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rebouks · 4 months ago
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[crickets chirping] [Robin gasped as he woke, scrambling backwards through the brush; he was pretty sure by now that ghosts couldn’t hurt him, at least not directly, but this particular entity was still unknown-.. and very close] Robin: AH! ?: AHHH! [Seemingly just as surprised as he was, the startled sprit mimicked Robin’s exclamation] Robin: Sorry! ?: Thou see me-.. hear me?! Robin: Yeah.. that’s a good thing though, right? ?: ‘Tis certainly different. Robin: Wait, where are you going-.. what’s your name? Heath: Erm, ‘tis Heath-.. methinks. Robin: I’ve never seen you here before. Heath: I’ve seen thou-.. and that curious thing around thy neck. Robin: How long have you been, uh… Heath: Dead? Oh, a while. Robin: It’s a camera. Whatever you take a picture of will be captured just as you see it, forever-.. as long as the photo lasts anyway. Don’t ask me how it works though, ‘cause you wouldn’t believe me. [Heath squinted with simultaneous suspicion and bewilderment] Robin: Here’s one I took earlier-.. that weird orb thing there? That’s what you’d look like if I took a picture of you. I think because you’re not physically here anymore, you don’t show up, but I don’t know for sure. Heath: I’m not entirely certain what thou speak upon, yet it hath an air of witchcraft about it if thou bid me. [phone ringing] Robin: Hang on. Heath: I’m not e’en going to bid what that is. Robin: Sorry, mom.. I fell asleep. Courtney: Where are you? Robin: On the island-.. Devin said I could use the boat whenever. Courtney: [sighs] Can you just come home, please? Robin: Yeah, I’m coming. [Robin stared at his phone briefly before sticking it back in his pocket, he didn’t like phones at the best of times – being unable to read the person he was conversing with, even a little, felt inherently wrong – but this felt worse than usual] Robin: I’ve gotta go. Heath: Well, ‘tis not as though I be going anywhere-.. apparently. Robin: I’ll show you some more pictures next time, I promise! Heath: I suppose that’d be nice…
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ichverdurstehier · 5 months ago
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Can someone have a shattered soul but not be dead? Is a shattered soul inherently fatal? Like from trauma
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medievalandfantasymelee · 2 months ago
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THE HOT MEDIEVAL & FANTASY MEN MELEE
FIRST ROUND: 70th Tilt
Adhemar, Count of Anjou, A Knight's Tale (2001) VS. Robin Hood, The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
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Adhemar, Count of Anjou, A Knight's Tale (2001) Portrayed by: Rufus Sewell Defeated Opponents: - Sir Bowen [Dennis Quaid], Dragonheart (1996)
“Okay, I get it, he's a terrible person. He cheats at jousting, he's mean to his herald, he ranks women somewhere below trophies and horses. But reader, I DON'T CARE. I can't help it. I admit that when I was younger (and perhaps more sensible) it was all about William/Ulric and his charming smile. But Adhemar... I would commit CRIMES for this man. Those eyes, the cheekbones, the glower! Do I think I could fix him? No. But, god, we could make each other worse!”
Robin Hood, The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Portrayed by: Errol Flynn Defeated Opponents: - High King Peter the Magnificent [Noah Huntley], The Chronicles of Narnia (2005-2010)
“In so many ways Errol Flynn is the blueprint for every Robin Hood that came after him—nobody should be able to make a cocky guy who laughs all the time likeable, yet Flynn brings so much charm you can't help but fall in love with him. He is truly a merry man, yet somehow not annoying, and his balance between caring deeply about the people affected by the taxes and his own lighthearted approach to life is just.... can anybody Robin Hood more than this Robin Hood? I don't think so.”
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For Count Adhemar:
For Robin Hood:
“Look, I'm going to say it: we wouldn't have most of the men and media properties in this tournament if it weren't for Errol Flynn, his weaponizable charm, and the way his thighs look in tights.”
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mermaidsirennikita · 1 year ago
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Since you’ve done a list of HR heroes ranked by how likely they are to get pegged, can you do the same for IAD heroes?
Ummmmmm yes lol. THANKS. I will leave out Cas and Mirceo from Shadow's Seduction, as they're together, have dicks, and enjoy fucking each other with them, so I don't think we need to clarify that.
Random one-off future heroes or just someone else:
Kristoff: sweeping prediction, if any IAD hero gets pegged on the page it's gonna be Kristoff because he's with literal valkyrie queen Furie
Heath the Werepire: he has lost his werewolfitude and ability to love... can his fated mate Kosmina teach him to enjoy a prostate massage again? Find out in Heath's book!
Thad: can't comment because even though he's thousands of years old, he's baby, and I KNOW he's tried to talk to Lothaire about some some feminist sex conference he's been to at his local university, and I know he was like "have you ever attempted to use a butt plug on yourself while attempting to understand the patriarchy Mr. Lothaire", and I know Lothaire broke his legs again
Rune Darklight, Sweet Ruin. Listen I've gotta say, Rune gets pegged multiple times a week, and anyone who wants to fight me can talk to the wall.
Murdoch Wroth, Untouchable. So Murdoch and Dani are into it, and I'm absolutely sure she pegged him with an icicle off-page in that book.
Cadeon Woede, Dark Desires After Dusk. Cade has been pegged often, he's into it, and Holly is down for it even if she has drink some margaritas beforehand.
Conrad Roth, Dark Needs at Night's Edge. Conrad and Neomi do it, they enjoy it, it's kinda therapeutic, they cry, and he for sure rips the strap off her and fucks the shit out of her. Every time. I can see how this would be written, and it is vivid.
Lothaire Daciano, Lothaire. NOT AS HIGH AS YOU WOULD THINK!!!! Obviously, Ellie pegs Lothaire, duh. But do I think it's a top priority? No. However, I also think that Ellie and Lothaire's sex life is very dependent on this idea that she's a brat and he just can't handle her and then he snaps, so like. There are OTHER acts that probably suit them more. When they do it, I imagine much blood is shed and sheets have to be burned.
Thronos Talos, Dark Skye. Obviously, Thronos was raised by the Magical Mormon Angels, so he has some religious conditioning to unpack, but Lanthe is about it and we know canonically that Thronos ate his own cum out of her on the reg so. I'm sure it's a regular thing.
Bowen MacRieve, Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night. Bowen and Mariketa have one of the earlier sorta of semi-femdom scenes in the series, the first time they have sex when Mariketa uses tree vines to magically restrain Bowen while they're fucking because he's in Beast mode. I think EVERY werewolf has been pegged, because they're inherent pleasers. I think BOWEN has been pegged while the Beast is out, with the help of Mari's magic.
Nikolai Wroth, The Warlord Wants Forever. I think Myst has a pretty dominant energy, and I'm sure it's come up and been tried because Nikolai actually isn't that experienced. Do I think it's enjoyed? Yes. Do I think it's routine? No.
Sebastian Wroth, No Rest for the Wicked. UMMMM I think that's a yes. However, I actually don't think they do it often, because Kaderin is like... yeah, she chains him up and sucks him off while he's chained, but Kaderin is surprisingly into his big unexpected shows of dominance. So when it does happen, I think he flips the game on her and starts riding it.
Munro MacRieve, Munro. One of the least toxically masculine IAD heroes, for sure Munro was pegged before he met Kereny (because he was a slut) and he would be pegged after.
Sian Infernas, Wicked Abyss. Sian is someone who I feel like probably said something homophobic about pegging in the past, but he learned, got better, and is ultimately a simp.
Lachlain MacRieve, A Hunger Like No Other. I think that Lachlain is probably not SUPER into pegging, but I also think that what Emma wants, Emma gets. Like, Emma is def getting pregnant before this series is over, whether or not Lachlain wants to wait until after the Apocalypse. If she pegged him while drinking his blood, I think he'd be SUUUUUPER into it.
Declan Chase, Dreams of a Dark Warrior. I think DC has a lot of trauma and control issues surrounding that trauma, but I also think Regin is into it, he's into getting beaten up by Regin, and he'd probably be down if it was REEEEEEEALLY kinky. Like, restraints, blindfolds, gags, she's telling him an elaborate story during.
Uilleam MacRieve, MacRieve. Obviously, MacRieve has a lot of sexual trauma, and I do think he's very control-based, but once he finds his zen with Chloe he seems really loosey-goosey about sex, soooooo. I'm sure it's happening. Buuuut it didn't happen before Chloe, because I think it's canon that after he grew up, MacRieve only had sex doggy style in full Beast mode until her. He didn't even EAT PUSSY until Chloe. He was a LOST MAN. That's why all the other werewolves looked at him with SADNESS and PITY. He was the Rudolph of Clan MacRieve, but instead of being a red-nosed reindeer he was the one who had not performed cunnilingus with VERVE AND PANACHE.
