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The Lass Wore Black Buddy Read/Giveaway - 3/11/13
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Wonderful, Dhes! Thanks tons.
You're welcome!
Hey, what date do you think I should set the "buddy read" for this, Dhes? March 11th exactly?
I was thinking we could start reading on the 11th. So yeah, that works. Thanks, LK!
Susan wrote: "I'm interested!"Got it!
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Giulia (My Devastating Reads) wrote: "I'm interested!"Hey there! I'm sorry, but this is open to US residents only, Giulia. The next giveaway/read I host will be open to international readers, but there's not enough time this time.
Yep! I'll post it on my review of WHiS, the same way I did for this one.
I've never participated in a read-along, but I would like to!
Toni and Susan, I have your books wrapped and ready to ship tomorrow. If you don't get them by the 11th, just start as soon as you do.
I will keep an eye out for it! Thanks.
Okay! The books have shipped. Please let me know when you get them.On a side note: You'll notice when the book arrives it might look as though I was in a battle with the packaging tape. That's because I was in a battle with the packaging tape. Obviously, because the packages got shipped, I won said battle. But it was close.
lol Good to know you survived the attack!
Seriously! Last time I buy packaging tape at the Dollar Store. That stuff had a mind of its own, and it didn't want to be stuck on book wrapping.Geez! There's lint, fuzz, maybe some dog hair and I wouldn't be surprised if there's bits of my flesh there, too. What a mess!
Yeah, that tape can be tricky!
Flesh?! Good, I can clone you.
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Lisa Kay wrote: "Flesh?! Good, I can clone you."Good heavens! Do you really think the group (or the world) could handle more than one of me??
Obviously this "read-along" is going to be a fun thing, based on this comment thread alone!! And I'll try to appreciate all the "extras" in the tape when I am unsealing the package!
**snortsnort** Love the spoiler, Dhes. ☺
Toni wrote: "Obviously this "read-along" is going to be a fun thing, based on this comment thread alone!! And I'll try to appreciate all the "extras" in the tape when I am unsealing the package!"Well, of course I'm hoping everyone will enjoy the book. It's not your typical HR. It's not light and fluffy, but it's still a compelling story.
But if all else fails, Lisa Kay and Pamela are quite entertaining ;)
We are? Really? ☺
Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "We are? Really? ☺"Yes, REALLLLLLY!
Wow! We really are! LK, you hear that? We are really really entertaining!
Aw. That could lead to a lot of fanfaronade on my part.
We could all do a little fanfaronade on occasion.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Aw. That could lead to a lot of fanfaronade on my part."And not only that, it might cause you to start bragging or blustering!!!
Must. Sign. Out. Too distracting to have "Good Reads" open while at work. You guys are killing me!!
LOL LMBO ***doing LK's snorting***
Come back, Toni! We'll be good! NOT! Well, I will be good!
Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "LOL LMBO ***doing LK's snorting***"She does that a lot, doesn't she? I wonder if she's ever done that with a mouthful of soda. That'd hurt like the dickens!
Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Well, I will be good!"NOT!!!!!
Yep and the mess!
Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Yep and the mess!"REALLY messy!!!
**snortsnort** **checks glass and notices it is empty...luckily**
Hi! Got my book- thanks!
Book arrived yesterday, so I am set! Thank you.
I'm sorry we didn't get started yesterday but GR was down for hours and I'm just now finally caught up!So, have you started reading yet?
Things to think about while reading this story:
1. In Historical Romance Novels, it's often the heroes who are the scarred ones, either physically or emotionally, or both. They don't usually hide themselves away from society, but more readily accept their scars as a part of who they are.
In this case, it's the heroine who is scarred. As a reader, how does Catriona's reaction to her accident and the loss of her beauty make you feel?
Yes, I have started reading it and am intrigued with the storyline already. I wasn't quite sure what "hooked me", but reading your "Things to think about", I do believe that this is EXACTLY one of the reasons I am intrigued. Here are my early observations / thoughts: (1) I wish we got to know Catriona a little more BEFORE the accident. Of course, before the last page is turned, I may learn that this is by design. (2) In addtion to being a scarred heroine, she certainly seems to be the antithesis of the traditional, historical romance heroine - virgin, unsure about men, etc. As a matter of fact, Catriona not only admits to having had more than one lover (*gasp*), she admits to actually LIKING SEX!!! (**double gasp**). So yes, a few chapters in already (starting Chapter 9) and I am finding myself frustrated that my JOB is taking time away from reading!
As for the question posed by Dhes.... I am still thinking!!
It's interesting, isn't it? Often it's the heroes in need of healing and redemption, but this is not the case with The Lass Wore Black! It's the hero who's solid in this book.
He was her Highland lover, but would he be her savior?
Catriona Cameron was once famed for her seductive beauty and charm. Now she saw no one, hiding from the world...and no one dared break through her self-imposed exile.
No one, that is, until Mark Thorburn burst into her home, and Catriona's darkened world began to have color again. Thorburn, secretly the heir to an Earldom, claimed he was a footman. But Catriona didn't care about the scandal their passion could cause...for this very touch sparked her back to a life of sensuality, one she thought she'd never have again.
Little does she know that Mark is part of a masquerade. One that will end when they become the target of a madman set on revenge. Mark realizes he will have to do more than win her love...he will have to save her life as well.
Things to think about while reading this story:
1. In Historical Romance Novels, it's often the heroes who are the scarred ones, either physically or emotionally. They don't usually hide themselves away from society, but more readily accept their scars as a part of who they are.
In this case, it's the heroine who is scarred. As a reader, how does Catriona's reaction to her accident and the loss of her beauty make you feel?
2. We've talked about the role reversals in terms of the Catriona, so let's talk about Mark.
How do you feel him? In most historical romance novels, the hero is, in some ways, alpha. They're demanding, compelling, and more often than not, the heroine has to bow to their wishes.
How is Mark different, and do you see this as a strength or a weakness?