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In regards to the post about E-Book Readers below... -- Frances, Sunday, July 19, 05:36:31am

Did any of you see the article in the news about Amazon deleting books off of people's Kindles? It was the same AP story on all of the news services. Here is the Fox link:

Orwell's '1984' and 'Animal Farm' Deleted From Kindles

I can understand piracy, illegal copies and Amazon's position on all that. Valid. I understand Amazon removing the books from their store.

What creeps me out is Amazon accessing customer's Kindels and removing books without permission. That is just too '1984' for me. Rather ironic the two books in question.

I'd like to know what the rest of you think...

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- My opinion -- Diane, Sunday, July 19, 01:32:11pm
  - Diane, your addy is not on the RBL list. Please e-mail me. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, July 19, 05:31:43pm
    - Oh, yeah, and please update your information with Linda W. (NT) -- Auntie Frannie :-), Sunday, July 19, 05:33:07pm
- That's one of the MAIN reasons I didn't buy a Kindle & won't buy one!!! Too hands on for me.. Once I buy something I want to have control of what goes on it & what doesn't!! JMHO (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, July 19, 01:37:39pm
  - Linda, are you able to read Kindle books on your e-reader? How do you get those titles if you can't? (NT) -- P.C., Sunday, July 19, 02:54:34pm
    - No Kindle books can't be read on anything but a kindle but so far I've found that I can get anything I want from one of the other e-book sites & it's getting better & better...*G* And if they have this kind of control why would I want to spend my money with them only to have them decide to take it away at a later date... (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, July 20, 11:19:19am
      - Yeah...and now, most of the other ebook sites have WAY more selection than the Kindle selection. AND...they're available sooner, generally on release day...whereas sometimes Kindle won't come out for a month or so after release date. This happened most recently with Rachel Gibson's latest. I had it the day it came out...whereas my Kindle buddies couldn't get it for a few weeks after release. (NT) -- Heather , Monday, July 20, 12:07:28pm
- If I was a kindle owner and that happened to me I would be beyond ticked. I can understand them taking it down from the store if that's what they choose to do but them taking off of someone's kindle is like them taking it off of my bookshelf and leaving me a couple of bucks for it. Even if they paid me back that doesn't make it right. What they should have done is informed the people about what happened and let them know that if they deleted it from their kindle catalog that they would be refunded, not take the choice from them. (NT) -- Leiha , Sunday, July 19, 04:59:46pm
  - Leiha, That was the way I felt about it. The invasiveness of it shocked me. Your suggestion makes much more sense. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, July 19, 05:36:21pm
- I heard about this, and quite honestly, it scared me. The fact that they can just go into YOUR piece of hardware and remove something is just abhorent to me. Like Leiha mentioned...if they wanted it back because they made an error, then send me an email and "I" will remove it (after I received the credit). Honestly...now I'm glad I got a SONY Ereader and not a Kindle. (NT) -- Heather , Monday, July 20, 12:11:44pm
- There was another story about a guy who somehow violated Amazon's rules about returns or something - they not only disabled his account, they disabled his Kindle and made it impossible to access books he'd bought and paid for. I tell you, Big Brother can have my books when they pry them from my cold dead fingers! *G* Excuse me while I go lovingly pat my overstuffed antiquated paperfilled bookcases... (NT) -- Merry, Monday, July 20, 09:47:20pm
The Bedwyns and me -- Robin, Saturday, July 18, 04:17:09am
Hey everyone, happy Saturday!

Leiha (and anyone else who wants to chime in), you once recommended some Mary Balogh books to me. I just read "A Summer to Remember" with Lauren and Kit (my first Balogh book) and it was okay, but what fascinated me was the Bedwyns! I see that I already have 2 of the 6 in the "Slightly" series, but you know that Wolfric is the one I want!! LOL (Okay, Rannulf looks like he could entertain me well for a few hours too...)

Do I HAVE to read them in order? Do I have to read them all??? I guess what I mean is, are Rannulf and Wolfric featured so much in the others that I'll miss stuff if I skip right to their books?

I have the newest Lindsey here to start, and if I can fit in some read-time between cleaning the house and having a neighborhood party tonight, I'll be good to go!

Thanks everyone, Have a great weekend!

Robin

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- Yes, yes, yes - read them in order. You'll miss some really good reading if you don't - and at least one very touching scene that gives you great insight into Wulfric before you get to his story. I LOVE this series - it's one of my all-time favorites! (And what's really great is that some of the characters reappear in the Simply Series.) (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, July 18, 12:35:37pm
  - PS - Did you know that One Night for Love is the prequel to A Summer to Remember? (It explains Lauren's being left at the altar.) (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, July 18, 12:39:49pm
    - Yes, Judy and I have the One Night for Love on my shelf, but now I don't want to read it since I read PT2 already LOL. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, July 19, 07:20:48pm
- Wow, I haven't read those in awhile puts me in the mood for a good historical. Some of the books are stronger then the others but all worth reading just for the relationship between the siblings plus it makes Wulfric's story that much more enjoyable if you build up to it. (NT) -- Leiha , Saturday, July 18, 09:35:43pm
  - I agree with Leiha. I have had all the books in my hands at one time or another, some held my attention others didn't. Wulfric's was, by far, my favorite. Very enjoyable. (NT) -- Gabmar, Sunday, July 19, 02:30:03pm
Mastered by Love -- Diane, Friday, July 17, 04:32:29pm
Hi, I'm back from a computer crash where I lost the listing for all my favorite websites. Have a new lap top, and I've been trying to backtrack for quite some time. Finally found you ladies again! Stephanie Laurens wraps up her Bastion Club series with Daziel's story. The novel is due for release July 28. I've read the first chapter's preview on her website, and I've been able to find many reviews which say the book is outstanding - "what a romance novel should be. The cover art looks wonderful. I've been wondering who the cover models are - anyone know who the male and female are on the cover? (Gawd I missed all the great wallpapers in this website!)

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- Welcome back, Diane. Several of us are waiting for Daziel's story - he has been such a mysterious character! (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, July 18, 12:42:17pm
- Welcome back Diane. It's horrible when the computer dies. My condolences. The same thing happened to me last fall. I have been waiting forever for Dalziel. Just read the excerpt you recommended and it looks GOOD! Thanks. (NT) -- Frances, Saturday, July 18, 08:41:13pm
  - Thank you -- Diane, Sunday, July 19, 09:20:14am
ereaders -- Lynda/WA, Thursday, July 16, 09:13:29pm
Robin's post below has me asking - how many of you have an ereader. Which brand and model. What do you and don't you like about it. Such as can you read in the dark without bothering someone else? Is the screen large enough? light enough to hold in one hand? Can you read pdfs? Would you buy the same model again? Or change to something else.

I am planning to buy one in two weeks. As soon as I know they didn't mess up my promotion pay. I'm planning on getting the Sony 700. Reading at night is one of my top requirements. My husband is bothered by a nightlight.

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- I have a CyBook it isn't backlit which they say is bad for the eyes & I have a lightwedge which is great for paper books or e-reader. I'd buy the same again unless I found something else that's compatible with a Mac that I liked better. It's 6.13 oz & is very easy to read. I am very happy with it. (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, July 16, 10:51:11pm
  - Hey Lin, so is the backlight bad or is it bad to not have the backlight? I'm confused.... (NT) -- Robin, Friday, July 17, 03:11:32pm
    - The back light is bad for your eyes they say.... Beaty since your a PC girl Ann & Heather both love the Sony & I think I would have too if it was compatible with Mac!! (NT) -- Łinda, Saturday, July 18, 10:00:36am
- I got a B Book, but I don't like it. It has multiple problems (in my opinion). I would still get one, but I'd be more careful to try them out before I purchased. (NT) -- Beaty, Friday, July 17, 11:11:20am
- I have a Kindle and love it! Except for one thing--the file management system. I can only sort by title, author, or date added and I want folders so I can sort out the books I've read from the unread, the fiction from the non-fiction, etc. Would I buy it again? I don't know. If I could do it over again, I might wait for the next generation, but I do love the instant download feature! Even if my credit card doesn't. (NT) -- Patti O'Shea, Sunday, July 19, 07:14:47am
Did anyone go to the Literacy Signing in DC? -- Robin, Thursday, July 16, 05:42:31pm
Did anyone go to RWA Literacy Signing?? Who'd you see? What did you get? Did RBL's get together?

Tell us!!

:)

Robin

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- I'm still here. Having a blast. Pamela, I wish you were here. Janet Evanovich and Linda Howard gave amazing speeches. Very funny! Eloise James speaks tomorrow. Its really hot in Washington. (NT) -- , Thursday, July 16, 08:13:21pm
  - I wish I were there, too, Lucy. I really wanted to meet you and Heather and to see Ann again. On the upside, at least I'm finishing NAKED EDGE. Hopefully, it will be done this weekend. (NT) -- P.C., Friday, July 17, 07:22:03am
  - That is cool Lucy! Glad you are having a good time. At different past events, I've heard Julie Garwood speak and Nora Roberts as well....there are some things you just don't forget! And Pamela, I hope you complete your book soon! (NT) -- Robin, Friday, July 17, 03:14:05pm
- Hey Robin! I went down on Wed for the Literacy Signing. It was one of the most amazing moments of my summer. To have all those wonderful books in one room along with the author., I still get a little giddy thinking about it! Some many books so little money! LOL (NT) -- Gabmar, Saturday, July 18, 11:28:44am
  - So many books... (NT) -- Gabmar, Saturday, July 18, 11:29:33am
- Boy, do I envy you who went to Washington. Gennita said that she had collected a mountain of books. I hope her dogs get her when she gets home. Mean, much! (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Sunday, July 19, 05:18:44am
-- Beaty, Monday, July 13, 09:00:24pm

Happy Birthday, Christina!
Hope it's a good one!

