Love With The Lights Off discussion

What's your favorite romance sub-genre? Do you have one or do you love all romance equally?

I'd have to say historical is my personal favorite, specifically Regency. :O)

Historical for me!..only when Im in a "reading-slump" III pick up a romantic suspense or a contemp/romance to lift the mood..then back to my favorite :)

Sandi wrote: "Historical for me!..only when Im in a "reading-slump" III pick up a romantic suspense or a contemp/romance to lift the mood..then back to my favorite :)"

I recently hit a reading slump (which I whined about on my book blog in a post called Woe is Me) and picked up a straight-up thriller to relieve it. It was an odd switch for me but one I enjoyed immensely. (Kronos by Jeremy Robinson, in case you're wondering.) Otherwise, I pick up Marion Chesney for an enjoyable, frivolous read. I have a ton of her Regency romances. They always make me laugh, even after several rereads. :O)

I would have to say historical and paranormal. If you could somehow combine them both...ah...now that is perfection:)

It totally depends on my mood, I switch back and forth between different genres :) .

I'm a mystery girl but suspense will work just as well.

I love mystery/suspense with romance. As well, I like historical romance - yum, yum !!!!

When I get into that "slump" mystery/suspense with romance is what I like as well..hard to find all 3 together. I love the J.D Robb books..any other recommends? Do we have a "recommend thread" yet "Mod-Mom's"? Dont want to start something in the wrong place? :)

Deana wrote: "I would have to say historical and paranormal. If you could somehow combine them both...ah...now that is perfection:)"

Deana, I'm expecting to see this offering from you in the near future now :-)

I prefer to write contemporary romance but I read all kinds as well as books that simply have a hint of romance. I REALLY want the romance to be there somewhere though, even if it's just a crumb.

I am definitely a fan of historical romance. My favorite places are # 1 Scotland, then Ireland, and the European continent and Russia.I am also a fan of mystery, and a good contemporary mystery, thriller with romance is just great. And I agree with Linds, unless it is an edge of your seat thriller, I want some romance. Since I am a romantic at heart!!!

I like anything that is well written, actually - historical, contemporaty and supernatural. Got to love the characters, though. That is number one for me.

Historical and paranormal romance are my favorites. Least favorite is mainstream contemporary. They aren't as romantic lately to me--mainly about flings and hookups, which aren't my thing. That's why I mainly read the Harlequins when it comes to contemporary romance. I also like romantic/action suspense.

I also suggest a shelf for humor or comedy. I write comedy regencies. I like a little comedy with my romance!

Deana wrote: "I would have to say historical and paranormal. If you could somehow combine them both...ah...now that is perfection:)"

Deana, Susan Krinard has a historical werewolf series. I have a couple of them, but haven't read them yet.

historical - medieval, amer west, regencies, highlanders are among my faves.
romantic suspense/mystery

Interracial bw/wm. Contemporary romance that has a balance between romance and tension. Suspense books falls under the contemporary category to me.

Absolutely historical, especially american west or colonial. I've never really gotten into regency of highlander.

I have never liked stories which take place in the US. Perhaps it is because I am here, and the Old world holds such interest for me. I like true historical, not time travel, a wee bit of fantasy is ok, but when it gets totally unbelievable, leave me out.