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Welcome to the REBEL Romance Readers message board! We are not sponsored by ANY authors & ALL authors are welcome to join the fun! We LOVE "newbies"! If you share our love of romance reading, have a great sense of humor, and are NOT of the "faint of heart", we'd love to have ya join the "FAMILY"!

"THE RBL/HUGHIE RATINGS!!!!"
Use them to let us know what you think of your latest read!!!!!
STORY RATING
1- Don't waste your money.
1 If you have it, it's worth the read but goes back to the ubs.
2 Good story, but probably goes to the ubs.
3 I like everything this author writes, but they've done better.
4 This is a keeper.
4+ Rare find, must find everything this author has written.
5 THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR THIS BOOK!!!!!

SEX/LOVE SCENE RATING
Limp=> Bad, little or NO SEX AT ALL!
Erect==> Good sex toward the end.
Boner===> Good sex half-way through and thereafter.
STIFF====> Good sexual tension throughout the book, and when it happens, you feel you've been there already.
HUGH=====> GREAT SEX in the first 1/4 of book and throughout the book.

• are you guys still going to put up monthly book releases?? Pleeeease!! It's really helpful -- Trace, Wednesday, April 24, 05:51:59pm
  
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• Moving into the 21st Century and joining Facebook -- RBL's, Wednesday, April 24, 03:07:20pm
  We've been saddened by the lack of participation at RBL Romantica. With our busy lives we understand that there's not enough hours in the day. We are hoping that moving to FB will generate more interaction between the RBLs since many of you already spend time there.
  
  We'll leave this board here temporarily until we feel that the word has been spread. Don't look at this as goodbye to RBL Romantica, just as us moving to new digs.
  
  There is a link on the FB page to our existing homepage so all of that information is still available. We intend to use some of our old pictures to set up albums for everyone to enjoy our memories with us.
  
  Here is a link to our new home:
  
  

  RBL Romantica at Facebook

  
  

  
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  • Sounds like a great idea! Whatever works to keep us all together and provides a space to discuss books and give recommendations works. Will the author interview pages and Top 100 and stuff like that still be accessible? I rely on those pages....so I hope so. Thanks for all your hard work to set this stuff up so that we still have our 'home on the web'. (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, April 24, 05:05:19pm
    • Yes - those things are on the home page and there is a link on our FB page for the homepage. (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, April 24, 08:36:39pm
      • Are you still going to put up pics of our wallpaper guys? (NT) -- Diane, Friday, April 26, 01:41:47pm
        • No, however if someone has a nice PC correct pic they want to share that will be fine!! (NT) -- £inda, Friday, April 26, 06:13:56pm
          • Awww! PC? Shucks! LOL (NT) -- Diane, Sunday, April 28, 08:51:25am
            • PC is Politically Correct. *G* (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, April 28, 09:59:10am
              • LOL - I know - I was griping about the fact that we can't keep our "wallpaper". (NT) -- Diane, Sunday, April 28, 12:06:40pm
  • Yayayayayay :) It made me sad seeing it so quiet here too lol. As to the pc pics... well Pamela Clare manages to still post some nice ones. :D All is not lost! Curious about the releases as well... I understand it's probly a pain in the butt to whoever does it. But I've been lost without it lol. So if you aren't... where would a person go to look?? I've been checking that list for years lol. (NT) -- Jolene, Thursday, May 02, 12:52:53pm
    • No need to go elsewhere, Beaty will continue to post them! (NT) -- £inda, Friday, May 03, 05:42:03pm

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• Checking in -- Ronlyn, Sunday, April 21, 04:39:03pm
  Hi Ladies! I don't get over here nearly as often as I'd like to, but I think of you all often and miss you!
  Things are crazy busy for me between the boys, the new-ish job (Did I tell you I got a new job managing 6...soon to be 10 doctors? Step up from just the 1 I had before.) And in between all of that, I'm still writing. I finished a short story and submitted it to be included in an anthology, but I'm thinking I'm going to pull it back and offer it for free on my website as a prequel. You know, when I finally get this book finished. I've been going a thousand miles an hour in every different direction, but I'm loving it.
  I updated my website www.carmencooknovels.com and included RBL in my "For Readers" section.
  I hope everyone is doing well!
  
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  • Hey Ronlyn, great to see you stopping by! How awesome that you are still pursuing your passion for writing while having to still make a living, etc.! More power to ya! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, April 23, 05:30:51pm

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• Does the Vegas trip still happen? -- Brenda, Monday, April 15, 09:47:58am
  Hi guys, long time no post. sorry but I don't have internet at home right now so the only time I get on is at the library.
  
  My husband and I are gonna be in Vegas on the 19th thru the 21st of April and will be staying at our old haunt Palace Station. I was wondering if the gang still went every year. I miss those trips. If you all have any info please let me know. I'd love to see some of you guys for a bit.
  
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  • Hi Brenda, the Vegas trip still happens, but you and your DH will miss them - they are going a little later this year. (NT) -- Ann, Tuesday, April 16, 06:14:43pm

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• *Wave* -- Jolene, Thursday, April 11, 05:29:07pm
  It's so quiet here thses days! Did you all go get a super secret FB group or something? :P
  
  Curious what people are reading these days. Funny enough I don't have anything to read! I'm all caught up on the Lauren Danes, Maya Banks, Lora Leighs, Sherrilyn Kenyons etc. I'm not feeling like a historical right now. Just finished Linda Howard's Shadow Woman. I find her hit and miss in the last few years. But I liked it... kinda thought it read like a Bourne thriller.
  
  Haven't read a new paranormal series in a while.... so any recommendations on that? I have to state that 1) I just don't like first person, and 2) I get bored of a series centered around one main character. I know I know. Get with the program right. BUT I have tried. And honestly I just don't like them. Ever! Not even the newer JR Ward series (and I lover her Brotherhood series... especially liked Lover at Last.
  
  I might even be up for a good gov't/black ops/marine type series. Or a good romantic suspense. Just.... last month was historical binge. So not really into that right now!
  
  Please HALP! What can I read? Lol. Why can't Lora Leigh or Lauren Dane magically produce an entire series overngiht for my delectation?? *sigh*
  

  
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  • Btw.... a secret FB group isn't an awful idea. I belong to secret miscarriage support group and enjoy that I can post there without friends reading. (sadly my first pregnancy ended in a missed miscarriage @ 11 weeks in February). I regret only lurking for so long. I loved dropping by here occasionally! (NT) -- Jolene, Thursday, April 11, 05:38:09pm
  • Hey lady, glad to see you stopping by! So sorry to hear about the miscarriage, I've been through that myself. (((hugs))). I don't read too many paranormal books, but I have a few that I like. Before we get to those, have you read Susan Elizabeth Phillips? Contemporary books, but heartfelt, funny and just plain good. I didn't care for her last 2 as much as I liked her previous books. If you are in the mood for a funny contemporary, maybe try Heaven, Texas. I also like the Dara Joy futuristic series (first one is time travel/paranormal) starting with 'Knight of a Trillion Stars', her books are also great and hot hot. Some people can't get into futuristic, but these books all have a goal and each book gets you closer to reaching it....and they are different characters. Have you read any of the Christine Feehan 'Dark' books starting with "Dark Prince" ? They are also good! Hope this helps. (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, April 13, 04:43:50am
    • Hiya Robin! Thanks. I've been making an effort to not hide the mc from people. People say a lot of insensitive things and I would rather they just know. So sorry you've been there. It was pretty traumatic (3.5 weeks of miscarrying... 2 nights natural a week apart and still incomplete.. 2 nights of painful drugs..still incomplete. Finally the surgery). It's amazing the amount of women I know who've also had one. I just never knew. As to the books....yes yes and yes haha. I haven't read any SEP's written in the last 5yrs or so though so maybe I will check that out. I loved her older ones and then also ran into a couple meh ones. Have and love the Dara Joy's lol. And I did a complete reread of Christine Feehan's Dark a few months ago. Sounds like we have pretty similar tastes! I feel like there must be some new authors I've missed. My newest find authors (new being relative to me) are Lauren Dane, Maya Banks probably. I have read a lot of authors over the years! (NT) -- Jolene, Saturday, April 13, 08:49:10pm
  • If you liked Lover at Last and are up for more m/m romances you could always look at those. My first foray into m/m was when I was in a reading slump and went to see what some of my favourite authors who had been suspiciously quiet had been up to. Found one had switched to m/m and suddenly it was like finding a whole new library section again. The first time that happened was back in the 90s when I discovered all the US authors who aren't published over here. If you want some recommendations then let me know and I'll see what I can suggest. (NT) -- Louisa, Sunday, April 14, 04:37:18am
  • Oh and before I forget... for a great m/m series that is paranormal wolf shifters AND marines .... Kendall McKenna. Strength of the Pack is the first book in a series and there are two more to come. (NT) -- Louisa, Sunday, April 14, 04:45:31am
  • Hi sweets! Have you read Donna Grant? I really enjoy her Dark Sword and Warriors. Also, Lara Adrian's BREED series is a lot of fun. (((hugs))) (NT) -- Ronlyn, Sunday, April 14, 10:16:22am
  • That's great! I hven't read any of those! I will check into them. Last night I bought Linda Howard's complete Mackenzie series (one ebook). I always meant to read it! I don't mind m/m at all. Depends on who's writing it. Some people suck at it others are amazing. Thanks ladies. :) (NT) -- Jolene, Sunday, April 14, 02:21:36pm
    • I LOVE that series. i re-read it a lot - along with the entire in-death series. (NT) -- Diane, Monday, April 15, 01:11:21pm
    • If you let me know what sort you are looking for (humour/historical/paranormal etc) I'll see what I can dig out of my favourites folder. (NT) -- Louisa, Friday, April 19, 12:28:09pm
  • Hey Jolene! Nope, we haven't started a FB site, but it might be an idea now that we all have something other than dial-up. I sure miss the group discussions! Reading - Have you tried Thea Harrison's series? It starts with DRAGON BOUND, has a different couple each time, and continues to build a world I love. Another author that does different couples each time is Alexis Morgan. I loved her warrior series. Let me know if you need more. *G* Paras are my favs at the moment. When I first started reading it was all historical but I think I burned out on them because I'll always pick up a para before an historical these days. (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, April 17, 11:23:46am
    • I had to go look up the name of the Morgan series. It's called the paladin series. (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, April 17, 11:24:59am
    • Thea Harrison is a new one to me! I'll look it up. I've read everything Alexis Morgan has written! Loved the Paladins. On the third Lara Adrian Breed books atm. Liking it so far! Yessss. A secret FB group so no friends can see what we post lol. I remember how lively the RBLs used to be back in the day. Awesome bunch of ladies! :) (NT) -- Jolene, Thursday, April 18, 02:19:42pm
      • Occasionally I wonder what happened to all the old posters.. Lina, Leiha, etc. I follow Pamela Clare's page on FB. She still cracks me up lol. I've never forgotten her quote about the rabbit....how the beads started turning, the ears started whirring etc. Lol. (NT) -- Jolene, Thursday, April 18, 02:24:15pm
    • I would certainly join a FB group if there was one. I usually check in there daily, even if it is often for a flying visit. (NT) -- Louisa, Friday, April 19, 12:26:32pm

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• Happy Easter RBLs! -- Debbie_D, Sunday, March 31, 06:52:14pm
  
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• You can thank Diane for the new WP!!! -- £inda, Thursday, March 28, 02:13:29pm
  Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL EASTER!!
  

