No worries! I don't hate them, but they just don't work for me! I mean, I love romances in books, but not straight ones! (And, lol, I don't mean in the het sense either.) I've been recommending The President's Daughter series to everyone lately. It's by Ellen Emerson White, about the daughter of the first women president. They're YA and end up dealing with some very serious issues.

Also, I lovelovelove Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel books. Epic fantasy (some alternate sexual practices, so be aware of that!). And then if you want something a little lighter, Diana Peterfreund's Secret Society Girl series is awesome!

Oh, and Earlene Fowler's Benni Harper mysteries are just amazing.

Hee, anyway, let me know if you want to know anything more about these. :D