Is anyone else uncomfortable with romance?
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Is anyone else uncomfortable with romance?
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I read whatever I enjoy, and if they have "those" scenes I don't really think much of it. I do however get a little tired of them if they crop up all the time
It's one reason I prefer to read urban fantasy that has a little romance in it. You get the romance, and the action of whatever's going on, but (usually) not the explicitness.
What is grief, if not love persevering?
Grief is just love with no place to go.
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The Stephanie Plum series is my guilty pleasure! They're such quick and light hearted reads.Rhymis wrote:I think I've read some romance (rom-com) books without the more explicit scenes. Lynda Renham and Janet Evanovich's books always make me laugh and feel giddy, and they don't usually have scenes that show the, uh, kinky stuff.
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Romances that move too fast are also not my cup of tea. It's similar to proposing on the first date before even getting to know the person. I feel that my ideal romance moves quite slowly - letting the relationship slowly build up over time.
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Romances rule!
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I like a little steam and spice in my romances, but these just crossed the line. Subsequently, everyone thinks they need to mimick the sex scenes or make the act of love appalling and somewhat disgusting. There's little-to-no emotion in some of these tawdry books.
When I read or write a romance, I want to fall in love with the characters. I want to see the world through their eyes, feel what their hearts are feeling, not what their body parts are doing.
I think a lot of these romance writers should step up their game. It doesn't take a whole lot of talent to write a sordid love scene. The art is in drawing the reader into the emotion of it. Make the reader feel the love, you know. Let's face it; a lot of romance can happen after the characters close the bedroom door and you aren't invited in to watch.
Okay. I'm stepping off my soapbox now.
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