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- Happy Birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, July 14, 03:45:06am
  - Happy Birthday!!! (NT) -- , Thursday, July 16, 08:14:21pm
- Have a TERRIFIC DAY!!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, July 14, 10:12:51am
- Happy Birthday Christina! Hope that it's wonderful for you. (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, July 14, 01:50:45pm
- Hi Christina - Have a great day! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, July 14, 04:48:10pm
- Woohooo happy birthday Christina, hope it's full of interesting possibilities (NT) -- Chez, Tuesday, July 14, 09:08:30pm
- Enjoy your special day. Happy Birthday..and Great choice of Pic! Wow.. a guy AND a book? You are SOO lucky! (NT) -- Michele N, Wednesday, July 15, 05:34:52am
Small print and a book question -- ROBIN , Sunday, July 12, 12:23:07pm
What is the deal with all this small print??? I'm so tired of getting a book and seeing all the small print. I bought a hardback and didn't check the print size, but its SMALL. The only good thing is that there is more space between the lines, so it makes it easier, but after looking at a computer all dern day, I don't want SMALL print in my books. I actually bought a few large print books from the UBS, but everything doesn't come in that size.

The bad part is: I already wear glasses!!! But I notice if I hold the book farther away from me, I don't squint and can see better. My arms aren't like Stretch Armstrong though, so....I told my doctor about this and he thinks I may have to change up my glasses this year...

So does anyone else care about the size of the print or is it just me?

Also, another book question: Breakpoint, A High Risk Novel JoAnn Ross: Air Force Combat Controller Dallas O'Halloran has a reputation as a hell-raising lady-killer. But he's also fiercely loyal. So when he's recruited by a new combat unit, Dallas is none too pleased to find himself teamed up with the icy blond JAG officer who nearly court-martialed his friends.

Academy graduate Julianne Decatur is tough, tenacious, and driven by her belief in military law. She has zero patience for hotshot Spec Ops cowboys who think the rules don't apply to them--and even less tolerance for Dallas's tough-as-nails Texas attitude.

But when they're assigned to investigate a Navy flyer's apparent suicide, they discover the trail of a ruthless killer-and an attraction between them that can't be denied. And when their prey turns the tables on them, Julianne will have to depend on the one man daring and reckless enough to keep them both alive. (END)

This sounds like part of a series, and I haven't read this author in years. Anyone know about this? Can you recommend it?

Okay, thats it for me.

Have a great week ahead everyone!

Robin

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- Robin, I won't be so vulgar as to ask your age. But, somewhere between 40 and 50 arms start getting too short. I recently read that there are exercises which can help, but I really don't know a thing about it. I like the feature of IE7 and up with which you can control the text size on the screen. To prove how wonkey I am, I've wired two old sets of glasses together for computer use. Weird, but it works. (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Sunday, July 12, 01:44:38pm
- One word...EREADER! I just recently had to get "reading glasses" and they are very uncomfortable for someone who has never worn glasses. My Ereader solves that problem...I just make the font bigger. At this point...if the book doesn't come as an ebook...I don't even buy it...well, there are some exceptions if one of my fav authors has a book out and it's not in ebook form, then I'll buy the tree book. I haven't read Joann Ross, but go to "www.fantasticfiction.co.uk" and you can find authors books and what the series are. Looks like this JR book is #4 in the High Risk series. (NT) -- Heather , Sunday, July 12, 02:31:47pm
  - Yep Heather has it right I have an e-reader & haven't bought a tree-book since last year except for Pamela Clare her historical's don't come in e-format but her romantic suspense does.*G* (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, July 13, 09:56:44am
- Hi girls, I had no idea that our arms got shorter or any eyesight problems 'magnified' LOL but I will definitely keep an eye out for any developments. As far as this ereader goes, what is it and do I need it for ebooks? (NT) -- Gayle Lee, Sunday, July 12, 04:52:31pm
  - You don't "NEED" it for e-books but it makes it nice to carry them with you rather than to try & read them from the computer.... I LOVE mine! There are several different kinds out there Heather & Ann have the Sony & I have the CyBook. The Sony isn't compatible with Mac's so thats why I have a different one. (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, July 13, 10:00:38am
    - Thank you for the info re compatible and non-compatible because I would not have realised I would have to be careful. I, too have a Mac, so thank you. Yes I find I am not reading fine print as well as I used to. I thought it was just my eyes. LOL (NT) -- Gayle Lee, Tuesday, July 14, 01:01:50am
- I thought I was the only one having a problem with this! I spend all day looking at the computer and then when I want to read I sometimes have to tailor it to how tired my eyes are because I already wear reading glasses and sometimes they just don't cut it! I def think I am going to have to look into getting an ereader! (NT) -- Mandy, Monday, July 13, 03:47:33am
- I don't mind small print,as long as the book is worth reading.If I have to choose between the pub. cutting the book to make it fit,or making the print smaller so I get the whole story as the author intended it,then I'll take the small print . (NT) -- Bo, Monday, July 13, 10:24:07am
- Sorry to hear about the eye troubles, Robin. Bo hit it on the head: Publishers are trying to cut printing costs, so they're shrinking the size of the font to be able to print books that have the full story but in fewer pages. The publisher who prints my historicals keeps shrinking the maximum page count of their books, so unless I want to cut cut cut, my print in those stories has to be TINY. I'm sorry about that! Lin, thanks for still reading my historicals. They're supposedly on their way to being Kindle-ized, but only SURRENDER and UNTAMED are on Kindle at this point. Not sure if they plan to release them in other e-book formats or not... (NT) -- P.C., Monday, July 13, 10:32:03am
- Thanks eveyone for the input.....an EReader? The main reason I've been avoiding them is (well, besides the fact that I can sometimes be resistant to change....) that it makes me feel like I'll be using ANOTHER type of computer screen.....just smaller and hand held? I will at least look at one since you are so voiciferous about it, and I thank you....(yes, I'm reading a historical right now and the language is off the hook!) Oh and Aunt Frannie, you have the age group right....LOL (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, July 14, 03:49:23am
- I don't have an ereader, but my laptop works great with Adobe..and changing the font is a breeze. It's not as lightweight as an Ereader, true..but it's the next best thing. I read a LOT of Ebooks because I'm a romance book reviewer and 99% of books are all in PDF format. I think Ebooks are finally coming into their own.... Good luck with whatever you do! (NT) -- Michele N, Wednesday, July 15, 05:40:33am
Are any of the RBL authors going to RWA in DC next week? -- Ann, Thursday, July 09, 04:58:26pm
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- Hi Ann. Wish that I were going, but the only thing in my purse is moths. ;-) (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Friday, July 10, 12:17:52pm
- I'm not an author but I am heading to DC on Wednesday for the Literacy Signing!!! (NT) -- Gabmar, Sunday, July 12, 05:02:05am
- Ann, I think Joey is going. At least she posted on Facebook that she was looking forward to going to DC! Are you going? (NT) -- maggie, Sunday, July 12, 07:26:36pm
I'm Guest Blogging...Come for a Visit! -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, July 11, 09:55:50pm
I got invited to guest blog at The Galaxy Express. This is a fantastic honor for me.

If you've never been there and like Science Fiction Romance, you're in for a treat. Heather Massey has created the absolutely, greatest spot on the web for Science Fiction Romance fans to get the latest news and to simply have fun.

I'm going to be guest blogging at The Galaxy Express, tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. Please stop in for a visit. Heather asked me to blog on "Parallel Universe", and she is having some awesome articles from other bloggers. If you haven't already checked out their articles, be sure to do so. You won't be disappointed.

Actually, Heather named the week of guest blogging "Parallel Universe"; but, being the literal clone of my mother, I took her at her word and wrote on...you guessed it..."Parallel Universes." *G*

Happy reading and writing,

Frances Drake
Writing Science Fiction Romance
Real Love in a Real Future
Frances Writes

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Used Book Stores -- Lynda/WA, Thursday, July 09, 09:50:06pm
I've been blogging alot lately. Here's a post many of you may find interesting. The blog owner is asking for people's favorite UBSs. A couple listed are in CA.

http://thebookbinge.com/2009/07/used-book-stores.html

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Question about Kenyon books -- Robin, Wednesday, July 08, 08:44:07am
Okay, so I have a book questions and where would I go to ask, but here, to the experts!

I like Sherilyn Kenyon's writing but have not been into para for a while now. What is this BAD series and is it para? Bureau of American Defense I think? It sounds like I should be getting these but I don't want para, so can someone help me out?

