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What series are you talking about? I couldn't find his name in the book list.

Hmm, I was sure I had seen it posted here already, sorry. It's the Fallen Angels series:
 
Hmm, I was sure I had seen it posted here already, sorry. It's the Fallen Angels series:
ohh, thanks for the recommendation, I might pick it up.

I listen to a lot of them on my daily commutes, and while I love Rosalyn Landor's narrating, this series seems to be narrated by a male voice, which should be interesting.
 
I've read the first one and I found it a nice read. Have you watched the Netflix adaptation?
I just finished watching season 6th and... I'm not sure how to qualify it, but I did not like it. The first 3-4 seasons were good enough to grab my attention, but they started diverging so much from the original work, that now it's just a cheap woke soap opera with unimaginative twists-&-Turns.

In general, I find it disrespectful to the author when they stray too far from the original plot.
Hi :). yes I entirely agree - seasons 5 and 6. imo have gone way of the top - not just corny but overdone and trashy !!.... a far cry from the book as well as the fist 4 seasons. For those reasons I ve dropped out of watching it anymore !
 
Just finished it!

I truly liked it, the story was kept rather simple yet.. very meaningful and it carries on with the theme for the entire saga, the theme of truth. I'll discuss some of it in the spoiler section.

Thought it was awesome, a kindness done to the matriarch of the house from the very beginning of the series - which tied it all so well together. There is an age marker to the story, too, and it is important as it spans time in their lives.

Just a note on Mary and this thread of books. Had to remind myself of the beginning of this thread, wow, as it goes back to August 2020 as a reading project. When first started back then had made a point to capture quotes from the various authors, and many authors had very good ones. That said - even up to this last book of Mary's, she writes to a certain depth that others don't always capture (and as said they are also good). Even now with some books, words and ideas may well resonate, yet I don't often save them. Mary is different, she has a way with simple ideas and words that are most powerful, and it is uniquely Mary.

Going back to Stella Riley, and had missed it, she adds back in November to her Shadow series (following The Shadow Earl) with Masque of Deceptions.

Will read that.

Edit: "Going back to Stella Riley, and had missed it, she adds back in November to her Shadow series (following The Shadow Earl) with Masque of Deceptions."

Something had bother me upon review, wherein what was not in my library (kindle) was suddenly there, and it said Read. Back on the link, which was her blog, after scrolling down it had the same book with different entry dates back further into 2024. At that point the story came fully back to memory.

Sorry for the release date noise.
 
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I finished reading the Fallen Angels series by Mary Jo Putney that Laura recommended not long ago around the kitchen table. It's a total of 7 books, with the death theme in the last book taking the price for the most intense experience from all the series.

There's something for everybody, including how "mild" wounding can be incredibly damaging, the battle of Waterloo, artists, actors, spies, etc. The passion content is higher than Mary Balogh though. There's also very well orchestrated cheesy action, that makes it hard to put the book down.

I find it amazing that she wrote those series in the 90s, yet her knowledge of psychology was way ahead. Or maybe it really boils down to "karmic and simple understandings". I loved the way she uses universal wounding, puts the characters in impossible situations and heals the characters and dynamics through love. It's literally love conquers all.

Very enjoyable reading!
 
I find it so disappointing living in Canada, at the public library, these titles are not available in BC (Canada) I live in a woke culture, I am longer are able to purchase the books recommended on Amazon. I can no longer have the expense buying books on Amazon.

I hope these books may be available in public library system in BC..questionable, no with a search, frustrating such woke ideology and what that is allowed in Canada in the public library system.

I love to unwind at the end of the day, lie in bed rest my body. Forget the horrors of the world political system and engross my mind into another world, real or imaginary... many real emotional truths are disclosed. Some call it disraction, I call it a sanity valve...To face another day.
 
I find it so disappointing living in Canada, at the public library, these titles are not available in BC (Canada) I live in a woke culture, I am longer are able to purchase the books recommended on Amazon. I can no longer have the expense buying books on Amazon.

