September Challenge - Sparkling Spring Romance

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: " by Jessica Brockmole will always be one book I will immediately think of when looking for Rom..."

Lol, it's not a big book but you need the tissues!

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else remember them? They were classified Historical Fiction but reall..."

Yes I did - in my early teens - was my introduction to risqué stories - but really they weren't at all. But to a giggly 13 year old they were quite naughty - imagine a woman going to bed with a man without being married to him!

Yeah I know it was the hippy peace man era - but no one had told my mum that!

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: " by Jessica Brockmole will always be one book I will immediately think of when looking for Romance. So vivid and so believably real."

I've got that lined up for the spring challenge, didn't realise it was a romance as well. Whoo hoo - a double dip read :)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: " by Jessica Brockmole will always be one book I will immediately think of when looking for Romance. So vivid and so believably..."

You gonna love it Sally :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sally906 wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else remember them? They were classified Historical F..."

That's the one! I think we all thought they were a bit risqué at the time!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

The easiest way to get hold of a romance - I borrowed one from my mum. It's called The Haunting by Alan Titchmarsh and although it has a bit of supernatural stuff in it mum guarantees it is a romance:)

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "The easiest way to get hold of a romance - I borrowed one from my mum. It's called The Haunting by Alan Titchmarsh and although it has a bit of supernatural stuff in..."

Isn't he the celebrity gardener. Use to love his show where he went in and secretly overhauled someone's garden. Didn't like the Aussie version at all..

[Sally906]

It is, it is him! And he has written a few fiction books!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sally906 wrote: "It is, it is him! And he has written a few fiction books!"

My mum used to watch his TV shows in England and has been reading his fiction for years. It is quite good!

[Lily]

I like Lee's comment earlier about looking for some kind of romance in the story no matter what the genre. I'm like that too. My favourite reads are crime thrillers (John Sandford/Michael Robotham/Leah Giarratano) yet a lot of the time my favourite parts of these books are the relationships and the sexual tension between characters.
Yes I'm happy to see the cop get the bad guy, but I also like to see him/her get the girl/guy.
Interesting posts & comments. I've enjoyed reading through.

[Deb]

I am also going to read for this challenge

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deb wrote: "I am also going to read for this challenge"

I loved this one Deb! Enjoy:)

[Sharon]

Has anyone started this challenge yet? I'm about to start: The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

That's a perfect one Sharon! No I haven't - haven't actually read anything today!!!

[Sharon]

Well I'm sure you've been busy unpacking, so you're forgiven ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sharon wrote: "Well I'm sure you've been busy unpacking, so you're forgiven ;)"

Thanks:)

[Jenny]

Go for it, Sharon! I have Safe Harbour taunting me on the top of the bookcase :) Soon!!!

[Andrea]

Sharon wrote: "Has anyone started this challenge yet? I'm about to start: The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks"

Yes Sharon, I began Outlander yesterday. I decided I couldn't afford to waste any time as it's a lengthy read for me.

[Nicola]

I've started listening to Dragonfly in Amber- Outlander number 2 (40 hours so should last me a few days!) Also hit my Georgette Heyer shelves and have almost finished Friday's Child

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jenny wrote: "Go for it, Sharon! I have Safe Harbour taunting me on the top of the bookcase :) Soon!!!"

Loved Safe Harbour Jenny!

[Sally906]

For my first romance I am reading The Wedding Bees: A Novel of Honey, Love, and Manners by New Zealand author Sarah-Kate Lynch- I actually started reading it in August but then reluctantly put it down to save it for this challenge - picked it up again last night - is a wonderful feel good chick litty sort of romance - and Sarah-Kate Lynch has written a few books so have discovered a new author for me!!!

[Sharon]

Jenny wrote: "Go for it, Sharon! I have Safe Harbour taunting me on the top of the bookcase :) Soon!!!"

I'm sure you'll enjoy Safe Harbour. I loved it, Jenny :)

[Sharon]

Andrea wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Has anyone started this challenge yet? I'm about to start: The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks"

Yes Sharon, I began Outlander yesterday. I decided I..."

Good on you, Andrea. Hope you enjoy it :)

[Nicola]

Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else remember them? They were classified Historical Fiction but reall..."

I read them all when a teenager (science fiction and Georgette Heyer were my other favourites) and loved them - she was just sooo silly!!!! But I have several at home and scour second hand bookshops for them as they have never been reprinted (to my knowledge).

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else remember them? They were classified Historical F..."

Love it when I meet another fan!

[Nicola]

Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else remember them? They were classifi..."