Garreth MacRieve, Pleasure of a Dark Prince. OBVIOUSLY. OBVIOUSLY. Garreth has been pegged, and he will be pegged again, but I actually don't think he and Lucia do it often because like... Lucia is reeeeally subby with Garreth. And you can be submissive and peg someone, but I just feel like their dynamic is very "you're tired, I take care of you", and I don't think they do it much. Not because of a lack of desire, but I think that Garreth and Lucia have like, extremely passionate yet interestingly vanilla sex. But it's so weirdly emotional that it somehow seems kinky. Garreth and Lucia look into each other's eyes as they kiss, tongues and all.
Trehan Daciano, Shadow's Claim. Eh. I don't think Trehan is that adventurous, and I don't think Bettina's that curious. Give them a while.
Malkolm Slaine, Demon from the Dark. So Malkolm, I think, would be potentially open to it? But he's very very traumatized from the abuse he suffered as a child, and I think it would be too stressful.
Rydstrom Weode, Kiss of a Demon King. Yeah so Sabine is very much too lazy to do this, Rydstrom would never trust her to care for sex toys or lube so it's a lot of work, and I'll be honest, I looooove Rydstrom, he is a TOP hero for me, but lol, Rydstrom is NOT down for that.
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whatsissue · 1 month ago
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SNL Recap: Maya Rudolph and James Austin Johnson Face Off as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump, Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey and Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris on 'Saturday Night Live.' Will Heath/NBC SNL Recap: Maya Rudolph and James Austin Johnson Face Off as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Family Feud In a brilliant satirical twist on political debates, Saturday Night Live (SNL) brought back fan-favorites Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris and James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump. This time, they faced off on the iconic game show Family Feud, hosted by the ever-charismatic Kenan Thompson as Steve Harvey. The sketch not only provided laughs but also cleverly highlighted the absurdities of political rivalries in a humorous game show format. A Hilarious Introduction The sketch opened with Thompson introducing himself with his signature humor: “I am Steve Harvey and I have spent the past 20 years hosting every show on TV as my alibi for them Diddy parties.” The audience erupted in laughter as he set the stage for a comedic showdown between the two political rivals. Thompson then introduced the Democratic side, which featured Harris (Rudolph), Tim Walz (played by Jim Gaffigan), Joe Biden (portrayed by Dana Carvey), and Douglas Emhoff (played by Andy Samberg). On the Republican side, Johnson’s Trump was flanked by J.D. Vance (played by Bowen Yang), Donald Trump Jr. (played by Mikey Day), and a notably absent Melania Trump. Rudolph's Harris wasted no time with her sharp wit and humor. Upon her introduction, she quipped, “It’s wonderful to be here, Steve. I love to see a man getting paid millions of dollars at his black job.” The line drew laughter from the audience, showcasing her ability to blend humor with social commentary. She then humorously recounted her recent media blitz, stating, “I went on Howard Stern to reach the horny cab drivers and on The View for the horny moms.” This self-aware commentary was not only funny but also highlighted the often ridiculous lengths politicians go to in order to connect with various voter demographics. She concluded her introduction with a powerful message aimed at young women: “You need to go to the ballot box if you want the government out your ballot box,” reinforcing the importance of civic engagement. The Game Begins As the game commenced, Thompson's Harvey introduced the first question: “What’s something that you keep in your glove compartment?” The comedic tension built as Harris took the floor. In a humorous detour, she began discussing her middle-class upbringing, sharing anecdotes about her mother and sister, before finally answering the question with a punchline, “Oh, a Glock, Steve. A big ole Glock.” The unexpected answer elicited laughter and applause from the audience, and the Democrats seized control of the board. Next was Samberg’s Emhoff, who attempted to mirror Harris’s boldness by echoing her answer. “Steve, a Glock,” he confidently stated, adding another point to their team. However, the momentum shifted when Gaffigan’s Walz and Carvey’s Biden offered less impressive answers, leading to a missed opportunity for the Democrats. The Republicans then had their chance to steal. Thompson turned to Trump first, who responded with characteristic bravado. “Well, Steve, I’ve never ridden in the front seat of cars, so this question is very unfair,” he declared, setting the stage for a lengthy, rambling rant that veered off-topic. The audience laughed at Johnson’s portrayal of Trump, which effectively captured the former president’s penchant for long-winded speeches. In a moment of comedic genius, Thompson’s Harvey, growing increasingly frustrated, yelled, “Show me dementia!” The audience erupted at the absurdity, but that answer wasn’t on the board, leading to a decisive victory for the Democrats. The sketch perfectly encapsulated the chaotic nature of political discourse, using humor to address serious issues. Ariana Grande Hosts The episode featured Ariana Grande returning to Studio 8H to host SNL for the second time, a notable comeback since her hosting debut in 2016. Grande also performed as the musical guest during Josh Brolin’s episode last season, making her presence even more anticipated. This week, the legendary Stevie Nicks took on the role of musical guest. Grande opened her monologue with a lighthearted promise to keep things “low-key.” “I’m just hosting. I’m not gonna make this about me. I’m just gonna have fun,” she stated, setting the tone for her appearance. However, true to her vibrant personality, she soon broke into song, showcasing her impressive vocal range with a medley that included spot-on impressions of Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani. During one segment, Yang joined her on stage dressed as Glinda from The Wizard of Oz, prompting Grande to playfully inform him, “Bowen, didn’t anybody tell you? We cut the Wicked sketch.” This line not only highlighted her comedic timing but also connected with the audience, who appreciated the reference to Broadway. Grande further entertained the audience with her playful declaration, “The other last thing I’m not gonna do is bring out some hot dancers to do some insanely high kicks,” only to be joined by a troupe of dancers for a lively performance. The “We Can’t Be Friends” artist continued to flex her vocal prowess, singing, “If you’re looking for a diva, don’t look over here. ‘Cause tonight, I’m keeping it low-key.” Conclusion The latest episode of Saturday Night Live successfully blended political satire with musical entertainment, showcasing the talents of both the cast and the host. The Family Feud sketch provided a humorous critique of political rivalries while highlighting the absurdity of contemporary discourse. Ariana Grande’s return added an extra layer of excitement, as her performances captivated the audience and showcased her multifaceted talents. As SNL continues to tackle current events with humor and creativity, viewers can look forward to more memorable moments that reflect the ever-evolving landscape of politics and entertainment. The combination of sharp satire, musical performances, and engaging sketches ensures that SNL remains a cultural touchstone in American television. 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All the Black Actresses in 6 Years of Henry Danger
I'm looking at 30 people. I remember 7. How about y'all? @adorkable-blackgirl @chenoahchantel @daintyurbanprincess @heyimtavia @imma-sensitive-btch @pearlseleganciess @kiddangers @sevenseashigh @bitchmilsky
Daniella's page don't have a photo. She's literally an Instagram model. They couldn't find nothing? 😒
Also, somebody lyin'. These characters didn't all have no names that were spoken on this show. I don't recall very many names.
Ran out of tag room #vanettasmith #leshayntomlinson #brittanybutler #aprilmarshallmiller
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ppetertinglee · 4 years ago
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Hi guys, just thought I’d let you all know I’ve created a new groupchat for people who may need some emotional support. This can range from just needing an ear to rant or needing some mental health advice. You can join to help others and/or seek help and make some new friends!
Here’s the Link! https://www.tumblr.com/chat/TV07kZzIahhxEovPpWiTWw/emotional-support
(Please note that I am not a professional and I will give advice based on my own experiences and knowledge!)
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madonnandchild · 7 years ago
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yet another book haul from half price books 📚
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bookaddict24-7 · 3 years ago
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New Young Adult Releases Coming Out Today! (November 2nd, 2021)
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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!
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New Standalones/First in a Series:
Gilded by Marissa Meyer 
Sway With Me by Syed M. Masood
Into the Bloodred Woods by Martha Brockenbrough
You Can Go Your Own Way by Eric Smith
Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards
Coming Back by Jessi Zabarsky
Dreams Lie Beneath by Rebecca Ross
Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes
Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed by Various
Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen
Cupcake by Cookie O'Gorman
Margot Mertz Takes It Down by Carrie McCrossen & Ian McWethy
The Reckless Kind by Carly Heath
Going Viral: A Socially Distant Love Story by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc
Briar Girls by Rebecca Kim Wells
Tiny Dancer by Siena Cherson Siegel & Mark Siegel
Blame it On the Mistletoe by Beth Garrod
Where Echoes Lie by Shannon Schuren
Freedom Swimmer by Wai Chim
The Ballad of Dinah Coldwell by Kate Brauning
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New Sequels: 
A Psalm of Storms & Silence (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #2) by Roseanne A. Brown
Fourth Comings (Jessica Darling #4) by Megan McCafferty--Reprint
Girls of Fate & Fury (Girls of Paper and Fire #3) by Natasha Ngan
Terciel & Elinor (The Old Kingdom #6) by Garth Nix
Faith: Greater Heights (Faith Herbert Origin Story #2) by Julie Murphy 
Fat Angie: Homecoming (Fat Angie #3) by E.E. Charlton-Trujillo
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Happy reading!
