What's the Name of That Book??? discussion
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Hmm, this one has a snowstorm story - though I have a feeling that's a common plot in these types of books. ;)Do you remember if it was 3 stories by one author or 3 different authors? And was there a common theme between the stories - frequently these anthologies all have something in common: Christmas stories, Summer Nights, romance with someone unexpected, etc.
So I'm not sure. It's possible the theme was winter or New Years eve.And thanks for sharing the link to the book-it wasn't the one I am looking for, but it looks like it would be worth a read itself!
haha, thanks! Now I have the song in my head...(baby it's cold outside)
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Unfortunately, no, I know for sure there was no fantasy in any of the three stories. They were also all contemporary.
And how recently did you read this? Was it published in the last year or two? Early 2000s? 90s?
Hmmm, not sure about when it was published, but I know I read it probably within the last year or two.
It is possible that it was early 90s, because I can't actually remember anyone using cell phones...but that could be just because I don't remember at all.
Do you remember anything else about the second story? Were they in a small town? Who were the H and h? Were they 'together' or were they people who just met? Because this sounds awfully familiar but I'm not sure. And is there anything else about story three you might recall? I need a little more info. Thanks!
Ok, so my gut is telling me that the hero and heroine in the second story were complete strangers. And I think the hero was at first unhappy that she was there. Maybe.For the third one, I think the hero is the heroine's boss, and she has been working for him for a while. The boss really likes her, but she doesn't know it. He knows the whole time, through all the weeks that they sleep together, that she is who she is. She has no clue, however. But then she realizes later.
I think the prologue has them continuing to rent out the hotel room, to continue their themed rendezvous.
Oh, and the three stories were written by different authors
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That is a humungo amount of books Ann! I'm only in my hundreds for my ebooks and idk about my books at home but I've been in love with books since I was a toddler so probably they're probably in the thousands. I'll check my bookshelf on here, goodreads, but I'm also in the thousands so it'll take a while. Thanks for the info. If you remember anything else, Shira, no matter how small just post it.
Hmm, have you tried asking in any of the romance groups?http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/6...
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/5...
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1...
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/4...
I posted there, but if anyone back here can figure this out...
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No I never found it - still driving me crazy!
A few guesses (they have more than three stories, however)Secret Loves: Irish Eyes / Masquerade / Midnight Daydreams / Behind Closed Doors
Secrets of the Heart: Five Irresistible Love Stories
Sorry, I got a hold of both those books and neither had it...But thank you for the suggestions!
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Thanks everyone! Sorry for not re-posting more often :)
It couldn't be Masquerading with the CEO, since the book had to have been published 2013 at the latest, but thanks, Sparks!I actually found a book on Harlequin that I thought could be it (Once Upon a Holiday), but there were just enough contradictory details that it couldn't be the same book I've been looking for. It was very close, though.
Maybe check this list.Or this list
Once Upon a Holiday: Holiday Heat / Candy Christmas / Chocolate Truffles for the link
Impetuous by Lori Foster is one where they are in disguise wearing masques - this story is in several anthologies including Charade: Impetuous\Outrageous, Scandalised: Scandalised!/Impetuous/Outrageous
Thank you so much everyone! I looked at all of your suggestions but no luck :(
OH MY GOD THAT'S IT!!! Thank you so much, Ayshe. I never expected anyone to figure it out and only checked this thread on a whim. A six year mystery solved! Thank you!!
What's the Name of That Book???
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The Heart of Winter: The Toughest Girl in Town / Resolution / Mystery Lover (other topics)Impetuous (other topics)
Charade: Impetuous\Outrageous (other topics)
Scandalised! / Impetuous / Outrageous (other topics)
Hearts of Gold (other topics)
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The third story, and the one I am really trying to find, has the lovers meet in costume at a masquerade, where they end up in a hotel room--she thinks the person she sleeps with is a different coworker, but it is really her boss, I think. This leads to them meeting once a week at the hotel, always in costume of different themes, so that their identities are protected from each other.
I REALLY want to find this book!! Any help much appreciated.