When I first heard Marie Kondo’s advice to keep no more than 30 books, I didn’t think it was doable. I have more than that on my keeper shelves! I know I’m not the only reader who has more than one keeper shelf. Throughout the years I’ve met romance readers who have rooms, basements and storage units filled with keeper books. I often wonder how they can find the book they want to read again. But then, how often do I read the books on my keeper shelves? And I mean every book. Is each book truly ... Read More about Keeper Shelf Challenge
Keeper Shelf Challenge
Fan Favorite Amy Andrews Books
If you are a fan of sexy contemporary romances, then you must—absolutely, no doubt about it, must—read Amy Andrews. Whether the romance falls in the sports, medical or rural sub-genre, the characters are what drive the story. Andrews’ heroines are often goal-oriented. The woman’s ambition might be related to career, her family or how she wants to live her life. The heroine works hard to achieve her dreams and she doesn’t allow failure to bring her down. As for the heroes, they are more than ... Read More about Fan Favorite Amy Andrews Books
Your (Grand)Mother’s Romance Novels
Have you read a vintage romance novel? What drew you to it? Was it by a beloved author? Was it recommended to you? Did you pick up the book because you were curious? ... Read More about Your (Grand)Mother’s Romance Novels
SlytherPuff Relationships
I’m a sucker for SlytherPuff relationships. It’s a subset of Power Couple that you don’t see too often in the movies. Don’t get me wrong, I love the determination of a dual Slytherin power couple (Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, Frank and Claire Underwood, etc.) But that’s a whole ‘nother conversation. For anyone who doesn’t quite recall the Hogwarts House system, let me give you a breakdown: ... Read More about SlytherPuff Relationships
The Sexual Double Standard for Romance Heroines
Readers occasionally contact me and ask, “Why can’t you write a virginal heroine?” I’ve written a few, but a virgin doesn’t really work with the stories I tell. I have no problems reading romance stories that have a virgin as a female protagonist. One of my auto-buy authors writes virginal heroines almost exclusively and it works with her themes and core story. Would it be difficult to change the way I tell a story so my heroine is a virgin? Yes. I guess I could take a shortcut and briefly ... Read More about The Sexual Double Standard for Romance Heroines