Need a good historical romance. Other genres too. discussion
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Discussion of HR and other books. And recs.
I finished reading Miss Delectable and found it to be a pretty good mystery, but not so much as a romance. If I could, I would have given it a 3.5. I check my library's available books and found it was already wait listed, so I don't feel badly about their ordering it for me.I listened toThe Other Bennet Sister and enjoyed it immensely. It may have been a little too long, but it kept my interest. The reader was fantastic. I feel it deserved a full 4 stars. Maybe even 4.5.
Hi everyone. I am new here. Used to be a member of several book forums in the old amazon forum days. Am reading The Paris Secret which I think is very enjoyable. It uses two time lines: present and WWII. For whatever I am finding the author's language very charming. Have a great day.
Hi and welcome. I think I remember seeing you on some of the old Amazon boards.
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romance & other genres too!!
Carol wrote: "I finished reading Miss Delectable and found it to be a pretty good mystery, but not so much as a romance. If I could, I would have given it a 3.5. I check my library's available bo..."Carol, the ebook for Miss Delectable is free on US Amazon right now.
Miss Delectable free
Salt Lake Joan wrote: "Hi everyone. I am new here. Used to be a member of several book forums in the old amazon forum days. Am reading The Paris Secret which I think is very enjoyable. It uses two time lines: present and..."Welcome, Joan! We are a pretty laidback group - I hope you enjoy it here.
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Reading this one, which I did not read on Kindle, deleted and had to
get again.
HR-ML wrote: "Her Baseborn BridegroomReading this one, which I did not read on Kindle, deleted and had to buy again."
I enjoyed it and gave it a 4 rating. I started reading the second one in the series and gave up. Didn't like H or h or the queenn's court setting.
Read A Marriage of Equals by Elizabeth Rolls. I enjoyed it and would give it 4 stars just for the subject matter--interracial marriage. Of course there is no way anyone in Regency England would have accepted it, but it was a nice fantasy read.
Rolls wrote the book after reading about Dido Elizabeth Belle who actually did marry a white man.
Roberta2 wrote: "Rolls wrote the book after reading about Dido Elizabeth Belle who actually did marry a white man."Did you see the 2013 movie BELLE about Dido? I recommend it, if not.
I did see Belle--loved it. Apparently, her husband wasn't a lawyer as he was in the movie. He worked as a steward or valet.
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The criteria for above author's heroes
1) Make him handsome, preferably a bit rugged.
2) Give him an edge.
3) Make him manly, athletic, or at least able to handle himself in a fight.
4) Make him arrogant, at first.
5) Give him a soft underbelly, love for an animal or kid.
6) Give him an obstacle to overcome IE regain a title,
solve a mystery, a dangerous mission.
7) Make him slow to see that he needs a good woman in his life.
8) Make him reluctant to admit he's wrong.
9) Tell us how wonderful he is ( through the eyes of others).
10) Make him good at making love.
What do you think?
HR-ML wrote: "Historical Romance Review with Regan Walker The criteria for above author's heroes
1) Make him handsome, preferably a bit rugged.
2) Give him an edge.
3) Make him manly, athletic, or at least a..."
Sounds good to me!
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For me I'd say:
3) He needs to be able to defend himself or his lady.
Bk I gave up on: BMF was good w/ a sword, not his fists.
Too much politics & confusing so I stopped.
5) though 7)
For some reason one story was odd: the warrior H was 28 &
still a virgin. His sire had been a manho.
HR-ML wrote: "The SoldierJust started this one. I like the MCs."
I've re-read that series so many times.
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I just finished THE SKYLIGHT ROOM. It's written by a little known author and one of my favs. All his books are either a 4 or 5 for me and this one was a 5. He is just such a great storyteller. He's not not a very prolific writer. I think I mentioned his last book before this, MOON CAKE, which I also gave a 5. None of his books are very expensive and I think most of the are KU.
I read The Wrong Marquess the other day or it's more accurate to say I skimmed it hoping it would get better. It didn't. I can't recommend unless you want to get exceedingly frustrated while reading. I think I downloaded it because it was free or $0.99. Both the h and the H are written as idiots, in particular the heroine.
Roberta2 wrote: "I read The Wrong Marquess the other day or it's more accurate to say I skimmed it hoping it would get better. It didn't. I can't recommend unless you want to get exceedingly frustra..."Yikes.
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Carol wrote: "I just finished THE SKYLIGHT ROOM. It's written by a little known author and one of my favs. All his books are either a 4 or 5 for me and this one was a 5. He is just such a great s..."Carol, I put the books on my KU list. I like the way the author writes.
It's not been a great reading week for me. I am on the second Regency romance that appears to be all about privileged people upending all the conventions. Eh.
HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "Carol wrote: "I just finished THE SKYLIGHT ROOM. It's written by a little known author and one of my favs. All his books are either a 4 or 5 for me and this one was a 5. He is just ..."I'm so surprised you know of him. He has such a small following here and on Amazon. I loved all his books, except One Hit Wonder. I think that was his first attempt, so I forgive him.
I am trying to decide whether to buy more of Lisa Kleypas's Ravenel series which are on sale today. I never really got into this series. There is something missing for me in these books. I used to love her HRs. I read the first 3 of this series. Has anyone here read any of the others? Chasing Cassandra is only $1.00. Of course, I just hated the 0.99 cent bargain I read by Lorrett.
I just looked back and gave the first 2 in the series 3 stars, and I didn't even rate the 3rd book and don't remember much about it at all.
Roberta2 wrote: "I am trying to decide whether to buy more of Lisa Kleypas's Ravenel series which are on sale today. I never really got into this series. There is something missing for me in these books. I used to ..."I personally am done with Lisa Kleypas and the Ravenels. Maybe someday if she abandons all the Wallflower and Ravenel characters and starts something entirely new I might pick her up again.
I've just read this, thought the writing was very good, and enjoyed the slightly 'different' elements. It's set in Edwardian London and the h and H have special, often very uncomfortable talents. Slow burn romance, I liked both H and h.The Fire in the Glass
Carol wrote: "HappyBookWorm2020 wrote: "Carol wrote: "I just finished THE SKYLIGHT ROOM. It's written by a little known author and one of my favs. All his books are either a 4 or 5 for me and thi..."I had never heard of him before you mentioned him here, but I read an excerpt from one of his books on Amazon -liked his way with words.
Roberta2 wrote: "I am trying to decide whether to buy more of Lisa Kleypas's Ravenel series which are on sale today. I never really got into this series. There is something missing for me in these books. I used to ..."Roberta2, I read that one and sadly, don't remember too much about it - which is better than remembering that I hated it. However, I read a page or two of it, and think I will re-read it. For a dollar, I think I'd take a chance on it.
Oh my gosh, the new Alicia Cameron (Jocasta...) is terribly dull. Save yourselves the pain!
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Thanks for heads up. it was DNF for me.
@HR-ML - it’s a shame, I really liked the Georgette book that preceded it and I enjoyed all her others. Somehow this one is just moving... so... slowly...i... can’t... handle... it. The side romance was sweet tho.
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Lisanola---
Welcome! The Cameron books I enjoyed best were the stories of Clarissa, Euphemia & Georgette. But I know my opinion is subjective. Beth was so so to me.
BJ wrote: "I've just read this, thought the writing was very good, and enjoyed the slightly 'different' elements. It's set in Edwardian London and the h and H have special, often very uncomfortable talents. S..."BJ, that sounds good. I like spooky.
Carol,#226 - *The Skylight* is above my $ limit for e-books, but it did lead me on to other books that are suggested below, and I found a book that is free (done by volunteers). It does have quality issues but I am hoping they won't put me off.
It is *Cranford * by Elizabeth Gaskell and I loved the British TV series of that.
And that lead me to the trilogy *From Larkspur to Candleford* by Flora Thompson, which was a fantastic British series my daughter and I watched when it screened on TV. This was under $3.00 for me so I bought it.
I would never have found these books if I hadn't looked for the one you recommended, so thank you very much. I am delighted with my new purchases.
Vivienne wrote: "Carol,#226 - *The Skylight* is above my $ limit for e-books, but it did lead me on to other books that are suggested below, and I found a book that is free (done by volunteers). It does have qual..."
Huh, but glad you found an ebook to read.
Most of Carillo's ebooks are 2.99 or 3.99. Skylight Room just came out so it's a dollar more, but it will come down I'm sure. I don't think it's your kind of novel anyway. It takes place in NYC village in the 1950's and now.
Stopping in to wave hello.
Carol wrote: "Vivienne wrote: "Carol,#226 - *The Skylight* is above my $ limit for e-books, but it did lead me on to other books that are suggested below, and I found a book that is free (done by volunteers). ..."
Carol,
For me the Kindle price on Amazon is nearly $6 - $5.87 I think. (My memory is getting shocking!)
Carol wrote: "Vivienne wrote: "Carol,#226 - *The Skylight* is above my $ limit for e-books, but it did lead me on to other books that are suggested below, and I found a book that is free (done by volunteers). ..."
Carol,
For me the Kindle price on Amazon is nearly $6 - $5.87 I think. (My memory is getting shocking!)
I just caught up and saw you all discussed the Cameron book a month ago! Oops, I’m behind!But @HR-ML have you read Honoria? I think that was my favourite after Clarissa.
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Honoria and the Family Obligation
We discuss any book, any time. Funny you brought up Honoria,
I just finished her story and enjoyed it. Right after I finished 3
serious non-fiction books in a row. The one about the FBI guy
& murder: I like how they put the puzzle pieces together to
catch the bad guy, but some descriptions were too gross.
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