Give me more! At a welcome home party thrown by his friends, he meets Dr Mitzi Sanchez, an orthopedic surgeon. Is the power imbalance between a prisoner and her Nazi jailer the sticking point? Her Kind of Hero: An uplifting romance to make your heart smile (Jackson Hole Book 9) Kindle Edition by Cindy Kirk (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 245 ratings Book 9 of 12: Jackson Hole Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 1 million more titles $3.99 to buy Paperback $6.99 1 New from $6.99 Love isn't on her list And as horrifying rumors spread from the front lines and American soldiers turn their sights on the SS for vengeance, John may be Hagens only hope for survival. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Decency says that we can allow things to happen which disgust us. There are romance readers out there everywhere more than happy to help a fellow reader in need. and to shatter the prisoner who killed his lover during the attack on their tiny base. My Review: It's been a while since we've had a new Suzanne Brockmann novel, but it was worth the wait. Should it have been written? We all bring our own experiences to the table. Ive inserted the correct information into the post. I didn't start the series with book one, but I plan on going back to read the books I missed. I really enjoy the Jackson Hole series. Keenan has gotten out of prison for a crime he didn't commit. I had no idea. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. you might like to visit my blog, World War IIwith a German accent at http://www.lisbetheng.blogspot.com. 16,559 ratings And one of the core attitudes in romanceland is that we dont judge each others likes and dislikes. Thank you for your comment, and my apologies for the errors. Some authors, but not all, like to hand wave away the horrifying and focus on just the romance. One was written in 1985 and is firmly in the historical romance genre: Young Renate Rosen, a pretty Jew, works for the underground in Berlin. The author is a woman with 10 years of writing experience and an expertise in writing Alpha Male book ever. Welcome back. 1,529 ratings The romance novel, by definition, posits, maintains, and/or ultimately ensures the triumph of the domestic sphere (never alpha territory; hence, the discomfort with the mild-mannered hero of "Room At the Inn"), a sphere that may be traditionally represented by the heroine, or female character(s), but not necessarily. Check out these suggestions! 394 ratings I real a hell if a lot of books and it just gets too expensive to pay the new book price, so I usually wait a year or so before picking them up for my Kindle. Astory with this setup was published in 2013 by a major LGBT press and received glowing reviews at several LGBT and m/m review sites. Chainsaw Man has begun to bring Denji closer to Makima than ever before with the newest episode of the anime, and the editor behind Tatsuki Fujimoto's original manga release has opened up about . Instead, it faces them head on, delivering a thought-provoking, high-octane love story with a hero and heroine one cant help but root for. The Troubleshooters return in the latest thriller from. CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key member of the White House coronavirus task force, inspired the romantic hero in "Happy Endings," a 1991 bestselling romance novel. Chloe Brown has fibromyalgia which left her mostly home-bound. The one you mentioned, Seduction of a Highland Lass, is my favorite, but check out the rest of the McCabe trilogy if you haven't RT @DocAtCDI: My daughter asked me for a recommendation for a good book. Give me more! 27,278 ratings I am so glad I am finished reading this book. There have been books thatsympathize with and romanticize Nazi characters in the romance genre for decades, just as there have been movies that do the same. Manyof the contributors to the debate have not read the book. The author wants you to like the male lead character enough to want good things to happen to him so he can make good things happen for his leading lady. I love her style of writing and the detail which she draws into her story. Please try again. 18,770 ratings Everyone in the Axis is a bad guy.. This is another great read in the Lake Tahoe series. That said, its become an accepted bit of the romance genre to redeem the bad boy and who else could be the ultimate in bad boys than a Nazi, especially a member of the SS, and thus the best character to be redeemed through love which seems to be the heart of that subgenre of romance. Keenan has gotten out of prison for a crime he didn't commit. This man doesn't enjoy confrontation and can sometimes be unassertive because he doesn't want to hurt anyone's feelings. I've waited years- YEARS for this book, and I was not disappointed. I am almost finished reading the book and will be participating in a joint discussion/review of it at Dear Author. Keenan has to decide if his dream for the future is realistic and if he can take the chance with Mitzi. 