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Welcome, Kay. Amazon keeps me in trouble, especially around tax refund time. :)

I haven't come up wiht a new name for Amazon yet, but I call ebay EVILBAY!! My hubby says that I should have named my kindle Crack, but I call her Kindle.

Hi everyone! My name is BJ (Bobbie Jo), and I live near Pittsburgh Pa with my dh and 2 boys. I used to read epic romance in my high school and college years, in between Stephen King novels. Then I started reading fantasy, and the last 5 years or so I switched to paranormal romance books. I started getting bored again, so a few months ago I started reading historical romance, now I want to pick up the bodice rippers again, so I joined this group to get some suggestions.

Welcome, BJ.

Welcome to the group BJ! Hope you find some great rec's here! :)

Hi everyone! My name is Robin, and I am so a bodice ripper reader!
Birthday: Valentines Day...yep...Feb 14
What did you have for dinner last night?: Fruit and yogurt because I overindulged at lunch!
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: I love big band though I listen to popular music too.
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Way too many...
When/where do you most like to read?: I read when I'm bussing to work or on break or relaxing or...well you get the picture.
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Bertrice Small's Skye O'Malley series I'm guessing.
Favorite romance couple: Too many to decide on that.
Why did you decide to join this group?: I do love the bodice ripping hero and all of that! Rose colored glasses and all of that. Good triumphs and we all live happily ever after...at least until the next cliff hanger! LOL.

Welcome to the group Robin! Glad to have you! :)

Thanks!

Birthday: 11/19/89
What did you have for dinner last night?: Cauliflower and rice
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Mix 94.1
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): ...I can't remember
When/where do you most like to read?: When the mood strikes me/ anywhere
First romance novel read (that you can remember): I guess it would be Beyond the Highland Mist, by Karen Marie Moning
Favorite romance couple: ...
Why did you decide to join this group?: I love romance novels, and I figure this would be a good place to find recommendations. Although I fear I won't be joining any group reads, b/c the minute I HAVE to read something, whether for school or what have you, I tend to lose interest.

Welcome to the group Simone! Hope you find some great rec's! ;)

Well I am new to this group, and I absolutely love Bodice Ripper Covers!!! They don't make them like they used to though!!! Although it just really depends on the author!!

Birthday: March 01 1986
What did you have for dinner last night?: I had Penne with Alfredo, Rolls, and some fruit.
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: The Phantom of the Opera
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Family Vacations in Canada
When/where do you most like to read?:Mostly on the couch, park, or on my bed!!
First romance novel read (that you can remember):Catherine and the Pirate by Karen Hawkins
Favorite romance couple: Sophia & Ross ( Lady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas)
Why did you decide to join this group?: Because I love the revealing book covers that just draws you in!!!

Renee wrote: "Well I am new to this group, and I absolutely love Bodice Ripper Covers!!! They don't make them like they used to though!!! Although it just really depends on the author!!

Birthday: March 01 1986..."

Welcome to the group Renee! I hope you will share some of your favorite covers with us here! I'm a big fan of the good old BR cover art as well... oh who am I kidding? I even love the 'bad' ones! :) Landscapes, flowers and random isolated objects on a plain background just don't do it for me... who needs that? Boring! LOL

My name is joeera i am new to this group as well.I love the covers that they come up with for these kinds of books.
Birthday-03-19-70.
At the moment i like to read romance novels and anything to do with vampires.I like to read in bed mostly but, on thoes rainy days curled up on the couch with a good bodice ripper and a cup of tea.

hi Im new here and Im so glad I found this group!
I have a lot of the "orginal" books & they are still in good shape..although some are turning yellow..and Im trying to re-find some anyone suggest a good place online? my used bookstores wont take older books! these are the best books to read! looking forward to re reading & sharing with others!

Hey Sandi!!! Welcome to the group!!! I know the feeling of finding used bookstores, because I used to have older books as well, so I just started using Paperback Swap.com!!!!

Sandi, I second paperbackswap, if you haven't checked it out yet. Sometimes the condition can vary (there's no guarantee, despite the guidelines), but there are usually copies of every old bodice ripper title imaginable.

Another place to look is ebay. Sometimes people sell a lot of only older vintage romances. I've picked up quite a few (er, way too many!) doing that.

wow! thank-you ladies for the welcome & the great tips!I really want to replace some of these treasures.I live in canada and alot of sellers on ebay wont ship to here..kinda pricey I guess? I also notice some sellers ask such a $$$$ for a hard to find...and to think it says $2.50 on the book I have!! who would have thought? :)

Welcome to the group Sandi! :)

Hi! My name is Melita. I grew up in Hawaii; yes, didn't know how one could be so cold till I went to college at UW...brrrrr...

I read my first bodice ripper when I was probably 12 or 13 (and that was years and years ago =D). I know that I started out with teen romances then graduated into the bodice rippers of whom were Rosemary Rogers, Laurie McBain, Rebecca Brandewyne, and Kathleen Woodiwiss. I still consider these authors as some of my favorite authors, ...Boy were there books filled with romance and adventure!!

