sometimes i'm in the mood for a long,long epic, totally tragic, trashy novel . i would appreciate all answers . i don't read these often but when i do i want a huge and long story ! :)
2007-06-06 05:19:26 · 12 answers · asked by ladybug 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
If you want a long long story that takes place over several books, very "trashy" with a great great story try:
The Black Dagger Brotherhood Series by JR Ward
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Possessed by a deadly beast, Rhage is the most dangerous of the Black Dagger Brotherhood...
1. Dark Lover
The only purebred vampire left on the planet, Wrath has a score to settle with the slayers who murdered his parents centuries ago. But when one of his most trusted fighters is killed- orphaning a half-breed daughter unaware of her heritage or her fate - Wrath must usher the beautiful female into the world of the undead…
Racked by a restlessness in her body that wasn't there before, Beth Randall is helpless against the dangerously sexy man who comes to her at night with shadows in his eyes. His tales of brotherhood and blood frighten her. But his touch ignites a dawning hunger that threatens to consume them both…
2. Lover Eternal
Within the brotherhood, Rhage is the vampire with the strongest appetites. He’s the best fighter, the quickest to act on his impulses, and the most voracious lover—for inside him burns a ferocious curse cast by the Scribe Virgin. Possessed by this dark side, Rhage fears the times when his inner dragon is unleashed, making him a danger to everyone around him.
Mary Luce, a survivor of many hardships, is unwittingly thrown into the vampire world and reliant on Rhage’s protection. With a life-threatening curse of her own, Mary is not looking for love. Her faith in miracles was lost years ago. But when Rhage’s intense animal attraction turns into something more emotional, he knows that he must make Mary his alone. And while their enemies close in, Mary fights desperately to gain life eternal with the one she loves...
3. Lover Revealed
A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion—until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society.
Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses. But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist’s thirst for vengeance against Bella’s tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a future with her…
4. Lover Awakened
5. Lover Unbound (October 07)
Everyone that reads them LOVES them
~JP
2007-06-06 07:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by JP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you go with the Tudor books by Gregory you'll get long, trashy, and tragic.
If you go with the Kushiel books by Carey you'll get long, erotic, suspenseful, but ultimately not tragic though there is tragedy in the stories.
Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray is also a good choice although I don't know if it is long enough.
Or, if you want really long, go with the OtherLand series by Tad Williams. This series consists of 4 800+ page long books that tell a single story. Williams has said that he only split it into 4 novels because no one would read a 3,200 page book.
2007-06-06 06:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cinnibuns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as far as a great trashy historical read I offer up the Tudor series by Philippa Gregory. Very trashy, very tragic, totally enjoyable books!
Another author to check out is Barbara Erskine; Lady of Hay and Child of the Phoenix are looong, trashy, and very satisfying.
2007-06-06 05:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by bcs_boadicea 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gone with the Wind is the ultimate trashy novel. The movie barely touched the surface of what all went on Try it.
2007-06-06 05:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love a trashy book, I'd recommend Jaquline Carey's Kushiel series starting with Kushiel's Dart.
2007-06-06 05:27:04 · answer #5 · answered by erin7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 23:56:58 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn. theres a total of eight or nine in that series. Also if you like pirates than i recommend A Pirates Love by Johanna Lindsey and The Care and Feeding of Pirates by Jennifer Ashley.
2007-06-06 05:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by chandlerbing222001 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since children come here, it would be irresponsible to name "trashy books". It is a violation of terms of service. If you want an epic, why not challenge yourself and read Ulysses? Pax - C
2007-06-06 08:40:24 · answer #8 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is kind of the oppisite of what you asked for, but it takes a LONG time to finish. the book is called the Wee Free Men by terry pratchet. it's a really twisted story.
2007-06-06 05:30:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Judith Kranz has cornered the market on that one :) (Maybe Danielle Steel too?)
I enjoyed "Princess Daisy" for just the reasons you offered. I think she did "Lace" or something like that ("Scruples"?) as well, though I don't recall much about it, I'm pretty sure I read it.
Hope that helps!
2007-06-06 05:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by chocowriter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