13,037 ratings 158 ratings 4,501 ratings published 2019, avg rating 3.94 Some Kind of Hero shows that Ms Brockmann is truly back on form. While I appreciate the difference between the SS and the other German military commands, there was a lot of brutal behavior by those other branches. I just finished the complete set of book for the 2nd time. This is not how real relationships work out. A coming of age paranormal romance with action and some sexual situations too? So I think that I can say most certainly, I would not like, nor would I ever buy, a novel with this premise. Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019. Beautifully written and as heart-gripping as it is satisfying.. 55 views, 0 likes, 1 loves, 1 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from West Huntsville Church of Christ at Providence: West Huntsville Church of. All rights reserved. There's enough other characters to keep it part of the series, yet new characters keep it fresh. What if we flip the roles and aNazi soldier is the prisoner? What you will find are characters who learn and grow throughout the course of the story and who are rewarded with a happy ending. And if all else fails, talk to your local librarian! Even accepting the premise (for the purpose of being able to evaluate the book), the execution is seriously faulty. As always when youre at Dear Author, dont miss the []. One was written in 1985 and is firmly in the historical romance genre: Young Renate Rosen, a pretty Jew, works for the underground in Berlin. Not surprisingly, the things that did fall within my particular bailiwick (and ethical framework, perhaps). is part of my heartwarming Jackson Hole series. There are all kinds of things being stated as fact, sometimes after reading the book, sometimes not. published 2020, avg rating 3.94 Christianity is a proselytizing religion, and I assume that within that genre, converting someoneis fair game (as it is in the real world). published 2003, avg rating 4.46 These are almost all books that have been well received. Keenan is not on the list. The hero is shy and kind of awkward. Conversely, because so many of us who grew up in countries which were on the side of the Allies, especially the United States, are indoctrinated from childhood that everyone, absolutely everyone, in the Third Reich/Axis Powers were evil, we tend to not see the people who attempted in whatever small way they could to help their neighbors or passively resisted when they could. I went back and forth on that last one many times, because I like other works by the author, and I finally decided I just couldnt. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period. published 2020, avg rating 4.38 I am interested in challenging the idea that this book is a unique specimen. This is what an exclusionary society looks like. I appreciate this post because it does give a good, overall picture and a good, overall history of Nazi heroes in romance fiction being established before this book came into existence. published 2003, avg rating 3.67 9,182 ratings Another great read from Suzanne Brockmann, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2022. So she makes a list of rather adventurous things she wants to experience. I just draw the line at telling people what to do: dont read it, dont buy it when its not your decision to make or tell people how they should feel about a story, premise or character. The poignancy of star-crossed lovers, thrown together by the vagaries of war, doomed by circumstance to tragedy, fascinates and enthralls the romantically inclined among viewers and readers. Under the assumed identity of Kristina Mechler, an Aryan who had recently died, she travels to Munich to deliver a message to her sister and brother-in-law, and then escape to Switzerland. showcases Brockmanns signature white-knuckle suspense, romantic twists, and sexy Navy SEALs. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. Instead, it faces them head on, delivering a thought-provoking, high-octane love story with a hero and heroine one can't help but root for. Books shelved as kind-hero: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer, Daddy, Daddy and Me by Sean Michael, A Brush With Fame by Melinda Hazen, Tall, Tatted and T. Home My Books 06 Nov 2022 17:25:39 This is the first time I have read a Suzanne Brockmann book and I really enjoyed it. There are many different types of hero. