Romance Spoiler Review Lovers discussion
Freebies Available on Amazon Today
By the way! FINISHED CAPTURED AND LOVED IT! :)
Mod
Awesome!!!
Mod
I read FL many years ago and loved it. A definite five star read! I'm not sure how much I'll love it now, but I intend to find out. All I know is that the first scene where the two meet is off the chance hilarious. The h is the daughter of a vicar. The H an earl. They get stuck in a carriage together. She thought he was her cousin because he is tall and has auburn hair like her cousin and he was dressed the same way; domino and mask (they are at a costume ball). He thought she was a willing widow going home with him for some nookie. LOL
When he discovers she's an innocent he assumes she's another one of those harpies who are constantly trying to trap him into marriage. When she stars spouting bible verses at him, he didn't know what to do!!! ROTFL
They meet again later in London after the h is blackmailed into pretending to be her best friend, the daughter of a marques who she strongly resembles. Her friend has run off to get married and her dickwad father is trying to avoid a scandal. When the h arrives in London the H immediately recognizes her, but she lies and says she's Lady (whatever her friend's name is.) The H then spends the season following her around trying to figure out what's up. When he realizes that she's in trouble he springs into the role of knight in shining armor. LOL
At one point she even seduces him to buy his silence, which of course wasn't necessary. But if I remember correctly he already intended to marry her at that point; although she has no idea. I just remember it being a barrel of laughs at time and I loved the H.
Mod
The reviews are positive, but not very helpful--well except for the first one that compares the author to JA and notes that the main drawback of the story is that the reader is never given any insight into Guy's (the hero's) thoughts and feelings. FYI Guy is the nephew who accompanied the h and her son to his aunt's home.
http://www.amazon.com/Fortunes-Hazard...
http://www.amazon.com/Honest-Deceptio...
http://www.amazon.com/Enter-Brethren-...
http://www.amazon.com/Lady-The-Brethr...
http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Hunter-Dr...
http://www.amazon.com/Blackbird-Willo...
http://www.amazon.com/How-Lasso-Cowbo...
AN HONEST DECEPTION is yet another story with a widow. She has two small children--y'all know how I feel about too many kids in my romance books!--and her dastardly cousin insists that she remarries; although she has absolutely no interest in doing that. The cousin arranges a marriage between the h and a bishop. In the meantime the H, a marquess, is interested in the h, but she, after suffering in her marriage to a baron, has a low opinion of the "titled gentry." Actually a baron is not gentry, but a member of the aristocracy, but I digress. The H then assumes the identity of a humble lawyer so that the h will give him the time of day and get to know him beyond his title. LOL
This book is the "clean" version of the author's work. Ms. Quigley usually produces her works in two formats; the clean version and the "after dark" version, which tends to be more racy. From a comment she left on Lark's review (who has read this book) the after dark version shows more interactions between the h and H, because as as widow they apparently carry on a clandestine affair. LOL Lark mentioned in her review that the book suffers the drawback of not have many scenes with the H and h, but many with the stupid cousin and bishop.
NOT QUITE A GENTLEMAN is a h who "catches the eye" of a gentleman at the "big house" in her village. If I'm right, the gentleman is NOT the H in this story. I gotta check out the reviews... The reviews are useless; mixed by the way, some liked it others thought it boring. It's one of those "authentic" regency romances. You know the type, they try to emulate JA, but some of them come across as dry and boring.
ENTER THE BRETHREN and MY LADY, THE SPY are books one and two of the Brethren of the Coast series. They are both repeats on our freebie list, but I included them for the benefit of any members who missed them in the past.
HEART OF THE HUNTER is about a h who will risk everything to save her kidnapped brother. Her only ally is the H, a formidable knight with a mysterious past. Of course while they are thrust together on their quest, love blossoms. LOL
BLACKBIRD OF WILLOW CREEK is about a story of a romance between a white settler and a Cherokee H.
POMMEROY has only one review which tells nothing of the book's plot. I have copied and pasted the blurb, because God knows, it's a little convoluted. Sigh
It is the beginning of the Edwardian era and the Boer War has ended, bringing back to the great house of Pommeroy its heir, Lord Richard Devenish. He has been severely wounded in the same action which killed his lifelong friend Jack Brookes, one of the Pommeroy gardeners. Before he died, he left a message which Richard believes to be for Jack’s sister Lily, now the only remaining child of the widowed head gardener. Expecting gratitude, he is puzzled by Lily’s coolness. For Lily realizes that her brother’s words are intended for another although she cannot reveal the secret she unwillingly shares with Richard’s sisters, Leonora and Louisa, and which all three are anxious to keep from him. Leonora is being pressured into marriage by her overbearing mother and believing that she has nothing left to live for, submits to what she can no longer avoid. The consequences are disastrous. Despite his best efforts, Richard is powerfully drawn to Lily, who leaves Pommeroy on the death of her father. A chance revelation explodes the secret which has almost estranged them all and Jack’s legacy changes from one of bitter sorrow and blame to healing, redemption and a passionate love which takes no heed of class or birth.