I'm a huge fan of Judith MacNaught, Lindsey,Garwood, Quinn, and a few other ladies.

I've also been hooked on paranormal romances, especially J.R. Ward, and highlander romances like ones by Monica McCarthy.

I'm also hook on covers!! Sexy men especially Paul Marron or artistic covers...like paintings...

Favorite romance couple is Alaina and Cole in Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen Woodiwiss.

I read all the time. According to my boyfriend, besides sleeping, it is what I do best. Hahaha.

Anyway, I wanted to join cause I love romances plus the name "bodice rippers" just piqued my interest since I started with the very authors who the term was coined for.

Hi Melita! I'm from Vermont and I never knew how one could get so hot until I spent a college year in southern Indiana. :P

Hi Melita! Welcome to the group. Paul Marron is my absolute FAVORITE!!

Hi Melita!!! Welcome!!! Johanna Lindsey is my favorite!!! But there are so many good ones that its hard to choose huh?

Karla wrote: "Hi Melita! I'm from Vermont and I never knew how one could get so hot until I spent a college year in southern Indiana. :P"

LOL!

Renee wrote: "Hi Melita!!! Welcome!!! Johanna Lindsey is my favorite!!! But there are so many good ones that its hard to choose huh?"

Yes, definitely! So many! I always read reviews from Amazon to find out other romances to read then I found this site and this has been a godsend for someone who likes to read all the time...although my boyfriend thinks I'm too obsessed and I should do something more PRODUCTIVE with my life than read. I'm a high school English teacher ( English 11 and English 12...yes I have the big children) thus I have the summer off and my productivity has only been on the amount of books I'm reading.

I'm really excited about this group because I've read some negative reviews on the original "bodice ripper" writers and I felt they were doing a disservice to these writers...without them where would romances be now? Plus I never perceive these heroines as complete victims for they sooner or later become formidable females...

I did not know that good will stores had old books But i live in New York is it the same. Were I live we have no used book stores. I use PBS E-Bay Bookmooch Half.com is good to.
Melita? Welcome I love Alaine and Cole too. one of my Fav books read 3 x thinking of it again?

Melita wrote: "...I'm really excited about this group because I've read some negative reviews on the original "bodice ripper" writers and I felt they were doing a disservice to these writers...without them where would romances be now? Plus I never perceive these heroines as complete victims for they sooner or later become formidable females...
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Exactly! That's what I say! Welcome to the group Melita! I can tell you will be a great addition! :)

I definitely agree with you Melita!!! I mean I think some of the best romances are the older ones!!! I can think of many examples of heroines in the older romances that became strong and had their man wrapped around their little finger!!! LOL

Hi. Don't know if I ever posted on this thread but I've posted in this group before. I thought I'd friend some people but it seems like most are set to private and I can't answer the questions they ask. Oh well if anyone wants to friend me they're welcome to send an invite.

Haven't read and bodice rippers lately because I keep doing games and challenges on PBS where I haven't been able to use them. But I'm going to be sure to read some over the summer. I have stacks and stacks of them. They were my obsession for awhile.

Mary wrote: "Hi. Don't know if I ever posted on this thread but I've posted in this group before. I thought I'd friend some people but it seems like most are set to private and I can't answer the questions the..."


Welcome to the group Mary! Glad to have you! :)

Hello! I just found this group today and I'm very excited to join!

Birthday: 3/26/82
What did you have for dinner last night?: Crabcake Sandwich
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Soundtrack from Romeo & Juliet (the one with Leonardo Dicaprio)
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Always having my nose in a book while in the car, which is why my parents say I have no sense of direction!
When/where do you most like to read?: Curled up on the sofa under a blanket
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Pride & Prejudice
Favorite romance couple: Jennifer Merrick & Royce Westmoreland from A Kingdom of Dreams
Why did you decide to join this group?: I LOVE bodice rippers!!!

WELCOME CAT! :)

Welcome to the group Cat! xoxo

Cat *Smitten Kitten* wrote: "Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Always having my nose in a book while in the car, which is why my parents say I have no sense of direction!"

LOL I'm exactly like this too. When I got my license, I had to learn the local area from scratch since I'd always had my nose in a book as a passenger. :D

Hi! New to goodreads--
Birthday: 5/21
What did you have for dinner last night?: roasted chicken
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: rock
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): reading books in the middle of the night w/a flashlight (and getting busted)
When/where do you most like to read?: at night, in bed
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Kiss Me Kate (Harlequin, I think)
Favorite romance couple: Elizabeth and Ian Thornton in Almost Heaven, duh!
Why did you decide to join this group?: bc I love reading trashy romance--I speed read so I can finish 1 in a day or so, plus looking to get new recommendations!

Welcome to the group Liane! Glad to have you!!!

Hi everyone, I'm LuvGirl and I am also a bodice ripper addict. To me there is nothing better than the angst that a non PC hero brings to the story. I will be spending many hours navigating this group. Thanks for starting it :-)

Welcome to the group LuvGirl!!!

