Romance Across The Ages - 2023 Challenge

[Lauren]

Thanks for the recommendation, Christine!

[Christine]

Lauren wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation, Christine!"

Admittedly, I didn't like the main character right away but I quickly grew to appreciate where she was coming from and enjoyed the love story. I can't remember where I found this out but her writing was influenced by Diana Galbadon, so you'd see similarities.

[Lauren]

I just read Follow The Heart by Anita Mills. The last half took place around the French and Indian War. So many indigenous characters that shape the story. Does this count for my American Natives category?

[Lauren]

I want to read Into The Wilderness

[Lauren]

expect. it's a long series

[Christine]

lol it has satisfying ending, so you won't need to get into the full series if you don't have the time. I suspect someone else will be able to answer your question for the Anita Mills book.

[Lauren]

Oh, it just moves on to the next family member? It looks good, but I'm not good at long series.

I'm going to count, Follow My Heart!

[Christine]

Lauren wrote: "Oh, it just moves on to the next family member? It looks good, but I'm not good at long series.

I'm going to count, Follow My Heart!"

I think the next one follows the same couple but at some point it transitions to other characters like their daughter. But I felt that Into the Wilderness had a solid ending and swoony quotes all on its own :).

[Lauren]

Victorian: Sinfully Wed By Kathleen Ayers

my choice: False of Heart by Elizabeth Hewitt

[Mariana]

I need to start my Time Travel book, or I won't finish before the end of the month!

[Christine]

I read a lot of contemporary this month. I did get around to The Starlet Spy, but the romance is a subplot. Hopefully I can get to one for Your Choice.

Update: & I did! Remember Love was my best read for July.

Mariana, what did you choose for time travel?

[Lauren]

read: Aug. 1st: The Hawk And Dove by Virginia Henley

[Lauren]

For Georgian, I read: Devon by Cordia Byers

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

I have read The Secret Duke by Jo Beverley for Georgian. I still need to find a Tudor and Diversity read .
I am a bit Topsy Turvy with my reads, for this challenge. But I am getting there.

[Mariana]

I read Becky by Callie Hutton for Diversity. It was an enjoyable novella.

[Lauren]

I need to come up with an ancient and diversity book. hmm

[Mariana]

I read Soothsayer by Kathryn Amurra. I enjoyed it and would recommend if you don't mind clean HR.

[Lauren]

I'll look into the book. Thanks for the recommendation, Mariana!

[Padma]

I read Renaissance / Tudor- The Rebel Bride by Elizabeth Moss
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background) - The Widow and the Sheikh by Marguerite kaye .
Both were good

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

I have just read a book. Where the ton thing his mother was a Indian but she’s Mexican. His best friend a Comanche. And Gypsy travellers are friends . Would this count for Diversity??

[Lauren]

I'd count it

[Mariana]

Yes, I agree it would count for Diversity: featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Thank you ladies.

[Lauren]

Do the characters have to live in America for the Civil War category?

[Mariana]

I don't think so. I read one set in Scotland, but it discussed cotton for weaving and the difficulty with shipping and the war.

[Lauren]

Thanks Mariana! That helps me pick a book

[Mariana]

Some months are so much easier than others. I already read both for October.

Civil War / Pre-Civil War - Her Traitor's Heart by Colleen Hall - completed 10/8/2023, rated 4 stars
Medieval - Lord of the North Wind by Jayne Castel - completed 10/1/2023, rated 4.5 stars

[Lauren]

For Civil War: The Kiss Flower by Gilmore

Medieval: Never Seduce A Scot and Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Just read , Resisting her Enemy Lord by Helen Dickson for Civil War read.

[Lauren]

For highlander/Scottish: In Her Highlander's Bed by Lynsay Sands or The Highland Warload's Kiss by Donna Fletcher.

[Lauren]

Around the world: I did read My Dark Prince by Julia Ross, but I didn't know if it counts because it's a made-up country. So, I also reread By Rights Of Arms by Robyn Carr. I still love that book!

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Around the World.
Wild Viking Princess
Germany and Denmark.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

I need to update my challenges. Got quite a few books to add.🤔😀

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

Highlander read for November
Nicole Locke ,, Her Legendary Highlander .

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

I have read 12 books for this challenge . But not one has been recorded as being read???

[Mariana]

Oh,no! You may have to doubt-check your shelf name.

[Lauren]

any hr on tbr: One Week A Lover by Victoria Dahl or To Marry The Devil by Terri MacKenzie

[Lauren]

restroration or Stewart book.. hmmm

[Lauren]

I'm reading The Diamond Slipper by Jane Feather. I hope it's not too depressing

[Lauren]

Damn! That JF book is Georgian, not from the Stewart era. Oh well, back to the TBR list.

[🐝 Shaz 🐝]

It would be better if they started books with a date on the first page.
With a date at least we know what timeline we are reading straight away. Instead of realising part way through the story.

[Christine]

🐝 Shaz 🐝 wrote: "It would be better if they started books with a date on the first page.
With a date at least we know what timeline we are reading straight away. Instead of realising part way through the story."

I really prefer that, too. People also don't always categorize the right books on the GR lists, so putting it on page that's available with the preview can save time.

[Padma]

January

Bodice Ripper- Lie Down in Roses by Shannon Drake
WW1- WW2- Years by Lavyrle Spencer

February
Regency - Duchess by chance by Wendy Vella
Edwardian - Titanic Affair by Amanda Grange

March
Americana/Gilded - Sunset Embrace by Sandra Brown

April
Pirate - My Lady Vixen by Connie Mason
Western- Savage Thunder by Johannah Lindsey

May:
American Revolution-Petals on the river by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Viking- Lord of Raven's peak by Catherine Coulter

June:
Native American- Love in the Wind by Madeline Baker
Victorian - Black Silk by Judith Ivory

July:
Time Travel - The Outlaw Viking by Sandra Hill
Your Choice - Seeing Danger by Wendy Vella

August:
Renaissance / Tudor- The Rebel Bride by Elizabeth Moss
Diversity (featuring at least one lead character with diverse racial/ethnic background) - The Widow and the Sheikh by Marguerite kaye

September:
Georgian - Midnight Marriage by Lucinda Brant
Ancient World / Prehistorical- Sold and Seduced by Michelle Styles

October:
Civil War / Pre-Civil War- And one wore gray by Heather Graham
Medieval- Everlasting by Kathleen Woodiwiss

November:
Around the World (other than Britain or American) - Royal Rapture by Robin Gideon
Scottish / Highlander- Highland Fire by Elizabeth Thornton

December:
Any Historical Romance on your TBR- And One rode west by Heather Graham
Restoration / Stuarts- A highlander never surrenders by Paula Quinn
Completed This challenge with 23 categories. Enjoyed it. Looking forward to the 2024 challenge

[Lauren]

Congrats, Padma!

[Jan]

Wow! Well done. Thanks for sharing your list, Padma. Gives me some ideas for the 2024 challenge :)

Sadly I was not able to complete this challenge this year, but I'm going to go for it again in 2024 and see how I go.

[Padma]

Thank you Lauren Jan.