I think that in the literary world all romance books are underrated. But that's a rant for another day. Today's challenge was really hard, but I finally chose a book. It's Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey. Actually, I think any book of Lindsey's that is not a Malory family book tends to be underrated. I think that because of the overall popularity of Regency romances plus the popularity of the Malory family, the publisher wants a story about this family at least every other year. Don't get me wrong, I like the Malory family, some of my favourite books are from the series. But at times I want something different. This was one of the first historical romances I read that was not set in England or France. It starts out in England but the majority of the action takes place in Russia. Lindsey was able to entwine a lovely story with the scenery and history of Russia and I loved every second of it. Dimitri is very alpha (too the point of being cruel - but I can overlook it) and Katherine is very straight-laced, proper, and indignant about being kidnapped. I had always hoped that Johanna Lindsey would return to this family so that I could see more of Russia through her eyes.
Showing posts with label regency romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label regency romance. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
30 Days of Books - Day 7
Most Underrated Book
I think that in the literary world all romance books are underrated. But that's a rant for another day. Today's challenge was really hard, but I finally chose a book. It's Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey. Actually, I think any book of Lindsey's that is not a Malory family book tends to be underrated. I think that because of the overall popularity of Regency romances plus the popularity of the Malory family, the publisher wants a story about this family at least every other year. Don't get me wrong, I like the Malory family, some of my favourite books are from the series. But at times I want something different. This was one of the first historical romances I read that was not set in England or France. It starts out in England but the majority of the action takes place in Russia. Lindsey was able to entwine a lovely story with the scenery and history of Russia and I loved every second of it. Dimitri is very alpha (too the point of being cruel - but I can overlook it) and Katherine is very straight-laced, proper, and indignant about being kidnapped. I had always hoped that Johanna Lindsey would return to this family so that I could see more of Russia through her eyes.
I think that in the literary world all romance books are underrated. But that's a rant for another day. Today's challenge was really hard, but I finally chose a book. It's Secret Fire by Johanna Lindsey. Actually, I think any book of Lindsey's that is not a Malory family book tends to be underrated. I think that because of the overall popularity of Regency romances plus the popularity of the Malory family, the publisher wants a story about this family at least every other year. Don't get me wrong, I like the Malory family, some of my favourite books are from the series. But at times I want something different. This was one of the first historical romances I read that was not set in England or France. It starts out in England but the majority of the action takes place in Russia. Lindsey was able to entwine a lovely story with the scenery and history of Russia and I loved every second of it. Dimitri is very alpha (too the point of being cruel - but I can overlook it) and Katherine is very straight-laced, proper, and indignant about being kidnapped. I had always hoped that Johanna Lindsey would return to this family so that I could see more of Russia through her eyes.
Monday, May 2, 2011
30 Days of Books - Day 5
This one was hard and I had to think for a while before I decided on which book I was going to choose. At first I was going choose Outlander or Hearts Aflame but I want to try and choose a different book/author for every day as much as possible. So the book that makes me happy is Tender Rebel by Johanna Lindsey. It is the second book in the Malory family series and is one of the best.
Scottish heiress Roslynn Chadwick needs the safety of marriage to protect her from an unscrupulous cousin and from the army of fortune-hunting scoundrels who covet her wealth and beauty. And Anthony Malory is everything she has been warned about.
A ruthless, irresistibly handsome English rogue, Malory′s sensual blue eyes speak of limitless pleasures. How Roslynn wishes she dared love such a man, but believing his passionate promises will only lead her into uncertain realms - and to unimagined heights of love.
Anthony is the epitome of the English rogue, he is charming, unrepentant, and when he falls in love, he falls hard. I long for the return of historical romances like this one.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The Regency Bicentennial
Head on over to the Harlequin Blog where Harlequin’s Historical, Love Inspired and Mira authors will share their love of the Regency period. I think I might celebrate by re-reading the Malory series by Johanna Lindsey!
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