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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.

My Dear RBL Sisters, -- Frances, Monday, April 09, 05:17:54am
Since this is a Romance Book Discussion Board, and many of you don't like O/T discussions, consider this as your warning. Therefore, I'm going to post inside.>>>>>>>

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- Message Inside>>>>>> -- Frances, Monday, April 09, 06:42:04am
Anyone watch Once Upon a Time on ABC? The acting is absolutely superb AND the settings and costumes are gorgeous. The show is about Snow White and the Wicked Witch and it goes back and forth from fairytale land to "the real world" with the same actors. The twists and turns they put on the various fairytales are fascinating. -- Diane, Monday, April 02, 06:44:14am
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- I don't....my niece does and loves it though. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, April 05, 04:41:34pm
- Seen this advertised as coming soon here in the UK. Will probably watch it unless it clashes with one of my other shows. (NT) -- Louisa, Saturday, April 07, 08:20:39am
- Watched episode 1 last week and my first thought was how beautiful it looks - proper fantasy and nicely sinister. Love Robert Carlyle as Rumpelstiltskin. (NT) -- Beth, Saturday, April 07, 11:31:59am
  - He is fantastic as Rumpelstiltskin. I look forward to the show every week. I even joined a message board lol - there is one character in the modern day EVERYONE is speculating about. The show has quite a following. (NT) -- Diane, Monday, April 09, 05:00:35am
The April releases list is here! -- Beaty - for Judy, Sunday, April 01, 10:07:36am
Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.

April Romance Releases

Some favorites in there -
Carr, Dodd, Hill, Kleypas, Putney, Quick and Roberts.
Enjoy the - err rain! *G*

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- WOW I want the rest of the pic at the top of the new releases~LOL I'm borrowing him for the WP too hope you don't mind!! (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, April 01, 10:18:13pm
  - AMEN to THAT, Linda. I could just imagine THIS floating on MY pond here in the Pocono's! (NT) -- Diane, Monday, April 02, 06:41:16am
- Thanks for the list! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, April 02, 03:06:58pm
- I **LOVE, LOVE, LOVE** Fiona Brand. I'll take whatever she writes - even if it's category (and thus not very long). (NT) -- Ann , Monday, April 02, 07:17:06pm
I have a book question, so where do I go? RBL, of course! -- Robin, Wednesday, March 21, 02:09:32pm
So Brockmann's newest "Born to Darkness" is out from what I understand and I've read a few reviews...

So if you read it, please please consider doing a review for us!

Thanks
Robin (who is undecided about trying it)

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- I have not read this one Robin. I know Beaty reads her, but she's in the middle of tax season, so it's going to be a while before she can come up for air. (NT) -- Ann , Wednesday, March 21, 06:55:38pm
- I downloaded the audio book yesterday and it's next on my listening parade. I'll let you know - probably sometime next week. (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, March 21, 08:26:25pm
  - thanks, can't wait! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, March 22, 01:06:58pm
- I finished reading Suz's book just this morning.... (no spoilers, but inside anyway) -- Merry, Tuesday, March 27, 01:28:55pm
  - Hey Merry, great review! Thanks so much, EXACTLY what kind of review I was looking for. (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, March 27, 04:39:41pm
    - Oh, good! I'm always afraid I won't be able to explain clearly, or will (horrors!) create a spoiler inadvertently. Glad it was what you needed! (NT) -- Merry, Wednesday, March 28, 07:41:56pm
- Is this a new series for her or one of the seal books.. (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, March 29, 11:03:24am
  - This is all new, Lin. It's her inception into the land of paranormal. So far, I'm really enjoying it. (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, March 29, 08:22:43pm
Had a wonderful weekend! -- Łinda, Sunday, March 18, 11:15:37am
This weekend I went to BrabT's to see some of our old ReBeL's & as always the food was great & the company devine!!

Got to see Leiha, Su, NancyB, Hilia & Madie, what a GREAT afternoon & evening we had laughing & talking old times.

Barb severed a lovely dinner of corn beef & cabbage.

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- I love cornbeef, it's one of the staples in my house. Glad to hear you caught up with some RBLs (NT) -- Chez, Sunday, March 18, 05:52:23pm
- Your weekend sounds like it was a lot of fun! We took the nieces and nephews to see the Easter Bunny and then do an egg hunt and play games and all that...lots of fun. (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, March 21, 05:46:41am
Newbie Alert!! -- Ricci, Friday, March 16, 03:16:42am
Hi Everyone!

I stumbled on RBL after reading a Karen Marie Moning book - and I just had to come check it out! I am so impressed!

I just wanted to give a big thumbs-up to the person who wrote the history and overview, it made me want to join in a "where do I sign??" kind of way immediately! No one I know reads romance novels - isn't that sad? I'm soooo looking forward to be able to share the great and not so great books I stumble across!!

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- Welcome! I love this board. I've been introduced to so many new authors and genres. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, March 16, 09:39:34am
- Welcome from one of the original RBLs, who occasionally goes MIA for long periods, but is trying to stick around more these days. I love Karen Marie Moning's books too. (NT) -- Louisa, Friday, March 16, 12:15:43pm
- Welcome to the Board Ricci! We like to read a lot of different stuff here - first and foremost Romance, but also some other genres sneak in. Besides KMM, who are some of your favorite authors? (NT) -- Ann , Friday, March 16, 03:09:04pm
- People you know DO read romance.... They just don't know it. Or they won't admit it. Jane Austen wrote romance. Sme people think Danielle Steel and Nicholas Sparks are romance (although I don't, particularly). Chick Lit is romance. Janet Evanovich is romance. See? They just don't know any better, poor souls. But we do! Welcome to the funny farm, Ricci. You're going to love it here! (NT) -- Merry, Friday, March 16, 04:23:06pm
- Hi Ricci, I'm an oldie stopping by to check in so welcome aboard! And now I'm trying not to be MIA so much!! KMM is definitely a fan favorite. (NT) -- Rosie, Friday, March 16, 05:10:09pm
- I remember looking for an on-line outlet for my love of romance. After I found RBL I stopped looking. They always gave good recommendations. I've found so many wonderful authors through this board. And many life-long friends. I hope you return and give us some input on what you like to read. We would be thrilled to talk books and authors with you. What is a few of your favorite reads? (NT) -- Beaty, Friday, March 16, 06:48:54pm
- Books, wonderful, wonderful books! -- Ricci, Friday, March 16, 11:15:35pm
- WELCOME RICCI!!!! Lots of choices to read here! For me....I enjoy some of the recommendations you've read in tge other posts...along with that are the WHOLE FBI series by Cathrine Coulter! of course ANYTHING BY NORA ROBERTS!!!!! LOL (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Monday, March 19, 07:21:51pm
Hi, Everyone... -- Frances, the Prodigal Sister, Friday, March 16, 08:20:10am
This morning was to be a quick drive-by to check to see that everyone was alright. But Judy isn't, and now I'm on the verge of tears. I'm going to miss her posts very much. She was simply smart, very smart.

I've been extremely busy, both on and off line with local, state, and national politics. Life has been more exciting than I ever dreamed it would be. A couple of weeks ago, several of us met with the Lt. Governor. Yesterday, we met with the Governor. Before we left, I found myself asked to head a national initiative. That's what happens when a little old lady has an idea and opens her mouth. What RBL ever learned to keep her mouth closed?

I want you all to know that I think of you all the time, even though I can't stop and chat often. You mean so much to me. God bless and keep you all.

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- Frances, your news is wonderful and so appreciated especially at this time. Keep up your efforts! I'm soooo proud of you. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, March 16, 09:38:18am
- Frances, that is very cool - you will have to come back and let us know what you are doing. (NT) -- Ann , Friday, March 16, 03:12:28pm
- Frances, that's great news. Please make sure to keep posting your progress!! (NT) -- Rosie, Friday, March 16, 05:08:48pm
- Wavin' atcha Frances!! Stop by with progress reviews every now and again. (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, March 17, 04:39:51am
- Hi, Frances! Glad to see you! And glad to hear that ou're doing your bit for all of us who "open a mouth" ow and then. Good work! (NT) -- Merry, Saturday, March 17, 07:46:06pm
  - Make that "you're doing your bit", please. Typo! (NT) -- merry, Saturday, March 17, 07:47:16pm
- Hey Frances....glad to see ya! :D (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Monday, March 19, 07:14:56pm
Hi everyone -- Kimberly Dean, Saturday, March 17, 08:32:49am
Hi everyone,

Just dropping by to say hello. I haven't visited your site in a while. It's good to see that you're still doing what you do best -- reading lots of books and having a good time.

I'm picking up steam on the writing career once again and have an e-novella coming out with Samhain on May 1 called BLADE OF MOONLIGHT. Superhero romance, anyone? It's hot, dark, and dangerous! To celebrate, I have a contest going on at Fresh Fiction. See http://bit.ly/xWsGxU if you want to enter.

Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Kimberly
kimberlydean.com

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- Yea! I love your books Kim. I'll be sure to check this one out. (NT) -- Ann , Sunday, March 18, 03:36:26pm
  - It was a ton of fun to write, Ann. Hope you like it. (NT) -- Kimberly, Monday, March 19, 04:28:37pm
-- Beaty, Friday, March 16, 07:07:27pm

Happy Birthday, Kelli S.!
Have a wonderful day!

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- Hope you drop by to say hello on your Bday!! Hope its a good one. (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, March 17, 04:38:47am
- Have a GREAT DAY!!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Saturday, March 17, 06:39:16am
- Happy Birthday, Kelli! Have a lovely man, er... day! (NT) -- P.C. , Saturday, March 17, 08:10:09am
- Happy birthday Kelli, hope it was a gorgeous day (NT) -- Chez, Sunday, March 18, 05:54:37pm
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLI!!! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Sunday, March 18, 11:38:45pm
Just saw the awful news -- Bo, Saturday, March 17, 08:16:17pm
I am in tears right now and so very sad and shocked about Judy's passing.She had the heart and courage of a lion-I was sure she would recover eventually after her upbeat news at Christmas.I feel so grateful to have had the chance to know her through RBL,emails and even to spend time with her at some Vegas gatherings.She was kind and smart and wickedly funny.There are several choice phrases I will NEVER forget hearing come out of that sweet,beautiful woman.It was part of her charm.Judy was always more than what you saw.She was a vibrant soul that brought joy and laughter and knowledge to us.My heart goes out to her family & friends.

I find it oddly fitting that my current read is Mary Jo Putney's The Rake,which is something Judy recommended to me a long time ago,that I just started a few days ago.Strange how things work like that,but it makes me feel a little better to know that she got me to read it in the end.Much love and thanks,my friend,for everything.

