tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post5873512364755087478..comments2024-03-27T03:28:56.209-04:00Comments on Ramblings on Romance Etcetera. Etcetera: Pushing The Envelope And Liking It!Kristie (J)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-10582101885656997462008-12-14T20:25:00.000-05:002008-12-14T20:25:00.000-05:00I haven't been badly shocked by anything in a roma...I haven't been badly shocked by anything in a romance novel yet, but the closest I've come is Edward's dream about Anna in in Elizabeth Hoyt's "The Raven Prince."<BR/><BR/>Best erotic love scene? Um...I guess it's more creative than envelop pushing, but it's the love scene in Sophia Nash's "A Dangerous Beauty" where the hero doesn't use his hands. At ALL. Until the very, very end - the heroine had some abusive sexual experiences with her late husband so she detested having men touch her with their hands.<BR/><BR/>So he does it without hands - oftentimes using her or his teeth for assistance. I liked it. ^_^AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-45274462229208540392008-12-14T15:22:00.000-05:002008-12-14T15:22:00.000-05:00The standout for me in terms of erotic romance typ...The standout for me in terms of erotic romance type scenes is menages. I've always thought I couldn't get into them and I still can't. Usually. The one author that seems to do it right for me, though, is Bianca D'Arc. I absolutely love her Dragon Knights series and have even read and enjoyed a couple of her other books/series that touch on that theme. No particular scene comes to mind at the moment, though. She gets the attitudes and emotions right for me, I guess. <BR/><BR/>By contrast, I like Leigh's Breed books but have yet to be able to get into another series by her. I tried one, published in mainstream print no less, and was way turned off by the anal sex scene in it. The hero's attitude bordered, if not crossed the line into rape, for me and I don't say that lightly. <BR/><BR/>So, yeah, it's definitely not the actions but the emotions and attitudes that sell the romance, one way or another, doesn't matter how many or who is involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-68545343285307858732008-12-14T15:09:00.000-05:002008-12-14T15:09:00.000-05:00You've mentioned a few (I was so shocked when I fi...You've mentioned a few (I was so shocked when I first read the Suddenly You scene).<BR/><BR/>Um, the mermaid sex was rather interesting.<BR/><BR/>Elixabeth Boyle's Tempted by the Night with the invisible heroine sex.<BR/><BR/>Anything Emma Holly often shocks me. Heh.little alyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526474330761827118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-39302812261225030342008-12-14T13:03:00.000-05:002008-12-14T13:03:00.000-05:00Renee: The jock strap love was a bit too intense f...Renee: The jock strap love was a bit too intense for me in The Englor Affair. But overall JL writes some great love scenes. My Fair Captain is oh so good, especially how much Adrian loves Nate's ring ;)<BR/><BR/>Lea: I read Forbidden Fruit and it was a great read! Reminded me a bit of 9 1/2 Weeks. A great erotic books.<BR/><BR/>Jenre: Schone is more of a darker type of erotica. But it took me awhile to enjoy bananas after The Lover.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-3367945270316074472008-12-14T10:49:00.000-05:002008-12-14T10:49:00.000-05:00I've just read "The Lover" by Robin Schone and the...I've just read "The Lover" by Robin Schone and there were several interesting sex scenes, one of which involved melted chocolate and a banana. It reminded me of that scene from "Suddenly You".Jenrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492693697232134724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-75311351891404214342008-12-14T03:07:00.000-05:002008-12-14T03:07:00.000-05:00Mmmm... been waiting for next week for JL's Ghost ...Mmmm... been waiting for next week for JL's <I>Ghost Wore Yellow Socks</I>. Guess I'll be picking up 2 new books!<BR/><BR/>What is it about food and sex? Actually, it brings to mind the AWESOME, sexy, funny Japanese movie <I>Tampopo</I>. They have an opening (sex) scene with an egg yolk and a live shrimp that is totally over the top!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026384330126049496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-19058749736239304102008-12-13T19:54:00.000-05:002008-12-13T19:54:00.000-05:00I think you ladies are probably far more literate ...I think you ladies are probably far more literate as far as romance stories than I am. But I guess Maya Banks' "Coulters' Woman", is a favorite. It was the first book I ever read that had a menage a quatre theme and I still pick it up for a re-read. It is I think not just the steam level in that book, which boils, but the realtionship between these four people and the strength of the characters that made it good read for me. <BR/><BR/>I'm not a BDSM fan, there is something about the whole submission and beating thing that I have difficulty with. But I've read a couple of Eden Bradley's short stories and the erotica in her books is off the charts hot. For some reason the BDSM theme doesn't make me want to rip out pages. I have "Forbidden Fruit", here but haven't had time to read it yet. <BR/><BR/>I also like Devyn Quinn's books. <BR/><BR/>Wonderful post Katie. <BR/><BR/>Thank you and best regardsLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-63046174777395492452008-12-13T17:37:00.000-05:002008-12-13T17:37:00.000-05:00Renee: You should read Josh Lanyon's latest, Mexic...Renee: You should read Josh Lanyon's latest, Mexican Heat. There is a great scene with some alcohol and a bed. :DKT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-85940755898460199802008-12-13T17:35:00.000-05:002008-12-13T17:35:00.000-05:00Man, I really have to read Samantha Kane! She seem...Man, I really have to read Samantha Kane! She seems to pop up everywhere lately.