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2021, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I loved this book so, so much. published 2012, avg rating 3.88 Just FYI, R. Lee Smith does NOT hold back on hard to read, dark themes. Ive done much research on World War II (at least the European theater where my book is set) including reading numerous memoirs of German soldiers and civilians. Google Book's Advance Book Search allows you to search one of the largest book databases online by using keywords, phrases, words, subject, and more. You probably started on Google, typing in everything you could remember about the title, book cover, plot, and characters. Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2017. Proceed with caution and make sure to read the warning. Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022. This story actually made me a little sad. Loved it. If you're a reader, one of the most frustrating things you can experience is forgetting the name of a book you've read (other than some dogearing your pages, that is). Author Sally Quinn says she. Just as things change rapidly in Germany, Sophies eyes are opened in ways that cause her to change deeply and admirably as a person. Dive back into Jackson Hole life and fall in love with Mitzi and Keenan. Why I Love It: There was a problem loading your book clubs. Unfortunately Emma comes to no profound conclusions about Richwalder or her role in all of this, and the book finishes in a strange melodramatic climax that leaves most of the important plot details up in the air. Allied command has ordered Captain John Nicholls to extract critical intelligence from their new Nazi POW. 26 ratings I love Suzanne Brockmanns books and this one is definitely one of the best. . [] has written a post giving historical context to the publication of this particular type of controversial []. When I read the review of For Such a Time at SBTB, the fact the hero was the head of the camp, and therefore actively involved/complicit in the Holocaust pushed my personal NOPE button in a way that the other Nazi romance didnt. Can never go wrong with Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series. After taking the blame for someone elses actions, Keenan is in the process of rebuilding his life from the ground up. This story will grip you from the start and keep you untilthe end. A quickonline search of Nazi-Jewish romance offersme at least two books featuring this plotline. Idea has been bounced around in various ways before. She has also co-written two YA novels with her daughter Melanie, and is the publisher and editor of an m/m line of category romances called Suzanne Brockmann Presents. But if I worked at it, Im sure I could come up with at least one or two romance heroes who are implicated in mass murder and/or genocide in books not set in WWII. Its not part of my makeup (which is kind of ironic given how much time I spend talking to people for whom its integral). Please try again later. published 1989, avg rating 3.85 Or I should say there wasnt enough of the kind of thing that I needed, since Im not the target audience. And how many people were forcibly resettled after WW2, being moved according to the newly agreed borders. Enhanced typesetting improvements offer faster reading with less eye strain and beautiful page layouts, even at larger font sizes. But troubles ensue. published 2020, avg rating 3.75 He's honorable and loyal and kind. Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020. published 2013, avg rating 4.01 So theyre not about Nazis, but theyre still problematic and I still read them. I didn't start the series with book one, but I plan on going back to read the books I missed. Arcs are okay Thanks in advance!!! Those arent easy to come by. A fun thing about Romance.io is it allows you to track the romance books you read, similar to Goodreads! As readers, we see these changes through Karls eyes and see how his views about Sophie change in response. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Excitedly she asked me for it. What you havent mentioned, Sunita and I dont expect you to because youre a reader is authorial ethics. I think this is The last book for now anyway I thought we would have cass the hairdressers story next maybe with noah? 890 ratings That is such a good point about how we make all the Allies wonderful and virtuous and all the Axis people evil. published 2009, avg rating 3.64 . He was a soldier, legislator, judge; he was a ruler in the Church; he had all the Puritanic traits, both good and evil. Eye on Romance is romance novel and author directory you can use to search for books by theme, hero or heroine's name, or character type. I can certainly understandwhy members of non-proselytizing religions would find any kind of conversion narrative distasteful, but it is central to the religion and to religious practice. 3. avg rating 4.27 If youre on Twitter, if you follow major blogs, or if you read online magazines, youve come across the debate. Pretty much everything really. ! A last comment is that many folks in this discussion have either declined to voice their opinion because they havent read the book, or taken to task those who do voice an opinion while admitting they have not read it. RT @adriennewritrly: Thanks Nancy! 