  
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  • Thank you Diane!! And I hope everyone has a great Easter Weekend. (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, March 28, 04:38:58pm
  • William Levy as the Easter Bunny? Okay by me! Hope everyone has a great Easter! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, March 28, 06:20:05pm
    • LOL - Robin, I work hard at my research! I have all your best "interests" at heart. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, March 29, 07:28:06am
      • Thanks Diane! It is much appreciated ;) (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, March 30, 05:26:17am
  • Love that Easter Bunny! He could almost be the shape-shifting Easter Bunny I wrote a short story for last Easter. LOL (NT) -- Louisa, Saturday, March 30, 10:09:20am
  • And have a great and safe Easter everyone! (NT) -- Louisa, Saturday, March 30, 10:10:06am

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• New Wallpaper!!! -- £inda, Tuesday, March 19, 09:48:38pm
  OK Ladies, I stole this from FB & if you click on the "Rest of the Wallpaper" link at the top of the page you can see the whole book cover!
  
  It's a Erotic Romance novel by Sabrina York called "Rebound"
  
  This is one of those books I'd buy just because of the cover!! So now I'm off to buy it & see if the book is as good as the cover. *EG*
  

  
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  • Thank you. And let us know if the book is as good as the cover please. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, March 20, 06:53:46am
  • Found out it doesn't come out until next month!!!! (NT) -- £inda, Wednesday, March 20, 08:26:27am
    • It will be out on or about April 4th. Sabrina is a great friend and mentor...I'm thrilled you found the cover! This will be her first self published novella. :-) (NT) -- Ronlyn, Saturday, March 30, 01:27:13pm
  • Linda Linda Linda, you take such good care of us! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, March 20, 06:42:20pm
  • Rebound on Amazon NOW -- Sabrina York, Saturday, March 30, 09:11:32pm
    • Sabrina if your still around, can we get Rebound at any other site? (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, April 02, 11:04:45pm

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• The March releases are up! -- Beaty, Friday, March 01, 07:12:02pm
  Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.
  
  
  
  March Romance Releases
  
  
  
  Wonderful authors this month! I hope you find something you like.
  
  
  

  
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  • I have gift cards to spend!!! Thanks for the list (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, March 02, 09:59:16am
  • Yea! (NT) -- Ann, Friday, March 15, 10:28:07am

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• J D Robb!! -- Beaty, Sunday, February 24, 12:30:40pm
  Has everyone scheduled their book shopping trip for Tuesday? *G*
  
  Since we have a newbie interested in historical why doesn't everyone come a list one of their favorite historical series for her?
  
  I'll start - Johanna Lindsey's Viking series:
  
  FIRES OF WINTER
  HEARTS AFLAME
  SURRENDER MY LOVE
  

  
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  • You must know my list could be very long.. a few of my favorite authors, Christina Dodd, she has some historical, and now she is writing para normals too. If you like humorous authors I like Sabrina Jefferies, both her historical and her vampires are all funny. There are few ideas. (NT) -- Debbie O, Sunday, February 24, 07:42:25pm
  • I've listed several medievals below and here are two historical series: Lisa Kleypas's Wallflower series is one: Secrets of a Summer Night; It Happened One Autumn; The Devil In Winter; Scandal in Spring; A Wallflower Christmas. Next one: (Western Historical) Elizabeth Lowell's Only series: Only His, Only Mine, Only You and Only Love. (NT) -- Robin , Tuesday, February 26, 04:05:19pm
  • Anything by Claire Delacroix is on my favs when it comes to historicals. (NT) -- Louisa, Sunday, March 03, 01:00:48pm
    • I've never read her, thanks for the suggestion. Have you read Lisa Kleypas' historical books? They are wonderful!! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, March 04, 05:52:19am
  • Loved Calculated in death. The characters have grown so much (and Roarke's sexy as ever. I hope this link comes thru. ANYONE know WHO this is? http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.silverjames.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Roarke-martakis.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.silverjames.com/?p%3D4001&h=500&w=485&sz=40&tbnid=EQiqct7tLV9JyM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=87&prev=/search%3Fq%3Droarke%26tbm%3Disch%26tbo%3Du&zoom=1&q=roarke&usg=__J0R51v0svq77Y25j9Ru01Tj351A=&docid=mMSlBdbQKu7A_M&sa=X&ei=Ras7UdXuBciM0QGo7YDwCQ&ved=0CGwQ9QEwCg&dur=3217 (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, March 09, 01:49:02pm
    • I found out who that is. It's Kostas Martakis. Google him ladies. (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, March 09, 02:04:13pm

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• Who Knew? -- Beth, Wednesday, February 20, 09:11:23pm
  Hi,
  I suppose you could call me a romance newbie. I actually stumbled across your site thanks to a mention in a book by Karen Moning. Who knew you would actually exist? Actually... who knew those covers were actual photos or at least inspired by real men? I always assumed they were some sort of "artist's rendering of an ideal male form". Where do they find these people?
  
  I started reading romance about a year or two ago. I'm a CRAZY voracious reader. I can read most novels in an evening or two. I read... everything. I read the good (pride and prejudice, clive cussler, j.r.r. tolkein), the bad (beautiful creatures, the mortal instruments series, $0.99 kindle thrillers) and now the romantic. Even when I KNOW I'm reading drivel, I still end up finishing the book. It's one of those "I can hate myself in the morning" type deals :-) .
  
  So, that said, I've been through Diana Gabaldon, Angela Knight, Karen Moning, Anita Clenney, The dragon kin and dragon fury series as well as Janet Evanovich (I could only take 8 books before it got old), sookie stackhouse and the philippa gregory henry the VIII books. I just couldn't get in to her war of the roses books.
  
  I've read some more "modern" romances (down for the count) but I'm DEFINITELY more of a historical/medieval fiction type and there's something about the whole scottsman thing (yay kilts). I thought I'd ask you guys for help because I feel like I'm out of books!! I need something new to cuddle up with (besides my two cats). Any thoughts on authors etc. who write in this same vein? And when is Gabaldon coming out with In My Own Heart's Blood?? there have been teasers on her site for two years and that last book ended in a cliff hanger!
  
  This is clearly a gargantuan post for your site so I'll say good night and look forward to hearing from you all.
  
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  • Hi, Beth. I was pretty much a historical romance reader prior to joining this site. I was introduced to those type novels decades ago - my first novel Shanna by Katheline Woodiwiss. I recommend you read Stephanie Laurens and Lisa Kleypas. The ladies here introduced me to J.D. Robb - the In Death series is an absolute favorite - you'll fall in love with the hero Roarke. (NT) -- Diane, Thursday, February 21, 05:56:11am
    • Oh, and Beth, another great writer of contemporary romance is Robyn Carr. Her Virgin River series is outstanding. Lisa Kleypas has also written some great contemporary in addition to her wonderful historicals. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, February 22, 03:58:58am
  • Lynn Kurland writes in that time period. Some of her stories are "straight" historical, and have some paranormal elements in them. Mary Jo Putney's older historicals are fabulous (in my opinion). I tend to read mostly contemporary, & paranormal so I'm coming up short for historical reccomendations, but there are quite a few RBLs who read historicals can probably help you out. I'll go look some of my historical authors up and come back to list a few more. (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, February 21, 03:23:35pm
    • Oh, and Julie Garwood's historicals - love those. *g* (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, February 21, 03:25:21pm
  • Beth, I too found RBL thru KMM and even though I don't post here often, I do lurk a lot. Historical romance is my first reading love and there are so many great authors out there. I just went to a signing with Eloisa James and Juia Quinn, both good authors like all the others mentioned here. For others, you can check out the new releases link at the top of this page. They list all the new releases for the current month by genre. I find it a great help when looking for new things (but it can really hurt the wallet LOL) Welcome and hope to see you around (NT) -- Debbie_D, Saturday, February 23, 06:02:20am
  • Hello Beth! I hope you never feel like you're saying too much in your post. We love discovering new - both stories and authors. And we absolutely love 'meeting' newbies! Welcome to our world of reading. Sorry I've been absent. I'm working a little more this tax season than in the past and I'm getting older. It's harder than it used to be. *G* Books. We know a lot about books. You sound a lot like me. When I first started it was all historical. I've now branched out and find myself needing variety. Johanna Lindsey was my favorite historical writer. Give her a try. Since your tastes are varied, you might like to try Janet Chapman's magical men. They are big hunks of men that travel through time and love, love, love their women. Another warrior writer that I love is Alexis Morgan. Her warrior series was excellent. Enjoy discovering all these wonderful new worlds. Oh - and I second or third or however many recommends you got on J D Robb. **sigh** Roarke... (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, February 24, 12:03:37pm
    • Wow, this is great! -- Beth, Monday, February 25, 08:47:44pm
  • Hi Beth, WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!! I, too, am a HUGH historical book lover and my FAVORITE OF THEM ALL is MEDIEVAL!!! So I hope I can help you out with some solid recommendations. I am going to have to go thru my Keeper list and see what I can find for you. I second some of the books that the other ladies have already mentioned. Julie Garwood has several medievals "The Secret" "Saving Grace" "The Bride" are my top 3 faves (she has other historicals too). Judith McNaught has several historicals that I have on my keeper shelf and the only medieval is "A Kingdom of Dreams". Excellent!! Lynn Kurland has several as well (already mentioned above) a few of my faves being "From this Moment on", "This is all I ask" and "When I fall in Love". No medieval collection would be complete without Teresa Medieros "A Whisper of Roses". Connie Brockway has the McClairens Isle series and I can name a few others for you too....I'm running out of room so I'll post inside. -- Robin , Tuesday, February 26, 03:57:45pm
    • Just click on my post above and read it from the inside and there will be more in there. (NT) -- Robin , Tuesday, February 26, 03:58:54pm

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• WRITERSPACE is having a soiree! Win prizes -- Robin, Saturday, February 09, 09:01:34am
  Thought I'd share, this is a great website and I've won here before too.
  
