tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post2387091445427387285..comments2024-03-27T03:28:56.209-04:00Comments on Ramblings on Romance Etcetera. Etcetera: Recent Reads – the Lightning ReviewsKristie (J)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-5824766883767801602009-10-08T19:23:33.001-04:002009-10-08T19:23:33.001-04:00ohhhhhh I didn't get far at ALL on He Loves Lu...ohhhhhh I didn't get far at ALL on He Loves Lucy. Totally not my type of book. bah<br /><br />Next book will take place in Reidsville as well, IIRC it will be center on character we haven't met yet. I could totally be making that up. Should go look at the interview again.sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342302708116383329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-7641043743218640042009-10-08T19:08:33.096-04:002009-10-08T19:08:33.096-04:00Sandy: The Fyffe book was just the kind you want t...Sandy: The Fyffe book was just the kind you want to cuddle with wasn't it?<br />And *fist pump* YeS!! on your loving NLaC. You now have a wonderful world of Goodman open to you :) I hope you review it too!!<br /><br />Sybil: *g* Nope - you aren't alone. I think Goodman-lite is much deeper than many an author too. Though we are different in a couple of other books aren't we?? As for Donovan - this one and He Loves Lucy are the only ones I didn't like - I loved the rest. And *chuckle* our grades are quite different on the Dare book.<br /><br />Hilcia: It was SO grand to see her write a Western again. And if I'm not mistaken, she has plans for more too!Kristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-10568226059018299312009-10-08T17:50:12.101-04:002009-10-08T17:50:12.101-04:00Oh, I just finished the Goodman last night and lov...Oh, I just finished the Goodman last night and loved it just like you and Syb did, Kristie. It's my first Goodman and I'm hooked.<br /><br />And I'm glad you enjoyed the Fyffe on my recommendation. Sometimes those lovely, sweet stories are just what a reader needs.<br /><br />And LMR! She's a favorite of mine and it's been so long since I've read anything by her. I think it's time again after reading your thoughts about Dangerous Passions.<br /><br />I've yet to read the Dare but have it lurking in the background. Some day!Sandy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304535842156625941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-77023965326531848102009-10-08T16:08:32.657-04:002009-10-08T16:08:32.657-04:00NLAL I think it was a good think to do a lighter b...NLAL I think it was a good think to do a lighter book. But it is funny because even Goodman's lighter book wouldn't be so for other authors - or am I alone in thinking that?<br /><br />Adored the book and SandyM has made this her first Goodman I am hoping she reviews it.<br /><br />Speaking of SandyM I keep meaning to pick up Where the Wind Blows by Caroline Fyfe.<br /><br />Ohhhhh thanks for reminding me I need to read the LMR!<br /><br />I agree Jeremy was yummers and would have given GotH a D. Did not like the slapstick feel of I got in more than a few places but I am thinking I might enjoy the second book more than you.<br /><br />Agreed about Potter but no view on this book. SO would love her to do another western.<br /><br />LOLOLOL The Kept Woman by Susan Donovan - loved it *g*.sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11342302708116383329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-56592295096736149292009-10-08T13:42:38.817-04:002009-10-08T13:42:38.817-04:00KristieJ, I'm so glad you enjoyed the Goodman ...KristieJ, I'm so glad you enjoyed the Goodman too! I loved the H/H, the characterization and the quick, lightness in the story. :)Hilciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765831808358693421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-2293432490887789782009-10-07T21:40:53.423-04:002009-10-07T21:40:53.423-04:00AnimeJune: I started the second one but it didn...AnimeJune: I started the second one but it didn't 'grab' me quite as much as GOTH. Could have been my mood though. I plan on going back to it AND getting the third book in the series.<br />And I hope you like the Goodman book. As I said, it wasn't my favourite, but what makes her so special for me, is the same thing that keeps some readers from reading her and that thing is less evident in this book, so I think a lot of readers will enjoy it.<br /><br />Wendy: LOL - I thought you kind of had admitted it - and shrugged it off since the possession of them is half the joy. And my list of books not yet read is huge too *gulp*<br /><br />Renee: The Dare book surprised me at how much I ended up enjoying it - well, actually I started enjoying it right from the beginning :-)<br />And here's hoping you find the Fyffe book. It's a wonderful charming story. And it too is a Western :)<br /><br />Zeek!!! Good to 'see' you. I'm glad I'm not the only one who just didn't 'feel' this one. I do think she's a good writer and I'll keep reading her - but this one just wasn't for me. I find Rachel Gibson similar. I don't like all of her books, but the ones I do like, I really like and it keeps me reading her too.<br /><br />Mary G: *g* Maybe I'm remembering the Midnight series too much. I read them back to back to back and by the time I got to the third one, I found it very similar to the first one. And yes, the contrast between what he did and how he felt about Grace was very contrasting and interesting. I'm a real Lisa Marie Fan girl - well as much as I'm a fan girl of any author - and I always enjoy her books.