Dls’s Comments (group member since Sep 14, 2010)

Dls’s comments from the Fans of Eloisa James & Julia Quinn group.

Ok I have to read it. I haven't read a lot of her work but it's time to start.

We usually do the reveal Tuesday night

I am reading the latest Marilyn Pappano.
Not sure what after that.

Wow. I am sure I don't know it and I definitely want to read it. And absolutely well done on the names.

I am rereading Lynne Sears Williams' the Comrades. I love this book. Does anyone know if she is still writing?

So true Manda!

I would swap out Devils Delilah for Captives of the night but otherwise my list matches yours.

You might also enjoy Loretta Chase.

It's Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase.

Hm. I am not sure I can narrow it down to a top three. Another in this series and three in the series before are all favorites. ...
Tomorrow please tell us which your other two are.

I am reading Carr's new book. Then the new Rivers novella. Not sure after that

I love really good banter. It’s fun on its own, of course, but it also shows the chemistry between hero and heroine, and convinces me that they really can have an HEA. This author is the master of banter—and her banter is genuinely joyful, not the snide putdowns that some authors use that make me wonder if the hero and heroine really like each other. I suspect most of you will know this one, and love it; if you haven't read it, you ae in for a treat! (These are three separate excerpts.)

“You truly are perfect,” she said wonderingly.
Perfect. So everyone said of him. How low their standards of perfection were!
“Yes, it is a great bore,” he said. “I ought to say ‘Nobody is perfect’ but that is even more boring. My comfort is, if word of this gets about, people will stop saying I am perfect. How exciting. At last I shall have a fault.”
“I had no idea it was so difficult to acquire one,” she said. “Luckily, you came to the right place. As you may have heard, my branch of the _____ family possesses them in abundance.”
“If I need another one, I shall know where to come,” he said.
“I recommend you grow accustomed to the one first,” she said. “At present, it is a secret fault. Some people consider these the best kind.”
“One fault, one secret,” said Hero. “I feel quite dissipated.”
“I’m honored to help,” she said.
***********
While he tied her petticoat, she swallowed and said, “I daresay proper ladies do not unbutton gentlemen’s trousers.”
“They do not do that,” he said as he tugged her frock straight, “nearly so often as one could wish.”
***********
“I wanted a wealthy lover.”
“A great many men qualify for that position,’ said his lordship [Hero’s father]. “Why hero?”
“Because he was perfect, which made him a challenge,” she said. “The [family name] prefer to pay for high stakes.”
“So I have heard,” said Lord Father. “From what I have observed, you have won. This being the case, I am vastly puzzled at your undoing your work by admitting it to me.”
“I should think the answer would be obvious,” she said. “I am bored with him. So much perfection is tiresome. I want to go away but I am afraid he will follow me and make a nuisance of himself.”
A loud thump nearly made her start.
Lord Father calmly turned to regard the window. A large dark shape filled it. Then the window opened and Hero climbed through. He closed the window behind him, brushed off a few leaves, and turned to face his father.
“I beg your pardon, sir,” he said. “Something seemed to be wrong with the study door. It wouldn’t open.”
“Heroine locked it,” said Lord Father. “She wished to tell me that she has used you for her own purposes, but now she is bored with your perfection and wishes to go away. She is concerned that you will follow her and make a nuisance of yourself.”
“I think heroine must have fallen and hit her head,” hero said. “Not ten minutes ago I was urging her to leave. I even ordered a carriage for her. She will not go. Talk of nuisances.”

Thanks!

Pretty sure I have not read this.

I have a bunch of new books but I've been on a Loretta Chase reread binge...

I remember the scene and author. Now if I could recall the title...
Thanks for stepping in Phoenix!

Hi
I haven't heard from June, so if someone else would like to post a puzzler go right ahead. If we end up with two puzzlers that's just twice the fun.
Deb

Yay a new to me author. I can't wait to try it.

Yes, tell us please!

I definitely haven't read it. Can't wait to find out what it is! ( but since you had a posting delay let's give people a little more time.)