Thanks
Robin

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- I liken the BAD series to Cherry Adair or Shannan McKenna type books. But I like Kenyon better. I've enjoyed the BAD series (I've not read them all), but they're good...you'd probably like them Robin. (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 08, 10:45:38am
- The older ones (several anthologies and I think one full length book) are pretty light and "pretty" for lack of a better term, but still fun reads. The newer ones co authored with Diana Love are grittier and "deeper" if that makes any sense. Good reads. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, July 08, 06:40:28pm
- Thanks for the info ladies, I appreciate it. I'll have to put them on my list for the UBS.....I used to have a HUGH list for the UBS but got rid of it and started over and now I only have about 20 I'm looking for.... I'm also hoping these books have the 'bromance' LOL (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, July 09, 05:11:48pm
Hope you all have a safe & happy 4th of July! -- Bo, Friday, July 03, 08:44:46am
I hope you all get to spend some time with family & friends,stuffing your faces with BBQ & other traditional picnic-type munchies.I keep smiling when I think of making S'mores,then have a slight twinge of guilt.Then I laugh that right off *G*

We are going camping,and it has been an insane scramble to get everything ready! Hubs is out getting the last-minute crap done as I type this.Procrastination is alive and well in this house,LOL.This will be the first camping trip for Brenna,and probably my first since having her.I have to say,I actually kind of like tent camping better,but a motorhome has cabinets and shelves to keep little girl's hands from grabbing whatever & whenever.

Haven't had much time to read or even play on the 'net these days.When I do pick up a book,it's along the lines of Charlotte's Web & Old Yeller *G* My son is greedy for stories & I'm happy to indulge him,since he starts school in just a couple months!I'm really proud of the progress he's making & he constantly surprises me.I was glad to move on to something besides Cat in the Hat,and I've kept most of my books from when I was a kid.Being able to read to him from a book my Grandma gave me back in '81 was neat,although I am worried that they'll fall apart.I did sneak in a chapter or two of a Lindsey yesterday.HOORAY *G*

Anyways,hope you all have a great 4th!!!

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- Hope you have a great weekend & lots of memories of the kids first camping trip!!*G* (NT) -- Łinda, Friday, July 03, 03:42:27pm
- My family went camping all the time when we were little. I think the trips wound down as Mom hit menopause and I hit puberty. Can't imagine *why* Dad and my brother wouldn't want to be out in the middle of nowhere with 2 women who have uncontrollable levels of hormones raging through them. *lol* (NT) -- Ann, Friday, July 03, 06:37:18pm
- Happy Fourth of July Bo, and all RBLs! I posted about the cost to the original signers of the Declaration of Independence on my blog. The URL is inside>>>>> -- Frances, Saturday, July 04, 06:29:27am
- Happy Independence Day, Everyone!!! (NT) -- Patti O'Shea, Saturday, July 04, 07:47:56am
- Hey everyone, Happy 4th!! Bo, don't you love how kids come to you with a book to read to them? Our nephew brings the book and then climbs on my lap or plops on my lap or whatever to let me know he is ready. LOL. What Lindsey book was it?? Have a good time camping! Don't forget the bugspray! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, July 04, 10:02:45am
  - 'Until Forever'.Not my fave Viking book by her,but enjoyable anyway. (NT) -- Bo, Tuesday, July 07, 11:35:03am
    - Did you ever read her futuristic series? Warriors Woman is the first I believe and its my fave of the three.... (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, July 08, 08:45:36am
      - Yep,read them & like WW best also.Loved the verbal as well as physical sparring between Challen & Tedra! (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, July 09, 12:14:13pm
Today's the day! Breaking Midnight hits the shelves!! -- Emma Holly , Tuesday, July 07, 03:06:41pm
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- I got my copy just now!!! *G* I was just coming to post about it.. LOL I do the e-book thing which is GREAT I don't have to order ahead of time or anything just go to the website & pay & download.. (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, July 07, 08:49:31pm
- Congratulations, Emma! :-) (NT) -- P.C., Wednesday, July 08, 12:03:23am
- Best wishes, Emma. (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, July 08, 05:40:14am
- Thanks! (NT) -- Emma, Wednesday, July 08, 06:59:35am
- Yeah...congrat's Emma! I'll go get it...but I'm not reading them until I have them all. The last one comes out in August, right? They're getting such great reviews...I can't wait! (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 08, 10:47:27am
  - LOL I'm doing the same thing Heather, waiting to get them all... It's so exciting to look forward to a whole series all at once..*G* (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, July 08, 02:29:38pm
    - It's exciting for me, too, Linda *g* I like seeing them come out this way! (NT) -- Emma, Wednesday, July 08, 04:35:45pm
A Poll ... -- Judy, Monday, July 06, 01:09:57pm
So I've been rereading SEP's Chicago Stars Series. I've read them all, and reread most of them as well as listened to them on CD - but I never read them all in a row. She published the first one, IT HAD TO BE YOU, in 1994 and the last one, NATURAL BORN CHARMER, in 2007 (the others, in order, are: HEAVEN TEXAS, NOBODY'S BABY BUT MINE, DREAM A LITTLE DREAM, THIS HEART OF MINE, and MATCH ME IF YOU CAN) - and I've had such fun reading them one after another, as the characters continue from one book to the next, the kids begin to grow up ... all the things that make sequels fun to read. And I'd forgotten how funny SEP can be - lots of laugh out loud moments.

Anyway, here's the poll question: WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE REREADS?

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- Sandra Hill's Cajun series!! I don't have time to re-read but if I did this is one I would. Also, J. D. Robb's In Death series I've read & listened to it several times.. (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, July 06, 02:50:08pm
- Julie Garwoods Crown Spies, Johanna Lindseys Mallory's, Linda Howard Mackenzies, Catherine Andersons Kendrick/Coulters and Suzanne Brockmanns Troubleshooters to name a few. -- CindyO, Monday, July 06, 03:03:10pm
- Le'me see...Mary Jo Putney's THE SPIRAL PATH and Fallen Angels, Linda Howard's MACKINZIES and KILL AND TELL, Elizabeth Lowell's TELL ME NO LIES, hmmm... need to look at the list...Lois MacMaster Bujold's CORDELIA'S HONOR, Loretta Chase's LORD OF SCOUNDRELS, Georgette Heyer's THESE OLD SHADES and THE DEVIL'S CUB, oh, yeah, THE UNKNOWN AJAX and THE TOLL GATE. Oh no, don't forget LH's HEART OF FIRE. Oh gee! I'm only half way down the list! Can't forget AFTER THE NIGHT, the court house bathroom, or MR. PERFECT and the kitchen window. Or Judith Ivory's THE PROPOSITION, sigh. Or Jayne Ann Krentz's SILVER LININGS, never forget the breakin in the hotel. Or the wedding night in DESIRE. Or the grovel in SEP's KISS AN ANGEL. Oh, gee, I have a smile all over my face. (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Monday, July 06, 07:34:47pm
  - AF, a woman after my own heart! After the Night may well be my most frequent re-read, and I've also done Silver Linings a few times. Kiss an Angel, though, I have to be in a crying mood. For Elizabeth Lowell I read the Medieval trilogy. Others I do are: J.Garwood Honor's Splendor, L.London - The Bad Baron's Daughter or The Windflower; R.Carr - Chelynne; S.Kenyon - Dance with the Devil; JR Ward - Lover Awakened; L.Leigh - Tanner's Scheme. I'm also keeping all the Nalini Singh's to hand recently - I'm more of a favorite scene re-reader than full books. (NT) -- Beth, Monday, July 06, 10:29:41pm
- Interesting question. Laurell K Hamilton (either series but Anita is my fave), J D Robb (I can no longer count the times I've read the WHOLE series on one hand), Suz Brockmann's Troubleshooters. If I'm going to do a reread, that's usually what I go to. That isn't to say all those books would make my top 20. *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Monday, July 06, 09:31:02pm
- KMM's Highlander Series, Janet Chapman's Highlander series, Angela Knight's Mageverse Series, and Lynn Kurland's books with the De Piaget family, the McKinnons and the MacLeods (NT) -- Gayle Lee, Tuesday, July 07, 05:45:50am
- KMM's Spell of the Highlander, Dark Lover by Ward, Unleash the Night by Kenyon, Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts, and Ransom by Garwood are my FAVORITE re-reads! (NT) -- KelliJo, Tuesday, July 07, 07:21:41am
- All KMM's stuff,Pamela Clare's-esp. Surrender,Gabaldon's Dragonfly in Amber,Kenyon's Dance w/ the Devil,& Born in Sin (under Kinley)Lowell's Medieval,Lindsey's Fires of Winter & Hearts Aflame,plus the Malorys,esp. Gentle Rogue.Canham's Pride of Lions & Blood of Roses,My Forever Love,Across a Moonlit Sea.Foley's Devil takes a Bride & His Wicked Kiss,Pirate Prince.Lady Vixen by Busbee.Enoch's The Rake,The Holly's Midnight stuff,Kingdom of Dreams & Whitney,My Love from McNaught,Pirate & the Pagan by Henley,Desire& Ecstasy by NicoleJ,Devil to Pay from LizC,Into the Wilderness by Donati,Auel's The Valley of Horses.Medieros A Whisper of Roses.On a Highland Shore by Givens.My One and Only by Katherine O'Neal.Too many to list! *G* (NT) -- Bo, Tuesday, July 07, 12:02:25pm
- Lois Bujold's Vorkosigan series. One paragraph, and I'm hooked into 'em all. James Blish's Cities in Flight trilogy. (NT) -- Merry, Tuesday, July 07, 02:36:29pm
- Garwoods "The Secret" "The Bride" "Guardian Angel" (any of her earlier romances), Judith McNaught "Perfect", Howards "McKenzies Mountain", Rachel Gibson "See Jane Score", Brockmanns TDD and series, Lisa Kleypas "Then Came You" or "Worth Any Price" or anything by her! Also, Dara Joy's "Knight of a Trillion Stars" or "Mine to Take", Elizabeth Lowell's "Only series" and her Blackthorne/McKenzie books "Fire and Rain" "Warrior" "Granite Man" "Outlaw". Throw in Nora Roberts "Rafe and Devin McKade books" and Linda Howard "Mr. Perfect" and Lorraine Heath and Connie Brockway and I could go on and on.....LOL (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, July 08, 02:44:08am
- Y'all have mentioned a lot of my favorite rereads too - Brockmann, Robb, Roberts' Chesapeake Series - Howard, Garwood - James's, Carlyle's, Balogh's and Chase's series - Putney's Brides Series ... I also will reread books just before the next one in a series comes out - like I reread PC's Surrender a couple days before Untamed was released. (NT) -- Judy, Wednesday, July 08, 06:27:45am
- Looks like I'm in the majority with the rest of you. I've re-read SEP several times, and all the JD Robb's have been read several times. I just finished re-reading PC's Unlawful Contact (loved it even more the 2nd time around). I like to re-read Emma's books and I'm probably going to re-read "Fairyville" soon (that was a great book). I recently re-read most of Rachel Gibson's because they came out on Audio, as well as Susan Andersen's. Oh...and Linda Howard...I've re-read most of her books at least twice. (NT) -- Heather , Wednesday, July 08, 10:50:57am
-- Beaty, Thursday, July 02, 09:38:02pm

