Looking for fantasy/SF books with an underlying romance (no Mills & Boon stuff!) - Page 4

astra · 03-31-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

As one who has red it, what is your opinion of it?

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pilotbob · 03-31-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

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Huh?

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wayspooled · 03-31-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I've read some of that and I did not find it has all that much in the way of romance.

Jordan's Wheel of Time has six different romances going forward in it that I recall

Though they're not really out front about it at first - it's subtle through the first 3 or 4 books.

Oh, and it's not the same char jumping into romances with six diff partners either - it's multiple relationships developing between different people.

wayspooled · 03-31-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

I would also advise you to stay away from Wizard's First Rule by Goodkind. There is a very stronmg opinion that it is the worst fantasy series ever.

I've read it and I was quite taken with it through the first 3 books. And that's not to say that the rest of the books weren't enjoyable, it's just the first 3 or 4 were really excellent. It's like Jordan's Wheel of Time. There are as many people who love it as hate it. There don't seem to be many middle of the road folks. And the people that hate both series, seem to hate them for the same reasons the people that love it - love it. Too long, too slow (too much char devel), the author's paint word pictures in too great a depth. "Boring" doesn't work because we all have different tastes - there are so many rooms in our reader's houses

I personally, love long, slow, in depth books with subtle char development - where the whole series is really one book and the author is brilliant at painting word pictures. When I find something I "really" like to read, I hate for it end. But I know there are plenty of folks that like shorter, faster resolve books.

Anytime a book inspires 500+ different serious appreciation pages and video games, MUDs, annual calendar's, art books and even an MMO, there's something going on

Google Robert Jordan Wheel of Time - sometime and take a look.

I think one true test of a book's/author's work is that he/she inspires such depth of feeling in readers and Jordan and to a slightly lesser degree Goodkind, have that in spades.

I suspect that Dumas and Sabatini and Wodehouse and Trollope and Verne all had much the same reactions to their books in their day. Depth of feeling. Haters and lovers and not so much indifference.

badgoodDeb · 03-31-2009, 05:17 PM

I agree that Outlander series is good. Ignore JSWolf on that issue! Maybe it's a girl thing - but the original poster is a girl. You said you wanted romance, well they've got it. If you like the mid 1700's and lots of life details, that helps too.

"Dead Until Dark" is the first of the Sookie Stackhouse series. Romance, definitely comedy, vampires. Light hearted.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 03-31-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by girlzilla

Kushiel's Dart, Kushiel's Chosen, and Kushiel's Avatar all by Jacqueline Carey. My favorite fantasy/romance, though the "Sword of Truth" series by Terry Goodkind is a second close.

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You aren't kidding. It's only a few spots that are rough though.

Is there anywhere that does all 6 of the series as ebooks for something other than the Kindle? So far, I can only seem to find 5 (I think the same 5... can't remember now!)

AnemicOak · 03-31-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Is there anywhere that does all 6 of the series as ebooks for something other than the Kindle? So far, I can only seem to find 5 (I think the same 5... can't remember now!)

Not so far. The second trilogy is easy, the first trilogy is waiting for Tor to get their act together.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 03-31-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Not so far. The second trilogy is easy, the first trilogy is waiting for Tor to get their act together.

Thanks

It would be nice if they do get their act together soon...

AnemicOak · 03-31-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Thanks

It would be nice if they do get their act together soon...

Well there are rumors, but who knows, there have been rumors for over a year.

lilac_jive · 03-31-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Not so far. The second trilogy is easy, the first trilogy is waiting for Tor to get their act together.

The first three aren't? Whoa, you're right, only the third is up on Sony from the original series.

Write Tor some letters

wayspooled · 03-31-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

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<grins> Still laughing from your comment

Now I liked that little "event"! hehehehe It was kind of more horrifying than the typical possessed by an evil spirit.

Strether · 03-31-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pdurrant

But with humour (or humor) too when appropriate. E.g. A Civil Campaign: a RomCom if ever there was one. But don't read it first - start at the beginning!

I agree, a funny book. It would make a great comic opera but it would need a Mozart to deal with the dinner party!

Jim

AnemicOak · 03-31-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Is there anywhere that does all 6 of the series as ebooks for something other than the Kindle? So far, I can only seem to find 5 (I think the same 5... can't remember now!)

Also beware on those Kindle versions. Books 1 and 3 are Topaz.

FizzyWater · 03-31-2009, 10:22 PM

If you like Urban Fantasy, you might try Patricia Brigg's Mercedes Thompson series (first book "Moon Called") or her Alpha & Omega series (first story an separate ebook Novella "Alpha & Omega" or same story in the "On the Prowl" anthology).

Mercedes Thompson series is urban fantasy with a slow-building romance (takes more than one book and there's more than one man vying for her attention). Alpha & Omega is new (only 1 novella and 1 novel), but definitely has a romance.

And I most definitely "second" the suggestion for Linnea Sinclair's romantic space operas!

Edited to add: Oh, and I really enjoyed the Michelle Sagara "Cast" series, but if you're specifically looking for a romance, I wouldn't go looking for it in that series. There's a hint of a hint...but it's all unrequited and not really appearing to lead to anything...yet. If you want to read an interesting fantasy series with possibilities, go for it. Just don't look for a romance.

Another recommendation would be C.E. Murphy's "Negotiator" trilogy. Definitely a strong heroine, although I'll admit sometimes I think she was stupid about putting herself in danger.

AnemicOak · 03-31-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FizzyWater

If you like Urban Fantasy, you might try Patricia Brigg's Mercedes Thompson series (first book "Moon Called") or her Alpha & Omega series (first story an separate ebook Novella "Alpha & Omega" or same story in the "On the Prowl" anthology).

The Mercy books are good, I'm liking the series so far.

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FizzyWater You kids get off my lawn! Posts: 4,220 Karma: 73492664 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Device: Oasis 2 and Libra H2O and half a dozen older models I can't let go of	If you like Urban Fantasy, you might try Patricia Brigg's Mercedes Thompson series (first book "Moon Called") or her Alpha & Omega series (first story an separate ebook Novella "Alpha & Omega" or same story in the "On the Prowl" anthology). Mercedes Thompson series is urban fantasy with a slow-building romance (takes more than one book and there's more than one man vying for her attention). Alpha & Omega is new (only 1 novella and 1 novel), but definitely has a romance. And I most definitely "second" the suggestion for Linnea Sinclair's romantic space operas! Edited to add: Oh, and I really enjoyed the Michelle Sagara "Cast" series, but if you're specifically looking for a romance, I wouldn't go looking for it in that series. There's a hint of a hint...but it's all unrequited and not really appearing to lead to anything...yet. If you want to read an interesting fantasy series with possibilities, go for it. Just don't look for a romance. Another recommendation would be C.E. Murphy's "Negotiator" trilogy. Definitely a strong heroine, although I'll admit sometimes I think she was stupid about putting herself in danger. Last edited by FizzyWater; 03-31-2009 at 10:32 PM.

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badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,549 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	I agree that Outlander series is good. Ignore JSWolf on that issue! Maybe it's a girl thing - but the original poster is a girl. You said you wanted romance, well they've got it. If you like the mid 1700's and lots of life details, that helps too. "Dead Until Dark" is the first of the Sookie Stackhouse series. Romance, definitely comedy, vampires. Light hearted.

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