my eyes at some parts. Little gray men...? Really? How cliche can one possibly get..

[Paganalexandria]

Justine wrote: "I just finished reading it as well because it was free. I agree with you, it was blah. I kept rolling my eyes at some parts. Little gray men...? Really? How cliche can one possibly get..
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I almost stopped reading when I came upon the comment about "the Mexican radio station." That just sounded "a way". I can't call it exactly -ist, but not exactly right either. I got what that it was supposed to be funny, but maybe Spanish would have worked better for me.

[Mary]

Natalie wrote: "Gisèle Altagracia wrote: "Just finished by Victoria H. Smith and Raven St. Pierre. Was in tears the whole time. Loved it. And lookin..."

Just finished this story and it really is emotional. A very good story about plain old people and their struggle.

[Justine]

I just finished reading

For Pete's sake bite her and be done with it. The not biting has gotten on my very last nerve.

It is an interesting story although it drags a bit.

[TinaNoir]

Just finished . It was really good. Outside of my comfort zone, but I still enjoyed it.

[Anino]

After checking out the sample, I decided to go ahead and buy . Hopefully, it won't disappoint....

[Justine]

I have read it. It wasn't a bad read. Lots of cursing though. I liked it. For once there wasn't contrived melodrama or any crazy crap from left field.

[The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears]

Justine wrote: "I have read it. It wasn't a bad read. Lots of cursing though. I liked it. For once there wasn't contrived melodrama or any crazy crap from left field."

So far I'm enjoying it. Cursing and all, lol.

[Meka♥books]

completed


Unchained Hearts... had twists but some things just didn't feel right to me.
Submission Under the Mistletoe entertaining/engrossing while reading, but didn't think about it once over