  Register Now for the 2013 Valentine Soiree
  
  www (dot) writerspace (dot) com
  
  The 2013 Valentine Soiree is Sunday, February 17th! Be sure to register for a chance to win one 100s of books from our amazing array of authors or one of the several Kindles Writerspace is giving away! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to increase the numbers of Kindles we're giving away. Tell your friends!
  
  Other than that, I am re-reading a Kurland book and doing office work today (in my p.j.'s)
  
  What are YOU doing this weekend?
  

  
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  • I won something! Hope you had a chance to sign up! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, February 20, 04:57:45pm

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• I'm looking forward to tomorrow's postings! Tall, dark & handsome. :o) -- BAM, Tuesday, February 05, 12:51:50pm
  
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• LOVE THIS NEW WALLPAPER!! -- Robin, Monday, February 04, 07:08:03pm
  Thank you Wallpaper fairy!!!
  

  
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  • What LOVERLY wallpaper!!! (NT) -- Ann, Monday, February 04, 07:25:44pm
  • Welcome ladies, I'm glad you appreciate all my HARD WORK...LOL (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, February 05, 08:17:43pm
  • My wallpaper is a page of white :-( (NT) -- Louisa, Sunday, February 10, 01:39:37pm

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• Hi Does anyone read e-books from the library. I just finished reading 2 books from my library. and borrowed them from the library and read them on the computer, in adobe reader digtal. just got done reading fifty shades of grey. and still borrow books from the library too. any ideas on this? -- ann2, Sunday, February 03, 07:52:14pm
  
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  • I have a few books on my computer that I got free, using a kindle app, but I don't have a kindle or any e-reader so I have to use the computer if I want to read them. I don't like it as much as I like a real book....but if I had an e-reader and could sit in my recliner chair, I might like it better...have not tried to download e-books from library yet.... (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, February 06, 04:10:55am
    • hi robin, it's not like a real book but it takes a while to read them one of these days i will try to e reader, i have 2 weeks to read them, but i still get more books to read from the library too. (NT) -- ann2, Wednesday, February 06, 07:33:44pm

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• February Releases -- Beaty, Saturday, February 02, 03:01:50pm
  Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.
  
  
  
  February Romance Releases
  
  
  
  Even though my monitor went out on me and I'm unable to access the web in the eveings lately....enough of my woes. There are some great authors in this month's list! Enjoy!
  
  Has anyone else noticed the majority of these are historical?
  
  
  

  
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  • Ooh. A Lauren Dane and Lisa Kleypas plus a few others that catch my eye. Yay. Thanks Beaty. (NT) -- Jolene, Saturday, February 02, 03:43:10pm
  • Can't wait for the new JD ROBB!! I just got the new Emma Holly Hidden book. I really like that series! Happy reading everyone!! (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, February 03, 04:27:17pm
  • Thanks Beaty! I went and got my taxes done last week and was thinking of you! Thanks for taking the time to do this even though its a busy season for you! ((((hugs)))) (NT) -- Robin, Monday, February 04, 07:06:54pm
  • If you like paranormal books AND you are NOT reading Lauren Dane, you are missing out on unbelivable talent. (Maya Banks and Emma Holly are awesome too!) (NT) -- Ann, Monday, February 04, 07:29:25pm
    • Agreed. Love them! (NT) -- Jolene, Tuesday, February 05, 07:06:33pm
  • It's a great month for me!!! Lots of new stuff to read. Thanks Beaty for all your work in spite of computer woes. (NT) -- debbie O, Tuesday, February 05, 08:11:31pm

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• Is it me, or does there seem to be less and less to read lately? -- Trace, Wednesday, January 23, 08:02:28pm
  Normally I have a ton of books waiting to be read, and not enough time. Lately I can 't seem to find too many that interest me.... is it just me?
  

  
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  • Not for me, Trace! I have TOO many books to read. I used up the last of my bookstore gift cards in Dec and got a lot of books at once! What kind of books are you looking for? What genre? (NT) -- Robin, Friday, January 25, 04:51:05pm
  • No, I'm going through that as well. Even tried changing genre's and reading Dean Koontz 77 Shadow Street. Had to put that one down not even halfway through. Now going back to old favorites and catching up with the Evanovich books (NT) -- Rosie, Thursday, January 31, 04:31:39pm
  • so it's not just me...? Good to know. By the way, why is the board sooo slow? (NT) -- Trace, Thursday, January 31, 05:24:40pm

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• Disaster has struck! -- Jolene, Monday, January 21, 01:49:35pm
  I can't find anything to read! I don't know the last time this has happened lol.
  
  Last thing I read was Alyssa Day's last Atlantis bok. Before that I reread Pamela Clare's I-Team books.
  
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  • hi I have been going to the library this week, reading virginia kantra sea fever donna grant midnight warrior p.c cast v.k. forest. maybe that will help. also got some dvd's too at the library, lisa jackson, you don't want to know, (NT) -- ann2, Wednesday, January 23, 02:28:41pm
  • In the next few months I plan to read Crystal Cove, by Lisa Kleypas release date 2/5, Calculated in death by J. D. Robb (I can't wait LOL) release date 2/26, And then she fell by Stephanie Laurens release date 3/26, The Wanderer by Robyn Carr (the start of a new series by the author) release date 3/26, Lush by Lauren Date release date 4/13 Informed Risk by Robyn Carr release date 4/30, The Newcomer by Robyn Carr release date 6/25 and The Hero by Robyn Carr release date 8/27. They are the authors I follow closely. And I add suggestions by other people. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, January 23, 02:52:22pm
  • What are you looking for? Contemporary, Para, historical? (NT) -- Robin, Friday, January 25, 04:51:52pm
  • I'm reading Virna DePaul-Shades of Desire. I'm not big on Mira or HQN books, but I have to say I am loving this. The heroine is blind. I finished Iced, by Karen Moning and I'm waiting for Jeannie Frost's next book along with Chloe Neill. I have a Larissa Lone in my too be read pile, along with others I picked up at RWA Anaheim, but these are suggested reads by friends so I can't comment on how good they will be. (NT) -- Lucy, Saturday, January 26, 02:12:18pm
  • Well. If it helps I finallygot off my ass and finished the sequel to Revenge Gifts -- Cindy Cruciger, Sunday, January 27, 05:48:54am
  • Those are pretty much what I'm looking towards too Diane. I read it all Robin. Para, historical, some more erotic (love Lora Leigh). Just seems like more is being released by authors I don't know. I wouldn't mind a new para series to read. Sadly I tend to hate 1st person series. And series about one main character only. I get bored. : / (NT) -- Jolene, Sunday, January 27, 01:45:05pm

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• Stolen wallpaper!!! *EG* -- £inda, Wednesday, January 16, 10:31:12am
  OK I have to admit that I stole the wallpaper from Author, Jill Shalvis Facebook page. *EG* I saw this guy & thought this just has to be our wallpaper. I only wish they'd waited a few more secs to snap this picture.. LOL
  
  Enjoy!!
  

  
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  • Love it!! Thanks for all your hard work and scoping this out for us!! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, January 17, 07:27:12pm
  • Fantastic! And ITA. (NT) -- Diane, Sunday, January 20, 12:01:22pm

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• The January releases are up! -- Beaty, Tuesday, January 01, 05:51:48pm
  Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.
  
  
  
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  I hope you all find something you'll love.
  
  
  
  

  
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  • Thanks! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, January 03, 03:01:13pm
  • Thanks! (NT) -- Debbie_D, Wednesday, January 09, 05:21:00pm

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• Happy New Year everyone! Hope you had a safe evening -- Debbie_D, Tuesday, January 01, 10:57:29am
  
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• HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! -- £inda, Sunday, December 30, 04:02:58pm
  I hope everyone has a SAFE New Years Eve!! Remember you can always call a cab if not a friend to pick you up, it's a WHOLE lot cheaper than paying for a DUI or funeral!!! PLEASE BE SAFE!!!
  

  
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  • Thanks Linda!! Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for making RBL a wonderful place to come to! The laughter and the friends and the book discussions are great. The bods don't hurt either ;) (NT) -- Robin, Monday, December 31, 04:55:29pm
  • Happy New Year to you and all my RBL sisters! I know I'm MIA lately (hard to get on the board with the kiddos around), but I think of you all often. Here's to an amazing 2013! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, December 31, 07:30:20pm

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• I see the elves have been busy taking care of the decorations. Love the tat! -- , Saturday, December 22, 05:35:03am
  
  
  
  
  Here's some snow for all you RBLers doing without. *wink-wink*
  May you share and rejoice in the full meaning of the holidays.
  From my house to yours - Happy Holidays!
  