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- Hi Bo. I know what you mean, I think we were all a little shocked and I know we were all sad to hear the news. Your tribute is very nice, Take care (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, March 18, 04:59:55am
- The strange thing to me is that even though some of us were aware of her illness & even how serious it was, she was SO positive & up-beat that I don't think I ever accepted that she might really go!! I know that sounds kind of dumb but I just didn't! (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, March 18, 11:08:42am
- Linda, that is exactly how I felt! since I don't get here as often it came as a real shock! Still hard for me to accept! :/ (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Sunday, March 18, 04:23:39pm
- I just popped on to the board today to be shocked at the news. Lovely tribute Bo. I wish I could have met her (NT) -- Chez, Sunday, March 18, 05:53:47pm
ReBeLs! TRIBUTE TO OUR VERY OWN JUDY!! -- ReBeLs, Monday, March 12, 08:19:47pm

As readers, we've all learned to recognize most cliches and to groan when we see them repeated in book after book. But you know, the reason cliches are repeated so often is because there tends to be little bit of truth in them.

You should always watch the quiet ones; not until they are no longer here do you realize what a Hugh silence is left with their absence.

Judy was one of our "quiet ones" - well, until you worked with her on the Author Interviews or the Hughies, or played dominoes, or cards or discussed story genres, or went to a Chippendales' show in Las Vegas with her. Especially if you let her talk you into having an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie (they had 0 trans fats with her recipe) and as long as you were doing that, you should try a glass of her favorite wine. I'm not really sure she ever disclosed the healthy properties of the wine - she just kept repeating her cookies had 0 trans fats -- here, have a second one and you're going to need more wine with that.

Judy spent many years working on our monthly newsletter keeping everyone straight with their grammar and spelling. She was a stickler for proper procedure which made her perfect for organizing our Author Interviews or our Iconic Hughies every February just to name a few of the jobs she volunteered for.

Sadly, Judy passed away in early March, and now we realize how hugh a silence will be left by her passing. We ask that you join with us in celebrating her life with the following memories. Just click on the angel.

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- JUDY: Well, I am just too shocked and weepy but I just wanted to express my sorrow about losing this wonderful and unique person! I am so glad that I had the good fortune to meet her at one of RBL's LAS VEGAS events as well as her interactions here on this site! I think we all will miss her special brand of humor(some of which thankfully I managed to save) She will for sure be missed!!!!!!!!! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Monday, March 12, 09:00:38pm
- It's a BEAUTIFUL tribute to a beautiful woman. So many wonderful memories of laughter and love! We will miss you Judy though you will always be in our hearts. God Speed Girl Friend. (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, March 12, 10:32:20pm
- Judy - a lady, a teacher, a darn good egg and someone who enriched the lives of all she touched. RBL is a lucky group to have had her and she will be missed by not only her family but her worldwide family of friends. Sending love and warm hugs to her beloved Ev and Andy and Lori. Please know she will ALWAYS be with you. (NT) -- Vic, Monday, March 12, 11:16:18pm
- There are just no words to say what Judy meant to me. We've laughed, cried, talked for hours, what more can you expect from a GREAT friend!! You are so loved & missed!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, March 13, 12:55:44am
- I am so shocked and sad. Judy did so much to build RBL into a community. I was always in awe of the work she put in. Sweet dreams, Judy. (NT) -- Beth, Tuesday, March 13, 02:43:16am
- Just wanted to add my sincere condolences. I haven't been here in an age but Judy welcomed me to the board when I first joined in 2007 and I know how deeply she will be missed here. My thoughts are with you all and Judy's family. (NT) -- Melanie, Tuesday, March 13, 05:25:04am
- Oh, that is so very sad. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. I know she will be greatly missed. (NT) -- NicoleJ, Tuesday, March 13, 07:55:30am
- I am so, so terribly sad to see this. Judy was a calm and steady voice, a friend with a big heart. I had hoped that she would beat this and have many more happy years with her family. When I heard she was sick, I sent her a copy of the new version of SURRENDER, which she read. She asked if she could have an ARC of DEFIANT when they come out, and I had promised to send her one. She was sweet and funny, and she will be missed. Judy, we loved you down here. Your and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. (NT) -- P.C. , Tuesday, March 13, 08:31:08am
- I am so sad to hear this news. I remember when Judy welcomed me to the board. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. (NT) -- CindyO, Tuesday, March 13, 10:18:50am
- Judy, You were well loved and you'll be dearly missed. Peace, our friend! See you on the other side! (NT) -- Melinda, Tuesday, March 13, 03:03:50pm
- Beautiful job ladies, for a beautiful lady! I'm so very sad about losing Judy...we had such fun whenever we got together, and I'm proud to say she was my friend...she was a friend to us all. I'll never forget her, she was such wonderful person to know. I'm sure her family misses her terribly, and I'm so deeply sorry for their loss....but we all know that heaven has a new angel, and she getting all the other angels to read romance! (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, March 13, 05:06:20pm
- I have been weepy on and off all week since getting the bad news, but I know she's right where she is supposed to be in Heaven. I will miss her terribly for a long, long time. (NT) -- Ann , Tuesday, March 13, 05:19:13pm
- I picture you as you are on the background (can you see Judy's face when we tell her she was the background?) - reading historical or J D Robb. We miss you already my friend. I know you're in a happier place. I can feel it. But I want to be selfish here. I wanted you longer. Till we see each other again. So long for now. (NT) -- Beaty, Tuesday, March 13, 07:33:20pm
  - Beaty I'm not sure but it looks like she's reading one of Pamela's suspense books. (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, March 13, 11:23:19pm
- Just in case you're having trouble with the above angel link, here is a copy and paste version... http://beaty625.com/Judy/To%20Judy.html Make sure you click on all of the angels to see the whole card. (NT) -- Beaty, Wednesday, March 14, 04:37:31am
  - Clearly I am a total ditz tonight since I missed clicking on the angels . Just got all the way through the tribute. I wish I had had the chance to meet her in person. (NT) -- Louisa, Wednesday, March 14, 02:50:57pm
- Oh, my what a shock! I am stunned. I always enjoyed Judy's postings. She will be missed here, but the Angels just added to their group. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, March 14, 06:18:40am
- I am so sorry to hear that. She will be very badly missed by a lot of people. (I am having trouble with the link though :-( (NT) -- Louisa, Wednesday, March 14, 02:37:59pm
  - Never mind, figured out the link after my brain checked in. Beautiful tribute. (NT) -- Louisa, Wednesday, March 14, 02:39:42pm
- What a nice tribute!! Judy will certainly be missed for all she did here at RBL, all her book recommendations to the other historical book lovers, and many other things. But mostly, she'll be missed for who she was, to all of us. ((((hugs)))) to all who will miss her, and to her family. (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, March 14, 03:04:32pm
- Oh, no! Judy! All I can say is, the library near the Pearly Gates will be getting an upgrade any minute now.... She was sweet, and kind, and very forgiving when I forgot to vote on time; and she will be missed around here - and everywhere else. God Bless, Judy! Happy reading; just think, no more eyestrain, no more lost bookmarks, no more book budget! (NT) -- Merry, Thursday, March 15, 08:18:46pm
- Judy, I will miss you so very much. I really appreciated your help with spelling and gramar when I was trying to regain my cognative abilities after the allergic reaction to the Dr.'s meds. God be with you Judy. (NT) -- Frances, Friday, March 16, 07:45:07am
- What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Judy will surely be missed by all of us. Till we meet again, friend. (NT) -- Rosie, Friday, March 16, 05:21:01pm
- I'm very saddened to hear about losing lovely Judy. I may never have met her personally, but I loved her posts and the work that she put into all the RBL projects. She will be greatly missed. Love to her family and friends as they try to come to grips with her loss. We will miss you Judy (NT) -- Chez, Sunday, March 18, 05:51:39pm
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to my ReBeL sisters! May the luck o' the Irish be with you — or better yet, Roarke! -- P.C. , Saturday, March 17, 08:09:37am
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- AMEN....to BOTH!!! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Saturday, March 17, 07:30:25pm
- Um hmmm, yeah, THATS a good way to spend St Patty's Day, with Roarke! LOL (Who needs green beer?) (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, March 18, 05:01:21am
HAPPY ST? PATTY'S DAY!!!! :D -- SKYE OżO, Saturday, March 17, 07:28:20pm
Am having a good Irish brew!

GUINESS!! SLAINTE! EVERYONE! :D

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-- Beaty, Saturday, March 10, 08:13:20pm

Have a great day, Candy!
Happy Birthday!

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- Look at those abs!!! I mean hope you have a GREAT DAY!! LOL (NT) -- , Saturday, March 10, 11:04:55pm
- I think Candy should a birthday more often! (NT) -- Ann , Sunday, March 11, 08:15:32am
- I agree, EVERYDAY could be Candy's birthday if THIS is what we all get to share! LOL Hope you have a great birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, March 12, 05:09:44pm
- WOW! Happy belated Birthday! What a delicious card! Candy got some super eye candy. :-) (NT) -- P.C. , Tuesday, March 13, 08:32:51am
- Yummo, I agree with Ann. Happy belated birthday! (NT) -- Rosie, Friday, March 16, 05:22:12pm
Hey there -- Bo, Friday, February 24, 08:03:58am
Just popping in for a bit of a ketchup and a question.I found a great little UBS here that I've been meaning to try and finally went into the other day.It doesn't have a HUGH romance section like the main one I use,and her prices are a little higher,but what she DOES have is a lot of older stuff,original covers,in VERY good shape.I LOVE that!!!! Sometimes it's hard to find the older stuff at all,much less in good shape AND original covers.I usually seem to find re-releases that are beat to sh*t and have to decide if I want it bad enough to take the risk of torn/soiled pages.Anyways,I got a good haul,most of which are either RBL recommends or from the Top 100:

Splendid & To Catch an Heiress-Julia Quinn(she's a comfort read author for me)
The Rake-Mary Jo Putney
This is All I ask-Lynn Kurland (I KNOW I have read something of hers before,or started to,just can't remember what)
Breath of Magic-Teresa Medieros
Gypsy Lady-Shirlee Busbee (VERY excited to try this one!)
The Last Arrow-Marsha Canham (MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA!!! I can't lose *G*)
The Seduction-Nicole Jordan (It's NJ.'Nuff said *G*)
Man of my dreams-Johanna Lindsey ( Lindsey is a fave)

And last but absolutely not least,Highland Rogue by Arnette Lamb,which I read yesterday,and really enjoyed.I love a good rake who says and does the most outrageous things,who is so charming you just can't help but like him and fall for him,and Lachlan is all of that.I was a little worried at first that four daughters would be distracting and take over the story,but I really enjoyed all their different personalities & interactions with each other and the adults.I think Agnes is my favorite,she reminds me of my daughter a little.Besides,thanks to her I've added 'foosty scunner' to my repertoire of insults *G*

I've checked Shelfari and a couple other pages and was saddened to see Arnette passed some years ago,and while I was excited to see that three of Lachlan's girls have their own book,I couldn't find one for Lottie.Does she not have one? I'm planning on finding the others and am hoping that she & David Smithson will at least be in one of theirs as a secondary couple if she doesn't have her own story.

