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Hi Whitney and welcome to the group! :)

Heyyyoooooooooooo!!

So I'm Stac. I'm a Leo, and just had a birthday last week. This week is my older brother's birthday, and frankly, I think it was really, REALLY inconsiderate of him to get himself born a week and seven years before me. Manners?

For dinner last night I tried to eat withered radish greens along with my roasted radishes and charred flesh (but still pink on the inside, baby!) but it tasted horrible so I set it free. In my front yard.

I'm a book whore. Seriously. My house may as well be a library, and the dust collected on all of my papery children is extreme. but I love them so I forgive them for trying to kill me. I read virtually anything; I went to a local thrift store and loaded up on olf Iris Johansons from the early '80s, but I'm also listening to the (UNABRIDGED.) audiobook of Ghost Stories by Peter Straub.

My favorite place to read is anywhere I can sprawl, but thanks to the iBook option on my phone I also read while waiting in line at the grocery store.

My first romance novel was actually a British Harlequin that someone left in my backyard when I was about 9. I snagged it for my mom, who promptly turned up her nose because she's too GOOD for European trash! (Whatever, woman, you own Anais Nin porn!) I was able to find the (extremely tame) smutty bits and realized this was pretty cool. The first romance novel that I remember reading cover to cover was Uncertain Magic by Laura Kinsale, and it's still one of my favorites. Roddy and Faelan... man did that woman make clinical insanity romantic!

Favorite couple? I've been reading smut for the last 25 years (I'm a precocious reader, I'm not that damn old!). One couple? I SCOFF AT YOUR ONE COUPLE! (seriously. This would take weeks to complete.)

I joined the group because I need help identifying a book, but also because it's nice to meet people who don't curl up their noses at what I'm currently reading! I felt residually guilty for loving those old dinosaurs from my childhood, but now I'm with enablers! HOORAY!

Glad to be here, hope to meet you all!

Welcome to the group Stacy!Hope you find some good reading/recommends here:)

Thanks, Sandi! I'm planning on glutting myself. :)

Stacy wrote: "Thanks, Sandi! I'm planning on glutting myself. :)"

Check out the best of the bodice rippers thread..lots of goodies there!

Hello all..:) birthday:23rd nov 1989


What did you have for dinner last night?: steak with some weird greens

What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: nightwish
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): paragliding with my family in Delhi..
When/where do you most like to read?:anywhere...but mostly outside under my gazebo
First romance novel read (that you can remember): the Calhoun by nora roberts
Favorite romance couple: loaded question changes all the time but my first couple would be Clayton Westmoreland, the Duke of Claymore and Whitney Stone from whitney my love by judith mcnaugth.
Why did you decide to join this group?:i simply adore historic romance novels cant get enough of it....and here I see I'm not alone..:)

Welcome to the group Joanna! :)

Hi, Joanna! Glad to meet you!

thank you..:)

Hi everyone! My name is Marianne and I was born on May 30, 1947. Last night for dinner I had a pork chop, salad and applesauce. In my car, I play the oldies on the radio. My favorite childhood memory was going to grandparents farm every summer. I love to read anywhere and everywhere. The first romance novel that I read was Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers. My favorite romance couple would be Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara (even though that didn't work out too well). I decided to join this group because I always did and will love bodice rippers!!

Welcome to the group Marianne! Sweet Savage Love..I remember the day it first came out,my 1st read and I loved it and the following books. Now if I read it I wonder if it would do the same? Oh well at least it would spark old memories.If you love BR you've come to the right group :)

My name is Holly, let's just say I'm thisclose to 40. I had Taco Bell for dinner last night (no judgment, hubs and I were running around trying to find flashlights. LOL). My favorite childhood memory is walking to school in Downtown Brooklyn with my sisters. My favorite place to read is in bed, but I can read anywhere. I ALWAYS have a book with me. I read all the time, and I have been known not hear the phone or bell ring when I'm in the middle of a really good book. The first romance I read was Wicked Loving Lies by Rosemary Rogers (pilfered from my Mom's bookshelf). I don't really have a favorite romance novel couple, but Forrest Gump and Jenny will always be my favorite couple ever. I joined this group so that I can talk about bodice rippers, because I LOVE them. Always have, always will.

