Fun fact: Transcendence used to be a Twilight fanfiction. This is why they are called Edh (Edward) and Beh (Bella). I remember reading it at the time. tbh I wasn't really a fan. It wasn"t bad, but not my favourite.
Transcendence is one of those books that I read when it came out and it really stuck with me. I loved it. It was so creative and different. Wrt the speaking: Ehd is supposed to be lower on the evolutionary scale, so his brain doesn't have the two parts of the cerebral cortex that allow humans to understand language and speak. So that's why only some of their kids have the ability and Ehd can't learn. Bc his brain doesn't have that ability. Also, as a lifelong historical romance reader, I highly recommend Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Lisa Kleypas and Amanda Quick historical romances. BUT I reeeeeally wish people wouldn't judge books by modern standards. A good historical will try to put you in the time period without completely turning you off. And remember, we love to criticize old books for being problematic, and pat ourselves on the back for being enlightened and woke, but our kids will do the same to us.
Diana Jean Agree with everything you said. I actually just reread Transcendence. I really like that book. So many romance books run together, but this one does stick with you. I don’t know how she didn’t cry.....I teared up or cried in a few parts! Lol. I think possibly she’s reading for speed, so many that’s why? I also read Beh’s novella Luffs. It’s not nearly as in depth, but was good to help round out the story. And I too love Judith McNaught. Something Wonderful and A Kingdom of Dreams are my favorites, but she’s always good. And I too don’t like judging the past by today’s standards either. 17-29 was probably a normal age gap, men needed to establish themselves to support a family, women weren’t dating around, etc.
Transcendence reached inside me and shook my heart and soul. I love that book so much! And I love all your Romance author recs, I would love to add Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Boyle, Suzanne Enoch, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah MacLean and so many more 😍😍😍
Hi Jessica, I'm the one who recommended a Kingdom of dreams to you on instagram and yes I'm from Spain. I'm really glad you loved one of my favourite books. I have reread a kingdom of dreams I don't know how many times(more than 20). If in some point you want to start a new historical romantic series I recommend "Knight Miscellany" by Gaelen Foley. She is such an amazing writter and It' s a family saga so I think you would like it. Thank you so much. Loved the video.
Paula De Mata sammme I read kingdom of dreams when I was like 16 or something and I've reread it countless times since also Man of My Dreams by Johanna Lindsey and A Heart So Wild those are like my chicken noodle souped of romance books
@@frankieo7800 From Johanna Lindsey I love the Malory-Anderson Saga, I also love from Christina Dodd the Governess Brides Series, Desperate Debutantes Series and The Book of Scandal by Julia London and more... The last historical-romantic book I've reread was "Yours ultil down" by Teresa Medeiros, super romantic. I reread lots of historical-romantic books.
Judith McNaught - Whitney, My Love sequel to KoMD; Once and Always. Julie Garwood, Amanda Quick, Christine Feehan Vampire Series. Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown, Virginia Henley. Jude Deveraux's A Knight in Shining Armor has all the feels. Elizabeth Lowell, Catherine Coulter, and Iris Johansen. Johanna Lindsey, Janet Dailey, Debbie Macomber and Fern Michaels.
Dark notes is one of my favourite romance books ever! I loved it soooooo much and was so disappointed their wasn’t an epilogue. I needed more of this book ! ❤️
Yes, I hope you ordered a lot of Judith McNaught...Paradise, perfect, once and always, almost heaven, and something wonderful. She is a go to old school author!
You should do a video where you read your lowest rated tbr books! I know sarawithoutanh did this with goodreads but you could do your own books and see how it goes!
Dark Notes is one of my favorite books of all time I’m so excited you read it! Honestly I thought you would hate it! But I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You should definitely check out Pam Godwin’s Trails of Sin series... dark cowboys! Enough said.
Oooo Ive never read any Pam Goodwin Ill have to check her out ^_^ plus that historical romance (the first one you read lol) and Transcendence sound really good too
Please keep doing this and even better if you choose authors that are new to you. I would also love if you did a VLOG for every "pick what I read next"
I'm just watching this video for the first time and saw where you read Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught. I looked up and realized I have that book! LOL! I guess I know what book I'm reading next!
Dirty Rowdy Thing and Beautiful Player are probably my 2 favorites, they are amazing. I prefer Christina Lauren's older books and they made me fall in love with the romance genre.
