tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post1164027406108392064..comments2024-03-28T10:33:26.317-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Harlequin Round-up! Yee-ha!pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-26867315616338502622012-01-25T04:38:25.057-05:002012-01-25T04:38:25.057-05:00Thanks, everyone, for a great discussion. See you ...Thanks, everyone, for a great discussion. See you next month when I have a definite romance classic to talk about. She said, being very mysterious. ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-31105251912011131872012-01-25T04:37:57.483-05:002012-01-25T04:37:57.483-05:00Ooh, cool about Sorrel, Liz. As you know, I adored...Ooh, cool about Sorrel, Liz. As you know, I adored Tempted by Trouble. One of your very best, I think - and you do set the bar high! Glad I gave you a few recommendations. Didn't mean to make it quite so nationalistic - although it is Australia Day tomorrow!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-74359877666760162632012-01-25T02:47:20.789-05:002012-01-25T02:47:20.789-05:00What a great roundup of Harlequin R's in that ...What a great roundup of Harlequin R's in that line up, Anna. Love Sarah Morgan and Annie West - and India Grey. And a couple of great medicals to add to my reading list.<br /><br />A pleasure to be in such great company. Glad that Tempted touched the spot with you. :) I'm just starting in on Sorrel's story.Liz Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464889663853976327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46964609492600123552012-01-24T22:46:14.886-05:002012-01-24T22:46:14.886-05:00Pat, definitely think these writers are worth tryi...Pat, definitely think these writers are worth trying. I didn't realize until I'd finished the post quite what an Aussie slant I'd taken. Must say there are some great Harlequin authors from Down Under. I must check out Debra Webb. Got a feeling she's one of the Intrigues on my TBR pile. I haven't really explored the Inspirational lines much - I love the covers, especially the Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34649059927394682652012-01-24T22:31:55.141-05:002012-01-24T22:31:55.141-05:00I like the Harlequin Intrigue and Historical lines...I like the Harlequin Intrigue and Historical lines. Lately I have been reading their Inspirational line. There are so many good authors. If I were home, I could check my shelves and give you a nice long list of authors I like. I hate to leave out anyone. I will say that Debra Webb's books were what got me started on Harlequin Intrigues. I still look forward to her books.<br /><br />The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-50232123908010714672012-01-24T18:29:15.075-05:002012-01-24T18:29:15.075-05:00My pleasure, Deb. I read thousands of Harlequins/M...My pleasure, Deb. I read thousands of Harlequins/Mills and Boons (they were published as M&Bs here in Oz) when I was growing up. They really helped form my taste for romantic literature. Definitely give Sarah M a go. You'll love her stuff!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75780016567891721322012-01-24T18:26:54.523-05:002012-01-24T18:26:54.523-05:00I used to read Harlequins....I can still remember ...I used to read Harlequins....I can still remember my very first one; Katrina Britt's The Gentle Flame. It was so romantic for a 12-year-old girl. :) Then I moved on to Betty Neels and Essie Summers. But, I haven't read a contemp Harlequin for awhile. I think the last one I read was a Cindy Kirk book. I have read a couple of Love Inspired books....<br /><br />I've never read Sarah Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25497573445078039512012-01-24T17:34:05.476-05:002012-01-24T17:34:05.476-05:00Virginia, I haven't read many Intrigues. I sho...Virginia, I haven't read many Intrigues. I should try some more. I've got a couple on the TBR pile that have been recommended to me. There are some marvellous historical authors. One of my faves is Emily May. Have you read her Unmasking of a Lady? It's fantastic!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-63762593113361425872012-01-24T17:33:17.366-05:002012-01-24T17:33:17.366-05:00Amy, congratulations on writing such brilliant boo...Amy, congratulations on writing such brilliant books. Can't wait to read your Riva! I didn't mention in the piece, but Alessandro won the Australian Romantic Book of the Year. Pretty strong recommendation!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86639467183786224472012-01-24T17:31:27.665-05:002012-01-24T17:31:27.665-05:00I do read Harlequin and a little of all of them. M...I do read Harlequin and a little of all of them. My favorite line is the Historical and Intrigue.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36293359992693885932012-01-24T17:26:09.081-05:002012-01-24T17:26:09.081-05:00Looks like I'm late to the party! Thanks for i...Looks like I'm late to the party! Thanks for including me in your round up with all those other fab authors! <br /> I'm really excited at the moment because my first RIVA is out next month! Innocent Til Proven Otherwise was so much fun to stretch my wings with!<br /><br />Amy AndrewsAmy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690419732247281048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78292734845908614122012-01-24T15:05:48.027-05:002012-01-24T15:05:48.027-05:00Connie, I really don't think you can go wrong ...Connie, I really don't think you can go wrong with any of these books. What fun - love sharing great new authors with readers. Happy reading and thanks for swinging by!