I am ready for winter to be over here.We have had crazy weather lately.It will be brutally cold for a couple days,then either rain or even a little snow once,then we will have a sunny springlike day and it looks beautiful.The kids are getting cabin fever and me along with them.Hubby FINALLY has a different job,so we have actually been able to have dinners as a family lately,and most of the time,that's a good thing *G* Hope you all have a great weekend!

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- Hey Bo!! So glad to see you stopping by. WOW, you DID get a nice haul of books. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Lynn Kurland books, ALL of them and I'm actually re-reading one now. Let me know what you think when you read that one. I just let my aunt borrow 'Man of My Dreams' last month (from my keeper shelf) and she enjoyed it. I read a few by Arnette Lamb many years ago, but I don't think I read the one you mentioned. I'll have to look for it, it sounds great. Our local UBS closed here in December, the owner retired. I did not know it until after they closed cuz I didn't go in there in December. I still have a credit there too :( Oh well, she was ill and then retired. But I go by every once in a while and while they had the phones disconnected, the books are all still in there. I keep hoping they will have a big sale to get rid of their stock..... Glad to hear about hubby's new job. Take care! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, February 25, 06:06:53am
- THIS IS ALL I ASK is my absolute FAV by Lynn Kurland. *sigh* Everyone should read that book. Good to see you here Bo! (NT) -- Ann , Saturday, February 25, 12:28:10pm
  - I always say 'this one is my fave Lynn Kurland book' until I read the next one. Just finished When I Fall in Love and I have to say its right up there for me. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, February 26, 11:05:06am
- Bo I so wish I knew you were looking for these old books I just donated all my books to the SPCA & I had ALL of Arnette Lambs books, took me years to collect them & I never did read one. *G* BTW are we going to see you in April? (NT) -- , Tuesday, February 28, 07:55:01pm
  - Just sent you an EM! I should've remembered,I know you said something a couple years ago about having a lot of good older ones.*sigh* I've got CRS baaaaad these days. (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, March 01, 07:14:47am
- Lynn Kurland's books are amongst my favourites ever. Breath of Magic is good too. Just so you know, there is a sequel Touch of Enchantment as well. Though me being awkward meant I read those two in backwards order. (NT) -- Louisa, Wednesday, March 14, 02:49:07pm
- Bo, let me check at the store tomorrow for Arnette's list. I did had copies of all of them in stock, and I can't remember if she got to Lottie or not; but I think she did... Was that the one with the lavender cover? I'll let you know tomorrow if I have it, it's yours. (NT) -- Merry, Thursday, March 15, 08:26:23pm
  - Drat. It looks as if Arnette didn't get to Lottie's book. The last one came out in '97, and I remember I was about to write her a teasing note about the next book when the news of her death came out. I do remember that her will specified that all remaining papers, work-in-progress, etc. be destroyed, and that her wishes were followed. She didn't want anyone else taking over her "family", as has happened with other authors who go on ahead too soon. *cough*V.C. Andrews*cough* (NT) -- Merry, Friday, March 16, 03:35:17pm
-- Beaty, Tuesday, March 13, 07:44:47pm

Happy Birthday, Melissa L.!
I hope your special day is wonderful!

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- Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, March 13, 11:22:02pm
- Happy Birthday! Love Jason from GH (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, March 14, 02:52:38pm
Hi All! -- SKYE OżO, Saturday, March 10, 11:05:04pm

I Wish I could get here more often! Can't get to FB as much either

Wow I love the background! :D

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! to everyone I missed!

I've been trying to get to a whole load of books I have downloaded
on my nook, but it is really slow going!

Well I just wanted to check in and day hello!

Have a good St. Pat's Day!

Bye! :D

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- Wavin' atcha! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, March 12, 05:10:09pm
The March releases are up! -- Beaty, Wednesday, February 29, 07:40:31pm
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

Lots of goodies in there! It's going to be a HUGH month for me!

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- Good thing I got a tax return so I can buy ALL my favs this month! (NT) -- Ann , Thursday, March 01, 07:24:08pm
  - I already picked up Lisa Kleypas' newest book. I'm afraid to look at the list. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, March 03, 06:19:31am
    - I tried to wait til I left for vacation to read my books, but I couldn't stand the wait LOL. I've read J. D. Robb's Celebrity in death - which was outstanding, and Robyn Carr's Redwood Bend - also outstanding. I'm going to pick up Lisa Kleypas' book before I leave. There are others on the list I'll get to soon. (NT) -- Diane, Saturday, March 03, 04:30:43pm
- Hmmm shows February for me. I am stuck in the past I fear! (/wave hi ladies) (NT) -- Jolene, Monday, March 05, 05:20:15pm
  - You might just have to empty your cache (don't ask me how to do that *lol*) Basically it means your computer is "remembering" the Feb. page since we use the same link each month. (NT) -- Ann , Monday, March 05, 06:12:04pm
    - That worked! Thanks :) (NT) -- Jolene, Monday, March 05, 06:32:08pm
-- Beaty, Wednesday, February 29, 07:56:25am

Happy Birthday, Pamela Clare!
Have a terrific day 12th Birthday!*G*

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- Hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY!! (NT) -- , Wednesday, February 29, 07:57:39am
- Have a fabulous birthday,P.C.!!! I hope it's filled with all your fave things!!! (NT) -- Bo, Wednesday, February 29, 10:31:39am
  - Thanks for my favorite sandwich, Bo! You know me so well!!! (NT) -- P.C. , Wednesday, February 29, 10:50:31pm
- Whew hoo! Happy Birthday!! Hope it is wonderful. As a matter of fact, have a drink on me! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, February 29, 02:34:41pm
- Thanks, Beaty, for the lovely card! What a fine hunk of man to get for my birthday! Thank you Linda, Bo and Robin for the sweet birthday wishes! It's been a great day so far. I had lunch with an old friend, and the boys are making me supper and a cake. I'm almost a teenager now. Watch out world!!!! ;-) Hugs and love to my RBL sisters!!! (NT) -- P.C. , Wednesday, February 29, 05:54:41pm
  - Then Young Lady you are not old enough for my present (the guy and the drink). Just send him back, its okay, I'll think of 'something' to do with him. LOL Glad you had a nice day!! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, March 01, 03:19:48pm
- Happy Birthday (a day late) Pamela!! I hope you had a blast. (NT) -- Ann , Thursday, March 01, 07:20:34pm
- Happy birthday, BFF! I'm late on here but I got you via other methods on the 29th! Xoxoxoxo (NT) -- Kris-Tay, Friday, March 02, 12:36:03pm
-- Beaty, Monday, February 27, 09:19:20pm

Have a great day, Beth2!
Miss you!

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- Happy Birthday QB2!! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, February 28, 03:04:05pm
- Happy Birthday! Have a great day! Have fun! (NT) -- ann2, Tuesday, February 28, 04:31:41pm
- Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- , Tuesday, February 28, 06:38:33pm
Aha! I just found the name and plot of J D Robb's book following Celebrity in death. Here are the deets: -- Diane, Thursday, February 23, 09:38:09am
Full description for Delusion in Death (release date Sept. 2012)

'What would cause someone to want so many people, surely many of them strangers, to slaughter each other?' The scene that greets Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her team one terrible evening in New York is more shocking than any of them have ever witnessed. The usually comfortable downtown bar is strewn with bodies - office workers who have been sliced, bludgeoned or hacked to death with the nearest weapon available. It appears they all turned on each other in a desperate blinding rage. As Eve and her husband Roarke - who owned the bar among his many properties - investigate the big-business workers of the city, they link the attacks back to the Urban Wars and the chemical warfare used all those years ago. With another slaughter imminent, Eve must turn to unexpected sources in order to stop a killer who is getting revenge by creating mass carnage...

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- I thought the next book was somewhat of a continuation of Celebrity in Death...in that it's the movie premiere. Hmmmm...maybe that's a novella in between this current book and the next full length book?!?!? (NT) -- Heather, Thursday, February 23, 07:05:53pm
  - From what I've been able to find, Heather, Delusion in death is a standalone, hardcover book. (NT) -- Diane, Friday, February 24, 05:08:42am
-- Beaty, Thursday, February 23, 04:39:38am

Happy Birthday, Beth aka Mia!
Have a great one!

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- Happy Birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, February 23, 02:37:59pm
- Happy Birthday Mia! (NT) -- Heather, Thursday, February 23, 07:06:51pm
- ty ladies:) (NT) -- Beth aka Mia, Thursday, February 23, 09:02:29pm
Under the category: THINGS YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW. I love J. D. Robb/Nora Roberts writing - especially the In Death series you ladies introduced me to. Are you like me? Are their questions in a series you'd like to see answered (to your "satisfaction"), but are just a tad afraid to find out for fear it MAY bring an end to the series? For instance: Will Eve and Summerset EVER get beyond their "first impressions" and become TRUE friends? Will Eve EVER make Captain - and eventually Commander? Will Eve and Roarke EVER have a child? Will Eve's nightmare's end? Would you like to speculate on those questions? What about a series you are reading that you have some questions you'd like to see answered to YOUR "satisfaction"? -- Diane, Thursday, February 16, 03:18:27pm
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- Question 1 - I sincerely hope not. I think they already have the trust of good friends. They just need to not show that friendship. It wouldn't work. Question 2 - I say yes. But she won't leave the streets like most Captains. Question 3 - not in the near future. But I'm betting on twins. It's the only way she'll do it twice. *G* Question 4 - I think the New York to Dallas episode took care of most of that. I still see her not enjoying rape and abuse in her cases but I think the nightmares will lessen. Great questions, Diane. (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, February 16, 08:58:39pm
  - Question 1 - I think they already got past those first impressions and are friends - they just won't admit it lol. Question 2 - I think they'll have to give it to her - she deserves it and they know it. Question 3 - I think when the series does come to an end Robb will grant that wish - I think Belle is doing a lot to help Eve. Question 4 - I think New York to Dallas had Eve come to grips with her past, and I'm hoping for a major emotional "growth spurt". (NT) -- Diane, Friday, February 17, 04:11:59am
    - Hey, Beaty? Who do you think is the candy thief? (NT) -- Diane, Friday, February 17, 01:48:19pm
      - Peabody *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, February 19, 01:49:21pm
        
        I'm wondering if it's the Commander. He's the only one left behind while the others are out on the street doing their jobs. I hope we learn some day. (NT) -- Diane, Sunday, February 19, 03:37:11pm
        
        Feeny - I think the candy thief is Feeny. (NT) -- Ann , Wednesday, February 22, 01:45:10pm
CELEBRITY IN DEATH is out today! -- Beaty, Tuesday, February 21, 02:03:01pm
Anyone started it yet? I just bought it online but won't have time to even start it till this weekend - drat!

