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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Feature and Follow #3



Follow Friday is a meme hosted by Parajunkee and Allison Can Read

Q. Jumping Genres: Ever pick up a book from a genre you usually don't like and LOVE it? Tell us about it and why you picked it up in the first place.

A. I have to say Contemporary- It's not that I don't like it, its just I sometimes just want to escape and I don't feel I do with Contemporary, it feels to real for me. But one book made me change my mind and Decadent Dreams by Ty Langston, wow that book was amazing.

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  1. Jessi (Geo)July 5, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Haven't heard of that one. I enjoy the occasional YA contemps, but for the most part I'd rather get lost in something paranormal or fantasy! Happy Friday :)

    My Friday Hops

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 5, 2012 at 11:59 PM

      Same here, I am just a paranormal kind of girl but one reason I started my blog was that I was hoping to try other things and see if I like it.

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  2. Jac (Two Moms Reading) July 5, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I totally understand the lack of ability to escape into contemporary because they are just too normal sometimes. (That said? I'm a total fluffy romance girl for my escapes sometimes...)


    Stop by and see this weeks TGIF / Follow Friday!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 12:00 AM

      I admit I am a fluffy romance girl, I want the HEA at the ending I wanna finish with a smile on my face.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. UnknownJuly 5, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I hear you, escapism is key! I'll be sure to look out for Decadent Dreams!
    Thanks for stopping by my My FF!
    Happy Friday!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM

      It is and before Decadent Dreams I thought no way would I get that and wow I was wrong. She made me rethink my opinion on Contemporary.

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  4. FeliciaJuly 6, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Hm. Never heard of that book before. I might have to check it out. But I normally read YA contemporary as well. Interesting choice.

    Thanks for stopping by,
    @ Livin' Life Through Books

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 12:48 AM

      Thanks, I got it for review and I was really surprised how fast I read it.

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  5. bookbitereviewsJuly 6, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Haven't heard of it, but will look into it =D

    Following back and thanks for stopping by

    Happy Reading,
    Becky @ Book Bite Reviews

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 12:49 AM

      Thanks for the follow, Ty Langston I love her. She is great author.

      Thanks for stopping by and the follow.

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  6. Alison Can ReadJuly 6, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Hopping through. I've always been a fan of contemporary. It used to be the only fiction I'd read. Now I vary my reading with fantasy and paranormal.
    My Hop

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 12:50 AM

      I really just struggled with it lately, I used to read it all the time back when I was in my late teens(Danielle Steele mostly).

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  7. TheReadingPenguinJuly 6, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Wow, this looks like an incredibly sexy book! Thanks for stopping by! My Follow

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:13 AM

      It's really good, steamy but not too :)

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  8. Crystal B.July 6, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Haven't read it yet, but I'm loving the cover :D

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :D

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:14 AM

      I love the cover too, I can't wait for the sequel to this book.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  9. APJuly 6, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    I'm also loving the cover! I havent read this one I'll have to look into it.

    new follower

    -Amanda P
    Paranormal Romance

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:29 AM

      It's so good, I hadn't known what to think as I am iffy about Contemporary but it surprised me just how much I loved it.

      Thanks for stopping by and following

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  10. MzAlisaKayJuly 6, 2012 at 2:00 AM

    I understand what you mean by wanting to escape and contemporary is a bit... less imaginative than other genres such as historical romance or PNR. I love reading anything and everything. Just throw in some romance, preferably some nookie if it's not YA, and I'm good to go, LOL.

    Thanks for following! Followed you back :0)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 2:07 AM

      LOL, I am hoping I can find another Contemporary that will do what this book did. Yes I love romance especially the nookie :)

      Thanks for stopping by and following.

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  11. Lauren BJuly 6, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    I stopped reading contemporary when the plots became trite and predictable. Might give this one a try though.

    Here's my Follow Friday.
    I'm also having a Giveaway, so come on by and enter.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 3:38 AM

      You should it was amazing at least for me.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  12. Jennifer @ Bad Bird ReadsJuly 6, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    I don't read contemp very often. Maybe this will be the book to bring me over.

    Old follower.

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 3:39 AM

      I hope you like it as much as I have.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  13. AnonymousJuly 6, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    I like contemp and fantasy. Contemp because it can be more relatable and fantasy to escape from that reality. lol. Nice pick.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Following back :)

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  14. Jessica @ a GREAT readJuly 6, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    I can't handle comtemp myself.

    Here's my Friday Hops

    Have a GREAT weekend!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:28 PM

      What gets me, is that I used to read it all the time in my teens(Danielle Steele) then I found Historical Romance and Paranormal and now I just found I couldn't get into like I had before.

      Thanks for stopping by, Have a great weekend too.

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  15. AlexiaJuly 6, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I don't like contemporary either... Hope you have a great weekend - Old follower :)
    Alexia - Here is My FF Post

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:29 PM

      I found with this book and loved at least this book so much I thought about taking another look at Contemporary.

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  16. TJuly 6, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    I'm exactly the same with contemporary - thanks for stopping by my blog! Haven't actually read this one, but might give it a try!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:37 PM

      You should I was pleasantly surprised. Thanks for stopping by.

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  17. KristinaJuly 6, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I so agree. That is exactly why I don't read contemporary. Haven't heard of this book though. Thanks for stopping by, old follower

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:39 PM

      I haven't tried another sense but I know I want to read the sequel to this book. Thanks for stopping.

