Other than that, not much else going on in these parts. I went old school in my reading and am hurriedly trying to finish up CRUEL AND UNUSUAL by Patricia Cornwell. A change of pace - sort of. I'm not burned out on the series yet and really need to dig through it so I will be current. Friends both in the romance community and at work have both warned me that Cornwell sort of jumped the shark in the Scarpetta series, but I'm remaining hopeful. What I really need to find are the other two books in her Andy Brazil series -- SOUTHERN CROSS and ISLE OF DOGS -- and the Win Garano series. I read the first one in the Andy Brazil series, HORNET'S NEST ages ago, in fact I did so in one sitting during a very slow day at a former job. I liked it that much, and really dug the setting, Charlotte, NC, since it's sort of one of my stomping grounds.
Oh! I also finished up a goody the other night that I need to write up a review for asap -- WICKED DELIGHTS OF A BRIDAL BED by Tracy Anne Warren. It's been a while since I read a strictly historical romance book, and it was like a breath of fresh air. This was the fourth book in her Byrons of Braebourne series, and I don't really feel like I jumped into the middle of a series. It stood alone pretty well, but I'd like to read the first three. I'm sure they're on my TBR....*sigh*
Another recommendation is THE COUNTESS AND THE KING by Susan Holloway Scott, which I reviewed for RRT and gave it a Perfect 10. Yeah, it's that good. I LOVE historical fiction, especially when it sticks pretty close to the real deal, and Restoration England is quickly becoming a new fascination for me. This one takes place during the later years of Charles II's reign and on into the beginning year or two of his brother, James II.
I got my new copy of RT Magazine today, and I'm officially in cover lust. I'm also officially on a budget, but when has that ever stopped me? There are tons of gorgeous historical romances coming out in December that I want to add to my TBR. So a lot of wistful sighing and magazine petting has commenced. Amy likes, Amy wants... Yeah, we'll be broke before the year's out. Heh.
4 comments:
Deep breaths. It will all be perfect.
Oh, and I absolutely LOVE that cake topper picture. I hope it's what you're using *g*
I wish I could find that cake topper here locally, Lori. It's hilarious, huh? LOL
No matter how small the wedding may be, chances are you'll still slowly go insane. I saw it with both of my sisters - neither of whom had a "big" wedding by ANY stretch of the imagination.
You're safe for now with Cornwell. You're still in the "good books" years. Things didn't really slide for me until around Blow Fly - although most people point to Black Notice (which I recall sorta liking).
I really think we're in a big historical romance upswing. There seems to be tons of them coming out, not to mention the reprints. I'm thinking it's the crap economy. People want that "escape" from the real world by going back in time....
Hmm, I'm one of those people who figure something will happen that you won't expect but in the end, all that matters is that you have a great day. Everyone is there for you and John so keep that in mind and you might make it out without too many mental breakdowns ;)
CindyS
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