tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post4145539030163948013..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: Sex scenesDebra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-78521012347065346512012-03-19T14:05:53.769-07:002012-03-19T14:05:53.769-07:00I did recognize this right away from "Gone wi...I did recognize this right away from "Gone with the Wind". I think now it does seem rather forcefull, but in context and given the tone of the rest of the story, it fits and works.<br /><br />I think romance in general today, is very different than this, whether we get a full, blow by blow (no pun intended) love scene or a fade to black.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-64941887940079571292012-03-19T13:27:40.328-07:002012-03-19T13:27:40.328-07:00Ana, agree about not needing all the anatomical de...Ana, agree about not needing all the anatomical detail but the "darkness that was soft and swirling and all enveloping" is so reminiscent of the typical 1930's/40's movies when the lace certain wafts in the breeze while the couple 'get on with it'!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-11367850010891444652012-03-19T07:25:08.819-07:002012-03-19T07:25:08.819-07:00Knowing ahead of time that it's from Gone With...Knowing ahead of time that it's from Gone With the Wind made it a little more palatable, although I was disappointed to see how dated the writing is. There is too much force. As I was reading, I could see certain sentences and descriptions had appeal, and would be so much better if they went in a different direction than where they did, but as it is now, it's just shy of rape, so no, it doesn't do it for me.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-31322363924768000182012-03-19T06:32:55.301-07:002012-03-19T06:32:55.301-07:00I agree about the forced, I know what you need ton...I agree about the forced, I know what you need tone. Maybe their point was the not-need of anatomical blow-by-blow action.<br /><br />I agree about taking out of context, Rosemary. Scarlet was a self-absorbed woman-girl and Rhett's "domination" fit the story.Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-29717062282930516362012-03-19T03:25:56.777-07:002012-03-19T03:25:56.777-07:00No, doesn't do it for me either! But no scene ...No, doesn't do it for me either! But no scene like this ever would if I read it out of context - for me it's all about the build up of sexual tension. But if that's Gone with the Wind, then I'm sure I did enjoy watching it at the part in the story!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-90955435359191525282012-03-18T17:21:08.039-07:002012-03-18T17:21:08.039-07:00P.S. Should have added this - bullying and breakin...P.S. Should have added this - bullying and breaking someone is total anathema to me. It's the worst kind of male domination. Mills and Boon/Harlequin tried to replicate this in their 1970's bodice-ripper novels - now, thankfully, very dated. <br />Sorry for the rants, I just feel very strongly about this!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-18377137762558555672012-03-18T17:07:28.107-07:002012-03-18T17:07:28.107-07:00I hate this!! It's more like rape with the hu...I hate this!! It's more like rape with the hurt and fear and then, oh my, she suddenly gets the 'thrill' and 'oh my God, this is wonderful' surrendering to him. What?? She should be fighting him off and kicking him where it hurts! <br />This isn't subtle, but - sigh - it's Gone with the Wind - and maybe Miss Scarlett liked that kind of sex, but then I never liked Scarlett anyway! Wasn't madly keen on Rhett either, if it comes to that.<br />That kind of scene actually does absolutely nothing for me. I want the sex in a novel to be part of a loving and tender relationship. That's far more effective to me. But maybe that's why I can't write bestsellers!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.com