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accessiblefc · 2 years ago
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[ID: four images with a statement from the NWSLPA dated October 17, 2022:
Today, a jointly selected impartial arbitrator issued a ruling agreeing with the NWSL Players Association’s position that 22 Players with 6 or more NWSL Service Years and contracts that expire on December 31, 2022 were eligible for free agency when the free agency window opened on August 26, 2022. Under Section 13.5 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Players with six (6) or more NWSL Service Years whose contracts are expiring on December 31, 2022 are eligible for free agency. The NWSL Players Association filed a grievance to enforce the free agency provisions of the contract on August 16, 2022. Hearings were held on October 4 and 6, 2022.
Each of these 22 contested free agents entered into contracts with their clubs that expire on December 31, 2022, and which contained a club option for 2023. The impartial arbitrator ruled that these options must have been exercised before the free agency window opened on August 26, 2022 in order to extend the term of the contract. No player received written notice from the NWSL of an intent to exercise the option before the first-ever free agency window opened.
The grievance and arbitration procedure that is contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is, itself, a win for collective bargaining. Through this process, the NWSL and the NWSL Players Association agree to submit issues where we cannot reach agreement to a jointly selected, impartial arbitrator. The grievance and arbitration procedure is a fair, collectively bargained mechanism that provides finality and instills confidence in the outcome.
The NWSL Players Association appreciates the parties’ commitment to a fair process, the diligence of the impartial arbitrator, and, as always, the engagement and solidarity of Players that makes our union strong.
 Newly Declared Free Agents Retroactive to August 26, 2022:
Lauren Barnes, Katie Bowen, Danielle Colaprico, Jaelene Daniels, Debinha, Vanessa DiBernardo, Makenzy Doniak, Morgan Gautrat, Tobin Heath, Rachel Hill, Kaitlyn Johnson, Estelle Johnson, Domi Richardson, Katelyn Rowland, Sophie Schmidt, Christine Sinclair, Meredith Speck, Jasmyne Spencer, Nicole Stanton, Jodie Taylor, Arin Wright, McCall Zerboni
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respectingromance · 5 years ago
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So you’d like to try romance
If you’re interested in reading romance or would just like to know a bit more about the genre by reading books instead of going off of whatever nonsense you’ve heard about it, here’s a list grouped by arbitrary categories that I made up as I went.
“I have a shelf of chick lit, but I just don’t know where to start with those books.”
Congrats! If you read “chick lit,” then you’ve probably already read romance because the generally agreed upon definition of a romance novel is a story that 1. centers on a love story and 2. has an emotionally satisfying ending. Lots of chick lit fits those two rules. It’s all just marketing.
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
Roomies by Christina Lauren
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Pretty much anything with a colorful illustrated cover featuring two people: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston; Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert; No Judgments by Meg Cabot; etc.
“I have a shelf of historical fiction and historical romance is such a natural fit for me it’s really a wonder that I haven’t read any of it yet.”
Three Weeks with Lady X by Eloisa James
Diary of an Accidental Wallflower by Jennifer McQuiston
A Lady by Midnight by Tessa Dare
One Night in London by Caroline Linden
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
“Listen, if I’m going to read romance, I want to read the classics.”
I’m listing the classics that I like because it’s my list. 
Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (2006)
Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey (1990)
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (2002)
Mackenzie’s Mountain by Linda Howard (1989)
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale (1992)
Ransom by Julie Garwood (1999)
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (1994)
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase (1995)
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (1998), Vision in White by Nora Roberts (2009), anything you want by Nora Roberts, including Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (who is Nora Roberts) (1995)
“You’re giving me too much REALITY. Where’s the fantasy?!”
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
“No, no, no, that’s all too far-fetched for me. I want to read about things that could really happen.”
Hard Hitter by Sarina Bowen
Something About You by Julie James
Act Like It by Lucy Parker
“No! I’ve spent years hearing about all the weird stuff in romance novels! Give me your wildest shenanigans or give me nothing!”
Warrior’s Woman and Keeper of the Heart by Johanna Lindsey (Actually, just read any old-school Lindsey.)
The Red Hot Cajun by Sandra Hill
I listed Dark Lover by J.R. Ward above. Keep reading the Black Dagger Brotherhood series if you want to go from the shallow end to the deep end and beyond.
Iron Cowboy by Diana Palmer -- or just read this review on Smart Bitches Trashy Books.
Pregnesia by Carla Cassidy -- or just read this review on Smart Bitches Trashy Books.
“Okay, now I’m really pissed off because I knew romance had a ‘diversity problem’ and you didn’t include enough writers of color or diverse characters or people who aren’t straight for me.”
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Wrong to Need You by Alisha Rai
A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins
A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev
Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon
A Seditious Affair by K.J. Charles
Trade Me by Courtney Milan
The Ruin of a Rake by Cat Sebastian
“I’m a dedicated romance reader, you didn’t include my favorite author or favorite book, and now I’m annoyed.”
Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson
Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath
Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
Beard Science by Penny Reid
Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas
The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley
Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan
Look, just imagine I included your favorite here, okay?
“Wait, I know of some pretty big novelists who aren’t on this list. Why aren’t you recommending them?”
Nicholas Sparks is a jerk about the romance genre, even though romance readers are the reason he’s rich. Screw him.
Same for Diana Gabaldon.
Danielle Steele doesn’t write romance novels.
Everyone knows about Jane Austen.
Georgette Heyer was an anti-Semitic trash person.
That about covers it. Happy reading!
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medievalandfantasymelee · 3 months ago
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The Properties
A Comprehensive* Index of Films, Shows and Franchises whence our Noble and Worthy contenders hail.
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The 13th Warrior (1999) [Film] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Omar Sharif
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A Knight’s Tale (2001) [Film] Genre: Comedy, Action, Romance Starring: Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Rufus Sewell, Alan Tudyk, Laura Fraser, Paul Bettany, James Purefoy
The Accursed Kings (1972-1973) [TV Series] Genre: Political Drama Starring: Jean Piat
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, Claude Rains, Patrick Knowles
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955-1959) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Richard Greene, Alan Wheatley
Aladdin (2019) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Romance Starring: Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith, Marwan Kenzari
Army of Darkness (1992) [Film] Genre: Action, Comedy, Dark Fantasy, Horror Starring: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert
Arn: The Knight Templar (2007) [Film Series] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Joakim Nätterqvist, Stellan Skarsgård, Sofia Helin, Milind Soman
Arthur of the Britons (1972-1973) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Oliver Tobias, Michael Gothard, Brian Blessed
Assassin’s Creed (2016) [Film] Genre: Action
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson
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Baahubali (2015-2017) [Film Franchise] Genre: Action Starring: Prabhas, Anushka Shetty
Becket (1964) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole
Beowulf & Grendel (2005) [Film] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Gerard Butler, Ingvar Sigurðson, Stellan Skarsgård, Tony Curran, Rory McCann, Sarah Polley
The Black Adder (1982) [Season 1 of Blackadder TV Series] Genre: Comedy Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Tim McInnerny, Brian Blessed, Robert East
Borgia (2011-2014) [TV Series] Genre: Political, Drama Starring: John Doman, Mark Ryder, Isolda Dychauk, Diarmuid Noyes
The Borgias (2011-2013) [TV Series] Genre: Political, Drama Starring: Jeremy Irons, Francois Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, David Oakes, Lotte Verbeek, Joanne Whalley, Sean Harris, Julian Bleach
Braveheart (1995) [Film] Genre: Action Starring: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGooan
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Cadfael (1994-1998) [TV Series] Genre: Mystery Starring: Derek Jacobi, Sean Pertwee
Camelot (1967) [Film] Genre: Musical, Drama Starring: Richard Harris, Vanessa Redgrave, Franco Nero
The Canterbury Tales (1972) [Film] Genre: Dark Comedy, Drama Starring: Pier Paolo Pasolini, Josephine Chaplin
Carlos, rey Emperador (2015-2016) [TV Series] Genre: Political, Drama Starring: Álvaro Cervantes, Bianca Suárez
The Chronicles of Narnia (2005-2010) [Film Franchise] Genre: Fantasy, Action Starring: William Mosely, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter, Liam Neeson, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy, Peter Dinklage, Eddie Izzard, Warwick Davis, Ken Stott, Cornell John
The Court Jester (1955) [Film] Genre: Musical, Comedy, Romance Starring: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury
Covington Cross (1992) [TV Series] Genre: Drama Starring: Nigel Terry, Cheri Lunghi, Jonathan Firth
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Doctor Who: “Battlefield” (1989) [TV Serial] Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy Starring: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Jean Marsh, Christopher Bowen, Marcus Gilbert
