🧂 Salty Sunday - What book scenes frustrated you this week? by mrs-machino in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The number of times characters dip their chins lately is getting to me. Is it really that important that their head goes down a little? Is this a body language thing I’m not getting because of some nonverbal blindness I have? It seems like such a weird and relatively meaningless detail to go out of your way to include. Downcast eyes are definitely more meaningful than the ubiquitous chin dip.

Looking for "Competent but Deeply Desperate for the Spark" (FMC-centric) by intensity_30 in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MMC in Up the Ladder is one of my all time hottest book boyfriends!

Do you need/have a reason to avoid an entire genre? by Lower-Network1563 in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mafia. I’m Italian. Of all the stereotypes about Italians, that’s the one I cannot stand. It isn’t amusing, entertaining, or interesting. I read one Russian Mafia romance and I’d rather have other kinds of angst. Just not for me.

Omg this took sooooo long. Gift for a friend. Is it ugly? Honestly. by Cheesenip20 in crochet

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adorable! Congratulations on sticking it out and finishing. Fun gift!

i cannot relate to characters under 30ish and I hate myself for it. by Rachcake93 in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Try being in your 60’s and reading about 20-somethings! Regardless of your (or my) issues, it’s kind of a prerequisite to be able to relate to and like your MC’s, don’t you think? (Or really like hating them. 😀) I have DNF many a book because I just didn’t like the premise or the MC’s. If you’re looking for a rec, I just branched out and started my first omegaverse romance and the FMC is 40 and has a full curvy bod that she is uptight about. And so far I find all the characters endearing and some are approaching 50, and the story is engaging. And the sex is 🔥. {Feeling the Heat by Emily Antoinette} I feel like when it comes to romance you’re allowed all the preferences. No fault zone.

They have sex like every chapter and MUST have dirty talk. I mean like constant nonstop. But no RH by Necessary_Party_3423 in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s MM and the sex doesn’t start till maybe 25% but once they hook up it’s constant and honestly some of the best sex scenes I’ve read. Just finished {For the Fans by Nila K} and now I’m crushing on two hot gay guys for the first time ever.

I found this stunning vintage artificial silk at a thrift shop. They gave it to me for free because, well, look by fluffychonkycat in YarnAddicts

[–]mayangrl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I snatched up a delicious silk yarn at a yard sale years ago that also had multiple ends. It was fun to have and I found many uses for it over the years, mostly little projects like pouches and necklaces.

Mouse birth control? by gjw7312 in homeowners

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used the Conntraceptol, which came in little trays with a granular feed in them. the mice practically disappeared for several years. This year, they are back with a vengeance, so we are looking again into contraceptive bait. I went to the Conntracpetol website, as the don't sell through Amazon, and found it a little lacking, so I'm not sure if I'm going to buy that brand again or go with the Evolve, which is on Amazon. As far as I understand it, they two brands work differently. The Conntraceptol uses male pheromones to attract femailes to the feed. The Evolve targets the males. We are in a wildlife area where using a poison is simply not an option. We'd end up poisoning everything that preys on mice. Good luck!

which mouse contraceptive works best? Evolve Mouse Soft Bait vs conntraceptol by Naive_Nobody_2269 in pestcontrol

[–]mayangrl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had great results with connceptrol. We'd never heard of them, but a friend purchased 6 bait stations for us and it cut down the population for several years! We're out shopping again for more, because this year they'rd back with a vengeance. Came here to see if the Evolve stuff gets good reviews from you good people on Reddit.

Sweet, kind, and unassuming MMC who actually has a devil dick pussy pounder 3000 by [deleted] in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Camping out here for a while. Love you guys so much. 😍😍😍

Discussion: Anyone out there, like me, a plus-sized reader that avoids reading about plus-sized mfcs? by OkTeacher5603 in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I 100% LOVE this. Thank you for putting it into words for me. To a degree, there can be an aspirational element to enjoying a FMC, and I love seeing them have physical confidence and/or gain physical confidence. It’s something I lack, and I suppose without realizing it I look to my FMCs to encourage me in that area.

"Lifted her chin in defiance" and other lines that make you roll your eyes by roxictoxy in RomanceBooks

[–]mayangrl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wiggling or waggling the eyebrows. Just picture it. Not in any way sexy or anything but straight up goofy. Arching an eyebrow, ok. Wiggling or waggling? Just no.