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message 51: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 04, 2014 08:36AM

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Did you just move the post peeve discussion to this topic ma'am? LOL. This link was getting so long I started another. Anyhow the mistress on the side is a HUGE pet peeve for me. Hate the self pitying h too. I'm headed out the door. Have a nice day. TTYL!

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message 52: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 04, 2014 08:50AM

Elizabeth Bennet (janetspringer) | 1740 comments

You too. I need to play catch up and I'm taking the kids to a haunted house later. LOL

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message 53: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 04, 2014 11:59AM

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Ok guys, so I'm reading The Dreamer for the third time. Granted I'm not reading it cover to cover this time, but I absolutely LOVE that book! Has anyone else read it? It's by the husband/wife writing team who go by the name, May McGoldrick. Anyhow, just throwing it out there, if anyone wants to read it, it's a "loanable" title.

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message 54: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 04, 2014 05:40PM

The haunted house was a bust. My younger son Josh had a 24 hour bug and was throwing up. Good old Ohio also pulled through and we had sleet so either way it wasn't happening. I used the time to read and am 20% through the book but I'm reserving all opinions until the 11th. Have we decided on a time? Is Kate in on the event? Hellllooooo Kate! LOL.

I have never read the Dreamer but I looked it up and was interrupted by an up chucking boy so I'll check out the reviews later on. Okay ladies I'm going back to my book hope everyone has a great evening.

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message 55: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 04, 2014 10:02PM) (new)

Oct 04, 2014 09:57PM

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kate wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My pet peeves would be couple being held apart too long, mistress on the side, h with a low self esteem that feels sorry for herself."

I HATE that bug. My 4 yr old granddaughter ..."

Kate, if you want to borrow DREAMER, it's yours. Just let me know. I LOVED that book. I also have ANGEL OF SKYE. That's another good one. Believe it or not, I got both books when they were freebies. I've gotten some jewels as freebies!

I'm with you on the pet peeve number one...actually the whole girl acting as a boy for any length of time is just plain ridiculous in my book. Especially as these women never seem to cut their hair and they sure didn't have wig nets back then. I'm supposed to believe that a curly beaver hat, or whatever, can securely contain waist length hair?! Stupid!

Did you say your granddaughter is FOUR? And then the boys are now eighteen, twenty and twenty-two? Wow, Kate! You're a saint in my book!

I'm reading Highland Solution. I'm about seventy percent in. Just started it today. Good book, although there's been a few times I've wanted to knock some sense into the H.

BTW, no I haven't read BORROWED DREAMS as yet, but I do own it..anther freebie. It's on my TBR list. Is it a medieval or highland novel? If it is, I'll probably read it next.

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message 56: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 04, 2014 11:43PM

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kate wrote: "Borrowed Dreams is part of the Scottish series. The H has been badly crippled in an accident and his mother who is sickly is worried that if she dies he will be put in an institution. She looks fo..."

Geez Kate, you've definitely got your hands full! As for borrowing, all I need is your email address. Amazon will send you an email with a link to the book where you download it. It's that simple. It's a little more complicated to loan...just a few more steps, but still easy. Headed to bed now. It's almost three a.m. I'm on the east coast too...Boston area. Gnite!

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message 57: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 05, 2014 05:34AM) (new)

Oct 05, 2014 05:31AM

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Good morning, ladies! Hey Kate, I agree with you 100% re HIGHLAND SOLUTIONS. The h is wonderful, but the H is a clunch-head! I just want to grab him by the neck and knock him upside the head, he's so dumb at times. My gosh! His brother Fingal is obviously the intelligent one. Not that I don't like the H, because I do...he's just so stubborn and trusting, especially for someone who is so suspicious!

The man who steals the book for me is Tadhg...the laird of the clan who is supposedly raiding the H's land. I LOVE him! I checked and he's the H in the author's next book, Highland Courage. You know that's on my Want to Read list!! He'll make a better H I think, than Niall. Poor Niall, I think the author just made him a shade too naïve for an H. But, for me too it's a 4 star read--maybe 4 1/2 stars. I really, really like it. I mean, by God, it kept me up until 3 a.m.! I better like it! LOL

What I really love about it is the fact that the story focuses on the relationship and how they deal with the difficulties of an arranged marriage between strangers. I think the romance is nice, and even when the H acts like a dope, I love the fact that the h can fairly quickly make him see reason. I also like the way he's has no problem admitting when he's wrong and take action to right the wrong.

