Need a good historical romance. Other genres too. discussion
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The Girl is Not for Christmas
Sorry I could not link this: I had the first word wrong.
On other topic, I think having a baby would change everything.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW----The Girl is Not for Christmas
Sorry I could not link this: I had the first word wrong.
On other topic, I think having a baby would change everything."
Thank you for the link. I have bought a few books from this author and current reviews suggest this is one of her best.
HR-ML, thanks for the link. I borrowed it through KU.
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This Sunday 2 PM onward (eastern time) on Me-TV: MTM, Mama's Family episodes, etc featuring Betty.
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "I am loving this book! Thanks to all who recommended it. The Girl is Not for Christmas"
When I found it in Nov 2020 I was very pleasantly surprised by it, since, in general, Emma Leech's stories are not quite to my taste. But this one has been added to my re-read Christmas list, along with Jayne Fresina's "Snow" stories, some Mary Balogh and some Carla Kelly.
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I liked Sydney Poitier. He was in many good films.
HR-ML wrote: "Just read that Sidney Poitier died. A great actor. He learned English by watching TV. He and several A-listers (Newman, McQueen, Streisand) created /owned First Artists production co. to 'green lig..."Was it to learn English or to lose his Bahamian English accent?
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I read Poitier's autobiography years ago. He came across as quite egotistical but maybe he needed to feel superior to break through in the film industry at a time when there really weren't any people of color except in minor roles. I loved his films. He was exceedingly charismatic.
HR-ML wrote: "What man is not driven by ego?"Good point. ETA possibly only one, if you are a Christian.
I liked The Girl is Not for Christmas so much that I'm reading another of her books. I like the detail she puts in her books.
HappyBookWorm, Let me know if you like the title you are currently reading by Leech.
I am sure I have asked this question before, but does anyone know what is going on with Meredith Duran? Did she take a break or stop writing HRs?
Roberta2 wrote: "I am sure I have asked this question before, but does anyone know what is going on with Meredith Duran? Did she take a break or stop writing HRs?"Nobody seems to know. It has been quite a while since her last book. Was that the one about Lockwood? And I'm linking you to something interesting from 2011. It seems that Duran has a younger sister who also writes books, but they are, I believe, YA and fantasy.
https://www.sherrythomas.com/blog/aut...
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Message #672. I did GR reviews on this author's:
1) One Wicked Winter
2) Persuading Patience.
Both are IMO only.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW---Message #672. I did GR reviews on this author's:
1) One Wicked Winter
2) Persuading Patience.
Both are IMO only."
I read your reviews and noticed they were both 4 stars. It's good to have another historical romance author to add to the read-list. Some of my old favorite authors have fallen off the list. :(
I have not been that impressed with Mary Balogh's newest series or Anne Gracie's newest books. :(
I'd like to recommend Grace Burrowes' Lady Violet series. I read the first book and really enjoyed it. The book I read focused on the mystery although there were two romantic interests for Lady Violet. They are long-time friends of hers. Her husband died two years before and had been unfaithful to her. They had no children, a disappointment to her.
Lady Violet Investigates
FYI I don't know about overseas rules, but I usually get her books to review because I signed up for her blog and leave comments when she posts if anyone is interested in reviewing. I have both Miss Delightful and the first Violet book to read and review.
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I'm almost afraid anymore to do reviews. Some folks get
prickly when they disagree w/ your opinion. It's only a
book review- not a cure for cancer or COVID!
Miss Dignified by G. Burrowes
I liked the MCs but they got lost in the heroine's family drama.
The first 2 in series were better, IMO.
Thanks for Lady Violet: I like romance-mysteries.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW----I'm almost afraid anymore to do reviews. Some folks get
prickly when they disagree w/ your opinion. It's only a
book review- not a cure for cancer or COVID!
Miss Dignified by G. Burrow..."
Do you find many "prickly" dissenters to your opinion here on Goodreads? That used to be the case on Amazon, I know, because the comments left at reviews could be quite unpleasant at times, but here at GR I find comments to be much more civil.
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Maybe half dozen? Sometimes I erase them. GR generally is
more civil. I don't expect everyone to agree but using tact
should apply to everyone. One reviewer called me a racist!
HR-ML, is this at your reviews of non-fiction books about government and politics? We are such a polarized society now that any little comment can trigger some people's wrath. But I think that reviews of romance novels are fairly safe from that.
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I have done book reviews on POTUS, SCOTUS, Congress, FBI/ CIA/ Secret Service, Trump, police, mental health, political families, true crime etc. Most feedback was + or we agreed to disagree. We Were 8 Years in Power. No push-back on this one. Not that I'm complaining.
60 Minutes had last night the man who started Story Corps in 2003, and now One Small
Step. The purpose of the latter is to find common ground, between 2 politically opposed persons.
Revised.
HR-ML wrote: "HBW----I'm almost afraid anymore to do reviews. Some folks get
prickly when they disagree w/ your opinion. It's only a
book review- not a cure for cancer or COVID!
Miss Dignified by G. Burrow..."
I had to read Miss Dignified twice before I could understand what was going on. This was a romance but there was a larger plot behind it that it took me a while to figure out. The bad guy got his comeuppance at the end, and the main couple figured everything out. I liked it.
I'm being deliberately vague because when I finally figured out what was going on and got all the family relationships straight - wow. A villain and a hero.