  

  
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  • It's going to be a quiet 4 days at our house. My youngest grandson is here for the weekend, but has to go home to Mom's for the actual holiday. Dinner at Mom's on Tuesday. The weather calls for hot chocolate and a nice reading fire. I think I'll indulge. Hope your holdiay is everything you're wishing for! ((((HUGS)))) (NT) -- Beaty, Saturday, December 22, 05:37:37am
  • We had a party last night for hubbys side of the famiily and then we have 3 other venues to attend for the holidays over the next two days. Today is a day of rest, reading and laundry though. After looking at my notes, I see that I had not read McKenzies Mountain once this whole year, so I decided to bring in my holiday eve with Wolf and Mary! Hope everyone has a great Christmas! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, December 23, 06:47:47am
  • Happy Christmas to all the RBLs - may Santa bring you all the books your greedy hearts desire! (NT) -- Beth, Tuesday, December 25, 01:35:16am

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• Hi Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Any one get any snow yet? Beth2? Still living in florida. Still reading books! Anything new? -- ann2, Wednesday, December 19, 09:06:10pm
  
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  • No snow for us yet....we are still waiting. I just read Lorraine Heath's Lord of Temptation and really enjoyed it. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, December 20, 03:51:22pm

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• Look what Santa dragged in -- Bo, Wednesday, December 19, 06:23:11am
  HA! I wish,if it was the Santa on this WP! *G* Sorry I've been away so long.We have had a busy,sort of rough several months here,and when things got tight internet was the first to go.I finally broke down and got an iphone since it was a free upgrade (score!!) so I shouldn't have to worry about internet withdrawals anytime soon *G*
  
  I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.Ours was pretty good.Had a couple things not turn out quite as planned in the food dept.,but it was still good and no one croaked after they ate it,so that's good.Hubby's Mom & stepdad have been staying with us for the holidays since then,and will be going home after New Years.I was pretty nervous about it at first,but so far it has been okay.He did have to make clear to her that if she wanted to see his sister for Christmas & such,she would have to meet her somewhere else,since neither one of us will tolerate her setting foot in our house.I miss my Mom desperately,as always,and wish she was here.Other than that,it's been a decent holiday season so far.I spent about $85 less than planned for my Christmas shopping for the kids.I SHOULD have spent even less,seeing as how the little imps have been tag-teaming us with their naughty behavior over the last month.
  
  I haven't made time to really read anything lately,and I am hoping to change that after Christmas.Just wanted to drop in and wish you all a Merry Christmas,and I'll try not to be such a stranger!!!
  

  
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  • Happy Holidays, Bo! I hope all goes well with the relatives. That just makes me nervous - having company I mean. I'm such a loner. Did you mention the "naughty list" that Santa keeps to the kids? *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, December 19, 11:18:52am
  • Something made me think of RBL and want to check in here. Maybe it was you, Bo! (Still coverting Adam?? ;-) *cheese* Hope everyone is doing well and has a lovely holiday season. (NT) -- Melanie, Thursday, December 20, 03:09:05am
  • Hey Bo! So good to see you stopping by! Merry Christmas to you too! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, December 20, 03:54:00pm
  • Glad you checked in & hope things get WAY better in the coming year!!! Love ya!! (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, December 23, 07:49:30pm

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• THANK YOU LUCY!!!! -- £inda, Sunday, December 16, 08:09:59pm
  FOR THE NEW WALLPAPER~~ GOT TO LOVE A GUY WITH JUST A DUSTING OF HAIR & LIT IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES.. LOL
  

  
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  • Totally agree! Ho Ho HO! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, December 17, 05:36:32am
  • Jingle bells jingle bells. (Sigh) I LOVE the holidays! (NT) -- Diane, Monday, December 17, 02:56:22pm

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• NOOK OR KINDLE? -- Robin, Saturday, December 15, 09:46:21am
  Okay, I think I have enough Best Buy gift cards to get me an EReader....
  
  So?
  
  NOOK or Kindle?
  
  I know that with NOOK you can share books with other Nook users. Can Kindle do that?
  
  I'm also guessing I can check fb with my Nook?
  
  Any thoughts?
  
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  • I posted on FB...but I'll post it here too. Get neither...get a Samsung tablet. It's $199 at Best Buy, right now. I got a Kindle Fire HD for my daughter for Christmas...and I hate it. If you've ever used a tablet, going to a Kindle, to me, is like going backwards. You can download the Kindle app on the tablet, and get all the same benefits. The tablet does so much more than the Kindle or Nook. So I now have an iPad, Kindle, and a Tablet...and if I was forced to have only 1, it would be the tablet...not even a contest. (NT) -- Heather, Saturday, December 15, 06:49:24pm
  • I don't know... I have a Kobo Touch. I think it's available in the US as well as Canada. It uses the epub format. I also have a Samsung Galaxy tablet. I hate hate hate reading on my tablet. The whole reason I read on my ereader is the E-Ink. The screen is *not* backlit. So it literally looks like the printed word. It's sooo much easier on my eyes. Just like reading a book for me. While I liek my tablet I just can't read on it. The backlit screen gets to me. Just my personal opinion. :) (NT) -- Jolene, Saturday, December 15, 08:48:22pm
  • Wow, thanks ladies. I appreciate the responses. My eyes are kind of sensitive as well Jolene, so I'll have to take that into consideration. I think the NOOK has one that is not backlit as well. The main sticking point for me is the weight of the reader, I want it light but I don't want it palm size because I would like it big enough to read with a comfortable font size that doesn't have me touching it to flip pages every 10 seconds :) (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, December 16, 05:13:49am
    • Maybe I'll just wait another six months and maybe by that time they will be voice activated and I can simply say 'turn' and it will automatically go to the next page. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, December 16, 05:14:45am
    • Yeah I think the Nook is basically the comparable ereader to the Kobo (which is the more popular one in Canada). The Nook Simple Touch looks close. If you want a direct replacement for reading books I would go with the E-Ink touch screen model. If you can deal with a tablet that can do more by all means thats a good option. I just read a lot and find the tablet heavy and cumbersome and harderon my eyes. :) (NT) -- Jolene, Sunday, December 16, 12:31:28pm
      • (I have to add that if you are new to reading on a device you reserve judgement for probably 2-3 books.... it felt *weird* to me switching to books. But now I wouldn't go back for anything. It's perfectly comfortable and natural. My ereader is lightweight like you're looking for.) (NT) -- Jolene, Sunday, December 16, 12:38:12pm
  • I agree with Heather, I have e-reader, iPad, ipod touch, iPhone, iPad mini & I love them all. If lighting is a problem you can dim it, which I do when I turn the lights off for the night. I love that I don't have to be restricted to just one site to buy my books, as Heather said you can download the Kindle or Nook app & use either one & you can also use books from other people or places if you use ibook. I e-mail my daughter & friends a book & they are able to open it & start reading. You can't do any of that on the Kindle or the Nook, you must use their books. So for sure get a tablet or iPad. (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, December 16, 08:07:40pm
    • Thanks for the info. (NT) -- Robin, Monday, December 17, 05:35:32am
  • You can do some sharing with the Kindle, but only if you are in the US. (NT) -- Louisa, Tuesday, December 18, 12:03:06pm
  • Just an FYI...the Samsung tablet just went down in price...it's $179 at Best Buy and $169 at Costco. But I know you said you had a Best Buy gift card, so Costco may not be an option. Just thought I'd mention it. (NT) -- Heather, Thursday, December 20, 03:34:52pm

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• Yummy, yummy wallpaper Ladies! Glad you could find a big enough bow *EG*. The presentation on packages is so important don't you think? -- Sandra, Wednesday, December 12, 11:13:20pm
  
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• NICE WALLPAPER! -- Robin, Tuesday, December 11, 04:24:27pm
  Yep, nice wallpaper. 'Nuff said.
  
  Hope everyone is gearing up for a great Christmas.
  
  We have a few gifts/giftcards to pick up but I think the rest is about done. I'm so relieved that I got my office at home cleaned up FINALLY and it is so good to be able to walk in without junk everywhere.
  
  Alas, it is the end of another reading year. I read about 60 books so far (about 5 per month) with about 12 being published in 2012 and about half being 'new to me' books. That was my goal this year to read as many new books as re-reads and I did splendidly well.
  
  Now is the not-so-fun part and that is rifling thru and picking some to get rid of because I can't fit any more in my shelving unit.
  
  I may end up getting an E-Reader this year for Christmas and then I won't have that problem :)
  
  But until then....Let me ask. How many books did you read in 2012? Do you keep track? Any that you can say were definitely your NUMBER ONE fave of the year?
  
  For me: Lynn Kurland's 'When I fall in Love'
  
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  • I don't read as much as I used to...just no time...some day I'll be able to read a lot more again. My favorite book this year was "The Witness" by Nora Roberts...for me, it was one of the best Nora Roberts books ever. (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, December 11, 06:45:36pm
    • I haven't read that one yet! Nancy Herkness has a new one out too. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, December 13, 05:48:38pm
      • I know...but I haven't read her in a LONG time. I may have to try her new one and see how it is. If you read "The Witness", let me know what you think! Have I ever steered you wrong?!?!?! LOL (NT) -- Heather, Saturday, December 15, 06:51:57pm

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• Happy Happy Holidays, RBLers! -- Beaty, Saturday, December 01, 06:41:55pm
  The December releases are up!
  
  Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.
  
  
  
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  Santa has a lap and everything.... *G*
  
  
  
  

  
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  • Thanks for the list Beaty, I saw a few I "need". (NT) -- debbie O, Tuesday, December 04, 07:24:21pm
  • I'm glad that I see nothing on the list cuz I just got 3 new books with the last of my 2011 Christmas gift cards!! I had so many and I'm so glad they lasted me almost all year long. I'll be all set for January! :) (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, December 06, 04:46:54pm
    • *lol* Robin, I saw a few things on that list - but I have no gift cards left. (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, December 06, 06:33:51pm

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• I am officially requesting Beaty's special "Christmas" wallpaper. Tis, after all, the holiday season. -- Diane, Friday, November 30, 12:38:49pm
  
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  • Ask & you receive. LOL Even thought it's not Dec until tomorrow. LOL (NT) -- £inda, Friday, November 30, 03:32:45pm
    • Well, hello there! And a Merry Christmas to you too. (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, December 01, 05:52:52am
  • Why thank you for that request. *drools* (NT) -- Louisa, Sunday, December 02, 01:29:37pm

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• Newbie Alert - and probably a bit lame :-/ -- Patricia, Friday, November 30, 12:27:35pm
  Hello ladies :-)
  
  So good to find your site here, have obviously been living the life of a nun!! Im so new to this genre that I havent a clue whats going on. Obviously, as a paid up member of woman-hood, I have read 50SOG ... but have found Pamela Clare since and naturally fallen in love with every strapping stud she's introduced me to! I started with the contemporary ones and scoffed at the "old stores" of historical sauciness! What a complete idiot! Bloody hell - the MacKinnons have opened up a whole new world and now I find myself having exhausted Pamela's back cataglogue and no matter how much FB stalking I acctually do, she's adamant there are no more "secret" trilogies hiding anywhere ;-) Im still not convinced tho ... heehee
  
  So heres the thing. Im home with pneumonia at the moment and getting very twitchy and hugely bored. I need more to read ... and for such a newbie, there seems to be a mountain to climb. Don't know where to start ...
  
