Comments for All About Romance's News & Commentary Blog http://www.likesbooks.com/blog Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:13:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Speaking of Audiobooks: December Releases by Lea AAR http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3148&cpage=1#comment-6796 Lea AAR Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:13:12 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3148#comment-6796 MarissaB - looks like we feel exactly the same about To Die For/DDG. I enjoy reading TDF more than listening but it's one I'll take either way so I have listened to it probably two times to my one time reading. Although I am a huge SEP fan, I have yet to read/listen to Honey Moon. I’ve been afraid it would be a little too women's fiction for me. Not that I don't read women's fiction but I expect great romance from SEP so I'm afraid that may lead to disappointment. What do you think? You will not be sorry about Cry No More. I think it is more of a listening type of book for me. I’ve not read in print. katie bug - The Bride will be released on Nov. 28th at Amazon and I just checked Barnes & Noble and saw it available for immediate shipping. I don't know if it will be available on Audible but I'm betting it will be. Let's just say I'll be real disappointed if it's not! MarissaB – looks like we feel exactly the same about To Die For/DDG. I enjoy reading TDF more than listening but it’s one I’ll take either way so I have listened to it probably two times to my one time reading.

Although I am a huge SEP fan, I have yet to read/listen to Honey Moon. I’ve been afraid it would be a little too women’s fiction for me. Not that I don’t read women’s fiction but I expect great romance from SEP so I’m afraid that may lead to disappointment. What do you think?

You will not be sorry about Cry No More. I think it is more of a listening type of book for me. I’ve not read in print.

katie bug – The Bride will be released on Nov. 28th at Amazon and I just checked Barnes & Noble and saw it available for immediate shipping. I don’t know if it will be available on Audible but I’m betting it will be. Let’s just say I’ll be real disappointed if it’s not!

]]> Comment on Speaking of Audiobooks: December Releases by katie bug http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3148&cpage=1#comment-6795 katie bug Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:06 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3148#comment-6795 I can't find "The Bride" by Garwood in Audiobooks. Are they going to get it? I can’t find “The Bride” by Garwood in Audiobooks. Are they going to get it?

]]> Comment on Who’s Your Favorite Vampire? by Rowena http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151&cpage=1#comment-6794 Rowena Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:08:12 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151#comment-6794 I really like the Night Watch series by Sergei Lukyanenko. The books in the series are: Night Watch, Day Watch, Twilight Watch and The Final Watch. They are not romances - definitely more Horror/Fantasy and Vampires are only one of the inhabitants of the books. One of the things I really enjoy about the books is that the series begins in Moscow and most of the characters are Russian. It is a real change from most of the other vampire or paranormals that I've read. I really like the Night Watch series by Sergei Lukyanenko. The books in the series are: Night Watch, Day Watch, Twilight Watch and The Final Watch. They are not romances – definitely more Horror/Fantasy and Vampires are only one of the inhabitants of the books. One of the things I really enjoy about the books is that the series begins in Moscow and most of the characters are Russian. It is a real change from most of the other vampire or paranormals that I’ve read.

]]> Comment on Who’s Your Favorite Vampire? by Susan/DC http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151&cpage=1#comment-6792 Susan/DC Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:20 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151#comment-6792 It's a YA book and a standalone, but the only vampire book I've truly loved and the only one which continues to haunt me is Annette Curtis Krause's "The Silver Kiss". The all-too-human issues of a real life teenage girl are skillfully blended with those of a teenage vampire boy. The two of them are so touching in the ways in which they help each other find the strength to face their challenges. I teared up at the end, which is both fitting yet poignant, and I definitely recommend this book. It’s a YA book and a standalone, but the only vampire book I’ve truly loved and the only one which continues to haunt me is Annette Curtis Krause’s “The Silver Kiss”. The all-too-human issues of a real life teenage girl are skillfully blended with those of a teenage vampire boy. The two of them are so touching in the ways in which they help each other find the strength to face their challenges. I teared up at the end, which is both fitting yet poignant, and I definitely recommend this book.

]]> Comment on 20% Off Avon Books and a Cool Advanced Read Giveway (Contest Closed) by Alexandria http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3115&cpage=6#comment-6789 Alexandria Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:13:46 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3115#comment-6789 Only know of Jeaniene Frost, but I love this contest--boks and bag. Thanks and happy thanksgiving Only know of Jeaniene Frost, but I love this contest–boks and bag. Thanks and happy thanksgiving

