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Originally Posted by Atunah
But guess what I picked up today, something you been talking about. The Cowboy takes a Bride from Lori Wilde. One of my overdrive libraries had it, no wait, so I snatched it. I don't usually read these small town romances at all. Especially set in Texas. Maybe because I live in Texas.  . Imported though from Germany.
But anywho, I thought I am going totally out of my usual romance zone and I really really like the writing and the story already. Only 10% in, but I can tell by then. If it keeps up like this, I'll be really happy.
You also touched on something earlier about the emotions and tensions of the romances of old and how its missing in a lot of the newer stuff. That is very true. I think that is why I love all these re-released backlist titles so much. There was just so much adventure, full fleshed characters, growth and emotional buildup in those. I think that made the pay off in the end just feel more satisfying.
Some of these newer ones I read they start to deflate early in the book. You know, some tension, they hop in bed and then everything is all about them having sex again. Now don't get me wrong, I like me a steamy read, but I like it to be sexy and I like them to be sexy and steamy on the emotional level. I guess its hard to explain. I have to feel through the characters. Just make me feel something.
But yeah, so far I am impressed with Lori Wilde.  |
Oh! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Although it took me a month to get over it. It really hit me hard because of the Daughter/Father relationship and then the hero was so tortured. The second one isn't as angsty but she did an amazing job with both.
I love the older books! I have pretty much stop buying the newer stuff coming out unless it's something I must have. I can use my library for those if I want to try them out. I see me getting pickier on the books I buy if I keep finding authors like this who raise the bar.