Happy Birthday, Bobbi!
Have a good one!

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- Have a TERRIFIC DAY!!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, July 02, 10:21:06pm
- Happy Birthday Bobbi! Hope it's filled with all the good stuff! (NT) -- Bo, Friday, July 03, 08:27:24am
  - LOL Bo! From the card above, it looks like something already IS filled with good stuff! Happy birthday, Bobbi! (NT) -- Judy, Friday, July 03, 12:53:12pm
- Happy Birthday Bobbi! Now that's a butt! LOL (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, July 04, 06:32:02am
- Happy Birthday Bobbi!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Saturday, July 04, 08:50:53am
- Giddy-UP and have a great birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, July 04, 10:03:23am
- Thank you ladies!!!!! (NT) -- Bobbi, Tuesday, July 07, 10:56:25am
Has anyone read Jill Shalvis? Will anyone share opinions? I ran accross a description of a recent book that sounded pretty good - 3rd in a series, so I am wondering wif anyone can tell me about her books before I head off to the ubs (or net) to see if I can find some of her back list to read. I know she wrote a lot of series books, but I was looking at her single titles - some seem to be romantic suspence, and others seem to be contemporary romance, with less of a suspence plot. Happy 4th to those RBLs that celebrate it!! -- Ann, Thursday, July 02, 07:54:37pm
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- I'd like to know too, Ann - I do know from typing the monthly releases lists that she writes a lot of books. (NT) -- Judy, Friday, July 03, 12:57:19pm
- Jill Shalvis -- Brandy, Friday, July 03, 02:50:24pm
  - Thanks Brandy - I think I'll try a couple of her books. (NT) -- Judy, Monday, July 06, 12:58:38pm
-- Beaty, Wednesday, July 01, 08:58:13pm

Happy Birthday, Skye & Amy!
I hope you ladies have a WONDERFUL day!

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- Happy Birthday, Skye and Amy! I think this fellow has something to show you... Have a great day! (NT) -- P.C., Wednesday, July 01, 10:24:54pm
- Happy birthday Skye and Amy, hope it's scrumptious (NT) -- Chez, Thursday, July 02, 04:08:09am
- My, my, girls. Doesn't he remind you of a buffed up Brad Pitt? Happy Birthday and have a good time. (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, July 02, 05:52:03am
- Happy Birthday Ladies!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, July 02, 06:00:53am
- Hope your day was WONDERFUL!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, July 02, 08:42:50am
- Happy Birthday Skye and Amy!!! (NT) -- Lucy, Thursday, July 02, 09:25:23pm
- Happy birthday, ladies! Enjoy! (NT) -- Judy, Friday, July 03, 12:55:46pm
- Have a great birthday!! I hope you both celebrated in style! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, July 04, 10:04:31am
Thanks, Wallpaper Fairy! -- P.C., Wednesday, July 01, 10:24:08pm

This wallpaper is HAWT! I love the nipple ring. I want to stick my tongue through it...

I'm off for the next 10 days to finish Naked Edge (finally!!!!) so this is some nice inspiration. Got any more inspiration to share? ;-)

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- I had to peer myopically and make sure that was a hand resting lovingly LOL (NT) -- Chez, Thursday, July 02, 04:09:38am
  - I did the same thing. I think my eyes bugged when I opened the page and saw that hand the first time. LOL (NT) -- Ronblyn, Thursday, July 02, 06:00:23am
- LOL Ladies don't strain your eyes just go to the top of the page & click on the "Rest of the Picture" LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, July 02, 08:42:01am
-- Beaty, Monday, June 29, 10:03:09pm

Happy Birthday, Laurie & Nes!
He doesn't have many clothes left, but
I was sure you two wouldn't have a problem
helping him with the rest of them! LOL
Hope your day is wonderful!
((((HUGS))))

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- Happy Birthday Laurie! And Happy Birthday all over again Nes. LOL Have a wonderful day you two. (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, June 30, 06:12:28am
- Happy Birthday Laurie & Nes!!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 30, 06:18:04am
- Happy Birthday, ladies! Thanks for the man-candy! (NT) -- BAM, Tuesday, June 30, 07:24:32am
- Happy birthday! (NT) -- Lin, Tuesday, June 30, 10:05:50am
- Birthday twins!! Yayy! Have a great birthday ladies, and a fabulous year ahead!!! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, June 30, 10:13:52am
- Have a WONDERFUL DAY both of you!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, June 30, 10:20:55am
- Happy Birthday ladies! Hope you each have a fantastic day! (NT) -- Bo, Tuesday, June 30, 02:19:58pm
- Hey Laurie and Nes - Hope you know how to share - I'd HATE to see this poor guy have any more clothes ripped off if you were fighting over him! Happy birthdays! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, June 30, 04:43:49pm
- Thank you so much for the birthday wishes!!!! :)) As long as he is not my husband, I'll gladly share... *winks* (NT) -- Nes, Wednesday, July 01, 06:37:54am
- Oh, look, this guy's unwrapping his package just for you, Laurie and Nes! Hope you both had a wonderful birthday! (NT) -- P.C., Wednesday, July 01, 10:21:35pm
- Oooh lovely ladies, hope you had a wonderful birthday (NT) -- Chez, Thursday, July 02, 04:07:31am
Guest Blogging -- Patti O'Shea, Monday, June 29, 10:16:29am

Edge of Dawn comes out tomorrow and I'm guest blogging in a few places this week--this is just today's list of web appearances. :-) And I'm also giving away an autographed copy of In the Midnight Hour at each of these blogs.

At Novelty Girls, I made the hero from EOD blog about his family's Fourth of July traditions.

At my agent's blog, I talked about ideas and how I choose which one to write.

If you have time, I hope you'll stop over and visit!

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- Best of luck Patti. Your writing is great. (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, June 30, 06:14:27am
  - Thank you! (NT) -- Patti O'Shea, Tuesday, June 30, 06:50:17pm
The July releases are up at the RBL Cafe ... -- Judy, Tuesday, June 30, 04:50:46pm
and it's a great month to get some books to read on your summer vacations - or winter vacations if you're among our "down under" ReBeLs! Lots of RBL's favorite authors are releasing books this month - Chase, Roberts, Singh, Putney, Andersen, Liu ... Here's the direct link to the page at the Cafe:

July Releases

Enjoy!!!

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Strange and weird. My order from Amazon, Janet's FingerLickin' Fifteen, was not delivered even though the tracking site said it was. Amazon credited back my account, then told me they couldn't send me another because it was no longer available. This struck me as bizarre. It IS Janet Evanovich. I've never had that happen with a new book from a N.Y.T. Bestselling Author. Does anyone know what the heck that's all about??? -- BAM, Tuesday, June 30, 07:27:30am
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- I don't. I have mine in my hand and am reading it now....that is strange. (I got mine from a bookstore though, not thru the mail). (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, June 30, 10:13:05am
- I just saw several copies today at Walmart - where I got Loretta Chase's new book early! Love that Walmart! :) (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, June 30, 04:42:02pm
Shameless self-promotion.... -- Merry, Friday, June 26, 02:20:27pm

July is The Month of Signings in my shop. I don't know exactly how I managed it, but Annie's Book Stop in Sharon, MA is having three, count 'em three, autograph parties in July! I keep looking over my shoulder for the guys with the big butterfly nets and the jacket with the really, really long sleeves. I'm theming the month as "Saluting our local best - local bookstore, local authors". Anybody think of any other taglines that might sound good (or, please, better!) than that? Hellllppp!

