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Where the Heart Leads (A Cysnter Novel) by Stephanie Laurens (Start Date: December 9, 2013)
RE#6. I don't know ,so far he is the only villain like character ! the other one (whatwashisname)sounded too slow witted and stupid to be a villain!
Kit★ wrote: "Kit's Answers to Susan's Questions for chapters 1-73. Penelope has TONS of suitors! Do you think she's a bit rude to them? Why do you think they keep coming back to her if she acts like that?
I was surprised by how rude she was. Certainly that sort of behavior would've been frowned upon by polite society back then I would think. Being so rude as to directly tell someone to 'go away'. I don't know why they keep coming back, maybe they like the challenge?
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I agree with you Kit. Its the reason that I'm not really into Penelope character. Its like she think herself better and smarter than people of the ton, because she does real work with orphanage. Yes she does something good, but its not reason for her to be rude and belittle other people.
I can't see Barnaby as dangerous character ! with curly blond hair he can't be dangerous!
ShoSho wrote: "I can't see Barnaby as dangerous character ! with curly blond hair he can't be dangerous!"I'm under impression that he bit dandy, LoL
But a dandy who can be dangerous if he wish :D
Lisa Kay wrote: "@ June#1 – Good point, June. What about those women in between? "
There is no in between Lisa, Cynster ladies work only in these two modes :D
June wrote: "There is no in between Lisa, Cynster ladies work only in these two modes :D"I like a little more variety in my women.
Kris (Online Elf) wrote: "June wrote: "There is no in between Lisa, Cynster ladies work only in these two modes :D"**giggles** You've got Online Elf responding, June!
Kris (Online Elf) wrote: "June wrote: "There is no in between Lisa, Cynster ladies work only in these two modes :D"I like a little more variety in my women."
*giggles* I'll keep that in mind Mr.Elf :D
I'm also finding Stokes is stealing the show for me :)
Kris (Online Elf) wrote: "June wrote: "There is no in between Lisa, Cynster ladies work only in these two modes :D"I like a little more variety in my women."
Hahaha Kris, you totally caught me off guard with that comment :)
Alrighty, just finished ch 9 and I'm totally swooning over Barnaby and his sweet kiss for Pen and him telling her "sleep well - and dream of me". I'm liking him so much more than the last few heroes in this series. There for a while they were very cookie cutter types. This is a nice change.
The idiom "Girding loins" always makes me laugh ! I can't believe it can be used in a serious conversation !
ShoSho wrote: "The idiom "Girding loins" always makes me laugh ! I can't believe it can be used in a serious conversation !":) I don't know that I could keep a straight face if someone told me that.
Do you know how many times Barnaby or Penelope have girded their loins in this book?:D
ShoSho wrote: "I can't see Barnaby as dangerous character ! with curly blond hair he can't be dangerous!"Lol, yea, like three times now she's saw him as 'a dark and dangerous man'. He's not dark! And I can't see him as dangerous or intimidating either.
And oh no. Here we go with the 'lessons' again in regards to the kissing, fondling, etc. Eye roll. And their first sex scene... he noticed her dress had a bunch of black buttons up the front from waist to throat, then the next page, he's undoing laces down the back of the dress! Whoops, SL forgot what dress Pen was wearing! I had to laugh a little.
ShoSho wrote: "The idiom "Girding loins" always makes me laugh ! I can't believe it can be used in a serious conversation !"Reminds me of the movie The Devil Wears Prada.
Kit★ wrote: "Lol, yea, like three times now she's saw him as 'a dark and dangerous man'. He's not dark!"Yes, SL goofed there; it would have been better if she said she thought he looked angelic, but knew better.
Wooops on the dress, too! I haven't gotten to that part, but I catch things like that.
Is he dangerous?
Lol no, he doesn't look dangerous. He sure does look cuter than the artist's rendering in the stepback of my copy though: 
Although he does kinda have an Owen Wilson sort of look going on. Or maybe his brother. Idk, but it's the nose I notice. xD
That's not really what I picture Pen looking like either for that matter...
He is not even blond let alone curly!and you're right all the focus is on the nose
Covent Garden Flower Seller
Victorian Flower Seller, by Leopold de Moulignon
The Flower Sellers, 1883 by Ludovico Marchetti
ShoSho re ch 10. You're right. That scene was unbelievable. I did an eye roll there
Nooooo! Kit! Tell me you were kidding with the lessons! One of my status updates was begging her not to want lessons now that he's unlocked that nosey part of her that she didn't know she had lol
ShoSho wrote: " Is he dangerous?"
Nope, not dangerous looking at all. Leaning towards dandy ;)
The flower sellers in the second picture are much more enticing than the first one.