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  18. AmandaJuly 6, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    My favorite genre is actually contemporary...I love the "issues" stuff more than the light ones. I've always felt it opens my eyes to different people and situations.

    Thanks for stopping by LIO!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:40 PM

      You know I hadn't thought of it that way, maybe I will read more with that frame of mind. Thanks for stopping by.

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  19. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    the cover makes me think romance

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:41 PM

      It is Contemporary Romance but oh so good, Thanks for stopping by.

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  20. Liesel K. HillJuly 6, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    I'm the same way: I get much better escapism from non-contemporary stuff!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:42 PM

      I do for some reason, for example Historical or Paranormal its just such a fantastic world the author's build, I feel like i live there but its not real which makes it better for an escape at least to me.

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  21. MellianeJuly 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I didn't know this one but I'm glad you enjoyed it. it sounds nice.

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  22. LyraJuly 6, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    I haven't had the chance to check this title out yet, but I've come to find that most YA contemporary books are good.

    Thanks for checking out my FF! :)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:44 PM

      I been wanting to give YA Contemporary a try, especially Anna and the French Kiss.

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  23. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I'm also a fan of contemporary because of the escape-ism factor :) I'm still working on ending my elitism and branching out, ha.
    thanks for stopping by! hopping through! :)
    have a great weekend!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      LOL so am I its hard though. Thanks for stopping by.

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  24. AmzJuly 6, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I've not heard of that book before.
    My FF

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      She is a very new author, but oh so good, I love her fantasy series as well. Thanks for stopping by.

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  25. B.J. BurgessJuly 6, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Great Answer!

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  26. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    New follower!
    Ooh, that one looks so good :)

    http://carabosseslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/follow-friday.html

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  27. ElleJuly 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

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  28. ElleJuly 6, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I haven't had a BIG problem with contemporary but I have always been sort of "iffy" with it! Great choice!! Thanks for stopping by!!

    Elle@Love Bigg Read Bigg

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 1:49 PM

      Yea I think that is my issue too. Thanks for stopping by.

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  29. NingJuly 6, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    hmm same here. I don't read a lot of contemporary so it's always nice when I go back because they're so different from paranormal romance! Thanks for stopping by!

    My FF

    Ning @ Reading by Kindle Fire

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  30. Bengal ReadsJuly 6, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    I feel the same about Contemporary but Perfect Chemistry changed my mind! I will always be a paranormal junkie though :D Thanks for stopping by my #FF

    New follower via GFC!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 6, 2012 at 3:02 PM

      I am going to have to read, Perfect Chemistry, I have heard such good things about. Oh yea definitely will always be a paranormal junkie. :)

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  31. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    Great answer! Thanks for stopping by earlier. I'll answer your question here: for a Chick Lit I would recommend What Alice Forgot. It's a bit more serious than the "real" Chick Lit, but I enjoyed it a lot. I think it's a great read to get to know the genre!

    Happy Friday!

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  32. Amber R. @ Awesomesauce Book ClubJuly 6, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I've read some contemporary books but I don't have too much of an issue with them.

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  33. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewJuly 6, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I agree about contemporary. It doesn't really take you away to another place. It gives you stuff that could happen in real life and I don't find that exciting. Thanks for visting My FF
    Following you back. =]
    Michael @ The Bookshelf Review

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 8, 2012 at 1:57 PM

      That's exactly how I feel, but with this book, I wouldn't mind reading them every now and again :) just not as much as I read Paranormal.

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  34. UnknownJuly 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Haven't heard of this one by I like the cover.. def gonna check it out. I like contemp. :)

    old follower :)

    My FF

    Ana♥ @ Beach Bum Reads

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 8, 2012 at 1:58 PM

      I think you will like this one, I was looking around on your blog and we seem to have the same taste.

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  35. KimJuly 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I actually totally agree with your view on Contemporary books! I do enjoy them but no matter how many I have on my shelf waiting to be read, I'll always go out of my way to read a Fantasy novel instead. I'll have to check out the one you recommended though (:

    Thanks for stopping by!

    - Kim
    My FF

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 8, 2012 at 1:59 PM

      Same here, they always get pushed to the back of my list or pile.

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  36. Sarah@Catching BooksJuly 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I LOVE reading a good contemporary book after a bunch of different paranormal books!

    Have an awesome weekend and thanks for stopping by my blog!! I am a new follower :)

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM

      I do that with historical switch off from paranormal to historical but might throw in a contemporary now and again.

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  37. The Housework Can WaitJuly 6, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I haven't heard of that one, although I totally understand tending to shy away from Contemporary in lieu of more escapist fiction. That's what I normally do too, although right now I'm actually on a tiny bit of a Contemporary kick. It's weird.

    Old follower.

    Thanks for stopping by my FF!

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM

      I wouldn't mind being on a kick too to do something different.

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  38. Suzanne @ YA NationJuly 8, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    I agree, I prefer paranormal romance & fantasy over contemporary. Thanks for stopping by my blog! =)Returning the follow

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    1. BLHmistressJuly 8, 2012 at 2:01 PM

      oh yea without a doubt. Thanks for stopping by.

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  39. Pam (@moonlightreader)July 12, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    I feel the same way about contemporary, and how it doesn't always feel like you can escape reality.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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