The interesting thing about Jude Deveraux novels is that for every book someone adored, there’s a nearly equal number of readers who didn’t like it. So it’s difficult to create a recommendation list for early Deveraux books, and I’ve tried to include the balance of comments so that readers who are curious about her backlist can get a sense of what might appeal to them. So, let’s get started! A Knight in Shining Armor [Amazon … Continue reading Classic Romance - Which One First? Jude Deveraux Recommendations→
Kathryn wrote in with a very simple query: Are there any good secret baby books out there? I was bouncing around listopia on goodreads. They have lists for everything: best gay cowboys, best friends-into-lovers, best use of glass dildoes (okay maybe not the last one, though there are sex toy ones). Despite the variety, there are no romance novels with secret baby lists, or romance novels with any baby lists. So I put to you … Continue reading GS vs. STA: Secret Baby Romances→
Jude Deveraux is one of the classic names in historical romance, and is one of the first authors I glommed when I discovered romance. I still re-read her books, but for someone who is curious about Deverax’s books, which one would you recommend first? Knight in Shining Armor is among her most-beloved titles, and one of the best time-travel romances I’ve ever read. I never understood why the heroine’s shopping spree only included formal clothing … Continue reading Classic Romance - Which One First? Jude Deveraux Edition→
by SB Sarah · Aug 24, 2011 at 11:14 am · Comments Off on Johanna Lindsey: Which One First?
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?→
This request comes from Louisa, who is looking for a specific type of plot device – in the back story. I’m looking for books that might counter-balance a very specific pet peeve of mine. I call it the “I only THOUGHT I knew what love is” syndrome. I’m talking about books where the Hero (It’s almost always the hero) has lost a lady love, never thought he’d recover, and then he meets the heroine, … Continue reading GS vs. STA: You Can Love More Than One Person In Your Life→
In my inbox this week is an email from regular reader Gry, who lives in Oslo, Norway, where the news has been terrifying and heartbreaking: Gry writes: I live in Oslo. (‘nuff said, I think) I am also a very serious bookaholic. Whenever I have a spare minute, you will vind I have my nose buried in a book (or its electronic equivalent). So what kind of book should I choose when the world has … Continue reading GS vs STA: Gry is Looking for Fun, Lighthearted Happy Romance→
Time for “Good Shit vs. Shit to Avoid,” with special guest PK, who is looking for a particular kind of heroine: Oh baby, talk nerdy to me. There was a great ad for some sort of high end kitchen appliance years ago that featured a very cute lady with naughty librarian glasses and lab coat standing next to a male model in a designer suit and it said “IQ meets GQ” and it always made … Continue reading GS vs. STA: Nerdy Heroines→
by SB Sarah · Jul 8, 2011 at 4:28 pm · Comments Off on GS vs STA: Cancer Surviving Heroines
If you’ve been on the Twittah, you might have seen my minor campaign for anyone under the age of 40 to Get Thee a Mammogram This Year. If you can do it, and if it’s possible in your budget and under your insurance, get a mammogram. Not only does it give doctors a baseline for future comparison, but there are more women in my world who are diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of … Continue reading GS vs STA: Cancer Surviving Heroines→
Kerry writes in with a specific type of book she’s looking for, in the hopes of building a reading list. Perfect for “Good Shit vs. Shit to Avoid!” I’m really looking for recommended reads of a specific nature I haven’t seen mentioned anywhere (and please point me to the link if I missed it!). I’m looking for romances with multiple (not just two) POVs, specifically ones with a secondary romance. Not necessarily an HEA for … Continue reading GS vs STA: Multiple POV→
by SB Sarah · May 4, 2011 at 7:11 pm · Comments Off on GS vs STA: Special Forces Heroes
I’ve received two email messages asking for Navy SEAL romance recommendations. I WONDER WHY. So list night I asked on The Twitter if anyone would be interested in a reader-generated list of recommended SEAL and special forces romances. The response was very, very positive. AGAIN. I wonder why. (Not.) So if you’re thinking a military hero would totally rock your reading socks right now, bring it on. Lynn Raye Harris said last night that she … Continue reading GS vs STA: Special Forces Heroes→