]]> Comment on Speaking of Audiobooks: December Releases by MarissaB http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3148&cpage=1#comment-6788 MarissaB Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:16 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3148#comment-6788 Yo Lea. I can't imagine how much work goes into putting this list together. Thanks so much for your diligence in researching it for us. I am really looking forward to Amanda Quick's Ravished, which is my favorite of her books. Something about the big, strong, vulnerable hero being defended by the spunky heroine just does it for me. I enjoyed the written work and I have liked Anne Flosnik's performance of other books. I am also a big fan of Linda Howard, so I will probably get Cry No More next. It has been recommended by many and I have had the paperback sitting on my TBR pile for the longest time. Now I will be able to listen instead, which is great for all the holiday chores coming up. I have read and listened to both Blair Mallory books - To Die For and Drop Dead Gorgeous. I liked the written version of TDR better than DDG, but liked the audio versio of DDG better. The narrator really does matter. I have still not gotten over Simon Prebble' performance of Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens. That's been my most current comfort listen this month. Whenever I want to tune life out, but can't really pay attention to the book, I put it on and, voila, time passes, work gets done, and my mood stays mellow. I am currently listening to Honey Moon by SEP, read by Anna Fields. After the first 15 minutes, I was hooked by both the performance and the character of Honey. I just love her. I made the mistake of listening to the book while trying to sleep last night, and ended up staying awake until 3 AM! I am half way done and Honey has married her love, but it's too soon for an HEA. Too soon! I just know something bad is going to happen, and it's all I can do not to read the AAR review or google for some other spoilers. I don't think any other SEP book I have read/listened to so far has affected me quite this way. Now, if only I had the Annual Platinum Membership at Audible, I could get all of Linda Howard's and both of Sherry Thomas' books at once. Sigh. That would be too big a temptation, I fear. I would probably be renewing more than 2x a year. It'd be too easy to download and listen on a whim. Have a good Thanksgiving Everyone! Yo Lea. I can’t imagine how much work goes into putting this list together. Thanks so much for your diligence in researching it for us.

I am really looking forward to Amanda Quick’s Ravished, which is my favorite of her books. Something about the big, strong, vulnerable hero being defended by the spunky heroine just does it for me. I enjoyed the written work and I have liked Anne Flosnik’s performance of other books.

I am also a big fan of Linda Howard, so I will probably get Cry No More next. It has been recommended by many and I have had the paperback sitting on my TBR pile for the longest time. Now I will be able to listen instead, which is great for all the holiday chores coming up.

I have read and listened to both Blair Mallory books – To Die For and Drop Dead Gorgeous. I liked the written version of TDR better than DDG, but liked the audio versio of DDG better. The narrator really does matter.

I have still not gotten over Simon Prebble’ performance of Devil’s Bride by Stephanie Laurens. That’s been my most current comfort listen this month. Whenever I want to tune life out, but can’t really pay attention to the book, I put it on and, voila, time passes, work gets done, and my mood stays mellow.

I am currently listening to Honey Moon by SEP, read by Anna Fields. After the first 15 minutes, I was hooked by both the performance and the character of Honey. I just love her. I made the mistake of listening to the book while trying to sleep last night, and ended up staying awake until 3 AM! I am half way done and Honey has married her love, but it’s too soon for an HEA. Too soon! I just know something bad is going to happen, and it’s all I can do not to read the AAR review or google for some other spoilers. I don’t think any other SEP book I have read/listened to so far has affected me quite this way.

Now, if only I had the Annual Platinum Membership at Audible, I could get all of Linda Howard’s and both of Sherry Thomas’ books at once. Sigh. That would be too big a temptation, I fear. I would probably be renewing more than 2x a year. It’d be too easy to download and listen on a whim.

Have a good Thanksgiving Everyone!

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]]> Comment on Who’s Your Favorite Vampire? by carolcardona http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151&cpage=1#comment-6783 carolcardona Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:18:56 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151#comment-6783 I love Sookie and Bill, no one else in that series holds my attention. But, equal to that pairing I have to say is Cat and Bones, of Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series. I have read and reread these books numerous times. They cover the gamut of emotions. They make me laugh out loud, so much so they could almost be listed in the comedy section. I have cried repeatedly over the valleys of their relationship, and smiled like a Cheshire Cat when things come together in a positive way. And, certainly not to be forgotten are the mind-boggling love scenes. Sometimes it is a bit difficult to not be jealous of Cat. She owns the heart, mind and body of Bones, and I'm telling you that is a fine prize. I can't get enough of these characters, I wait with painful anticipation for her next book, and am already sad at the thought of the series ending, even though that is three books away. I love Sookie and Bill, no one else in that series holds my attention. But, equal to that pairing I have to say is Cat and Bones, of Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series. I have read and reread these books numerous times. They cover the gamut of emotions. They make me laugh out loud, so much so they could almost be listed in the comedy section. I have cried repeatedly over the valleys of their relationship, and smiled like a Cheshire Cat when things come together in a positive way. And, certainly not to be forgotten are the mind-boggling love scenes. Sometimes it is a bit difficult to not be jealous of Cat. She owns the heart, mind and body of Bones, and I’m telling you that is a fine prize. I can’t get enough of these characters, I wait with painful anticipation for her next book, and am already sad at the thought of the series ending, even though that is three books away.

]]> Comment on Who’s Your Favorite Vampire? by Tara http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151&cpage=1#comment-6782 Tara Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:12:47 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3151#comment-6782 Thomas Raith from Jim Butcher's Dresden Files.He's a White Court vampire and feeds off his victims' life energy, usually via sex.He's blessed with the kind of good looks that 'fathers of teen-age daughters would shoot him on sight.' Read more about him at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Dresden_Files_characters#Thomas_Raith Thomas Raith from Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files.He’s a White Court vampire and feeds off his victims’ life energy, usually via sex.He’s blessed with the kind of good looks that ‘fathers of teen-age daughters would shoot him on sight.’

Read more about him at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Dresden_Files_characters#Thomas_Raith

]]> Comment on 20% Off Avon Books and a Cool Advanced Read Giveway (Contest Closed) by SueG http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3115&cpage=6#comment-6781 SueG Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:16:49 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=3115#comment-6781 Love the contest. Please enter me. Thanks Love the contest. Please enter me. Thanks

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