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message 3601: by Sophia. (new)

Sophia.  (sophiaspaperbacks) | 3 comments Hello, I'm Sophia, new to this group and fairly new to GR, even though I've been unofficially using it for years. Life would be dull without books and music, I'm unapologetically addicted to Romance and all it's sub genre's (well, almost all of them). Hoping to meet other romance readers out there. If romance is your thing (I'm assuming it is, since you're here), please add me as I'd love to make more GR friends. Can't wait to connect with you. Cheers. x


message 3602: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Christy wrote: "Hello! I got a message telling me to check out the PTP challenge. I didn't sign up for it but decided to check it out because my brain was like "oh, maybe it's for new members, or maybe you automat..."

Haha - your intro cracked me up Christy!! I'm sure you would have blitzed the challenge had you signed up 🤪

Great to meet you and look forward to seeing you around the group and in the challenges!


message 3603: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Sophia wrote: "Hello, I'm Sophia, new to this group and fairly new to GR, even though I've been unofficially using it for years. Life would be dull without books and music, I'm unapologetically addicted to Romanc..."

Welcome Sophia! I'm sure you will find plenty of like-minded readers here. Jump in to any of the challenges and have fun!! The team challenges are great ways to meet up with new friends - check out the Meet & Greet challenge that is open right now ;) And another team challenge will open within the next day or so...


message 3604: by Christy (new)

Christy (mrscrissyh) | 7 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "Christy wrote: "Hello! I got a message telling me to check out the PTP challenge. I didn't sign up for it but decided to check it out because my brain was like "oh, maybe it's for new members, or m..."


I'm glad someone got a kick out of it. Lol. I was starting to think I had written too much. :p


message 3605: by Chan (new)

Chan | 5095 comments Christy wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Christy wrote: "Hello! I got a message telling me to check out the PTP challenge. I didn't sign up for it but decided to check it out because my brain was like "oh, maybe it's for..."

I enjoyed it too. I'm sure Jane was excited to read that someone read her rules not once, but twice. LOL


message 3606: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments So true Chan!!! My work was fully appreciated 🤓


message 3607: by Shelley (new)

Shelley Justice (shelley_justice) Hi, I’m a newly published author and new to the group. Hello to everyone!


message 3608: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome Shelley - good luck with your writing!


message 3609: by Christy (new)

Christy (mrscrissyh) | 7 comments Is it not customary to make sure you understand the rules? lol.


message 3610: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Sure! But they don’t get a lot of love ❤️ 🤣


message 3611: by Christy (new)

Christy (mrscrissyh) | 7 comments That's fair. lol. You very obviously put a lot of time and thought into them.


message 3612: by Sophia. (new)

Sophia.  (sophiaspaperbacks) | 3 comments Jane (PS) wrote: Welcome Sophia! I'm sure you will find plenty of like-minded readers here. Jump in to any of the..."

Thanks Jane! Looking forward to it


message 3613: by Stella (new)

Stella Fox | 3 comments hello hello - brand new here - I love romance and erotica stories. Am quite excited to connect with other enthusiasts :)


message 3614: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Hey Stella! Welcome to the group!! I’m sure you will find plenty of fodder & friends here. Jump in anywhere to get started 😊


message 3615: by Rutvi (new)

Rutvi Shah Hi everyone I love reading YA dark suspense romance novels. Recommend me some good books !!


message 3616: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Rutvi wrote: "Hi everyone I love reading YA dark suspense romance novels. Recommend me some good books !!"

Welcome to the group Rutvi!! Hope you find some great books, but sadly 'dark suspense' isn't my thing :) I know there will be members here though that do have heaps of those books on their shelves.

Feel free to poke around the threads and see what's being read 🙂


message 3617: by Carolyn Estep (new)

Carolyn Estep | 1 comments Hi all! I'm Carolyn and I'm from North Carolina. I have a love for reading that started really young, but I'm only just now getting back into it this year. Romance by far is my favorite genre and I'm interested to see more recommendations and discuss books as none of my friends are readers :)


message 3618: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome to the group Carolyn! There’s plenty of challenges to join and start discussing books! And not having friends & family to share your love of books & romance with you is SO common. I hope you have a great time here😊


message 3619: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (aconight) | 40 comments Hey everyone! I'm Liz from New York. Have my BA in literary analysis but besides the analytical side I have always had a passion for reading. Been a fan of gothic romance novels for some time now. Feel as if I haven't read enough of the other subgeners in romance as a whole yet. Recently I have been wanting to dive in and discover more. Hope to read great recommendations and participate in some challenges.


message 3620: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Elizabeth wrote: "Hey everyone! I'm Liz from New York. Have my BA in literary analysis but besides the analytical side I have always had a passion for reading. Been a fan of gothic romance novels for some time now. ..."