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- I'll be downloading it off Audible tonight...I stayed up late last night, hoping they would post it...but they didn't...it was there this morning, but I didn't have time to download it. So I put it on my wish list and will download it tonight. I'm going to even stop reading what I'm reading to start this one!!! (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, February 21, 02:20:41pm
- hi on order from the library list. sound good i can't wait (NT) -- ann2, Tuesday, February 21, 06:21:18pm
- I've read the reviews at Barnes & Noble and they say it's fantastic. I'm holding out ordering it because I'm going on vacation in less than 2 weeks and I want to have it with me to read while soaking up the sun. LOL - it's a bit of a torture waiting. I soooo love the characters. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, February 22, 05:12:30am
-- Beaty, Sunday, February 19, 02:01:27pm

Sorry I'm late, Sue Z!
I hope your day was the bestest!

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- Hey Lady! Have a great birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, February 20, 07:17:16am
- Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- , Monday, February 20, 03:37:18pm
- Happy Birthday Sue Z!!!! Hope it was great!!! (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, February 21, 02:22:23pm
Downton Abby. Anyone watch it. It's like watching a historical romance novel come alive. The costumes, the setting, the romances. THIS is what we want to see! WHY can't TPTB understand we want MORE of this? So many wonderful romance novels they can bring to TV. If only! -- Diane, Monday, February 20, 05:03:20am
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- I've never seen it.....my aunt watches it though. Only brit-com I really get into is "Keeping Up Appearances" and thats not a historical, but it is hilarious. (NT) -- Robin, Monday, February 20, 07:16:49am
- :::raising hand:::: It's AWESOME. I still have 2 more episodes to catch up on for Season 2...I don't want it to end...but I can't wait to finish Season 2...it's like a book you love...you want to read it...but you're sad when it's over. Anyhow...EVERYONE should watch this show...it's GREAT!!!! If you've missed it...you can watch Season 1 & 2 on PBS.org...you won't regret it. It starts off a little slow...but just wait...you'll be hooked in no time!!! (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, February 21, 02:19:05pm
-- Beaty, Saturday, February 11, 07:50:14pm

I thought, with your sense of humor, you'd enjoy this one. *VEG*
Happy Birthday!
Hope it's wonderful, Bee!

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- Bee, hope your day is TERRIFIC!! Love the cartoon too!*G* (NT) -- , Saturday, February 11, 11:37:00pm
- HAHAHAHAHA!!! (NT) -- Michele N., Sunday, February 12, 10:09:22am
- Hahhah Bee, you sly dawg! Happy birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, February 17, 05:03:01pm
-- Beaty, Sunday, February 12, 08:11:12pm

Have a great one, Debee!

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- Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- , Sunday, February 12, 08:55:36pm
- Sorry I'm late Debee, hope your birthday was great! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, February 17, 05:02:24pm
And the winner is ... -- ROBIN, Monday, February 13, 11:59:57pm

Here they are - the winners of the Fourteenth Annual RBL Romantica Hughie Awards!

!DIVA OF ROMANCE!

LINDA HOWARD

Considering how many of us always talk about & enjoy her books, it only stands to reason that Linda Howard would receive the most nominations for Diva of Romance - a well-deserved honor for this long-time author of both historical and contemporary romance and suspense.

HILDY HUGHIE FOR FAVORITE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE

TEXAS BLUE BY JODI THOMAS

FAVORITE ENGLISH/SCOTTISH HISTORICAL ROMANCE

DANGEROUS IN DIAMONDS BY MADELEINE HUNTER

FAVORITE UNIQUE HISTORICAL ROMANCE

THE OTHER GUY’S BRIDE BY CONNIE BROCKWAY

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

BRING ME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BY ROBYN CARR

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE/MYSTERY

BREAKING POINT BY PAMELA CLARE

A runaway favorite as always!

FAVORITE SERIES/CATEGORY ROMANCE

RED-HOT SANTA BY TORI CARRINGTON

FAVORITE VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF/SHAPESHIFTER PARANORMAL

LOVER UNLEASHED BY J.R. WARD

FAVORITE FUTURISTIC/OTHER WORLD PARANORMAL

NEW YORK TO DALLAS BY J.D. ROBB

FAVORITE TIME TRAVEL PARANORMAL

ONE MAGIC MOMENT BY LYNN KURLAND

FAVORITE UNIQUE PARANORMAL

SHADOWFEVER BY KAREN MARIE MONING

FAVORITE EROTICA ROMANCE

NEVER ENOUGH BY LAUREN DANE

FAVORITE ANTHOLOGY

THE UNQUIET BY J.D. ROBB, MARY BLAYNEY, PATRICIA GAFFNEY, RUTH RYAN LANGAN AND MARY KAY MCCOMAS

FAVORITE TITLE

NEW YORK TO DALLAS BY J.D. ROBB

FAVORITE AUTHOR

J.D. ROBB / NORA ROBERTS

FAVORITE NEW-TO-YOU AUTHOR

MARIE FORCE

FAVORITE HERO

Roarke (In Death Series by J.D. Robb)

FAVORITE HEROINE

Eve Dallas (In Death Series by J.D. Robb)

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - MALE we have a tie!

Ranger (Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich)

And Ian McNab (In Death Series by J.D. Robb)

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - FEMALE

Delia Peabody (In Death Series by J.D. Robb)

FUNNIEST BOOK

ANY MAN OF MINE BY RACHEL GIBSON

HOTTEST BOOK

LOVER UNLEASHED BY J.R. WARD

MOST TOUCHING BOOK

NEW YORK TO DALLAS BY J.D. ROBB

FAVORITE RE-READ

IN DEATH SERIES BY J.D. ROBB

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners - and to the ReBeLs who took the time to vote and making this such a great Hughie Awards happening!

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- Woo Hoo! Congratulations authors. And thank you for so many wonderful hours of enjoyment. I am absolutely THRILLED to see so many of my favorites up there. It is sooooo hard to choose because so many books are sooooo special and mean sooooo much. And thank you RBL and the wonderful ladies who take care of this GORGEOUS board and keep track of the books and the voting. You are ALL a treasure and very much appreciated. (NT) -- Diane, Tuesday, February 14, 03:54:43am
- Thanks so much! This completely made my day! I am so thrilled and grateful to know you all enjoyed BREAKING POINT so much. I had to finish the book in the two months after my spinal surgery, so I was afraid I wouldn't even get it done. I'm SO glad you enjoyed it. THANK YOU, RBL Romantica! (NT) -- P.C. , Tuesday, February 14, 11:10:03am
A new to me author -- Michele N., Saturday, February 11, 03:08:59pm
Hey, has anyone ever read Kasey Michaels?

I just read her three book trilogy
The Taming of the Rake
A Midsummer Night's Sin
and the final one- Much Ado About Rogues and I thought it grand.
I'm not a huge reader of Regency books as a rule but every now and again a story line piques my interest and I want to check it out. I'm So glad I did!
What a fun series, interesting characters and challenging romances.
I have no idea how they'd measure up for readers who are avid historical romance readers but they sure made me happy.
Thought I'd pass the info along.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to everyone!!!
Michele N.

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WE INTERRUPT YOUR READING/VIEWING TO BRING YOU AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: THE RACE IS CLOSE! -- Robin, Friday, February 10, 07:24:54pm
Hey everyone! The HUGHIES race is on, and many of the categories are VERRA CLOSE!

Email ballots were sent out, and further down on the board is the official ballot that was posted here so that you can copy/paste your votes that way if you'd rather.

If you have any problems with getting your ballot to me, let me know ASAP and I'll assist any way I can.

You can go back to your normal viewing/reading pleasure now.

Thanks!
Robin

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- Here's my e-mail just in case (NT) -- ROBIN, Saturday, February 11, 12:40:29am
-- Beaty, Thursday, February 09, 08:17:14pm

Happy Birthday, Sarah R!
Have a great one!

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- Have a great birthday Sarah R (NT) -- Robin, Friday, February 10, 01:45:35pm
- Better late than never, Hope you had a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- , Saturday, February 11, 12:39:25am
Wanted to thank you ladies for the sexy birthday wishes! My internet time is limited with so much going on in daily life, but thanks for remebering me and thinking of me always! -- Nally, Friday, February 10, 09:40:52am
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VOTE
-- , Tuesday, February 07, 12:51:23pm

LADIES PLEASE VOTE!! WE DON'T ASK YOU TO PARTICIPATE MUCH ANYMORE THIS IS THE ONLY THING WE REQUEST SO PLEASE TAKE A MIN. TO EITHER RESPOND TO THE E-MAIL YOU RECEIVED OR COPY & PASTE THE LIST BELOW IN A BLANK E-MAIL & SEND IT TO ROBIN.

IF YOU HAVEN'T READ MANY BOOKS YOU CAN VOTE FOR THE AUTHORS YOU LIKE & THEIR BOOKS OR JUST VOTE ON THE CATEGORIES YOU WANT TO!

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- Sent mine in!!! (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, February 07, 07:16:11pm
- Sent mine right away. Come on, ladies - it's FUN. (NT) -- Diane, Wednesday, February 08, 05:42:08am
- C'mon ReBeLs - This is our famous Hughies - we've been doing these awards every year since 1998. Authors look for them - we even send hard copy awards to the winners in each category. Rachel Gibson has hers hanging on her office walls - we get such wonderful thank yous from all the authors! Robin, Linda and Beaty did soooo much work this year, taking them over for me when I became ill - please honor them and our wonderful romance authors for all the hard work they've done by sending in your vote - it only takes a couple minutes and it means sooo much - to me, too. Thanks for supporting Robin, Lin, Beaty, and me AND our authors!!! (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, February 09, 07:54:54pm
  - EXACTLY, Judy. THIS is what I wait for all year long - to see who tops the various lists. If MY "favs" win! (NT) -- Diane, Friday, February 10, 08:56:45am
- Sent mine, though there are several categories where I don't know any of the authors and most of my voting is on the favourite author basis. (NT) -- Louisa, Thursday, February 09, 11:33:53pm
Time to vote for the Hughies! -- ROBIN, Monday, February 06, 10:08:45am
HERE THEY ARE - the finalists for the 2011 RBL Romantica Hughie Awards! In each category, you will find the books/authors/characters which received the most nominations. They are listed in alphabetical order by the authors' last names - NOT by the number of nominations received.

