Comments on: Valenduckie: Lynne Connolly gives us a two-fer! http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/ Reading, Ranting and Reviewing by Readers Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:26:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Valenduckie: *Winners* Lynne Connolly : The Good, The Bad and The Unread http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38857 Valenduckie: *Winners* Lynne Connolly : The Good, The Bad and The Unread Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:45:02 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38857 [...] Often reviewed at TGTBTU, Lynne Connolly, besides reminding me how BADLY our old posts need to be fixed and reformatted, gave us a two-fer. [...] [...] Often reviewed at TGTBTU, Lynne Connolly, besides reminding me how BADLY our old posts need to be fixed and reformatted, gave us a two-fer. [...]

]]> By: Ronda Inman http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38590 Ronda Inman Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:05:22 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38590 I love most all kinds! Love to read! Keep up the great work!!! I love most all kinds! Love to read! Keep up the great work!!!

]]> By: Debbie K. http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38553 Debbie K. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:08:29 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38553 I like all kinds but I enjoy paranormals best. I like something different partly because I've been reading regular romances since I was 12 so now 35 years later I'm still liking them. Everyone tells me you know how it will end but I say it's the journey that's interesting. How can one get tired of hearing someone say they love you. Also, I like the committed couples, ones who are not destracted by others. I really get upset when there is a stupid misunderstanding and they can't get it cleared up quickly. Don't be going off and marrying other people. And I lose interest in a story if it's just sex; there has to be love involved too. I was married for 20 years before my husband passed away and we had a very good marriage. We did most things together and I thing that helps. If you have too many outside distractions or friends your relationship will suffer. He's been gone for 8 years and I still have not met anyone that compares so I consider myself lucky to have one great relationship in my life. I like all kinds but I enjoy paranormals best. I like something different partly because I’ve been reading regular romances since I was 12 so now 35 years later I’m still liking them. Everyone tells me you know how it will end but I say it’s the journey that’s interesting. How can one get tired of hearing someone say they love you. Also, I like the committed couples, ones who are not destracted by others. I really get upset when there is a stupid misunderstanding and they can’t get it cleared up quickly. Don’t be going off and marrying other people. And I lose interest in a story if it’s just sex; there has to be love involved too. I was married for 20 years before my husband passed away and we had a very good marriage. We did most things together and I thing that helps. If you have too many outside distractions or friends your relationship will suffer. He’s been gone for 8 years and I still have not met anyone that compares so I consider myself lucky to have one great relationship in my life.

]]> By: Lynn V. http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38539 Lynn V. Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:13:56 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38539 I enjoy paranormal romances, but I like the may-december romances also, particularly older woman/younger man. I am unmarried, but... there is a certain someone in the office where I work who is about 10 years younger than I am, and I am pretty sure he's waiting for me to say or do something to show interest so he can ask me out. At the moment, the romance of a novel is even a bit less suspenseful than that of my own life! (who knew that would ever happen, and I'm 39!!). Wish me luck, I'm very nervous about it... I enjoy paranormal romances, but I like the may-december romances also, particularly older woman/younger man. I am unmarried, but… there is a certain someone in the office where I work who is about 10 years younger than I am, and I am pretty sure he’s waiting for me to say or do something to show interest so he can ask me out. At the moment, the romance of a novel is even a bit less suspenseful than that of my own life! (who knew that would ever happen, and I’m 39!!). Wish me luck, I’m very nervous about it…

]]> By: Glenna Day http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38538 Glenna Day Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:54:26 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38538 I believe in the fated kind of love and happily ever after. Me and my hubby met each other and just knew right away that we were meant to be together. We married a month to the day from when we met. We had 9 1/2 wonderful years together full of love and happy memories before he passed last October. Don't think I'll ever find what I had with him again. I believe in the fated kind of love and happily ever after. Me and my hubby met each other and just knew right away that we were meant to be together. We married a month to the day from when we met. We had 9 1/2 wonderful years together full of love and happy memories before he passed last October. Don’t think I’ll ever find what I had with him again.

]]> By: Karen H in NC http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38450 Karen H in NC Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:39:45 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38450 I like to read about love overcoming obstacles, real or imagined, to arrive at the HEA. I like to read about love overcoming obstacles, real or imagined, to arrive at the HEA.