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-26990079596635934582012-01-24T14:59:53.317-05:002012-01-24T14:59:53.317-05:00Andrea, I love Blazes too. I love that they allow ...Andrea, I love Blazes too. I love that they allow in a bit of a fun, flirty tone a la the old Temptations which I still miss. Some of my fave authors are Sarah M, of course. And Kathleen O'Reilly and wonderful Tawny. Do you have any others you'd recommend?Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-75207678806909397522012-01-24T14:59:02.304-05:002012-01-24T14:59:02.304-05:00PJ, great choice. Trish's latest in particular...PJ, great choice. Trish's latest in particular sounds great. I'm like you, I tend to follow authors, not lines so much. And sometimes I can find a sweet romance has more impact than something more overtly sexy. It's all in the writing, isn't it?Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84579650118187972122012-01-24T14:50:44.441-05:002012-01-24T14:50:44.441-05:00Hey, Mary, isn't it great to see so many great...Hey, Mary, isn't it great to see so many great books by fellow Aussies. I wholeheartedly recommend books by any of these writers.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34168204130994536442012-01-24T14:32:51.514-05:002012-01-24T14:32:51.514-05:00Wow, Laurie, that's a great list of writers. I...Wow, Laurie, that's a great list of writers. I've read a lot of them. Thanks for recommending the others. I'll check them out. I find most ofmy new must-reads through recommendations - a lot through this blog.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-88428304135802118732012-01-24T14:07:50.052-05:002012-01-24T14:07:50.052-05:00Oh my, look at the wonderful books! Gotta run as ...Oh my, look at the wonderful books! Gotta run as I'm busy adding them all to my Wish List. Thanks for letting me know! :-)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91318657069899931052012-01-24T11:35:19.120-05:002012-01-24T11:35:19.120-05:00Wow, you've been a busy (reading) bee, Anna! T...Wow, you've been a busy (reading) bee, Anna! Thanks so much for all these reviews. I'm putting a few on my list. ;-)<br /><br />I would have to say that my favorite line is Blaze. What can I say? I like a little extra spice in my romance. *g*Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-48032316038889502992012-01-24T11:24:30.340-05:002012-01-24T11:24:30.340-05:00Hi Anna! Thanks for another great round-up. I...Hi Anna! Thanks for another great round-up. I'm a Harlequin reader from way back and these all look like great stories!<br /><br />I've read all the lines at one time or another but, these days, I tend to focus more on favorite authors than the lines for which they write. I have two Harlequins currently sitting on my nightstand patiently waiting for me: <i>The Cowboy's Secret Son<pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7094108349106405312012-01-24T07:53:11.097-05:002012-01-24T07:53:11.097-05:00I'm busily adding to my reading list here. Gre...I'm busily adding to my reading list here. Great recommendations!!Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64847694121281596382012-01-24T06:55:23.744-05:002012-01-24T06:55:23.744-05:00I've read Harlequin books since the 1980's...I've read Harlequin books since the 1980's. These books are great for a quick read. I loved them when I had to wait for my children, school, clubs, sports etc.<br />Old favorites: Presents- exotic locales outside the USA<br />Desire, Blaze and old Temptations sexy reads<br />I do read a little from most of the lines. Recently I added the Historical and Inspirational lines.<br /> Authors: Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-70263234401707723352012-01-24T04:46:13.806-05:002012-01-24T04:46:13.806-05:00Oh, Helen, you absolutely positively have to get t...Oh, Helen, you absolutely positively have to get the Doukakis Apprentice. You'll love it to death. I've noticed it's had a lot of buzz online too. Clearly I'm not the only person who thinks it's a classic of its type. The hero is so gorgeous when he finds himself so completely out of his depth. Love it when an alpha goes all to pieces when he falls in love.Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-88551014274370779292012-01-24T04:45:12.643-05:002012-01-24T04:45:12.643-05:00Hey, Serena, lovely to see you here. I'm so de...Hey, Serena, lovely to see you here. I'm so delighted you're a fan of all these talented writers too. As I said, when I said I was going to do a Harlequin update, I found myself completely spoiled for choice. But once I got to six, I thought I'd better stop ;-) I've had a really bumper year of reading great category books and there's a couple of new authors I've discoveredAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30995947268786445872012-01-24T04:43:40.549-05:002012-01-24T04:43:40.549-05:00Sharon, I loved your BACHELOR DAD, GIRL NEXT DOOR ...Sharon, I loved your BACHELOR DAD, GIRL NEXT DOOR story. You're such a beautiful writer - I love it when someone gets the craft right and all these authors I've listed can all write like angels. I'm so glad you're now a fan of Tawny's. Her latest series is great, among her best, I think. I've read the first two and I'm saving the third for a rainy day. Actually that Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36956837401139733862012-01-24T04:41:45.944-05:002012-01-24T04:41:45.944-05:00Joanne, it's the emotion that's key in a g...Joanne, it's the emotion that's key in a great romance, isn't it? I think even in Sarah's Blazes, the emotional level was really high. One of my favorites of hers is Hot Island Nights - I cried my eyes out over that one. So glad you're a fan of the books! Like you, I tend to buy by author. One of the nice things about falling in love with a particular category author is that Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.com