tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post8335798527074167636..comments2024-03-28T17:46:57.713-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Review -- Love Irresistiblypjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23153769182770550072013-04-22T15:14:06.674-04:002013-04-22T15:14:06.674-04:00Cain Black from The Summer He Came Home by Juliann...Cain Black from The Summer He Came Home by Julianna Stone is my favorite hero! I don't know if I've read a Julie James book or not - I'd have to consult my pages long book read list - and I can't do that right now cause I'm at work!!! I'd love to be entered to win this one, cause it sounds super good. Thanks for the chance.<br /><br />mlawson17 at hotmail dot comMartha Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042754635352542051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18163764656691381562013-04-22T09:59:22.259-04:002013-04-22T09:59:22.259-04:00Flora, you REALLY need to read Julie's books! ...Flora, you REALLY need to read Julie's books! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78907142758838633382013-04-21T17:22:13.859-04:002013-04-21T17:22:13.859-04:00Alas, I have not yet read Julie James' books, ...Alas, I have not yet read Julie James' books, but I have several of them and need to make time to get to them. My favorite contemporary hero is Cal Morrissey from Jennifer Crusie's BET ME. I read it al least once a year!fsbuchlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928364594015643639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-85618447939738799502013-04-20T08:20:51.233-04:002013-04-20T08:20:51.233-04:00I wish we got more than one JJ book a year, too, M...I wish we got more than one JJ book a year, too, Maureen. Maybe someday!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47770713813342211592013-04-20T08:16:49.834-04:002013-04-20T08:16:49.834-04:00Brady is a great choice, Sharlene! I love that boo...Brady is a great choice, Sharlene! I love that book. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77874089578654330902013-04-20T07:07:43.726-04:002013-04-20T07:07:43.726-04:00I've read all Julie's stories and it is fr...I've read all Julie's stories and it is frustrating that she only writes one a year. This looks like another great story by her. I don't really have a favorite hero since I am usually enjoying the story I am reading at the moment.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-11301851704345525822013-04-19T22:39:00.320-04:002013-04-19T22:39:00.320-04:00I haven't read Julie's books yet, but I wi...I haven't read Julie's books yet, but I will, for sure! It is hard to pick a favorite contemporary romance hero, since I fall in love with them all as I read the books! How about Brady from Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis? Love that guy!Sharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287663628706669934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-61203517605338180782013-04-19T20:53:19.755-04:002013-04-19T20:53:19.755-04:00I'm glad you did, too, Janice! I hope you enjo...I'm glad you did, too, Janice! I hope you enjoy your venture into contemporary romance and that you'll give Julie's books a try. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-39618042660913375152013-04-19T20:33:00.093-04:002013-04-19T20:33:00.093-04:00In the past I've been a reader of either Regen...In the past I've been a reader of either Regency Historicals or romantic suspense, so I am just now venturing into reading contemporaries and don't have a fave hero or author of contemporaries. And no, I haven't read anything by Julie James, but I definitely intend to now after reading this review blog. Her combo of romance and FBI stories sound intriguing. I'm so glad I read Jan Houglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253192243976154166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64908848856743110362013-04-19T19:42:37.679-04:002013-04-19T19:42:37.679-04:00I agree, Nora writes some GREAT heroes, Nancy. And...I agree, Nora writes some GREAT heroes, Nancy. And I highly recommend Julie's books. You won't be disappointed!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6542848797315687942013-04-19T17:53:51.737-04:002013-04-19T17:53:51.737-04:00Andrea, Julie James wasn't on my radar before,...Andrea, Julie James wasn't on my radar before, but she is now. Thanks for the great review!<br /><br />Favorite contemporary romance hero, eh? That's a toughie, but I guess I'll go with Cameron Quinn, hero of Sea Swept, the first book in Nora Roberts' Chesapeake quartet. He's such a softie under his tough-guy exterior, and he's great--if reluctantly so--with Seth, the Nancy Northcotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223226786134462222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34843006674369581522013-04-19T15:17:13.740-04:002013-04-19T15:17:13.740-04:00She really does, Kim. I loved getting to know Ford...She really does, Kim. I loved getting to know Ford, Vaughn, and Zach. