Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired discussion
Introductions....
Welcome Caroline! I still have a hard time buying a romance if it has a picture similiar to the ones they used to be on all of them. Why? Idk, bc Romance is the largest, most popular genre out there. Go figure.
Kristi wrote: "...Why? Idk, bc Romance is the largest, most popular genre out ..."I know Kristi! Still have to admit, "those" covers are just one more reason I love my ererader :-)
CaroB wrote: "Kristi wrote: "...Why? Idk, bc Romance is the largest, most popular genre out ..."I know Kristi! Still have to admit, "those" covers are just one more reason I love my ererader :-)"
LOL! I know what you mean. Just look at this one
.
Exactly! Not only bc of the C/O line, but I have kids. Kids don't want their parents showing...sexuality. It embarrasses them. They see these covers? It makes everyone uncomfortable.
Don't misunderstand. We talk very openly with our kids about sex, we're just respectful of their desire to ignore the fact that we (the parents) obviously partake of it ourselves. Ha ha!
Kristi wrote: "Exactly! Not only bc of the C/O line, but I have kids. Kids don't want their parents showing...sexuality. It embarrasses them. They see these covers? It makes everyone uncomfortable.
Don't ..."
I'm sure children around the world appreciate that, LOL!
Hi My name is Annie and I live in Upstate NY. My favorite book is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I love all of Lisa Kleypas' books. I read contemporary and historial romances. I am not much into challenges so I thought that this group would be good for me. (the impaired part)
Annie wrote: "Hi My name is Annie and I live in Upstate NY. My favorite book is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I love all of Lisa Kleypas' books. I read contemporary and historial romances. I am not much into c..."Welcome Annie!
Annie wrote: "Hi My name is Annie and I live in Upstate NY. My favorite book is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I love all of Lisa Kleypas' books. I read contemporary and historial romances. I am not much into c..."Hi Annie! Welcome. Having come from Upstate NY myself, let's clarify. Ha ha.
That poor state is divided into so many sections. Southern Tier, the City (of course), Upstate & Northern. I'm sure there's more, but those are the ones I know.
I've actually lived in Upstate and Northern. You?
Kristi wrote: "Annie wrote: "Hi My name is Annie and I live in Upstate NY. My favorite book is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I love all of Lisa Kleypas' books. I read contemporary and historial romances. I am n..."Don't forget Central NY. I like to think I'm in Upstate NY myself, but I get so confused.
Yep Central too. Ha ha! Do you know, are there other states as divided as NY? I would imagine so, but then again, I'm a little embarrassed to admit us NY'ers can be a bit...eccentric and a touch...full of ourselves. :O
Well I actually live in Central NY (Utica)or it could be called the Mohawk Valley. There are 5 names (Upstate, Central, Mohawk Valley and foothills of the Adirondack Mountains or Gateway to the Adirondacks) for my region. I usually just say Upstate.
Welcome Annie! I have been meaning to read Outlander myself as I've heard what a wonderful book it is!
Annie wrote: "Well I actually live in Central NY (Utica)or it could be called the Mohawk Valley. There are 5 names (Upstate, Central, Mohawk Valley and foothills of the Adirondack Mountains or Gateway to the Adi..."Yeah we did too. I originally lived in the Rochester area. My husband is military, so after living elsewhere for 10 years we got stationed at Ft Drum. I kept saying Upstate. Then I kept seeing and hearing NNY. I thought "What?".
Yep, Northern NY. Of course when you live less than 15 miles from the Canadian border I guess that's pretty Northern.
But I've taken away from your introduction. Sorry! Welcome to the group! I'm also glad to have another NY'er here.
Kristi wrote: "Annie wrote: "Well I actually live in Central NY (Utica)or it could be called the Mohawk Valley. There are 5 names (Upstate, Central, Mohawk Valley and foothills of the Adirondack Mountains or Gate..."I've decided that I'm in the upper region of central NY, LOL! Either way, I've had it with all the snow and ice!
Ha ha! Good answer! I understand about the snow. That was a huge reason why I was glad to leave. I didn't mind it so much as a kid living there, but when I moved back as an adult? Ugh! No thank you!
It's much more fun to play in than to shovel and drive in.
Michelle & Kristi - Never mind spring. I just want it to be Summer!!!!!!!!!!I agree- I never minded the weather when I was a kid. Now want to move South or to Arizona.
Annie wrote: "Michelle & Kristi - Never mind spring. I just want it to be Summer!!!!!!!!!!I agree- I never minded the weather when I was a kid. Now want to move South or to Arizona."
Ooooh Annie, South is nice. The only problem is that if there ever is bad weather you have to be careful. The drivers...ugh. Southerners don't know how, and Northerners think it's not that bad. Overall, you get really slow mixed with way too fast all at once.
I know everyone's not into posting in "intro threads", but I've noticed we've gotten quite a few new members within the last few weeks, and just wanted to welcome all the newbies. Don't be shy, feel free to introduce yourself :)
Hi everyone, my name is Michelle and i am from Newfoundland,Canada.Love to read and can't seem to stay away from bookstores!Romance novels are my fav genre but i also read bios and historical fiction too. Love Lisa Kleypas,Julia Quinn,Karen Ranney and so many others.I am 41 yrs old,mother of an 18 and 16 yr old boy and girl and i am a nurse.So glad i found Goodreads and these wonderful groups to join as i love reading challenges and i don't feel that i am the only obsessive reader around!