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo Beautiful Player has my favorite love interest of all time, Will is perfect!! And it's incredibly sexy, there is definitely no fade to black in these. 😅 But I would love to hear your thoughts.
I honestly find Rainbow Rowell so boring. I couldn't finish 'Fangirl', and I tried three to four times to try and read it. I just couldn't get into it; don't feel bad. I thought at first that I wasn't in the mood for her, but I just can't appreciate her writing style. It's not just you. I think a lot of people love Rainbow Rowell, and I'm just not here for her at all.
Omg I agree that fangirl is SO boring. i had to dnf it, but everyone on booktube was hyping it up so much and I was so confused. I was even questioning if I had read the same book they were talking about😂
I think my favorite book by her is Eleanor and Park, but I read that wayyy back when it came out. Most of the people I know who have read Carry On said it was boring too 🤷🏻♀️
I know Mariana Zapata books are crazy chunky, but between Dear Aaron and Wait for It I would really recommend Wait for It when you get the chance. It is one of my favorite books with family elements and children. It has Diana from Wall of Winnipeg and Me who is also Sal’s cousin so you see old characters and a very sweet romance!
As a special education teacher of almost 20 years I appreciate that you educate your students about the R word. It’s not appropriate and people just don’t understand why. Thanks for advocating for those that don’t always have a voice. 😊
A Kingdom of Dreams is my favorite romance novel as I like the characterization of Jenny and that she stayed herself while he bended. Historical romance maybe 800-1800 is definitely my favorite, but when you have a strong heroine she often has to bend for the hero--not in this case. Although so many people love Whitney, My Love, there is a defining scene in the book that is massively wrong, and I just don't know how readers can forgive the hero for it. Then, the end has a needless complication, seemingly to add in another 50 pages. Paradise and Almost Heaven are two others by McNaught I would suggest. If you looking for historicals, try Shannon Drake & Heather Graham (same author, different name) but their older books as the newer ones are clearly sent to writing farms to mass-produce junk.
I am so glad to have heard your review of Transcendence because I now know that it is not for me! I am not here for internal monologue and definitely couldn’t read a book without dialogue!
I just read transendance and then Luffs right after as I wanted to hear from Beth's perspective. Luffs was okay but the author could have used the book to get into more of the big moments that happened.
If there is one book I CANNOT understand the hype for, it's Attachments. I also felt like I was reading a different book. Lincoln seemed like way too much of a stalker, and on what basis did Beth even fall in love with Lincoln?? They had like two interactions lol. I hated that book, I'll never understand how people actually enjoy it!
I'm listening to , "bringing down the Duke" on audible right now. I'm glad I got it on audiobook. I like the narrator. I wonder if people do accents in their minds when they are reading. I'm reading a mystery that takes place in Australia and I'm trying to read it in an accent (not out loud, lol)
I wanted to listen to "Bringing Down the Duke" on audible but i couldn't find it. Guess it's not released on the Australian audible?? I dunno Will have to wait for it though 😪
Which author are you talking about copying and pasting the steamy scenes? I knew one last year who plagiarized a lot from the duchess war but none recently Edit: I don't think you're going to like Whitney My Love. It has a few things that you don't like and also that's the original version. She came out with an updated version in the 90s where she took out a few scenes and made the ending a little better because it was really rushed in the original
Morgan Leigh I just recommenced When Beauty Tamed the Beast to someone! Love that book. I really liked Transcendence, even though it’s a very unique story. And I did cry, not sure how she didn’t! Lol. A Kingdom of Dreams is great, Judith McNaught has several great books. Also really liked Something Wonderful by her.
I liked Judith McNaught books, though it's been a while since I've read them, A Kingdom of Dreams was my favorite. Not a fan of Loretta Chase for some reason. But i do love these long vlogs 🙂.
I really struggled to get into Lord of Scoundrels! Someday I want to reread it and give it another shot because I didn't love it like everyone else did 🙈
I didn't care for Attachments at all - I gave it two stars. I guess I was curious enough to finish it but I can't really remember anything I liked about it.
Judith McNaught's Paradise is one of my favorite romances of all time. It reminds me of a sudsy 1950's movie. I've read Kingdom of Dreams, but I can barely remember it. I've never understood the love many romance readers have for Chase's Lord of Scoundrels. Just didn't think it was outstanding. On the other hand, I really like Rainbow Rowell's Attachments, but I'm in my 50's so I was working during those earlier days of email when situations like this were more prevalent.