Whelks
Mussels
Susan (susayq) wrote: "The flower sellers in the second picture are much more enticing than the first one."I don't think the ladies in the beige and pink dresses are the flower sellers; I think the sellers are the ones to the left of them.
Petticoat Lane Market - then and now.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Susan (susayq) wrote: "The flower sellers in the second picture are much more enticing than the first one."I don't think the ladies in the beige and pink dresses are the flower sellers; I think i..."
That would make much more sense! LMAO!
I knew what mussels were, but I never knew what whelks looked like. I collect shells, and I didn't know that the animals that lived in them were edible.
Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 8 – 11
Sorry for the delay. I wanted to post these at least. I’ll work on Chapters 12 – 14 early in the morning. I’m going to bed now.
7. Sorry, but I cackled and clapped my hands with glee when Barnaby tapped Penelope on the nose, with an evil grin, and told her not Covent Garden flower seller would act like that. **hee hee** And her difficulty with the mussels and whelks. You? I can certainly understand the lurk of being “in the role,” too, can you?
8. I didn’t think Penelope was too smart when she let go of her disguise to talk with Gannon, did you? He’ll surely blab. Comments.
9. So…comments on Penelope’s outburst and Barnaby’s kiss in response? Her little speech about “personal awkwardness”? And Barnaby’s assurance that he would kiss her again?
10. Eep! Someone killed Mrs. Carter. Well, we know they’re desperate for suitable burglar boys, but this seems a little too desperate to me. There have to be plenty of boys that age who are quick-witted and reasonably healthy in the East End. This seems way too risky on their part, with the authorities and with the locals. And then there was Grimsby’s “job security” response to Jemmie’s question. **rolls eyes along with Kit★**
11. Is it possible that someone else has access to Penelope’s files, too, and it using them for their ill-gotten gains?
12. Oh! There the author goes again with her “primitive nature” prose. **sigh** Good thing Mrs. Keggs showed up, or Pen might have lost her virginity on a desk.
13. What did you think of the Wills boys, Joe and Ned?
14. Will the reward flyer work?
I was going to answer the Qs now but I'm too tired!I'll do it in the morning.
I'll answer when I get home from work this evening. I just finished ch 11 and have to admit, I'm not liking Penelope too much.
We're in the midst of moving some furniture today, I will try and get my answers up this afternoon. The internet hasn't been hooked up at the new house yet, so will have to try and do it here today sometime :D
I slept in and haven't gone any further than Chapter 12. I'll try and knock out the next two chapters. If I can get off GRs. LOL!
Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 8 – 11 Sorry for the delay. I wanted to post these at least. I’ll work on Chapters 12 – 14 early in the morning. I’m going to bed now.
7. Sorry, but I cackled and clapped by hands with glee when Barnaby tapped Penelope on the nose, with an evil grin, and told her not Covent Garden flower seller would act like that. **hee hee** And her difficulty with the mussels and whelks. You? I can certainly understand the lurk of being “in the role,” too, can you?
I liked them in disguise, it was fun. The seafood, ew. I don't go for that myself, but I was giggling at her having to accept bites from Barnaby.
8. I didn’t think Penelope was too smart when she let go of her disguise to talk with Gannon, did you? He’ll surely blab. Comments.
For sure! I was like what the heck are you doing!? All that trouble to be disguised and trying to keep the fact that anyone was looking for the boys on the down low, I didn't get why she did that, and why Barnaby didn't get mad about it
9. So…comments on Penelope’s outburst and Barnaby’s kiss in response? Her little speech about “personal awkwardness”? And Barnaby’s assurance that he would kiss her again?
I kinda liked the kiss, and his saying he would do it again. Not as fond of her outburst at him though, she's almost too bossy, lol.
10. Eep! Someone killed Mrs. Carter. Well, we know they’re desperate for suitable burglar boys, but this seems a little too desperate to me. There have to be plenty of boys that age who are quick-witted and reasonably healthy in the East End. This seems way too risky on their part, with the authorities and with the locals. And then there was Grimsby’s “job security” response to Jemmie’s question. **rolls eyes along with Kit★**
Definitely eye rolling, lol. You would think they could find a boy without having to kill anyone, no problem. And Grimsby's explanation, ha! Though in an economics sort of way, he made some sense, the boys shouldn't believe that it's official. Though of course they would do whatever he says to avoid getting beaten or denied food, etc.
11. Is it possible that someone else has access to Penelope’s files, too, and it using them for their ill-gotten gains?
Y'know, I'm starting to think Mrs. Keggs might have something to do with it.
12. Oh! There the author goes again with her “primitive nature” prose. **sigh** Good thing Mrs. Keggs showed up, or Pen might have lost her virginity on a desk.