HOW TO LASSO A COWBOY is a repeat on our freebie list. I read this book and absolutely LOVED it! The h and her beautiful, spoilt sister have inherited a ranch. The H is in town tracking his brother's killer. He is bent on revenge. The two get thrust together and fall in love, but of course he can't even think about committing until he takes care of business. Luckily he ends up finding the killer right there in town and all ends well.
That's it for today, ladies. I hope you all find something that appeals to you. TTYL!
RF - I am so glad you are finding all of these oldies that you love to read again :) Did you finish the book you were reading yesterday?
Mod
I'm reading NEVER TRUST A RAKE right now. I'm only about a quarter of the way through. It's a GREAT book. The way the H and h first meet is pretty funny, but their second meeting takes the cake. He decides that because she helped him get out of an unwanted marriage--not that he really needed her help--he will offer to make her popular among the ton. The H is BEYOND arrogant and full of himself, but when you learn his background it is heartbreaking.
His father, an earl, was a pretty wicked man and a neglectful parent. His mother was a straight up whore who bore a ton of bastard children during the marriage. His father separated him from his half siblings and insisted that they only ever address the H as my lord, etc. He wasn't allowed to play with them, and the father pretty much treated them like crap. His mother didn't care, but would just drop off the latest bastard she bore at the estate and go back to her pursuits.
Thus the H has a VERY low opinion of women and marriage in particular. He sleeps around with married women even while he despises them. Anyhow, he's now decided that he has to set up his nursery so that a legitimate heir will inherit. All he expects from his wife is one child that he KNOWS is his. He expects he will end up in the same kind of marriage as his parents had. Sad, huh?
When he goes to see the h at her home; this is their second meeting, he acts like an arrogant ass and pretty much ignores her relatives, who are in trade. The h has a very respectable family background but her father's cousin, with whom she's staying the season, married a man in trade so....
He informs her that he is there to take her for a drive and she only goes so that she can cuss him out in private. LOL The ass tells her that he doesn't have a lot of time to spend with her, basically he has more important things to do. That sets the tone for the conversation.
Finally she tells him that he is the rudest man that she's ever met and demanded that he take her home and NEVER call on her again. So, of course he decides to make the drive around the park one more time, because women never dismissed him. That scene with the two of them has me cracking up!!! He's pretty much already obsessesed with her, although he doesn't realize it as yet.
She ends up dismissing him and he takes her home, but later something happens and she realizes she needs his help and has to approach him to ask for it, and of course he gives it right away. So tweet!
I plan to read Sands LOVE IS BLIND next. I've never read that book, but Sands' novels are notoriously funny. Like roll on the floor funny at times.
When do you work next?
Reading Fanatic wrote: "Rachel wrote: "RF - I am so glad you are finding all of these oldies that you love to read again :) Did you finish the book you were reading yesterday?"I'm reading NEVER TRUST A RAKE right now. ..."
And I think you already told me that he doesn't sleep around once he meets the heroine right? Or was that another book LMAO! You know what kills me about that story? His background IS heartbreaking so he proceeds to sleep around and possibly have bastard children himself? That doesn't make sense! LOL
I work again tomorrow through Friday. My AC went out on Friday - can't remember if I told you but thankfully I my dad has a friend that can start the unit change out today. :D So maybe i'll get some reading done today!
Mod
I'm reading NEVER T..."
Damn! That sucks, but lucky for you you knew someone who could make the change for you. LUD
No, no bastards that we know of. But who knows? He's certainly slept with his share of married ladies and even widows. It's like the cycle of violence. Sigh He wants a different type of marriage, but doesn't think it's possible. And no, no other women are mentioned so far. He's a fair way to being smitten already; you can tell just by the way he keeps intervening in the h's life, even after she rejects him over and over. He really doesn't think that he is worthy of love. That is the saddest thing. The he sees below the surface though and actually feels sorry for him, but he thinks she has only a low opinion of him. It's really very sad, but he's sooooo arrogant and rude in the beginning I can't help but laugh, especially since the h is more than capable of putting him in his place.
Reading Fanatic wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Reading Fanatic wrote: "Rachel wrote: "RF - I am so glad you are finding all of these oldies that you love to read again :) Did you finish the book you were reading yesterday?"I'm ..."