Welcome to the group Holly! Nice to have you join us:)
And this is the place for talking about our love for a good BR:)

Hi all. My name is Cathy. I am new to this group. When I read The Silver Devil, I was hooked. I wish I could find more writers who wrote with the prose and style of Teresa Denys. Alas I read she passed on due to a car accident in the 80's. Thanks to viewing some of your posts when I joined this site, I found her books. I am hoping to find more old style romance with a bit of spice. I just ordered This Other Eden and The Prince of Eden. Thanks for all the helpful posts. I am excited to be part of this group. Maybe some of you privates with add me because I am curious about some of your lists. I also want to hear about the goodies. I have wasted a good amount of money on some very boring books.

Hi Cathy welcome to the group! Youll find lots of great recommends here and ones to "avoid" as well :)

Hi! I started reading romance books when I was pretty young. My mom loved to read and her drug of choice was the good old Harlequin and Silhouette books. I loved them! When I got my first real job I worked with some older ladies and they are the ones that introduced me to the Historical Romance aka Bodice Ripper books that I came to love. I got away from those books several years ago but then the other day I stumbled upon this group and started to go through some posts and started one clicking away on Amazon based on recs here. My poor book budget is shot out of the water. lol I have to say I am so disappointed that the covers they put on the Kindle books are so lame. I loved those covers on the original books. I'm so glad that I can come here to look at the original covers.

Started on Tender Betrayal last night and I am loving it so far.

My name is Krystal or MystikFire which is my business name :) My birthday is October 5th 1987, I'm a 25 year old Libra! I also just joined and BR are by far my favorite types of books to read! I love Historical Romance and only started reading them this year. I read anywhere, mostly comfortable at home though :D

Welcome to the group MystikFire!:)

Welcome to the group ladies!

@Mystikfire, so glad to have you.

@Beth, Sandi here is on the same boat as you are. She's dead-set against them, too. lol With good reason!

Also, check out our November - Christmas group read here, ladies. We just started, and it's a rather extended group read, so there's plenty time to locate the book(s). If you've already read them, feel free to just hop in and discuss them, or re-read them like I'm doing.

Happy to be here! So far everyone is nice!

Eve wrote: "Hi
My name is Eve Thomas and I am the author of The Eyes which sold out within the first 6 days in the USA and is flying in the UK. It's time to move over Mr Grey, there's a new man in town!

Feel..."

Welcome to the group Eve! There is also a "promotion" folder here in the group if you have any promo's or anything you want to share about your book.

Eve wrote: "Hi Sandi, thank you so much. I am really new to goodreads only just finding the time since the earlier hours of yesterday morning to have a good look around. I got in to trouble on another group ..."

Welcome, Eve! So glad you found our little nook on the internet/Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ.com.

Why did you get into trouble? XD This group is ballsy as it pleases, so I dare say you'll find the company less likely to offend its sensitivity. LOL

Eve probably got into trouble because she's been spamming any group she got her hands on, just like she is doing here.

There is no genuine interest in the groups she's been joining other than to promote her own book.

Eve,

First of all, you have not offended me, you have annoyed me as spammers do.

Secondly, you have been spamming a large number of groups and you still do. One only has to check your profile to verify that.


Have you even taken the time to inspect what each group is about and whether it is appropriate to spam your book?

Instead of just blindly spamming I advise you to do that.

You should also at least take the time to research whether the group has a designated thread dedicated to self-promotion, and then promote your book there.

By the way, even after Sandi pointed you in the right direction you didn't take the hint.

P.S. If I have annoyed readers or moderators with my posts feel free to delete them. Nothing annoys me more than spammers do.

@ Eve I applaud that your book is one that may reach out and help an abusive/violent situation. But I have to back Jenny in her comments.
You didnt take my hint and promote your book in the correct folder..even after.
Yes you have hit ALOT of other groups(including others I have) without checking to see if 1) the group has rules to authors promoting.2)If that group has anything to do with your book.3) And the proper folder to introduce yourself and said book.
If it had been me as an author I would have done as Jenny suggested and done my research and gone to where I think I would be best received.

@ Jenny..This mod has no problems with your post as I feel it was properly addressed thank you.

Yay I'm so happy I found this group! I'm finally among my people lol!

Birthday: 02/07/87 (missed the heyday of BR's, now catching up)
What did you have for dinner last night? lasagne from Trader Joe's... too lazy to cook.
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Michael Dulin - pianist, I'm obsessed with him right now.
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Disneyland with my cousins. Happiest place on earth!
When/where do you most like to read?: in bed. haha
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Oh god, some HP I found in my middle school library, I remember being totally bored at the beginning but then I got hooked! My first BR specifically must've been a Susan Johnson or "Whitney, My Love."
Favorite romance couple:
Why did you decide to join this group?:

Welcome to the group Gloria!