Many of you have received an official ballot via email; if you have not, just click on my name above and request one from me. You may also vote directly from the board - just copy and paste this post on a blank email.

To vote: ERASE ALL NOMINEES EXCEPT THE ONE YOU WANT TO VOTE FOR IN EACH CATEGORY! This is important, because any category with more than one entry left in it will NOT be counted! You do NOT have to vote in every category!

2011 RBL Hughie Awards Finalists

DIVA OF ROMANCE! - This was a TIE. We are hoping you can help us break the tie. We are leaving this category OPEN for the voting but unlike the nominations you may only choose one author. Remember the rules; To qualify for the DIVA OF ROMANCE! award, an author should be recognized as a leader in the genre, and must have an impressive career of at least 10 years with at least 10 books published. The previous winners in this category, Nora Roberts, Karen Marie Moning, Liz Carlyle and Lisa Kleypas, may not be considered.

HILDY HUGHIE FOR FAVORITE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE:

Come a Little Closer - Dorothy Garlock

Kissing Comfort - Jo Goodman

Texas Blue - Jodi Thomas

FAVORITE ENGLISH/SCOTTISH HISTORICAL ROMANCE:

The Many sins of Lord Cameron - Jennifer Ashley

An Unlikely Countess - Jo Beverly

Dangerous in Diamonds - Madeleine Hunter

FAVORITE UNIQUE HISTORICAL ROMANCE:

The Other Guy's Bride - Connie Brockway

The Ranger - Monica McCarty

Tamed by a Highlander - Paula Quinnk

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE:

Bring Me Home for Christmas - Robyn Carr

Any Man of Mine - Rachel Gibson

Loose Ends - Tara Janzen

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE/MYSTERY:

BREAKING POINT - Pamela Clare

When You Dare - Lori Foster

Loose Ends - Tara Janzen

FAVORITE SERIES/CATEGORY ROMANCE:

Red-Hot Santa - Tori Carrington

Just a Cowboy - Rachel Lee

Copper Lake Secrets - Marilyn Pappano

FAVORITE VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF/SHAPESHIFTER PARANORMAL:

Dark Predator - Christine Feehan

Lover Unleashed - J. R. Ward

Blood Challenge - Eileen Wilks

FAVORITE FUTURISTIC/OTHER WORLD PARANORMAL:

Burning Skies - Caris Roane

New York to Dallas - J.D. Robb

Treachery in Death – J.D. Robb

FAVORITE TIME TRAVEL PARANORMAL:

One Magic Moment - Lynn Kurland

Taken by the Cowboy - Julianne Maclean

Return of the Rose - Theresa Ragan

FAVORITE UNIQUE PARANORMAL:

Shadowfever - Karen Marie Moning

The Darkest Secret - Gena Showalter

Envy - J. R. Ward

FAVORITE EROTICA ROMANCE:

Never Enough - Lauren Dane

Mesmerized - Lauren Dane

Doms of Dark Haven (anthology) - Cherise Sinclair, Sierra Cartwright and Belinda McBride

FAVORITE ANTHOLOGY:

The Lady Most Likely - Connie Brockway, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James

It Happened One Season - Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D'Alessandro and Candice Hern

The Unquiet – J.D. Robb, Mary Blayney, Patricia Gaffney, Ruth Ryan Langan and Mary Kay McComas

FAVORITE TITLE:

Breaking Point - Pamela Clare

Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy

New York to Dallas - J. D. Robb

FAVORITE AUTHOR:

Liz Carlyle

Karen Marie Moning

J. D. Robb / Nora Roberts

FAVORITE NEW-TO-YOU AUTHOR:

Lauren Dane

Jennifer Estep

Marie Force

FAVORITE HERO:

Dare, When you Dare, Lori Foster

Jericho Barrons, Shadowfever, Karen Marie Moning

Roarke, (In Death series, J D Robb)

FAVORITE HEROINE:

Risa Jones, Darkness Unbound, Keri Arthur

Natalie Benoit, Breaking Point, Pamela Clare

Eve Dallas, (In Death series, J D Robb)

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - MALE:

Ranger, (Stephanie Plum series, Janet Evanovich)

Charles, (In Death series, J.D. Robb)

Ian McNab, (In Death series, J D Robb)

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - FEMALE:

Lula, (Stephanie Plum series, Janet Evanovich)

Dr. Mira, (In Death series, J D Robb)

Delia Peabody, (In Death series, J D Robb)

FUNNIEST BOOK:

The Dragon Who Loved Me - G.A. Aiken

Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich

Any Man of Mine - Rachel Gibson

HOTTEST BOOK:

When You Dare - Lori Foster

Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy

Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward

MOST TOUCHING BOOK:

Now a Bride - Mary Balogh

New York to Dallas - J D Robb

Lover Unleashed - J.R.Ward

FAVORITE RE-READ:

McKenzie Series – Linda Howard

In Death series - J. D. Robb

Lover Avenged - J.R. Ward

Notes:

1) It was quite difficult to decide where to place some of the paranormals this year, especially because they contained elements of different categories within the same book - a group of ReBeLs worked on this for a couple days. However, no matter which category you nominated any book in, I counted it toward its final placement/category.

2) The deadline for returning your votes to me is next Sunday, February 12th, at 6:00 p.m. east coast time.

LET THE FUN BEGIN!

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- I got mine in, how about the rest of you? Come on ladies this is only once a year we ask for you to support a vote anymore so get on it!!! (NT) -- , Tuesday, February 07, 12:45:00pm
- Done (NT) -- Cindy O, Wednesday, February 08, 02:56:15pm
-- Beaty, Sunday, February 05, 09:55:34pm

Happy Birthday, BAM!
Enjoy your day!

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- What a fantastic way to start the day! Thank you, Beatty!!!! (NT) -- , Monday, February 06, 05:11:52am
- Have a GREAT DAY!!! (NT) -- , Monday, February 06, 08:38:58am
- Whew hoo! Have a wonderful birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, February 06, 03:24:31pm
-- Beaty, Saturday, February 04, 09:17:54pm

Happy Birthday, Roberta!
Ahhhh - Marcus. Isn't he gorgeous?
Have a great day!

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- Hope you have a TERRIFIC DAY!! (NT) -- , Sunday, February 05, 08:25:32am
- Oooh Marcus :), definetly gorgeous. Thank you so much! I plan on having a wonderful day and this is the perfect way to start the day :) (NT) -- Roberta, Sunday, February 05, 10:09:26am
- You can't help BUTT to have a great birthday with Marcus as your AmbASSador. LOL, Have a great bday! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, February 05, 04:47:18pm
Tomorrow is my birthday and I can't wait to check the RBL site! WooHoo! -- , Sunday, February 05, 03:20:50pm
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Hughies Tie-Breakers Needed - Deadline Extended
-- Robin, Sunday, February 05, 08:23:20am
Ladies we have sooo many ties that we REALLY need your help so if you haven't voted yet PLEASE do so today we MUST break these ties!

The Hughie Awards process has two parts - first comes the NOMINATIONS part; then, once the nominations have been received and tallied, the FINAL VOTING takes place. The NOMINATIONS part of the Hughies process is important, because ONLY the TOP THREE nominees in each category will be eligible for the FINAL VOTING.

Rules for Nominations

1) Some of you have already received a Nominations Form by email. If you have not received one, just click on my name above to get a blank email form. Then highlight the categories listed below, and copy and paste them on the email. Type in your nominations and send this e-mail to me.

2) You may nominate as many books/authors/characters in each category as you want. You do NOT have to make nominations in every category.

3) The books must have been published or reissued in print in 2011.

4) Please include the titles of the books and the authors' names.

5) The DIVA OF ROMANCE! category differs from the others in that THE WINNER OF THIS CATEGORY WILL BE DETERMINED ENTIRELY BY HOW MANY NOMINATIONS SHE RECEIVES!!! In other words, we will not be voting on the top three nominees in the VOTING part of the Hughies process. The NOMINATIONS will be tallied, and the author with the most NOMINATIONS will be the winner. The winner will be announced at same the time that the other winners are announced. To qualify for the DIVA OF ROMANCE! award, an author should be recognized as a leader in the genre, and must have an impressive career of at least 10 years with at least 10 books published. The previous winners in this category, Nora Roberts, Karen Marie Moning, Liz Carlyle and Lisa Kleypas, may not be considered. As with the other categories, you may nominate as many authors who qualify as you wish! Remember, the author with the MOST NOMINATIONS will win this category!

2011 Hughies Categories

DIVA OF ROMANCE! -

HILDY AWARD FOR FAVORITE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE (a romance with a setting in the American colonial period, a western, an Americana from the early 1900s, etc.) -

FAVORITE ENGLISH/SCOTTISH HISTORICAL ROMANCE (a romance set in England or Scotland after 1500, including the Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras) -

FAVORITE UNIQUE HISTORICAL ROMANCE (a romance set in the Medieval time period, a romance about Vikings or pirates, a unique location, etc.) -

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE -

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE/MYSTERY -

FAVORITE SERIES/CATEGORY ROMANCE (Harlequin, Silhouette, etc.) -

FAVORITE VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF/SHAPESHIFTER ROMANCE -

FAVORITE FUTURISTIC/OTHER WORLD ROMANCE -

FAVORITE TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE -

FAVORITE UNIQUE PARANORMAL ROMANCE (a romance about witches, one involving magical powers, a fantasy, etc.) -

FAVORITE EROTICA ROMANCE (a romance classified as erotica by the publisher) -

FAVORITE ANTHOLOGY -

FAVORITE TITLE (a romance with the cleverest, catchiest, or most appropriate title) -

FAVORITE AUTHOR -

FAVORITE NEW-TO-YOU AUTHOR -

FAVORITE HERO -

FAVORITE HEROINE -

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - MALE -

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - FEMALE -

FUNNIEST BOOK (most LOL moments) -

HOTTEST BOOK (most ice cubes needed) -

MOST TOUCHING BOOK (most tissues needed) -

FAVORITE RE-READ (a romance, with any publication date, that you return to again and again; a "comfort read") -

To help you remember romance books released in 2011, you will find the titles which were listed at the RBL New Releases each month at:

2011 Romance Book Releases

E-mail your nominations to me by next SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th!!! Nominations will close at 6:00 p.m. east coast time on that day! Once all the nominations have been tallied, I will post the top three nominees in each category (except for Diva) for the final voting.