  Ms Clare has obviously set the barr very high ... where should my next step go in terms of finding strong stories, thrilling journeys and sexy-as-hell tinglings?
  
  I promise not to sue if I have a coughing fit after reading a particularly good bit ;-)
  
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  • Welcome. I was introduced to the In Death series by the ladies on this website. And I have to say it is the absolute best! The hero, Roarke, is IMHO one of the sexiest male characters ever written. I suggest you start with book #1 - Naked In Death - and read one after the other. The character development and stories are outstanding. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, November 30, 12:35:58pm
  • Welcome to RBL!! You have started with the right books but now that you've completed Pamela's books you might want to check out the homepage of our site & check out the top 100 & the Hughie awards.. Both are sources of endless books to start with..*EG* Diane has also given great advice with the In Death series. *G* You can start there & keep us posted on your finds.. (NT) -- £inda, Friday, November 30, 03:37:56pm
  • Emma Holly ! nuff said (NT) -- norma, Saturday, December 01, 09:58:19am
    • let me also add, . . . . -- norma, Saturday, December 01, 10:01:14am
  • Welcome to RBL, Patricia! I hope you'll love it here. I've made some life-long friendships on this board. They have led me to some of the bestest authors. I find it hard NOT reading the best in romance any more. RBLers will lead you in the right direction. ALL of the above suggesions are right on track. I'd also like to recommed the book NATURAL LAW by Joey W Hill. It is my all-time favorite erotic novel. Don't miss the short story ROMEO by Gail Faulkner. You'll also need to check out Lora Leigh's breed series. Start with TAMING THE BEAST. Enjoy! I envy your first reading of these fabulous stories. (NT) -- Beaty, Saturday, December 01, 12:16:03pm
  • Lauren Dane, Lora Leigh, Lisa Marie Rice, Emma Holly, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Maya Banks...... that should get you started. (NT) -- Ann, Monday, December 03, 07:20:41pm
  • Welcome! I'm a day late and probably a dollar short, but I'll throw in some recommendations too! I like funny books as well as sexy books and I also like emotionally charged books. I'll put a few inside so be sure to click this so you can see them. Glad to have you stopping by! -- Robin , Thursday, December 06, 05:08:05pm
  • Welcome Patricia. I'll ditto everyone on the "In Death" series by J.D. Robb...it is my favorite series evah!!! Robin listed some great ones as well. (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, December 11, 06:48:40pm

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  • Back atcha Sweetie! (NT) -- Sandra, Thursday, November 22, 06:28:58pm
  • I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Day. I paused to reflect on what I am thankful for and RBL Romantica was most definitely in there. So thanks, RBL, for being there for me whenever I needed the boost.
    
    I just finished the most recent Eileen Wilks. Loved it! I recommend her writing (which is urban fantasy) to those who like that type of thing. It has dragons and weres and magic galore. And Rule is SUCH a hunk! *G*
    
    Off to enjoy more of my Thanksgiving weekend. Tax season is getting closer and I really enjoy these mini vacations just before the madness!
    
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND EVERYONE! (NT) -- Beaty, Friday, November 23, 08:30:07am

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  • You are right Sandra, love seeing the artful displays of eye candy! And yes, saw Skyfall and LOVED IT. Two Thumbs up ! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, November 22, 03:19:20am
    • Thanks for the Skyfall rec. Robin. I am looking forward to it. (NT) -- Sandra, Thursday, November 22, 06:30:54pm

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• HELLO ALL! -- SKYE O¿O, Thursday, November 15, 04:57:31pm
  I know I haven't been here in quite awhile, just too much stuff going on I guess! For awhile I was getting sick with all the political B S!
  
  Then doing a LOT of reading too! Now that I read mostly ebooks, going broke ordering books & apps on my nook!
  
  I do miss coming here to read your posts and look at the scenery! LOL!
  
  Thought I would try again to see if it would br a bit easier to acess, and seems like it IS! Yay!
  
  So, guess O may be able to get here a bit more!
  
  Well, I do hsve to run, phone ringing!
  
  BYE O¿O
  

  
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  • Skye! Good to see you. I too have been MIA but now that the elections are over I will be fit company to be around others lol. Glad to hear you have been busy reading and enjoying your Nook. Hugs (NT) -- Sandra, Tuesday, November 20, 08:35:42pm

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• Shameless self-promotion aimed at Boston-area readers... -- Merry, Saturday, November 10, 10:44:29am
  
  Poking my head above water once again to let anyone in the Boston/Providence area know that we're hosting a three-author autograph part at the store next Saturday, Nov. 17, from 1-3 p.m. We'll be celebrating the shop's Silver Annie-versary with the assistance of Ashlyn Chase, Isabel Cooper, and Mia Marlowe.
  
  Homemade goodies and sparkling conversation free, books at cover price, signed! If you're in the area, please plan on dropping by to say hello, won't you?
  

  
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  • Ummm... typo alert. We're having a "party", not a "part". *sigh* (NT) -- Merry, Saturday, November 10, 10:53:53am
    • Merry typically gives great parties - and parts too. *lol* (NT) -- Ann, Monday, November 12, 05:35:01pm
  • Hope it was a HUGE success Merry!! Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everybody will be home for you. (NT) -- Sandra, Tuesday, November 20, 08:41:25pm

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• Judy, a book review, weekend plans, blah blah blah -- Robin , Saturday, November 10, 04:38:29am
  I just finished a historical book that wins, hands down, for best first chapter!!
  
  Secrets of a Wedding Night by Valerie Bowman
  
  This is a new author, first book, and she shows a lot of promise.
  
  "Lily Andrews, the beautiful, headstrong Countess of Merrill, is rumored to have authored a scandalous pamphlet. 'Secrets of a Wedding Night' has scared the ton’s young ladies away from the marriage mart. The young widow soon meets her match when recently jilted Devon Morgan, Marquis of Colton, issues her a challenge: write a retraction or prepare to be seduced!"
  
  
  
  Good book, held my interest...great banter and witty repartee'. I think the ending might have been a little rushed with each person coming to the conclusion of what they really wanted...but none-the-less, I enjoyed this book.
  
  I will get the next two books in the series as well.
  
  I was so excited to read this book and I thought how much Judy would have loved it. Several times throughout the book I thought of Judy too. (Judy, we miss you, my friend!)
  
  Got my niece coming down this weekend (9 years old now!) so we will be enjoying some baking, games and of course we have to dress up for our tea party!
  
  After my niece goes home Sunday, I hope to go see the new James Bond movie, SKYFALL (yum yum yum, LOVE me some Daniel Craig!)
  
  I also have the new Susan Elizabeth Phillips book that I've had since it came out in September I think...so I want to start that next.
  
  What is everyone else reading and/or doing this weekend?
  
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  • Hi Robin, I got up at Oh-Dark-Thirty as my father the Marine used to call it, and went into DC to snap some Fall colors around the Korean Memorial -- my favorite memorial in all of DC I think. FDR is my second. *g* Now I'm cooking/reading/watching football and petting my cat; because I am Woman, and I can Multi-task. *lol* (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, November 11, 10:55:19am
  • Oh Ann! That sounds lovely. Will you be posting any on fb or anything? I have not been to that memorial yet, I'll have to make a point to get over there. I need to get out and take some more pictures soon too. My niece actually worked with me today and we put up our tree! Yes, I know its early, but traditionally we do it on Thanksgiving weekend, however, I have to work on that Friday and I won't have time to fool with it then, so....we did it. I have to say that I'm glad its over and now I can enjoy it for 2 months. When I hit the big lottery jackpot I plan on hiring out that function (putting up the tree!) (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, November 11, 03:03:31pm
  • Robin....made me cry when I read your thoughts on Judy....miss her too. Isn't it lovely though that she is still with us every time we read something we know she would like!! So did you get to go see Skyfall yet, if so what did you think of it? (NT) -- Sandra, Tuesday, November 20, 08:44:58pm
  • OH Robin, I too think of Judy when I read something I know she'd have loved. Its' great to have those memories! I just decorated my house yesterday, well my housekeeper did & I helped..*EG* That's as far as I've gone. I'm listening to the Chicago Stars series by SEP, on book 6 of 7 & loving it! I'm reading Emma Holly's Hidden Crimes! (NT) -- £inda, Wednesday, November 28, 05:01:05pm

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• Hi All -- Brenda Condit O'Connor, Wednesday, November 07, 12:00:13pm
  Hi remember me? I haven't had internet for about a year but now am using it at the library. I hope everyone is doing well. Hopefully I'll be able to get online and post more. I miss you all.
  
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  • Hi Brenda, how's it going? (NT) -- £inda, Thursday, November 08, 11:34:37am
  • Hey Brenda, great to see you stopping by! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, November 08, 03:18:16pm
  • Waving at you Brenda. (NT) -- Sandra, Tuesday, November 20, 08:46:09pm

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• Hi, kids... -- Merry, Tuesday, November 06, 02:29:47pm
  
  Just checking in to say, *Yes, I'm still breathing!* Had some surgery Oct. 11, and am recovering well from that. Turned out that the swelling in my abdomen that I'd been complaining about since DECEMBER of 2011 had a direct cause - a benign (thank you, Lord!) cyst 14 centimeters (about the size of a large grapefruit or a small canteloupe) on one of my ovaries. They were able to do the removal laparoscopically, so I wound up with five 1-2" incisions, following day surgery. The first few days were -unpleasant- but I was released from care by the surgeon on the tenth day.
  
  So, generally, I'm feeling much better now. I just wish the doc had been more willing to listen to me than to look at me and think, *She's not *swollen", she's overweight!* Yes, I'll be looking for another doctor. It's been a rough year, health-wise, and I'm hoping this is the last stage before whatever Normal is.
  
