That's the cover for my Feb. Intrigue, Expecting Trouble. I love everything about it: the hero and heroine, the colors, the fact that it's a crisp image. Personally, I think the h/h look very concerned as if they truly are expecting trouble. LOL.And that brings me to title.
I also love the title of this book, and it totally fits the plot. Just how much stock do you put in titles when you pick up a book? Are you generally satisfied with the Harlequin titles or do you think some just miss the mark?
Delores
Some just miss the mark, others are so corny that they cross into the world of being silly. Worst example of silly titles I've seen is Marilyn Pappano's "The Bluest Eyes in Texas"; a very well done romantic suspense; well balanced and intriguing and I loved it,(but a real hokey title). But then again there are some that hit the mark head on. Example; A Necessary Risk by Kathleen Long, I can't say enough good things about this book, title and story match. I do wish that some of the Intrigue titles weren't so hokey, I have a feeling that those readers who have never picked up an Intrigue would be more inclined to do so if titles were simply descriptions of story and/or characters and/or settings. Delores, your title "Expecting Trouble" looks good, not only does it show expectations of danger and suspense but also contains a double meaning of the characters involved, in other words; Looking Good! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteThanks--I loved that double meaning in the title as well.
ReplyDeleteA Necessary Risk is a great title!! I loved Rita's Herron's Beneath the Badge too. It sounds sexual but it also make me think of the hero's heart that's beneath the badge.
I love it when a title clues me into what's going on in the book. Sometimes though, I think what does that title have to do with anything? LOL.
Delores
I meant to add that I didn't come up with the title, Expecting Trouble. That was the editors' idea.
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Titles and covers get me picking the books up and looking at the blurb. If I don't know the author already. When they actually fit the book that makes it even better.
ReplyDeleteLove this cover and title, Delores! It gets my mind turning. :)
Misty, thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, a title or a cover can get me to pick up a book. The backcover blur is usually what makes me decide if I'll buy it or not, but I will confess--I have bought books just for their covers. :) I'm a sucker for a hot cowboy.
I really don't put too much stock in titles or covers for that matter
ReplyDeleteBeth, that's smart because there are so many times when the characters on the cover seem nothing like the people inside the book.
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I'm with Beth....don't put too much stock in titles or covers. The blurb and author are more important to me.
ReplyDeleteAs a whole, I think Harlequin really does titles well. They obviously know what sells. I love your title with the double meaning. Looks really suspenseful and can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteEllen, that blurb is important to me too and usually I'll read the first page if I have an excerpt. Thankfully, eharl is good about posting excerpts.
ReplyDeleteJill, THANK YOU! I hope you enjoy Expecting Trouble.
Delores
I love the title and the cover AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I think most of us are guilty for buying a book for its HOT cover. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Virgina!!
ReplyDeleteMisty, LOL. There have been times when I've bought two copies of the same book, one to read and one to put aside so it won't get bent or dirty. Yes, I'm sick. ;)
Delores :)
I don't pay too much attention to titles or covers.
ReplyDeleteEstella, that's smart! Just go with the authors or the story line.
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For me its both the cover and title of the book.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time you can tell by the title and how the hero looks whats the book about.
I did a survey on Tell Eharlequin last week.
It was on covers. Let me tell you that wasnt an easy thing to pick which covers I liked best.
patsy
Great cover and title, Delores!
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