July 11th, we're hosting five authors... Hannah Howell, Leeann Burke, Jessica Anderson, Maureen Fisher, and JM Griffin.

July 18th, there'll be two authors... Dalton Diaz and Ashlyn Chase, both from Ellora's Cave.

And on July 25th, new author Jan Bornstein will be visiting.

All signings will be from 1-3, and will include lots and lots of chatter and plenty of home-made goodies. If any of you are in the area one of these weekends, please drop by and say hello!

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- Wow, Merry! I don't see how you do it. (NT) -- Frances, Saturday, June 27, 08:39:07pm
  - Not sure. Maybe I'm just nuts? *G* (NT) -- Merry, Monday, June 29, 12:06:44pm
- Are you gonna make forgotton cookies??? Have fun at the signings!! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 28, 03:47:05pm
  - As long as it's not too humid, yup. Kind of required yummies, it seems... (NT) -- Merry, Monday, June 29, 12:05:46pm
- Merry, I passed on the signing info to a friend of mine who lives in Worcester and she's goin gto try to make the last 2. She's going to be out of town for the 1st one. Hope you have great turn-outs! (NT) -- Debbie_D, Tuesday, June 30, 05:55:53am
  - That's great! Tell her to be sure to say "hi" to me - sometimes I get so busy I don't even see who comes in 'til they're leaving! (NT) -- Merry, Tuesday, June 30, 11:03:20am
ARC Review of Breaking Midnight by Emma Holly -- Bo, Friday, June 26, 07:00:14pm
First off,if you haven't picked up Kissing Midnight yet,the first in this new series,you still have time-Breaking comes out on July 7th! What ARE you waiting for???

This book picks up perfectly from where Kissing Midnight left off,with even more intensity! Edmund is put to the test in so many ways,and everything he is capable of,whether in rage or love,is just amazing.

The relationship between Edmund & Estelle continues to grow and strengthen,and Emma's clever and creative way of maintaining their strong sexual and emotional connection definitely makes for a book that's impossible to put down!

I also enjoyed the chemistry between Graham,Edmund's eldest son,and Pen Anderson,the daughter of Graham's old boss.Pen is not without her own secrets,her own skills in the spying game.I LOVED watching them tap dance around each other with barbs and lust until they couldn't stand it any more.Their interactions were witty and daring and some of THE hottest in the book.

Pen's camaraderie with Ben,Edmund's younger son,was delightful to read,also.They make a good team and had some action-packed scenes that would have made Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday proud.

This book made me tear up a little,too.To see the depths of compassion,to see how far Edmund has come,the way he cares for his family & Estelle and is loved in return is just heartwarming.

Emma creates wonderful villains,also.The kind you just love to hate,that you want to see get what's coming to them.In Li-Hua and Frank,she's created a deliciously evil pair that are absolutely fascinating.I was horrified and enthralled,all at once.They are sexy and scary,and the people they're trying to work with,oh boy.They do manage to turn one of their associates against them,however.BIG mistake.Durand is mysterious and dangerous,and,best of all-TORTURED! YUM. I just love tortured men *G*

Overall,Emma has written a book that is hot, funny,thrilling and tender.I feel like I went on an exciting journey,and there were so many wonderful parts that I don't where to to begin telling you all! Thanks Emma!

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- Thanks for the review, Bo! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. (NT) -- Emma Holly , Saturday, June 27, 03:00:56pm
- I couldn't agree more! (NT) -- Leiha , Monday, June 29, 03:56:38pm
- I'm reading Kissing midnight right now and already can't wait for Breaking Midnight. (NT) -- Debbie_D, Tuesday, June 30, 05:57:53am

Releases.... -- Beaty, Monday, June 29, 10:01:23pm

June 30th Releases...

Bending the Rules - Susan Anderson
Hidden Currents - Christine Feehan
MyWicked Marquess - Gaelen Foley
Surrender to the Devil - Lorraine Heath
Darkness Calls - Marjorie M Liu
Straight from the Hip - Susan Mallery
Edge of Dawn - Light Warriors #3 - Patti O'Shea
Loving a Lost Lord - Mary Jo Putney
What Happens in London - Julia Quinn
Seduce the Darkness - Gena Showalter
Four Dukes and a Devil - Frost, Maxwell, Warren, Nash
Huntress - Warren, Liu, Kittredge, MacLaine

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So, we're in Union Station in DC -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 28, 07:45:43am
and we're there SUPER early in the morning (think 6 am) so nothing is really open yet. Scott (my DH) and I are wandering around and he points out these cool Roman guard statues that line the main terminal area. A few minutes later I find a sign thing talking about them, about how they were originally done as full nudes, and shields were added later as modesty panels. So, I wonder out loud if I stand to the side if I can see behind the shield...which I discover after freaking a few security bpeople out by moving at wierd angles around the room, that YEP! You CAN see behind those modesty shields. Scott took a photo. But, not for me, for LEIHA! LMAO!
So, yeah, Leiha, I have a photo for you, we'll have to plan a dinner again soon. LOL

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- Hey Ronlyn! I live in a DC suburb. Hope you and your family have (or had) fun in DC. (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, June 28, 11:37:01am
  - We had a great time in DC. Even though it was HOT. I'm not used to that type of heat. LOL. I decided Scott isn't allowed to have control of the camera anymore for site seeing trips, we have hundreds of photos of things from the bus tour we took...and that's about it. *rolling my eyes* But we had a great time. Tuesday we went through the White House and went to the Museum of Nat'l History, then Thursday it was just me & Scott so we did the Hop on Hop off bus tour and hit the Air & Space museum, Spy museum, Crime & Punishment museum, the Hard Rock for lunch...it was a BLAST! DC is a magical place. And I'm not just saying that because of the nudie statues & the Marines doing PT (oo RAH! Scott wouldn't take a pic of them for me) but the whole city is so cool. My unexpected fav is the National Cathedral. SO beautiful. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 28, 01:09:11pm
- Hey Ronlyn, I didn't know you would be here! I had some family in and just last week we all met at Union Station for dinner....I was also amazed at the statues but never thought to look under. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 28, 03:45:27pm
  - Yeah, we went to visit ILs, who live in Spotsylvania, VA. The trip went much better than I was expecting it to, so that was good. But they resented us trying to see anyone else while we were there, so I didn't get to visit anyone out there really. Next time.... (NT) -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 28, 05:45:08pm
- I grew up 10 minutes (give or take) from DC. Now I wish I had taken a nice beach chair and a cooler to the Mall to watch the eye candy run by... (NT) -- Gabmar, Monday, June 29, 10:57:27am
  - *rotfl* Yeah, ask Nanner about almost decapitating herself leaning out of the trolly and being so busy watching the Marines (or mid-shipmen, I can't remember which) go running on the mall that she forgot to watch for the rapidally approaching iron lamppost. Luckily, another RBL saw it for her and yanked her back inside the trolly. (NT) -- Ann, Monday, June 29, 05:35:07pm
    - LMAO!!! Yes, oogling the the sweaty boys is a ground activity for sure. LOL! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 29, 06:30:47pm
- Woo hoo, I can't wait to see my new pic, LOL. Welcome home Ronlyn! (NT) -- Leiha , Monday, June 29, 03:55:53pm
Hi Robyn, DH and I went to visit some of my relations in Nerang in Queensland. The weather was lovely and it was really nice catching up with them. I met two whole new generations of relations. Wow, that's a scary thought. The holiday was just what I needed. What about yourself, did you go away at all? -- Gayle Lee, Thursday, June 25, 05:05:42pm
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- Hey Gayle Lee, that is great that you met up with so much family. No we haven't been anywhere recent, but I did manage to go visit my brother 2500 miles away back in April, so it was nice. There is no place like home tho! LOL (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 28, 03:51:24pm
AWOL - My 'Puter's Been Sick -- Frances, Thursday, June 25, 04:29:45pm
Hi everyone. My 'puter has been in the shop, and since I couldn't get online, I was doing research into ancient civilizations for my writing. Cool! I just got my computer back from the repair shop yesterday evening. Now I'm wading through close to a thousand e-mails. Not so cool!

Sorry that I missed all the campaigning for BOY. I did go back and look through all the posts though. What a hoot. Loved the poems. I must say that I think that you all have extrordinary taste in men, and I heartily approve of you final choice. John Coulter is a cutie. If I'd had a computer, I would definitely have voted for him. He can be my boy next door any time. :-) I just had a thought, Beaty... you can make him my birthday present next year... Pretty please... with sugar and cream on top?

Happy Birthday to Connie, Tina, Mich, and Mandy. And of course, welcome Newbies. But above all...HAPPY BIRTHDAY REBEL.

