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Reader Question – Recommendations needed for your favorite lighthearted, humorous books…

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Connie is needing and Uber-angst BREAK and looking for lighthearted reading fun. I have lists for her (and I’ll list them below), but what’s the latest and greatest comedy romance of your heart?

She asks:

After reading books like Verity, Heartbreak Warfare, The Fish Tales Series, etc, a bit of lightness and humor is needed.

Am I recalling correctly that you had a list or blog posting for just that type of book? Where can I find that?

Thanks so much.  LOVE YOUR BLOG – all books I read come from your recommendation read more

Reader Favorites – Jan’s Favorite Low Angst Romance Books

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Wow!!! Last’s week’s “low-angst” favorites list was so popular, that I’m thrilled to say the theme will go on! ‘Cause Jan just sent us her list too.

YAY US!! We have more to choose from!

Jan: Oh thank you for sharing this list Melinda and Maryse. Just my style of books 😉 I’m not a mass fan of ones that are too angsty – I get too sucked in and too upset. And I haven’t read all of these ones so there’s some I need to check out STAT! Sweet!
I’m trying to think of favs of mine you could add to that list. read more

Reader Favorites – Melinda’s Favorite Low Angst Romance Books

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Some of our crew prefer the lower angst romance books (and are not necessarily rip-your-heart-out/who-knows-how-it-will-end book-adrenaline junkies like a few of us are. lol Ahem. *blink blink*)

So for those that need a little break from stress, maybe this list will do it for ya! Melinda was inspire by Fabi’s “favorites” list, and so she submitted hers, too. She even once told us:

“I don’t like sad books that feel like your stomach is in knots.”

Melinda: Maryse, this right down my alley. As well as the rest. Haha Here’s my very quick list: read more

Reader Favorites – Leslie’s Favorite Low Angst Romance Books

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YAY!! This is Leslie’s first “Reader Favorites” list submission. She’s been here since 2011, but has just started chatting regularly with us. (YAY Leslie!!! :D).

In fact, she officially joined us when she was asking for book recommendations just like what were finding on THESE “low-angst” lists!

“Ok, coming out of lurking as I need your help. WHAT TO READ?!?! Looking for something swoony & fun.

Doesn’t have to be comedy, just nothing depressing or overly emotional (Def NO death books/tearjerkers like some of you like. Hee hee).” read more

Book Review – Idol by Kristen Callihan

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Idol (VIP Book 1)
This one started off as the ultimate rock star fantasy loaded in steam and SWEET! Because… you just KNOW (in real life!) that actually “meeting” your favorite rock star is a far-fetched fantasy.

And even if you did finally meet them, they’d likely not remember you or even take the time to get to know “you” in the onslaught of fans meeting them too. It’s understandable. As personable as they may be, someone in the limelight, that is constantly surrounded, develops a certain distance… maybe even ambivalence to that kind of environment. read more