Snort at the primitive nature. Lol, cavemen. I was never so glad for an interrupted sex scene before, but I was happy they got interrupted. I want the mystery, not the silly sex right now.
13. What did you think of the Wills boys, Joe and Ned?
I like em, I like em a lot!
14. Will the reward flyer work?
Maybe, all them poor people need money!
So I get to their love scene and then started other book. I end up liking the other book much better and finished at one go. Back to Barnaby and Penelope then :)
June As for Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 8 – 11 7.Sorry, but I cackled and clapped my hands with glee when Barnaby tapped Penelope on the nose, with an evil grin, and told her not Covent Garden flower seller would act like that. **hee hee** And her difficulty with the mussels and whelks. You? I can certainly understand the lurk of being “in the role,” too, can you?
Barnaby tapped her nose and mussels and whelks scene make me almost liking Penelope :D
I still haven't warm up to her yet.
8. I didn’t think Penelope was too smart when she let go of her disguise to talk with Gannon, did you? He’ll surely blab. Comments.
and now I'm back to not liking Penelope again. She wasn't only risk her safety but endangered the entire mission
9. So…comments on Penelope’s outburst and Barnaby’s kiss in response? Her little speech about “personal awkwardness”? And Barnaby’s assurance that he would kiss her again?
Barnaby certainly know how to make her shut up :)
10. Eep! Someone killed Mrs. Carter. Well, we know they’re desperate for suitable burglar boys, but this seems a little too desperate to me. There have to be plenty of boys that age who are quick-witted and reasonably healthy in the East End. This seems way too risky on their part, with the authorities and with the locals. And then there was Grimsby’s “job security” response to Jemmie’s question. **rolls eyes along with Kit★**
*join in the rools eyes fest*
11. Is it possible that someone else has access to Penelope’s files, too, and it using them for their ill-gotten gains?
Yes, I wonder what the significance of volunteered tutor mentioned in earlier chapter.
12. Oh! There the author goes again with her “primitive nature” prose. **sigh** Good thing Mrs. Keggs showed up, or Pen might have lost her virginity on a desk.
I skipped most part of it :D
13. What did you think of the Wills boys, Joe and Ned?
I like that even if they're poor, they're good and loyal to each other
14. Will the reward flyer work?
maybe
June wrote: "So I get to their love scene and then started other book. I end up liking the other book much better and finished at one go. Back to Barnaby and Penelope then :)"Haahaa , I finished 2 books after starting this one!
Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 8 – 11 7. Sorry, but I cackled and clapped my hands with glee when Barnaby tapped Penelope on the nose, with an evil grin, and told her not Covent Garden flower seller would act like that. **hee hee** And her difficulty with the mussels and whelks. You? I can certainly understand the lurk of being “in the role,” too, can you?
it was funny! I liked the way they were acting under their assumed persona !
8. I didn’t think Penelope was too smart when she let go of her disguise to talk with Gannon, did you? He’ll surely blab. Comments.
That was a dumb move IMO! I think he will
9. So…comments on Penelope’s outburst and Barnaby’s kiss in response? Her little speech about “personal awkwardness”? And Barnaby’s assurance that he would kiss her again?
He has already decided she'll be his wife so he sees it as his right to kiss her
10. Eep! Someone killed Mrs. Carter. Well, we know they’re desperate for suitable burglar boys, but this seems a little too desperate to me. There have to be plenty of boys that age who are quick-witted and reasonably healthy in the East End. This seems way too risky on their part, with the authorities and with the locals. And then there was Grimsby’s “job security” response to Jemmie’s question. **rolls eyes along with Kit★**
More eyeroll! how much money they are going to get from these houses that they are ready to kill for it?!Refer to post 66
11. Is it possible that someone else has access to Penelope’s files, too, and it using them for their ill-gotten gains?
I thought about that too but it's unlikely ,Grimsby gets his info another way .I don't think Grimsby know about the orphanage at all , he wouldn't have gone for these boys
12. Oh! There the author goes again with her “primitive nature” prose. **sigh** Good thing Mrs. Keggs showed up, or Pen might have lost her virginity on a desk.
Ughhh really! They keep their basic urges(!!!) in check for so long that with the slightest touch they go KABOOM !
13. What did you think of the Wills boys, Joe and Ned?
Liked them ,but I think they'll screw up somehow
14. Will the reward flyer work?
I think it will do something !alert the baddies or help the investigating team find the boys!
Susan's answers to Lisa Kay's questions 7. Sorry, but I cackled and clapped my hands with glee when Barnaby tapped Penelope on the nose, with an evil grin, and told her not Covent Garden flower seller would act like that. **hee hee** And her difficulty with the mussels and whelks. You? I can certainly understand the lurk of being “in the role,” too, can you? I did like that. It brought Pen down a peg or two.