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-8838612888872176582013-04-19T15:12:06.061-04:002013-04-19T15:12:06.061-04:00Catslady, Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite conte...Catslady, Jill Shalvis is one of my favorite contemporary authors, too. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-26804457610815081482013-04-19T13:11:15.196-04:002013-04-19T13:11:15.196-04:00I agree with the review. This was a terrific book....I agree with the review. This was a terrific book. Besides the lead characters, Julie James writes the best secondary characters around. I especially liked the scenes between Cade and Zach. Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-15120092841814786352013-04-19T12:42:27.190-04:002013-04-19T12:42:27.190-04:00I'm afraid I haven't read her as yet. I do...I'm afraid I haven't read her as yet. I do tend to read historicals on my tbr pile first but there are some great contemporary authors out there and I would have to say Jill Shalvis is one of my favorites.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7795573536263791282013-04-19T11:46:57.598-04:002013-04-19T11:46:57.598-04:00PJ, you have a treat waiting for you!! :)PJ, you have a treat waiting for you!! :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-76023188853349472952013-04-19T11:45:51.368-04:002013-04-19T11:45:51.368-04:00You were so right, Janga! :) With as many romances...You were so right, Janga! :) With as many romances a we all read, it IS hard to narrow it down to one! LolAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-1871041307074185342013-04-19T10:59:15.295-04:002013-04-19T10:59:15.295-04:00Hi, Linda! I can't recommend Julie's books...Hi, Linda! I can't recommend Julie's books enough. They are THAT good!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21230935417569388412013-04-19T10:56:50.542-04:002013-04-19T10:56:50.542-04:00Great review, Andrea! I love Julie's books an...Great review, Andrea! I love Julie's books and am looking forward to reading this one once life settles down a bit. <br /><br />I have a lot of contemporary hero favorites but the one that immediately comes to mind is Jack from Robyn Carr's <i>Virgin River</i>. I do love that man! ♥pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74287014865861815492013-04-19T10:56:49.690-04:002013-04-19T10:56:49.690-04:00Great review, Andrea! I told you Love Irresistibly...Great review, Andrea! I told you <i>Love Irresistibly</i> was another winner. LOL I've been a Julie James fan since <i>Just the Sexiest Man Alive</i>. I've loved them all, but if pushed to choose a favorite, I'd go with <i>Something About You</i>. It's one I always mention when people talk about authors who excel at creating sexual tension. <br /><br />I can't name one Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21407762896258014652013-04-19T10:41:21.938-04:002013-04-19T10:41:21.938-04:00I've not read Julie's books, but I am intr...I've not read Julie's books, but I am intrigued. Will certainly put them on my reading list.<br /><br />Smiles, <br /><br />Linda JoyceLinda Joycehttp://www.linda-joyce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-81466693368447424022013-04-19T10:27:18.120-04:002013-04-19T10:27:18.120-04:00LOL! I see a pattern with the name Jack and Nick.....LOL! I see a pattern with the name Jack and Nick.... ;-)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78706370222229497402013-04-19T10:16:31.693-04:002013-04-19T10:16:31.693-04:00What a tough question. I have several favorites - ...What a tough question. I have several favorites - but Jack from Virgin River, and even Preacher - not your typical romance hero type, but gooshy on the inside and Alex from Susan Mallery's Tempting also. Really almost anyone from Susan Mallery, Rachel Gibson, Julie James of course, Robin Carr, SEP and Toni Blake. And speaking of Toni, loved the hero from The Red Diary - Nick Armstrong (See,Helen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12027841481857853068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-54732902922517639722013-04-19T09:28:13.892-04:002013-04-19T09:28:13.892-04:00Gotcha. Thanks, Pat!Gotcha. Thanks, Pat!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6880999571316012672013-04-19T09:26:39.417-04:002013-04-19T09:26:39.417-04:00"It IS so difficult to pick just one. I love ..."It IS so difficult to pick just one. I love all of Julie's heros and am partial to heroes named Nick and Jack."<br /><br />I know, right!? I love Jack and Nick, too. Just wait until you read Cade's book. :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.com