1,054 ratings Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2020, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. 11,299 ratings Shes got a plan for that, too. Anything that draws the hero to the heroine is fantastic, be she tall, petite, curvaceous, slender, with gorgeous hair of any description. Can not believe he spent two years in jail for a crime he never did.very sad. Another great book , great story and compelling characters. But the idea that this is a one-off, that somehow this is an individual, uniquely heinous romance novel because it features a Nazi hero, is wrong. Others sprinkle in some historical accuracy but avoid the bits that could prove to complicated for the format. Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018. are Suzanne Brockmanns and Nora Roberts. Its weird to think that even with something like a Holocaust Romance there can be disagreement about the value of a specific book. I have no personal access to the imagination that produces fiction. published 2019, avg rating 4.05 There is a vested interest in continuing to see the Allied side as always on the side of all that is good/heroic/light so we rarely or ever discuss the horrors perpetrated by the Allies, ie. I think this is why so many of the fiction books set during the years of the Third Reich (considered to be 1933-1945) are generally told from the point of view of members of an underground organization or are written from the Allies point of view. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. published 2018, avg rating 4.20 Is the biggest problem that the hero is a Nazi officer? Romance.io is a website that suggest romance novels to readers based on what they've previously read. I adored Mitzi Sanchez and Keenan McGregors opposites attract romance in Her Kind of Hero! United Artists There's one hard and fast rule for the romance novel: It has to have a happy. Hello world! In 2018, Suz was given the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America. Sometimes that tent houses some pretty unsavory things, but it is a rare event when everyone agrees on what is unsavory (and I dont think this is one of those times). This book clearly brings together a number of volatile, offensive, and arguablybeyond-the-pale factors. Ill link to that post when it is published, and for people who dont read DA, Ill provide a brief summary here and we can talk about it in comments if people are interested. Romance fiction buyers span all age ranges but the largest segment (41%) is between 30 and 54 years old. I dont find this book to be an exceptional case. 6,839 ratings I get a bit ticked when the ebook price is the same as even the are Suzanne Brockmanns and Nora Roberts. Its the very fact she has that ability and used it for perverted ends that makes what shes done worth of condemnation. The background is as tragic as one would expect and for some it will be difficult to read. 446,944 ratings No law prevents any of this. Pretty much every Maya Banks book I've read features injuries. I told her I had a book that has drama, romance, betrayal, excitement, action, loss, heroes, villains, mystery and puzzles. If that is the problem, then I dont have much to say, because I dont read enough Christian inspirational romance to have a baseline. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Thankfully, there are other ways to search the internet for the romance novel title that's on the tip of your tongue. Error rating book. Her characters are well developed and bring the story to life. Much of the narrative with regard to fictional depictions of World War II is caught up in the us versus them mentality with the us being the United States/Allied Forces and the them being everyone else. Enhanced typesetting improvements offer faster reading with less eye strain and beautiful page layouts, even at larger font sizes. 06 Nov 2022 03:43:24 In fact, more often than not she hates the heroine. They were not, however, all die-hard believers in the Nazi cause (not excusing, just elaborating). Through hard work and self-sacrifice, she fulfilled her dream. Youre right to point out that the hero of the 2010 historical romance is a Germany army officer and not part of the SS. Christmas in Good Hope hit #1 on the Amazon bestseller list for both Contemporary Romance and Women's Fiction. I think the motto has always been that someone elses trash is someone elses treasure? A story that has heart. For the average American romance reader, a character in this role evokes little sympathy. It was worth the read and it was great to join with the characters from previous books in the series. Shay is the divorced mother of 2 teenage boys trying to handle life and deal with the writer's block that's making