tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post206694323136997078..comments2024-03-28T14:19:54.076-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: RWA: The 2019 RITA and GH Finalists Are...pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18093861206329252022019-03-23T16:10:11.272-04:002019-03-23T16:10:11.272-04:00I love to read romance, contemporary; erotic; hist...I love to read romance, contemporary; erotic; historical, I'm not picky. However, I'd love to see some not as well known names up there, too. Dakota Willink, Victoria Vale. Not that these aren't good, but I'd love to see some of the newer authors in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313367091883362580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-35137919258659499242019-03-22T21:45:35.727-04:002019-03-22T21:45:35.727-04:00Rooting for Brenda Novak.Rooting for Brenda Novak.Patty B from NYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741629360349156086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78058161118648012292019-03-22T06:00:22.347-04:002019-03-22T06:00:22.347-04:00Quite a few books & Authors listed I haven'...Quite a few books & Authors listed I haven't read. Historical Romance,Romantic Suspense are my favorites. I was happy to see Joanna Shupe listed as well as Susanna Kearsley & JR Ward. So many great books out there. Nicola Cornic books are awesome reads. <br />Carol Luciano<br />Lucky4750 at aol dot comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46569201395653927912019-03-22T02:54:11.689-04:002019-03-22T02:54:11.689-04:00Seeing these lists makes me realize how many books...Seeing these lists makes me realize how many books I haven't read. A few of the books I would select are A TALL, DARK COWBOY CHRISTMAS by Maisey Yates, CLAIM ME, COWBOY by Maisey Yates, LADY IN WAITING by Marie Tremayne, WHAT ALES THE EARL by Sally MacKenzie, MORNINGS ON MAIN by Jodi Thomas, SAVED BY THE COWBOY by A.J. Pine , THE SATURDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB by Carla Laureano, BEFORE WE WERE Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83956979150098634972019-03-22T00:07:51.093-04:002019-03-22T00:07:51.093-04:00Several I hoped for did not make it: Susan Mallery...Several I hoped for did not make it: Susan Mallery, Deb Macomber, Bella Andre, Robyn Carr, Lori Foster.Patocthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269538584731012107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-10816767301178541642019-03-22T00:04:26.855-04:002019-03-22T00:04:26.855-04:00I read all contemp romance and the only categories...I read all contemp romance and the only categories/authors I am familiar with are:<br />Contemp Long - Maisey Yates - Tall, Dark Christmas Cowboy and Mainstreet Fiction - Jodi Thomas - Mornings on Main - so I will be rooting for them.Patocthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269538584731012107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-79069628739848450132019-03-21T21:45:47.207-04:002019-03-21T21:45:47.207-04:00I've read a few of those in the various Contem...I've read a few of those in the various Contemporary categories!! Loved Stefanie London's Bad Bachelor, Kaylie Newell'sTanner's Promise and Maisey Yates' Claim Me, Cowboy. I also love stories by Caitlin Crews (Megan Crane). I've read a number of historical books also but none made the lists. Thanks for sharing PJ.Eileen AWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035529651147351926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-8948371165667440972019-03-21T21:42:10.882-04:002019-03-21T21:42:10.882-04:00I always circle back to Historicals (I love the me...I always circle back to Historicals (I love the medieval period, but there aren;t as many of those); but I mix it up with contemporary (love small town & family series) and romantic suspense - there are some names on this list I am not familiar with - I'll have to check them out.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17621358091229477687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34649644088053713592019-03-21T21:22:55.264-04:002019-03-21T21:22:55.264-04:00Historical romances are my favorite genre. Of the...Historical romances are my favorite genre. Of the books listed, I read A Scandalous Vow by Joanna Shupe and loved it plus the entire series is great and well worth reading. I'm reading What Ales the Earl by Sally MacKenzie right now. I've read everything Sally has written and loved all her work. This story is excellent...hope it wins!Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732638672537005826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87471925722963033032019-03-21T18:27:51.551-04:002019-03-21T18:27:51.551-04:00An interesting list, although I'm sorry I have...An interesting list, although I'm sorry I haven't read a single title (although I own a couple). I did just add a few of them to my cart, though. I don't know about all the authors people have been naming, but I did read somewhere that Mary Balogh stopped submitting her books for the RITA several years ago. Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412429227770427050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-43832442927648078192019-03-21T17:46:27.539-04:002019-03-21T17:46:27.539-04:00I am not familiar with all the books. But, r...I am not familiar with all the books. But, right now, Sally MacKenzie's book is my favorite of the listed books I know. She makes me laugh. <br /><br />Now, I am surprised that Mary Balogh and Eloisa James and several others are not on the historical lists. And Cindy Kirk's One Fine Day is not on the contemporary list. But, shoot fire, I am already making lists Annette Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23831369042401092722019-03-21T17:44:07.493-04:002019-03-21T17:44:07.493-04:00As I was going through the lists, I love that some...As I was going through the lists, I love that some of my favorites were there. Not Quite Crazy by Catherine Bybee, A Scandalous Deal by Joanne Shupe, Five Years Gone by Marie Force, Catching Irish by Katy Regnery and Before We Were Stangers by Brenda Novak.Pamela Devereuxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715629543535792577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46386999126340339762019-03-21T17:09:06.619-04:002019-03-21T17:09:06.619-04:00I love Historical and Contemporary romance. I see ...I love Historical and Contemporary romance. I see a lot of favorite authors on the lists. Best wishes to all.<br /><br />denisedstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23098585117562307872019-03-21T15:06:27.141-04:002019-03-21T15:06:27.141-04:00There are some glaring omissions in my opinion but...There are some glaring omissions in my opinion but, again, as I mentioned above, we don't know for sure that the books were entered into the contest. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-65704768795686376922019-03-21T15:05:09.459-04:002019-03-21T15:05:09.459-04:00And that's it, folks. The list is complete!And that's it, folks. The list is complete!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-55278002982301967632019-03-21T15:00:51.857-04:002019-03-21T15:00:51.857-04:00I see someone else has mentioned it but am surpris...I see someone else has mentioned it but am surprised not to see The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. I enjoy contemporary, historical, paranormal, erotic and romantic suspense. Noticed that Picture Perfect Cowboy by Tiffany Reisz is listed. Have not read that but am so impressed with her writing.Lilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-42469244677869306442019-03-21T14:36:07.721-04:002019-03-21T14:36:07.721-04:00There could still be more. They have until 3:30 Ea...There could still be more. They have until 3:30 Eastern to announce them all. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29904923160394521722019-03-21T14:12:54.406-04:002019-03-21T14:12:54.406-04:00Disappointed not more in historical categories and...Disappointed not more in historical categories and inspirational. Congrats to those that were nominated.regencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75863937481570614132019-03-21T13:46:18.962-04:002019-03-21T13:46:18.962-04:00Somebody just recommended that novella to me last ...Somebody just recommended that novella to me last week. It's waiting on my Kindle. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-2616999086982675862019-03-21T13:26:48.297-04:002019-03-21T13:26:48.297-04:00A Duke Like No Other Valerie Bowman The Bride Tak...A Duke Like No Other Valerie Bowman The Bride Takes a Groom Lisa Berneregencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69338172805269628112019-03-21T13:24:40.736-04:002019-03-21T13:24:40.736-04:00A Match Made in Bed Cathy Maxwell FAmily Gathering...A Match Made in Bed Cathy Maxwell FAmily Gathering Robyn Carrregencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-56002468607509931012019-03-21T13:20:02.838-04:002019-03-21T13:20:02.838-04:00Yeah AJ Pine, this is the first I read of hers and...Yeah AJ Pine, this is the first I read of hers and loved it. Thank you Netgalley for introducing me to herregencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91037361280983653182019-03-21T13:01:59.255-04:002019-03-21T13:01:59.255-04:00There are only four books listed so far in the His...There are only four books listed so far in the Historical:Long category and five books in Historical:Short so I'll be surprised if we don't see more titles added to those two categories before the 3:30 deadline. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75697600199925410302019-03-21T12:59:48.837-04:002019-03-21T12:59:48.837-04:00Those titles are all on my list of books that topp...Those titles are all on my list of books that topped my 2018 reading. We still have 2.5 hours to go so some of them may still be announced. So many books are entered into the RITA contest that each title is judged by a small group of peers. It can be an exceptional book but if it doesn't appeal to the judges to whom it's randomly sent then it doesn't final. Doesn't mean it isn'pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73812412366745032542019-03-21T12:50:53.563-04:002019-03-21T12:50:53.563-04:00Thanks for listing these. I’m familiar with very f...Thanks for listing these. I’m familiar with very few of these titles. I’m surprised that I don’t see any of these nominated:<br />The Prince--Katharine Ashe (historical romance)<br />The Hollow of Fear--Sherry Thomas (historical mystery; not sure which category it would suit)<br />The Kiss Quotient--Helen Hoang (contemporary romance)<br />The Governess Game--Tessa Dare (historical romance)<br />LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.com