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- (NT) -- HTML Fairy, Sunday, February 05, 11:12:44am
-- Beaty, Friday, February 03, 06:25:15pm

Happy Birthday, Nally!
I'm Late! I'm Late!
I hope your birthday is progressing nicely.
Hope it's been wonderful!

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- Have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- , Saturday, February 04, 09:51:03am
- Sorry I'm late,hope it was a good one! (NT) -- Bo, Saturday, February 04, 07:19:19pm
I have a free book! -- Emma Holly, Friday, February 03, 05:27:15pm
Hey, RBLs! I almost forgot to tell you: my werewolf cop romance HIDDEN TALENTS is free right now at amazon. The offer is good through Saturday, so go pick it up if you want it.

Here's the link: http://amzn.to/y6V3np

Hope everybody's doing good!

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- I love that book! (NT) -- Ann , Friday, February 03, 06:08:33pm
  - Thanks, Ann! (NT) -- Emma, Friday, February 03, 07:21:05pm
HUGHIES HUGHIES HUGHIES!! -- Robin, Thursday, February 02, 03:02:56pm
Hey everyone, I just sent out a reminder email about HUGHIE NOMINATIONS! I know some of you have already sent yours in, sorry if you got the email anyway.

For the rest of you, please consider taking a few minutes to send in some nominations.

Even if you didn't read a lot of 2011 books, you can still vote for DIVA OF ROMANCE!, Favorite Re-Read, Favorite Author (which is a different category than the Diva!).

So come on ladies, get those lists out and lets get some nominations in - so that we have good representation from all different genre's and reading tastes.

Thanks!

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-- Beaty, Wednesday, February 01, 07:30:28pm

Happy Birthday, Michelle!
Have a great one!

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- Hope you have a GREAT DAY!!!! (NT) -- , Wednesday, February 01, 07:36:58pm
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE!!!! ALSO ANY OTHER BIRTHDAY PEOPLE I MAY HAVE MISSED! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Wednesday, February 01, 10:57:56pm
- Happy Birthday! Hope its a good one. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, February 02, 02:57:44pm
Linda W go look at the photo again! hint....look for the petson on the room! VERY creepy!! -- SKYE OżO, Wednesday, February 01, 11:00:26pm
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- OOPS I meant IN the room...not on! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Wednesday, February 01, 11:02:32pm
The February releases are up! -- Beaty, Tuesday, January 31, 08:29:45pm
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

If you find something I've missed on the list, please let me know so I can add it. This is the list we use for the Hughies at year end so I'd like it to be complete.
Hope you find something you like.

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BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS II HAHAHA!!! -- SKYE OżO, Monday, January 23, 07:21:01pm

Anyone ever hear of two scifi series featuring female leads
called 'Vatta's War'(5bks) by Elizabeth Moon (she used to co- write with Anne McCaffrey) the other is the Honor Harrington series by(25)bks David Weber!

Both have VERY strong female lead characters as well as a steady stream of interesting and quirky characters!

If any of you have ever read these series I would be interested in knowing what you think of the books!

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- I tried the first book of the Honor Harrington books and couldn't get through it, alas. Maybe I should try again. I haven't read the others. Thanks for the suggestions! (NT) -- maggie, Monday, January 23, 07:35:14pm
  - Took me awhile to get thru it too but......the end was worth it! I am still going to try a couple others in the HH series! Now Vattas War is good right away only 5 books here but sooooo interesting, exciting and well worth the reading effort! Try the library so you don't have to pay for them! (NT) -- SKY OżO, Monday, January 23, 08:20:21pm
- My son reads Anne McCaffery, but it's looked a little more sifi then I like. (NT) -- , Tuesday, January 24, 02:34:13pm
  - Your son has good taste, Linda. Anne's older books are great, and I guarantee that you will like them. Not so much sci/fi as a different world and the culture which has grown as a result of that world. Dragons are seriously cool. ;-D Read them in order. (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, January 31, 02:08:05pm
- Can't help ya with these, never heard of them. (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, January 24, 03:10:39pm
- I LOVE Elizabeth Moon's other series, but haven't read this one. (NT) -- Ann, Saturday, January 28, 08:12:35pm
- I find I had a lot to say... So I posted it inside... -- Merry, Tuesday, January 31, 01:03:40pm
  - BTW, if you go to Baen Books website, some of these books are available for free download. Much as I hate, as a bookseller, to recommend downloads, the price is right! (NT) -- Merry, Tuesday, January 31, 01:16:11pm
-- Beaty, Sunday, January 29, 07:55:48pm

Happy Birthday, Beth!
Hope your day was wonderful!

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- OH MY!!!!!! Talk about abbs??? WOW!! OH also hope you have a TERRIFIC B-Day (NT) -- Linda (Cicoe), Sunday, January 29, 08:22:09pm
- Whew hoo! Happy Birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, January 30, 05:26:29am
- Thanks for remembering an absentee! And in such an alluring way - you just know how to drag me out of lurk-dom :-) (NT) -- Beth, Tuesday, January 31, 08:49:16am
HUGHIES! It is time to send in your nominations!! I have several favorite categories, including this one: -- Robin, Monday, January 30, 10:29:27am
I love the DIVA OF ROMANCE! category and since I already posted below about those, today I think I'll talk about my other favorite category:

FAVORITE RE-READ (AKA comfort read). For whatever reason 2011 was the year of the Re-Read for me. Two thirds of what I read were repeats.

What is the book that is your 'go to' book when you need a reliable read that will make you feel good, something that you can snuggle up with in your recliner chair and just enjoy?

There are many out there for me, such as McKenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard. Love me some Wolf and Mary.

How about Only His by Elizabeth Lowell. Caleb and Willow are the sweetest.

Causing Havoc by Lori Foster is also great, it is hot, has a little suspense, lots of humor and sweetness too.

See Jane Score or It Must Be Love by Rachel Gibson are also great for a funny and heartwarming re-read.

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas? Who can resist Derek?

Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips...Bobby Tom is yummy, and Grace is just his match.

Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland. Kendrick will melt anyones heart, for sure.

Who would pass up James Malory in Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey? Not me, I'm ready to sail today!

Also like The Secret, Saving Grace, The Bride and The Prize by Julie Garwood. Funny, heartwarming and hot medieval guys with big swords. LOL

Judith McNaught's Until You also is a go-to read for me.

How about you? Who you gonna vote for in this category?

Robin

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DIVA OF ROMANCE! Let the campaign begin -- Robin, Sunday, January 29, 11:17:10am
I’ve been thinking about the DIVA OF ROMANCE! category and there are so many that are worthy. If I was a campaign manager, I’m not sure who I’d promote the most! Here are some of my nominees this year, with a highlight or two.

See inside, there are many and I didn't want to take up too much room on the board.

Who are YOU considering?

Robin

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- -----> in here -- Robin, Sunday, January 29, 11:19:56am
- I agree, Robin, so many are worthy. I decided I needed to look up who the past DIVA's were. 2007 was Nora Roberts. 2008 was Karen Marie Moning. 2009 was Liz Carlyle. 2010 was Lisa Kleypas. (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, January 29, 12:12:19pm
- I can't believe how many DIVAS OF ROMANCE! are out there! Can't wait to see who wins this one. (NT) -- Robin, Monday, January 30, 10:17:58am
-- Beaty, Sunday, January 29, 04:13:47am

Happy Birthday, Pat T!
Have a fabulous day!

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- Happy Birthday! This guy reminds me of Tarzan, so I'll wish you a 'swingin' time! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, January 29, 05:34:20am
- Hope you are having a fantastic birthday! (NT) -- debbie O, Sunday, January 29, 02:13:55pm
- Sorry I'm late hope you had a WONDERFUL DAY!! (NT) -- Linda (Cicoe), Sunday, January 29, 08:25:46pm
One For The Money -- debbie O, Sunday, January 29, 02:17:31pm
Not to take any attention away from the Hughies but... has anyone seen One For The Money yet? I'm planning on going but not this weekend. I was just wondering......

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- Heather and I saw it yesterday Debbie. I liked it - it's not Oscar material by any means, but it entertains, and although most of the back ground details were glossed over, the main story points were faithful to the book. No, it was not an unabridged verbatim adaptation of the book - but movies from books rarely are. Jason O'Mara has the most beautiful eyes I have seen in a long time - I also found myself distracted by his chest/abs -- which are also quite impressive. *lol* And I'm a Ranger girl. I will probably buy it on DVD when it comes out. (NT) -- Ann , Sunday, January 29, 06:17:00pm
- Me! Me! I was very happy that they stayed so close to the book. It was enjoyable & I'd love for them to make more of these books into movies. I think as the books progress they get better & we get to know more about everyone. My one compliant was that in updating things they changed the car. A 53 Buick is a MUCH better fit for her indestructible back-up car. LOL (NT) -- Linda (Cicoe), Sunday, January 29, 08:17:22pm
TIME TO NOMINATE FOR THE HUGHIES!
-- ROBIN, Saturday, January 28, 07:17:43am
Yes, it's time to choose our favorite romance books of 2011 for the Fourteenth Annual RBL Romantica Hughie Awards!

The Hughie Awards process has two parts - first comes the NOMINATIONS part; then, once the nominations have been received and tallied, the FINAL VOTING takes place. The NOMINATIONS part of the Hughies process is important, because ONLY the TOP THREE nominees in each category will be eligible for the FINAL VOTING.

Rules for Nominations

1) Some of you have already received a Nominations Form by email. If you have not received one, just click on my name above to get a blank email form. Then highlight the categories listed below, and copy and paste them on the email. Type in your nominations and send this e-mail to me.

2) You may nominate as many books/authors/characters in each category as you want. You do NOT have to make nominations in every category.

3) The books must have been published or reissued in print in 2011.

4) Please include the titles of the books and the authors' names.

5) The DIVA OF ROMANCE! category differs from the others in that THE WINNER OF THIS CATEGORY WILL BE DETERMINED ENTIRELY BY HOW MANY NOMINATIONS SHE RECEIVES!!! In other words, we will not be voting on the top three nominees in the VOTING part of the Hughies process. The NOMINATIONS will be tallied, and the author with the most NOMINATIONS will be the winner. The winner will be announced at same the time that the other winners are announced. To qualify for the DIVA OF ROMANCE! award, an author should be recognized as a leader in the genre, and must have an impressive career of at least 10 years with at least 10 books published. The previous winners in this category, Nora Roberts, Karen Marie Moning, Liz Carlyle and Lisa Kleypas, may not be considered. As with the other categories, you may nominate as many authors who qualify as you wish! Remember, the author with the MOST NOMINATIONS will win this category!

