Full of the Christmas spirit as I am, I am giving away an e-copy of Laura Vivanco's book, For Love And Money: the Literary Art of the Harlequin Mills & Boon Romance.
Just think, the next time someone gives you a funny look for reading a category romance on the bus, you can give them quelling look and ask them if they know anything about Northop Frye's theory of mimetic modes. I've been feeling very smug since I found out (and actually, it does make wonderful sense to the romance reader. You will be amazed and empowered to find out how nimble you are as a reader, skipping between modes).
To enter, just post the name of your favourite category romance of all time - it doesn't have to be a HQ/M&B (for all you Loveswept readers out there...)
Very difficult to choose but I think mine has to be Frustration by Charlotte Lamb, a paean to whose perfection you can read here.
Good luck!
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Probably Lucy Monroe's The Scorcellini Marriage Bargain. Apart from the miracle baby epilogue which I did not like, it remains a fave. I don't read tons of categories but other favourite authors include Kathleen O'Reilly and Sarah Mayberry.
Love's Redemption by Kimberly Kaye Terry
Lightning that Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis. On a less exhalted level, The Cutting Edge by Linda Howard. -- willaful
Suz Brockmann's Everyday Average Jones. Are Signets categories? Because I couldn't possibly pick just the one! Janet W
Lightening that Lingers by Sharon and Tom Curtis.
So hard to pick just one! I think it might be One Night, Nine Month Scandal by Sarah Morgan. I love how funny it is as well as sweet and sexy.
HJ
I love the Ravenhursts series by Louise Allen. As I have to choose one, I'll name The Outrageous Lady Felsham, the second in the series, although I recommend them all!
I recently read Sarah Mayberry's All They Need and really enjoyed it! I liked that the hero wasn't an obnoxious alpha jerk.
I also agree with ros about Sarah Morgan's One Night,Nine Month Scandal.
Jennifer Crusie's Anyone But You
Congratulations to Laura! I have ordered the book and cannot wait to read it (please don't enter me into the competition, T).
My favourite category has to be Vampire Lover by Charlotte Lamb, for sheer what-the-fuckery. Love it.
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