I think I'm so willing to forgive him because I can see the little boy inside of him. Even though his stepmother is such a bitch it seems like a small part of him was still trying to earn her love, and I understand why he was so distrusting of women due to his past. But still, I think he's a simpleton too many times! And how about that bitchy step-mother?!

What I hated about the book is the fact that her uncle never got his just deserts. That just plain rankles. I was hoping to read where he had at least been set up and killed by brigands or some such. Bastard!

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message 58: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 08, 2014 07:25AM) (new)

Oct 05, 2014 05:45AM

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message 59: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 05, 2014 07:40AM) (new)

Oct 05, 2014 07:36AM

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Here are a couple more freebies. I was in a rush this morning, so the list isn't very long. I'll take the time this week to go through and see what I've already posted and figure out what's left. There's some stuff that is pretty much always free on Amazon, while there are others that are periodically free. The real treasures are the ones that are free for one time only and then they are gone. Usually Amazon offers them for free for a few days and then voila! It's gone! Those are the ones I try not to miss. LOL Anyhow, these two are new ones. Both sound pretty good, although not a regency or medieval. I think they are both American historical.

http://smile.amazon.com/Reluctant-Gua...

http://smile.amazon.com/Sixty-Acres-L...

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message 60: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 05, 2014 12:29PM

kate wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My pet peeves would be couple being held apart too long, mistress on the side, h with a low self esteem that feels sorry for herself."

I HATE that bug. My 4 yr old granddaughter ..."

K~ Josh is back to normal and everyone else seems fine. I put Burrowed Dreams on my TBR when you recommended it to me on PB's board. It did sound good.

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message 61: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 05, 2014 12:33PM

kate wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "My pet peeves would be couple being held apart too long, mistress on the side, h with a low self esteem that feels sorry for herself."

Pet peeve
No1- when the h dresses like a b..."

LOL! Them sailors had to be blind not to notice curves even in trousers woman are hopefully different in the hips and rear end. Then there is the binding of the breasts right? :)

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message 62: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 05, 2014 12:43PM

kate wrote: "Borrowed Dreams is part of the Scottish series. The H has been badly crippled in an accident and his mother who is sickly is worried that if she dies he will be put in an institution. She looks fo..."

K~ It's simple to burrow. Just give your email address to RF or whoever. They can send it to your e mail. You just open it and click on the link that says read now or deliver one of those and it will appear on your kindle. To lend you go to Amazon and click on manage the content of my device. You go to the book you want to lend and go to the 2nd column to the left for that book and when you click the choice comes up to loan title. Then it prompts you through it. You just need the persons e mail address.

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message 63: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 05, 2014 03:14PM

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Hey EB, I just returned your book to you, RESCUED BY A HIGHLANDER. Thanks for the loaner. It certainly did the trick breaking my reading funk! I think I'm gonna wait until tomorrow to start Highland Seer, otherwise I might be up all night tonight too! And I certainly CANNOT afford that tonight. LOL

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message 64: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 05, 2014 06:59PM

RF~ I got it. Your welcome. I'm glad your reading again. That's a nasty feeling when you want to red but can't find one that works for you. I'm going to stay and finish my book tonight and then finish up Elizabeth Hoyt's book. Have a good night all!

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message 65: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 06, 2014 04:16AM) (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:12AM

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message 66: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 05:28AM

Filled up my main page on my Kindle again. LOL

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message 67: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 06:59AM

Is the book you described about the couple forced to wed because he was in the wrong bed, is it a loanable? I have to step out for a while but if it is can I burrow it for a while? TTYL

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message 68: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 06, 2014 07:08AM

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Elizabeth wrote: "Is the book you described about the couple forced to wed because he was in the wrong bed, is it a loanable? I have to step out for a while but if it is can I burrow it for a while? TTYL"

Hey EB, I'm not sure who this comment was directed toward. LOL A book where the couple is forced to marry because the H was in the wrong bed that comes to mind is THE DREAMER. Actually THEY weren't forced to wed. The H forced the h to marry him and by forced I mean he literally had her dragged in front of the priest. LOL The h was traveling to his home with his fiancée and switched beds at the fiancée's request. the H arrived unexpectedly and got into bed with the h. When he discovered that not only was he in bed with the wrong h, but that HIS fiancée was in bed with another man, he decided to wed the h. As bad a start as the marriage got off to, the romance was absolutely adorable.