  Just about halfway through a really good paranormal. Set in NYC, at a time after the non-humans *came out* and kind of took over society. Werewolves, Vampires, and Elves now run the world. Story of a young human woman, tops in Law School (Yale), who is hired on at a White-Fang law firm (run by vampires). She's assigned to one experienced attorney, who seems to have only one case, a 17-year-long arbitration over a will. Suddenly things about this boring case begin to get terrifying...
  
  I'm really enjoying this, and would recommend it to anyone who likes paranormals with -you should pardon the expression- bite. It's *This Case Is Gonna Kill Me* by Phillipa Bornikova, and is, I'm assuming, first in a series. Hardcover, just out in September.
  

  
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  • Glad to see you are better Merry! I pray you are on the road to recovery and good health!! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, November 06, 02:40:50pm
    • Thanks, Robin! Appreciate the good thoughts... (NT) -- Merry, Wednesday, November 07, 03:03:02pm
  • BTW, I finished "This Case Is Gonna Kill Me" - highly recommended! Although I would now classify it more as Urban Fantasy... The cover blurb reads "When Hamilton meets Grisham.." (NT) -- Merry, Wednesday, November 07, 03:05:11pm
  • Hi Merry, Glad to hear things are looking up (health wise) Hope all's back to normal & thanks for the recommend it does sound interesting. *S* (NT) -- £inda, Thursday, November 08, 11:33:31am
  • Merry, thanks for the health update and I hope by now you have recovered completely. I appreciate the new to me author exposure...love the paranormals! Hugs (NT) -- Sandra, Tuesday, November 20, 08:50:38pm

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• Here they are.... -- Beaty, Wednesday, October 31, 07:03:37pm
  The November releases are up!
  
  
  Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.
  
  
  
  November Romance Releases
  
  
  
  Wave to the nice man when you get there. One of my favs!
  
  
  
  

  
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  • Thanks! I see several for me!! Evanovich, Griffin, Quinn, Herkness, Howard and Roberts! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, November 01, 04:03:48pm
  • Oooh! Linda Howard, Lisa Marie Rice and Christine Warren all in the same month!!! (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, November 01, 08:28:48pm
  • That is one of Maggie's favorites too!! I remember the year she campaigned for him!!! *EG* (NT) -- £inda, Sunday, November 04, 09:16:31am

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• It's snowing! -- Beaty, Saturday, October 27, 10:08:51am
  It's been extremely quiet around here lately. I miss my friends! I used to love coming home after a busy day to read about what everyone else was reading. I do miss that. Hope everyone is OK out there!
  
  I anyone excitedly awaiting a new release? I looked at my coming soon list and I can't see anything that really excites me until 2013. I must be missing something!
  
  It's now quit snowing. I've heard the roads are treacherous, however. I think I'll just stay in here and do a bit of housework and a lot of reading. *G*
  

  
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  • where do you live? are you getting snow now? still live in florida (NT) -- ann2, Sunday, October 28, 07:35:08pm
  • I wish it was snowing here - my forecast is for heavy rain (total accumulations of 3-5" by monday night) with sustained winds N-NW from 28-39 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Some stright forward snow sounds kind of relaxing actually...... (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, October 28, 08:35:13pm
  • We made out fine....no power loss and a few days off work!! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, October 30, 10:23:18am
    • As for books, I'm doing a re-read of Kurland's The More I see You. And I have a FABULOUS book here, by a NEW to me author, Valerie Bowman called "Secrets of a Wedding Night". I read the first chapter on a preview and LOVED it and ordered it right away. I hope to come back here and give a RAVE review after I've read it....I also still have SEP's newest in hardback sitting here waiting. I just have not been reading as much as I'd like. (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, October 30, 10:26:01am
  • hi! i am reading the univited heather graham trying to get caught up on my library books! (NT) -- ann2, Tuesday, October 30, 06:25:43pm

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• Do you also get requests for help in finding stories? -- Beaty, Saturday, October 27, 09:55:21am
  I'm looking for any titles that incorporate female doms with alpha male subs. Nothing too hard core. Of course, I also want a story with it - not just sex. Let me know if you know of any or can lead me in a direction to find some. Thanks for your assistance in advance.
  

  
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  • Have you read THE SWITCH by Diane Whiteside? It originally came out in e-format about 8-10 years ago, but it's fabulous in my opinion. I will make some time to think of any others that I have read. (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, October 28, 08:32:43pm

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• Happy Halloween!!!! -- £inda, Tuesday, October 23, 09:58:15pm
  Well, I looked for something appropriate for Halloween & couldn't really find much & so I thought we'd been looking at a back for a week or so, so why not check out a chest for a while!!! LOL
  
  Hope everyone has a GREAT HALLOWEEN!!
  

  
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  • Same to you Linda, thanks for updating the board!! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, October 24, 01:50:19pm
  • Happy Halloween! Let's see - we've had a back and now torso - what else could there possibly be? (NT) -- Diane, Thursday, October 25, 12:29:16pm

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• Back from vacation -- Beaty, Sunday, October 21, 08:33:26am
  I just got back from Branson MO and realized I never posted to let you all know the October releases were up. I put them up a coupld of days early then forgot to tell you that they were there. If you haven't checked them out yet you should do it soon as I'm working on the Novermber releases as I write this.
  
  Hope you find something fun!
  
  The link is at the top of the board.
  

  
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  • I totally missed the Christina Skye book - thanks for the heads up Beaty! (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, October 21, 08:45:56pm
  • Thanks! I still have a B&N gift card to use up from LAST holiday season.... (NT) -- Robin, Monday, October 22, 03:12:27pm
  • So how was Branson? Did Gary stop long enough for you to at least see a show or two? *G* (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, October 23, 09:20:17pm
    • I saw a lot of old people. *G* The shows were fun. They try for a lot of audience participation. It's a very long BORING ride from here to Branson. I wish we'd gone to CA like I had originally intended. The mountains are beautiful any time of the year. (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, October 24, 06:06:08am

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• IMHO Nothing like reading a book and having it come to a "happy ending", setting the book down and sighing with pleasure over all's well that ends well. I love the show Once Upon a Time. The acting, the costumes and settings AMAZING. Entertainment Weekly features a cover story about the show - and how important good triumphing over evil and happy endings are to storytelling. The show rewrites many of our favorite fables - stressing how ALL the characters - good and bad, basically want love. The show's MAIN hero and heroine are Snow White and Prince Charming - and their daughter (who is OLDER than they are on the show) and grandson (oh what that wicked witch did!). -- Diane, Friday, October 19, 12:37:44pm
  In the pilot last year, Prince Charming was supposed to die savings his infant daughter - BUT 8 women in the Network's board room said NOOOOOO! "You cannot do this, you've taken away any chance of this show having a happy ending." So Prince Charming lives and continues to fight side by side WITH Snow White and his daughter to free his people from evil. I remember as a little girl my dad taking me to see Gone With the Wind. I was absolutely DISTRAUGHT when Rhett walked out on Scarlett. I kept telling my dad - we can't leave - he HAS to come back. (I do have to say the book Scarlett was a disappointment even though Scarlett did get Rhett back in the end.) Questions - how do YOU feel about books without a "happy ending"? Do you feel disappointed? What books have you read that don't have a "happy ending"?
  

  
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  • I'm conflicted about Happy Endings. Not that I don't want them - but I don't want them to be manufactured. But generally overall - I feel more satisfied if the book has a Happy Ending. Now, having said that - I read several series: ANITA BLAKE, THE HOLLOWS, IN DEATH etc.... where not every individual book has the stereotypical Happy Ending because the end of the book is the pause in the story arc, so I guess you might say the ending is "happy for now"? And that is OK because I know the characters have more to say, and I can let them rest while I wait for the next book. (NT) -- Ann, Friday, October 19, 05:54:17pm
    • I agree, but I do feel that the in death series have happy endings because Roarke and Eve are together, and I know there will be a next book. IF the series WERE to come to an end I want a super duper spectacular happy ending. LOL I'm just greedy that way. I don't read books without happy endings. I don't like or watch horror movies even if they do come with a happy ending. Years ago there was a program called Beauty and the Beast, but the makers had made the very romantic beast look like a lion, and they boxed themselves into HOW to resolve the story. They couldn't. The show has been revised - an updated version, and the Beast has a scar on his face and was given injections while serving in the military - giving him animalistic strength. He's looking for an antidote. So there is HOPE for a happy ending this time round. (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, October 20, 03:52:24am
  • I have to say I am a BIG fan of the HEA ending because when I read fiction I want to escape. That being said I agree with Ann in that it needs to be realistic to the story line and not gratuitous. To do it other wise kills the whole book for me and makes me less likely to investigate the authors backlist. (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, October 19, 06:13:00pm
  • I will never get tired of a "happily ever after". Any more that is about all I read. Even my recipe books are supposed to have a happy ending LOL (NT) -- debbie O, Friday, October 19, 06:18:59pm
  • If a book doesn't have a HEA I don't read it & if somehow I get tricked into reading one that doesn't I make up my own ending!!! LOL As for that TV show, I wasn't able to get into it!! LOL (NT) -- £inda, Friday, October 19, 06:35:15pm
  • I enjoy the happily ever after in a book. I feel that I need that after spending so much time with the characters. But I'm also with the other ladies where if the book is part of a series and the end is a to be continued then I can live without the HEA. I've heard so much about this show but never started watching it. (NT) -- Rosie, Friday, October 19, 11:36:49pm
  • I love happy endings and have to be in the right frame of mind for a bittersweet or sad ending. Sometimes I can read them, sometimes not. I actually quite liked the sequel to GWTT, the book anyway. The mini-series was dire. However if she didn't end up with Rhett I would probably have hated it. (NT) -- Louisa, Monday, October 22, 05:25:54am

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• Ever try to find an actor or actress to play your favorite character? I belong to an in death message board. It's apparently been up for several years, and members (I'm a new member) have suggested different actors to play Roarke. But alas no one came close UNTIL Giulio Berutti - an Italian actor. He seems to come the closest in looks. Here is a clip of him in a "period piece" - it's worth watching the ENTIRE video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5cIIntY0Lo -- Diane, Thursday, October 18, 12:25:55pm
  
