Historical Romance Book Club discussion

What is Almack's, you ask?

Perhaps you are familiar with the name since it has been mentioned in many HR novels!

Almack's Assembly Rooms was a social club in London from 1765 to 1871 and one of the first to admit both men and women. People came to Almack's to see and be seen, to assert their claim to being of the highest social rank, and to network with others of the caste. Secondarily, for gentlemen seeking brides of suitable ton, it served as one of the marriage marts of Society.

This thread is for when you just want to socialize with fellow members, have a chat about general topics, related to HR and otherwise.

I like the names of the rooms you picked. Clever, clever. Lol

Lol, thanks Tracy! Doesn't it just set the right mood for it?!

Absolutely!

Ok, we are so ready to get this group read started!

Whew! Now we just wait for the poll results... ☺

Yes, very clever name for the Chat Room.

Ok! Don't judge me for this one, but this was indeed a video (VHS) that i just had to share with you all.

It is FABIO!
The iconic 80s and 90s Historical Romance Cover art model as he acts out three romantic scenarios during the height of his fame.

I am confessing to my guilt of purchasing and reading Fabio books in the 90s (in collaboration with Eugenia Riley).
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I further confess that i would have likely romanticised about him in the feature.

However, i can now say… I wouldn’t. LOL
...but, those bulging muscles… STOP!

What are your thoughts, ladies of the ton?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4iWH...
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I love Fabio! I actually freaked out when I saw him in America's Next Top Model before :))

SuzieQtyPye wrote: "Ok! Don't judge me for this one, but this was indeed a video (VHS) that i just had to share with you all.

It is FABIO!
The iconic 80s and 90s Historical Romance Cover art model as..."

Bahahahaha! Oh my, I cannot stop giggling all through out the video!

Daniella wrote: "I love Fabio! I actually freaked out when I saw him in America's Next Top Model before :))"

Haha! I remember that episode!

Quick reminder! It's the last day of voting! Vote for July 2015 BOTM (Medieval)

Kat Desi wrote: "Quick reminder! It's the last day of voting! Vote for July 2015 BOTM (Medieval)"

Super excited!! I've charged and shined my Kindle in wait and ready!
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Kat Desi wrote: "SuzieQtyPye wrote: "Ok! Don't judge me for this one, but this was indeed a video (VHS) that i just had to share with you all.

It is FABIO!
The iconic 80s and 90s Historical Romanc..."

Bahhaha!! I know, so corny.

Daniella wrote: "I love Fabio! I actually freaked out when I saw him in America's Next Top Model before :))"
I'll need to YouTube that one. Oh my! Should i be worried? lol

You should definitely watch it! Haha he was so adorable lol

Any fans of Tessa Dare in the group? She had a signing in our city last weekend and I didn't know she was here until she was on her way back home! Ugh! I felt devastated!

YES. is one of the best historical romances I've read in the last couple of years.

Kat Desi wrote: "Any fans of Tessa Dare in the group? She had a signing in our city last weekend and I didn't know she was here until she was on her way back home! Ugh! I felt devastated!"
Oh Me, Mee!
I especially adore her Spindle Cove series. Arghhh!
Perhaps beg her to come back for a reprise signing :(

I wish we had the HR greats visit Australia. I know Anna Campbell is Australian, but i've never seen any news of her doing signings.
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Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "YES. is one of the best historical romances I've read in the last couple of years."

Me too! Definitely one of my favorite series too!

SuzieQtyPye wrote: "I especially adore her Spindle Cove series. Arghhh!
Perhaps beg her to come back for a reprise signing :(

I wish we had the HR greats visit Australia. I know Anna Campbell is Australian, but i've never seen any news of her doing signings.
<3 x"

Most of those HR greats are now in their senior years and live on the other side of the world from us! And I don't think they're game to travel aaaall this way! :(

I also don't think Tessa Dare will come back any time soon. :(

Kat Desi wrote: "SuzieQtyPye wrote: "I especially adore her Spindle Cove series. Arghhh!
Perhaps beg her to come back for a reprise signing :(

I wish we had the HR greats visit Australia. I know Anna Campbell is A..."

Yes! time to move to the US, methinks!
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Tracy wrote: "I like the names of the rooms you picked. Clever, clever. Lol"

Agreed!!

SuzieQtyPye wrote: "Yes! time to move to the US, methinks!
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Sounds like a plan! ;)

Sarah wrote: "Tracy wrote: "I like the names of the rooms you picked. Clever, clever. Lol"

Agreed!!"

Thanks, ladies! ;)

Hi everyone! I'm compiling a list for my friend. She wants some recommendations for historical romance novels with the Beauty and the Beast theme. I would really appreciate it if you guys add your own books to the list. Thank you so much!

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8...

