I will be hosting the family this year, so I will be scarce for the next week. I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Bea
Messing Around…..
Just to let ya'll know, but I am messing around with my theme this week so forgive the mess. I like to live with it and let it breathe before deciding if it does not suit me. I am trying to balance being organized and having a bit of personality to the page. 🙂 … Continue reading Messing Around…..
Topic: Are “True Mate” Romances truly “Romance”?
True Mate", you know the romances, where the protagonists see each other and it is instant love. You find this type of story in paranormal romances, usually a shifter or vampire. The question is: Is a "True Mate story less of a romance than an ordinary romance book? Two books I want to discuss with … Continue reading Topic: Are “True Mate” Romances truly “Romance”?
Quick Update…..
Still need to finish Samurai Game (Ghostwalkers #10) by Christine Feehan before I post my review. I plan on getting that out by Friday and then another post on Sunday! Thanks! Bea
Topic: Cheating — What’s in a Word?
This post is not merely about one book, but on a specific topic found within many sub- genre: cheating. Recently, the topic arose from my Goodreads group (M/M Romance in Goodreads) and also with the very books I have read. So, my question: is there a different moral code between genres and does that … Continue reading Topic: Cheating — What’s in a Word?
Topic: The Evolution of a Romance Reader
Intro: What is the first thing that draws you to a book? Is it the author? Is it the cover? Is it the genre? Think back to a year ago, would you have read the same books that you read now? What inspires you to read a book now? I found my tastes changed in … Continue reading Topic: The Evolution of a Romance Reader
Topics: Erotica verus Romance
Intro This week’s blog entry is not just a book review, but also more of a discussion of “porn erotica” and “literature erotica” (my terms). Please note this is just my opinion and the quotes and subject matter is quite explicit. We have all heard phrases like “I don’t watch porn, but I know it … Continue reading Topics: Erotica verus Romance