Doctor Who: “The Robot of Sherwood (2014) [TV Episode] Genre: Science Fiction, Action Starring: Peter Capaldi, Jenna Louise Coleman, Tom Riley, Ben Miller
Double World (2020) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Action Starring: Henry Lau, Peter Ho
Dracula Untold (2014) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Action Starring: Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Charles Dance
Dragonheart (1996) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Action Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, David Thewlis
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Starring: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant
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Edward II (1991) [Film] Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Steven Waddington, Andrew Tiernan, Tilda Swinton, Nigel Terry, Jerome Flynn
Ella Enchanted (2004) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy Starring: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Foxx, Joanna Lumley
Eragon (2006) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Action Starring: Ed Speelers, Jeremy Irons, Garrett Hedlund
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) [Film] Genre: Romance, Drama Starring: Drew Barrymore, Dougray Scott
Excalibur (1981) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Action Starring: Nigel Terry, Cheri Lunghi, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Nicol Williamson, Gabriel Byrne
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First Knight (1995) [Film] Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Sean Connery
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Galavant (2015-2016) [TV Show] Genre: Musical, Fantasy, Comedy Starring: Joshua Sasse, Timothy Omundson, Vinnie Jones, Karen David, Luke Youngblood
Game of Thrones (2011-2019) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Political, Drama, Action Starring: Sean Bean, Lena Headey, Kit Harrington, Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jerome Flynn, Aiden Gillen, Rory McCann, Ian McElhinney, Iwan Rheon,
The Great Wall (2016) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Starring: Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, Andy Lau
The Green Knight (2021) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Ralph Ineson
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Hamlet (1948) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Laurence Olivier, Normal Wooland, Jean Simmons
Hamlet at Elsinore (1964) [TV Movie] Genre: Drama Starring: Christopher Plummer, Michael Caine, Robert Shaw, Jo Maxwell-Muller, Donald Sutherland
Henry V (1944) [Film] Genre: Drama, Political, Action, Romance Starring: Laurence Olivier, Renee Asherson, Esmond Knight
Henry V (1989) [Film] Genre: Drama, Political, Action Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Ian Holm
Henry VIII (2003) [TV Serial] Genre: Drama Starring: Ray Winstone, Helena Bonham Carter, Charles Dance, Mark Strong, Assumpta Serna, David Suchet, Emilia Fox, Sean Bean
Highlander (1986) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Action Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown
The Hollow Crown (2012-2016) [TV Series] Genre: Drama, Political Starring: Ben Whishaw, Rory Kinnear, Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston, Simon Russell Beale, David Dawson, Tom Sturridge, Sophie Okonedo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sam Troughton, Keely Hawes, Judi Dench, Phoebe Fox
House of the Dragon (2022-) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Political, Drama, Action Starring: Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Millie Alcock, Olivia Cooke, Paddy Considine, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Wean Mitchell, Graham McTavish, Fabian Frankel
The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014) [Film Franchise Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Aiden Turner, Dean O'Gorman, James Nesbitt, Lee Pace, Evangeline Lilly L Luke Evans, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis
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I Am Dragon {On — Drakón} (2015) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Romance Starring: Maria Poezzhaeva, Matvey Lykov
If I Were King (1938) [Film] Genre: Adventure Starring: Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Frances Dee
Into the Woods (2014) [Film] Genre: Musical, Fantasy Starring: Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp
Ivanhoe (1982) [TV Movie] Genre: Drama, Adventure, Romance Starring: Anthony Andrews, Olivia Hussey, Nam Neill, Lysette Anthony, Julian Glover, John Rhys Davies, Stuart Wilson
Ivanhoe (1997) [Mini Series] Genre: Drama, Adventure, Romance Starring: Steven Waddington, Victoria Smurfit, Ciaran Hinds, Susan Lynch, James Cosmo, Christopher Lee
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JourneyQuest (2010) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Action, Comedy Starring: Christian Doyle, Emilie Rommel Shimkus, Jesse Lee Keeter
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Kaamelott (2004-2009) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Comedy Starring: Alexandre Astier, Thomas Cousseau, Alexis Hénon, Anne Girouard, Christian Bujeau
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) [Film] Genre: Action Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Eric Bana, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Freddie Fox, Millie Brady
Kingdom of Heaven (2005) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson
Knights of the Teutonic Order (1960) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Grażyna Staniszewska, Urszula Modrzyńska, Mieczysław Kalenik, Stanisław Jasiukiewicz 
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Labyrinth (1986) [Film] Genre: Fantasy Starring: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly
Lancelot du Lac (1974) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Starring: Luc Simon, Laura Duke Condominas, Humbert Balsan, Vladimir Antolek-Oresek, Patrick Bernhard
Ladyhawke (1985) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Romance Starring: Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Broderick
The Last Duel (2021) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Comer, Adam Driver
The Last Kingdom (2015-2022) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure, Political, Drama Starring: Alexander Dreymon, David Dawson, Millie Brady, Ian Hart Mark Rowley, Arnas Fedaravicius, Ewan Mitchell
Legend (1985) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Romance Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry
The Legend of the Seeker (2008-2010) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Starring: Craig Horner, Bridget Regan, Bruce Spence, Tabrett Bethell
The Lion in Winter (1968) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Athony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton
The Little Hours (2017) [Film] Genre: Dark Comedy Starring: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Kate Micucci
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003) [Film Franchise] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action Starring: Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, John Rhys Davies, Sean Bean, Liv Tyler, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Christopher Lee, Bernard Hill, Karl Urban, Miranda Otto, Brad Dourif, Ian Holm, Andy Serkis, Craig Parker
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Marco Polo (2014) [TV Series] Genre: Adventure, Political Starring: Lorenzo Richelmy, Benedict Wong, Joan Chen, Rick Yune, Remy Hii, Mahesh Jadu, Claudia Kim
The Masque of the Red Death (1964) [Film] Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Drama Starring: Vincent Price, Jane Asher, Hazel Court, John Westbrook
Marketa Lazarová (1967) [Film] Genre: Drama, Adventure Starring: Magda Vášáryová, Josef Kemr, František Velecký
Medici (2016-2019) [TV Series] Genre: Drama, Political Starring: Richard Madden, Annabel Scholey, Danial Sharman, Bradley James, Sarah Parish, Matteo Martari, Sean Bean, Jack Roth
Merlin (1998) [Miniseries] Genre: Fantasy, Drama Starring: Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson, Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Short, Jason Done, Rutger Hauer
BBC’s Merlin (2008-2012) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Adventure Starring: Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Eoin Macken, Tom Hopper, Santiago Cabrera, Rupert Young, Adetomiwa Edun
Miracle Workers: The Dark Ages (2020) [TV Series] Genre: Comedy Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Karan Soni, Geraldine Viswanathan, Steve Buscemi
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) [Film] Genre: Comedy Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michel Palin,
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Nirvana in Fire {Lángyá Bǎng} (2015) [TV Series] Genre: Drama, Adventure Starring: Hu Ge, Liu Tao, Wang Kai
The Northman (2022) [Film] Genre: Action Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Gustav Lindh, Ethan Hawke, Björk. Willem Dafoe
Northmen: A Viking Saga (2014) [Film] Genre: Action Starring: Tom Hopper, Charlie Murphey, Ed Skrein
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Outlaw King (2018) [Film] Genre: Action, Drama Starring: Chris Pine, Florence Pugh, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Stephen Dillane, Tony Curran
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Padmavaat (2018) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh
The Physician {Der Medicus} (2013) Genre: Drama Starring: Tom Payne, Ben Kingsley, Stellan Skarsgård, Olivier Martinez, Emma Rigby
Pilgramige (2017) [Film] Genre: Action Starring: John Bernthal, Tom Holland, Richard Armitage
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957) [Film] Genre: Starring: Van Johnson, Claude Rains
The Pillars of the Earth (2010) [Miniseries] Genre: Drama Starring: Rufus Sewell, Ian McShane, Donald Sutherland, Hayley Atwell, Eddie Redmayne, David Oakes
The Prince and the Pauper (1937) [Film] Genre: Adventure Starring: Errol Flynn, Claude Rains
BBC’s Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) [TV Serial] Genre: Fantasy Starring: Samuel West, Richard Dempsie, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott, Sophie Wilcox, Jean-Marc Perret, Warwick Davis
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina
The Princess Bride (1987) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure Starring: Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Peter Falk
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Ran (1985) [Film] Genre: Drama, Action Starring: Nakadai Tatsuya, Terao Akira, Nezu Jinpachi, Ryu Daisuke, Harada Mieko
Rashomon (1950) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Mifune Toshiro, Mori Masayuki, Kyo Machiko, Shimura Takashi, Chiaki Minoru
