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I love reading, and I am hardly ever without a book in my hand. I honestly can't remember not reading. The kindle is my new favorite possession since it eliminates hours that I used to spend going from bookstore to bookstore. Like many of the other readers here, I savor the books that are unique and different but still fall within the romantic genre. I greatly admire authors that have the ability to create new worlds. While I have read everything from horror, suspense, intrigue, science fiction, westerns, the romance genre is my favorite. I do have a definite preference for books that make me laugh. I love books that mimic real life romances with courtship and dating. Have the hero take care of the heroine's dog while she is out of town and I am in love. I love reunion stories too, especially couples that have been divorced and get a second chance to get it right.
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Absolute Favorites
Dark Moon Defender by Sharon Shinn
Favorite Classic
It Had To Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
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What I'm a sucker for in a book: Humor, witty dialogue, and strong heroines. In fact I think that the heroine makes or breaks the book for me rather then the hero.
What I don't particularly care for in a book: Gratuitous sex and rape.
What drives me absolutely nuts in a book: Mental health issues that are miraculously cured . Characters that have been scarred by issues way in their past, and haven't moved on; political messages or preaching. Violence written in to shock the reader, but the characters don't really have any long term issues from it.
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All-Time Favorite Romance Authors
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Susan Andersen
Sharon Shinn
Kathleen Gilles Seidel
Rachel Gibson
Jayne Ann Krentz
Kristan Higgins
Jane Graves
Julie James
Emilie Richards
Robyn Carr
Best Discovery/Buried Treasure Authors
Susanna Kearsley
Sarah Mayberry
Shannon Stacey
Sarah Addison Allen
My Biggest Glom
Robyn Carr (Previously Nora Roberts)
Susanna Kearsley was the hardest, since I had to order from Canada
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Frontier or American Historical:
Promise of Jenny Jones by Maggie Osborne
European Historical:
A Duke of her Own Eloisa James
Traditional Regency:
Talisman Ring by Georgette Heyer
Contemporary
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Category Romance
Past : Mother To Be Cheryl Reavis
A Risk Worth Taking by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
Current: Oh, So Sensible Secretary by Jessica Hart
Medieval:
Desire by Amanda Quick
Alternate Reality:
Dark Moon Defender by Sharon Shinn
Curse of the Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
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Favorite Hero
Nick Romeo from Romeo, Romero by Robin Kaye. . .I love a man who can clean house!
Favorite Heroine
Phoebe Somerville from It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Strongest Heroine
Lily Bard from Shakespeare series by Charlaine Harris
Grace McBride from Monkeywrench series by P.J. Tracy
Favorite Couple
Ellynor & Justin from Dark Moon Defender by Sharon Shinn
Best Villain
Louis Ronsard
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Cabin or Road:
Lady Be Good Susan Elizabeth Phillips
As you Desire Connie Brockway
Romantic Suspense:
Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley
Funny:
Bridal Season by Connie Brockway
Match If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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Comfort Reads:
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
Talismen Ring by Georgette Heyer
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
Guilty Pleasure:
I love stories that feature a bimbo type heroines (who actually is very smart) who pulls the wool over the hero's eyes. (It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips)
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Most Disappointing Books
Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann
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Authors I Have Given Up On
Suzanne Brockmann
Jennifer Crusie
Connie Brockway
Authors Others Love That I Don't
J.D. Robb
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Favorite Classic Novel
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Favorite Author
Sarah Addison Allen
Favorite Book
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
Favorite Mystery
Dog Tags by David Rosenfelt
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Favorite Women's Fiction
Grace Grows by Shelle Sumners
Favorite YA Book
The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen
Favorite SF/Horror/Fantasy
Dark Moon Defender by Sharon Shinn
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