Yeah, I never mind that at all when the heroine stands up to him LOL And of course, as long as there are no other women. I get what you are saying - it is SO like the cycle of violence. I look forward to hearing your thoughts when you are finished :)
Reading Fanatic wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Eeww he's been bitten by snakes. Yikes!"Okay, EB. Who the heck got bitten by snakes and what are you reading? Is that yet another CA book? :-)"
Okay this is really getting aggravating. I got no messages in my inbox that anything was left. I figured you'd posted a freebie list and I just got home so I just checked and I see all this. WTH?! RF yes it is the H in Coming Up Roses. I left for my clients this morning and forgot my book so I read one from my phone. I was a short read and then. If you remember I had started it before and then took a break so I figured I
Rachel wrote: "EB - Have you read anything by 
this author? Victoria Paige? Her books are supposedly suspenseful and most are "safe" for my standards. I haven't read any y..."Rachel thanks for the tips. The human trafficking is a tough sell for me only bc your saying the romance is a back story. I this book I read earlier this year called Gone Before Goodbye and it had a girl who was abducted but it was really good. I have also read Making Faces which also OMG worked me up. The story is a CR, both are, and was really touchy subjects but kept the romance. There was this other one me and RF both enjoyed called Coming Home to You and we both liked it and it had all the things I liked and kept the romance. I don't think you'd like it as well bs the two meet in a small town and fall in love but the H has these big dreams of being a hot shot police detective and moves to Boston leaving the h back in the small town running a B&B. Well his younger brother gets a hold of him bc the h has a stalker and he needs his brothers help. The part I don't think you'd like is at the beginning the H gets propositioned my the ME on a homicide scene and so he hooks up and they go back to his place. I too was annoyed bc he still thought of the h and was just filling his physical urges. Afterwards he actually goes in his living room and looks through an old photo album. I did a review on it for this blog page me and RF use to write reviews for and the author said she'd get back to me with her second book. I'm still waiting she said it would be January or February but it is still not out.
Anyhow those are the type of suspense I like. If you've read any of those does it sound like one of the ones you suggested? The mafia thing I'm not too intrigued by I'll check out Victoria Paige and see. Thank you
Mod
I can already tell you that this book is perfectly safe, Rachel. I'm already halfway through and there is no other woman, and the H has already decided that the h will be his countess through fair means or foul. LOL His great plan is to seduce her, take her virginity, and propose thinking that there is no way she will refuse him. His parents marriage was so toxic that it warped all his siblings and himself. His father's behavior towards his half-siblings made them hate the H, and help to make the H into the man he is now...arrogant and puffed up on his own consequence. Rather than being off putting; however, it comes across as pretty funny because the h is so not impressed and puts him in his place every single time. ROTFL
I'm actually going to purchase a copy of this book. Every time I've read it so far I've borrowed it from the library.
Mod
this author? Victoria Paige? Her books are supposedly suspenseful and most are "safe" for my standards. I hav..."That is a pain, EB. I wonder why you're not being notified. As for me, I get an email every time someone posts a comment, even though I could have sworn I set it up to only notify of a new comment once. In other words, if both you and Rachel comment, I'm only supposed to be notified of one comment and should get no other notifications until after I've checked in. At least that was my understanding of it.
I'm only about half way done with my book, but the Sands book is now available and I plan to read it next. I'm kinda looking forward to it. You said you've read it before right, LOVE IS BLIND?
Elizabeth wrote: "Rachel wrote: "EB - Have you read anything by this author? Victoria Paige? Her books are supposedly suspenseful and most are "safe" for my standards. I hav..."I actually only heard of and read and LOVED Making Faces as far as your list goes. I would definitely skip the one with the hero screwing that girl to support his physical needs. That makes me SO mad! What about the heroine??? Do us women not have physical needs?!?! I can tell you that sometimes, my needs are worse than my husbands!!! LMAO Anywho ... Cry No More was REALLY good. It has a happy ending and the bad guys get what they deserve so that's why I read it. It doesn't give you details (at least I don't remember any) about scenes with the younger children getting raped and such.
Do you like Hitman type of series??? This also has a dark undertone, but the hero is actually a "good guy" hitman. He left the bad group of people and now he is trying to stop them.
I haven't read that Victoria Paige series, but it's sounding more like your cup of tea. Hmm I am trying to think of things similar ...
This book was suspenseful and super safe but I think it was insta-lovey - which I TOTALLY don't mind LOL
This book wasn't really suspenseful but it's different ...
Also I really enjoyed this book. It's part of a series and I honestly only read the first book, but you can skip book 1 and 2 - this book (3) is TOTALLY different.
. There is a scene in the very beginning that I don't like - like literally the first chapter. The hero is a man whore prior before the start of the book and you witness that in the very first chapter, but that's it. He is just drowning his sorrows in women basically and booze. Anyhow, it's VERY good. Also try
and
and see if those blurbs get your attention!I am raiding my favorites shelf! LOL I am trying to think of a book like Making Faces. Gosh, that book was so damn good! Let me know what you think!
