[bookshare-discuss] Summary of Romance Club Meeting
- From: "Silvara" <silvara@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:45:27 -0400
The Romance Book Club held its first meeting of the spring on Friday, March 21,
2008. A lengthy discussion was had about Emma by Jane Austin. We spoke about
how both the romance genre and women’s roles have changed since the writing of
this book in 1816. Most who attended considered Emma to be slow going with some
interesting parts and unusual characters. Amber liked the book and shared the
following about Jane Austin’s life:
Jane Austen wrote her books in a time when many women were relegated to an
arranged-marriage status. What made Austen's books interesting was the fact
that her characters often married for love, which was rare. most marriages at
that time were political or done for an economic or social advantage. For
additional info visit
http://www.pemberley.com
which has the text of Jane Austin’s books online, both with and without notes.
Additional info can be found at the Jane Austin Society of North America or
jasna.org.
After reviewing the following 3 book recommendations presented by Grace, the
group decided to read Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putnam before the next
meeting on April 18, 2008. (recommended books follow)
1. Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
A prim, well-bred gentlewoman, Sara Fielding is a writer who puts pen to paper
to create dreams. But now curiosity is luring her from the shelter of her
country cottage into the dangerous world of Derek Craven—handsome, tough, and
tenacious— and the most exciting man Sara has ever met.
Derek rose from poverty to become the wealthy lord of London's most exclusive
gambling house. And now duty demands that he allow Sara Fielding to enter his
perilous realm of ever-shifting fortunes—with her impeccable manners and her
infuriating innocence. But there is a hidden strength and sensuality to the
lady that captivates him beyond his better judgment. And in this world, where
danger lurks behind every shadow, even a proper "mouse" can be transformed into
a breathtaking enchantress—and a cynical gambler can be shaken to his core by
the power of passion and the promise of love.
2. Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey (Available from Bookshare.org and NLS,
RC026301)
The exquisite niece of Lord Edward and Lady Charlotte Malory, Regina Ashton is
abducted by Nicholas Eden - an arrogant seducer hardened by a painful secret
from his past.
Reggie has vowed to marry the golden-haired rogue who has besmirched her good
name - and who arouses her womanly desires to an unendurable level. But her
beauty only stirs Nicholas's passion - giving rise to dangerous
misunderstandings. . and a love that can live only once in a lifetime.
3. Thunder and Roses (Fallen Angel Series) by Mary Jo Putney (available at
Bookshare.org and NLS, BR009618 or RC037997)
They called him the Demon Earl. They said he could do anything. Son of a rogue
and a gypsy, Nicholas Davies was a notorious rake until a shattering betrayal
left him alone and embittered in the Welsh countryside.
Desperation drives quiet schoolteacher Clare Morgan to ask the Demon Earl to
help save her village. Unwilling to involve himself in the problems of others,
Nicholas sets an impossible price on his aid— only if Clare agrees to live with
him for three months, letting the world think the worst, will he intervene.
furiously, Clare accepts his outrageous challenge, and finds herself drawn into
a glittering Regency world of danger and desire. As allies, she and Nicholas
fight to save her community. As adversaries, they explore the hazardous terrain
of power and sensuality. And as lovers, they surrender to a passion that
threaten the very foundations of their lives.
As always, we welcome whatever books you might like us to read in the future.
Until next month, happy reading!
The Romance Book Club Team
Grace Pires, Email
silvara@xxxxxxx
Susan Lumpkin, Email
slumpkin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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