Comments on: Guest Dare: Mr Impossible by Loretta Chase

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:10:25 +0000

Willaful, I think you’re probably quite right. That’s fascinating that you came around on several of the first ones you disliked. Out of curiosity, is there such a thing as a romance series in which the couple do not get together in the first book but in a later book?

tolgirl, wow, thank you! That’s very high praise. Rest assured, I’ll be available whenever Ana and Thea call.

By: tolgirl

tolgirl — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:50:39 +0000

Excellent review! In fact, best guest yet! Please come back.

By: willaful

willaful — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:44:40 +0000

In a way I think it’s a shame you lost your romance virginity with this particular book (one of my favs) because I think there’s often a… period of adjustment when one starts reading romance. I found many books virtually unreadable when I first started that I later adored. Writing conventions are different and sex scenes take some getting used to, it’s true. (Chase is not even particularly graphic in this area, believe me!) Now the Kinsale might be an excellent next choice, because her literary value is so high. I would also suggest something by Judith Ivory.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:21:50 +0000

Okay, KINGDOM OF DREAMS is on the list. Interesting how polarizing McNaught is. THEA liked it?!? Veeeery interesting.

By: Ana

Ana — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:57:33 +0000

I second the Kingdom of Dreams rec! It is the only JM that I REALLY liked. It is one of my faves of all times and Angie, even THEA liked it.

Adrienne – I thought the hero in WML was a jerk, a rapist and a brute. Yeah. I loathe that book. *runs from Kati and Adrienne*

Gerd! Say it ain’t so! Loretta is actually one of the least erotic romance writers, in my opinion. Yes, there is sex and yes, it is hot but the sex scenes don’t have all the time and usually, they are intertwined with the development of the plot and not just to fill a quota of sex scenes.

If you wish to start with Loretta, give Lord of Scoundrels a go. It is one of my favorite BOOKS (not only Romance) of all time

Maybe I should have dared Angie to read THAT one

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:52:42 +0000

Kati, noted. Why didn’t you love FLOWERS FROM THE STORM, out of curiosity?

Adrienne, I’m all for less member, more drama. Hehe. And I’m waffling between THE TALISMAN and SALEM’S LOT. Hmm.

Gerd, I’m glad you enjoyed the quoted passage. I wouldn’t really call this one too erotic. But, again, I’m a newbie here. The others could probably guide you to a relatively tame Chase book. Anyone?

Lusty Reader, *grin* I seem to have been successfully “passing.” And I survived perfectly unscathed. Your dare looks very interesting and I’m looking forward to your review!

By: Lusty Reader

Lusty Reader — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:22:42 +0000

I totally would have pegged Angie as a having previously read a romance! Mr. Impossible was actually my least favorite Chase, so I hope you keep trying.

And I’m glad you survived the dare, I’m getting a little nervous about mine!

By: Gerd Duerner

Gerd Duerner — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:46:24 +0000

’tis too bad, whenever I read those Loretta Chase excerpts I can’t help but love her writing style, but the reminder that she’s very much into the erotic part scares me away from actually giving her a try.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:44:44 +0000

Ana-knife to the heart! Really? You hated it? It’s the only romance novel I think I still have, that and Kingdom of Dreams I would have to agree with Kati, Kingdom is a much better book then Whitney, My Love. I was thinking less member and more drama.

I agree with Thea-the Tailsman rocks! Read that over the Stand actually

By: Kati

Kati — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:12:48 +0000

Angie – Lord of Scoundrels. Terrific book!

And yes, Ana loathes W, ML, but I love it. It’s all in the approach. My guess is, as someone new to romance, you probably wouldn’t like it either. If you’re thinking about giving McNaught a try, I’d go with A Kingdom of Dreams.

Diana’s recommendation of Flowers from the Storm is a good one. It’s a meaty book, and one that is really executed quite well. It’s not one of my favorites, it’s certainly really beloved in the romance community.