Reading Fanatic wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Reading Fanatic wrote: "Rachel wrote: "Reading Fanatic wrote: "Rachel wrote: "RF - I am so glad you are finding all of these oldies that you love to read again :) Did you finish the ..."Yay awesome RF! Let me know when you finish to make sure there are no surprises! LOL It sounds interesting! I am liking the fact that the heroine is sassy and puts him in his place. I might recommend this also to a friend :)
I normally do get notified but I wonder if has something to do with my smart phone. I did read Sands book she can make me smile even if you don't feel like it.
Mod
OMG! She is HILARIOUS!!! I read one of her highland books where the h was complimenting the H's manhood as they were making love. She had been told by someone, I cannot remember who, but some woman, that complimenting a man was a good thing. So she was, and she called it a piffle!! Girl that was the funniest first sex scene between a H and h that I have EVER read! I'm really looking forward to LIB. I've never read any of her regency books.
Okay Rachel, but I can already tell you that there are no surprises...I've read it three times, remember? LOL There is one point towards the end where he leaves town for a few weeks and she thinks he's off with another woman. The timing is bad because there is a notorious widow who is also away and the rumor mill has it that she is his new mistress, but that rumor gets scotched when the lady returns to town.
Initially the h thinks he's off taking from another woman what he wouldn't take from her...this is right after he refuses to take her virginity--remember his plan to compromise her into marriage? Well of course the sweetheart can't go through with it. So the h thinks he doesn't want her. When he comes back to London what he was actually doing while he's away is super sweet.
I'm about 65% in so I may actually get it done tonight so I can start the Sands one. EB are you looking for a new book?
I was looking for something suspenseful. Kind of like coming home to you. I don't need to tell that the romance needs to be there but stronger than the typical Amanda Quick. I love CA but variety from different author POV is good too. You know my feeling on psychos
I should be done with CUR tonight
Reading Fanatic wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I normally do get notified but I wonder if has something to do with my smart phone. I did read Sands book she can make me smile even if you don't feel like it."OMG! She is HILA..."
OMG that author sounds hilarious! Who is that again??? And in reference to your current read - I forgot - you did tell me you read it three times already LMAO!
EB - I hope you find one of my recommendations to your liking. I know it's hard when you get in certain moods! Yay! Let me know how CUR is coming along! I almost picked that one up today, but I decided to wait until you are finished.
Lindsay Sands is the author we're talking about. She has quite a few vampires but I've never read any. Her Highland books. Her h are always clueless. Did you ever read the one RF where they had to consummate the wedding while the whole of the keep stood outside pounding on the door bc the villain was on his way to stop it. Lol. She is funny. CUR has parts I like but I liked Silver Thaw better. Chloe stole my heart with her innocents and while Miranda is cute the similarities between the two are talking away some of my enjoyment. I'm not sure since you've never read ST if your reaction would be the same.
Elizabeth wrote: "Lindsay Sands is the author we're talking about. She has quite a few vampires but I've never read any. Her Highland books. Her h are always clueless. Did you ever read the one RF where they had to ..."Gotcha - so I should read one then wait awhile then read the other. I'll do that :)
Are Lindsay Sands books safe in terms of other women? I don't mind clueless heroines as long as it's funny.
Not that I recall. The switch was suppose to be in fun but annoyed after a while and the key the pun in that book was B.O. I don't find that funny if it's intentional. Lol I may be too picky bc some may find it funny.
Mod
Rachel I've read a couple of Lynsay Sands books and they have been safe. The one I was talking about was The Hellion and the Highlander. That one was more than safe. The h is a redhead and not the least bit desirable to Englishmen. The H is a highlander, a friend of the h's brother. He likes the h, but thinks she might be too timid to survive in the highlands. She's a redhead with a temper to match, but she ha learned how to control it, so she always seems serene. One day she loses it and it was hilarious. It also killed her prospects for marriage, but the H was delighted and decided to marry her. It was HELLA FUNNY!!! There were no other women at all; he was all about the h.
The one I'm reading is Never Trust a Rake by Annie Burrows. I've read other books by her before, but I can't remember any right off the bat. I'd have to check her webpage. Anyhow, this book is super safe. His reputation with other women keeps coming up because the h keeps reminding herself that she is not the type of lady he would ever go for. In the meantime, he is desperately trying to seduce her. It's a lovely romance, but the two are so at cross purposes in what they want. The both think the other couldn't possibly want him/her.
EB, I'll try to think of something. You know I read a ton of CR romantic suspense novels the last couple of months. I'll go see if I can find something to tempt you.
Thanks RF! I added both of those books!! I will probably do the funny one soon! I am reading a very emotional book right now lol!!!
