Romance Lovers for the Challenge-Impaired discussion

I finished reading The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley yesterday, and I still can't stop thinking about what a good book it is. I was wondering if anyone else who's read it and enjoyed it as much as I did could recommend some other historical romance novels that they've found to be just as good. Thanks :)

Michelle, that is a hard one. I only wish that there were more unique H/h's to read about. The one thing that I still gush about when I think about that book is the whole eye thing...oh man!

Here are some other ones that I loved as much or almost as much:
(the heroine has a fun sense of adventure)

(time travel story that had me almost in tears--the ending is a bit controversial- some ppl loved it and some didn't (I did)).

(reads like a historical, but is supposed to be a contemporary--one of my favorite love stories, if not my favorite. One of the rare books in which I wasn't annoyed by the heroine)

(another really sweet love story)

I'll post others if I can think of some others.

Gigi wrote: "Michelle, that is a hard one. I only wish that there were more unique H/h's to read about. The one thing that I still gush about when I think about that book is the whole eye thing...oh man!

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Thanks Gigi! I'll have to look into some of those.

I NEED to read this book! I've had it for awhile and haven't gotten around to it yet... maybe I'll be able to once I finish my Nov. Challenge.

Michelle wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Michelle, that is a hard one. I only wish that there were more unique H/h's to read about. The one thing that I still gush about when I think about that book is the whole eye thing......"

You're welcome. Keep me posted!

Megan wrote: "I NEED to read this book! I've had it for awhile and haven't gotten around to it yet... maybe I'll be able to once I finish my Nov. Challenge."

Megan, you really should. I think everyone should read it once, even if you're not a fan of historicals. The hero is so unique. Definitely worth reading!

I love historicals, so I am sure I will love reading it, Gigi! Thanks! It sounds sooooooo good!!

Megan wrote: "I NEED to read this book! I've had it for awhile and haven't gotten around to it yet... maybe I'll be able to once I finish my Nov. Challenge."

Please do. You know what a book pusher I can be, and I don't mind internet stalking you!! LOL!!

I know! That's why I need to get to it sooner rather than later! LOL!

I've only read by J. Ashley, and I really, really liked it. Where's a good place to start on some more of her books 'cuase I know some of em are series?

Kit wrote: "I've only read by J. Ashley, and I really, really liked it. Where's a good place to start on some more of her books 'cuase I know some of em are series?"

Of course I think The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie is a good place to start, and its the first in its series. But its the only book I've read by JA, so I don't know much about her other series.

is due out on August 2nd! I'm so excited that I'm considering taking the day off from work, LOL!

Oh goody!

Faithmarie wrote: "Oh goody!"

I'd preorder my copy if I didn't think that I'd get it faster by just going to the store myself.

OH is it going to be on nook!!!!!!!!! AHHHHHHH

I just preordered!

Going to tackle as a Buddy Read for July. Really looking forward to it. Will check back in once finished for final thoughts.

Heather wrote: "Going to tackle as a Buddy Read for July. Really looking forward to it. Will check back in once finished for final thoughts."

I hope you like it Heather. When I read it, I could hardly put it down!

Carolyn F. wrote: "I just preordered!"

I think I may do the same!

I got it for $5.95? at bookdepository.com with no S&H - it just takes a couple of weeks to get.

Heather wrote: "Going to tackle as a Buddy Read for July. Really looking forward to it. Will check back in once finished for final thoughts."

Heather, this book was awesome! I hope you enjoy it!!

Gigi wrote: "Heather wrote: "Going to tackle as a Buddy Read for July. Really looking forward to it. Will check back in once finished for final thoughts."..."

Getting very excited to read it with all your comments.

Heather, is the buddy read happening here on RLFTCI? I wouldn't mind getting into this one myself.

I found my copy of at Borders this morning. I didn't think it coming out util August 2nd!

Sorry I was on another thread about this book. I finished it last week. I loved that Ian wasn't the normal cookie-cutter hero character, but I didn't really connect with him. Really enjoyed his single-mindedness in the beginning though.
Loved Beth's character though, thought she was a marvelous, modern woman who wasn't afraid to go after what she wanted without fearing the need to conform to the rules of society.
As for the plot, I really enjoyed the first 2/3, but that last part seemed so rushed and written chaotically. Not sure if I will continue the series at this time. Historical's generally are not my thing, but the sub-characters in this book were interesting. I really enjoyed Daniel in particular.