2011 Hughies Categories

DIVA OF ROMANCE! -

HILDY AWARD FOR FAVORITE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ROMANCE (a romance with a setting in the American colonial period, a western, an Americana from the early 1900s, etc.) -

FAVORITE ENGLISH/SCOTTISH HISTORICAL ROMANCE (a romance set in England or Scotland after 1500, including the Georgian, Regency and Victorian eras) -

FAVORITE UNIQUE HISTORICAL ROMANCE (a romance set in the Medieval time period, a romance about Vikings or pirates, a unique location, etc.) -

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE -

FAVORITE CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC SUSPENSE/MYSTERY -

FAVORITE SERIES/CATEGORY ROMANCE (Harlequin, Silhouette, etc.) -

FAVORITE VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF/SHAPESHIFTER ROMANCE -

FAVORITE FUTURISTIC/OTHER WORLD ROMANCE -

FAVORITE TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE -

FAVORITE UNIQUE PARANORMAL ROMANCE (a romance about witches, one involving magical powers, a fantasy, etc.) -

FAVORITE EROTICA ROMANCE (a romance classified as erotica by the publisher) -

FAVORITE ANTHOLOGY -

FAVORITE TITLE (a romance with the cleverest, catchiest, or most appropriate title) -

FAVORITE AUTHOR -

FAVORITE NEW-TO-YOU AUTHOR -

FAVORITE HERO -

FAVORITE HEROINE -

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - MALE -

FAVORITE SECONDARY CHARACTER - FEMALE -

FUNNIEST BOOK (most LOL moments) -

HOTTEST BOOK (most ice cubes needed) -

MOST TOUCHING BOOK (most tissues needed) -

FAVORITE RE-READ (a romance, with any publication date, that you return to again and again; a "comfort read") -

To help you remember romance books released in 2011, you will find the titles which were listed at the RBL New Releases each month at:

2011 Romance Book Releases

E-mail your nominations to me by next SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th!!! Nominations will close at 6:00 p.m. east coast time on that day! Once all the nominations have been tallied, I will post the top three nominees in each category (except for Diva) for the final voting.

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- trying to turn off the BOLD *g* (NT) -- Ann, Saturday, January 28, 08:11:06pm
NEW LINK AT TOP OF BOARD! -- , Thursday, January 26, 11:59:13am
We'll be starting the campaign for the Annual Hughies in a few days! So if you want to start thinking & refreshing your memory about your votes I just put a link at the top of the board for the releases for 2011. So check it out & start thinking about who your nominations will be.

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- Thanks Linda! This list will come in handy!! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, January 26, 04:40:12pm
- Awesome! You know I need the link - every year. *lol* (NT) -- Ann , Thursday, January 26, 05:29:29pm
- Thank you! It is very helpful :) (NT) -- roberta, Saturday, January 28, 11:18:40am
BOOKS, BOOKS AND MORE BOOKS. How do we decide? And what about series? -- Robin, Saturday, January 07, 06:27:55am
I'm thinking I'm gonna do it. I really am. I'm thinking I'm gonna read Part 4 of a four part series FIRST. I know its against the rules but hey, sometimes I'm a rebel. (Hahahaha)

I just read about Gaelen Foley's MY RUTHLESS PRINCE and it has all the elements I love: Someone who has loved someone for years but they've never gotten together AND a tortured hero.

But after reading about the first three and how everyone has been waiting for this guy to have his story, I KNOW how much more richer it will be to wait and read them in order.

Anyone else read this INFERNO CLUB series?

Series Series Series. I have so many series that I have started but have fallen behind on.

1. The Dark series by Feehan. I'm about 4 behind on this one...and while I have 2 of the 4 here, I'm still behind. Lately I have to be in a mood for para's.

2. Darkhunters by Kenyon. I'm woefully behind on these although again, I have many of them here. I think the last one I read was Val's story. I never even got to Ash yet and of course everyone was waiting for his story!

3. In Death series by J.D. Robb. I'm about 3 behind on this one too even though I keep buying them and having them here.

4. Stephanie Plum series by Evanovich. I'm only one behind on this one (18) and I have it here.

5. The I-Team series by Pamela Clare. I read the first one, loved it and then bought books 2 and 3 when they came out but haven't read them yet. And then there are books 4 and 5 to get to. I keep hearing that everyone's fave is Marc I believe? But I have to read these in order. LOL

6. Madeleine Hunter's jewel series, I read the first 2 and have the second two here, but alas, haven't read them yet.

7. Lori Foster's romantic suspense series The Edge of Honor, where I read the first one (When you Dare) and loved it, bought 2 and 3 but haven't started them yet.

8. I also have a Linda Lael Miller series that I started (the McKettricks) but I don't think I'll EVER get all those read. LOL

And then I have so many series here to begin, but I feel like I want to finish these others up before I start a new one, you know?

I have a Jodi Thomas and Dana Ransom series here (thanks to Beaty!). The Ledbeater series here (east of peculiar, etc) thanks to Ann, and the whole Marsha Canham series here, 2 different series I believe. Plus about 200 others in my TBR stack.

If I just concentrated on reading what I have, and didn't buy any more books, at the rate that I read (about 65 a year), I'd never buy another book for 2.5 years. But we know that is not gonna happen. How can I resist these lovely new releases?

I actually used to try and make a rule "If you buy a book NEW, you must read it within 30 days of buying it". That didn't last long though...

So do you read series? Do you keep a list and try to keep up? Do you ever feel behind? Do you read out of order? Do you buy new books and they just sit, unread for 6 months before you get to them? Am I the only one out here keeping track?

Have a great weekend everyone! I'm on my way to Barnes and Noble later to spend a gift card. LOL What to buy, what to buy? Hahahahhaha

Robin

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- My goal is to have enough books when I retire so I don't have to buy any more. Mainly cuz I won't be able to afford them. I'll be going back to the library. *G* Really I have enough built up to read that I'd have plenty to read and reread for the rest of my life. I read my series favorites immediately - start them the day they come out in fact. Laurell K - J D Robb - Suzanne Brockmann - Pamela Clare - Stephanie Plum series -Tara Jantzen - and there are so many more! That keeps me busy - but there are plenty waiting in the wings. And I'm always looking for a new-to-me great author! (NT) -- Beaty, Saturday, January 07, 07:07:14pm
  - One good thing Beaty about Ebooks is that you won't have to worry about where to store all these books for when you retire, right? (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, January 08, 01:28:08pm
  - But, but, Beaty.... IS there such a thing as "enough books"? I didn't think that was possible.... I mean, I have a whole shop full of books and can still manage to find something else I "need" at someone else's shop, or the library... Just greedy, I guess. (NT) -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 09:01:24am
- HA...and I you don't have Robyn Carr or the Marie Force series yet?!?!!?! You already know abuot Robyn Carr...I'd get on it if I were you...because I think, as of right now, there are 14 or 15 books...she is cranking them out. Marie Force's "Fatal" series is AWESOME...if you like J.D. Robb...then you'll love Sam and Nick in Force's "Fatal" series. That's only 3 books and 1 novella right now...so you can catch up pretty quickly. The 4th book is coming out in February. Get the first one "Fatal Affair" and you will be hooked...trust me Robin!!! :) As for Pamela's I-Team...I hate to tell you to do this...but READ Marc's book...it is AWESOME...and my favorite of all of them....but I know you will LOVE Julian from book 2 too!!! (NT) -- Heather, Saturday, January 07, 08:14:33pm
  - Heather Heather Heather! YOU of all people have been a major candidate for the READ THEM IN ORDER campaign, and NOW you tell me I can break the rules? LOL I was actually thinking about the series I AM caught up with and I felt a little better....but I still have many to go. I already have Julians story so I'll do that one next, in order, like a good girl. I've also decided that I've read too many re-reads and I'm going to force myself to at least alternate (if I read 1 re-read, then I have to read 1 new to me book). And you and I have similar reading tastes so I KNOW I will like the Fatal series if I start them. You got me hooked on Erin McCarthy's race car books and I finally got #2 and have it here. I can't wait for Suzanne and Ryder, cuz I bet they will get back together in another book soon. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, January 08, 01:24:57pm
- Robin, I am reading the McKitterick series now too! I hope you realize there is a set of 20th Century relatives too! :D (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Sunday, January 08, 06:39:16pm
  - Yes Skye, I found that out. Thanks! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, January 09, 01:45:59pm
- I've been hemming and hawing trying to figure out which new book to start my year off with and was bored by everything I picked up. So I picked up Indulgence in Death and I KNOW I will never be bored with Roarke and Eve. Its been since Mar 2011 since I read an In Death book, and I have 3 here in hardback, so I'm due.... (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, January 11, 02:26:26pm
- I'm reading some short story that I can't remember who told me to get but it's only 68 pages & so far it's totally strange to me. It's by Darynda Jones & I just noticed it says it says it's a Charley Davidson story so does that mean it's a series? Who recommended this to me? We need to talk.*G* (NT) -- , Saturday, January 14, 11:51:41pm
  - Might've been me, hon. I've read the series-to-date, and they're terrific. She's Death, right? Try "First Grave on the Right", and "Second Grave on the Left". The next book comes out this month - "Third Grave Dead Ahead". Thanks for the heads-up on the novella/shirt story; I'd missed it! Darynda is new, but I think she'll go far in the paranormal/urban fantasy genre. (NT) -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 09:09:58am
    - Ummm. "SHORT" story, not "shirt"! Ooopsie. (NT) -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 09:11:40am
- I am constantly behind on the series that I read. I am behind on Kenyon's Dark Hunters, Feehan's Dark series along with many others. I just can't keep up with all the great authors out there. (NT) -- Louisa, Friday, January 27, 02:06:34pm
- I can certainly relate to this. I have so many series going that I don't think I will ever catch up. It's mostly RBL's fault and the Hughie awards from last year :), ha ha. The only ones I am caught up on are J.R. Wards black dagger series and Fallen Angels seires, and G.A. Aikens Dragon series. If I ever get off my butt and learn HTML I might list them all for you. I do tend to read in order, but sometimes cheat too *G*. I usually print a book list off the authors website and then check them off as I go. Is J.D. Robbs Death series a good one to cheat on. There are so many and I have only read the first 5. (NT) -- roberta, Saturday, January 28, 10:54:08am
- I am also caught up on Karen Marie Monings Fever and Highlander series. I love her books. (NT) -- roberta, Saturday, January 28, 10:57:19am
HELLO!! -- Beaty, Sunday, January 15, 12:23:09pm
Anyone out there?

Obviously nobody is reading the best thing ever! *G* So what else are you doing to entertain yourself? TV got you hooked? With DVRs we never again have to watch something we don't want to. They are a WONDERFUL invention. No commercials! Love it!