Hey, I have read 3 of the books you are reading, A kingdom of dreams, lord of scoundrels and dark notes..they were really good books....pls read when you get a chance, Eyes of Sliver Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell....it's one of my favorite book of all time..it's a historical romance....I really think you will like it
I loved Dark Notes, glad you enjoyed it as well.☺️ *SPOILER* I will never get over Shubert’s death. That scene was so painful to read, especially because of the symbolism related to her cat and dad. And also because I’m a pet owner. It was the one scene that made me cry.
If you're looking for Judith Mcnaught's best, you should read Paradise and Remember When. Honestly, you haven't read romance if you haven't read McNaught.
On Mariana Zapata - Wait For It was the first book of hers I read, and at the time I loved it. I then read Winnipeg, and then Kulti. But then I read this review - I think it was on a blog. Once I read it I couldn't enjoy re-reading Mariana's books anymore, because I kept noticing this theme. Not only are they incredibly similar (especially the protagonists) they seem to be exceptionally internally (and externally) misogynistic? From the books I've read, the main characters (Diana, Sal, Van, Jasmine, even Ruby) make endless remarks about other women and the clothes they wear and who they sleep with and how that makes them 'less' worthy of respect, and seems to be a vehicle for the protagonists to feel like 'better' women. There is a *lot* of slut-shaming, and it makes me deeply uncomfortable. I love the idea of Mariana's books, the setting, the pace, the age gaps, the slow burn. But they also leave a sour taste in my mouth. EDIT - found the review: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/reviews/guest-review-kulti-mariana-zapata/
Good Lord, you need to read all of the Judith mcnaught books like right now. They are so good. She is one of the first romance authors I fell in love with, even though they are written 30 years old.
Look who is sitting up on top of the sofa again.....lol. This not my favorite McNaught historical romance book. "Once and Always".....tortured hero. Her contemporaries are good too! Julie Garwood is my favorite HR Author. "The Secret" and "Ransom" (love and admires the characters) or "The Bride" and "The Wedding". Love Lord of Scoundrels....keep reading. Loretta Chase is awesome. Can you tell I love Historical Romance and Paranormal Romance? Urban Fantasy.....lol This was a fun video....hope you do this again....or challenge us and report in or do a RUclips chat when we read your favorite book?
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo You inspired me to put down the books you talked about....(bought the whole series) "Say You'll Stay" by C. Michael's to do a re-read of "The Secret" and "Ransom".
My all time favorite authors are Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught and Jude Deveraux. I love time travel and Jude Deveraux has a book titled A Knight in Shining Armor which is one of my fave. Please check it out.
I had a hard time getting into Lord of Scoundrels too! I wasn’t a huge fan of the writing (I like Judith McNaught a lot more!). It does get a lot better though! I ended up giving it 4 stars on goodreads when I read it though, I don’t remember why! I’ll have to reread it lol
Oooh I wasn’t the biggest fan of Transcendence... it was ok, but not one of my favs... ps. The audio book for this was sooo cringe.... I ordered so many Judith Mcnaught books..
So... I've heard SO MANY amazing things about Mariana Zapata's Wall Of Winnipeg book and I tried to read it, but I'm from Winnipeg and the way he used the word "Eh" was so infuriatingly weird and incorrect that I rage quit... Should I try again?
Great video. I have a few romance novels that I want to read soon but I don't know what one to read next. Could I please have your opinion on which one I should maybe choose. My choices are- going dark by Monica McCarty, heat exchange by Shannon Stacey, bossman by vi keeland, the air he breathes by Brittany c cherry, sinners creed, an MMA book by Sarah castille or defending Chloe by Susan stoker.
I've read everything she's written! I discovered her back in her Indy days, and Fallen too Far is still my favorite series she's written. Her Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze series are fantastic. I don't recommend the sweet series, though. Definitely a decline in both writing quality and creativity. I also DNF'd 'best I've ever had' Bc I hated the H, the h was stupid, and it was painfully predictable.
Diana Jean thanks for letting me know! I will steer clear from that series! I was going to pick up the entire used set of the sea breeze series but I wasn’t sure bc I never read her before :( I should’ve done it!!
The Nerdy Birdie I will warn you: her sea breeze & rosemary beach series are different than her Friday Night & Vincent Boys series. Those are YA & her SB & RB series are NA. I actually forgot the explicit sex in Fallen too Far until I recommended it to someone 🤣
The Nerdy Birdie yes I own all her books I loved those too. The field party series is great because the girls go through adult like things since I’m 27 I don’t mind reading a ya book series.