Auntie Frannie

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- Glad to see you are back! Sorry to hear about your computer, it SUX when they get sick. I just did an update for IE8 and then had to remove it because it conflicted with my camera software....I'll just keep IE6 for now, thanks! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 28, 03:49:31pm
Michael Jackson gone -- Pamela C. , Thursday, June 25, 05:20:01pm

I know he was bizarre in the end and may have had some icky secrets, but I was a big Michael Jackson fan in junior high and high school. It's sad to see someone with so much talent fall apart the way he did — and then died so young. And, yeah, these days 50 is young.

RIP, MIchael. Thanks for the hours of dancing.

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- I hope he is finally at peace. He certainly wasn't at peace in his life. He really was very influential in pop music in the 80's but I think a lot of his musical contributions were overshadows by his personal demons. (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, June 25, 05:58:25pm
  - That's so true, Ann. Sometimes it was hard to remember how amazing he was on stage because all of that distracted from his abilities as a performer. I watched a concert video of "Billy Jean" yesterday and remembered how enthralled my generation was (that would be our generation) over his dancing. I showed my son and told him that there's never been anyone who could dance like Michael. (NT) -- P.C., Friday, June 26, 07:03:35am
- I'm a little surprised at how much this has upset me. While I was not particularly a fan, he was part of the soundtrack of my life. I hope now he is at peace. There won't be another like him. (NT) -- Beth, Thursday, June 25, 10:20:38pm
  - Same here, Beth. I loved his music up through and including "Thriller." And "Thriller" was the soundtrack of my senior year of high school. I have many memories of that album and dancing (and making out... I was genuinely shocked when I heard the news and felt deeply saddened by it. :-( (NT) -- P.C., Friday, June 26, 07:05:23am
- I've always hoped that the worst wasn't true,but we'll never know.I thought it was sad to see what became of him,after what an amazing performer he was.I forget how old I was,but I remember when they had sequined gloves for sale at the checkout lane in the grocery stores,and I remember begging my Mom to buy me one.By himself he was spectacular,and when he teamed up with others,well,that was really a treat.I was shocked to see the news yesterday. (NT) -- Bo, Friday, June 26, 09:16:22am
  - Did your mom buy you that glove, Bo? LOL! I remember making out on the dance floor to "Billy Jean." It was incredibly erotic -- being in a room of people dancing and all but having sex right there. TMI, probably. But that's one of my best memories from that time. (NT) -- P.C., Friday, June 26, 09:44:01am
    - She did not.I guess she thought the faux leather pants & vest were already enough,LOL. (NT) -- Bo, Friday, June 26, 01:18:23pm
      - Got photos of that???? ;-) (NT) -- P.C., Saturday, June 27, 03:58:50pm
        
        No,thank goodness,LOL! (NT) -- Bo, Saturday, June 27, 05:55:49pm
Amen to that. A great talent will be missed and my thoughts are for his family, friends and fans. -- Gayle Lee, Thursday, June 25, 07:46:26pm
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-- Beaty, Sunday, June 21, 09:56:05pm

Happy Birthday, Mandy!
Have a great one!

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- Thank you Beaty!! Wow he is yummy! (NT) -- Mandy, Monday, June 22, 01:22:46am
- Mandy, hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 22, 07:19:32am
- Hey Mandy - Have a great day! (NT) -- Judy, Monday, June 22, 08:37:49am
- I'm late, but Happy Birthday Mandy (NT) -- Chez, Tuesday, June 23, 04:48:37pm
- Happy Birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, June 25, 12:32:42pm
I can't believe it!!! -- Łinda, Monday, June 22, 07:34:02am
We just got to the resort (campground/park) in MO & all the way from CA with internet/phone access on my iPhone. Got here & have internet access on my computer but NO phone access in the cabin/park... I am going to be here until Friday & haven't been this disconnected in years.. LOL I will have to leave the park to call my DH everyday... Can we say I'M NOT A HAPPY CAMPER???? *EG*

Oh well, guess it's better than having no kind of access.. LOL

Let me just wish everyone a happy birthday or what ever in case I'm not able to get online during this week.*G*

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- OMG...Linda is camping...has hell frozen over?!?!? :P (NT) -- Heather , Tuesday, June 23, 04:19:14pm
  - Maybe she heard George Clooney is in the area. LOL If anyone ever hears of ME at a campground, its because I lost a million dollars and its buried there. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, June 25, 12:31:39pm
Releases.... -- Beaty, Monday, June 22, 05:08:33pm

June 16th Releases...

Taken by Sin - Jaci Burton
Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich
Real Men Last All Night - Leigh, Foster, McCray, Betts

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- Don't you just love that last title. *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Monday, June 22, 05:09:12pm
- LOL, I've got the last one on my to be bought list BECAUSE of that title. When I saw it I couldn't pass it up. (NT) -- Tammy, Thursday, June 25, 12:12:17pm
- You gotta be careful with Lori Foster because they RE-RELEASE alot of her older temptation books into these types of formats, and then here I am with the same story twice....but it IS a good title. The bad part is? I can't last all night, and I AM a real woman (don't take my card away! LOL) I have no problem admitting it. I picked up the Evanovich book and can't wait to read it. Maybe over the long holiday weekend next week. (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, June 25, 12:27:58pm
Hi everyone, just got back from holiday, so happy birthday to all. -- Gayle Lee, Wednesday, June 24, 01:04:23am
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- Where'd ya go? (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, June 25, 12:24:56pm
Fans of EMHE -- Tammy, Thursday, June 25, 10:46:09am
Just a quicky note - EMHE is in the Erie, PA area to give someone a new home - and no it's not me - unfortunately. Not sure yet who the family is, it was supposed to be announced on the noon news today, but they were still waiting as well.

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Beaty, Saturday, June 20, 09:21:01pm

WOW!!! Today is our birthday!

ReBeL was a dream. A place to go where we could talk about our favorite hobby - reading romance. Each individual, just by posting, helps keep that dream alive.

I'd like to ask each of you to post a short message today. Let us know that RBL is alive! The celebration will be much better for having shared it with you.

Let the party begin!

Happy Birthday, RBLers!

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To RBL Romantica! Thank you for being there - whenever I need an ear. Thank you for all of the wonderful friendships I've made over the years. (NT) -- Beaty, Saturday, June 20, 09:25:05pm

Happy Birthday, RBL! RBL Romantica was my first online home. I began posting here before I was published, making lots of friends who share my love of reading romance (and appreciate a hot bod when they see one). I've had countless hours of fun here and have had even more fun meeting people face to face. RBL is a special place and I'm happy to be a part of it. (NT) -- P.C. , Saturday, June 20, 09:54:20pm
Happy Birthday to all of my RBL sisters and may the board continue with the success that it has. (NT) -- CindyO , Saturday, June 20, 10:06:12pm
Happy Birthday RBL!!! (NT) -- huddles, Sunday, June 21, 05:26:44am
I'm on the road for the next two weeks, & have already shared some of my wonderful memories of times spent here & with all the WONDREFUL people I've met over the years!! Thanks everyone for continuing to make us your home! (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, June 21, 05:48:58am
WOO HOO! Happy Birthday RBLs!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 21, 07:11:17am
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, RBL's!! And many, many more! I agree, this is a very special place for friendship and romance books. (NT) -- Nicole Jordan, Sunday, June 21, 07:11:41am
Happy Birthday RBL! (NT) -- mich "-), Sunday, June 21, 09:24:34am
Happy Birthday RBL!!! I love this place & treasure the friendships I've made here.RBL Forever!!! (NT) -- Bo, Sunday, June 21, 10:02:26am
Happy Birthday RBL, and thank you to all the ladies who participate! I've met some wonderful ladies here, and received MANY book recommendations and its because of YOU that my book cabinet is overflowing! I have not made it to a Vegas Week yet, but maybe one day.....I've enjoyed the friendships and support, the bods, the laughs, the hugs, the bods, the contests, the bods. Its been great! Viva La RBL!!! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 21, 10:11:35am
Happy Birthday, RBL! Although it always takes me quite a time to post, I love lurking, reading all the posts, I enjoy getting to know great books and hear of all of your lives. It is a wonderful group of ladies!! (NT) -- SusanZ., Sunday, June 21, 01:37:44pm
Happy Birthday RBL! I've made many good friends over the last 10 years, and I treasure all of you. (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, June 21, 02:53:54pm
Happy Birthday, RBL! Time to break out the bubbly! (NT) -- Emma Holly , Sunday, June 21, 03:29:31pm
Well, I lurk often and post rarely, but this is one of my favorite places to visit. Happy Birthday RBL!!! (NT) -- KelliJo, Sunday, June 21, 06:20:15pm
Happy Birthday RBL, I love coming here hope there are many more years to come! (NT) -- mandy, Monday, June 22, 02:48:52am
Happy birthday RBL, I may not post that often, but I do look most days and wouldn't know what to do without this place. (NT) -- Chez, Monday, June 22, 03:07:30am
RBL - the most fun and friendly place on the Web! I cherish the friendships I have made here! (NT) -- Judy, Monday, June 22, 08:41:46am
Happy Birthday, RBL! Y'all have made this site friendly and warm and that is so much appreciated! (NT) -- Patti O'Shea, Monday, June 22, 01:27:10pm
I followed along, from the original site to the birth of RBL... what a wonderful time it's been! I think of the RBL ladies as friends indeed, and am so happy to have had the opportunity to get to know all of you. I may not post as much as I once did, but I still pop in at least once a day to check on everyone and make sure the kids are all right (so to speak). Happy birthday, RBL! My first "home" on the Web, and my favorite spot to hang out. Bless the ladies who keep our RBL alive and kickin'! (NT) -- Merry, Tuesday, June 23, 10:37:18am
WOW...look at everyone coming out of the woodwork...myself included. I wish RBL the happiest of Birthday's. I've made many long lasting and forever friends here...I cherish all of you. (((HUGS))) (NT) -- Heather , Tuesday, June 23, 04:23:08pm

I'm blogging today at Romance Novel TV -- Emma Holly EmmaH

, Monday, June 22, 08:12:00am
Hi guys! I'm blogging today about Life's Little Pleasures at Romance Novel TV. Stop by, say something, and you could win a copy of Kissing Midnight.

http://www.romancenovel.tv/

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What is everyone reading? -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, June 17, 06:54:36pm
I keep picking up re-reads...not sure why, but we leave Saturday for a week long vacation, so I'm looking for some books....