HR-ML wrote: "The racist comment was under the autobio of Cicely Tyson. I have done book reviews on POTUS, SCOTUS, Congress, FBI/ CIA/ Secret Service, Trump, police, mental health, political families, true cri..."
You are reading serious books, not just fiction and some of them are hot topics. It's a shame that it is hard to have civil discussions and debate issues. It's one reason I appreciate this group so much.
I grew up with a parent who enjoyed arguing (debating). We could switch sides.
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Miss Dignified. Who was who was confusing to start.
When I was younger, I enjoyed informal debates. They exhaust me now. I don't let the author being conservative or liberal effect my book review. If the book has no new material, I note it. If the subject of the profile has an image problem or inconsistency, I note it. Reviews are less fun for me than they formerly were.
On rom reviews, I don't want to argue with a poster yes/ no was the h TSTL? LOL!
HR-ML wrote: "HBW----Miss Dignified. Who was who was confusing to start.
When I was younger, I enjoyed informal debates. They exhaust me now. I don't let the author being conservative or liberal effect my bo..."
I can't remember the last time I read anything serious. I did enjoy Miss Dignified after the second read when I figured out what was happening. Half of the book was romance, and half of it was about former soldiers protecting a man who had protected them. Miss Dignified was also looking for her missing brother. It was a more complex plot than most romances and very well done. I feel bad about giving away that much.
I have just finished reading some modern romance books. Have just started to read A Pirate Love by Johanna Lindsey. I like a Pirate story and love Johanna Lindsey books 📚. So I am hoping this will be a good read.
Her Mallory series was one of my favourite. Though it has been some years since I read them.
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A re-read from yrs ago. Not as good the 2nd time. Or is it me?"
I read at least one book by that author, wasn't terrifically impressed at the time. I mi..."
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "HR-ML wrote: "Highland Hero
A re-read from yrs ago. Not as good the 2nd time. Or is it me?"
I read at least one book by that author, wasn't terrifically impressed at the time. I mi..."
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Sorry I accidently erased your post, not mine. My mistake! I have a bunch of A. Scott romances in paperback. Most of my rom reads in the last several mos. seem blah or average.
Just finished a great read by an author I had not read before.This is MOC with h needing to marry after being compromised.
She's a great heroine, H and built relationships with his staff by treating them as people not servants. Little bit of steam suited the plot. It's book 3 in the series, so I immediately bought 1-2.
BJ wrote: "Just finished a great read by an author I had not read before.This is MOC with h needing to marry after being compromised.
She's a great heroine, H and built relationships with his staff by treati..."
I read 2 and gave it a 4 star rating. I'm looking forward to reading others in the series. BTW, hoopladigital.has the series.
I like Highlander and Viking story’s. My ancestors are from the Orkney Islands which were invaded by the Vikings. My dads was from the Highlands . This is probably why I like to read About them 📚😂
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I like to read about Highlanders & Lowlanders b/c of their loyalty
& family closeness. And of course, Highlanders in kilts- can't beat
that.
Thanks, OLT. Looking forward to reading it.
Does anyone know why the price of kindle books has jumped so much? Is Amazon taking more of a cut? I read too many HRs to buy them all at 9.99 or more each.
Roberta2 wrote: "Does anyone know why the price of kindle books has jumped so much? Is Amazon taking more of a cut? I read too many HRs to buy them all at 9.99 or more each."And you don't even own them. Can't lend them. Can't give them to someone. I'm finding my library very useful. Can't find everyone I want to read, but I can certainly find enough to keep me reading.
Roberta2 wrote: "Does anyone know why the price of kindle books has jumped so much? Is Amazon taking more of a cut? I read too many HRs to buy them all at 9.99 or more each."That's been a puzzle to me for a while now. I won't buy any romance that costs more than five or six dollars, maybe seven if it's a favorite author. Why an e-book has to cost from ten to fourteen dollars now is beyond me. And another gripe: It used to be possible to get them at reduced prices after they had been out for a while but very few to no good ones are found when I check the Daily Deals.
Roberta2 wrote: "Does anyone know why the price of kindle books has jumped so much? Is Amazon taking more of a cut? I read too many HRs to buy them all at 9.99 or more each."I have noticed that, and many books are even higher than that. I think part of it is linked to the publisher. I looked it up and the article I read suggested it was also because we have fewer readers.
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "Roberta2 wrote: "Does anyone know why the price of kindle books has jumped so much? Is Amazon taking more of a cut? I read too many HRs to buy them all at 9.99 or more each."I have noticed that, ..."
That article must have been put out by the publishers because everything I'vr read says reading has increased since the pandemic started. They're charging more because they can.
Found a new author (to me) Louise Allen I enjoyed this book especially the heroine.
She's observant, genuinely kind and a nice person.
BJ wrote: "Found a new author (to me) Louise Allen I enjoyed this book especially the heroine.
She's observant, genuinely kind and a nice person.
[bookcover:The Earl's Marriage Bargain|5345..."
I also read that one. I gave it 4 stars. I am looking forward to reading more novels by her. Luckily my library carries many of her books in ebook form.
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Trying to get him to read probably wont work then. I tried it with my son. I wanted to give a kids Kindle to my grandchildren, but my DIL preferred that they read real books. Now they're all grown up and read NO books.