Is that the one you were referring to? Let me know and I'll send it out. I'm home all day except to dash out and pick up the kids from school. I'm preparing for me CCD class today.

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message 69: by Noreen (new)

Oct 06, 2014 12:33PM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Good morning, Ladies! Here are a few freebies for today.

Thanks again for the list. :)

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message 70: by Noreen (new)

Oct 06, 2014 12:40PM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Good morning, Ladies! Here are a few freebies for today.

Thanks again, RF. I've gone through both lists and grabbed those I didn't already have. ;)

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message 71: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 01:53PM

RF~ Yes that's the one RF. I have been on the run since first thing this morning. I'm glad to be home and it's raining like crazy now so it's a good thing to be in for the night.

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message 72: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 06, 2014 02:14PM) (new)

Oct 06, 2014 02:10PM

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Ok. Sent it. Enjoy!

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message 73: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 06, 2014 02:16PM) (new)

Oct 06, 2014 02:15PM

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Noreen wrote: "Reading Fanatic wrote: "Good morning, Ladies! Here are a few freebies for today.

Thanks again, RF. I've gone through both lists and grabbed those I didn't already have. ;)"

You're most welcome, Noreen! What are you reading now? I've lined up Healing a Highlander's Heart to read next, but I'm preparing for my class tomorrow. I teach a religious class at church on Tuesdays. Anyhow, once I get that out of the way, I plan on indulging. LOL

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message 74: by Noreen (new)

Oct 06, 2014 03:49PM

I tend to stick with a series once I start one. So...I am on to Lyon's Gift, the 2nd book after The McKinnon's Bride. :)

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message 75: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:14PM

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Let me know how that goes. It sounded pretty good, and sufficiently different from book 1. It didn't sound like it really had anything to do with book 1. I would have read it, but I don't have it, and couldn't justify paying for the darn thing. Not when I had so many other unread books. LOL BTW, what did you think of MACKINNON? I assume you liked it...it induced you to read book 2 afterall. LOL

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message 76: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:18PM

Noreen wrote: "I tend to stick with a series once I start one. So...I am on to Lyon's Gift, the 2nd book after The McKinnon's Bride. :)"

I like to split mine up sometimes like RF because sometimes an author's writing style can tend to go stale and if you split them up it makes them better. Hey, miss Noreen did you like the Twilight series? Those books I've read but look what was center stage...Edward and Bella and a dangling Jacob. The vampire and wolf thing are out of my system though. Once down that road was enough.

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message 77: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:21PM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Let me know how that goes. It sounded pretty good, and sufficiently different from book 1. It didn't sound like it really had anything to do with book 1. I would have read it, but I don't have i..."

RF~ I am shocked! It is only the 6th. LOL! I know mind your own woman. LMAO

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message 78: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 06, 2014 04:43PM) (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:41PM

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Oh lord, I forgot our date. LOL BTW, my in laws are messing with my plans. They will be coming down and bringing some stuff that we need to put away in our storage unit. I have no idea what time they plan or being here, nor how long the whole process will take. I'm so annoyed because they just announced they're bringing the stuff down this weekend, with no regard to any plans we might have had. My husband got an earful I can tell you that!

Anyhow, that brings me to my point, are we planning on making this a "live" event, or can we just post our thoughts as we get notice of new comments? I will try to keep up using my phone as best I can if I'm not home.

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message 79: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:50PM

Well I thought live would be fun but I am flexible (that's what my husband loves most about me, LOL) We can change the date. The computer selected that date and I just went with it. I finished it so who is left? Kate was going to reread it. We could do the 10th if it's better for everyone/ It doesn't matter to me. I am available on Friday. What does everyone else think?

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message 80: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 06, 2014 04:59PM) (new)

Oct 06, 2014 04:58PM

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My daughter has the day off, so I might try to hang with her in the morning. My son will be at preschool and it's never happened before that she's home and he's at school, so I'm sure she'll want to make it special. Monday is a holiday, if that works for anyone else? Or I can make Friday afternoon. I'm flexible too, so we can see what works best for everyone. I know weekends can be henkie for some.

BTW have you started DREAMER as yet? I have yet to begin HEALING and I refuse to start it now. It's almost 8 p.m. here and if it grabs me I'll want to be up until midnight. I had a pretty annoying day. The pharmacy messed up on my prescription, so I had to go pick up a couple of pills to tide me over and call the doctor's office to get an updated script. Then I hit a sidewalk and busted my tire, so now I have to pay out $140 for a new tire to replace one that was just about brand new itself! Of course they didn't have it in stock and so had to order it. I'm so annoyed!

