Comments on: The Possible Death of Romantic Suspense http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/ SEXY, SASSY, SMART ROMANTIC FICTION Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:18:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Shara Lanel http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19907 Shara Lanel Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:15:06 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19907 I was a little confused to see SECRETS & SPIES listed under RS. I'd have to go back and look at the cover letter I sent into RT, but I see S&S as a cross of contemporary/paranormal/action adventure. Fictionwise has it listed as erotic, but it doesn't quite fit that bill either. It does seem like I see RomSusp books all over the shelves, but I must admit that I like books that cross genres. For example, the Wicked Women Whodunits were cool because they combined sexy romance with cozy mysteries. And when I do pick up a book from the Mystery section, I'm usually hoping there's some romance in it. Shara I was a little confused to see SECRETS & SPIES listed under RS. I’d have to go back and look at the cover letter I sent into RT, but I see S&S as a cross of contemporary/paranormal/action adventure. Fictionwise has it listed as erotic, but it doesn’t quite fit that bill either. It does seem like I see RomSusp books all over the shelves, but I must admit that I like books that cross genres. For example, the Wicked Women Whodunits were cool because they combined sexy romance with cozy mysteries. And when I do pick up a book from the Mystery section, I’m usually hoping there’s some romance in it.

Shara

]]> By: Cynthya Petzen http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19869 Cynthya Petzen Mon, 10 Dec 2007 07:36:48 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19869 I hope it's not dead since I have recently begun reading more romantic suspense. I agree that some of it may be classified as contemporary or as paranormal. I do like Cheyenne McCray a lot and I also like Jill Shalvis. I hope it’s not dead since I have recently begun reading more romantic suspense. I agree that some of it may be classified as contemporary or as paranormal. I do like Cheyenne McCray a lot and I also like Jill Shalvis.

]]> By: Susan http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19852 Susan Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:22:00 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19852 I love romantic suspense! Many of the books I read are published as contemporary romance, even though I feel they are more RS. I love romantic suspense! Many of the books I read are published as contemporary romance, even though I feel they are more RS.

]]> By: kim h http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19832 kim h Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:50:32 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19832 i love them, and those atuhors mention love theri books too. and also gennita low and beverly barton books i love them, and those atuhors mention love theri books too. and also gennita low and beverly barton books

]]> By: Cathy M http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19829 Cathy M Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:18:26 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19829 I enjoy reading romantic suspense, and have pre-ordered all the titles you list, with the exception of Shara's. Will need to go check out her website. I enjoy reading romantic suspense, and have pre-ordered all the titles you list, with the exception of Shara’s. Will need to go check out her website.

]]> By: Jackie http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19819 Jackie Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:17:21 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19819 I always liked romantic suspense stories as well as films and tv programs...I mean who didn't like Hart To Hart? Sure hope it stays around for awhile. Happy Holidays and thanks for listing new ones coming out in January. I always liked romantic suspense stories as well as films and tv programs…I mean who didn’t like Hart To Hart? Sure hope it stays around for awhile. Happy Holidays and thanks for listing new ones coming out in January.

]]> By: Jill S. http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19813 Jill S. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:37:41 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19813 No County for Old Men...totally off topic, but you were blogging about this somewhere this week and I saw the movie last night. Talk about suspense. I was on the edge of my seat, with my hand half-covering my eyes, for most of the movie! But I'm not sure I agree with you about the characters not being likable. Josh Brolin's protagonist is morally ambiguous, perhaps, and yet he does bring a dying man water... Anyway, thanks for the recommendation! I also loved the first 3/4. No County for Old Men…totally off topic, but you were blogging about this somewhere this week and I saw the movie last night. Talk about suspense. I was on the edge of my seat, with my hand half-covering my eyes, for most of the movie! But I’m not sure I agree with you about the characters not being likable. Josh Brolin’s protagonist is morally ambiguous, perhaps, and yet he does bring a dying man water…

Anyway, thanks for the recommendation! I also loved the first 3/4.

]]> By: Margay http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19812 Margay Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:06:33 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19812 I wonder if people say that a genre is "dead" simply to spark interest in it so they can attract more readers to it. I have also heard this about other genres, as well, and most of them seem to be just fine. So I don't think it's "dead," I think it just needs resuscitation. I wonder if people say that a genre is “dead” simply to spark interest in it so they can attract more readers to it. I have also heard this about other genres, as well, and most of them seem to be just fine. So I don’t think it’s “dead,” I think it just needs resuscitation.

]]> By: Carolyn A. http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19809 Carolyn A. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:55:40 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19809 BTW HelenKay, great topic to chat about. I also wanted to say that I can't wait for your next book RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW to come out - really looking forward to reading it! I loved YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY - just passed it on to my reading buddy as a must read for her. We keep each other in the loop of good reads. BTW HelenKay, great topic to chat about.

I also wanted to say that I can’t wait for your next book RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW to come out - really looking forward to reading it! I loved YOUR MOUTH DRIVES ME CRAZY - just passed it on to my reading buddy as a must read for her. We keep each other in the loop of good reads.

]]> By: Carolyn A. http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19808 Carolyn A. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:47:57 +0000 http://helenkaydimon.com/blog/2007/12/the-possible-death-of-romantic-suspense/#comment-19808 I don't think it's dead - I think it's coming to a peak. I love romantic suspense (RS) - Nora Roberts, Heather Graham, Elizabeth Lowell, Linda Howard, Jayne Ann Krentz, Joann Ross, Karen Robards, Lisa Jackson, etc. All these authors, and many more, write what I believe is RS. I bet they lump them in other categories like paranormal or something. Personally, I would not put Jill Shalvis' STRONG AND SEXY in with RS (I can't wait to read this book - I'm so jealous you have an ARC HelenKay). I would group it with the contemporary romance along with your books. I'm not a reader of historical or vampire stories (although I loved Nora's vampire series last year), but I do read most other types of romance and like to switch around for something different. I don’t think it’s dead - I think it’s coming to a peak.
I love romantic suspense (RS) - Nora Roberts, Heather Graham, Elizabeth Lowell, Linda Howard, Jayne Ann Krentz, Joann Ross, Karen Robards, Lisa Jackson, etc. All these authors, and many more, write what I believe is RS. I bet they lump them in other categories like paranormal or something.
Personally, I would not put Jill Shalvis’ STRONG AND SEXY in with RS (I can’t wait to read this book - I’m so jealous you have an ARC HelenKay). I would group it with the contemporary romance along with your books.
I’m not a reader of historical or vampire stories (although I loved Nora’s vampire series last year), but I do read most other types of romance and like to switch around for something different.

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