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  • Diane, I had to check this out because you do come up with some good HUGH hunks! I like this guy, but he seems too sweet and innocent to be Roarke. The hair and eyes are a GO though. In the past, I had suggested someone for Roarke, Hrithik Roshan (A guy from India) but he has whiskey colored eyes....if we could get him some blue contacts, he could be Roarke. Let me email you the pic! This guy on your video has nice hands and lovely eyes and a cocky smile though. Maybe he just needs an older woman to give him some seasoning. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, October 18, 04:16:35pm
    • Robin, I've seen this guy. Great hunk! It is soooo difficult to find the perfect Roarke. He seems the perfect man. Some are too short. Some too old, some too young, wrong color eyes, to musclebound, etc. But it sooo much fun to look over all the "suggestions". And a girl can dream LOL. (NT) -- Diane, Thursday, October 18, 04:45:38pm
  • I have a VERY HARD time every being satisfied with finding an actor to match my inner fantasy character! Maybe I am too picky or it could be *lol* that I have too rich of a fantasy life *EG*. (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, October 19, 06:16:33pm
  • This guy is really good!! I could totally picture him as Roarke. Before this I always pictured Adrian Paul as Roarke & sometimes Pierce Brosnan, he's a little old now but hey its fiction right?? LOL (NT) -- £inda, Friday, October 19, 06:32:51pm
    • Yum! Adrian Paul. (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, October 20, 06:37:58am

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• New Wallpaper!!! -- £inda, Sunday, October 07, 11:17:04am
  You can thank Lucy for the new wallpaper this week!! Sure wish we had a front view to check out.. LOL
  
  Thanks Lucy!!
  

  
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  • Aww - no fair - turn around. (NT) -- Diane, Sunday, October 07, 03:59:04pm
  • I'll second the request for a turnaround please. (NT) -- Louisa, Monday, October 08, 12:41:14pm
  • Now here is a braw and bonny lad! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, October 08, 03:35:06pm
  • Thank you Lucy....what a tease *EG* (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, October 19, 06:17:42pm

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• Louisa started me thinking. Do I have a reread short story? -- Beaty, Thursday, October 04, 11:23:50am
  Yes I do. I'll have to look up the books and titles tonight. I actually have two.
  
  How about you? Do you have a short story that you reread?
  

  
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  • Robin Shone's short story in Captive anthology. I love that story (NT) -- £inda, Thursday, October 04, 04:53:19pm
  • I have a few short stories I re-read: Shelly Laurenston, Nalini Singh, Lora Leigh (Breeds), Linda Howard, Nora Roberts (In Death).... There are a few more, but I'm starving for dinner and can't remember any more. *g* (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, October 04, 06:14:05pm
  • OH! I'd forgotten that one, Lin. Thanks for the reminder. And, of course, I reread the Robbs constantly. The two particular ones I was thinking of today are Sunny's Chinatown in THE HARD STUFF anthology and Love's Prisoner by MaryJanice Davidson in SECRETS #6 anthology. (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, October 04, 08:53:51pm
  • There are very few that are re-reads for me. One however, is the story Invisible by Jeff Erno. The first time I read it, it brought me to tears. Probably because it hit so close to home with regard to the subject matter - bullying - and I have since re-read it a couple of times. I am sure there are other short stories I re-read, but none are springing to mind at the moment. (NT) -- Louisa, Monday, October 08, 12:39:50pm
  • I'd count a few Linda Howard's, and a few Elizabeth Lowell's. I also like Liz Carlyle's short story in the anthology BIG GUNS. Hubba-freakin'-hubba! I am so hoping she writes MORE contemporary stories, but I've not found any by her. (NT) -- Robin, Monday, October 08, 03:34:23pm

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• I just got an email from St. Martin's Press - suggesting I buy a series of books entitled ANYTHING HE WANTS. I went into Barnes & Noble to check it out, and these are e-books with like 32 pages, etc. The subject matter is about a rich, handsome, sexy billionaire who seduces a young woman, etc. etc. I did NOT like 50 Shades. I thought it poorly written with little plot which seemed to rip off every other romance novel I've ever read. It seems like EVERYONE is writing stories of this nature (iMHO I think they are poor attempts at trying to steal some of Roarke's allure). But it's the "fanfic", limited number of pages and $.99 price which really gripes me. What are your thoughts on the way the genre seems to be going with the advent of e-readers? -- Diane, Tuesday, September 25, 09:09:22am
  
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  • Hi Diane, I think like anything else - it has it's pros and cons: I think the advent of e-readers and hte independant e-publishers allows many struggling writers get their work published, and without that, we'd be missing out on Shelly Laurenston, Lora Leigh, Lauren Dane, Maya Banks, Chyenne McCay, etc. but I also think it allows struggling writers to get their work published - which is all I can say without being mean. Which we try not to do here. *lol* (NT) -- Ann, Tuesday, September 25, 11:20:52am
  • Diane, I also received that email. Not talking about e-Readers, but about books in print, I don't care for anthologies or novella's that are only 90 pages. I try to avoid them as much as possible but I do get the ones from J.D. Robb because I have to have those stories. If it is a fave author, I may get it, but it has to be special. I remember that Julie Garwood put out "One White Rose" "One Pink Rose" little novella books some time ago and I bought them but they were soooo short. I believe Linda Lael Miller put out the 'springwater booklets' many years ago too, and then a big book to follow or a big book proceeded it. This isn't the first time that smaller stories have been put out as teasers for something else, etc. I also know that sometimes older books are re-published with a new cover and sometimes even a new title and re-released and then people get mad and feel duped. So, the publishing market has a lot of little quirks that I see, not related to E Readers. (pt 1) (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, September 25, 11:48:03am
  • I have to say I love ereaders. I've been a reader for almost 40 years. I've accumulated thousands of books in that time. I had totally run out of room for more books. Then came ebooks. Now they only take a bit of space on a hard drive. I will admit that I don't buy those 'one scene only' books unless it's an autobuy author for me. I love the fact that my favorite authors can now publish a wonderful deleted scene since it doesn't fit in the book. But a 30 page book is not enough room to get us to know and love the characters. That takes more words and some character building. (NT) -- Beaty, Tuesday, September 25, 11:49:24am
    • Beaty, is that what they are? One scene only books? That used to be called "an Excerpt" LOL. They would give you a glance, FOR FREE, to tempt you into buying their book. Now they are charging for chapter peeks? All's I can say is, if people don't buy them, they will stop. I agree that e-readers are convenient for space allocation and ease of downloading etc. (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, September 25, 11:56:35am
  • PT2: I can't say much about E-Readers and whats out there because (shocker) I don't have one yet. I do know that some authors (Like Connie Brockway) are going to self publish because they have a story to tell that their publisher won't support. There is a book by Connie that I love (All Thru the Night) that she plans to write a sequel to, and when she self publishes that, the only way I'll get to read it will be to get an E Reader. That kind of sucks, but technology is what it is. I'd say that people need to know what they are getting for their $, so if it says its 25 pages and someone buys it, well, that is on them I guess. I guess its all fair game now-a-days...but I'm glad you mentioned this so that I can be double sure (in future) before I just buy something. Great debate question. (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, September 25, 11:52:51am
    • Robin, if it's a short "book" you could read it on your computer or do you have a smart phone? They have apps for them that you can download for free to use their books both Barnes & Noble & Amazon have apps Nook & Kindle so you don't really have to buy an e-reader if all you want it for is short stories.*G* (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, September 25, 05:22:05pm
  • I started by anthologies just a few years ago when I realized some of my favorite authors were taking characters from a series and either continuing part of a character's story (i.e. Eve and Roarke) or taking a familiar character from a series and writing a small story for them (Stephanie Lauren's has done this) but they are a LOT longer than 32 pages! However, to get something out of the blue, and then see it only a few pages...(I read some of the reviews and many readers were VERY angry the stories were so short, and even only a few bucks to buy they didn't feel they got their money's worth). I think it also depends on the writer - Robb and Lauren's tell very good stories. (NT) -- Diane, Tuesday, September 25, 01:30:22pm
  • First off I have to say that I liked the 50 shades books. I know they aren't well written but hey I did enjoy the stories overall. As for a 32 page book I don' t care who writes it you can't tell any kind of story in that # of pages! Even Robb & Laurens couldn't do it!! Needless to say I will NOT be buying those ??"BOOKS"?? LOL Great discussion Diane, thanks for bringing it up!! (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, September 25, 05:19:18pm
  • I'm definitely not a fan of anthologies, even if they are my favorite authors. I just don't get satisfaction out of mini-stories. And I definitely don't like 30-page "excerpts" as I will call them. There can't possibly be any story in 30 pages that would satisfy my taste. I would say that even $.99 is too much for that type of book. (NT) -- Rosie, Wednesday, September 26, 10:52:28am
    • Here's the breakdown - There are 5 books in the series - They are all entitled Anything he wants and a following subtitles (they were "originally an e-serial novel): The Meeting 32 pages $.99, The Contract 32 pages $2.99, The Secret 32 pages $2.99, The Rescue 32 pages $2.99, The Betrayal 32 pages $2.99 for a grand total of $12.95 for 160 pages- Then they advertise a 288 page Anything He wants book for $10.98 and the e-book for $9.99. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, September 26, 01:34:27pm
      • No frigin way I'll pay that much for such a little book!! I bet she only sells to family & friends at those prices! (NT) -- £inda, Saturday, September 29, 04:57:19pm
  • I am of two minds about short stories. On the one hand, it gives me a chance to find new authors to see if I like their style, on the other, short stories are rarely re-reads for me. When I am short of time a short story can be nice as a quick read. But if I want to really lose myself in a book then it is normally a long epic that I pick up. Few short stories can get my attention, though occasionally one manages it. (NT) -- Louisa, Tuesday, October 02, 01:29:54pm

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• We can THANK>>>>> -- £inda, Tuesday, September 18, 09:50:44pm
  Leiha for the new yummy wallpaper she posted him on Facebook & I just kind of borrowed him!!! LOL
  
  LOVE ME those abs!!! Legs are kind of nice too, not to mention the arms!! OH HELL!! He's just FINE ALL OVER!!! LOL
  