Welcome, Gloria. Sorry for the late response, it seems as though I don't get many update notifications. XD

Hi, all! I'm thrilled to find a group dedicated to BR! I'm a romance author but even though I don't write BRs I still love 'em!

Birthday: I'm a January baby, just had my 51st birthday.
What did you have for dinner last night?: I had my husband go fetch food from Sonic since I was writing. LOL
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Since I worked in radio for over 20 years, I don't listen to it much now. When I do it's classic rock. I'm pretty sure there's a Led Zeppelin CD in my car's player right now.
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): When some friends of my parents' gave me a Siamese cat!
When/where do you most like to read?: Any time and everywhere.
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Sweet Savage Love by Rosemary Rogers. That book was being passed around my high school like a joint at a Molly Hatchet concert and it eventually made its way to me.
Favorite romance couple: Aislinn & Wulfgar from The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Why did you decide to join this group?: I love BRs and I'm not ashamed, and it was great to find a group of like-minded people.

Welcome to the group Juli!:)Hope you find lots of good reads here!

Welcome to the group Juli. Perhaps you can discover even more authors and books you'll enjoy as much as The Wolf and the Dove. These ladies know about some hidden gems.

Thanks for the welcome, Sandi & Cat! I can tell I've found a great group when I find members called Sandi the Pirate Wench and Cat the Debaucherous. :)

Juli wrote: "Thanks for the welcome, Sandi & Cat! I can tell I've found a great group when I find members called Sandi the Pirate Wench and Cat the Debaucherous. :)"

Oh indeed :D!

Juli wrote: "Hi, all! I'm thrilled to find a group dedicated to BR! I'm a romance author but even though I don't write BRs I still love 'em!

Birthday: I'm a January baby, just had my 51st birthday.
What did..."

Welcome, Juli! :)

Hi, my name is Wanda. I am very new to good reads but I've read BR and romance for 30years. My first novel, still my favorite, fav couple, etc. Kathleen Woodiwiss, The Flame and The Flower. (Ironic! Naaa.) I am married my high school sweet heart and have two kids. Im a southern belle-cajun mix from Louisiana. I read like most people breath. Lol. Always got a book going, and shelves full of "old friends," ( that's what my daughter calls my books)! There are some I just have to keep - like every Woodiwiss edition. Never wanted to upgrade to kindle because I love having a "real" copy in my hands, but Santa heard about my passion and apparently I was good last year.(lol books keep me out of trouble) So, I upgraded to kindle a few
months ago. I was elated with the lists of great books I found here in the group and hope to drop in and learn more about the site and how things work here.

Wwarrenww wrote: "Hi, my name is Wanda. I am very new to good reads but I've read BR and romance for 30years. My first novel, still my favorite, fav couple, etc. Kathleen Woodiwiss, The Flame and The Flower. (Ironic..."

Hello, Wwarren, so happy to have you! And I'm in full agreement - before I came here, I thought I was the only one obsessed with fictional characters. XD Bodice Ripper ladies welcome you warmly! <3

Welcome, newcomers!

Just realized I didn't finish the last two questions -

My favorite romance couple - so hard to decide! Can anyone name just one couple? Of course Lizzie and Darcy and Jaimie and Clare, but there's thousands of others, from trashy to high brow and all those in between.

Why did I join this group? To be among my people! I don't have any girl friends who love romances as much as I do, even the bookish ones. I wish people, especially women, would realize that romances can cover a vast spectrum of genres and characters and stories, not just the stereotypical idea of romance novels as Harlequins. And I love reading reviews from the "no book left behind" project!

Welcome to the group Wwarrenww! :)

Hello. I love to read and I couldn't tell you if I've read a true bodice-ripper before but they sound amazing. Anyone have suggestions on a starter book for me?

Birthday: July 27, 1989
What did you have for dinner last night?: Shrimp Ceviche
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Bruno Mars Gorilla
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): Reading in my mother's closet beneth the hanging clothes
When/where do you most like to read?: In the tub
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Danger in a Red Dress Christina Dodd
Favorite romance couple: Lorelie & Jack Rhys, Master of Seduction Kinley MacGregor
Why did you decide to join this group?: Bodice-rippers sound right up my ally

Welcome to the group Ronatha! I would suggest checking out the bookshelf and Karla's "best of the best" Bodice Ripper List..hope you find something you like!