Then, the washing machine fell down on top of my arm so now it hurts like the dickens. Having to get the tire situation taken care of resulted in me not completing my prep for my class tomorrow AND now I have to go sit and wait while they put the new tire on tomorrow. Ugh! All of this means I DID NOT get to read today!!!!

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message 81: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 06:23PM

I want to finish The Rebel that you sent me this morning. It's a short read and I'm half way through. The book starts right off from the beginning but with the short books they can't afford to be beating around the bush. I should be done tonight and I'll start Dreamer tomorrow.

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message 82: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 06, 2014 06:26PM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "My daughter has the day off, so I might try to hang with her in the morning. My son will be at preschool and it's never happened before that she's home and he's at school, so I'm sure she'll want ..."

Sorry to hear about the tire that stinks. We can do it Wednesday for all I care because I'm done so whenever is fine by me. We'll just wait to see what works for everyone else. I know your wanting to spill the beans aren't you. I am. It's hard not to talk about it. I've even restrained from posting a review. LOL

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message 83: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 06, 2014 06:58PM

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Ya I'm with you. I can do it any time too. So let's see what Kate and Noreen have to say. Thanks for the sympathy. As bad as it was, it could have been worse. I could've gotten stranded on the road. Thank God that didn't happen.

I haven't posted a review either. But then, I'm super behind with my reviews. Sigh

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message 84: by Noreen (new)

Oct 06, 2014 08:06PM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Let me know how that goes. It sounded pretty good, and sufficiently different from book 1. It didn't sound like it really had anything to do with book 1. I would have read it, but I don't have i..."

I loved The McKinnon's Bride! Will have to try and get a review up tonight or tomorrow. Have just started the Lyon's Gift and it is vastly different. Have already caught myself laughing out loud on a few occasions. Something tells me the h in this one is going to be more than most men could handle! lol

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message 85: by Noreen (new)

Oct 06, 2014 08:11PM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "My daughter has the day off, so I might try to hang with her in the morning. My son will be at preschool and it's never happened before that she's home and he's at school, so I'm sure she'll want ..."

So sorry for your awful day! I hate it when Murphy's Law decides to just move in for a while. I'm flexible too...live is nice but sometimes things get in the way so just trying to catch up on one day is fine too.

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message 86: by Noreen (new)

Oct 06, 2014 08:12PM

Elizabeth wrote: "Well I thought live would be fun but I am flexible (that's what my husband loves most about me, LOL) We can change the date. The computer selected that date and I just went with it. I finished it s..."

LOL I'll just bet he does!

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message 87: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 07, 2014 03:54AM) (new)

Oct 07, 2014 03:34AM

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Good morning, ladies! So to top off my lovely day yesterday my four year old wet the bed last night, something that he never does. So at 2 a.m. this morning I was up changing the bed, cleaning him up, etc. Of course, after all of that I couldn't go back to sleep. Please, please, please tell me that my torture is done! LOL

Anyhow, my morning will be chock full of extra crap today so the freebie list will be short today. There's one or two that have either never been free, or haven't been in a while. Hope you find something you like.

http://smile.amazon.com/Seduction-Sop...

http://smile.amazon.com/Walk-Heaven-G...

http://smile.amazon.com/Bride-Paradis...

http://smile.amazon.com/Betrothal-Que...

http://smile.amazon.com/Night-Forever...

BTW, it seems we have a new member among us. Hello, Mageela and welcome to our group. Our group is not intended for authors to monitor, but you are welcome to join in our discussions. I see you've listed Julie Garwood as one of the authors who has influenced your writing. She happens to be one of my all time favorite writers. I'm not sure how the other members feel about having an author join our group. I personally don't care. Just be warned that you might get an earful if we end up reading one of your books.

Chime in ladies and give me your thoughts.