]]> By: Lynne Connolly http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38446 Lynne Connolly Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:38:29 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38446 Bath tub love scenes - oh yes, I'm with you there. I actually do quite a few of them, because I love me a deep bath with a few bubbles, and a hunky male waiting to bathe me! Chris - the very best to you and your husband. I hope you get through that horrible illness to a fulfilling old age. Linda - I'm with you on rape scenes. I've written two people who are raped, but in both cases it's the real deal, the nasty violation it is in real life, and also in both cases I didn't write the actual rape - there was no reason to do it, because I wanted to explore the consequences, not the act itself. Everyone - thank you for your lovely comments about Sunfire. Icefire, Ryan's story, is coming soon, but I haven't had a release date yet. Moonfire, Jake's story, is with EC and I'm waiting to see what they think. Gosh, you've given me food for thought! Very interesting and most of your comments go along with how I feel, too. A fulfilling story about a relationship that will last and enhance the lives of the people involved. Whichever genre I write, I always try to do that. Bath tub love scenes – oh yes, I’m with you there. I actually do quite a few of them, because I love me a deep bath with a few bubbles, and a hunky male waiting to bathe me!

Chris – the very best to you and your husband. I hope you get through that horrible illness to a fulfilling old age.

Linda – I’m with you on rape scenes. I’ve written two people who are raped, but in both cases it’s the real deal, the nasty violation it is in real life, and also in both cases I didn’t write the actual rape – there was no reason to do it, because I wanted to explore the consequences, not the act itself.

Everyone – thank you for your lovely comments about Sunfire. Icefire, Ryan’s story, is coming soon, but I haven’t had a release date yet. Moonfire, Jake’s story, is with EC and I’m waiting to see what they think. Gosh, you’ve given me food for thought! Very interesting and most of your comments go along with how I feel, too. A fulfilling story about a relationship that will last and enhance the lives of the people involved. Whichever genre I write, I always try to do that.

]]> By: acdaisy77 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38403 acdaisy77 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:50:18 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38403 The love I like to read are the ones with happy endings. The love I like to read are the ones with happy endings.

]]> By: Laura K http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38311 Laura K Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:15:00 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38311 Your article made me think of a lot of things. Hmm...I love obstacles to be overcome in a romance, maybe it's trials, age, or unexpected events. Your article made me think of a lot of things. Hmm…I love obstacles to be overcome in a romance, maybe it’s trials, age, or unexpected events.

]]> By: Caitlin Hoy http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38289 Caitlin Hoy Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:44:43 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38289 I like romances with a bit of drama to them where though the 2 characters have problems along the way they are faithful throughout their journey and end up happily committed to each other in the end. I like romances with a bit of drama to them where though the 2 characters have problems along the way they are faithful throughout their journey and end up happily committed to each other in the end.

]]> By: Nathalie http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38284 Nathalie Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:24:43 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38284 I like to read about a nice romance between 2 people that can survive the differents events that test their relationship. I like to read about a nice romance between 2 people that can survive the differents events that test their relationship.

]]> By: Sandra Erskine http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38271 Sandra Erskine Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:53:15 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38271 I love romances. but it's got to have a happy ending. I read every thing from Lori Foster to Lora Leigh with Christine Feehan, Stephanie Laurens, and Shannon McKenna all being favorite authors. I suspect you would be a perfect fit. I would love to read one of your books. A serious book-a-holic; Sandie E. I love romances. but it’s got to have a happy ending.
I read every thing from Lori Foster to Lora Leigh with Christine Feehan, Stephanie Laurens, and Shannon McKenna all being favorite authors. I suspect you would be a perfect fit. I would love to read one of your books.

A serious book-a-holic;

Sandie E.

]]> By: Stephanie http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38246 Stephanie Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:30:54 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38246 With me, I'll enjoy just about anything (with exceptions due to writing of course)except mysteries. I love the ability to jump into different character's lives and situations. Sometimes thats way over-the-top paranormals to the everyday problems to not so normal (hee hee)of contemporary to the trials and tribulations of the past and trips there. As long as the writing can keep me entertained I will devour the story. I haven't been lucky enough to be able to find the love of a significant other in my life just the wonderful love of my family and what I live through vicariously in the books I love to read. With me, I’ll enjoy just about anything (with exceptions due to writing of course)except mysteries. I love the ability to jump into different character’s lives and situations. Sometimes thats way over-the-top paranormals to the everyday problems to not so normal (hee hee)of contemporary to the trials and tribulations of the past and trips there. As long as the writing can keep me entertained I will devour the story.