Mod
Hey Kate, no worries regarding the Overfield book. I'm in no hurry for a return. I hope you're liking it as much as I did. BTW if you've never read Never Trust a Rake you might wanna check it out. It's really good. Unfortunately, I don't own a copy; I borrow it from the library. I'm reading it now for the third time!
Rachel, The Hellion and the Highlander is excellent. I think you'll like it. The h has red hair and I think she has some type of mole on her face. The thing is that the aspects of her personal appearance and character that makes her undesirable for English suitors makes her perfect for a Scottish one. The red hair is seen as a devil's curse or some such nonsense, and a temper is a huge negative.
The H and the h's brother become friends while on Crusades. They are imprisoned together and manage to escape, thanks to the H. The h's brother brings an injured H to his home where the h nurses him back to health. The H likes her, but thinks she's too meek to survive life in the Highlands. When she loses it and shows her true personality while meeting with an English suitor, the H realizes that she's not as meek as he thought and he decides that he wants her for himself.
They marry and travel to the Highlands. Her brother accompanies them. There is some intrigue in the story as there is someone who is trying to kill the H, or maybe the h. I can't quite remember that part. All I know is the h starts to believe she is sexy because the H makes her feel that way. It was really sweet and HILARIOUS!
I remember the other Sands book that I read. It was An English Bride In Scotland. That's another good one, and it's safe. The h is convent raised; sent there as a young child and expected to stay there for the rest of her life. When her older sister--the supposed beautiful one--runs off with the stable boy, the h's family quickly get her from the convent so she can marry the sister's betrothed instead. The h is taken from the convent and married to the H the very same day!!!
She's English, he's Scottish. When the H goes to marry his betrothed, he is kept waiting so long for the h to get ready that he's about to leave. He doesn't really want to marry an Englishwoman anyway, but it was his father who made the arrangements years before. However, just as he is about the leave the h comes into the room with her parents and the H is pretty much struck by lightning. She is exactly the type of woman he likes, lush! LOL All her life the h has been lead to believe that she is unattractive and even when they get her from the convent, they keep putting down her physical appearance.
The H marries her and takes her back to the highlands. There is no other woman, but some intrigue as someone keeps trying to hurt the h. Anyhow, at a later time the sister shows up in Scotland and tries to cause problems with the H--she tries to attract him--but he has no interest. It's another good book; very funny, and definitely SAFE!!!
Anyhow, that's it for me. No freebie list today. I seriously feel like crap. I was feeling so much better and then yesterday I started to suffer a relapse. Now Brian is worried that I might have bronchitis. Hopefully it's just a nasty cold. My head feels like it's full of cotton and I just can't stand it anymore. Luckily my hubby doesn't have a patient until later this morning so he's coming back after dropping Hannah off at school so he can get Lucian ready for preschool and drop him off. That way I can relax this morning.
Unfortunately, I have a busy afternoon AND CCD class! Ugh. I hope y'all have a nice day. TTYL!
Rachel wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Rachel wrote: "EB - Have you read anything by this author? Victoria Paige? Her books are supposedly suspenseful and most are "safe" for m..."Rachel my goodness I've sent you on a scavenger hunt. I'm thrilled you read Making Faces. I agree BTW I loved the h in that book. She was so down to earth and such a geek with her dancing. That part where they are dancing after hours at the store just cracked me up but when her BFF has his run in with the abusive boyfriend or husband I was so mad. That was so sad and took away a lot of my joy. It's one thing when you see something like that in a movie but reading and connecting with each character. God I cried like he was a life long friend.
Rachel wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Lindsay Sands is the author we're talking about. She has quite a few vampires but I've never read any. Her Highland books. Her h are always clueless. Did you ever read the one RF ..."Rachel I just posted my review for CUR and yes take a break between some of her books. Now My Sunshine had a different theme so you'd be safe but with the last two I've read Silver Thaw was better IMO. CUR was still a good read and you'd still like it but Chloe really made ST for me.
kate wrote: "Rachel I have The Hellion and the Highlander on nook if you ever want to borrow it. I also have a few of the Hannah Howell/Lynsay Sands vampire books. It goes without saying that if any of you ha..."Thank you Kate and I'll check out my spam if I can figure it out. I know how to open but to redirect sounds complicated. I'll look into after work today.