<br /><br />Lynn: After reading your comment, I went looking to see if there was any mention of a movie but I didn't see anything. I did see a trailer on her site though that looked very 'movie-like' But I think it would make for a wonderful made-for-TV movie. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It's wonderful to find a new 'voice' in the Western market!!!!!!!<br /><br />Taja: *laughing* And I keep adding to you book buying don't I? I think I bought the book before I read the storyline - based on buzz - and when I heard about the heroine was thinking she would be one I couldn't connect with - but I did! Wonderfully so.<br /><br />Ruth: A Western!!! You got a Western!! Score for that *g*. I hope you enjoy it - and the Dare book! I'm always a little worried when someone gets a book on my rec - just in case they don't like it. But I have confidence in these books that you will. Yes - I do *chuckle*<br /><br />Orannia: I had so many that I hadn't reviewed due to my *um* hiatus from blogging, and since I enjoyed so many of them, I couldn't not do it.<br /><br />And if you've never tried Goodman before, then this is a good one to start with. Her writing is very rich and descriptive and deep and that doesn't go over with every reader, but this book has all that on a lighter scale. So this way you can get a 'feel' for whether you like her style or not.Kristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-44550082215387346592009-10-07T20:23:13.352-04:002009-10-07T20:23:13.352-04:00Thank you Kristie! I like the mini-review format B...Thank you Kristie! I like the mini-review format BTW :) Oh, and I obviously need to try Jo Goodman!oranniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007355589161084262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-40741015239844662902009-10-07T20:19:36.812-04:002009-10-07T20:19:36.812-04:00I just bought on my Kindle Ffyfe and Dare. Thanks...I just bought on my Kindle Ffyfe and Dare. Thanks for recommendations.<br /><br />Regards, RuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-79215853539428197102009-10-07T10:09:41.671-04:002009-10-07T10:09:41.671-04:00I actually thought I would pass on Tessa Dare'...I actually thought I would pass on Tessa Dare's novel despite the good reviews for the same reason you weren't too sure about it. Thanks to your review, I'll very likely get it now! And probably Jo Goodman's novel as well.<br /><br />Thanks. :)Tajahttp://booksandgames.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-28920774132868323192009-10-06T16:32:36.867-04:002009-10-06T16:32:36.867-04:00I've got the Caroline Fyffe in my TBR - must i...I've got the Caroline Fyffe in my TBR - must inch it closer to the top. I saw somewhere (Dorchester blog, maybe?) that a film of Where the Wind Blows is to begin production this fall.Lynn Spencerhttp://www.likesbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-30713646362520364692009-10-06T16:11:30.782-04:002009-10-06T16:11:30.782-04:00Hi Kristie
Thoughtful reviews as usual. Love your ...Hi Kristie<br />Thoughtful reviews as usual. Love your take on Dangerous Passions by Lisa Marie Rice. I absolutely loved this book & is my fave of hers too. I loved the contrast of this evil world he came from & dealt with and this beautiful love the H & H had for each other. She used some beautiful phrases that made me sigh (many times) like Beth Kery's books do. Even the last line of the book did that. Only 1 thing I can disagree with. I read Dangerous Passions the same week I got Woamn On The Run. No trouble reading 2 of hers back to back LOL.Mary Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09470057739043473942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-81962494782484247502009-10-06T13:08:30.169-04:002009-10-06T13:08:30.169-04:00I've been waiting for my request for Goddess o...I've been waiting for my request for Goddess of the Hunt to come in at the library. I also wasn't too sure about it at first, but I keep reading such glowing reviews, so now I'm really looking forward to it!<br /><br />I love me a good beta hero, and the adoption storyline sounds interesting, so I think I'm going to fhunt down the Fyffe.<br /><br />Great month's reading, Kristie! :-)Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408227410388147148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-25372035427366448402009-10-06T11:05:05.756-04:002009-10-06T11:05:05.756-04:00I have all of these in the TBR, except for the Lis...I have all of these in the TBR, except for the Lisa Marie Rice.<br /><br />::headdesk::<br /><br />It might be time to admit that I have a problem.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12485867264936716806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-22974787333866299122009-10-06T10:36:11.223-04:002009-10-06T10:36:11.223-04:00I'm so glad you liked "Goddess of the Hun...I'm so glad you liked "Goddess of the Hunt"! I wasn't going to buy anymore books but I saw "Surrender of a siren" and "lady of persuasion" at the supermarket and couldn't resist the beautiful covers (or reading more of Toby!). <br /><br />Soooo looking forward to reading Never Love a Lawman in the worst way!AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.com