Romance Author Jill Shalvis Talks “Alpha Males”

October 19, 2013June 5, 2014 / Linda / Leave a comment

Jill Shalvis

New York Times and USA Today bestseller Jill Shalvis is the award winning author of over four dozen romance novels, including her sexy contemporary and award winning Lucky Harbor series. Forever and a Day was one of Amazon’s Top Romances for 2012). She won a Rita for Simply Irresistible and is a 3-time National Readers Choice winner as well. She also has one of the best author websites that includes her wonderfully entertaining and hilarious blog. She posts everyday and it is well worth your time to check it out.

On October 16th, Ms. Shalvis was a guest contributor to the Huffington Post’s Book section with her list of her favorite “alpha males” in fiction. Of course her number one alpha male is her husband, but her list includes some good picks. How many do you agree with!

1. Roarke – From JD Robb’s In Death series

2. Jamie – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

3. Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

4. Hawk from Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

5. Wrath from Dark Lover by JR Ward

6. Wolf from Mackenzie’s Mountain by Linda Howard

7. Piers Yelverton from When Beauty Tamed The Beast by Eloisa James

8. Archangel Raphael from Nalini Singh’s “Angel” series

9. Nick Allegrezza from Truly Madly Yours by Rachel GIbson

10. Ranger from Janet Evanovich’s “Stephanie Plum” series.

Back to the Drawing Board? Charlie Hunnam Drops out of “Fifty Shades” Movie

October 13, 2013October 13, 2013 / cheshirelib / Leave a comment

Actor Charlie Hunnam is no longer on board to play Christian Grey in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Mere weeks after announcing Hunnam’s casting in the role, the studios behind the film, Universal Pictures and Focus Features, have released this statement:

“The filmmakers of “Fifty Shades of Grey” and Charlie Hunnam have agreed to find another male lead given Hunnam’s immersive TV schedule, which is not allowing him time to adequately prepare for the role of Christian Grey.” Hunnam is best know for his role on the FX drama “Sons of Anarchy“. No word yet on whether this will affect the casting of Dakota Johnson as the female lead, Anastasia Steele.

5 Erotic Romance Novels Better Than Fifty Shades of Grey

October 10, 2013December 27, 2024 / Linda / 1 Comment

While you’re waiting for the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey to come out, here are a few highly recommended erotic titles to keep you entertained.

Bared to You by Sylvia Day – This is book one of a trilogy that focuses on the complicated relationship between Eva and Gideon who were both abused and are looking to find true love.

The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice (under pseudonym A.N. Roquelaure) retells the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty with an erotic twist.

Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks – The story of two lovers who seem to be living the ultimate love story, but end up separating and then meeting years later.

Sexual Life of Catherine M. by Catherine Millet – A memoir translated from French detailing Catherine’s vigorous sex life.

House of Holes by Nicholson Baker. A story about the exploits of an adult resort that specializes in sexual fantasies.

Amazon’s Top Ten Romance Novels So Far This Year

October 5, 2013June 5, 2014 / Linda / Leave a comment

Amazon has picked J.R. Ward’s Lover At Last: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood as the top Romance novel of 2013 so far. Below is the complete list of editors’ selections in best-selling order.

1. Rush (The Breathless Trilogy) by Maya Banks

2. Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts

3. Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, Book 2) by Marissa Meyer

4. Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel by Debbie Macomber

5. The Wanderer (Thunder Point) by Robyn Carr

6. Lover At Last: A Novel of the BLack Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward

7. Three Sisters (Blackberry Island) by Susan Mallery

8. The Best Man by Kristan Higgins

9. Love Irresistibly by Julie James

10. Darius: Lord of Pleasures by Grace Burrowes