Another Michelle- welcome!! And it's always nice to have another nurse in the group!I have read a couple of Karen Ranney's books, some of which I love (Tapestry and Till Next We Meet), and others I thought were just okay. Which ones are you favorites?
Michelle wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Michelle and i am from Newfoundland,Canada.Love to read and can't seem to stay away from bookstores!Romance novels are my fav genre but i also read bios and historical ficti..."Welcome Michelle!!!!!
Well i have just dicovered Karen Ranney although she has several books out.The one i am currently reading is
.Pretty steamy but i love it and i am only half way through.Going to do a night shift so i'll have it finished before i get off.Don't want to give too much away but an earl falls for a widow even though he's fallen on hard times financially and has to marry an heiress.She(the widow)has a little secret of her own!No i am not going to tell you! You have to read the book to find out!lol!Heck i still don't know how it ends!
Welcome Michelle! I have read a few Karen Ranneys (the Highland Lords series) and I liked them, but haven't read one yet that I loved. Might have to give "After the kiss" a go!
Michelle wrote: "Well i have just dicovered Karen Ranney although she has several books out.The one i am currently reading is .Pretty steamy but i love it and i am only half way thr..."I'm glad you are enjoying After the Kiss, that is actually one I read and didn't like. Loved the first half and hated the second. Didn't like how the hero treated the heroine (IMHO). I hope you like the second half more than I did! I highly recommend Tapestry to everyone.
Thanks, new Michelle, for letting us know about Ms. Ranney.Thanks, Megan, for your 2¢ worth. LOL! Just kidding. I'm sorry; I shouldn't tease you while you're not 100%. I did marked
as a TBR. BTW, got you rec,
, in the mail today. Dying to read it, but I'm in the middle of three books now (I usually only do two, one paper/one audio).
Lisa Kay wrote: "Thanks, new Michelle, for letting us know about Ms. Ranney.Thanks, Megan, for your 2¢ worth. LOL! Just kidding. I'm sorry; I shouldn't tease you while you're not 100%. I did marked [bookcover..."
LOL! I'm always happy to give my 2¢!! I really hope you enjoy [bookcover:Tapestry|799268] and
when you get a chance to read them!
Hi, everyone.I'm Angie and I live in Fort Worth, TX. I love to read and I love reading challenges. I've participated in the Seasonal Reading Challenge group for the past three years, but I never do very well.
I'm really looking forward to participating in some challenges with you all. :)
My favorite romance novel is The Duchess by Jude Deveraux. My favorite non-romance novel is A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.
Welcome Angie! I have a soft spot for Jude Devereaux as she was my first intro into the world of Romance books. My favourites were
and
. Have you read those? I often think it would be interesting to go back and read them now and see if they still have the same pull. Hope you enjoy your time here at the RLftC-I group, everyone I've met here is really friendly!
Welcome, Angie! We are glad you're here! I just started a book that opens in Fort Worth, The Queen of the Prarie.
Hi, Everyone! My name is Laura Landon and I'm from the midwest, USA. (NE) I LOVE to read, especially historical romance, and I LOVE to write. My 4th Victorian historical will come out at the end of this month. I'm so glad I found this group! I love keeping up with the books all of you enjoy!
Hi Laura!! Welcome to the group! ; ) I love Historical Romances as well. I'll have to look out for your books!
Hello all! My name is Heather and live in dreary Ohio. I've read romance books since I was 13 years old and the genre has never relinquished its hold on me.
I prefer contemporary and suspenseful romance sub-genres, but I'm not exclusive.
My current favorites are Shades of Twilight by Linda Howard and The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss (which was the 1st romance book I ever read at the ripe of age of 13).
I look forward to partaking in the challenges here and talking with you all.
Hi Heather and welcome!!! You're going to love it here! This is an awesome group!
Welcome, Laura and Heather!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome, Laura and Heather!"Thank you, Lisa!
Heather wrote: "Hello all! My name is Heather and live in dreary Ohio...."
Welcome! I'm from dreary Ohio too :)
Kit★ wrote: "Heather wrote: "Hello all! My name is Heather and live in dreary Ohio...."
Welcome! I'm from dreary Ohio too :)"
Will this rain ever go away? lol
Thanks for the welcome!
CaroB wrote: "Welcome Laura and Heather!"Thank you!
Megan wrote: "Welcome Angie, Laura, and Heather!!"Thanks!
HI, my name is Elissa. I live in Vermont, USA. I love reading. My favorite book if I have to pick just one would be Lady Pirate. I love Lynsay Sands historical romances.
Welcome, Elissa! I love a good pirate book. I haven't read Lady Pirate in years; however, I just read Across a Moonlit Sea which was excellent - heavy on the pirate fighting and strategy.
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I'm Caroline from Australia. I am a complete addict when it comes to reading romances and am quite willing to give any of the sub-genres a try. I started as a teenager with Jude Dever..."
Welcome Caroline!!