Was thinking when I read your post that I should dig one out for this challenge! Haven't read one for years!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else remember them? Th..."

I might do likewise. I was planning on Georgette Heyer anyway.

[Nicola]

Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Does anyone else re..."

Which is also what I am reading now - love them to as they are light and amusing and I love the history...

Also just looking on Amazon and I'm pretty sure I've got Angelique Book 1 at home and they say it's worth $200 used!!!! I might be worth something after all!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by Sergeanne Golon. Doe..."

Wow! Quick- dig out all your old books. You might be worth a fortune.
I never bought any of them. While I was reading them I actually worked in a library in England and I used to read them before they went on the shelves for loan. They were vey popular in those days and had a long reservation list.

[Jenn]

Romance is not really my Genre...so I have 2 books recommendations from my Mum and Aunty...The Vincent Boys and The Vincent Brothers

[Sally906]

Jennifer wrote: "Romance is not really my Genre...so I have 2 books recommendations from my Mum and Aunty...The Vincent Boys and The Vincent Brothers"

looks like a nice series :)

[Nicola]

Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I never read Mills and Boon but I did read the Angelique series by [author:Sergeanne Golo..."

Had a look last night - no luck - I have book 2 (2 copies!) so not worth much after all. There is a book shop in Kalamunda (WA) that had 3 hard copies a few years ago, but I didn't have any money so had to leave them behind!

[Nicola]

have finished my first Georgette Heyer
Friday's Child
on I hadn't read in many years!

[Nicola]

Nicola wrote: "have finished my first Georgette Heyer
Friday's Child
one I hadn't read in many years!"

[Sally906]

Nicola wrote: "have finished my first Georgette Heyer
Friday's Child
on I hadn't read in many years!"

I do mean to try and read a Georgette Heyer one day

[Sally906]

I have finished my first romance - was sweet - all passion and no rumpy pumpy
The Wedding Bees by Sarah-Kate Lynch 4 ★ s


Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicola]

Sally906 wrote: "Nicola wrote: "have finished my first Georgette Heyer
Friday's Child
on I hadn't read in many years!"

I do mean to try and read a Georgette Heyer one day"

I have loved them since I was about 12 when my Mum introduced me to them. They are so detailed and informative about the period (mostly Regency England) and the 'romance' for me takes second place. Nice gentle with a good adventure of some sort. the go to books when you need to read but don't want to think too much!

[Sally906]

It's nice to have go to books like that /)

[Mell]

So I didn't end up starting with the one I expected but I've just finished my first of a Nicholas Sparks binge: The Notebook. So easy to read and just so beautiful! Gave it 5 stars!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "So I didn't end up starting with the one I expected but I've just finished my first of a Nicholas Sparks binge: The Notebook. So easy to read and just so beautiful! Gave it 5 stars!"

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks has been a well loved book for a long time Melissa:) Glad you enjoyed it!

[Mell]

Sorry, can't tag the books from the iPhone app :(

I know, I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it! I'm looking forward to reading through a few of his books now :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Sorry, can't tag the books from the iPhone app :(

I know, I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it! I'm looking forward to reading through a few of his books now :)"

That's OK:) Yes there are quite a few that he has out:)

[Sally906]

Melissa wrote: "Sorry, can't tag the books from the iPhone app :(

I know, I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it! I'm looking forward to reading through a few of his books now :)"

And doesn't that lack of ability annoy me - the same as you can't reply to a specific comment. Grrrrr

[Mell]

Sally906 wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sorry, can't tag the books from the iPhone app :(

I know, I'm so glad I finally got around to reading it! I'm looking forward to reading through a few of his books now :)"

And doe..."

YES! It makes me feel a bit rude that I'm not replying specifically, but I am so often looking at things on my phone. It's not so user friendly for groups etc I've found :(

[Sally906]

I'm with you there sister!

LOL!

[Mell]

Oh, and you can't see book cover links! They need to do something with the app or make the website more mobile friendly!

[Sally906]

Melissa wrote: "Oh, and you can't see book cover links! They need to do something with the app or make the website more mobile friendly!"

I agree. Not sure if there is a place you can make suggestions for an upgrade :)

[Sally906]

Made a good start with my romance at lunch today - Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum is still introducing the characters. No romance yet but they both have issues for sure!

[Jenn]

Sally906 wrote: "Made a good start with my romance at lunch today - Wattle Creek by Fiona McCallum is still introducing the characters. No romance yet but they both have issues for..."

I have that on picked out for my spring challenge I hope it is good.

[Jenn]

I have finished my 2 books for this challenge. I really enjoyed the The Vincent Boys and The Vincent Brothers. nice easy read.