her stressed. . Social commentary infused BUD/S! I looked at the synopses of each book and the websites/blogs of the authors in the cases where I wasnt already familiar with the book. As I read the book, and the departures from the historical record became more egregious, I just kept thinking, this book needed an editor or a beta reader or SOMEONE with knowledge of the period, Judaism and the meaning of various events. I am not gonna name the author or the book in here because . Richwalder himself has two sides: a loving and caring one with Anna although Jenoff never explains what it is about her that he finds so intriguing and a conscienceless bureaucratic one that facilitates the commission of terrible crimes on the Poles and the Jews. 2,430 ratings published 2011, avg rating 3.51 29,363 ratings But she's determined to enjoy her life more fully. Will Laurence from Naomi Novik's His Majesty's Dragon springs to mind. All of the plots were carried through fully and not even once did I say, "but what happened to"Of course, these books may end up being our fairy tales of the future because, really, our world doesn't produce unselfish, unprejudiced, real life action heroes. The Breslin book turns out not to be a very good case for me, because it didnt succeed for me on its own terms. Sparks fly. We are sorry. . have read a Suzanne Brockmann book and I really enjoyed it. Ros Clarke has an excellent postwhich includes a sensitive and insightful discussion of thisaspect of the debate, and I encourage you to read it. published 2015, avg rating 3.84 The author clearly did research, and the authors note demonstrates the difference between the fiction she spun and the facts she knew. Plenty of sharp witty dialogue with romance writed Shayla who can easily stand toe to toe with Navy SEAL Can never go wrong with Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series. published 2020, avg rating 4.31 It also has great banter. published 2006, avg rating 3.73 Hi! (Disclaimer: I have for a long time wanted to write a book with a Nazi as a hero, so Ive done a lot of research into the topics up for discussion though I never read the book in question I have been told many, many times the book would never be published so it languishes on my hard drive to this day. Moreover I would like to clarify that the novel you refer to having been published in 2010 (by The Wild Rose Press, not Whiskey Creek Press), was written by someone I know and she specifically clarifies in the book that her hero is not a Nazi. And of course Birth of a Nation is a paen to the KKK. [T]his romance shines because of the growth of its characters. With each subsequent release, this heartwarming series continues to touch readers' hearts. Please use a different way to share. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022. I received an arc of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it. Posted by on November 7, 2022 in abbottbenefits center. She is currently in post-production for Out of Body, a rom-com with paranormal elements. Book 3 of my series, Judged, comes out 12/14, but Sabine's available now. Griff. But there is. published 2020, avg rating 3.96 This is a book set in 1944, primarily at the Theresienstadt camp, with a love story between the camp Kommandant and a Jewish young woman at its core. I apologize for the length of this response, but I felt compelled to write it all at the time perhaps I should develop a blog and post it there too. . If you are new to SB and her Troubleshooters series, I recommend starting from the beginning so that you get to know the other characters. Awaken Me, by Alex Grayson, is the perfect example of a . A SINGLE DAD, A SON.A FAMILY?Calli Giovanni wanted nothing to do with romance-or the law.But persistent policeman Luke Northrup wouldn't give up.His warm smile and tender embrace . Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. Refresh and try again. How can we say which side is right or wrong in how they perceived this or any story? Breslins book may be a bad example of how to do this, but there are plenty of examples that readers I know have found compelling. There was a problem adding this item to Cart. Please use a different way to share. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Her hero Grunge (Peter) is more than just a Navy seal and an American military hero. WAY OUT WEST THE HELL-RAISER AND THE PREACHER'S DAUGHTER Ross Dalton had always been troublethe kind a "good girl" like Maggie Bristol should stay away from. We're hoping to make life a little bit easier for your today by giving you the resources to find the title of romance novel you've forgotten! . In romance novels, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss' hero in The Flame & the Flower was a Chief, . In fact, I know of no books outside the romance genre which set the members of the Third Reich, active members of the Nazi party or not, as the principal/heroic characters. When I teach immigration I always include the case of the SS St. Louis ship (with Jewish refugees) and I remind my students of how long it took for the US to have a proper refugee policy. Many of Hawthorne's novels and stories, which tend to be about overbearing Puritan rulers ruthlessly persecuting others, were inspired by Hawthorne's ancestors, John Hathorne and his father William. The Audience. 