8. I didn’t think Penelope was too smart when she let go of her disguise to talk with Gannon, did you? He’ll surely blab. Comments. nope. Way to blow everything by doing that. What was she thinking? She's got some nerve. I would've let the men handle him.
9. So…comments on Penelope’s outburst and Barnaby’s kiss in response? Her little speech about “personal awkwardness”? And Barnaby’s assurance that he would kiss her again? I wasn't so happy with her for it. I did like his response though :)
10. Eep! Someone killed Mrs. Carter. Well, we know they’re desperate for suitable burglar boys, but this seems a little too desperate to me. There have to be plenty of boys that age who are quick-witted and reasonably healthy in the East End. This seems way too risky on their part, with the authorities and with the locals. And then there was Grimsby’s “job security” response to Jemmie’s question. **rolls eyes along with Kit★** yep, I was rolling my eyes too
11. Is it possible that someone else has access to Penelope’s files, too, and it using them for their ill-gotten gains? I am also thing Mrs. Keggs
12. Oh! There the author goes again with her “primitive nature” prose. **sigh** Good thing Mrs. Keggs showed up, or Pen might have lost her virginity on a desk. I've been laughing at that and Pen for not realizing she was interested in men that way. I mean come on. How could you not know you possess those feelings?
13. What did you think of the Wills boys, Joe and Ned? eh. Ok.
14. Will the reward flyer work? I am not sure. I think if anyone reports anything it will be truer since its going to the police than if Penelope put her name there
Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 12 – 14
Sorry… I was bad; another book caught my interest.
15. I don’t doubt Barnaby’s desire, but I do feel the need to reiterate what Pen all but indicated: any man can get an erection, by a woman. Or a monkey, if he’s rub the right way. Comments.
16. Here we go with the seeking “knowledge” thing and her sexuality. What is she, thirteen instead of 24 or 28 (I’ve seen both these ages stated)? And he’s thrilled. So, this is a tired plot of LS, but does it also ruin it for you when another author uses it, or do you make allowances for them?
17. What did you think of her ruse and the cosh on the head? A little drastic, don’t you think? She could have been hurt. I did giggle over Barnaby envying Luc being proposed to. LOL! He should knock Pen up and keep her on tenterhooks wondering if he’ll marry her; that would be a change from the normal plotline.
18. Yes, you all are right; I’m enjoying Stokes and Griselda’s story; I’m hoping we don’t see their “primitive nature.” Comments.
Lisa Kay’s Questions for Chapter 12 – 14 Sorry… I was bad; another book caught my interest.
15. I don’t doubt Barnaby’s desire, but I do feel the need to reiterate what Pen all but indicated: any man can get an erection, by a woman. Or a monkey, if he’s rub the right way. Comments.
Yep ,I'm definitely with you on this!One measly erection doesn't show desire
16. Here we go with the seeking “knowledge” thing and her sexuality. What is she, thirteen instead of 24 or 28 (I’ve seen both these ages stated)? And he’s thrilled. So, this is a tired plot of LS, but does it also ruin it for you when another author uses it, or do you make allowances for them?
Ughh! I have allergy to this plot after reading it so many times!that's all I'm going to say!
17. What did you think of her ruse and the cosh on the head? A little drastic, don’t you think? She could have been hurt. I did giggle over Barnaby envying Luc being proposed to. LOL! He should knock Pen up and keep her on tenterhooks wondering if he’ll marry her; that would be a change from the normal plotline.
Too drastic , couldn't she just sneak inside or something?! I liked him being envious too ! I hope we see something new in this one
18. Yes, you all are right; I’m enjoying Stokes and Griselda’s story; I’m hoping we don’t see their “primitive nature.” Comments.
I don't think we'll see anything like that from them , Stokes will propose first and then get down to business
@ Kit★#7 – Yes, it was the best part of the book so far – and I liked that it was the four of them.
#8 – Yes, I felt Barnaby should have said something to her. Idiot.
#10 – True. There is that there survive and food thing.
#12 – I know! Who would have ever guess that of me, too? LOL!
@ June#7 & #8 & #9– LMBO!
#11 – Ah, yes. Forgotten about him, though I thought of him at the time.
#1 – True. For being “investigators and deduction” people, they’re a bit clueless on what the electricity of their touch means.
#2 – Yes, I like that about him, too. I figure he going to wait to choose his battle.
#3 – I’m leaning toward agreeing with you; especially given the era. I’m giving her some leeway, hoping that she knows these guys really, really well.
#4 – I like both romances equally. Nice that there are two! Though, I know some people don’t like that.
#5 - **giggles**