by Susan Sigler, guest blogger
Confession time! I’ve been harboring a secret wish. A hope that someone, somewhere will give me a satisfactory reason to venture outside of my comfort zone.
I’m very content you see. Here in my dark paranormal genre. There’s shapeshifters at every turn and vampires with seductive brooding qualities. In paranormal we can boast about our alpha male werewolves and how they succumb to their raw animalistic sexual needs. During your journey you may even discover psychic abilities you can tap into. With all this power, immortality and raw sexual need; why venture out. Well, maybe I want more power. (LOL) Actually, I’m curious if I’m missing all the fun with all my doom and gloom.
My bookshelf is chock full of paranormal and erotica. (I say this proudly, of course) Yet, dare I believe the grass may be greener on the other side.
Book reviewing recently gave me a metaphorical calling card. I accepted and realized to my utter amazement I now enjoy, dare I say it out loud? I peeked over the paranormal fence to realize; I enjoy regency romance. Hell’s bells, what else have I been missing? If you read other genres, please tell me what exactly drew you in as a reader. I’m still on the fence regarding Inspirational, Young Adult, and Historical just to name a few.
While I wait for your kind input, I’ll be flossing my fangs and deciding which party to attend to in London. What is happening to me? Can a reader really spread their love to extend all genres, much like a mother extends her love to all her children?
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This post was written by...
Susan S. – who has written 104 posts on Love Romance Passion.
Susan adores any paranormal character in leather, can't get enough of those unscrupulous rakes, and has a special fondness for law enforcement officers. If there’s a hero/heroine with a badge she's all over it! You may also see her around the web as Witchy Woman because of her love for magic, broomsticks, and black cats. Learn more about Susan in Meet the Review Staff at Love Romance Passion.
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Susan, Susan, Susan! Welcome to the other side. *eg*
Not that I don’t love a good paranormal, not that I don’t love a kick ass herone, not that I don’t drool over a broody vamp, or sigh over the alpha male defending his mate, but I find those qualities even hotter in a non paranormal.
There’s just something about all that in a man when he doesn’t have the powers to back him up. Or the smarts of a woman who can’t kick ass or read your mind with the best of them. I love how their story works around that and still leaves me wanting more.
(Susan waves over the fence at Isabel R.)
I admit, those qualities are very alluring! I also admit that I like empathizing with a non paranormal hero. I even like sassy heroines sans the super powers, but I’ve had to ease into enjoying a hero in breeches. Got’a admit, those paranormal heroes in black leather are addictive. No?
Ohh…yum…black leather.
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What were you saying? OH! Yes. leather. I mean, er, Regencies! Yes. Regencies. Think of it this way. Tight, soft breeches, hugging the hero’s form. Got the mental image? Yes, I’m sure you do! *G*
I’m conducting am mini and very informal survey about Regencies. Now that you’ve read one, are you going to delve into more?
Susan,
There’s plenty to love about regencies–the heroes are heavy-lidded, ergo brooding (LOL), wear form-fitting breeches (as mentioned above), coats of Bath Superfine stretched across broad shoulders without a wrinkle…plus they’re usually rich, titled…there are balls, routs, fetes, masquerades, Napoleonic Wars…all rich loam for romance to bloom, especially for the fairy tale set.
My fav author in this genre is Marion Chesney–they’re accurate and hilarious. For a more sensual read, try Mary Balough.
Come take a spin with your gallant on a chalked floor surrounded by beeswax candles and the fiddling of Neil Gow amidst dark plots by traitors and the low schemes of matchmaking mamas…
Isabel you were mentioning tight, soft breeches, hugging the hero’s form.
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Uh! Susan fans herself, and falls gracefully to the floor. What just happened? Must check the A/C and my temperature.
In response to your question, yes, I do plan on reading more regencies. Although my TBR pile is multiplying at breakneck speed; I will find the time to do so.
Hi Bella,
Thanks for your wonderful input. I’ll have to look into Mary Balough, the sensual reads are right up my alley.
By the way, you had me at masquerade!
As if Isabel R.’s comments weren’t enough; here’s a double swoon for your descriptions. (Coats of Superfine stretched across broad shoulders without a wrinkle)
Uh, Oh! Susan falls to the floor gracefully…again.
Quick get the smelling salts! LOL
Thou shalt give Scottish Historical Romance a try. Better than skin tight breeches are the oh so accessible Kilts! Bonus: they often flip up revealingly at the most awkward and wonderful of times! If you like a little different flavor, try a time travel: Karen Marie Moning’s Highlander Series is very yummy Alpha Male reading! But for me nearly any highlander will do as long as he is hot, hunky, and deliciously Alpha!
Hi Danielle!
You’re too funny! I can appreciate a hunky man who wears kilts. After all, my one & only true love is Sean Connery. (He is all man-even in kilts)
Thank you for sharing your recommendations on Scottish Historical Romances. Kilts that flip up easily; now there’s a visual!!! Wheww!! As for K. Moning’s books, they’re on sale over at my B & N bookstore; will have to scoop one up.