Ressurection: Ertğrul {Diriliş: Ertuğrul} (2014-2019) Genre: Action, Adventure, Political, Drama Starring: Engin Altan Düzyatan, Kaan Taşaner, Esra Bilgiç, Cengiz Coşkun
The Rings of Power (2022-) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Action, Drama Starring: Morfydd Clarke, Robert Aramayo, Lloyd Owen, Maxim Baldry, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Nazanin Boniadi
Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020-2024) [TV Series] Genre: Docu-drama Starring: Cem Yiğit Üzümoğlu, Daniel Nuță, Tuba Büyüküstün
Robin and Marian (1976) [Film] Genre: Action, Romance, Drama Starring: Sean Connery, Audrey Hepburn, Nicol Williamson, Robert Shaw, Richard Harris
Robin Hood (1922) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Enid Bennett, Wallace Beery, Sam de Grasse
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) [Film] Genre: Comedy Starring: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck, Eric Allan Kramer, Dave Chapelle, Matthew Porretta, Isaac Hayes, Patrick Stewart, Dom Deluise
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance Starring: Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman, Christian Slater, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Wincott
BBC’s Robin Hood (2006-2009) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Sam Troughton, Joe Armstrong, Harry Lloyd, Anjali Jay, Gordon Kennedy, Keith Allen
Robin Hood (2010) [Film] Genre: Action Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchette, Matthew McFayden, Oscar Isaac
Robin of Sherwood (1984) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Starring: Michael Praed, Jason Connery, Mark Ryan, Judi Trott, Robert Addie, Ray Winstone,
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (1990) [Film] Genre: Comedy, Drama Starring: Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, Iain Glen, Richard Dreyfuss
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The Seventh Seal {Det sjunde inseglet}(1957) Genre: Fantasy, Drama Starring: Max von Sydow, Bengt Ekerot, Bibi Andersson, Gunnar Björnstrand 
Shannara Chronicles (2016) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Drama Starring: Austin Butler, Poppy Drayton, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett
The Shamer's Daughter {Skammerens Datter} (2015) [Film] Genre: Drama Starring: Jakob Oftebro, Rebecca Emlile Sattrup
The Story of Minglan (2018) [TV Series] Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Zhang Liying, Feng Shaofeng, Zhu Yilong, Cao Cuifen,
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Richard Todd, Joan Rice, Peter Finch
The Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Richard Greene, Peter Cushing, Sarah Branch
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Thierry la Fronde (1963-1966) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Jean Claude Drouot, Celine Leger
Tristan and Isolde (2006) [Film] Genre: Romance, Drama, Action Starring: James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell
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Valhalla Rising (2009) [Film] Genre: Surreal, Horror, Adventure Starring: Mads Mikkelsen
Vikings (2013) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure, Political Starring: Travis Fimmel, Kathryn Winnick, George Blagden, Clive Standen, Gustaf Skarsgård, Linus Roache, Alexander Ludwig, Alex Høgh Andersen, Jordan Patrick Smith
Vikings: Valhalla (2022) [TV Series] Genre: Action, Adventure, Political Starring: Sam Corlett, Frida Gustavsson, Leo Suter, Bradley James
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Warcraft (2016) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Starring: Travis Fimmel, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell,
The White Queen (2013) [Miniseries] Genre: Drama, Romance, Political Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Max Irons, David Oakes, Aneurin Barnard, Amanda Hale, James Frain, Faye Marsay, Elinor Tomlinson, Janet McTeer
The Wheel of Time (2022) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Action Starring: Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Josha Stradowski, Marcus Rutherford, Donal Finn, Hammed Animashaun, Sophie Okonedo,
When the Raven Flies {Hrafninn flýgur} (1984) [Film] Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Jakob Þór Einarsson, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Helgi Skúlason, Egill Ólafsson, Flosi Ólafsson, Gotti Sigurdarson
Willow (1988) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Starring: Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh
Willow (2022) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Starring: Warwick Davis, Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz, Erin Kellyman, Tony Revolori, Amar Chadha-Patel
The Witcher {Wiedźmin} (2002) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Starring: Michał Żebrowski, Zbigniew Zamachowski, Maciej, Kozłowski, Grażyna Wolszczak
The Witcher (2019-) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure Starring: Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Joey Batey
Wolf Hall (2015-2024) [TV Series] Genre: Political, Drama Starring: Mark Rylance, Damien Lewis, Claire Foy, Charity Wakefield, Thomas Brodie Sangster, Mark Gatiss, Jonathan Pryce, Mathieu Amalric, Anton Lesser
Word of Honor {Shānhé lìng} (2021) [TV Series] Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Romance Starring: Zhang Zhehan, Gong Jun
World Without End (2012) [Miniseries] Genre: Drama, Political Starring: Charlotte Riley, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Rupert Evans, Tom Weston-Jones, Tom Cullen, Tatiana Maslany, Blake Ritson, Miranda Richardson, Indira Varma
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Yeelen (1987) [Film] Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Adventure Starring: Issiaka Kane, Aoua Sangare, Niamanto Sanogo
*This is a lengthy list, if I've missed any, just notify me and I will add it.
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mermaidsirennikita · 2 years ago
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This just popped up in my activity feed and made me realize that I never gave a post-series ranking of the girls!!!!
So, until Kresley releases the next book, which I assume will be m/f (FURIE AND KRISTOFF PLSTHX tho I will accept Kosmina and Heath if that's to be... a thing, because Lothaire and Lachlain should be in-laws), my IAD heroine ranking goes like:
Neomi Laress, Dark Needs at Night's Edge. For all the reasons mentioned before. She's feminine and nurturing and soft, while also being unabashedly sexual and a bit vampy. She's clever but also deeply bird-brained at times--gets re-embodied, has unprotected sex with Conrad like 5x a day for a week, and THEN asks Mariketa if she can get pregnant. God bless. My queen.
Elizabeth Peirce, Lothaire. Just. A fucking goddess of a girl, and someone people would HATE today; a subversion of NLOG who knows her own worth the entire time. Tough as nails, never gives up, and is still deeply vulnerable. The scene where Ellie like, bursts into tears after this INSANE sexual encounter because she realizes she's going to die anyway? My baaaaby. And she wins everything in the end and has Lothaire's metaphorical balls in her front coat pocket. Incredible.
Mariketa the Awaited/Awakened, Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night. Still a fucking forever girl. Has unlimited power; is also a cheerleader and FOR SURE wears that uniform in the bedroom. Her post-book cameos are probably my favorites because it's largely her getting into mortal peril while Bowen has a heart attack, or Bowen's relatives asking her for spells and her refusing them a family discount.
Lucia the Huntress, Pleasure of a Dark Prince. I love a cold as ice girl who has to deal with FEEEEEELINGS, and Lucia is that. Calm, cool, and collected until she is most definitely not, reluctantly unable to resist Garreth worming his way into her heart.
Sabine, Queen of Illusions, Kiss of a Demon King. A complicated, controversial, absolute BITCH of a heroine which is why I love her. The rare true villainess heroine, and honestly still pretty bad at the end of her book. Also? A true brat. Her having a meltdown because she's tired and hot and her boobs are sore because Rydstrom keeps at 'em is a highlight of the series.
Kaderin the Coldhearted, No Rest for the Wicked. She rose in the ranks after I re-read her book and realized that it was actually great. Kaderin has the kind of journey heroes usually have. She's super cold, a bit mean, and even flirts with someone else in front of her hero. She also is facing certain death and booty calls Sebastian for mid-air plane sex. I love her.
Chloe Todd, MacRieve. Chloe is such a perfect girl--snarky yet innocent, vulnerable yet tough, deserving a lot better than MacRieve and his ISSUES, but also seeing like... the potential in their relationship. She's such a fucking good person, and her like capacity for forgiveness without just... letting go of bad behavior, is great.
Emmaline Troy, A Hunger Like No Other. I remain an Emma defender to the death, and her attempts to baby trap Lachlain in later books only make me like her more. Vampire queen of the werewolves who needs her nails done!!!
Josie, Sweet Ruin. ONE OF THE CRAZIEST BITCHES I'VE EVER READ ABOUT. Gets torture-edged for hours??? Days??? Responds with "I like you so much". Queen. Icon. Legend. Broke Rune down like a motherfucker.
Regin the Radiant, Dreams of a Dark Warrior. Kind of annoying in books leading up to her own, but much easier to understand after. It's all a facade, she's actually very damaged, she has a softer heart than anyone realizes, and she's honestly pretty fucking funny.
Myst the Coveted, The Warlord Wants Forever. We love a VAMP. Myst is allowed to be sexy and problematic and alluring. She needs it to COPE. Also, 10/10 gets caught having rough sex outdoors by her sisters and her first instinct is to cover Nikolai's giant dick so that they don't get any ideas.
Daniela the Ice Maiden, Untouchable. I stan sexy Elsa. The fact that this girl had an icicle up her vag in an effort to make sex work with her hot vampire guy... an icon.
Holly Ashwin, Dark Desires After Dusk. A math professor who goes on a roadtrip with a hot demon and makes him jealous by flirting with other hot demons at a bar. Also didn't even have to be told to use the demon horns to steer his head to where it needed to go. We love a nerd.
Melanthe, Queen of Persuasion, Dark Skye. Met a virgin God warrior and ruined his life. Is unashamed about her sexual history AND a fun, trustworthy sister. Was okay with having sex with Thronos for the first time through a weird sheet thing. Respects cultural traditions of angel demons, we respect it.
Kereny Codrina, Munro. I actually love that Kereny basically exists to dunk on Munro for much of their book. I also loved her "BITCHES, RIGHT?" girl talk with Ellie and the fact that she made out with Munro in front of a man she'd just married.