I haven’t been lucky enough to be able to find the love of a significant other in my life just the wonderful love of my family and what I live through vicariously in the books I love to read.

]]> By: Pamk http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38245 Pamk Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:30:16 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38245 sunfire is fantastic. I seriously need the updated one. sunfire is fantastic. I seriously need the updated one.

]]> By: Deborah Bolle http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38243 Deborah Bolle Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:02:18 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38243 Lynne, I have only read the excerpt from Sunfire but I am hooked! Very enjoyable. I look forward to more! I might have discovered a tiny continuity error. Pedantic, but as one concerned with zippers and buttons it sprang out at me. Best, deb Lynne,

I have only read the excerpt from Sunfire but I am hooked! Very enjoyable. I look forward to more!

I might have discovered a tiny continuity error. Pedantic, but as one concerned with zippers and buttons it sprang out at me.

Best,
deb

]]> By: JOYE http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38239 JOYE Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:46:07 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38239 I like to read abou love between two people that overcome an obstacle and find that they really like the other person. I like the hero to be surprised by the heroine-either in her assertiveness, her attitude, or her antics. I like to read abou love between two people that overcome an obstacle and find that they really like the other person. I like the hero to be surprised by the heroine-either in her assertiveness, her attitude, or her antics.

]]> By: cathy m http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38212 cathy m Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:19:50 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38212 I love to escape into the fantasy world of romance stories, all different genres and storylines, just depending on my mood. I might not believe in soul mates in reality, but love reading about them in romance books, love humor, and love conquers all is a favorite too. The love I live is about kindness, compassion, humor and lots of shared memories of a great life that has given us two amazing sons. I love to escape into the fantasy world of romance stories, all different genres and storylines, just depending on my mood. I might not believe in soul mates in reality, but love reading about them in romance books, love humor, and love conquers all is a favorite too.

The love I live is about kindness, compassion, humor and lots of shared memories of a great life that has given us two amazing sons.

]]> By: Teresa http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38190 Teresa Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:26:13 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38190 I love paranormal romances. I wanted you to know that I loved Sunfire. I Reviewed read and reviewed it for FAR! The book is AWESOME and a keeper on my book shelf! Thank you so much for writing it!! I love paranormal romances. I wanted you to know that I loved Sunfire. I Reviewed read and reviewed it for FAR! The book is AWESOME and a keeper on my book shelf! Thank you so much for
writing it!!

]]> By: Becky http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38172 Becky Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:31:43 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38172 I love paranormal romances, but the best stories have strong females in them! I love dramatic passionate romances, but the stories have to be compelling and exciting in order to keep me interested. I love paranormal romances, but the best stories have strong females in them! I love dramatic passionate romances, but the stories have to be compelling and exciting in order to keep me interested.

]]> By: Linda http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38152 Linda Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:03:05 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38152 I like shapeshifter, vampire, SciFi and gay erotica. Paranormal storylines also run right up there as my favourite style. But it is mainly the story content that I enjoy. I refuse to read rape scenes and have been known to stop reading a series or an author for that reason. I really enjoyed Thomas Keneally's The Power of One but Tandia put me off ever reading anything further by him. I like shapeshifter, vampire, SciFi and gay erotica. Paranormal storylines also run right up there as my favourite style. But it is mainly the story content that I enjoy. I refuse to read rape scenes and have been known to stop reading a series or an author for that reason. I really enjoyed Thomas Keneally’s The Power of One but Tandia put me off ever reading anything further by him.

]]> By: Jaycee http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38151 Jaycee Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:17:21 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38151 LOVE the premise Woohoo Vamps and man am I digging the Lestat pic that was such a great movie! LOVE the premise Woohoo Vamps and man am I digging the Lestat pic that was such a great movie!

