I guess this thread was really spawned by Destroyer 2000's thread "How many guys are out there than enjoy the love stories in different Anime/Games?" The discussion in this thread turned to discussion of what made a romance in a book/movie/game good. So, now that it seems most of those who posted in that thread had a pretty good idea of what made romance bad (twelve year olds falling in love, terribly predictable stories, overly tramatized relationships), I was just curious if anyone has read any good romances lately. And I don't mean (or just mean) pure romance. I mean any book, regardless of genre, that has a rather substantial element of romance.
I'm bored out of my head with all the stuff I've been reading lately.
Looking for a GOOD romantic read. . .
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Looking for a GOOD romantic read. . .
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I would recommend Nicholas Sparks' "A Walk To Remember". Much cleaner than the movie.
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I suppose you could find females attracted to you if you stop being bad at flirting. -MSP
I suppose you could find females attracted to you if you stop being bad at flirting. -MSP
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Zilch - Posts: 1539
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I beat you to that. Oh, well, thanks for recommending it. It was a good book. (And I like the quote in your siggy. Very true;))
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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"Court Duel", a fantasy book by Sherwood Smith, has one of the best romance plots I've ever read. It keeps you guessing till the end, and has lots of action to boot. ^^
"Consider the lilies of the field. They neither sew nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed as one of these. If God so clothes the grass, which is in the field one day and cast into the oven the next, how much more will he clothe you, o ye of little faith?
-Luke 12:27-28
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"Mostly I write action/adventure, and while I dislike romance, I seem to end up doing it and I've been told I do so well. To that I give a cliche "Feh.""
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-Luke 12:27-28
-CAA's official writing shinobi.
"Mostly I write action/adventure, and while I dislike romance, I seem to end up doing it and I've been told I do so well. To that I give a cliche "Feh.""
-uc pseudonym
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Kesshin - Posts: 376
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Oh, sounds good. I'll check that out. Thanks!
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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A great romantic book I just finished reading is called "Redeeming Love" by Francine Rivers.
Inside the book, it warns that it is rated PG-13 and for good reason. It's kinda similar to the book of Hosea. Read Hosea to know what I'm talking about.
Inside the book, it warns that it is rated PG-13 and for good reason. It's kinda similar to the book of Hosea. Read Hosea to know what I'm talking about.
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
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Ssjjvash - Posts: 1073
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another great book by Francine Rivers is "The Crimson Thread." actually, all of the books that i have read by Francine Rivers have been great reads.
if you are looking for a historical/adventure/romance series, read the Appomattox Saga by Gilbert Morris. i am reading through the series now, and am on book 5 out of 10, and imo, the books get better as the series progresses.
if you are looking for a historical/adventure/romance series, read the Appomattox Saga by Gilbert Morris. i am reading through the series now, and am on book 5 out of 10, and imo, the books get better as the series progresses.
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soul alive - Posts: 1523
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Oxygen by John B. Olson and Randall Ingermason has a great, clean romance to it. It's also a sci-fi book (NASA, missions to Mars, set in 2010 sort of thing), and without a doubt one of the best ones I've ever read--Christian or otherwise. It's not centered around romance, but there's a good dose of it in there with very believable situations/relationships.
If you're into history, try also The Wakefield Dynasty Series. Each book (if I remember correctly) follows a generation of a family in England from the time right before Elizabeth I to the pilgrims coming to America. So, for there to be a next generation, there has to be a little romance in the previous one, right?
Seriously though, it's a great series. Also, for the history lover, try The Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers. Gypsy actually got me hooked on this series and it's fantastic! Good dose of clean, Christian romance in there as well.
(btw, all these books I've listed are technically Christian, but none of them read like "christian" books--i.e. none of the cheesy bland morals just thrown in there or unbelievable characters)
If you're into history, try also The Wakefield Dynasty Series. Each book (if I remember correctly) follows a generation of a family in England from the time right before Elizabeth I to the pilgrims coming to America. So, for there to be a next generation, there has to be a little romance in the previous one, right?
Seriously though, it's a great series. Also, for the history lover, try The Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers. Gypsy actually got me hooked on this series and it's fantastic! Good dose of clean, Christian romance in there as well.
(btw, all these books I've listed are technically Christian, but none of them read like "christian" books--i.e. none of the cheesy bland morals just thrown in there or unbelievable characters)
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Ashley - Posts: 7364
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The Time Traveler's Wife, it'll make you cry lemme tell ya.
Elsewhere in the Land of Parrots, it's sorta kooky and fun about two people that just sort of converge in one place.
How old are you btw?
Elsewhere in the Land of Parrots, it's sorta kooky and fun about two people that just sort of converge in one place.
How old are you btw?
Maybe our mistakes are what make our fate. Without them, what would shape our lives? Perhaps if we never veered off course, we wouldn't fall in love, or have babies, or be who we are. After all, seasons change. So do cities. People come into your life and people go. But it's comforting to know the ones you love are always in your heart. And if you're very lucky, a plane ride away.
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Twilly Spree - Posts: 334
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Old enoguh to read most anything anyone would have the guts to recommend on a christian site. . J/k. If you must know, I'm just shy of seventeen.
. J/k. If you must know, I'm just shy of seventeen.Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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'Not My Will' is a wonderful romance book. You should definitely read it, I loved it.
The plot was great and the book itself was very well written. I think you'd like it. And it's Christian too.
You should check it out.
The plot was great and the book itself was very well written. I think you'd like it. And it's Christian too.
You should check it out.
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