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message 88: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 07, 2014 06:49AM

Noreen~ I guess you did like Mackinnon's Bride if you've moved to the next in the series. BTW I love a spirited h. They are the best especially when they baffle the H and he doesn't know what to think or do with her. Love it. I just read a short book yesterday called Rebel it was one of the free ones yesterday anyhow it was funny because the h dressed as a man. LOL! We were just talking about that. It was ok because she was not a mystery for long. It was believable too because of the action that was going on at the time. I was thinking I may try to read one of your style of books so that we all get the full enjoyment of this sight. Now what would you suggest? I burrowed Dreamer from RF so you think while I finish this gem. LOL

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message 89: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 07, 2014 06:54AM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Good morning, ladies! So to top off my lovely day yesterday my four year old wet the bed last night, something that he never does. So at 2 a.m. this morning I was up changing the bed, cleaning hi..."

I don't either and agree I don't want it be monitored by authors. We are just a bunch of fun loving readers who can talk a leg off an iron chair. LMAO! I have read JG but not much. My favs would be Lisa Kleypas, Hannah Howell, Gaelen Foley, Bertrice Small, Lorraine Heath, Elizabeth Hoyt, Keira Montclair, and Moriah Densley. Those are my go to's.

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message 90: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 07, 2014 07:12AM) (new)

Oct 07, 2014 07:10AM

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I've read a few Hannah Howell's, but she's hit or miss for me. Not because of the writing or anything like that, but because of the sex. She hits one of my top pet peeves too often--heroine hopping into bed with H too soon. I hated her UNCONQUERED for that reason.

The h was Saxon, the H a Norman invader. She was his captive and willingly slept with him the very first day they met...and no he didn't force her. As a matter of fact, he had made her angry and was sure he'd have to pay for it. But no, instead she happily welcomed him into their bed. Ugh! I was thoroughly disgusted with her. I was ok with the sex between them, but it happened way too fast and she was way too willing. I also found her attitude towards him and the invasion unrealistic. He was an invader, responsible for tearing apart her people and way of life and she just kept making excuses for him. It was beyond annoying. IMO there was no build-up of feeling between them, which made everything feel fake. I could see if they'd had time to get to know each other and the h felt the way she did, but that's not what happened. I actually quit that book--and I almost NEVER do that! After I quit, I did a quick run-through so I could write an informed review.

On the other hand, I loved her HIGHLAND CONQUEROR! That was an amazing read for me. So, with Howell I'm very careful about the books I pick for her. I read the blurb and a bunch of reviews before deciding.

I got my tire fixed and am home. It took less than fifteen minutes. Gotta love a small town. That would never have happened in Los Angeles. Even with an appointment I would've waited forever for them to fix it.

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message 91: by Elizabeth (new)

Oct 07, 2014 08:07AM

RF~ Glad to hear you got your tire fixed. Where I live there is a car garage whose pretty popular cattycornered from my house so I can drop my car off and come back home while I wait. I'm so spoiled. LOL! I have the book by HH you mentioned and there were some I didn't like just like the other authors I mentioned. But they wrote some of my favorite books. Hannah Howell write Highland Bride which still lives in my heart. LK did so many but the biggest was her Wallflower series, GF gave me the Knight Family who I adored, LH wrote the Scoundrel's Of St. James, BS wrote the Border series and a few I enjoyed in her Pleasure series MD Loved Song For Sophia. and all of KM have worked. She can be dramatic but apparently I seem to like that in moments. The book you mentioned I think I remember is that where he has her chained to his bed so she doesn't escape and she is taking care of a baby? If this is the same one... ********SPOILER**********

I'm thinking there was an ex that he ended up going back to after they slept together and, yes, I hated it. It seems to me in this book he didn't sleep with the ex but the main h ended up pregnant and went back to her brother and wife. I think the H realized he made a mistake and came groveling on hands and knees (literally) and she took him back. I'm not sure if that's the same though. It sucked the big one for sure though.

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message 92: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 07, 2014 08:19AM) (new)

Oct 07, 2014 08:16AM

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Elizabeth wrote: "RF~ Glad to hear you got your tire fixed. Where I live there is a car garage whose pretty popular cattycornered from my house so I can drop my car off and come back home while I wait. I'm so spoile..."

No, that's not the one I was referring to. OMG! That one sounds awful! LOL In the one I'm talking about, I actually loved the H. It's the h I couldn't stand. I didn't dislike her per say, but she annoyed me. The H was really honorable, well except for the fact that he took the h's virginity with no idea what the future held for them. But then, as a captive, if he didn't claim her for himself, someone else would have. The ONLY thing I didn't like about that book is the fact that they slept together too soon. I really hated that and it tainted the rest of the book for me. The fact that she was always defending him, from the very beginning, was also annoying.