Reading Fanatic wrote: "kate wrote: "Rachel I have The Hellion and the Highlander on nook if you ever want to borrow it. I also have a few of the Hannah Howell/Lynsay Sands vampire books. It goes without saying that if ..."RF I thought I'd read all LS's Highland books but the cover does not sound familiar or the sex scene so I need to check my LS books and see what I have. I added it TBR just in case. It sounds like classic LS. You know how I am with humor. Thanks for checking I'm going to look and see what trouble I can find. LOL
Rachel I checked out the reviews on Amazon at Victoria Paige's book and I have to warn you. The book 2 in that series is similar with a separation between H/h. I guess that is typical for the author but what a reviewer warns is that during those separation they usually sleep with someone else during that separation. They did not say they did in book one but I am going to assume she does bc she has a different name and some guy drops her off at the side of the road and tells her he's not the man she loves. The H is also described as possessive and jealous if that bother you. It can be hot in my opinion as long as it isn't overdone. Well when I was looking at these I came across another that I got. It has no negative reviews and the reviews I did read sounded good. Coming in from the Cold is the name. I also wanted to ask if you've read The Edge of Never? That is a book that really blew my mind. It is a very good read for me.
Kate thanks for tip. See it would have took me awhile if I got that far. LOL How is everyone in your house Kate? They all moved in or are you still getting things ready? Thank you for the book tip. I wrote it down to check later. :) Your up early
Wow you live an eventful life. I thought when you get older things are suppose to calm down? I checked my email and it is through my cable company it has no spam button except to report it. Any thoughts? Am I missing something? I'm off to work now. Good to hear from you Kate.
Mod
LOL Kate you're as crazy as ever. I wish I just had a cold. I now have a full blown fever. This sucks major you know what! OMG! I'm now trying to find a substitute for my CCD class tonight because I just don't think I'll be able to make it that long. Bad enough I have to take Lucian for his kindergarten screening. I've already had to reschedule once; I don't want to have to do so again. After his appointment I have to hang around for about 45 minutes to wait for Hannah to get out of school. It doesn't make any sense to leave because the Early Childhood Center where he will be going next year, is right next door to hers. Thankfully Brian was able to take Lucian to school this morning so I didn't have to try to get myself together and take him.
They just left so I'm going to lie my butt down and hope to God I feel better soon. I just took Advil for the fever so that should help. Yes, a cure for the common cold/flu would be absolutely awesome! At this rate, they will cure cancer before they find a cure for the cold.
EB which Sands book haven't you read before, An English Bride In Scotland? That was just as awesome as her others. If you like Sands, you will definitely like that one. Or was it [book:The Hellion and the Highlander|6503155? That's the one where the h was complimenting the H's "piffle" while they made love the first time. He almost lost his erection! ROTFL!
Mod
Ummm there should be a list of "folders" EB. If you see an icon for folders click on that. That will show you all the folders you have; in box, out box, trash, and usually spam. If you see a spam fold then click on that and that will give you the list of spam emails and you can go from there. You have Comcast right? Or is it Verizon? Anyhow, have a nice day at work!
I looked in my folders and Amazon had a choice but still no spam option. Man you can't get rid of the cold/. Fever
That is just crazy but the L's piffle draws a blank with me the English bride I read
Mod
RF I was going to tell you that the weird comment box I think only looks like that if you follow a link bc this morning I was checking out some reviews on the book Rachel recommended by Victoria Paige and I wanted to thank one of the reviewers for her descriptive review and the regular box was there. The day I mentioned the new box was following one of the links you gave. I started this book today RF and it is a contemporary the H is an, Olympic skier, anyhow I think I am starting to go through a CR phase like you did at the start of the year. I think it's because CA is so sweet and innocent I was craving something rougher. LOL. I do go through my moods I tell you but this way when I do go back to CA I can appreciate it better. The H/h are caught up in a snowstorm aside the road and they have just met. They really connect and I could so see this all going down as it is anyhow they just slipped into the backseat. He has told her he is only wanting a one night stand bc he thinks he's got a genetic disease that will kill him so he doesn't allow himself to become attached but I don't think he'll be able to stop himself bc the h just tells him the way it is and no one else does that. He has a string of one night stands Rachel but only one is a repeat. She is a Sweden Olympian and they don't talk he just hands her his room key and she comes does the deed and leaves just as quick. That's what he likes I think I'm really going to enjoy this and it puts me in the mind of The Edge of Never. If you've never read and anyone wants to burrow let me know. I have The Edge of Always too. That one is interesting Rachel. The couple from the first one are still traveling together like in the first book and they meet up with this crowd on a beach. Well this slut takes a liking to the H and another takes a liking to the h anyhow their drink gets spiked and when they wake up they have these flash backs and here it's never quite clear if this chick didn't go down on the H or not. I thought I would bring that up to you bc the two of the get awful upset at this group but you can think whichever way you choose. Stupid ho. LOL I enjoyed both books and you do not have to read the second part it is complete with the first thy just give a longer forever after for the couple.
