Monday, August 31, 2009

Confessions of a secular romance reader


I didn't grow up in the church, and while a "heathen," I used to read historical romance novels. *cringing about what ya'll might think of me* I LOVED them! I loved the action-packed, adventurous plots and the fierce heroes who knew how to be gentle lovers. E-hem. Just being honest. *wiping brow* That wasn't easy.

After I became a Christian, I decided I should read books that would be more pleasing to the Lord. Only problem was, I couldn't find anything pleasing to ME! So, I decided to write what I wanted to read.

In the meantime, I've continued to search for books that I might enjoy. Unable to find anything I could really lose myself in, I went back to secular romance. But all of a sudden, those books were too shallow and all about sex! What happened? Did the books change? Perhaps. But I also changed. My focus had changed. God sure opens the eyes.

Well, for years I didn't find what I was looking for, other than in Francine Rivers' books, but recently I came across a CBA author that I fell in love with! She has the excitement, adventure and romance that I've been longing to read!

Thank you, MaryLu Tyndall for "The Blue Enchantress." I enjoyed it so much, I went out and bought the first in that series, "The Red Siren."

Read any good books lately?

3 comments:

  1. I have a hard time finding moving fiction too! I'll have to check out MaryLu's. I've seen it in the book store and wondered. I really like Deannee Gist. And Siri Mitchell. I just read both of their new releases.

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  2. Yes, Jody! Check out her books. They're so fun! I'll have to check out your authors as well. Thanks for the names.

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  3. MaryLu has the fast pace and excitement of a classic historical romance. A great getaway and no bodices get ripped!

    thanks for the post Sandi,
    see you on the loops

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