Judith Mcnaught Kingdom of Dreams is a sequel to Whitney my love and they are both my best HR. I love the Claymore men! and they are into witty sturbon and strong women. Will definitely love to see ur thoughts on this writer. Love from Kenya
Fun fact: Transcendence used to be a Twilight fanfiction. This is why they are called Edh (Edward) and Beh (Bella). I remember reading it at the time. tbh I wasn't really a fan. It wasn"t bad, but not my favourite.
holy shit this just blew my mind omfg
I'm so happy you enjoyed Dark Notes. Yay! ❤
Transcendence is one of those books that I read when it came out and it really stuck with me. I loved it. It was so creative and different. Wrt the speaking: Ehd is supposed to be lower on the evolutionary scale, so his brain doesn't have the two parts of the cerebral cortex that allow humans to understand language and speak. So that's why only some of their kids have the ability and Ehd can't learn. Bc his brain doesn't have that ability.
Also, as a lifelong historical romance reader, I highly recommend Judith McNaught, Julie Garwood, Lisa Kleypas and Amanda Quick historical romances. BUT I reeeeeally wish people wouldn't judge books by modern standards. A good historical will try to put you in the time period without completely turning you off. And remember, we love to criticize old books for being problematic, and pat ourselves on the back for being enlightened and woke, but our kids will do the same to us.
Diana Jean Agree with everything you said. I actually just reread Transcendence. I really like that book. So many romance books run together, but this one does stick with you. I don’t know how she didn’t cry.....I teared up or cried in a few parts! Lol. I think possibly she’s reading for speed, so many that’s why? I also read Beh’s novella Luffs. It’s not nearly as in depth, but was good to help round out the story. And I too love Judith McNaught. Something Wonderful and A Kingdom of Dreams are my favorites, but she’s always good. And I too don’t like judging the past by today’s standards either. 17-29 was probably a normal age gap, men needed to establish themselves to support a family, women weren’t dating around, etc.
Transcendence reached inside me and shook my heart and soul. I love that book so much! And I love all your Romance author recs, I would love to add Mary Balogh, Elizabeth Boyle, Suzanne Enoch, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Sarah MacLean and so many more 😍😍😍
Hi Jessica, I'm the one who recommended a Kingdom of dreams to you on instagram and yes I'm from Spain. I'm really glad you loved one of my favourite books. I have reread a kingdom of dreams I don't know how many times(more than 20). If in some point you want to start a new historical romantic series I recommend "Knight Miscellany" by Gaelen Foley. She is such an amazing writter and It' s a family saga so I think you would like it. Thank you so much. Loved the video.
Paula De Mata sammme I read kingdom of dreams when I was like 16 or something and I've reread it countless times since also Man of My Dreams by Johanna Lindsey and A Heart So Wild those are like my chicken noodle souped of romance books
I live in Spain as well. What city are you? I live in Valencia. How are you doing under the quarantine?
jkalous100 Hi, I’m from Santander. I’ doing well. Thank you. I don’t have to work so I’m staying at home all day
@@frankieo7800 From Johanna Lindsey I love the Malory-Anderson Saga, I also love from Christina Dodd the Governess Brides Series, Desperate Debutantes Series and
The Book of Scandal by Julia London and more... The last historical-romantic book I've reread was "Yours ultil down" by Teresa Medeiros, super romantic. I reread lots of historical-romantic books.
After your rec of Kingdom of Dreams, I definitely trust you! Haha, I’ll check out that other book! Thank you ❤️❤️
Judith McNaught - Whitney, My Love sequel to KoMD; Once and Always. Julie Garwood, Amanda Quick, Christine Feehan Vampire Series. Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown, Virginia Henley. Jude Deveraux's A Knight in Shining Armor has all the feels. Elizabeth Lowell, Catherine Coulter, and Iris Johansen. Johanna Lindsey, Janet Dailey, Debbie Macomber and Fern Michaels.
Dark notes is one of my favourite romance books ever! I loved it soooooo much and was so disappointed their wasn’t an epilogue. I needed more of this book ! ❤️
Yes, I hope you ordered a lot of Judith McNaught...Paradise, perfect, once and always, almost heaven, and something wonderful. She is a go to old school author!
gnanford yes!!! I want to read all of her books now!
