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10. Reading a romance makes a rainy day seem like a treat.
9. I love being surprised by twists and turns of the plot, but knowing there will be a HEA.
8. Learning something new with every book: something about history, or professions I’m unfamiliar with.
7. I love that Romance encompasses so many different genres – suspense & thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, history.
6. It makes me happy to read about a couple coming together because they can
overcome whatever obstacles are in their way.
5. Romance books can be sweet and funny.
4. Romances can be mean and gritty.
3. I enjoy getting to know the hero and heroine – all their hopes and dreams as well as their failings.
2. I love to immerse myself in the hero and heroine’s world. Maybe in the here and now – maybe far in the past or the future.
1. Romance books make me want to snuggle with my hubby!
I’ve told you mine – now you tell me yours. What do you like most about reading romance? I’m going to draw the name of one commenter and send her a copy of The Warrior Laird.
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Sep 24th
2012
1:40 am
Katherine Garbera Said:
What I love best about romance novels is that moment where you think all is lost and you feel that punch in the gut that the hero and heroine might never be together and then the characters do whatever they can to be with each other.
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Sep 24th
2012
7:02 am
Shana Said:
I read it to escape. I like getting away from all the mundane things in my life and stepping into someone else’s life.
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Sep 24th
2012
7:13 am
Kristan Higgins Said:
I agree with Katherine…when you FEEL how hard it is for the character, when they’re just unable to come through in that moment…for some weird reason, I love that. Maybe it’s because they break through in the end.
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Sep 24th
2012
7:29 am
Stefanie D Said:
I love the happy endings.
Normal life can be sad and difficult sometimes. The characters in the books also expirience some obstacles, but everything turns out in the end. It gives you a little hope that your situation will turn out okay also.
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Sep 24th
2012
9:00 am
Danielle Gorman Said:
I read for the escape and to experience the feel of falling in love over and over. I love that reading romance gives me butterflies and makes my heart stop. There is nothing better than curling up with a book that can make you forget everything and just make you sigh with relief.
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Sep 24th
2012
9:14 am
Margo Maguire Said:
Oh yeah – that black moment when you feel like all is lost. But then… !!!
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Sep 24th
2012
9:15 am
Margo Maguire Said:
Definitely read for the escape, Danielle. That’s why I love reading on rainy days – you just feel like you’re in another world while you read.
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Sep 24th
2012
10:20 am
RobynDeHart Said:
Great list, Margo!
I read romances for many of the same reasons. I love history and this makes it come alive for me. I love police procedurals (most of my TV shows) but reading them combined with a romance is the best because you get the noodly stuff combined with heat and passion. I love falling in love, those giddy feelings, makes me love my husband (in that new, fresh way) all over again. I love the enduring power of love and seeing the truth of that theme again and again is empowering, makes the world we live in not so dark and depressing. And because it’s awesome!
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Sep 24th
2012
11:52 am
Connie Fischer Said:
You really nailed it with that great list. I have been reading romance novels for what seems like a gazillion years and they just keep getting better and better. I love to learn about the particular time period in which the novels was written. I’ve always felt that history, as taught in classrooms, tends to be dry, dull and boring. At least it was for me. Then, I starting reading more and more romance novels and found that I really enjoy learning about the past. Wouldn’t it be nice if teachers would allow students to read and discuss a novel in class? It doesn’t have to be about the “good parts” but rather stress the dress, the mode of travel and the manners. Reading romance novels allows me to let my imagination relax and be taken back to a more graceful time. Throw in a handsome hero and a beautiful heroine and I’m a really happy reader.
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Sep 24th
2012
12:02 pm
Melody May Said:
Oh Margo, I love reading romance novels, because it gives that warm fuzzy feeling of a happy ending. You find a thrill when you are Bitting your nails hoping that everything will workout. Oh there are so many reasons.
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Sep 24th
2012
2:44 pm
Na S. Said:
I read romances for the love! It makes me feel happy to see love conquer all, whether it takes months or years.
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Sep 24th
2012
2:45 pm
bn100 Said:
I like the happily ever after.
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Sep 24th
2012
2:52 pm
CateS Said:
I read romance for it’s ability to make one forget the everyday woes of the world…
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Sep 24th
2012
5:03 pm
Margo Maguire Said:
Oh yeah – Melody May – that warm, fuzzy feeling. Goes with the territory!
Na – I know! So many different kinds of HEAs – quick or not. They’re all good.
bn100 – HEA for sure. Love knowing it’s going to happen.
Cate – I know exactly what you mean. You can totally escape with a Romance novel.
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Sep 24th
2012
5:56 pm
Marian the Librarian Said:
Satisfaction guaranteed. I love the ” Happy Ever After ” too! It’s like quenching your thirst on a hot day with a cold vanilla milkshake! Yummy, and so satisfying!
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Sep 24th
2012
7:18 pm
Julie Said:
I read romance to escape everyday life–I’d much rather be hanging around shifters or secret agents.
And romances just leave me in a great mood!
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Sep 24th
2012
7:28 pm
catslady Said:
Everything you said. I read other types of books but I constantly come back to my romances. They make me happy. And since I love variety, there is every type of story imaginable. The last book I read that was not a romance had me totally depressed and my reaction is why am I reading this!!! I want to be taken away but why not to a happy place
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Sep 24th
2012
8:46 pm
Alyn Yang Said:
I read it because I’m nosy and I like to butt into people’s personal love lives. Seeing as I can’t do that in real life, I do it to people in books.
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Sep 24th
2012
9:23 pm
Sandi Jones Said:
I’m a sucker for the way love conquers all!
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Sep 24th
2012
9:48 pm
Sheryl Nyary Said:
The thing that I love most about romance books is that you can experience a different time and place. It is getting to the hea and falling in love with the characters.
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Sep 25th
2012
1:59 am
Nancy Robards Thompson Said:
Fun post, Margo! I love experiencing that feeling of falling in love right along with the hero and heroine. And always, always, I love the happy ending.
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Sep 25th
2012
6:26 am
Emily McKay Said:
My reason is a variation on your number one. Romances remind me why I love my hubby!
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Sep 25th
2012
8:32 am
Laurie G Said:
1) Visit new countries, cities, places
2) learn customs of other countries
3) HEA!
4) Escape everyday life… routine
5) meet interesting characters
6) Fall in love all over again
7) be entertained
8) have something interesting to do while you wait for loved ones or for an appointment
9) enjoy and respect an authors talent
10) meet fellow romance lovers via romance blogs, books etc
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Sep 25th
2012
10:49 am
Heather E Said:
I love reading romance because of the feel-good feelings, the adventure of travel, the excitement of new love in the early stages (after 18 years of marriage it is often hard to recall), the artful way each author is different in delivery and emotion and of course for the HEA! I don’t like reading any books without a HEA unless it is continued with a guaranteed HEA at the end. I love books because they leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, like a good movie but they last longer! Oh, and I love expanding my vocabulary or reading something that makes me think “hum, what a great way to use that word!”
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Sep 25th
2012
12:38 pm
Cathy P Said:
I love to read romances for many reasons. Here are just a few of the reasons:
(1) History and visiting places I have never been
(2) HEAs
(3) Escapism and feeling like I am a character in the book
(4) Meeting/Reading new authors or old ones
(5) They leave me feeling warm and happy
(6) I learn new things from reading them
(7) Falling in love over and over again
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