I adore romance novels, or at least I used to.
Until I got married.
Now, half the time they just piss me off.
Honestly, if Justin would ever talk to me the way some of those men do…. I can’t decide if I would get divorced, or just cut his balls off.
I used to love love love Nora Roberts. But it has probably been at least 2 years since I have read one of her books. I mean, in reality, she has written so many novels that it probably makes sense why she uses the same phrasing over and over…and over…and over in every single book she writes.
I also used to read Diana Palmer.
Oh holy crap. I can’t even with these books.
I have yet to read a book by Diana Palmer where the female isn’t a simpering, weak, INNOCENT, PURE, UNTOUCHED, unknown in anything male oriented.
No. Just. No.
If you are curious about what i’m referring to, just check out any of her books in her “Wyoming” series. I just tried reading Wyoming Fierce. I think I made it about…3 chapters in?
I also listened to the audiobook of Wyoming Legend. My ears were bored, which I think is the only reason I actually managed to finish it. But good lord that was a struggle.
This is how I feel every time I try to read one of her books….
Anywho, I just had to get this out there. I tried googling about others who don’t like her writing style, but I couldn’t find anything.
Please tell me I’m not alone?
Wanna-be Book Critic, The Rebs.
4 Comments
floatinggold
I have no clue about any of these books, but I’m curious as to what changed in your perception exactly?
The Rural Rebel
I think it’s because the romance in those books doesn’t feel real anymore, now that I’m married. Romance means something else to me now. I’m actually working on another post about that ☺️
floatinggold
I hope you’re not thinking about divorce just yet.
The Rural Rebel
Og gosh no! He is stuck with me forever 🙂