But in true HH style, the book was well written and the story a compelling one. Unfortunately, I couldn't get past the sex thing. My mood could have been a factor too. I have her Beauty and the Beast, which I really liked. But, my favorite HH so far is Highland Conqueror {Camerons, #1}. Sigimor was delicious and I loved the fact that as soon as he laid eyes on Jolene his heart cried "mine!" That took him by surprise, especially since as she was nothing like his usual type--physically, that is.

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message 93: by Noreen (new)

Oct 07, 2014 10:26AM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Good morning, ladies! So to top off my lovely day yesterday my four year old wet the bed last night, something that he never does. So at 2 a.m. this morning I was up changing the bed, cleaning hi..."

RF, I feel your pain! Hoping your day is an easy one and the week gets much better for you.

Thanks for the list. :)

I have no problems with authors joining...they are people too. lol I agree about our comments...we don't hold back and can sometimes be picky about our likes and dislikes.

Hi Mageela!

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message 94: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 07, 2014 12:08PM

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Hey Noreen, it got better, thanks! At least I was able to get prepared for my class tonight. You're welcome! We'll probably be running out of freebies soon. Then we'll get freebies every once in a while, I think.

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message 95: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 08, 2014 04:05AM) (new)

Oct 08, 2014 03:48AM

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message 96: by Reading Fanatic (new)

Oct 08, 2014 08:01AM

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Hey ladies, FYI, today's Amazon kindle romance daily deal is M.C. Beaton's Refining Felicity: A Novel of Regency England - Being the First Volume of The School for Manners: 1. It's $1.99 for today and, as we may all be aware, her books usually sell for $5.99. Of course, if you have KU like our Kate does, you wont need to buy any of her books as they are all available in that program. Anyhow, here is the Amazon link, just in case you're interested.

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...

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message 97: by Reading Fanatic (last edited Oct 08, 2014 01:20PM) (new)

Oct 08, 2014 01:17PM

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Kate, you wanna talk sin? Here's a HUGE one for you...I've never read Heyer--or at least I don't remember ever reading her before. I've read a few Beaton's and I like them, but she writes weird books. Something always seems to be just a bit off...overly evil characters almost to the point of being a caricature is one example. You really have to be in the mood for Beaton.

And yes, HIGHLAND CONQUEROR was by HH. Amazing book! It's my favorite HH novel and one of my favorite Highland romances. I loved Sigimor and Jolene!

Julie Garwood is one of my all time favorite authors. As is Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick. Although, for some unknown reason, until recently, I had only read two of Quick's books. I also used to love Brenda Joyce back in the day.

I think I already told you, but in the other group (I'm gonna start restricting my comments to this group, because I'm starting to lose track! LOL) but I loaned DREAMER to EB, but have Angel of Skye if you're interested. That was another phenomenal story. The h had amnesia from childhood and had no idea of her real identity. Discovering who she really was added a nice bit of intrigue to the story. Just throwing it out there in case you wanna try something else by these authors before shelling out money!

I said before, I'm not a stickler for historical facts, so long as the liberties the author takes with them works to aid the story in some way. I don't really care about inventions and the like--I have no idea when anything was invented. LOL-- but it really annoys me when the author makes a hash of titles and forms of address. BTW, that's another pet peeve!

Yes, those .99 cents collections are amazing! I purchased one a couple of months ago on pre-order, as I did with BALLROOM. I paid .99 cents for it. It now sells for $9.99! That was a set of four full length. I will post those sets whenever I come across them also, so you guys can take advantage of the deal if you like.

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Oct 09, 2014 04:18AM

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Oct 09, 2014 06:53AM

Reading Fanatic wrote: "Good morning, ladies! Here are a few freebies today.

http://smile.amazon.com/Brooding-Beau......"

Thanks, RF
A day late and the Colonels Lady is back to full price, but I grabbed that 99 cent deal. :)

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Oct 09, 2014 06:57AM

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What?! You missed COLONEL'S LADY? I'm so sorry. And I have to admit I had you in mind as I was perusing through the book yesterday. There is a lot of history and I seem to recall you mentioning something about reading history, or some such. Anyhow, for some reason I thought you'd like the setting of the story. Oh well, maybe next time. How much is it now, I wonder? That was super quick! Usually books are free for at least a couple of days before they go back to full price.

Well make sure you check out LEGACY. It's a new freebie--well it's been free before, but not for a while. The storyline sounds interesting. The others are pretty much free all the time, for the most part.

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