Welcome to the group Elizabeth!! There are plenty of places to jump in and start poking around :) Just ask questions in any of the active threads (if needed) ~ everyone is pretty helpful 😊


message 3621: by Harriet Lulu (new)

Harriet Lulu | 1 comments Hi. Happy to be part of the group. I am a rom-com reader and indie writer of rom-com's. I can't wait to see what you all recommend!


message 3622: by Gustaf (new)

Gustaf | 1936 comments Hello everyone!
My name is Gustaf. I'm living in Stockholm, Sweden with my husband and our crazy Whippet puppy Toby. I joined this group mainly because some friends talked me into joining the Amazing race challenge. Yes I'm easy lol. I'm a creative writing student and working a few hours a month at a book shop. These days I'm almost exclusively reading M/M romance.


message 3623: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Lulu wrote: "Hi. Happy to be part of the group. I am a rom-com reader and indie writer of rom-com's. I can't wait to see what you all recommend!"

Welcome Lulu!! Hope you enjoy checking out the threads :)


message 3624: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Gustaf wrote: "Hello everyone!
My name is Gustaf. I'm living in Stockholm, Sweden with my husband and our crazy Whippet puppy Toby. I joined this group mainly because some friends talked me into joining the Amaz..."


Great to see you here Gustaf!! I know I've seen you around the MMR group as well :) Hope you are having fun over in the Race!!


message 3625: by Jacq (new)

Jacq (blackmaria) Hi everyone. My name's Jacq and I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I've been reading romance on and off since my mum introduced me to Georgette Heyer around age 13, but in the last six months or so I've been really getting into romance (especially since we've been in a really strict lockdown here- I'm all for the escapism right now). Up until now I've been mostly reading historical, but I'm getting more into contemporary as well, and hoping I'll find lots of recs for both in this group :)

I don't have many friends who read romance, so I'm excited to share a space with like-minded folk :)


message 3626: by Renee (new)

Renee Nicole | 175 comments Hey RRRC, just wanted to drop in and wave hello to everyone! I'm not new to the group, but I've been on a long reading hiatus. I think I was last active on here back in 2016? (Mods, jeez! You guys are amazing!!) I went back to school to get my Bachelor's degree, and my GOD, the stress. Between working full time and getting that done, reading for pleasure just fell to the wayside.

Buuuut, I have finally accomplished that goal, and it took almost no time for me to start burring my nose in books again. This was always one of my favorite groups, so I know I'll start getting active here again. Baby steps, I'm sure. But I'm so stoked to be back and I love seeing what everyone is reading and enjoying!!


message 3627: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Jacq wrote: "Hi everyone. My name's Jacq and I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I've been reading romance on and off since my mum introduced me to Georgette Heyer around age 13, but in the last six months or so I'v..."

OMG - I was close to the same age when Mum bought me a GH book as well :) She didn't read them herself, but very happy to feed my addiction!


message 3628: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Renee wrote: "Hey RRRC, just wanted to drop in and wave hello to everyone! I'm not new to the group, but I've been on a long reading hiatus. I think I was last active on here back in 2016? (Mods, jeez! You guys ..."

Congrats Renee!! What a great achievement - especially if you were juggling work as well :) ...And now you are rewarded (slowly) with books again 🥰 Great to see you back here,

Have fun!


message 3629: by Sadie (new)

Sadie Jacks (sadiejacks) Hi. I just joined today. I love books. All of them that allow me to escape into a world that has an HEA or HFN. I've been reading romance since middle school...can I get an amen for Nancy Drew and Ned Nickerson? Slow burn angst that kills by degrees.

I moved on to the more risque authors of Nora Roberts and Danielle Steele in high school. I've been a romance addict ever since. And indie publishing has been my own personal version of heaven. So many great stories, great authors, great series. AHHH! I love them all.

I used Covid to best use and decided to become a romance author as well. So far I've written and published 10 books (most are PNR RH, with two in the dark romance mafia billionaire genre) in 2020. I'm hoping to continue to write.

I'm also wanting to get all up in the reader challenges. I had no idea this was even a thing, but thank Sweet Suzie it is! If you've got some favorite romance authors across all subgenres, hit me up. Although, I do ask that they are written in English. Thanks!

I'd love to make some bookish friends and discuss books, add more book boyfriends to my lists, and travel to wonderful and far off lands in my head. Shoot me a friend request if you'd like.