820 ratings I havent yet read the book under discussion, but I wonder if it was classified as a romance just because it tells a love story. Cleo, Ive gone back and forth on this but I dont see how we avoid having these books released. published 2012, avg rating 3.96 Again I haven't read it but it seems to be a huge hit with those who have read it. If only that were the case. This book involves a s surly teenager, hot guys, and smart women. But I realize people who have read the book differ on this point (reader-response theory strikes again). As always there is the primary love story, a secondary love story between Maddy who is Peter's teenage daughter and Dingo her much older boyfriend, a historical story that tells of the shameful internment of Japanese-Americans & the thrill of a missing daughter trying to handle a dangerous situation on her own. Please try again. Always love Suz's work. We try to be a big tent. Kane is the anti-hero who kidnaps a young human woman for sex, etc while he kills other humans. There's enough other characters to keep it part of the series, yet new characters keep it fresh. I trust your judgment on all kinds of books and decide whether Im going to follow recommendations based on what I know my hard limits are. I've preordered each as soon as possible. Also make sure that when the reader meets her, her appearance ties in with any relevant personality traits. 59 ratings (Simple to describe, harder to write though!) Perhaps it was inevitable given the ideology that sat at the top of this military structure. published 2006, avg rating 3.82 It ends in an HEA. Ive read several of your blog posts as well parts of your website; I think I may have read that post initially at examiner.com, and I confused it with a blog interview where you also talked about the challenges of making a German WW2 officer a hero. Clint Eastwood made Confederate soldiers his heroes in The Outlaw Josey Wales (a movie based on a book by an actual KKK leader). Plenty of sharp witty dialogue with romance writed Shayla who can easily stand toe to toe with Navy SEAL Peter. published 1998, avg rating 4.22 In fact, the quote you posed is not from an interview, but from a post I wrote on my own blog. Looking forward to the next book. One of those surprises is SS colonel Hans Kauffmann, who falls in love with her and may be her only protection against exposure and certain death. Katie and David are captured by the Gestapo and Renate escapes by pretending again to be Kristina, a ruse fraught with danger as she discovers surprises from her characters past. Is the biggest problem that the hero is a Nazi officer and the heroine is a Jewish woman? This book involves a s surly teenager, hot guys, and smart women. Mitzi Sanchez overcame a tough childhood to become a successful orthopedic surgeon. This course will take you through everything you need to know to write the kind of romance novel that gets noticed. You cant control that. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. Ihave no desire todefend the book, either in terms of its premise or its execution. If you're writing a Cinderella story, it's . But she'd never been able to get that across to her heart. She deserves no praise for her ability to make readers believe the unthinkable and the incredible. I love Cindy Kirk and her books. Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2021. . We are all fans of problematic things, as the saying goes. Another great read from Suzanne Brockmann. Contains real page numbers based on the print edition (ISBN 0345543823). published 2019, Tall, Tatted and Tempting (The Reed Brothers, #1), About a Rogue (Desperately Seeking Duke, #1), I'll Stand By You (Blessings, Georgia #2), The Lord I Left (The Secrets of Charlotte Street, #3), A Woman Entangled (Blackshear Family, #3), A Gentleman Undone (Blackshear Family, #2), The Earl's Scandalous Wife (Marriage by Scandal, #4), Confessions of an Italian Marriage (ebook), Smart, Sexy and Secretive (The Reed Brothers, #2), Warprize (Chronicles of the Warlands, #1), Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin (Kindle Edition), To Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons, #5), To Save a Love (Soldiers and Soulmates #4), Twisted Emotions (The Camorra Chronicles, #2), Ms. Scrooge: A heartwarming, feel good Christmas romance (Kindle Edition).
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