Most of her books are great except her comparatively recent contemporary novels. I vnt found any one as good as her
You should do a video where you read your lowest rated tbr books! I know sarawithoutanh did this with goodreads but you could do your own books and see how it goes!
I loved a Kingdom of Dreams and Dark Notes
Try reading Whitney, my love by Judith Mcnaught it’s really good
Dark Notes is one of my favorite books of all time I’m so excited you read it! Honestly I thought you would hate it! But I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You should definitely check out Pam Godwin’s Trails of Sin series... dark cowboys! Enough said.
Kaytlyn Olson I’m definitely excited to try out some more Pam Godwin books!
Jessica, your content is super amazing. I love reading vlogs in general but yours are better organized. I hope you'll do more of them.
Judith Macnaught is my favorite historical romance author
Ines ibrahim I’m so glad that I discovered her!
I also didn't care for Attachments - it wasn't my favorite 🤷 And I agree with you about the R word - it rubs me the wrong way.
Oooo Ive never read any Pam Goodwin Ill have to check her out ^_^ plus that historical romance (the first one you read lol) and Transcendence sound really good too
So much doggo content, I am THRIVING
Jay G glad you’re enjoying it 😂
Please keep doing this and even better if you choose authors that are new to you. I would also love if you did a VLOG for every "pick what I read next"
Omg Judith McNaught was one of my favorite authors growing up! She really is a classic!
I love the smell of an old book!! ❤️❤️❤️
Heyyyy I remember this angle!!! Digging the bookshelves!
I'm just watching this video for the first time and saw where you read Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught. I looked up and realized I have that book! LOL! I guess I know what book I'm reading next!
I also really didn't like Attachments. I thought the whole premise was weirdly stalkerish and didn't have half the emotions as her other works.
Dirty Rowdy Thing and Beautiful Player are probably my 2 favorites, they are amazing. I prefer Christina Lauren's older books and they made me fall in love with the romance genre.
Alexandria C. I definitely have to read those!
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo Beautiful Player has my favorite love interest of all time, Will is perfect!! And it's incredibly sexy, there is definitely no fade to black in these. 😅 But I would love to hear your thoughts.
Yes make more videos like this
I loooove Transcendence
Dark Notes sounds really goooodd as well as Transcendence
I honestly find Rainbow Rowell so boring. I couldn't finish 'Fangirl', and I tried three to four times to try and read it. I just couldn't get into it; don't feel bad. I thought at first that I wasn't in the mood for her, but I just can't appreciate her writing style. It's not just you. I think a lot of people love Rainbow Rowell, and I'm just not here for her at all.
Sameee~ I feel like she's so overrated.
The dumbest book ever. Don't even try finishing it. Boring af.
Omg I agree that fangirl is SO boring. i had to dnf it, but everyone on booktube was hyping it up so much and I was so confused. I was even questioning if I had read the same book they were talking about😂
Me too- I never enjoy her books. The only thing I’ve enjoyed of hers is the recent Marvel comic series ‘Runaways’ which was surprisingly really good.
I think my favorite book by her is Eleanor and Park, but I read that wayyy back when it came out. Most of the people I know who have read Carry On said it was boring too 🤷🏻♀️
I’ve read all of Judith McNaught books. They are so good! Just sad that she is no longer writing.
I know Mariana Zapata books are crazy chunky, but between Dear Aaron and Wait for It I would really recommend Wait for It when you get the chance. It is one of my favorite books with family elements and children. It has Diana from Wall of Winnipeg and Me who is also Sal’s cousin so you see old characters and a very sweet romance!
L Gibson I’ll get to it soon! Hopefully!!
As a special education teacher of almost 20 years I appreciate that you educate your students about the R word. It’s not appropriate and people just don’t understand why. Thanks for advocating for those that don’t always have a voice. 😊
Definitely picking up Dark Notes. 🤗
Right now I am loving The Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn. Quick, fun, light hearted. Definitely what I need at this time.
Beth the reading wife I definitely have to read that series!!
You inspire me to read moreee 🤩
A Kingdom of Dreams is my favorite romance novel as I like the characterization of Jenny and that she stayed herself while he bended. Historical romance maybe 800-1800 is definitely my favorite, but when you have a strong heroine she often has to bend for the hero--not in this case.
Although so many people love Whitney, My Love, there is a defining scene in the book that is massively wrong, and I just don't know how readers can forgive the hero for it. Then, the end has a needless complication, seemingly to add in another 50 pages.