]]> By: Eva S http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38148 Eva S Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:47:23 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38148 I like to read about romances far away from my daily life; historicals, paranormals, fantasy,time-travel, suspense... It nothing wrong with my daily life, I have lived with a loving husband for over 30 years and he adores me and our two wonderful daughters, but when I grab a book I will dream away from struggles with health problems, bills and an old house... I like to read about romances far away from my daily life; historicals, paranormals, fantasy,time-travel, suspense…
It nothing wrong with my daily life, I have lived with a loving husband for over 30 years and he adores me and our two wonderful daughters, but when I grab a book I will dream away from struggles with health problems, bills and an old house…

]]> By: Chris http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38147 Chris Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:39:07 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38147 I love paranormal romances. I understand about the long lasting love. My dh and I have been together 25 years. The first four years we lived at opposite ends of Florida and saw each other maybe 3 times a year. We got married after college, had babies and figured we would have a grand time growing old together. Then at 35 we found out that the lifesaving operation my dh had at 5 had given him hep C, a horrible disease. We are together and cherish each day as our kids get ready to start college and we hope for a cure before it is too late. If I had to do it again, I would in a heartbeat. I wouldn't want to miss out on a day of this. I love paranormal romances. I understand about the long lasting love. My dh and I have been together 25 years. The first four years we lived at opposite ends of Florida and saw each other maybe 3 times a year. We got married after college, had babies and figured we would have a grand time growing old together. Then at 35 we found out that the lifesaving operation my dh had at 5 had given him hep C, a horrible disease. We are together and cherish each day as our kids get ready to start college and we hope for a cure before it is too late. If I had to do it again, I would in a heartbeat. I wouldn’t want to miss out on a day of this.

]]> By: Lori http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38112 Lori Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:49:51 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38112 I live love each day. My hubby makes me laugh, treats me like a queen, showers me with tender respect, and raunchy humor, and is an absolute wonderful role model for our two sons. We compromise, laugh, love, and respect one another. As for what I like to read, pretty much anything. Genre-wise, my faves are contemporary, romantic suspense, and historicals. Theme-wise, I love friends-to-lovers, military/law enforcement, married couples overcoming adversity, and almost anything in between. I definitely want to believe that the HEA will last, and that this is a believable ending for the H/H. I live love each day. My hubby makes me laugh, treats me like a queen, showers me with tender respect, and raunchy humor, and is an absolute wonderful role model for our two sons. We compromise, laugh, love, and respect one another.

As for what I like to read, pretty much anything. Genre-wise, my faves are contemporary, romantic suspense, and historicals. Theme-wise, I love friends-to-lovers, military/law enforcement, married couples overcoming adversity, and almost anything in between.

I definitely want to believe that the HEA will last, and that this is a believable ending for the H/H.

]]> By: azteclady http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38077 azteclady Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:21:18 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38077 I read... pretty much any and all romances with the exception of inspirationals and most 'secret baby' stories. Nothing against them, just not my cuppa. As long as it well-written <em>(obviously, a very subjective parameter)</em> I enjoy all sorts of romances--action, suspense, sweet, erotic, paranormal *shrug* But most definitely, the ones that I keep coming back to are the ones where the little things make me believe these two people are going to stick together for the long term. It doesn't have to be the one big gesture <em>(though sometimes those are nice too)</em>, but the many little things that say, "I love you, I pay attention, I know you." I read… pretty much any and all romances with the exception of inspirationals and most ‘secret baby’ stories. Nothing against them, just not my cuppa. As long as it well-written (obviously, a very subjective parameter) I enjoy all sorts of romances–action, suspense, sweet, erotic, paranormal *shrug*

But most definitely, the ones that I keep coming back to are the ones where the little things make me believe these two people are going to stick together for the long term. It doesn’t have to be the one big gesture (though sometimes those are nice too), but the many little things that say, “I love you, I pay attention, I know you.”

]]> By: JSL http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38069 JSL Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:26:58 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38069 Hi Lynne, well I like reading a myriad of stories, but I really enjoy the "friends to lovers" stories. I feel that when it happens, it really is love. Not some crazy lust we have to or we're going to die thing. It's real, lasting, and they've got a good relationship. =) Happy Valentine's Day! Hi Lynne, well I like reading a myriad of stories, but I really enjoy the “friends to lovers” stories. I feel that when it happens, it really is love. Not some crazy lust we have to or we’re going to die thing. It’s real, lasting, and they’ve got a good relationship. =) Happy Valentine’s Day!

