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

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

I am not sure, but might it it be an early book from a very well known author one of whose books generally is considered a top romance of all time?

I read and liked the Seduction of Elliott Mcbride, although I wish we saw more of the start of their love for eachother.
And I give the newest Harmony book by Jodi Thomas 5 stars.

Hi
Here is a new schedule. Let me know if a particular day doesn't work and I'll move you around.
Debbie
Jan 7 Janga
Jan 14 Phoenix 77
Jan 21 DLS
Jan 28 Okie
Feb 4 Manda
Feb 11 Monica
Feb 18 Aly (Aly, is this ok? I know its one day after your black out period).
Feb 25 Janga
March 4 Phoenix 77
March 11 DLS
March 18 Okie
March 25 Manda
April 1 Monica
April 8 Aly
April 15 Janga
April 22 Phoenix 77
April 29 DLS

I am going to read The Seduction of Elliott McBride. After that the new Joanne Ross and Jodi Thomas.

Last I looked it was all still on the board. Did you look? I will try to think what it might be...

I read the Mackenzie novella which I liked and the Milan novella which I loved. Not sure what I am reading next.

I know this one....

Yep. Just couldn't remember the name.

Who wants to be on the Winter schedule? I know Kasey can't and Monica and Okie want to be in. Let me know and I'll get one up; Aly is doing the last puzzler of 2012 so we have a little time.

Ok, thanks for telling me.

I have read this. Now if I could remember the name of the book.
It's sort of an update of Loves Labor Lost

Of course!

I read this as soon as it came out and really loved it. Of course, that means that by now all my thoughtful insights and interesting questions completely escape me....

Its Sarah Addison Allen, The Peach Keeper

She will? Great. I've been waiting.

This is one of those rare books where there are two primary love stories. I had a hard time picking which one to share. The hero in this scene has returned to his family’s town for a work-related project.

Heroine had already showered and had on her cotton shorts and tank top for bed when there was a knock at the door. She pulled on a short robe and walked downstairs, turning on lights she’d already turned off for the night.
When she opened the door, her favorite insomniac was there, looking absolutely miserable.
“I’m sorry” Hero said. “I’m sorry I implied that your life is anything less than what it needs to be, for you, for your family. I made this all about me.”
“Yeah, I finally figured that out.” She stepped back and let him enter. He brought in with him that lemon pie scent she’d smelled once before. Regret.
“I don’t know why this place affects me like it does, like I can’t be myself here, even though I always am. I make a point of it. Maybe I’m just protesting too much. Maybe I think if I do come back I won’t be as good an [last name] as the rest of my family. That’s always been a big fear of mine. But, God, it makes me tense just to think about it. I don’t want that. I don’t want society parties and days spent on the golf course.” He ran both hands through his hair. It was still damp, as if he too had recently showered.
Heroine folded her arms over her chest. “Has anyone actually made you do anything you didn’t want to do since you’ve been coming back for visits?”
He frowned. “Well, no.”
“So you’re just rigidly creating conflict that isn’t there. “ She laughed. “Guess what, hero? There’s still some of the Stick Man in you. Get used to it. It’s not going away. “
He went to her couch and sank down onto it. “I’m embarrassed. And so damn tired. Why can I never sleep here?”
“Maybe you’re afraid to relax and let some things just happen.”
“You’re right. Falling for you just happened.” He chuckled and leaned his head back against the cushions. “And that’s the best thing that’s ever come out of coming home.”
Heroine’s arms fell to her sides with surprise. “I keep telling you, stop dropping by when you’re tired. You say things you shouldn’t. “
He lifted his head and looked at her seriously. “Why shouldn’t I say that?”
“Because I’m not entirely sure you know who I am,” she answered honestly. How could he, when she had only recently begun to figure it out?
“On the contrary. I’ve been paying very close attention.”
She shook her head. “Tell me that in the morning, and I might believe you.”
“Okay.” He rubbed his hands on the couch on either side of him. “Can I sleep on your couch again? That was the only good night’s sleep I’ve had since I’ve been here.”
“Okay,” she said, and sighed. “Let me get you a pillow.”
“No, no pillow” he said as he stretched out, then made room for her. “Just you.”
All sorts of things flew through her mind, the most surprising of which was the instantaneous “Yes!” she heard. But she’d been denying those instant impulses for far too long to follow them without some thought first. “Hero….”
“I just want you to lie with me until I fall asleep, okay?”
She turned off the lights again, then walked over to him. He was so tall that she easily fit into his side. He put his arm around her, and she rested her head on his chest. This felt right.
What an impossible situation.
“I’m not sure I can live here,” he said into the darkness, as if reading her thoughts. She could hear his voice deep in his chest.
“I’m not sure I can leave,” she responded.
They were quiet for a while. His heartbeat was slowing to a calm rhythm.
“I think I might try to live here, though,” he whispered.
“I think I might try to leave,” she whispered back.
“But still no chance of turning you into a nature girl?”
She laughed and snuggled in deeper. “Go to sleep, hero.”
And, finally, he did.

I already finished The Duchess War. What a great book!

I have no clue

I'm reading (and as it turns out rereading) Christmas Beau by Balogh--which is well worth it. Then, the new Isabella Bradford, When the Duke found love.

I know I haven't read this. I'm really curious what it is.