Paradise and Almost Heaven are two others by McNaught I would suggest.
If you looking for historicals, try Shannon Drake & Heather Graham (same author, different name) but their older books as the newer ones are clearly sent to writing farms to mass-produce junk.
Amanda Carlson I am looking for Whitney my love original and I bought the new version go to tras.
love pam godwins books!! my fav of hers is Deliver!
I need to read Transcendence! I didn’t know it was just his POV, I don’t know if I’d like that... hmm...
Omg Lily video-bombing is the best!
It is so good!!
Yeah, I think I would have liked it better knowing what she was saying and dealing with, but it was still a good read!!
PeaceLoveBooksxo there’s a 2 book and it’s her POV. It’s super short.
I am so glad to have heard your review of Transcendence because I now know that it is not for me! I am not here for internal monologue and definitely couldn’t read a book without dialogue!
It’s actually really good, even though it’s different. Edh is a sweetheart.
I’m so glad you read the book I recommended and I’m even more glad you enjoyed it 😁
Keera Seiger thanks for recommending ❤️❤️
I just read transendance and then Luffs right after as I wanted to hear from Beth's perspective. Luffs was okay but the author could have used the book to get into more of the big moments that happened.
If there is one book I CANNOT understand the hype for, it's Attachments. I also felt like I was reading a different book. Lincoln seemed like way too much of a stalker, and on what basis did Beth even fall in love with Lincoln?? They had like two interactions lol. I hated that book, I'll never understand how people actually enjoy it!
Growyoung it was definitely not as romancey as I expected it to be!
The only rainbow Rowell book I like was fangirl. I read attachment and landline both put me in a reading slump.
I'm listening to , "bringing down the Duke" on audible right now. I'm glad I got it on audiobook. I like the narrator. I wonder if people do accents in their minds when they are reading. I'm reading a mystery that takes place in Australia and I'm trying to read it in an accent (not out loud, lol)
I wanted to listen to "Bringing Down the Duke" on audible but i couldn't find it. Guess it's not released on the Australian audible?? I dunno
Will have to wait for it though 😪
courtney clarke bringing down the Duke is such a cute historical!
Loveddd bringing down the duke!
Which author are you talking about copying and pasting the steamy scenes? I knew one last year who plagiarized a lot from the duchess war but none recently
Edit: I don't think you're going to like Whitney My Love. It has a few things that you don't like and also that's the original version. She came out with an updated version in the 90s where she took out a few scenes and made the ending a little better because it was really rushed in the original
Oooh, good to know about whitney my love! And I don’t remember the author’s name, but I retweeted about it on my twitter!
I didn’t like Attachments. A lot of things rubbed me the wrong way and it was just boring. Also, the close up of Lily ah my heart 😍🥰
I've now added Transcendence and A Kingdom of Dreams to my TBR
Morgan Leigh I just recommenced When Beauty Tamed the Beast to someone! Love that book. I really liked Transcendence, even though it’s a very unique story. And I did cry, not sure how she didn’t! Lol. A Kingdom of Dreams is great, Judith McNaught has several great books. Also really liked Something Wonderful by her.
Awe what a cute dog 😊😊... so adorable
I love the fact that you read older romances. I am reading no exit. Need a break from romance.
ewokallie no exit is so good!!
Love love love kingdom of dreams.
I liked Judith McNaught books, though it's been a while since I've read them, A Kingdom of Dreams was my favorite. Not a fan of Loretta Chase for some reason. But i do love these long vlogs 🙂.
i need another sports romance recommendations video! now that i can’t watch sports i wanna read them!!!
When you showed you were reading Attachments I was like, ugh that books was terrible . I gave it two stars.
chriswildfire I can definitely understand why!
PLEASE read Radiance by Grace Draven! Why nobody talks about this GEM😭
Agree! She is a fantastic author.
Summer B this is already coming in the mail for me soooooon 😉
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo OMG 😍 can't wait to her your thoughts!
I really struggled to get into Lord of Scoundrels! Someday I want to reread it and give it another shot because I didn't love it like everyone else did 🙈
Brianna Maddox it definitely took me at least 100 pages to get into it! It was more character driven for me!
Judith McGnaught reading vlog please!!! I would love to see your thoughts all in one video.
Judith mcnaught is the best!!!!!! It has everything you could ask for. She's an excellent writer. Once and always and paradise are beautiful.
