Regardless of how set in stone something appears to be, everything eventually changes. It's the very nature of the world we live in. For those who love happy endings, nowhere is this change more apparent than in the evolution of the romance novel. The last decade has shown substantial change in what readers enjoy, but with social mores developing so quickly after the new millennium, there's little doubt that readers will have a new world of romantic novels in the coming years. Where Romance ... continue reading...
Find Your Reading Passion Using Goodreads
Find What You Need on Goodreads Using Goodreads is one of my favorite ways to find the best romance novels or romantic suspense books. The website launched in 2007. It's now the largest site in the world for readers searching for book reviews and author recommendations. How Goodreads Works Have you wondered how does Goodreads work? Or, who should use Goodreads? There is something for everyone, and readers can tailor the experience for what they're searching for. While some may be under ... continue reading...
Military Romance: The Family Connection
Welcome Author Amber Addison! A note from Cristin Harber: I'm thrilled to have award-winning author Amber Addison add her real life perspective and explain her influences and thoughts! Thank you! If you’re reading this far, you’re probably a fan of Military Romance, right? Still with me? Love a man in uniform don’t you? Checking these boxes right along here, aren’t we? What’s your favorite branch? I actually never thought I’d read or write Military Romance (Marine Little Sis here! Semper ... continue reading...
7 Most Badass Feminist Women in Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones has been hailed one of the most feminist shows on television. While it can sometimes be hard to find strong female icons in Hollywood, they're the standard in this popular show. Here are the seven most powerful female characters in Game of Thrones who make a habit out of kicking ass and taking names. Cersei Lannister Cersei might be one of the show's more villainous characters, but she's still worthy of a spot on this list. She is fiercely loyal to her family and refuses to ... continue reading...
7 of the Most Influential Military Romance Novels of All Time
Military romance is a relatively new genre in the world of novels, but it is one of the fastest-growing. (Hurrah!) Perhaps it's the electric combination of high-stakes combat, lust and love that inspires readers to keep coming back for more, or maybe they enjoy the high-octane stakes mixed with a love story! Whatever it is, there is a huge global demand for military romance novels. But, how did this sub-genre of romance come about? The answer lies with influential military romance novels. There ... continue reading...
Real-Life Issues to Add a Little Spice to Romance Novels This Year
Do you live in a 30-room mansion, regularly fly to exotic locations on a whim and mingle with A-list celebrities? Neither do most romance novel readers. Although pampered heiresses with nearly perfect lives were once a staple in romantic fiction, today's readers prefer much more relatable characters and realistic situations. In fact, don't be surprised if you see these trends in many romance novels in the near future. Look for Torn-from-the-Headlines Issues The best romance novels take their ... continue reading...
Barnes & Noble Romantic Suspense New Releases – Week of April 16
Barnes & Noble Romantic Suspense New Releases Hey, Nook Readers! Are you hunting for the newest Barnes & Nobles romantic suspense? Are you in the mood for a few great romantic suspense new releases available at Barnes & Noble?! I have a list for you to check out! Barnes & Noble Romantic Suspense - Week of April 16 Burned by Christina Phillips Release Date: April 16 Ty... Ten years ago I offered her everything, and she threw it back in my face. When she walked, ... continue reading...
Fangirl to Friend – How I Fell Backwards Into the Indie Author Sisterhood Without Getting Arrested
Once upon a time, I was THAT reader. The one who posted too much, said inappropriate things, anthropomorphized my BBF to a disturbing degree (I will still cut any misguided floozy who tries to flirt with Parker Black) and wrote fan fiction like I had a right to. By the grace of God and the fact that Cristin Harber most likely was either afraid and/or felt sorry for me, I found a tribe in her reader group. As a further testament to Ms. Harber’s infinite graciousness and patience, I also ... continue reading...
Non-Scale Victories
Everyone knows losing weight is less than easy. And checking the scale after weeks of hard work to see little progress can be frustrating to say the least. But, have you ever considered non-scale victories? Or what I like to call a “NSV”? I’ve found over my journey with weight loss that my NSVs have been my most significant milestones. Here’s a short back story. I have been an athlete my whole life. Track, soccer, MMA. I’ve done a lot. But after I got injured in MMA and then became a ... continue reading...
You Need to Watch These 5 Mob Movies
Several of my military romance novels revolve around the mob. In fact, many of my characters are in witness protection because of these crime syndicates. Mob bosses are awesome villains -- they still have a moral compass, even though they'll always be the bad guys. All of this got me thinking. What are the essential mob movies that you need to watch? The films on this list are not necessarily the best -- that's way too subjective -- but you need to scratch off these classics from your movie ... continue reading...
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