While I sympathize with you, especially from BC - can't say what all provinces are like these days, however, I've found no problem with finding books on amazon.ca or other. Moreover, there are a few here on the forum that have ordered up specific books from Canadian libraries and they have been able to get them. I've not tried this myself in BC per se, and if it is that bad then it bears the hands of Victoria and letters could be written to ones local MLA.

Good luck.
 
Hi,

Could you let me know which of the authors and titles would be best for teenagers?
I mean more focus on romance and not so explicit like for example Le Carre's Billionaire Saga.
 
I find it so disappointing living in Canada, at the public library, these titles are not available in BC (Canada) I live in a woke culture, I am longer are able to purchase the books recommended on Amazon. I can no longer have the expense buying books on Amazon.

I hope these books may be available in public library system in BC..questionable, no with a search, frustrating such woke ideology and what that is allowed in Canada in the public library system.
I just did a quick search and many of Canada's provinces have an Interlibrary loan system where you can request titles (also audio and E-books) that your local library does not carry. It does seem to vary by library, though and many won't lend entire E-books. Here in the US, there are e-book apps (Libby) where you can borrow books, and it's surprising how many of the romance books are online. Apparently, Canada has Libby as well.
 
Could you let me know which of the authors and titles would be best for teenagers?
I mean more focus on romance and not so explicit like for example Le Carre's Billionaire Saga.

I don't know for sure what could recommend for young people as an introduction to the period and idea of Romance, yet The Lord Julian Mysteries books by Grace Burrowes comes to mind.

There are 8 books so far, none have any explicit scenes, insofar as sexual, although there are hints and desires. The series focus provides a man back from the war who is largely persecuted by his peers, even though he was a prisoner and he lost his one brother. He is the second heir of a dukedom and must also manage it as his brother, the duke, goes away because of his orientated proclivities.

Each story evolves some kind of mystery that he is being asked to to solve (he was a reconnaissance officer in the war). He has help by those around him - that believe in him. The characters are interesting.

A young reader might see the ideas of pathology, of struggle and suffering,, and be held to question evidence as the stores go along.

Others might have many suggestions, this is just of the top of my head based on what you might be looking for.
 
I finished reading the Fallen Angels series by Mary Jo Putney that Laura recommended not long ago around the kitchen table.
Mary Jo Putney has many books, but Laura recommended only that series and one more book, which I just finished reading last night.

Uncommon Vows is the only medieval historical romance written as a prequel to a series, and it's one of the most intense I've read in this experiment so far. Actually, I can't recall another one that intense. It's set in the English Civil War in 1148 when the crown was disputed between Empress Mathilda and King Stephen. The characters of the novel are loyal, one to Mathilda and the other one to Stephen. But this historical background plays almost an unsignificant role in the story itself. The setting is perfect if you want to revisit the 12th century. And somehow, against all odds, it does have a happy ending.

 
The following books were added to the project site.

BookID-Author-Series-Book #-Book Name

355-Stella Riley-Shadows-2-MASQUE OF DECEPTIONS
356-Anne Gracie-The Brides of Bellaire Gardens-4-The Secret Daughter
357-Mary Balogh-Ravenswood-4-Remember When
358-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-1-Thunder & Roses
359-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-2-Dancing On the Wind
360-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-3-Petals in the Storm
361-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-4-Angel Rogue
362-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-5-Shattered Rainbows
363-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-6-River of Fire
364-Mary Jo Putney-Fallen Angels-7-One Perfect Rose
365-Mary Jo Putney---Uncommon Vows


Edited: table didn't came properly. so entered in non-table format.
 
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Could you let me know which of the authors and titles would be best for teenagers?
I mean more focus on romance and not so explicit like for example Le Carre's Billionaire Saga.

If you want romance books without explicit sexuality, you should look for books with the following.

Categories:
"Clean Romance" or "Sweet Romance" – These books focus on emotional connections, romance, and sometimes light kissing, but no explicit content or detailed physical intimacy.

Ratings:
- G or PG (like movie ratings) – Suitable for all ages, with no explicit content.
- Inspirational Romance – Often associated with Christian or faith-based romance, avoiding sexual content.
- Young Adult (YA) Romance – Usually has no explicit content, but check reviews to be sure.

You could pick the novel name from the forum list and ask Google "What category or rating is this novel?"
 
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