Hopefully next time you find a new 5 star!
Read Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens! I think it's better that Lord of Scoundrels. It's in a series, but the first book is my favorite. 🤗
I read a kingdom of dreams ages ago from a booktube rec and I always assumed it was you that did the rec. no idea you didn’t read it
This was so fun!!
I didn't care for Attachments at all - I gave it two stars. I guess I was curious enough to finish it but I can't really remember anything I liked about it.
I am the same with the R word. Whenever I hear anyone say it I go off on them.
Alright I need to read kingdom of dreams ASAP 🙌 sounds so so good
I just snorted when your dog came up on the camera. She is so freaking cute.
Shelley Mullen haha she’s adorable 😂
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo adorably cute. 🐕🐶
Judith McNaught's Paradise is one of my favorite romances of all time. It reminds me of a sudsy 1950's movie. I've read Kingdom of Dreams, but I can barely remember it. I've never understood the love many romance readers have for Chase's Lord of Scoundrels. Just didn't think it was outstanding. On the other hand, I really like Rainbow Rowell's Attachments, but I'm in my 50's so I was working during those earlier days of email when situations like this were more prevalent.
Hey, I have read 3 of the books you are reading, A kingdom of dreams, lord of scoundrels and dark notes..they were really good books....pls read when you get a chance, Eyes of Sliver Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell....it's one of my favorite book of all time..it's a historical romance....I really think you will like it
I loved Dark Notes, glad you enjoyed it as well.☺️
*SPOILER*
I will never get over Shubert’s death. That scene was so painful to read, especially because of the symbolism related to her cat and dad. And also because I’m a pet owner. It was the one scene that made me cry.
I don't watch Survivor but I do watch Big Brother which is my fave.
If you're looking for Judith Mcnaught's best, you should read Paradise and Remember When.
Honestly, you haven't read romance if you haven't read McNaught.
I loved dark notes. Where do you buy paper cover books? I want to buy a kingdom of dreams!
Love Judith McNaught!!
Sera Andolina I’m so excited to read more of her books!!
I want that scrunchie!!
On Mariana Zapata - Wait For It was the first book of hers I read, and at the time I loved it. I then read Winnipeg, and then Kulti. But then I read this review - I think it was on a blog. Once I read it I couldn't enjoy re-reading Mariana's books anymore, because I kept noticing this theme.
Not only are they incredibly similar (especially the protagonists) they seem to be exceptionally internally (and externally) misogynistic? From the books I've read, the main characters (Diana, Sal, Van, Jasmine, even Ruby) make endless remarks about other women and the clothes they wear and who they sleep with and how that makes them 'less' worthy of respect, and seems to be a vehicle for the protagonists to feel like 'better' women. There is a *lot* of slut-shaming, and it makes me deeply uncomfortable.
I love the idea of Mariana's books, the setting, the pace, the age gaps, the slow burn. But they also leave a sour taste in my mouth.
EDIT - found the review: smartbitchestrashybooks.com/reviews/guest-review-kulti-mariana-zapata/
I felt the same about attachments. I honestly just didn't like it. I kinda felt bad because it's literally so hyped but I just don't understand why.
Alexis-TheBookDemocracy it’s SUPER hyped and I think that was why I was disappointed? I expected more.
I can't remember if I gave Attachments 2 or 3 stars but I didn't love it either. I did like Landline though!
Good Lord, you need to read all of the Judith mcnaught books like right now. They are so good. She is one of the first romance authors I fell in love with, even though they are written 30 years old.
You should read Accidental Tryst by Natasha Boyd. It was cute and hysterical. I loved it!
Kingdom of dreams is amazing.
I love the purple and pink eyeshadow 😍 what palette is that
Forever Y&B thank you ❤️❤️ it’s either my colourpop palette or from morphe!
Look who is sitting up on top of the sofa again.....lol.
This not my favorite McNaught historical romance book. "Once and Always".....tortured hero. Her contemporaries are good too!
Julie Garwood is my favorite HR Author. "The Secret" and "Ransom" (love and admires the characters) or "The Bride" and "The Wedding".
Love Lord of Scoundrels....keep reading. Loretta Chase is awesome.
Can you tell I love Historical Romance and Paranormal Romance? Urban Fantasy.....lol
This was a fun video....hope you do this again....or challenge us and report in or do a RUclips chat when we read your favorite book?
Kathy Smick I did order some Julie Garwood books! She’s in my tbr!