Sadie J


message 3630: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Hi, I'm Jen. I've always got time for a good romance novel, and since I've spent my lockdown cramming through close to a hundred, I decided it might be time to meet some other people to discuss these with instead of just rambling to my poor partner! Plus who can resist a good reading challenge?!


message 3631: by Samia (new)

Samia Vermeulen | 1 comments Hey hey!
My name is Samia from Cape Town in South Africa. Ive always been the lone wolf ever since primary school, usually the girl who spent her time in the school library during break times or lost in a book in the school passages. Now at 21, I still classify myself as the lone wolf but my wolf pack has somewhat grown to maybe 4 or 5 other members. Still prefer losing myself in a romance or ever a rom-com. I love the idea of love and being in love and Ive always been a dreamer or someone who fantasized a lot about love. So after joining Goodreads I knew I wanted to find a group who shared similar book choices as I do.
I really look forward to joining in on the challenges and being open to more book choices ♥️


message 3632: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome to the group Sadie, Jen and Samia!!! Great to have you join in the fun here! Sounds like COVID-19 has been kicking butts all over the place, but the advantage for some is time to read! (In my case I am busier than ever - but at least I’m healthy!!)

Hope you find some great new books and authors here. Look forward to seeing you in our threads!


message 3633: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Carla wrote: "Hi! My name is Carla. I was born and raise in Puerto Rico and currently living in Maryland. I used to be in the group a long time ago and between thing I stop reading as much as I use too. Looking ..."

Welcome back Carla!! Hope you get some great reading covered 😊


message 3634: by Braylynn (last edited Oct 30, 2020 11:16AM) (new)

Braylynn  (braylynnreads) Hi my name is braylynn but you all can call me lynn
i was born in austin texas. i have read romance books since i was in 1st grade haha i love to read if it the right book:) i would love to be friends with my fellow romance readers :)


message 3635: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth | 4 comments Hi everyone!


I'm Elizabeth from California. Just wanted to drop in and say hello to my fellow romance lovers. Feel free to say hi! :)


message 3636: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome to the group Lynn - hope you have fun here!

And thanks for dropping by Elizabeth :)


message 3637: by Kathy (new)

Kathy | 2 comments Hi Everyone,
My name is Kathy and I live in northern NY.
I look forward to joining some challenges and discussing books. It looks like you have a lot of different activities. I love to read different genre’s, but romance is my favorite. This group looks like it will be fun!


message 3638: by Jane (PS), Moderator (last edited Nov 07, 2020 01:27AM) (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome to the group Kathy!! There is always heaps going on - whether it is individual challenges or part of a team. If you aren't sure about something, please just ask. Everyone is very happy to help :)


message 3639: by Drey (new)

Drey (justdrey) Hi, I'm Drey!
Currently in London.
Sci-fi and romance lover. Just wanted to drop by and say hello to my fellow book lovers!


message 3640: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome to the group Drey!! Hope you have fun checking out our shelves and challenges 🙂


message 3641: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (readwithhugo) Hi, new friends!! My name is Shannon and I live in Boston. I read mostly romance and thrillers (especially romantic suspense, which is the best of both worlds lol)

I'm new to GR groups but I'm excited to participate and chat about books!


message 3643: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Welcome Shannon and Diamond ;) Hope you have fun checking out all the challenges here and feel free to browse our book shelves.


message 3644: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Author Nadia wrote: "Dear Romance Readers,


Hope you are doing well today. I’m reaching out to you because I have a favor to ask.


Have you ever had on your bucket list that you wanted to write a book, or fulfill you..."


Hi Nadia - this should have been posted in this folder:
(Self) Promotion

Comments in threads that are not for that purpose will be removed. I will delete this comment in the next few hours.

Good luck with your writing.


message 3645: by Anshu (new)

Anshu (vampirexx25) | 76 comments Hello!!!!

I am Anshu and I am a book addict. I read all things romance so, I am hoping to get some good recommendations.


message 3646: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Anshu wrote: "Hello!!!!

I am Anshu and I am a book addict. I read all things romance so, I am hoping to get some good recommendations."


Welcome to romance-challenge addict central Anshu!! Hopefully we can keep feeding your need for happy endings 🌼


Bhuvi (Thriving In The Blues) (thrivingintheblues) Hi! I am Bhuvi and I love reading. Hoping to find good recommendations and discuss my favorite books!


message 3648: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Bhuvi wrote: "Hi! I am Bhuvi and I love reading. Hoping to find good recommendations and discuss my favorite books!"

Welcome to the group Bhuvi!! Feel free to check out the books in our threads and on our shelves - hope you find some good books!!


message 3649: by Kayla (new)

Kayla (kaylakoola) | 6 comments Hey there! After falling back in love with reading, I'd be happy to get recommendations and take on some challenges.


message 3650: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24347 comments Kayla wrote: "Hey there! After falling back in love with reading, I'd be happy to get recommendations and take on some challenges."

Welcome to the group Kayla! Hope you find some great reads - the challenges are a great way to see what members are reading, and what they have enjoyed 🌼


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