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am living near Frankfurt, Germany. Therefore, please excuse any spelling errors I might make as I am no native speaker. I am 39 years old (and will stay this age for the next ten years), married since 10 years and have no kids. Besides reading, I love to cook and to travel.

I am addicted to English romance novels since several years. The first romance book I remember reading is Olivia and Jai from Rebecca Ryman.

As it is more expensive to buy English books as paperback in Germany (there is not so much op-portunity to buy used English books in Germany and the postage costs are expensive if I order from Amazon US), I mostly read what is available on Kindle. It is also easier when I travel.

I have no favorite romance couple (that would impossible to decide). Probably, I like the couple of the book I am currently reading the best.

My reason to join goodreads and especially this group is that I often found discussions from this group when I googled for new books to read. As I am reading at least 2 books per week, I am always grateful for any suggestions, especially when the books are available as ebook. I also love audiobooks so if anyone knows BR’s available on Audible, please let me know. I am currently hearing Dream of Me from Josie Litton.

I am looking forward to many exciting discussions.

Nicole

Welcome to the group Nicole! Look forward to chatting with you in the group:)

Hi Everyone!

I've been a lurker of this group for a couple months now. I thought it might finally be time for me to introduce myself!

Birthday: 12/26/1990
What did you have for dinner last night?: Cheese and green olive pizza.
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: I suppose I prefer indie music. Death cab for cutie, the kills, bright eyes, edward sharpe and the magnetic zeros to name a few.
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): My Paris vacation.
When/where do you most like to read?: Curled up on my couch after work. It helps me wind down.
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Gosh, probably one of my Mom's Jude Deveraux books. I'm going to guess it was "The Black Lyon"
Favorite romance couple: OOO...tie. Steve and Ginny (Sweet Savage Love) or maybe Storm and Wolf (Love Cherish Me).
Why did you decide to join this group?: I adore the un-pc bodice rippers. The emotions are so intense. The men are such alpha-jerks. Historical romance is my favorite! I love it all. It's also all my Mom had on her bookshelf growing up ;) Today's heros just don't quite do it for me.

Hi Katie welcome to the group!I wonder how many moms know that their daughters "borrowed" their books LOL!
She had some good ones for sure for you to start with:)
Hope you find many more here.

Welcome, Katie. So glad to have you! And those are great books to bring into the light, with your loving them, and all. :D Lol Karla's got Stevie chained up in her basement, if you need him for a weekend! <3

Ursula wrote: "Hello Everyone, I'm Ursula and I love to read Bodice Rippers. I have several I need to read. This group should help me. I'm glad I found this group."

Welcome, Ursula. There's an abundance on our bookshelf for you to delve into. :D If you need any help or suggestions, let us know!

Welcome to the group Ursula. Hope you find lots of good reads here:)

Hi Everyone,
I have been enjoying this group but haven't introduced myself because I honestly am not "out of the closet" when it comes to reading romance novels and especially BR!
I do confess that I love them and the more tormented the hero and heroine are, the more I enjoy it.

Birthday: 1972
What did you have for dinner last night?: Meatloaf,veggies, mashed potatoes & cheesecake.
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: country at the moment I think.
Favorite childhood memory (briefly): swimming with cousins & extended family.
When/where do you most like to read?: At work (lucky me in down time) or at home when the kids and husband go to sleep.
First romance novel read (that you can remember): Jackie Collins, my best friend and I read all her mother's books! I knew too much for 12.
Favorite romance couple: Miss Elizabeth & Mr. Darcy
Why did you decide to join this group?:
To find more BR of course!

Welcome to the group J! You'll find lots of good BR recommends here.:)

Hi, I'm Frances

Birthday: 08/07/1987
What CD/radio station(type of music) is in your car right now?: Right now...its CARRIE the musical CD
Favorite childhood memory (briefly):Exploring this huge abandoned (still furnished) house with a friend when we are about 9. Nobody had really been in it since the owner suddenly died. dishes were still in the sink & an opened jar of lemon curd still had a knife stuck in it.
When/where do you most like to read?:On the bus/train, just randomly during the day
First romance novel read (that you can remember):well my first was a really terrible thing called 'The Scarlet Temptress' which I picked up at a second hand store because I recognised it (by the cover) as being the romance novel Kajol is reading on the train in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. but the first one I LOVED was SWEET SAVAGE LOVE by Rosemary Rogers.
Favorite romance couple: Steve & Ginny
Why did you decide to join this group?: because I love bodice rippers, and am sick of seeing them slated by modern romance fans!