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo
You inspired me to put down the books you talked about....(bought the whole series) "Say You'll Stay" by C. Michael's to do a re-read of "The Secret" and "Ransom".
My all time favorite authors are Julie Garwood, Judith McNaught and Jude Deveraux. I love time travel and Jude Deveraux has a book titled A Knight in Shining Armor which is one of my fave. Please check it out.
Naynee C I just ordered a knight in shining armor ☺️☺️☺️
You should read once and always and something wonderful by judith macnaught
I had a hard time getting into Lord of Scoundrels too! I wasn’t a huge fan of the writing (I like Judith McNaught a lot more!). It does get a lot better though! I ended up giving it 4 stars on goodreads when I read it though, I don’t remember why! I’ll have to reread it lol
I need some audible escape recs please
I have a video of my favorite audiobooks, most of which are from audible escape!
You should read It Ends With Us by colleen hoover! It is awesome!
Lisaurys Ortega I have! It’s one of my favorite books of all time!
Oooh I wasn’t the biggest fan of Transcendence... it was ok, but not one of my favs... ps. The audio book for this was sooo cringe.... I ordered so many Judith Mcnaught books..
Kaye Books I don’t think I could listen to that audio 😂 and yay! I’m so excited to read more of her books!
You should do a romance ranking video.
So... I've heard SO MANY amazing things about Mariana Zapata's Wall Of Winnipeg book and I tried to read it, but I'm from Winnipeg and the way he used the word "Eh" was so infuriatingly weird and incorrect that I rage quit... Should I try again?
Trysh haha I didn’t notice 🙈 it was one of my favorites of hers, so I would definitely recommend trying again!!
Read Paradise by Judith McNaught!
I’m so shook that you showed my response 😂
Rachel Sings ❤️❤️
Great video. I have a few romance novels that I want to read soon but I don't know what one to read next. Could I please have your opinion on which one I should maybe choose. My choices are- going dark by Monica McCarty, heat exchange by Shannon Stacey, bossman by vi keeland, the air he breathes by Brittany c cherry, sinners creed, an MMA book by Sarah castille or defending Chloe by Susan stoker.
BookLoverKerrie I really love that Monica McCarty series!!
@@PeaceLoveBooksxo I might give that a read next then but will choose tomorrow. Thanks for your help
Attachment I found boring,but the Lord of Scoundrel was great the heroine is so strong and kickass
I love Judith McNaught.
Lord of Scoundrels started off great but the ending was such a let down.
Author Meghan March books are good
I’m the same way about Attachments. I went on a rant when I reviewed it. It’s not cute and Lincoln is creepy as hell.
Haley Quinn haha, I just thought it was weird that they literally didn’t ever speak and then they were together 😂
I would like to hear your thoughts on Abbi Glines books she's my all time favorite.
MySunshine234 I just picked Until Friday Night and both Vincent books have you read them?
I've read everything she's written! I discovered her back in her Indy days, and Fallen too Far is still my favorite series she's written. Her Rosemary Beach and Sea Breeze series are fantastic. I don't recommend the sweet series, though. Definitely a decline in both writing quality and creativity. I also DNF'd 'best I've ever had' Bc I hated the H, the h was stupid, and it was painfully predictable.
Diana Jean thanks for letting me know! I will steer clear from that series! I was going to pick up the entire used set of the sea breeze series but I wasn’t sure bc I never read her before :( I should’ve done it!!
The Nerdy Birdie I will warn you: her sea breeze & rosemary beach series are different than her Friday Night & Vincent Boys series. Those are YA & her SB & RB series are NA. I actually forgot the explicit sex in Fallen too Far until I recommended it to someone 🤣
The Nerdy Birdie yes I own all her books I loved those too. The field party series is great because the girls go through adult like things since I’m 27 I don’t mind reading a ya book series.
Rainbow Rowell is not IT for me. I only liked Carry On but everything else is...boring
I gave attachments 3 stars as I thought it was ok. Also the r word is just not necessary.
Karen Rose is a romance author you should try
After Kiss thief I am vary with kidnapping/arranged marriage stuff....
I guess that book totally ruined me, even tho I love such theme =/
Judith Mcnaught Kingdom of Dreams is a sequel to Whitney my love and they are both my best HR. I love the Claymore men! and they are into witty sturbon and strong women. Will definitely love to see ur thoughts on this writer. Love from Kenya