Yet more books on my romance binge...

[dangermousie]

Two of these are rereads, so clearly I love 'em.

Loretta Chase, Lord of Scoundrels - this one is a reread, but I read it so long ago, I barely remember details, other than the fact that it is the only Chase book I ever truly liked. And on this reread, it's as fun as ever! Set in the late 1820s France and England, the book's heroine, Jessica Trent

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[cleobulle]

Dreams of a Dark Warrior. I remember that one pretty well because of all the vivisection going on. Blood and gore to the max. I used to think the IAD characters had it bad until I read what Meljean Brook made Michael endure. Now that's even worse than what took place on that island in the IAD series!

Lord of Scoundrels. Ok, I dit NOT like that one and I feel like such a black sheep! But I just couldn't stand the hero and the story didn't really grab me. My 3 favorite Chase are The Devil's Delilah, The Last Hellion and Mr Impossible. I re-read them regularly,

The Madness of Lord Ian McKenzie . I might need to re-read that one. Everyone I know loved it while it was a "meh" book for me. IIRC, I think I was disappointed that the hero wasn't more affected by his Asperger's and seemed a bit too normal. But I might not have been in the right mood for the book at the time and I might fall in love with it upon a reread. It's happened a few times before.

[dangermousie]

I am going to check out the Chase books you mentioned. For some reason, LoS just clicked for me. Normally Dain would so not be my type of hero, but for some reason I adored him - probably because he was so bewildered by the heroine. No idea

[cleobulle]

What you say about Madness confirmed my memory isn't so bad after all. I don't think it's worth a reread then. I'll just end up finding the book "meh" again. I don't like my heroes too bonkers either but here Ian felt barely even odd to me.

Loretta Chase is awesome. I don't really like her new stuff (too cookie cutter, unrealistic and formulaic for my tastes) but many of her older books are great fun.

Devil's Delilah is one of her oldest books. It's a traditional regency (so shorter format than her novels) but it packs a good punch. Great hero, great heroine. It might be hard to find. i've got a digital copy if you like.

Mr Impossible is hilarious (although it does have some slow passages). It takes place in Egypt and I love that kind of setting.

The Last Hellion is a funny romp with a lot of heart. For some reason, it always reminds me a bit of Heyer's regencies. Perhaps it's the dynamics of the hero/heroine duo

[dangermousie]

oh, I think you just talked me out of the Chase books - with the exception of sainted Heyer, I prefer my romances more intense and angsty and less fun romps