Lila Barbot, Wicked Abyss. I liked Lila a lot. Turned the tables on Sian, didn't put up with any of his bullshit, and ultimately? Turned out to be a monster-fucker. good for her.
Bettina, Shadow's Claim. I actually am a Bettina defender, though she admittedly was a bit of an idiot at points. Like, my dude, this man is so fucking hot, don't waste a good thing. But still, I loved her being a horny princess classic who designs weapons.
Carrow the Incarcerated, Demon from the Dark. I liked Carrow. I liked the kid she chose to be a stepmom to and her entire "finding motherhood" arc less, but it was solid. Still, her teaching a Tarzan-esque vampire/demon guy to bathe was real cool.
Would you rank the IAD heroines?
I mean, I've only gotten to know four out of like... 17ish? Not sure, I know there are 2-3 novellas and like 16-17 full length books, but I believe one of those novellas is m/m (sadly it is far down the line because I reeeeeeeally wanna read it).
But thus far, I think my heroine ranking is pretty reflective of the hero rating, and how I'd rank their books. Sometimes I'll really enjoy a hero or heroine and their story is less than idea.
But anyway, on to the ladies.
Neomi Laress, ghost/phantom, Dark Needs at Night's Edge. I absolutely adore Neomi. She may be my favorite romance heroine EVER. Neomi sees a crazy virgin vampire and goes "I can break that pony in right". She does a striptease with the immortal line, "Still not stimulating enough? Maybe Conrad wants to see my panties instead?" in order to PROVE TO HERSELF THAT HE CAN SEE HER LMAO. But she's also soooo sex positive, genuinely. She loves sex, she has no shame about being a burlesque dancer in the past, she takes such joy in not only being pleased but pleasing, and she wants him to have a full life, which, for him, will include sex. So breaking him in is basically charity, except she falls in love. I also love that Neomi became a ghost, basically, because she was so fucking angry that her horrible ex killed her right when she bought her own house that she just wasn't able to leave this earth. I love her, I love her.
Mariketa the Awaited/Awakened, witch, Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night. Another forever girl, who I love almost as much as Neomi. A woman who got a college cheerleading scholarship and then dropped out of college. Has a hot pink bedroom with pom poms. Is also a witch of immense potential power. I knew I was gone for Mariketa after it was revealed that she brought a vibrator with her to the jungle while on a mystical quest for a time travel key thing, and I'm fairly certain that's when Bowen knew he was gone for Mariketa. When that moron called her the wrong name when he came and she dramatically left him a fuck you note in the mud and ran off to make a point before he stole her away to a private island? My GIRL. I love how blithe and fun Mariketa is. I love that her husband is her "beast familiar" and her parents know this, so her parents know she gets fucked doggy style in the dirt all night at least once a month. Good for Mariketa, I love all this for her.
Emmaline Troy, vampire/valkyrie hybrid, A Hunger Like No Other. A lot of people shit on Emma because she's so timid, but I actually find her to be really fun. Understandably, she's terrified when this giant wolf man takes off with her. She grows into her boldness, her new role as the werewolf queen--she fucking kills the vampire king, for fuck's sake (who is her father!!!). And as problematic as A Hunger Like No Other was... I enjoyed the old school romance style sexual awakening of Emma. It's not what I want taught to kids lmao, but it was a good story. Also, she summons lightning when she comes hard, and I think that's fun.
Kaderin the Coldhearted, valkyrie, No Rest for the Wicked. I like Kaderin a lot, but I don't know that I looove Kaderin. So many people do, I'm sure. She's a total badass. I love that she wears vampire fangs as trophies and then falls in love with one. I relate to her fear of emotional intimacy (maybe too much). I wish she'd been like... a little more accepting of Sebastian's love, but I get that this was the plot, so on, so on. I feel like Emma's rejection of Lachlain and Mariketa's rejection of Bowen felt more... authentic, though? Because Lachlain and Bowen were literal beasts, whereas Sebastian was honestly pretty accommodating. Even if he was a vampire.
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lcstpaths · 5 years ago
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to do list for today:
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AND THEN.... i can edit my theme
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tothemattresses · 5 years ago
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2020 Reading Challenge - E-Book Edition!
According to Amazon, I have exactly 294 e-books currently sitting in my Kindle library. 
Granted, some of these books have been read and are being saved for a second (or third, or fourth) re-read, but when it comes down to it, that number is around 40 books, give or take. 
Which means I still have over 250 books that need to be read. 
And it’s not like I haven’t tried! There are plenty of titles that, when opened up, will go to the last place I left off - that being chapter 5, or maybe chapter 10. But sometimes life gets in the way. Or a sudden interest in another author. Or a new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. But whatever the reason may be, it’s over 250 books that haven’t been read. Challenge accepted! 
For 2020, I commit to not buying any new books to add to my Kindle library (checking out books from the library is ok, because you’ve gotta support your local library!), and instead focus on the books I already have. So no addition of 99 cent books, or Kindle Unlimited books, or books that are suddenly 75% off. Only the books that I currently have. 
As the reading commences, and after the book is finished, I’ll update my list to indicate what has been completed, along with the date purchased, and a short review (or a reason I just couldn’t finish it at all). 
Below is the list for future reference - and to clarify my what my favorite genre is. Spoiler: it’s romance novels. 
Here we go!
Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 535 Easy(ish) Steps – Kelly Williams Brown
An Affair with Mr. Kennedy (Gentlemen of Scotland Yard) – Jillian Stone
All About Love (Cynster Book 6) – Stephanie Laurens
All Afternoon with a Scandalous Marquess: A Lords of Vice Novel – Alexandra Hawkins
Almost a Scandal: A Reckless Brides Novel (The Reckless Brides Book 1) – Elizabeth Essex
Alpha – Jasinda Wilder
A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride (Chase Family Series- The Jewels Book 4) – Lauren Royal
The American Heiress: A Novel – Daisy Goodwin
When an Earl Meets a Girl (Chase Family Series- The Jewels Book 1) – Lauren Royal
The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year – Andy Cohen
Angel in a Devil's Arms: The Palace of Rogues – Julie Anne Long
Angel in Scarlet: A Bound and Determined Novel – Lavinia Kent
Anything He Wants & Castaway – Sara Fawkes
The Astronaut Wives Club – Lily Koppel
At Any Price: A Billionaire Virgin Auction Romance (Gaming the System Book 1) – Brenna Aubrey
At Any Turn: A Billionaire Romance (Gaming the System Book 2) – Brenna Aubrey
At Your Pleasure – Meredith Duran
The Awakening of Ivy Leavold (Markham Hall Book 1) – Sierra Simone
Badd Motherf*cker (The Badd Brothers Book 1) – Jasinda Wilder
Bare Ass in Love (Hard, Fast, and Forever Book 1) – Sasha Burke
Because of Miss Bridgerton: A Bridgertons Prequel (Rokesbys Series Book 1) – Julia Quinn
The Bed and the Bachelor (Byrons of Braebourne Book 5) – Tracy Anne Warren
Betrayal (Infidelity Book 1) – Aleatha Romig
Beware That Girl – Teresa Toten
Beyond Scandal and Desire: A Sins for All Seasons Novel – Lorraine Heath
The Big Bad Office Wolf (Kings of the Tower Book 1) – May Sage
Bittersweet (True North Book 1) – Sarina Bowen
Blame It on Bath: The Truth About the Duke – Caroline Linden
Bound by Your Touch – Meredith Duran
The Bride (Lairds' Fiancees Book 1) – Julie Garwood
Bridget Jones's Diary: A Novel – Helen Fielding
Burn (The Breathless Trilogy Book 3) – Maya Banks
Burning Offer (Trevor's Harem Book 1) – Aubrey Parker
Captivated by You (Crossfire, Book 4) – Sylvia Day
Captive of Sin – Anna Campbell
Cash: A Power Players Stand-Alone Novel – Cassia Leo
Catch a Wave: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson – Peter Ames Carlin
Catching Sin (Las Vegas Sin Book 2) – J. Saman
Catholicism For Dummies – John Trigilio
A Certain Age: A Novel – Beatriz Williams