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HI! I am reading a knight's honor, connie mason almost done with that!Then maybe till there was you - lynn kurland! (NT) -- ann2, Thursday, June 18, 04:53:19pm
Remember I am a historical junkie, I just finished, Sabrina Jeffries latest Don't Bargain With the Devil and Mary Balogh has had four books in a series that were all really good, three were paperback and the last is hard bound . I just started the new Sookie Stackhouse book. Have a great time on vacation on matter which books you pick. (NT) -- debbie o, Thursday, June 18, 07:44:57pm
- I really enjoyed that new Mary Balogh series- and she's going to write Con's story, too! I'm now into a major reread of some Eloisa James series. Balogh, James, Clare, Carlyle, Hunter, Goodman ... can't get enough of their historicals! (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, June 20, 06:39:46am
Recent reads include the newest Shannon Butcher BURNING ALIVE. This is the beginning of her new para series. I couldn't put it down. Just finished KISSING MIDNIGHT by our own Emma Holly. Lots of excitement there. I'm having a problem with the waiting for the next installment. *G* Read Laurell K Hamilton's SKIN TRADE the day it was released. I need to read it a couple more times in order to get everything that went on. But I consider it a good addition to her continuing Anita Blake series. That's all I can think of at the moment. (NT) -- Beaty, Friday, June 19, 11:31:49am
Just picked up the sixth and final book of the Summoning Series by Robin D. Owens :Echoes in the Dark. This series has me SO committed to the characters.It's awesome. Strong women saving the world. Cool (NT) -- Michele N, Friday, June 19, 02:43:29pm
Just finished *What Would Jane Austen Do?* by Laurie Brown. Delightful time travel, present/Regency era. Enjoyed it a great deal. (NT) -- Merry, Saturday, June 20, 02:00:09pm
I am reading nothing. *sigh* (NT) -- P.C., Saturday, June 20, 09:55:08pm
I just started a western historical by Alexis Harrington called The Bridal Veil. I've not read her before but I was hooked by the first 3 pages. I can't wait for the new Evanovich next week and the new Lindsey as well. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 21, 10:13:42am

Beaty, Monday, June 15, 09:06:11pm

Happy Birthday, Mich!
Hope it's extra special!

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Happy Birthday ! Hope the day was fabulous. (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, June 15, 10:11:12pm
Mich, hope your day is TERRIFIC!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 15, 10:22:18pm
Happy Birthday Mich!!! Enjoy your day and hope you get spoiled senseless!! (NT) -- Nes, Tuesday, June 16, 02:24:35am
Have a great day, Mich! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, June 16, 04:51:14am
Happy Birthday Mich! hope you have a wonderful day. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 16, 06:03:32am
Thank you for the birthday wishes! I'm enjoying my day! "-) (NT) -- Mich "-), Tuesday, June 16, 11:11:23am
Happy Birthday! Mich, I hope you have a great day, and get some books to read! (NT) -- ann2, Tuesday, June 16, 05:36:26pm
Hey Mich, happy birthday! (NT) -- Robin, Tuesday, June 16, 06:06:45pm
This guy sure has a big... rope! Happy B-day, Mich! (NT) -- P.C., Saturday, June 20, 09:56:20pm

Hi everyone!! I've been away for the past two weeks and I am so sorry I missed out on the voting, but my my isn't the winner scrummy!!! Hope everyone is well! -- Mandy, Friday, June 19, 12:26:12pm
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Emma! -- Beaty, Tuesday, June 16, 09:29:17am
A cliff hanger?!?! Why didn't you warn me to wait for the July release? *G*

Good job! I love the new family you've created. Their love for each other shines through. I won't do any spoilers, but this is a must read. But you might want to wait for the second installment to be released. *G*

Congrats, Emma!

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Glad you enjoyed it, Beaty - and July is close *g*! (NT) -- Emma Holly , Wednesday, June 17, 07:00:19am
ROTFL! I AGREE! I was like... what was that movie. Streetcar Named Desire? I got to that part and held up the book.."NOooooooo!! "... It can't end THERE!!! ... ::pouts::.. What a fun book though! :-) (NT) -- Michele N., Friday, June 19, 03:53:09am

AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!!!
-- Łinda, Wednesday, June 17, 07:49:22am

JOHN COULTER

Just in case you didn't notice the Wallpaper..*EG*

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YAY!!!!! Thanks for voting everyone!!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, June 17, 08:24:12am
I agree, thanks for voting everyone, and congrats to Ronlyn ! John was my second choice, so I'm still happy! (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, June 17, 05:45:43pm

Come on ladies!!!! -- Łinda, Monday, June 15, 04:17:00pm

VOTE NOW!!!

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YES!!! VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!! Let's not let this tradition die! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 15, 07:12:32pm
Ladies you have got to vote...we need our Bods *VBEG* (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, June 15, 10:13:01pm

Releases.... -- Beaty, Monday, June 15, 09:09:34pm

June 16th Releases...

Knockout - Catherine Coulter
A Rogue of My Own - Johanna Lindsey

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VOTE FOR JOHN FOR BOTY!!! -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 14, 09:29:57pm

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Ronlyn you did a FAB job of campaigning for John this year so I sent my vote to Linda for him! (NT) -- Mich "-), Monday, June 15, 04:41:44am
- *taking a bow* Thanks Mich!! *smooches* (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 15, 05:57:11am
I agree. Ronlyn, you've worked so hard on his campaign that I must vote for John. This has been so much fun! (NT) -- BAM, Monday, June 15, 01:50:41pm
- **Doing a happy dance around the kitchen** Thanks BAM!!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 15, 06:59:09pm

The campaigning is slowing down?? No way! -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 14, 07:16:55am
I had a toddler turning 2 yesterday or I'd have been here the past couple days reminging you of all the reasons to vote for John Coulter for boty!

VOTE FOR JOHN! *G*

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I already voted for Patrick, #12, but this guy was my 2nd choice. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 14, 06:44:29pm
- and Patrick was my second choice, soooo....LOL (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 15, 05:58:11am

Remember!!~ -- Łinda, Sunday, June 14, 11:37:27am
So far I've received 7 votes for BOTY!! That really isn't very many, I expect to receive a LOT more than that ladies.

Remember anyone can vote even if your just a lurker & never post just click on my name & send me your choices!!!

Your votes will tell me if we need to continue with this tradition!!

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Wow, we have some hot choices this year. So hard to choose but since I am a fan of campaigns (having ran several myself) I will vote for one of the guys being championed. Decisions, decisions.... (NT) -- Leiha , Sunday, June 14, 01:18:15pm
- Ummmm, HELLO!!! Poor John is soooo lonely..... *G* (NT) -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 14, 01:25:03pm
- Leiha, vote baby, vote! (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 14, 06:37:47pm
It would be a shame to let the tradition go, I hope we get more votes. Of course, it IS summer time, and people are on vacation, etc, so maybe we should change up the time period next time? Just a thought. (NT) -- Robin, Sunday, June 14, 06:43:17pm
- We used to always have it in Jan. & the last few years we didn't get hardly any votes, so I don't think it really matters when we have it. I now have 11 votes!! Remember anyone can VOTE... (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, June 14, 08:50:56pm

Special eBay Auctions -- Tammy, Sunday, June 14, 08:04:57pm
Hi everyone,

I wanted to let you know that I have some things I've listed on Ebay. While this is not unusual - The main thing is part of the money coming in will go to Operation Ensuring Christmas which is a charity for the children of fallen soldiers. I'm hoping that you'll go and see and tell your friends.

Here are the links - I hope they work

1. Cuddle Bears - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190314604874

2. Standing Bears with Flags - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190314599615

and last but not least

3. Welcome sign - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190314587659

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OK Ladies you can start sending me your votes!!!! -- Łinda, Saturday, June 13, 02:39:30pm
Since the campaign seems to have slowed down, you may start voting now & through Tuesday at 5:00pm Pacific time...*G* I'll announce the winner Wednesday morning..