<BR/><BR/>There is a scene in Karen Chance's <I>Embrace the Night</I> that reminds me of the one in <I>Suddenly You</I>, between Cassie, the vampire Mircea, and some wine. One of the hottest scenes, ever!<BR/><BR/>For a scene that sort of brought me out of the hotness, was in JL Langley's <I>The Englor Affair</I>, and involved Simon, Payton, and the dreaded jock! lolReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026384330126049496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-82440543396234018922008-12-13T17:18:00.000-05:002008-12-13T17:18:00.000-05:00Sarah: If you like your heroes with 2 penises, che...Sarah: If you like your heroes with 2 penises, check out Elizabeth Amber! I didn't know there was another author that wrote that also.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-50393877131360323082008-12-13T17:15:00.000-05:002008-12-13T17:15:00.000-05:00I think the whole two penises book by Morgan Hawke...I think the whole two penises book by Morgan Hawke had to rate up there with fresh and original for me!! LOL. Lora Leigh can push the envelope and Laurell K Hamilton and her 3+ moresomes!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735060834697894548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-88950821012300501532008-12-13T16:58:00.000-05:002008-12-13T16:58:00.000-05:00I'm still pretty particular. I don't really read f...I'm still pretty particular. I don't really read fantasy although Amy is trying desperately to get me to. I'm still a blusher, and likely always will be. But sometimes it's like that scene in Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook, when they are together FINALLY. He's tearing at her clothes, she's gripping at him. ((Sigh)) sometimes you NEED steamy.<BR/><BR/>RE: Samantha Kane..<BR/><BR/>She is a phenominal author!!! Seriously. I try in vain to get people to read her books. She is also the first M/M/F author I've read. Initially, I was left slack jawed, lol. But once you really read the story, it's truly a wonderful romance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-90081781904206254932008-12-13T16:41:00.000-05:002008-12-13T16:41:00.000-05:00One of the most memorable scenes for me is in Afte...One of the most memorable scenes for me is in After The Night by Linda Howard. After a previous very hawt scene between Gray and Faith, Gray said something almost unforgivably rude to Faith. Wanting to make it up to her, he tries to get in touch with her but she wants nothing to do with him. They finally bump into each other in the court house and she runs away from him and into the ladies washroom. He follows her in and thus follows one of the hottest and funniest scenes I've ever read.Kristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-32018275784551948002008-12-13T16:23:00.000-05:002008-12-13T16:23:00.000-05:00Barbara:I have grown as a reader because I used to...Barbara:I have grown as a reader because I used to be very particular by what I would read. Now there are so many authors writing outside the box and some amaze me because they make certain scenarios work that you wouldn't think would be acceptable.<BR/>OMG I am a true fan of Sam Kane's Brother in Arms series. She was one of the first MM authors I read.KT Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958121742156171756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10897259.post-84748500206366487932008-12-13T16:13:00.000-05:002008-12-13T16:13:00.000-05:00Okay, I'm going out on a limb here. No poking fun ...Okay, I'm going out on a limb here. No poking fun now, lol. <BR/><BR/>As of a year ago I had never ever ever ever even read an erotic romance novel. The "C" word alone was enough to make me turn beet red. But, now that I have a few under my belt, I will say that undoubtedly the most moving love scene of all time (for me) occurs in Samantha Kane's At Loves Command. <BR/><BR/>The scene where Derek and Sofie first make love. ((Sigh)) It stole my breath. The emotions that both of them were enduring druing the scene, it was almost too much for me to handle. She wanted him to desperately just accept her, and he wanted desperately not to love her. It was a the combination of their emotions and physical part of it. I don't know, that scene was just so powerful. <BR/><BR/>Now, what I have learned in reading erotic romance is that if the story lacks "love" and is merely a bunch of sex scenes, then it is not for me. I'm so big on emotions it's not even funny. I think that alone is one of the main reasons I love romance novels. When the author does it right, they are extremely powerful. I've been brought to tears on many occassions because a scene has moved me so much.<BR/><BR/>Ok, this is like the longest comment ever. I'm gonna zip it now. LOL. Good post Katie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com