  
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  • Oh! Take it off, take it off - take it ALLLLL off. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, September 19, 01:54:10pm
  • I am VERY happy with the wall paper choice! *Yummy!* (NT) -- Ann, Wednesday, September 19, 06:47:50pm
  • Great job scouting for us Linda. You go to WAY yonder too much trouble for us, all the research must be soooo boring. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, September 20, 04:28:00pm
  • Mighty fine view for me this morning. Thanks, Leiha! (NT) -- Rosie, Wednesday, September 26, 10:53:16am

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• Hi just getting caught up on some reading just finished delusion in death , j,d, robb, time untime sherrilyn kenyon, They were great books, loved them, what's everyone reading now? still living in florida, love it! -- ann2, Saturday, September 15, 09:47:14pm
  
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  • Hi Ann2, good to see you posting. I recently read a Lynn Kurland medieval book, an older Lori Foster book and finished Lisa Kleypas' newest Dream Lake. I liked the newest Kleypas, but wish they were LONGER. I have the lastest Susan Elizabeth Phillips to start but also a Linda Lael Miller contemporary, so I'm not sure which way I will go. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, September 16, 07:09:52am
  • Hi Ann2, Glad to hear you are enjoying your move to Florida. I have the new Robb book but am in the middle of Defiant by Pamela Clare & LOVING IT!!!! And also listening to The Witness by Nora Roberts but next on my list is Delusion in Death! (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, September 18, 09:46:00pm

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• Change for RBL>>>> -- RBL's, Saturday, September 15, 07:16:11pm
  Hi all,
  
  Just wanted to let everyone know that due to the fact that life has become so busy for those of us who maintain the board, we will no longer to be able to continue the Birthday posts. I hope everyone understands. We have given a lot of thought to this decision & didn't make it lightly. We love everyone & wish you all the best of everything!
  

  
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  • Perfectly understandable, kids. I can't even get here as often as I'd like, and hardly ever post (you probably thought I had gone to the Great Book Room in the Sky!). And there are a lot of birthdays out here. Maybe you could post a once-a-year list and we could keep track that way? Or the birthday person could post an "It's my birthday!" note? (NT) -- Merry, Thursday, September 20, 12:49:56pm

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• FYI Hero's & Heartbreakers blog lists Roarke as the #1 Romance Billionaire who dominates the competition. -- Diane, Wednesday, September 12, 11:04:14am
  Here's the link:
  
  http://www.heroesandheartbreakers.com/blogs/2012/08/which-romance-novel-billionaire-dominates-the-competition?WT.mc_id=10108&et_cid=29506914&et_rid=79496702&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.heroesandheartbreakers.com%2fblogs%2f2012%2f08%2fwhich-romance-novel-billionaire-dominates-the-competition%3fWT.mc_id%3d10108
  
  AND ITA!!!
  

  
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  • I agree too Diane. I saw that and was delighted!! Thanks also for getting us this great wallpaper of William. Yum! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, September 12, 02:46:38pm
    • Robin, did you get my most recent email sent 9/7 with additional pics? They were especially um intriguing. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, September 12, 04:32:53pm
      • Yes, I got it, but have not had a chance to view it yet...but I will!!!! Thanks so much. (NT) -- Robin, Friday, September 14, 04:56:37pm
        • Oh, you will thank me a LOT more LOL. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, September 14, 05:07:48pm
  • This was so true, I loved it!! (NT) -- £inda, Saturday, September 15, 07:28:37pm

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• -- Beaty, Tuesday, September 04, 07:35:01pm
  
  
  
  
  Happy Birthday, Leiha!
  Have a GREAT day, Kiddo!
  

  
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  • Have a fantastical birthday MONTH! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, September 05, 06:10:08pm
  • Have a TERRIFIC DAY!!! (NT) -- £inda, Wednesday, September 05, 07:23:39pm
  • Happy Birthday Leiha - have an awesome day! (NT) -- Ann, Wednesday, September 05, 08:20:24pm
  • Happy Birthday. Sent you a Fb birthday greeting but in case you missed it...I hope it was Fab!! (NT) -- Sandra, Saturday, September 08, 11:19:45am

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• The September releases are up! -- Beaty, Saturday, September 01, 04:40:41pm
  Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.
  
  
  
  September Romance Releases
  
  
  
  Enjoy the chocolate. *G*
  
  
  
  

  
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  • Awesome! Shannon McKenna has a new one coming out this month. And it took me a minute or two to find the list of releases, 'cause I was distracted by Shemar Moore - Yummy! (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, September 02, 08:42:03pm
  • I've got a 20% off coupon...hmmmm, what book is worthy? LOL (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, September 05, 06:10:57pm

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• -- Beaty, Wednesday, August 29, 08:49:26pm
  
  
  
  
  Happy Birthday, Bo!
  Hope your day is extra special!
  Have a great one, Kiddo!
  

  
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  • HEY BO! Happy Birthday! Hope its a great year ahead for you! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, August 30, 08:25:07am
  • I hope this is the start to an AWESOME 12 months for you Bo! *hugs!!* (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, August 30, 07:32:49pm
  • Bo, I'm so sorry I missed your special day! I hope you had a GREAT time!! (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, September 04, 06:06:56am
  • Oh Sweetie!!!!!! Sorry I am late :( Sending lots of love and good wishes! (NT) -- Sandra, Saturday, September 08, 11:21:02am

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• New WP -- £inda, Tuesday, August 28, 01:52:33pm
  You can thank Diane for the new wallpaper guy!! She had another one but it was his tan didn't show. *G*
  
  Thank you Diane & ENJOY!!
  

  
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  • He's William Levy, star of novellas who appeared on Dancing With the Stars. And you should see the pic that I REALLY wanted to have posted LOL (just a strategically placed cowboy hat!). Thank you, Linda. (NT) -- Diane, Tuesday, August 28, 03:02:35pm
    • Um, Diane, I'd like to see it! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, August 31, 04:17:47am
      • Send me your email addy, Robin. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, August 31, 09:04:34am

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• -- Beaty, Wednesday, August 22, 08:47:34pm
  
  
  
  
  Happy Birthday, Jolene!
  Hope it's wonderful!
  
  

  
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  • Jolene, have a GREAT birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, August 24, 02:50:21pm
  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOLENE!!!! :D (NT) -- SKYE O?O, Friday, August 24, 11:02:35pm
  • Thanks :) The big 3-0 hehe. (NT) -- Jolene, Monday, August 27, 10:15:01pm
  • Sorry I'm so late, hope it was a TERRIFIC day!!! (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, August 28, 01:53:21pm
  • Sorry I am late! Hope you got and continue to get lots of goodies! (NT) -- Sandra, Saturday, September 08, 11:22:05am

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• I'm coming to the experts....need suggestions please -- Robin , Saturday, August 18, 05:42:11am
  Okay ladies, could I please have some suggestions?
  
  A friend of mine (who I have TRIED to get to read romances for years) read the Fifty Shades trilogy and really loved them...and its got her reading and reading and reading.
  
  She prefers more of the HOT romances (but still only one man, one woman).
  
  I've given her some, but I don't read the HOT and SUPER HOT ones like I used to - so I'm a little behind the times.
  
  She has tried Sylvia Day and Megan Hart and likes them.
  
  Can anyone provide any other suggestions? Authors, titles, whatever. She likes both historical and contemporary, and is okay with BDSM and stuff like that, but no menage'.
  
  She is a little put off by paranormal but if you have a para in mind, I'll let her know. She did read Feehan's Dark Prince and liked it but doesn't think she wants to read another. Not sure if its the vampire aspect she didn't like, but she seemed to be okay with shapeshifting? Not sure....
  
  Figured I would consult the experts!
  
  Thanks!
  Robin
  
  

  
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  • I've already given her Pamela Clare contemps and she could not put down Extreme Exposure! I am giving her the others in that series now. I also already gave her Lori Foster, Susan Johnson, and Erin McCarthy's Fasttrack series. Thanks! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, August 18, 05:44:00am
  • You ladies introduced me to Lauren Dane. That got me reading Maya Banks and Shayla Black, Lorelei James and Cat Johnson. I love Lisa Kleypas, Stephanie Laurens. Sooooo many books - soooooo little time. (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, August 18, 08:23:55am
    • Thanks Diane, we picked up a Maya Banks yesterday....I've never heard of Cat Johnson. We'll check these out. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, August 19, 12:36:37pm
      • Cat Johnson writes Studs in spurs (start at the beginning!) My favorite Banks is Stay with me. (NT) -- Diane, Sunday, August 19, 01:08:48pm
  • What about Joey W Hill's Natural Law. It's S/M but not more than two people. Some of Emma Holly's don't have more than two people but her books are so good she might even like all of them.*G* If I think of any more I'll be back. LOL (NT) -- £inda, Monday, August 20, 08:48:10am
  • Shannon McKenna. She writes contemporary romantic suspense - and it's HOT. Lisa Marie Rice (also writes as Elizabeth Jennings). LMR is also very hot -- but you need a liberal suspension of disbelief as her heros tend to be very over the top Alpha Men (but man, they know what they want, and how to go about getting it! *lol*). (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, August 23, 06:35:51pm
    • Thanks everyone! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, August 24, 02:49:59pm

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  • Beaty, hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (You can stop to read the pic's I'm not as good as you with this stuff.*EG*) (NT) -- £inda, Monday, August 13, 10:19:16pm
  • He may not have dimples....but you KNOW what I was thinking. Love you bunches and wishing you the best Birthday ever! (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, August 13, 11:29:11pm
  • Have a great day! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, August 14, 06:11:44pm
  • Thank you so much! I loved this card. It is so very true. *G* Thanks, RBLs! (NT) -- Beaty, Tuesday, August 14, 06:43:41pm
    • LOL Glad you liked it, video was the only way I could get it on the net now that they stopped MobileMe!! Thank God you got satellite this year.. LOL (NT) -- £inda, Tuesday, August 14, 11:23:36pm
  • I hope you had an awesome day Beaty!! Love you, Ann (NT) -- Ann, Tuesday, August 14, 06:54:22pm
  • Happiest of Birthdays, sweet Beaty! You and my Mom, same birthday...you lions!!!! (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, August 14, 06:55:22pm
  • HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE!!!!! :D (NT) -- SKYE O?O, Friday, August 24, 11:06:21pm

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