UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish’s Comments (group member since Feb 24, 2010)

UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish’s comments from the Happily Ever After Cafe group.

Thanks, ladies!

Rock Chick Rescue is an Amazon Deal of the Day, on sale for $1.99, down from the regular $4.99!

AMAZON: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004QS9418

Yep! I'll post it on my review of WHiS, the same way I did for this one.

Giulia (My Devastating Reads) wrote: "I'm interested!"

Hey there! I'm sorry, but this is open to US residents only, Giulia. The next giveaway/read I host will be open to international readers, but there's not enough time this time.

Susan wrote: "I'm interested!"

Got it!

I was thinking we could start reading on the 11th. So yeah, that works. Thanks, LK!

You're welcome!

Reserved:

Susan #7

Hey, everyone! I'll be hosting a Buddy Read of Karen Ranney's The Lass Wore Black, beginning March 11, here in the Happily Ever After Cafe.

Book blurb:

He was her Highland lover, but would he be her savior?

Catriona Cameron was once famed for her seductive beauty and charm. Now she saw no one, hiding from the world...and no one dared break through her self-imposed exile.

No one, that is, until Mark Thorburn burst into her home, and Catriona's darkened world began to have color again. Thorburn, secretly the heir to an Earldom, claimed he was a footman. But Catriona didn't care about the scandal their passion could cause...for this very touch sparked her back to a life of sensuality, one she thought she'd never have again.

Little does she know that Mark is part of a masquerade. One that will end when they become the target of a madman set on revenge. Mark realizes he will have to do more than win her love...he will have to save her life as well.

Things to think about while reading this story:

1. In Historical Romance Novels, it's often the heroes who are the scarred ones, either physically or emotionally. They don't usually hide themselves away from society, but more readily accept their scars as a part of who they are.

In this case, it's the heroine who is scarred. As a reader, how does Catriona's reaction to her accident and the loss of her beauty make you feel?

2. We've talked about the role reversals in terms of the Catriona, so let's talk about Mark.

How do you feel him? In most historical romance novels, the hero is, in some ways, alpha. They're demanding, compelling, and more often than not, the heroine has to bow to their wishes.

How is Mark different, and do you see this as a strength or a weakness?

13 things considered to be Aphrodisiacs


1. oysters
2. Spanish Fly
3. avocado
4 ginger
5. Green M&Ms
6. bananas dipped in chocolate
7. bananas dipped in chocolate
8. A clean kitchen (that I didn't have to clean)

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Diana! Looking forward to reading your review :)

Valie, thanks for those recommendations!

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Yeah, I took longer to warm up to her but she grew on me."

Me, too!

I'll be sure and let her know that we're interested in asking questions! She sent me quite a bit of information, and I'll post it a little later, but start thinking of questions!

Oh, Alycia! I'm so glad to hear you've been able to start. I know life has been a mess (literally) lately, so I'm happy you finally have time to read!

How is everyone doing? I finished and posted my review here: Dhes' Review of The Way to a Duke's Heart

In an email exchange the author offered to stop by and answer questions. Would anyone be interested in having her do so?

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "What flummery is this?"

I'm completely flummoxed!

Lisa Kay wrote: "...and the one in the middle...I did NOT just say that, did I?"

Oh, yes you did! LOLOL!

LOL!!! I bet you'd hug more than his leg!

Yeah, I agree with you, though. He had it rough for most of his life, and then the injury, too. Not the makings for a happy go lucky guy, that's for sure.

Lisa Kay, it's hard for me to stay awake these days with my parents here. My mom is soooooo demanding! LOL!

Charles is making me laugh with his "denial" of his feelings.