Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

This thread is to discuss HR that is essentially a redo of Shakespeare's popular plays or fairy tale retellings. Please feel free to list some that you come across. Tell us the name of the book and the retelling it's based on.

I'm reading The Unexpected Duchess, and it feels a bit like a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, with a little Cyrano de Bergerac thrown in. I am loving the verbal sparring between the H/h.

I'm reading this one at the moment:

I'm not usually a fan of fairy tale retellings (see my comments on historical accuracy in the other thread!), but, surprisingly, I'm enjoying this one. Sure, they're madly in love and having sex pretty early on, and the cover has nothing historical about it, but it's really good if you want a Cinderella story!

There are two others in the series that I haven't read.

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I'm reading The Unexpected Duchess, and it feels a bit like a retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, with a little Cyrano de Bergerac thrown in. I am loving..."

I actually want to read some Shakespeare retellings. I'm not so sure about Taming of the Shrew themes, though, because it's such a sexist play... I don't even like 10 Things I Hate About You for that reason. :/

I guess if the author deals with the story a bit differently it could be good.

I'm a fan of all things Judith Ivory and have especially enjoyed her "Sleeping Beauty," which is not so much a retelling as an "inspired-by." Utterly original, beautifully crafted tale, which happens to be available as a lovely audiobook.

Ivory's "Beast" is also fairytale-inspired and had an addictive dark hero. Delicious'

I read the premise is awesome; book was ok. I think my expectations were too high. Basically, finding love for the fairy tale bad guys. The second book and beyond are supposed to be better. I've downloaded them but haven't gotten a chance to actually read them yet.
Her others are and a bunch more. I think there are like 8/9 total.

I read the first two in the series and I am on the third. I agree with Anne about . I really liked the idea but I felt like it was missing something. I liked a lot more and is pretty good so far. The writing has definitely improved.

I can't deny Taming of the Shrew is sexist, but it makes for fun reading. I like when the hero things he has the heroine all figured out and she throws him for a loop. I also love when a hero has to work for a heroine.