]]> By: Little Lamb Lost http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38047 Little Lamb Lost Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:10:33 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38047 I am with you about a lasting kind of a love and that is the kind that I live. In books, it is what I imagine happening even when the ending is a happily for now sort. I am with you about a lasting kind of a love and that is the kind that I live. In books, it is what I imagine happening even when the ending is a happily for now sort.

]]> By: Katie http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/comment-page-1/#comment-38012 Katie Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:05:25 +0000 http://goodbadandunread.com/2008/02/14/valenduckie-lynne-connolly-gives-us-a-two-fer/#comment-38012 Hmm, Lynne, that's difficult. I LOVE May December romances (though please not a hero who is 30 years older, gets a bit disturbing when he's around 70!). However not the other way around, I know at the moment December - Mays are all the rage, but not for me. I also do love me some plus sized heroines, but not the ones who are riddled with complexes. I would enjoy reading about a truly sensual and self-confident Ruben-esque woman. In general I can say that I have a big weakness for slow paced, small town contemporaries with lots of character driven scenes and a slow build up of passion, but when they come together it's most often (for me) more erotic than your average erotic rated novel. What I would love to read about ... I am mixing in a lot of favorites here: Turn of Century setting (imagine Elizabeth Peters style) a very dedicated couple that leads kind of a Bohemian life (as far as that's possible in a monogamous relationship). Arts and silent movies, see voyages to different corners in the world, and for once in my life I would love to read a truly gripping love scene that happens in a bath tub. There's so much potential and so far the best one happened in a contemporary Linda Howard novel (and it was a shower, too). The couple is truly committed to each other, but they do have their struggles to overcome. A strong hero who isn't a bully and who exudes subtle "alphaness" instead of overblown CEO mentality. A likewise strong heroine who truly enjoys being a woman (including the frills) but also is a true companion and friend to her husband. Ya know, this is getting very long but I need to add one last thing. I recently watched PS I LOVE YOU (again), absolutely adored it, and I started thinking that what a pity it is that there are so few truly nice alpha heroes in beta clothing. Men who don't look back on a tortured past, men who aren't damaged by some long ago female vamp. They enjoy life, they have a more interesting profession than being a CEO or security specialist and have an outgoing non threatening "air". Stef Ann Holm does some very good examples of such heroes. They are really nice and adorable without loosing any sexiness, charisma or charm. Ok, end of story :-) Hmm, Lynne, that’s difficult.
I LOVE May December romances (though please not a hero who is 30 years older, gets a bit disturbing when he’s around 70!). However not the other way around, I know at the moment December – Mays are all the rage, but not for me.

I also do love me some plus sized heroines, but not the ones who are riddled with complexes. I would enjoy reading about a truly sensual and self-confident Ruben-esque woman.

In general I can say that I have a big weakness for slow paced, small town contemporaries with lots of character driven scenes and a slow build up of passion, but when they come together it’s most often (for me) more erotic than your average erotic rated novel.

What I would love to read about … I am mixing in a lot of favorites here: Turn of Century setting (imagine Elizabeth Peters style) a very dedicated couple that leads kind of a Bohemian life (as far as that’s possible in a monogamous relationship). Arts and silent movies, see voyages to different corners in the world, and for once in my life I would love to read a truly gripping love scene that happens in a bath tub. There’s so much potential and so far the best one happened in a contemporary Linda Howard novel (and it was a shower, too). The couple is truly committed to each other, but they do have their struggles to overcome. A strong hero who isn’t a bully and who exudes subtle “alphaness” instead of overblown CEO mentality. A likewise strong heroine who truly enjoys being a woman (including the frills) but also is a true companion and friend to her husband.

Ya know, this is getting very long but I need to add one last thing. I recently watched PS I LOVE YOU (again), absolutely adored it, and I started thinking that what a pity it is that there are so few truly nice alpha heroes in beta clothing. Men who don’t look back on a tortured past, men who aren’t damaged by some long ago female vamp. They enjoy life, they have a more interesting profession than being a CEO or security specialist and have an outgoing non threatening “air”. Stef Ann Holm does some very good examples of such heroes. They are really nice and adorable without loosing any sexiness, charisma or charm.

Ok, end of story :-)

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