Fan Girl Friday
July 24, 2009 | Fan Girl Friday
As usual when I find a new genre that enchants me, I read a whole bunch of titles in the same vein. Lately, that’s been paranormal romance. Vampires, werewolves, and their cousins have been around for a long time. While occasionally sampling an appealing story over the years–I didn’t get hooked until I stumbled across Dark Lover.
Being the fussy, moody little reader that I am there are still only a handful of authors in this burgeoning genre who hit my fan meter.
Recently, I read the first book of series by a new-to-me author that showed a lot of promise. The second title deteriorated rather than deepening the story world. The third shall remain unread.
This sad affair makes me ponder how to balance story development with timely marketing. I’ve got no idea how to manage that–and judging from the offerings for sale–publishers struggle to make the right call on this subject.
As one of my favorites pointed out, some author’s are simply more beloved than others. And some are simply better than others. :)
Tell me all about your favorites.
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