Hope everyone is having fun - whatever you're doing.

Remember that old show about the robot---can't remember his name - Johnny something---I need IMPUT!

Let me know how you are.

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- Hey Beaty, I'm just enjoying a snowy long weekend here in the Pacific Northwest. I did the crock pot thing yesterday, I am reading an Anne Gracie book on my I pod. We went up to the pass and went x country skiing this morning. It was snowing here but it was beautiful sunshine on the pass. Now just hanging out with a fire going, surfing the web and looking forward to one more day of the weekend. Monday's a holiday for us federal worker types and I'll take every three day weekend they give me. How the weather in your neck of the woods? Are you getting the cold, do you have any snow? (NT) -- debbie O, Sunday, January 15, 06:51:40pm
  - Hey Debbie! I sounds like a wonderful relaxing weekend for you. I get one day off - enjoy the others for me! Our weather has been unseasonably dry and warm. That's supposed to stop this week. DH just told be to be expecting a colder night than we're used to. Enjoy! (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, January 15, 08:04:26pm
- Got hooked into Spencer Quinn's mystery series (4 books in all, so far) - the Chet and Bernie books. Chet tells the stories for his doggy viewpoint (he's an almost-was K-9 dog who failed the final test, thanks to a cat and some other things he can't quite recall). Bernie Little is Chet's human partner, a West Pointer wounded in "a desert war" and an ex-cop. The mysteries are intriguing - missing persons, murder, elephant-napping. The viewpoint is quirky, being from Chet's brain - the thought processes are pretty much what one would expect from a canine... All he really wants is to make Bernie happy by grabbing a perp by the pants leg. His attention span is a bit short -squirrel!- but somehow, he earns his kibble and Slim Jims and helps to solve the case at hand. And, no, Chet does not speak human talk; but he understands a lot of it. I've gone through three and a half of them in a week. The first one is "Dog On It", the second is "Thereby Hangs A Tale". (NT) -- Merry, Sunday, January 15, 06:57:47pm
  - You always read the most unique books, Merry. Thanks for the description. I now have them on my list. (NT) -- Beaty, Sunday, January 15, 08:09:03pm
    - Hope you enjoy them! It's amazing, sometimes, what comes across the desk at the store, or that I find in BookPage, Publishers' Weekly, or Library Journal. Not to mention RT, of course... You read these little one-paragraph reviews, and something sounds intriguing, and the next thing you know, your husband is grumbling about hauling an entire series home from his job at the library. *G* (NT) -- Merry, Monday, January 16, 08:56:02am
      - The fourth book was really terrific. He did sort of re-use a theme, but a really god read, nonetheless. (NT) -- Merry, Saturday, January 21, 12:21:56pm
      - My local library has just reopened. I wonder if I can find a single guy working there who would do that for me. (NT) -- Louisa, Friday, January 27, 02:12:02pm
- Well, I'm having a 3 day weekend too and for once did NOT spend the whole thing cleaning and doing chores. I'm still spending time with Roarke (Indulgence in Death) and am almost finished. We had my Aunt over for our Christmas celebration on Saturday and played cards and ate. Saturday night we had company and movie night (The Loser's - love that movie!) and we ate then too. Sunday was Church, shopping and out to dinner with the hubby....and then the Golden Globes which I enjoyed, I thought the host was much better this year and not as cruel (and there were TOO many mermaid dresses last night! LOL) Today is car maintenance, laundry and cleaning out 200 emails. Getting ready tomorrow for the new season of JUSTIFIED to start on FX Network, great show! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, January 16, 09:05:20am
- I'm really enjoying "Once Upon a Time" on Sunday nights. A super evil queen, plucky heroine, uber-cute kid. It's really good. Also reading the latest Kelley Armstrong, "Spellbound." I'm enjoying the snow here in Seattle because it means I don't have to go anywhere, especially since today is a holiday. Except for some errands today. There are ALWAYS errands. Hope everyone is doing well. (NT) -- maggie, Monday, January 16, 10:47:24am
- Hi reading some books from the library, watch tv on the net, watching movies on netflix,, and trying to get caught up bills,weather is nice here in florida no snow beth2! (NT) -- ann2, Monday, January 16, 09:51:10pm
- Short Circuit had a robot named Johnny 5, that was the name he gave himself once he got away from the establishment.*G* Then there was Lost in space but the robot there wasn't named Johnny. (NT) -- , Sunday, January 22, 10:00:50pm
WARNING!!!! Info you gift card users!! -- , Friday, January 20, 03:27:19pm
OK so I had a gift card & I put it onto the Barnes & Nobel web site to use as I purchased books. So I bought several books & it had been a few months since I purchased anything, so yesterday when I realized I was about 6 books behind on Emma Holly! I went to buy them & after the first book it said that it was charged to my credit card. I thought what the HELL???? So I called B&N & they said sorry we don't show a gift card on file....

I don't know about you but I usually throw away a gift card once I use it, & I figured putting it on file at the web site was close enough. Anyway since it was a special gift & had a picture of who gave it to me I'd saved it. So I was able to key it in again & use it for the other 5 books I bought. So just a heads up they couldn't tell me why what had happened & had absolutely NO record of my card.

Make sure you always keep a card until it's totally used up!

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- Thanks Linda! I'll keep better track, cuz I think I have about $150 in B&N cards!! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, January 21, 07:04:08pm
- Linda, I got gift card with my Nook last year too! I always refilled as needed, however B&N eventually informed me that a new state law only allows a certain amount of refills per gift card! Ask your look store about this! Hope this will help! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Monday, January 23, 07:02:12pm
- Excellent advice. I always throw mine away, too. I'll keep them from now on. (NT) -- maggie, Monday, January 23, 07:30:30pm
- I have a Kindle gift card to use - will definitely keep hold of it for future reference. Thanks for the heads up. (NT) -- Louisa, Friday, January 27, 02:07:56pm
-- Beaty, Wednesday, January 18, 08:21:13pm

Happy Birthday, Debbie D!
It's been so many days without a birthday I almost forgot.
Have a great one!

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- WOHOO! Thank you! Love the eye candy too :-) (NT) -- Debbie_D, Thursday, January 19, 06:50:27pm
  - Happy Birthday Debbie D! (NT) -- Ann , Thursday, January 19, 07:46:57pm
- Happy Birthday girl! Have a nice one. (NT) -- Robin, Friday, January 20, 03:04:31pm
- Sorry I'm late, hope your day was GREAT!!! (NT) -- , Friday, January 20, 03:14:37pm
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIEO!!!! (NT) -- SKYE OżO, Monday, January 23, 07:04:01pm
Hi everyone, Happy New Year, still living in Florida, don't miss the snow at all, still trying to get my drivers license, waiting to get my birth certification in pa, Still trying to get caught up on my reading books from the library, Maybe this year will be better for everyone,. Trying to get my stuff in storage to florida too, What's everyone been reading? -- ann2, Sunday, January 08, 09:39:19pm
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- I'm reading in paperback Death Magic - the newest in the Eileen Wilks lupi series. In ebook I'm on the 4th book in the Kylie Chan series about the Turtle. In audio I'm listening to Ilona Andrew's newest - Fate's Edge. Just finished the newest Robyn Carr Coming Home for Christmas. I can't seem to put down the Chan's. I want to find out what's happening next. The other three are continuations of series by autobuy authors. Enjoy that sunshine! We're having an unusually warm winter ourselves. We'll definitely pay for it later. (NT) -- Beaty, Tuesday, January 10, 07:18:24pm
- Finally got my drivers license in florida today, now to get my tags for the car.still reading library books. now if the computer would not crash again the second now, i am going to get my niece to check it . (NT) -- ann2, Wednesday, January 11, 01:48:32pm
- I am reading Indulgence In Death and I already got a tear in my eye in the first 12 pages. These books are awesome (beware though there are some graphic murder scenes) and you MUST read them in order. Glad you are getting settled in Florida. I'm hoping for a moderate (8-10 inches) snow storm or two up here. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, January 12, 04:13:22pm
  - Hi robin i read all jd, books so far in order, i don't miss the snow at all. it was 75 here on new years day (NT) -- ann2, Thursday, January 12, 09:10:36pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!! :D -- SKYE OżO, Tuesday, January 03, 11:52:58pm
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-- The RBLs!, Friday, December 30, 08:50:02pm

Hey DebbieO!
We have a puzzle for you. One even Stephanie can't figure out.

Ranger or Joe? Joe or Ranger?

The following pages will give you a few reminders to help you make your decision.
Be sure to stop back when you're done to give us the result. *G*
Just click on all of the exploding cars (they seem to follow Stephanie everywhere, too)
to continue through the card. We've hidden them the best we can.
Enjoy!

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- Happy Birthday Deb! Love you. (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, December 30, 09:10:06pm
- WOW what a hard choice you have!!! *EG* Can't wait to see who you pick. (NT) -- , Friday, December 30, 11:30:53pm
- Wow! What a difficult choice! Since it's your birthday, I say take 'em both! Have a wonderful day. (NT) -- Maggie, Friday, December 30, 11:36:56pm
  - I agree with Maggie!! Happy Birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, December 31, 04:56:54am
- Thank you guys for a great card and the birthday wishes. I am a Ranger girl. If I have to make a choice I'll go for the guy that doesn't have to follow the rules! Morelli is a cop he has to follow the rules, Ranger would be a total opposite from me.....perfect! (NT) -- Debbie O, Saturday, December 31, 03:55:58pm
- Ooops! I'm late (busy with family) but I hope you had a FABULOUS day Debbie! (NT) -- Ann , Sunday, January 01, 12:19:59pm
- I'm super late...but hope you had a wonderful birthday Deb!!! (((hugs))) (NT) -- Heather, Tuesday, January 03, 05:30:33pm
The January releases are up! -- Beaty, Sunday, January 01, 11:30:31am
Following is a direct link to the list. You can always find the list with the link at the top of the board.

January Romance Releases

If you find something I've missed on the list, please let me know so I can add it. This is the list we use for the Hughies at year end so I'd like it to be complete.

Happy New Year, RBLs!

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- Thanks! I see a couple I might be interested in, and I had no idea they were being released this month. Again, RBL provides all my reading informational needs! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, January 02, 05:51:44am
I hope everyone had a good & MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! -- SKYE OżO, Monday, December 26, 11:28:15pm

Sorry this is so late.....way too much time in stores! Right
up til late Christmas eve!

HAPPY NEW YEAR in advance....just in case! LOL!

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- Same to you! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, December 27, 02:06:14pm
- You too ! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, December 31, 04:56:12am

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