Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman is $2.99! This one has been recommended on several podcasts we’ve done with other romance authors. I remember this being shelved as fiction in some bookstores, so I’ve also been hesitant to pick it up as a romance. Any thoughts?
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson is $2.99! This book released in January and I bought it in a huge YA book haul, though I haven’t gotten to read it yet. Readers love the mystery and the setting, but warn that the ending feels like a cliffhanger. Have you read it?
Back when I was a little baby Elyse, still too embarrassed to check out romances from the library lest the librarian judge me, I raided my aunt’s Johanna Lindsey stash. I had just finished reading everything Kathleen Woodiwiss had ever written (which wasn’t much) and was hungering for more. My aunt was an avid romance reader and had all of Lindsey’s paperbacks lining several shelves in her basement. It was a feast of bronze-chested Fabios, … Continue reading Make Me Love You by Johanna Lindsey
After a Fashion by Jen Turano is $1.99! This is the first book in the A Class of Their Own series, and is set in New York in the late 19th century. The conflicts are bountiful, too: crossing class boundaries, and pretend engagement to satisfy business arrangements. Readers who liked it say that the dialogue and banter are terrific – and the book has a 4-star average, too! (And gosh, the cover is gorgeous.)
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean is $3.99! This is book two in her Rules of Scoundrels series with the first book also being on sale for $1.99. It also has a 4+ star average on GoodReads, and features a scientist heroine who is determined to learn about sexuality before her wedding night, and needs a rogue to help her with said research. The book does deal with cheating as the heroine is soon to be married to someone else, which I know some readers aren’t fond of in their books.
In a previous Books on Sale post, Sarah had this to say:
I wanted to love the heroine, and while I liked her, I struggled with this book for a few of the same reasons that the other 2-star reviewers did, but those who loved this book, loooved this book.
So I started reading this because someone who shall remain nameless but who’s name rhymes with D-Ellie posted the original cover art, which involves titty-fucking basically and I had to read it. What better way to get back into the Old School Groove than to read me some crazysauce Lindsey? Spoiler: there’s no actual titty-fucking in this book. So we start with the introduction of Slade Holt, who’s been living with the Apache since his … Continue reading Tender is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey
A few days ago, I linked to Jim C. Hines' cover pose challenge to raise money for the Aicardi Syndrome Foundation. Jim's willingess to shave his legs, steal his wife's and his mom's shoes, and pose in intricate fashion has raised over $6000 to date. And his challenge to John Scalzi has been answered. There are more cover poses to come – including a Johanna Lindsey cover – but for now, I say the advantage is … Continue reading Jim C. Hines Steals his Wife’s Shoes - Plus Johanna Lindsey Euphemism Book Titles on Sale
There is a TON of Johanna Lindsey on sale right now, and looking at all the books for $1.99 and $3.79 can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the Bitchery (and y'all pretty much know everything) are here to help. Awhile back we compiled a “Which One First?” for Johanna Lindsey's books, and among the top recommended books were the Malory series. The first six books in the series are part of the digital sale. Love Only … Continue reading On Sale: Many Malorys, and Some of the Thundering Tender Rogue Bride Angels of Johanna Lindsey
Hearts Aflame, the current Avon .99c digital offering offering, inspired Betty Fokker to read and review this romance classic. Boy oh boy, does this book bring back the memories. I was a devoted reader of Johanna Lindsey in the 80’s, but I hadn’t read any of her books for years, so when I saw this book on sale for $.99 I suffered a fit of nostalgia and uploaded that sucker to my kindle. Here’s the … Continue reading Heart’s Aflame by Johanna Lindsey: A Guest Review from Betty Fokker
So many of you posted recommendations as to which Johanna Lindsey romance a curious reader should read first. When you’re confronting a hella-backlist, it can be intimidating, so here’s a breakdown of what was recommended, why, and by whom. The challenge with Lindsey titles is that she was one of the biggest names in old skull romances, and many of her titles are of the “fight then fuck” variety, with a sprinkling of forced seduction … Continue reading Johanna Lindsey: Which One First?
More ebooks have been released from Avon, including Hearts Aflame, which is their current .99c offering (Amazon | BN | WORD | Kobo). This book is a classic medieval Lindsay. While I am not as big a fan of medieval -set romances, I know this book has some fans. ESPECIALLY since the original cover looked like THIS: A Viking lass named Kristen who hides warships in her hair, battling Royce, Thane of Wyndhurst, and his … Continue reading Johanna Lindsey: Which One First?