Daniella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm compiling a list for my friend. She wants some recommendations for historical romance novels with the Beauty and the Beast theme. I would really appreciate it if you guys add your ..."

Sure thing! I've got a few good ones to add. :)

Anyone else looking forward to this movie The Dressmaker ? Set in 1950s, a rural town in Australia! ;)

Kat Desi wrote: "Daniella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm compiling a list for my friend. She wants some recommendations for historical romance novels with the Beauty and the Beast theme. I would really appreciate it if y..."

Thank you Kat! :)

Daniella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm compiling a list for my friend. She wants some recommendations for historical romance novels with the Beauty and the Beast theme. I would really appreciate it if you guys add your ..."

hi daniella! added some of my faves ^_^

Kat Desi wrote: "Anyone else looking forward to this movie
The Dressmaker? Set in 1950s, a rural town in Australia! ;)"
Ohh! This looks so good! Yes, definitely excited for this one. x

Daniella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm compiling a list for my friend. She wants some recommendations for historical romance novels with the Beauty and the Beast theme. I would really appreciate it if you guys add your ..."

I've added a few that came to mind. I'll update from my Calibre collection over time for you. x

SuzieQtyPye wrote: "Daniella wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm compiling a list for my friend. She wants some recommendations for historical romance novels with the Beauty and the Beast theme. I would really appreciate it if y..."

Thank you Suzie!! :)

WHAT IS YOUR MEDIEVAL NAME?



Mine's Agmar Tudor *curtsy*

Edith Felstead at your service. ;)

Catherine Coastillon! :D

I'm Luella Tudor.

I hate the name "Luella."

Mary Greene - which sounds about as common as my real name. :-)

Andrea (Catsos Person) is a Compulsive eBook Hoarder wrote: "I'm Luella Tudor. I hate the name "Luella.""

Looks like we are related, lol.
I feel tied to viking roots with my first name, but it seems a little masculine to me. Ha!

I just finished watching the series (again) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Gushes! :)
I have a confession, I haven't actually read any of the books.

As a rule (to self) I don't generally like to read movies/series that I watch because I am a tad critical of deviation from the book.

Are they recommended? Should I be brave and take on the books? lol
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SuzieQtyPye wrote: "I just finished watching the series (again) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Gushes! :)
I have a confession, I haven't actually read any of the books.

As a rule (to self) I ..."

OMG SAM HEUGHAN IS THE BOMB. <3 But the series is better than the books IMO :( I know I hold an unpopular opinion, but I don't like Ms. Gabaldon's writing. And the story kind of goes downhill halfway through the books, so I'm hoping that they change the events in the TV series.

Daniella wrote: "SuzieQtyPye wrote: "I just finished watching the series (again) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Gushes! :) I have a confession, I haven't actually read any of the books.
As..."

Thank you, Daniella. I will take your advice. I was never really attracted to the covers of her novels anyway! lol.
I will keep myself in surprise and eye candy watching the series'.
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I hope no one throws rotten tomatoes at me buuuuut I do not like Diana Gabaldon's writing either. I did watch the series too but it keeps making me overwrought and I'm not sure if it's the good kind or the bad kind. I might not watch Season 2...

Kat Desi wrote: "I hope no one throws rotten tomatoes at me buuuuut I do not like Diana Gabaldon's writing either. I did watch the series too but it keeps making me overwrought and I'm not sure if it's the good kin..."
Yes! Some of the scenes are unnecessary and long drawn. I fast forward them, because they are disturbing to me too. I am not sure why they felt it was appropriate. The breast expressing, violence and sexual scenes are awful.
The romance i do like, and the banter is fun.
I will be keeping away from Gabaldon's books by yours and Daniella's advice.
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Kat Desi wrote: "I hope no one throws rotten tomatoes at me buuuuut I do not like Diana Gabaldon's writing either. I did watch the series too but it keeps making me overwrought and I'm not sure if it's the good kin..."

I haven't watched Season 2 yet. To be honest I'm not very tempted to do so, judging from what my friends told me.

But on the other hand, Jamie Fraser's hotness is calling to me. Hmm.... :)) *swoon*

Daniella wrote: "Kat Desi wrote: "I hope no one throws rotten tomatoes at me buuuuut I do not like Diana Gabaldon's writing either. I did watch the series too but it keeps making me overwrought and I'm not sure if ..."
You and me both! that is the only reason that has me wanting to watch on...
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OK! This has me very interested...
Bodice Ripping you ask?... Yes!
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Apparently it's Historical Fiction Week! Hey! :)

Ohh! Grace Burrowes' latest is out today! ♥
Definitely on my MUST READ list - and a new series!
$4 on Amazon (a bargain for a new release IMO, with 416 pages).

SuzieQP,

That IS a good price for GBs new release. Thank you for the heads up.