Chasing Lady Amelia: Keeping Up with the Cavendishes – Maya Rodale
Checkmate: This is War (Travis & Viola, #1) (Checkmate Duet) – Kennedy Fox
Claiming the Courtesan (Avon Romantic Treasures) – Anna Campbell
Collide: Book One in the Collide Series – Gail McHugh
The Controversial Princess (The Smoke & Mirrors Duology Book 1) – Jodi Ellen Malpas
Crave: A Billionaire Bachelors Club Novel (Billionaire Bachelors Club Series Book 1) – Monica Murphy
Dating You / Hating You – Christina Lauren
Deal with the Devil (Forge Trilogy Book 1) – Meghan March
Desperate Duchesses – Eloisa James
Desperate to Touch (Hard to Love Book 2) – W. Winters
Destiny – Sally Beauman
Devil's Daughter: The Ravenels meet The Wallflowers – Lisa Kleypas
Dirty Sexy Inked (A Dirty Sexy Novel Book 2) – Carly Phillips
Dirty Sexy Saint (A Dirty Sexy Novel Book 1) – Carly Phillips
Double Down: Game Change 2012 – Mark Halperin
The Duchess Diaries: The Bridal Pleasures Series – Jillian Hunter
The Duchess Hunt (House of Trent Book 1) – Jennifer Haymore
The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1) – Julia Quinn
The Duke Is Mine (Fairy Tales Book 3) – Eloisa James
Duke of Scandal (Moonlight Square, Book 1) – Galen Foley
The Duke of Shadows – Meredith Duran
Duke of Sin (Maiden Lane Book 10) – Elizabeth Hoyt
The Duke's Holiday (The Regency Romp Trilogy Book 1) – Maggie Fenton
Dusk with a Dangerous Duke: A Lords of Vice Novel – Alexandra Hawkins
Edenbrooke: A Proper Romance – Julianne Donaldson
Elite (Elite Doms of Washington Book 1) – Elizabeth SaFleur
Entwined with You (Crossfire, Book 3) – Sylvia Day
Everything Is Perfect When You're a Liar – Kelly Oxford
The Fall of Legend (Legend Trilogy Book 1) – Meghan March
The Fight for Forever (Legend Trilogy Book 3) – Meghan March
A Fine Imitation: A Novel – Amber Brock
The Fix Up – Kendall Ryan
Flowers from the Storm – Laura Kinsale
For Everly – Raine Thomas
For the Earl's Pleasure – Anne Mallory
For the Record – K.A. Linde
Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno Trilogy Book 1) – Sylvain Reynard
Gabriel's Rapture (Gabriel's Inferno Trilogy Book 2) – Sylvain Reynard
Gabriel's Redemption (Gabriel's Inferno Trilogy Book 3) – Sylvain Reynard
Going Down Easy (Billionaire Bad Boys Book 1) – Carly Phillips
A Good Debutante's Guide to Ruin: The Debutante Files (The Debutante Files Series Book 1) – Sophie Jordan
Good Girl: A Rockstar Romance (Wicked Book 1) – Piper Lawson
The Good Luck Charm – Helena Hunting
Grayson's Vow – Mia Sheridan
Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian (Fifty Shades of Grey Series Book 4) – E.L. James
Hard As Stone: Heart of Stone Series #8 – K.M. Scott
Hard to Love – W. Winters
The Hardest Fall – Ella Maise
Hating The Boss – Natalie Wrye
The Heir (Windham Book 1) – Grace Burrowes
Heiress in Love: A Ministry of Marriage Novel (The Ministry of Marriage Book 1) – Christina Brooke
Heiress Without A Cause (Muses of Mayfair Book 1) – Sara Ramsey
Hello Stranger: The Ravenels, Book 4 – Lisa Kleypas
Her Forbidden Love Match (A Willow Cove Novel, #1) – Theresa Paolo
Her Husband's Harlot (Mayhem in Mayfair Book 1) – Grace Callaway
Hidden Gabriel: Formerly Winter Peril (Hidden Alphas Book 1) – Victoria Pinder
Highland Surrender – Tracy Brogan
Highlander Betrayed (Guardians of the Targe Book 1) – Lauren Wittig
His Favorite Mistress: A Novel (The Mistress Trilogy Book 3) – Tracy Anne Warren
His Virgin: A First Time Romance (His and Hers Book 1) – Vivian Wood
Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling – Bret Hart
Hollywood Dirt – Alessandra Torre
Hollywood on Tap (Sweet Salvation Brewery) – Avery Flynn
The Hotel – Lola Darling
House of Scarlett (Legend Trilogy Book 2) – Meghan March
How a Lady Weds a Rogue: A Falcon Club Novel – Katharine Ashe
How to Marry a Duke Vicky Dreiling
How to Ravish a Rake – Vicky Dreiling
How to Seduce a Scoundrel – Vicky Dreiling
If He's Wicked (Wherlocke Book 1) – Hannah Howell
The Imperfectionists: A Novel – Tom Rachman
In the Arms of a Marquess (Rogues of the Sea Book 3) – Katherine Ashe
In the Unlikely Event – L.J. Shen
In Total Surrender – Anne Mallory
An Irresistible Temptation (The Cavallo Brothers Book 2) – Elsa Winckler
It Had to Be You (Chicago Stars Book 1) – Susan Elizabeth Philips
It Happened One Midnight: Pennyroyal Green Series – Julie Anne Long
It Started with a Scandal: Pennyroyal Green Series – Julie Anne Long
It's Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You're Single – Sara Eckel
Just Roll With It (A Perfect Dish Book 4) – Tawdra Kandle
Kaleidoscope Hearts (A brother's best friend romance) – Claire Contreras
The Kingmaker (All the King's Men Duet Book 1) – Kennedy Ryan
Lady of Desire (Knight Miscellany Book 4) – Gaelen Foley
The Last Arrow (The Medieval Trilogy Book 3) – Marsha Canham
The Last Summer – Judith Kinghorn
Lead by Example: 50 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Results – John Baldoni
The Legend of Lyon Redmond: Pennyroyal Green Series – Julie Anne Long
Legend (The REAL series Book 6) – Katy Evans
Let's Do It: A Journey's End Novel – Ann Christopher
Life with My Sister Madonna – Christopher Ciccone
Lily and the Duke (Sex and the Season Book 1) – Helen Hardt
Lord of Scoundrels – Loretta Chase
Losing It – Cora Carmack
Lost Without You (The Debt Book 1) – Molly O’Keefe
A Loving Scoundrel: A Malory Novel (Malory-Anderson Family Book 7) – Johanna Lindsey
Luck Is No Lady (Fallen Ladies Book 1) – Amy Sandas
Lucky (Elite Doms of Washington Book 4) – Elizabeth SaFleur
A Mackenzie Clan Gathering (Mackenzies Series) – Jennifer Ashley
Mad About the Earl: A Ministry of Marriage Novel (The Ministry of Marriage Book 2) – Christina Brooker
Maid for the Billionaire (Book 1) (Legacy Collection) – Ruth Cardello
A Man Above Reproach – Evelyn Pryce
Manwhore (The Manwhore Series Book 1) – Katy Evans
Marriage For One – Ella Maise
Masques of Gold (Casablanca Classics Book 0) – Robert Gellis
Melt For Him (Fighting Fire Book 2) – Lauren Blakely
Midnight Angel (Stokehursts Book 1) – Lisa Kleypas
Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel (Scoundrels of St. James Book 4) – Lorraine Heath
Mine (The REAL series Book 2) – Katy Evans
Mine Till Midnight (Hathaways Book 1) – Lisa Kleypas
Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel (Beau Monde Book 1) – Samantha Grace
More Than Charming (Book 3 Dashing Nobles Series) – JoMarie DeGioia
The Most to Lose (The Redeemed series Book 1) – Laura Landon
Mr. Corporate (The Mister Series Book 3) – JA Huss
Mr Imperfect: Lost Boys #1 – Karina Bliss
Mr. Mysterious (The Mister Series Book 4) – JA Huss
Mr. Romantic (The Mister Series Book 2) – JA Huss
My Lady, My Lord: A Twist Series Novel – Katherine Ashe
My Notorious Gentleman (Inferno Club Book 6) – Gaelen Foley
My Reckless Surrender – Anna Campbell
My Ruthless Prince (Inferno Club Book 4) – Gaelen Foley
My Scandalous Viscount (Inferno Club Book 5) – Gaelen Foley
The Nearness of You – Iris Morland
Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid (Kellington Book 1) – Maureen Driscoll
Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished: The Third Rule of Scoundrels (Rules of Scoundrels Book 3) – Sarah MacLean
No Mistress of Mine: An American Heiress in London – Laura Lee Guhrke
A Notorious Countess Confesses: Pennyroyal Green Series – Julie Anne Long
Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane Book 2) – Elizabeth Hoyt
Once a Soldier (Rogues Redeemed Book 1) – Mary Jo Putney
Once More, My Darling Rogue (Scandalous Gentlemen of St. James Book 2) – Lorraine Heath
One Last Time – Corinne Michaels
One Night in London: The Truth About the Duke – Caroline Linden
One Taste (The "One" Series Book 1) – K.A. Berg
One with You (Crossfire Series Book 5) – Sylvia Day
Only With Your Love (Vallerands Book 2) – Lisa Kleypas
The Paris Wife: A Novel – Paula McLain
Party Animals: A Hollywood Tale of Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll Starring the Fabulous Allan Carr – Robert Hofler
Perfect (Elite Doms of Washington Book 3) – Elizabeth SaFleur
The Phantom of the Opera – Gaston Leroux
The Pleasure of Your Kiss – Teresa Medeiros
Prince of Dreams (Stokehursts Book 2) – Lisa Kleypas
Princes at War: The Bitter Battle Inside Britain's Royal Family in the Darkest Days of WWII – Deborah Cadbury
The Princess and the Peer (The Princess Brides series Book 1) – Tracy Anne Warren
Princess Charming: A Legendary Lovers Novel – Nicole Jordan
Pulse: Book Two in the Collide Series – Gail McHugh
A Rake's Midnight Kiss (Sons of Sin Book 2) – Anna Campbell
Reason to Wed (The Distinguished Rogues Book 7) – Heather Boyd
The Rebel Queen (The Rebel Queen Duet Book 2) – Jeana E. Mann