Welcome LuvGirl!!! I'm so glad you found us! :)

Birthday: 5/12/1976
What did you have for dinner last night?: Potatoes and Steak
When/where do you most like to read?: In bed late at night
Why did you decide to join this group?: I just love a good BR. :)

I'm also trying to find as much good ones as I can to read on my Kindle since I very rarely buy the paperbacks anymore.

What a wonderful group!

Birthday: April, 1960
What did you have for dinner last night?: Pasta salad
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Alt rock
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Too many, but all surround being a wild child in 1970s SoCal
When/where do you most like to read?: On my couch, in 12+ hour marathons
First romance novel read (that you can remember): The Flame and The Flower. I loved it and thought Brandon Birmingham was the hottest thing around.
Favorite romance couple: Either Wulfgar & Aislinn from The Wolf and The Dove or Alaric & Freya from Sea Jewel.
Why did you decide to join this group?: I've loved bodice rippers for 35+ years and it's wonderful to talk with people who appreciate them.

Hello Everyone,

Great Group! I love a good BR. Forgot until recently just how much I enjoyed them in the 70's and 80's. I wish more were available to read on Kindle. Hopefully, more will become available.

Welcome to the group Amanda, Lorraine and Janice!!! Glad to have you all! I have been out of town for the last week so please forgive my late welcome :)

Amanda and Janice, you might want to check out the list of BR's I have found so far available for Kindle here!

Thanks Jennefer. Checked out your Kindle list. I have Savage Ecstasy. That's what I'm reading now, but the second book in that series is not on Kindle. You definitely have been a help and I'll be using your list to get new ebooks.

Hey everyone! I'll just go right down the list:

Birthday: March 1986
Dinner last night: sad to say it was Mac n Cheese!
Radio Station in my car: Country or Rock
Fav Childhood memory: going up to my Grandparents cabin every summer for a few weeks
When/Where to read: anywhere and everywhere - but mainly on the couch or the porch (when it's not too hot)
First romance novel: The Runaway Bride. At 13, I had no idea it was a romance book since it was a hardcover and the cover was missing. Quite a surprise when the romance hit! But I was hooked!
Favorite romance couple: all of the Julie Garwood historical romance couples, I love Fiona and Ewan from Highland Warrior and Gillyanne and Connor from Highland Bride. And soooo many more!
Why did I join? I am always looking for more books to read (I read a lot and very fast), and I thought this sounded fun!

Welcome to the group Amanda! Hope you find some great rec's here! :)

Oh gosh, I am so happy to have found this group! I am actually an erotic romance writer (of the BDSM capacity, LOL) but my first love for years and years and years now has been bodice rippers. It's pretty much all I read. I am looking forward to joining in the conversations here! Oh, and here's the questions:

Birthday: Jan 11th
What did you have for dinner last night?: spaghetti every Sunday, LOL
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: 90's rock/grunge
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Christmas at my grandmothers house
When/where do you most like to read?: in bed
First romance novel read (that you can remember): this will sound funny, and this isn't a true romance novel, but it was We the Living by Ayn Rand when I was 12 or 13. It has a lot of heavier content but I think Kira and Leo's very sexy and slightly abusive (dare I say that word) relationship influenced my developing romantic fantasies in a big way.
Favorite romance couple: It's a tie between Samuel and Leda in Kinsale's
The Shadow and the Star and Christian and Maddy in Kinsale's Flowers from the Storm

Why did you decide to join this group?: It is just really great to be in a group where you don't have to apologize for the smutty, non-politically correct fiction you perv to. I know, being a writer, that it's hard to even publish a bodice ripper anymore without being torn to shreds by readers and reviewers. It's sad, because it's really a guilty pleasure of mine.

Annabel Joseph wrote: "...Why did you decide to join this group?: It is just really great to be in a group where you don't have to apologize for the smutty, non-politically correct fiction you perv to...."

LOL! It is nice isn't it!!! :) Welcome to the group Annabel! Glad to have you!

Hello, my name is Brittany and I'm 21 years old, a full time student, and destined someday to have the library from "Beauty and the Beast". I'm not usually very good at introducing myself to groups that I join online. I usually have to spend a few months lurking, but I'm looking forward to getting to talk to everyone here!

Birthday: December 26th
What did you have for dinner last night?: I don't remember... I don't think I actually ate anything for dinner last night.
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: I'm listening to my new David Bowie CD!
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): I love Halloween, and the fall, so pretty much anytime in the fall when I live in New Hampshire.
When/where do you most like to read?: I'm really big on creating a moment to read in, so I'll put on nice candles, incense, and low music and cuddle in my big chair with a drink. Either that or I always read when I'm having dinner. It's something my entire family does actually. Family dinners when I grew up were dead silence, with each of us with something to read.
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Eloisa James' "Pleasure for Pleasure"
Favorite romance couple: I'm usually in love with the couple of my current book.
Why did you decide to join this group?: A friend invited me, and I've always wanted people to talk to about the books that I read.

Welcome to the group Brittany! I am so glad you decided to just jump right in!!! :)

After some tugging by Misfit (thank you!) I've decided to pop in for a peek. It does look like an awful lot of fun. As for me, old used-up graphic artist and writer, who owns far too many books...