Romantic Wednesdays

  • Romantic Wednesdays: NW Romance Writers

    Posted by Marlene Following in the footsteps of the Science Fiction Fridays series on NW SF & F writers, today’s Romantic Wednesday will take a look at some NW Romance writers. Cherry Adair moved to the Pacific Northwest from South Africa, so it is fitting that the settings of all of her romantic suspense series… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Your Next Five Historical Romances

    If you’re eagerly awaiting new titles from Eloisa James, Jo Beverley, Victoria Alexander and other prominent historical romance authors, here are five more books worth exploring. The Dark Lady by Máire Claremont Surprisingly gripping and shadowy, Claremont’s detailed, character-rich novel is set in Victorian England. If you enjoy it, be sure to pick up Lady in Red and… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Werewolf? There, wolf

    This post was inspired by that classic line from Young Frankenstein, you know, the one where Frederick questions Igor, “Werewolf?” and Igor responds, “There, wolf.” In paranormal romance if there isn’t a vampire, there’s a wolf. I meant werewolf. Sometimes there are both vampires and werewolves. Sometimes there are werelions and weretigers and werebears (oh… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Love Yourself

    To quote the inimitable RuPaul, “if you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” The characters in the following books are trying to do just that, and I encourage you to join them. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Tough Ari meets… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Reading List winners from ALA

    The American Library Association released its 2014 Reading List last month, with winners and runners-up in eight categories. What I especially like about the Reading List — besides the fact that it covers romance, mystery, science fiction and other genres that make up the bulk of what most of us read — is that the… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Even More Hot Reads for Cold, Wet Nights

    It may be warm-ER but it still isn’t exactly toasty around here. And then there’s all that lovely, chilly rain to contend with… To keep warm on those damp, cold nights, I have a selection of paranormally hot reads to warm you up! If vampires are hot right now, then flying vampires must be even… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: More Hot Reads for Cold Nights

    Winter isn’t coming, it’s here. If you believe in Groundhog’s Day, we have six more weeks of this freezing cold weather to look forward to. So here are even more hot reads to keep you warm on those chilly nights. Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Hot Reads for Cold Nights

    Prepare to turn down the heat in your home, because the following sizzling selections of erotic fiction will be sure to raise the temperature! Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton Burton’s reliably steamy sports romance stories continue with this newest volume in her Play By Play series. A hockey player gets enlisted by an old flame… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: What Makes New Adult New?

    Before answering that question, some definition may be required. After all, “New Adult” is a fairly new fiction genre. As in 2009 new. New Adult has been described as an older YA book, but that doesn’t quite capture it. For this reader, New Adult fiction is all about people who are college-age or early 20s… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Dragon Romance

    Would you like to be part of “A Festival of Dragons” this weekend? It’s the theme of this year’s RustyCon, the science fiction and fantasy convention happening this weekend (January 17-19) at the Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel. In honor of their Dragon theme, this Romantic Wednesday will be devoted to Dragons in romance. And yes,… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Remembering Janet Dailey

    Prolific romance writer Janet Dailey passed away last month at the age of 69. According to Dr. Pamela Regis, author of A Natural History of the Romance Novel, there are more than 300 million copies of Janet Dailey’s books in print, making her one of the most successful fiction writers of all time. Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Movies for the New Year

    Check out these romantic movies that feature the classic combination of true love and a new year. When Harry Met Sally Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Happily Ever After on Christmas

    Holidays can be the most stressful time of year. But if you’re stuck at home on Christmas with the in-laws and sugar-crazed children, take heart! You can sneak off for a few minutes and check out some of these Christmas-themed e-books through the Library’s Overdrive collection—you can check them out and add them to your e-reader without… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: A Second Slice of Holiday Fruitcake

    One post just wasn’t enough to contain all the romantic goodness. There are some people who read holiday romances all year long. (And then there are some who believe that listening to “Grandma got run over by a reindeer” even once is one time too many!) Your own personal holiday mileage may vary. But for… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Best of 2013

    This year on Twitter, librarians around the country tagged their top 10 favorite reads of 2013 with the hashtag #libfaves13, and several romance books emerged from the list! Hopefully some of these notable titles will make it onto your “best of” list, too. Check them out! The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan Since making the… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Holiday Romances

    It’s that time again. What time is that, I hear you asking? In this early December, when the spirit of holiday shopping is everywhere, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the season with the gift of a perfect Holiday Romance. Here are just a few to start off the season, but there will be more.… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Thanksgivukkah Rant!

    Happy Hanukkah and Thanksgiving! According to those who measure calendars, these two holidays won’t occur at the same time again for thousands of years. I had high hopes for either a Hanukkah or Thanksgiving romance post, but after racking my brain and searching ardently in the library catalog, I came up regretfully short on titles for… Continue reading

  • Romantic Wednesdays: Sweet Reads

    This is not a good time of year for the sugar-averse. From leftover Halloween candy to holiday pies and cakes, it seems that tempting treats are everywhere! If you’d like to get your sugar fix without the pesky calories, the following books featuring pastry chefs should satisfy your sweet tooth. Always on My Mind by Jill… Continue reading