Mod
EB you crack me up when you go off on your tirades! LOL What's the name of the book you're reading? It sounds familiar--at least the Olympian skier/snowstorm scenario. I'm not liking the whole this is going to be a one night stand scenario. You know how I am about set between the protagonists. Although I'm a lot more open minded when it comes to CRs than HRs.
I'm about to fall over. Just got back from taking Lucian to his kindergarten screening and getting Hannah from school. I had to cancel my CCD class because I couldn't find a sub and there is no way I could deal with the kids tonight. I'm so done!
I'm going to try to get Hannah going on her homework and lie on the couch. Bri said he'd try to make it home early. I hope to God he does.
I'm not big on the whole one night stand but in cr I do let it go if it feels right. The two are both lonely and they just seem to connect. They share a beer and just keep sharing things with each other and the attraction hits both of them. It's just easy for me to picture I guess. Its called Coming In From The Cold by Sarina Bowen. I have not flipped to the end bc I'm afraid there's a twist and I want to be surprised. I can not believe your sick, again. You need to take something to help build up your immune system. It just seems your body just keeps getting hammered. Echinasia tea is good for that plus it's soothing.
kate wrote: "Rachel I have The Hellion and the Highlander on nook if you ever want to borrow it. I also have a few of the Hannah Howell/Lynsay Sands vampire books. It goes without saying that if any of you ha..."Thanks Kate! I will definitely let you know! Do you know if any of those are "safe" for me to read in terms of no other women whatsoever?!?
Reading Fanatic wrote: "kate wrote: "Rachel I have The Hellion and the Highlander on nook if you ever want to borrow it. I also have a few of the Hannah Howell/Lynsay Sands vampire books. It goes without saying that if ..."OMG RF! Those both sound fantastic!! I am TOTALLY adding those to my list to read soon!!! :) Those are both right up my alley. I love the "struck by love" heroes hahaha
Oh no!!! I'm so sorry you are having a relapse! That really sucks! There is no better way to put it! I am just getting home from work myself and catching up with goodreads! Then I'm going to read a little then go to bed WITH A/C! YAY! ;D I hope you start feeling better honey!
Elizabeth wrote: "Rachel I checked out the reviews on Amazon at Victoria Paige's book and I have to warn you. The book 2 in that series is similar with a separation between H/h. I guess that is typical for the autho..."Hey EB! Okay so yes I totally agree with Making Faces :) I got so sad too OMG!
Victoria Paige - I know exactly what book you are talking about. I am okay with it ONLY because he did it for his job and apparently he makes up for it 100%. That book #2 in the series is definitely not on my to-read list. In book 1 - it is mentioned that he slept with women from time to time. Definitely not a manwhore, but the heroine moved on as well because she didn't know who she was. She lost her memory and the hero thought she was dead - so they both get a pass. There is one book in her other series that I was told to stay totally away from. I don't remember if it's book 2 or 3 but it's on my not-to-read shelf. I definitely did my research on those! I have a friend that has read them all LOL She KNOWS how I am totally!
As far as alpha-males! I LOVE THEM! I never mind an alpha, but sometimes I get in moods for romantic guys too!
I actually heard of Coming in from the Cold by Sarina Bowen. It's on my to-read shelf, but I am assuming I don't know much about it because I didn't shelf it as "safe" or whatever. I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on that one for sure! It sounds good!
I also LOVED Edge of Never. I really did! Talk about a faithful hero! And just awesome! That is one of my favorite book I read when I first started reading romance.
Thank you also for your updates on Catherine Anderson :) I am getting the impression that she is one of those rare 100% safe authors for me. I will definitely take a break between books and not read CUR right after Silver Thaw. Thanks for the advice!
I hope your day has been going well!
Reading Fanatic wrote: "kate wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Kate thanks for tip. See it would have took me awhile if I got that far. LOL How is everyone in your house Kate? They all moved in or are you still getting things rea..."OMG LOL!!! Did he find out why she was saying those things during sex??? LMAO
Mod
Rachel I think a..."
Haha Hey Kate, yes I hear you about going to the doctor, but I'm stubbornly holding out for another day. The good news is the fever never went very high and after I took Advil late yesterday morning, it never came back. I feel pretty shitty this morning, but still better than yesterday. I ended up canceling my CCD class last night. After I realized I was running a fever I knew there was no way I'd be able to make it. Lucky thing too as I pretty much laid up in the bed once I got the kids home from school. Hannah did her homework at a desk right there in the bedroom while I laid down and kept myself available to help her. It was even painful to help her study for her spelling bee today. She had a list of some 100 words and after a while I got a headache calling out the words and half the time I had to repeat myself because she couldn't understand what I was saying, I was that stuffy. UGH!
Anyhow, I'm a little better today and once I get the kids off to school I plan to rest until I have to pick up Lucian from preschool. The other mom in our carpool will get Hannah so I'm good once I get Lucian home at 1.