Refining Felicity (The School for Manners Series Book 1) – M.C. Beaton
Reflected in You (Crossfire, Book 2) – Sylvia Day
The Revenge of Lord Eberlin (The Secrets of Hadley Green) – Julia London
Ripped (The REAL series Book 5) – Katy Evans
Rock Me (Bodyguard Bad Boys Book 1) – Carly Phillips
Rogue (The REAL series Book 4) – Katy Evans
The Royal Arrangement (The Rebel Queen Duet Book 1) – Jeana E. Mann
Royally Bad (Bad Boy Royals Book 1) – Nora Flite
The Rule Book (Rule Breakers 1) – Jennifer Blackwood
The Scandal in Kissing an Heir: At the Kingsborough Ball – Sophie Barnes
Scandal Wears Satin (The Dressmakers Series Book 2) – Loretta Chase
A Scoundrel by Moonlight (Sons of Sin Book 4) – Anna Campbell
Seduced By A Scoundrel – Olivia Drake
The Seduction of Lady X – Julia London
The Seduction of Lord Stone (Dashing Widows) – Anna Campbell
Shattered With You (Stark Security Book 1) – J. Kenner
The Shoemaker's Wife: A Novel – Adriana Trigiani
Shutdown Player: Game On in Seattle (Seattle Sockeyes Book 7) – Jami Davenport
Signed (The Agency Series) – Marni Mann
A Single Glance (Irresistible Attraction Book 1) W. Winters
A Single Kiss (Irresistible Attraction Book 2) – W. Winters
A Single Touch (Irresistible Attraction Book 3) – W. Winters
The Six Wives of Henry VIII – Alison Weir
The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy (A Sleeping Beauty Novel) – A.N. Roquelaure
The Soldier (Windham Book 2) – Grace Burrowes
The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (Mackenzies Series Book 8) – Jennifer Ashley
The Studying Hours: How to Date a Douchebag – Sara Ney
Suddenly You – Lisa Kleypas
Summer Heat: A Storm Inside Novel (The Wild Pitch Series Book 1) – Alexis Anne
A Summer Seduction (Legend of St. Dwynwen Book 2) – Candace Camp
Tangled Beauty (Tangled, Book 1) – K.L. Middleton
Tank (Blue-Collar Billionaires Book 1) – M. Malone
Tempt the Devil – Anna Campbell
Tempted to Kiss (Hard to Love Book 3) – W. Winters
That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor – Anne Sebba
Thief of Shadows (Maiden Lane Book 4) – Elizabeth Hoyt
This Man (A This Man Novel Book 1) – Jodi Ellen Malpas
This Side of Paradise – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Three Nights of Sin – Anne Mallory
Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood – William J. Mann
To Beguile a Beast (Legend of the Four Soldiers series Book 3) – Elizabeth Hoyt
To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
To Seduce a Sinner (Legend of the Four Soldiers series Book 2) – Elizabeth Hoyt
To Taste Temptation (Legend of the Four Soldiers series Book 1) – Elizabeth Hoyt
Too Distracting (The Lewis Cousins Book 3) – Bethany Lopez
Too Wicked to Kiss (Scoundrels & Secrets Book 1) – Erica Ridley
The Trouble With Being a Duke: At the Kingsborough Ball – Sophie Barnes
The Trouble with Dukes (Windham Brides Book 1) – Grace Burrowes
Troubles (Beekman Hills) – K.C. Enders
Truth or Beard: Enemies to Lovers Small Town Romantic Comedy (Winston Brothers Book 1) – Penny Reid
Twilight with the Infamous Earl: A Lords of Vice Novel – Alexandra Hawkins
Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps – Chris Jericho
Untouchable (Elite Doms of Washington Book 2) – Elizabeth SaFleur
Untouched – Anna Campbell
Victoria Victorious: The Story of Queen Victoria (Queens of England Book 3) – Jean Plaidy
The Viscount's Wicked Ways – Anne Mallory
Wallbanger (The Cocktail Series Book 1) – Alice Clayton
The Way to a Duke's Heart: The Truth About the Duke – Caroline Linden
We Two: Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals – Gillian Gill
Well Hung (Big Rock Book 3) – Lauren Blakely
What a Duke Dares (Sons of Sin Book 3) – Anna Campbell
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2019: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers – Richard N. Bolles
When a Duke Loves a Woman: A Sins for All Seasons Novel – Lorraine Heath
When the Duke Found Love (The Wylder Sisters Book 3) – Isabella Bradford
Where Good Girls Go to Die: A Second Chance Romance (The Good Girls Series Book 1) – Holly Renee
Wicked Becomes You – Meredith Duran
Wicked in Your Arms: Forgotten Princesses – Sophie Jordan
Wicked Intentions (Maiden Lane Book 1) – Elizabeth Hoyt
Written on Your Skin – Meredith Duran
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Why are the North Carolina Courage So Good?
Two-time National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Champion, three-time NWSL Shield Winners, and one-time Women’s International Champions Cup winner. If you haven’t guessed it already – yes, I’m talking about the North Carolina Courage Women’s Soccer Team.
It’s no surprise the NCC won the 2019 NWSL Championship (for the second time in a row). The reasoning isn’t just a coincidence, it has to do with experience, certain key players, and the history that got them there. From 2013 to 2016, the NCC was formerly known as the Western New York Flash. In 2017, the NWSL franchise sold and relocated as the North Carolina Courage.
In the first ever NWSL Championship game (2013), the Western New York Flash (currently NCC) lost 0-2 against the Portland Thorns, but won the NWSL Shield. In the 2016 Championship, the Western New York Flash (NCC) went against the Washington Spirit and won 3-2 after a penalty shoot-out. In the 2017 Championship game, the NCC lost 0-1 to the Thorns, but won the NSWL Shield (again). In 2018, the NCC and Thorns found their way to each other again and and finally won 3-0 against their rival, while also taking home the NWSL shield. In 2019, they became back-to-back champions as they took on the Chicago Red Stars, winning 4-0. They also claimed the NWSL Shield for the third time. Overall, the NCC have won the NWSL Championships three times, were runner-ups twice, and won the NWSL Shield four times. I’m not good at math, but hey, the numbers don’t lie.  
Even though the NCC have a lot of experience going into finals, there’s a lot of talent within their team as well. Heading towards the 2019 Women’s World Cup, Jill Ellis called up four NCC players (Abby Dahlkemper, Sam Mewis, Jessica McDonald and Crystal Dunn). Additionally, Abby Erceg who plays for New Zealand, Debinha for Brazil, and Stephanie Labbé for Canada also got to play in the 2019 WWC for their country. In total, that’s seven players out of twenty-five who played in the 2019 WWC.
Not to mention the NCC have a goal-scoring machine, AKA Lynn Williams, who made 12 goals of the 2019 NWSL season, placing 2nd under Sam Kerr for the most goals. Kristen Hamilton is ranked 3rd with nine goals. Debinha is placed in 2nd with seven assists, under Yuki Nagasato, and Jaelene Hinkle is ranked in 3rd with six assists. Overall, the NCC made 54 goals during the 2019 season, had 42 assists and made 364 shots with 171 of them being goals on target.
It’s a known fact that the NCC had a great season, but what makes them so dominant? The answer may lie within their experience, their players, or even North Carolina (the state). Looking into the history of North Carolina, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a hot spot for women’s soccer. It is also the birthplace of notable soccer players such as Mia Hamm, Kristine Lilly, Heather O’Reilly, Whitney Engen, Lucy Bronze, Tobin Heath, Meghan Klingenberg, Lori Chalupny, Crystal Dunn, Allie Long, Katie Bowen, and Jessica McDonald. Recognize all those names? Same. Moreover, the North Carolina Tar Heels women’s soccer team has won 22 of the 36 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championships and are 4-time runner-ups. In addition to their legacy, the Tar Heels’ announced Heather O’Reilly as the new assistant coach. HAO, who’s had a legendary soccer career, is about to coach and mentor the Tar Heels’ women’s soccer in hopes of leaving and impact and leading the way for greatness.
So, if you want to know what makes a team so good? The answer may lie deeper than the coaches and the players. The history of women’s soccer and the experience within a particular area may contribute to what makes a team so dominate. North Carolina is one of the few states that carry along the encouragement for women’s soccer and most importantly, the youth. In order to build greatness, you have to have a strong foundation. To all the colleges, high schools, junior highs, elementary schools and after school programs – uplift the youth with sports and encourage them with the vision that they can lift up trophies, they can wear medals, they can stand in the hall of fame, they can make records and they can  become so good.  
Written by: @USWNTXNWSL on IG
Edited by: @h___stacks on IG, @gaystackss on Twitter
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