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November 12, 2009

If You Like…Debut Books

JaneIf You Like / Need A Rec!Debut Books / Debut-book107 Comments

Blogcritics.org had a nice article on why you should be reading debut authors. One thing I remember about debut books is that these are novels that authors usually labored over, for years. This sometimes explains the sophomore slump whereby the second book just isn’t as good as the first. The ... more >

November 9, 2009

If You Like…Multicultural Books

JaneIf You Like / Need A Rec!Asian hero / Asian-American / multicultural87 Comments

In light of the very gracious post by Handyhunter about cultural appropriation, it seems that we should compile a list of books that feature multicultural characters. Please note whether the book is a young adult (YA) or romance as well as whether the multicultural characters are main or secondary.   Please ... more >

October 25, 2009

If You Like Romances Featuring Mistress

JaneIf You Like / Need A Rec!courtesan / If You Like / mistress81 Comments

I recently reviewed His Lordship’s Mistress by Joan Wolf.   It features a young woman who, instead of marrying, decides she will try to sell herself for a short time to earn enough money to pay off the mortgage on her family home.   This book prompted commenters to reminisce about their ... more >

September 21, 2009

If You Like Werewolves

JaneFeatures / If You LikeIf You Like / shapeshifters50 Comments

It has come to my attention via a reader in email that I’ve never done an “If You Like Werewolves” post (and frankly, I need to start up the series on a regular basis. The fact is that there aren’t a ton of werewolf stories in paranormal romance. Werewolves are ... more >

August 12, 2009

If You Like Ancient World romances

JaneFeatures / If You Likeancient-Egypt / If You Like56 Comments

I know I haven’t posted this one yet (unlike the repetitive medieval If You Like).   Jayne reviewed Blue Gold by Lindsey Townsend a month ago and many commenters bemoaned the lack of Ancient World settings.   Blue Gold is set in 1560 BC.   As Jayne said, the choice of the setting ... more >

August 7, 2009

If You Like Medieval Romances

JaneIf You LikeHistorical Romances / medieval / Recommended Reads23 Comments

In continuance of the If You Like series of reader recommendations, I bring you the Medieval.   I love medievals but I wonder if that is because some of the first romances I had ever read were medievals. In my list of favorite medieval authors are Julie Garwood, Madeline Hunter, and ... more >

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