Rachel it's funny about your safety zone. I was very impressed with the review you wrote for CAPTURED BY A LAIRD. Tell me, is there really a Safety Group? If so I'd like to join because God knows I'm sick of reading books with other women interwoven throughout. Ugh! And the worst part is that you can be reading a perfectly lovely book and then wham! Sex scene with OW just pops up and ruins the story!!!! I was never this picky in my youth...LOL, but I have definitely become more selective as I've gotten older. I'm not sure why; I just have. For instance this past summer I reread an old favorite...well maybe not quite a favorite, but I'd read it before and remember really enjoying it. It is one of the books I left at my Mom's house and I was there visiting with the kids. I found it and decided to read it again.
Well it's just as lovely as I remembered, BUT there was one mention--now please bear in mind that this is a MENTION, not the focus of the story or even an issue in the story--of the H's having a previous long-time mistress who had borne him two children. He provided a house to the mistress and children close to one of his estates and visited them from time to time. Now, I was of course impressed that he hadn't just cast them off. Considering the time period he very well could have; that was what most noblemen did back then.
Even though the h and H had been married for several years, he believed she had tricked him into it. He was engaged to her beautiful cousin. It was the night of their engagement party. The h was an orphan living with her relatives; I can't remember if she was a poor relation. Anyhow, the H gets a note he believed the h sent him and met her in the garden. Long story short, they get caught kissing and are forced to marry. They marry and he goes off. IDK but am pretty sure that he carried on during the time they are separated. But I don't remember being upset about that this summer so maybe that wasn't mentioned. I just remember having a bad taste in my mouth about the ex-mistress and illegitimate children. And like I said, this wasn't even an issue in the book. The grandfather demanded that he consummate the marriage and produce an heir and the H was thinking that he already had kids and could always legitimize his son to inherit if need be. That's how the issue with the children came up. It was a fleeting mention that cast a cloud over the entire story.
Now, I was feeling like I was being overly-sensitive. How could I allow such a fleeting thought to ruin and otherwise perfectly good story?--well, it didn't actually RUIN it, but did cast a bit of a pall over my enjoyment of the book. But after reading some of the comments on your review I don't feel so bad anymore because I realize that there are others out there who are just as, and even more, sensitive about the issue than I am. LOL That one friend of yours didn't even like the mention of the H's past mistress! You pretty much can't read a HR without a mistress or leman being mentioned. It was standard fare for back then. Oh BTW speaking of safe HRs. Have you read anything by Donna Fletcher? I was lucky enough to get a free copy of her Isle of Lies which was the first book of hers that I read and I loved it so much I then sought out other works by her.
Anyhow it's definitely a safe read. The H is a Scottish laird who is at war with the h's father. She is confined to a convent where she's lived for some 17 years. She's now 29; 4 or 5 years older than the H actually. He tricks her into marriage in order to form peace between the two clans. He then leaves her at the convent because her father convinces him that she's old and beyond her child bearing years. The ignorance back then! Ugh! Anyhow, he returns for her two months later after he learns that there is a murder plot against her. Truthfully, he had already decided to fetch her home because he couldn't stop thinking about her. In any event, there are no other women. He had been married before but was widowed for some five years. He enjoyed the ladies, but you learn that after he married the h, even thought he was to live away from her, he didn't dally with any other women. According to his best friend, the H seemed to have lost interest in other women, and the friend surmised that that was because of the effect the h had on the H. I think I've read that book twice already. LOL
I'm off to lie on the couch. I've been writing this comment on and off all morning in between getting my daughter ready and off to school. She just left and I have about twenty minutes before I have to wake my son up. Normally I'd use this time to go through the freebies, but I'm sure you ladies will forgive me if I take yet another day off. Sigh
I read it, I burrowed if I'm thinking right but thanks Kate
Did I miss the freebie list again or is there none today?
Mod
None today, EB! I took the liberty of taking yet another day off. Sorry! I have ISLE OF LIES too. I actually got mine from Amazon some time last year I think, when it was free. :-)
Thanks for being so generous, Kate! LOL I was worried I'd have my pay docked and end up owing money! ROTFL
Romance Spoiler Review Lovers
Books mentioned in this topic
A Lady's Guide to a Gentleman's Heart (other topics)Highland Deception (other topics)
The Highlander's Accidental Bride (other topics)
Beneath A Highland Moon (other topics)
Marked (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (other topics)Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (other topics)
Marcia Lynn McClure (other topics)
Then there is
Also, have you read
Also, have you read
Then there is the Playing with Fire series by Tara Sivec. I have only read the first three books and I enjoyed them. I need to read the last. I am pretty sure that one is lendable. I have the bundle package on my NOOK.
Any of those tickle your fancy?? LOL