tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post7900534667570537585..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Blackmoore by Julianne DonaldsonLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-65501293964108482652013-09-23T22:52:52.243-04:002013-09-23T22:52:52.243-04:00I actually just reviewed this one last week, Laure...I actually just reviewed this one last week, Lauren, and I noticed many of the things you did. I think I may have ended up a little more on-the-fence on this one than you, but I think you nicely articulated both the strengths and weaknesses of the book. I'm definitely with you though - I almost wish they didn't try to market these with comparisons to classics because that's where these books fall short for me. They just don't have that depth or richness, so I just wish they didn't even try to draw that comparison in the first place.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058757489545239601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-3496354645077220022013-09-18T20:11:18.059-04:002013-09-18T20:11:18.059-04:00I hadn't heard of either this or Edenbrooke be...I hadn't heard of either this or Edenbrooke before reading your review, but now I am certainly curious! I love Regency stories, especially those written by Austen and the Brontes. I haven't really read any about that time period but written by a modern author (at least, I don't think so) so I'm interested in how that turns out. This definitely sounds like something I'd be interested in reading at some point. Lovely review, Lauren!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-36628680444265075422013-09-17T14:50:08.280-04:002013-09-17T14:50:08.280-04:00I'm glad you like the banner! I actually made ...I'm glad you like the banner! I actually made it. Maybe I'll put a grab button so that people can put it on their sites and show their Adam support. That boy better step it up in the next book. I cannot wait!! I'm also freaking out. <br /><br />I think you'd like this one Maja. If you can manage some of the weak beginning, it truly is delightful. Lots of delicious swoon and tension, but also a story to read when you want something to make you happy. HOWEVER, the ghost elements aren't as strong as I made them sound. I think I need to rewrite this review as lots of people have mentioned that aspect of the book. It's much subtler than I think everyone is thinking and I don't want to disappoint you. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-50172245075083020062013-09-17T14:47:22.039-04:002013-09-17T14:47:22.039-04:00YOU WILL LOVE EDENBROOKE! That one is more of the ...YOU WILL LOVE EDENBROOKE! That one is more of the Austen, comedic banter, fun romance. This one is a little bit moodier with more tension. BUT they're both lots of fun. I love that they stay clean but are also quite romantic. YES when the characters already have a history, they have a bit more of a foundation to build on and you can avoid stories going too fast or any sort of insta-love. Hope you're able to read these at some point soon. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-91431196973786303972013-09-17T14:44:25.736-04:002013-09-17T14:44:25.736-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-61492602042352828932013-09-17T14:42:47.728-04:002013-09-17T14:42:47.728-04:00This book feels a bit more traditional than those ...This book feels a bit more traditional than those stories, BUT though it might emulate an Austen or a Bronte, it's historical nature should not be taken that seriously. This would be a really good way to ease into something historical. It's very readable, swoony and fun! Hope you enjoy. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-21600508713374459962013-09-17T14:41:24.376-04:002013-09-17T14:41:24.376-04:00Okay, I think I overplayed the ghost reference, as...Okay, I think I overplayed the ghost reference, as I told Wendy above. THere is one, but it's not really the main point of the story at all. Just a bit of a hint. This is historical fiction, but much more of the romance variety - albeit the clean kind. Truly a delicious and delightful story all the way through. AND yes some nice twists and fantastic tension. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-90345755662060131792013-09-17T14:39:11.857-04:002013-09-17T14:39:11.857-04:00Okay, I may have overplayed the ghost reference. B...Okay, I may have overplayed the ghost reference. BUT I really do think this story is delightful fun, as is Edenbrooke. Both for when you want something that is going to make you happy! And yes, there is some really great tension building in this story. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-28728473793689529062013-09-17T14:37:24.451-04:002013-09-17T14:37:24.451-04:00YES! The perfect book when you want to read someth...YES! The perfect book when you want to read something that makes you happy. Don't worry, none of these characters resembles Heathcliff or Cathy in ANY WAY. This is good clean fun, but with some delicious sexual tension underlying it all. I wouldn't go crazy with the gothic comparison, this is such as sweet story. Edenbrooke has more comedic banter though, so you'll like that too. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-76923362521644728012013-09-17T14:32:50.515-04:002013-09-17T14:32:50.515-04:00WAIT! Are you saying that you've NEVER hear of...WAIT! Are you saying that you've NEVER hear of these books? WOW. I think I need to note this momentous occasion, since you've heard of EVERYTHING. Anyway, both Edenbrooke and Blackmoore are lots of fun! They are clean but delightful reads. As Carrie summed it up, Edenbrooke has more comedic banter and Blackmoore has more sexual tension. I'd recommend them both when you want to read something that makes you happy. Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-67596628882135225802013-09-17T14:30:38.930-04:002013-09-17T14:30:38.930-04:00I have a lot of friends who liked EDENBROOKE best,...I have a lot of friends who liked EDENBROOKE best, but they are both fun, swoony books. This one isn't THAT Bronte. Though there's more romantic tension in BLACKMOORE than in EDENBROOKE, it's still fun and not so heavy moody as a Bronte book. Hope you love both! Lauren @ Love is not a trianglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-5959948442150689722013-09-14T15:56:16.333-04:002013-09-14T15:56:16.333-04:00Where on GOd's green Earth did you find these ...Where on GOd's green Earth did you find these gorgeous Team Adam buttons?! Please let me know somehow, I want them so badly it hurts.<br />And now onto the actual review, lol. <br />It's too bad that this story had some weak points as well because aside from those few far-fetched things, it sounds pretty great for me. I have a soft spot for ghost stories and historicals, and the combo is next to impossible to find.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-76813601751329821362013-09-14T10:39:36.737-04:002013-09-14T10:39:36.737-04:00Okay, I haven't read Edenbrooke, but this soun...Okay, I haven't read Edenbrooke, but this sounds FANTASTIC OH MY GOSH. Twists, tension, ghosts, and so much more, I can't even formulate a coherent comment. It seems like it takes the whole "life long friends of opposite sexes" idea and really makes it unique. Love. Getting it asap. I want this badly. Great review, Lauren!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-25501763863198267102013-09-14T10:08:34.282-04:002013-09-14T10:08:34.282-04:00Good review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)Good review. Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-34679884275163510052013-09-12T17:42:38.121-04:002013-09-12T17:42:38.121-04:00At first I was like hmm anoter historical fiction ...At first I was like hmm anoter historical fiction book? Nah i never get into that but then you mentioned the ghosts and i was like hmm 'surely that could be a fun twist?' I might just look for this one sometime. Great review :)<br />Lily @ LilysbookblogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-58579851086436954632013-09-12T14:47:14.179-04:002013-09-12T14:47:14.179-04:00Damn it, Lauren. The first paragraph or so, I was ...Damn it, Lauren. The first paragraph or so, I was thinking "okay, this is historical so you're probably safe," and then you had to go and say it was about a trapped woman. And there's swoon. And there's ACHING LONGING. And ghosts! Adding it, adding it, adding it. Stop reading wonderful books, you're making my nightstand groan.<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net/2013/09/OWWtour.html" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-51392485900498670112013-09-12T14:45:45.932-04:002013-09-12T14:45:45.932-04:00AHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Best Review! Took the words right ...AHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Best Review! Took the words right out of my brain! So very glad to have gotten that ARC to share with you dearest! We really do need to sit down with the book and have a proper chat. It is indeed, delicious!aunteaaprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732449472682784201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-88775452242457811162013-09-12T07:39:00.898-04:002013-09-12T07:39:00.898-04:00This one definitely sounds like one I might read a...This one definitely sounds like one I might read as a palate cleanser (and that's a good thing), though I'd prefer the Jane Austen-esque one to the Wuthering Heights-y one (never a Heathcliff fan. Really wished he'd just fall into one of the marshes on the moors and sink. Call me unromantic!). Gothic romances can be hit or miss with me but I grew up with Victoria Holt so I do love them in my heart of hearts.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-83278446712485836262013-09-12T06:41:06.748-04:002013-09-12T06:41:06.748-04:00I haven't heard of this one or Edenbrooke, but...I haven't heard of this one or Edenbrooke, but they seem to be extremely popular novels. I love gothic romances - anything akin to Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, or Nine Coaches Waiting is bound to make me love it - so thanks for putting this on my radar, Lauren. I'll definitely have to check it out, especially when I'm in the mood for a romance, despite its slow start. Wonderful review, dear!(:Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-61961911264955594842013-09-12T01:22:30.854-04:002013-09-12T01:22:30.854-04:00I did not realize this was the same author as Eden...I did not realize this was the same author as Edenbrooke but both are on my list (my seemingly always growing list) to read; I'm more of an Austen girl so I may prefer that one but I want to check out both.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.com