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I can move things along slow or fast, your call, mistress. (NT) -- (Robin typing this for #12 Patrick....), Sunday, June 14, 06:46:56pm

VOTE FOR #12 PATRICK -- Robin, Sunday, June 14, 06:36:50pm
The campaign hasn't slowed down, but some things just can't be rushed.

Vote for me, baby, you won't regret it.

And you won't be hearing anything about runnerups, I'll be able to perform all my duties.

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Conversation with my 5 year old on his last day of preschool -- Ronlyn, Thursday, June 11, 07:45:30pm
me: "I asked you a question Sammy. Is that what you think?"

Sam: "Yes Mom. BUT, I don't have to think anymore, it's summer vacation now and it's time for me to give my big brain a rest. No more thinking for me."

me: "Who told you that?"

Sam: "Mr. Aaron. He told all the boys that. He said that's what being a man is all about."

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LOL Isn't it nice to have an honest teacher to begin teaching these lessons so early.. LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, June 11, 08:05:10pm
I've been laughing so hard. NOW soooo many things make sense. LOL. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, June 11, 08:14:03pm
LMAO,finally,one of them owns up to it!!!!! That is too cute! (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, June 11, 08:26:15pm
ROTFL!! I wish it were true....*sigh* That is So adorable! (NT) -- Michele N, Friday, June 12, 11:40:48am
And just like males everywhere he will rely on his little brain *G*. (NT) -- leiha , Saturday, June 13, 09:26:24am

No, nononononono! VOTE JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY!!! -- Ronlyn, Thursday, June 11, 06:43:31pm
if you really need a reminder why you should, let me remind you...

and....

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Hmmmmmm - and mmmmmmm. You may have convinced me with this picture, Ronlyn. I do so love tighty whities. (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, June 11, 07:38:15pm
- Well, then Judy, as a bonus for you! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, June 11, 07:47:25pm
- and...it's small, but still impressive. *G* (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, June 11, 07:49:38pm
Up until I visited , I Had no idea who this guy was. He certainly is vote worthy.... :-) (NT) -- Michele N, Friday, June 12, 11:43:15am
- isn't he though? (NT) -- Ronlyn, Friday, June 12, 03:11:12pm

Better late than never! -- Beaty, Thursday, June 11, 07:22:39pm
I'm sorry I didn't get these posted in my usual timely manner. But I was on vacation. And when I got back I was struggling with the time change. Enough excuses? *G* There are just too many wonderful authors on these lists to just forget them. Hopefully you already have them safely on your reading shelves....

May 26th Releases...

This Dutchess of Mine - Eloisa James
Lip Service - Susan Mallery
Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian

June 1st Releases...

Branded - Tori Carrington
A 9 Month Bodyguard - Cindy Dees
The Mighty Quinns: Brody - Kate Hoffman
Knight in Blue Jeans - Evelyn Vaughn

June 2nd Releases...

Carpe Corpus - Morganville Vampires #6 - Rachel Caine
Undead & Unwelcome - Queen Betsy #8 - MaryJanice Davidson
Skin Trade - Anita Blake #17 - Laurell K Hamilton
Kissing Midnight - Emma Holly
Red Kiss - Deidre Knight
Demons Not Included - Cheyenne McCray

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Oh! I forgot to mention Laurell K Hamilton's early Anita Blake series will start coming out in audio on August 20. Yep - I'm excited. *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, June 11, 07:24:36pm
ON Audio? Oh cool beans! Woudn't it be great to have more than ONE voice do the readings though? I wonder whose voice we'd have for Anita and JC? - ::happy feet:: (NT) -- Michele N., Friday, June 12, 11:42:23am

VOTE FOR PATRICK, #12, HE IS HOT, SEXY AND THOSE EYES HAVE PROMISES!!! -- Robin, Thursday, June 11, 03:17:44pm

This one didn’t have the sleekly muscled body of most fairy males, she noted; this one had the body of a warrior. Shoulders much too wide to squeeze onto the bench. Arms bunched with muscle, thick forearms, strong wrists. Cut abdomen rippling beneath the fabric of its T-Shirt each time it shifted position. Powerful thighs caressed by soft, faded denim.

There wasn’t an ounce of flesh on it, just rock hard male body. It had a finely honed, brutal strength that, coupled with its height and breadth, could feel overwhelming to a woman. Especially if it were stretching all that rippling muscle on top of-

At that precise moment it turned its head and glanced her way. She should have looked away. She tried to look away. She couldn’t.

Its face, full on, was a work of impossible masculine beauty – exquisite symmetry brushed by a touch of savagery – but it was the eyes that had seen more than she could ever dream of seeing in a thousand lifetimes. Eyes full of intelligence, mockery, mischief, and -- her breath caught in throat as its gaze dropped down her body, then raked slowly back up – unchained sexuality. Black as midnight beneath slashing brows, its eyes flashed with gold sparks.

Her mouth dropped open and she gasped.

Again its gaze slid down her body, this time much more slowly, lingering on her breasts, fixing unabashedly at the juncture of her thighs. Without a shred of self consciousness, it shifted its hips to gain play in its jeans, reached down, and blatantly adjusted itself.

Helplessly, as if mesmerized, her gaze followed, snagging on that big, dark hand tugging at the faded denim. . .

VOTE FOR PATRICK, #12

(see inside for excerpt info if you haven't figured it out!)

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----------> Want to read more? -- Robin, Thursday, June 11, 03:18:52pm
Ooh,dirty pool,Robin! *G* Luckily,I already voted for PAUL TELFER FOR BOTY!!!! But it was nice to read about MINE for a minute,LOL. (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, June 11, 04:16:31pm
- LOL Votes don't count until Sunday June 14th so if you want to change your vote theres still time. *EG* (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, June 11, 05:00:41pm
  - NEVER!!!! And even if I end up being the only one who votes for him,you know what I always say-More FOR ME!!!! LOL (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, June 11, 08:25:20pm
Linda, put me down for #12, Patrick. Thats my FINAL ANSWER! LOL (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, June 11, 06:08:53pm

Hey girls! Sorry it took me so long to respond to all the wonderful welcomes. :) I had to go home and visit with a brand new baby cousin (Violet Grace, 7lbs 2ozs, 20inches long). A few of my favorite authors are Mary Janice Davidson, Karen Moning, Janet Evanovich, and Jane Graves- just to name a few. Let's see.... I'm majoring in Archaeology and minoring in Film & Journalism. I tend to daydream alot... especially in math...hmmm... lol. Recently I have been trying to work out five times a week, it usually happens only about 2 times a week, but i think about it the other 3 days... that counts, right? lol. I'm currently re-reading 'The immortal highlander' by karen moning. Anyone have any suggestions for summer reads? Preferably historical/time travel. -- Meg, Thursday, June 11, 06:07:01pm
:)

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Oooh I love Jane Graves' first series about the 3 brothers, (I got you babe was one, Flirting with Disaster was another, and I've forgotten the title of the 3rd one). I don't like her smaller series romances (but I don't like any of those anymore cuz they just don't have enough time to give me the emotional connection I need). Anyhow, welcome and STAY AWAKE in class young lady!! LOL (NT) -- Robin, Thursday, June 11, 06:12:53pm
Wild At Heart is the third one... I love the 3 with the brothers, Yeah I have a hard time getting into her newer books. Have you read the Captive series by Fern Micheals? I'm not a huge fan of the rest of micheals books, but the captive series is really good. -- Meg, Thursday, June 11, 06:27:39pm
Archaeology was my major, Meg, and I work as a journalist (editor-in-chief now, actually), so that's a very familiar combo. I'd go into a coma in math class. Blech! Good luck with your studies! KMM's Highlanders are favorites her, for sure. And congrats on the new baby cousin. What a lovely name she has! (NT) -- P.C., Thursday, June 11, 06:28:03pm
- Hey PC - is that a promotion I see embedded in your response??? (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, June 11, 07:40:06pm
P.C. - thank you! Glad to hear from someone who has done the combo already. -- Meg, Thursday, June 11, 06:39:16pm

Beaty, Sunday, May 31, 06:42:43pm

Happy Birthday, Jennifer Ashley!
Here’s some inspiration. *G*
Have a great one!

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Happy Birthday Jennifer! With that company, how could it be otherwise? And on a beach too. :-) (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, May 31, 07:33:46pm
Happy birthday Jennifer! I hope that your day is wonderful! (NT) -- Leiha , Sunday, May 31, 07:50:25pm
Happy birthday Jennifer! (I'm enjoying The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - plan to finish it tonight! And I'm glad to see that you're going to write the stories of the other three brothers!) (NT) -- Judy, Sunday, May 31, 09:00:18pm
Happy, Happy Birthday Jennifer! Thanks for all the good reads (NT) -- Sandra, Sunday, May 31, 10:07:46pm
Jennifer I hope your day is full of all the things you LOVE!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 01, 01:27:04am
Happy Birthday! (NT) -- BAM, Monday, June 01, 01:08:01pm
Happy Birthday Jennifer! (NT) -- Ann , Monday, June 01, 04:57:33pm
Why thank you, ladies!! Mmmm, very nice. :-) (NT) -- Jennifer Ashley, Thursday, June 11, 06:02:17pm

BOTY -- Bodicea

, Wednesday, June 10, 10:51:49am

PERHAPS YOU HAVEN'T SEEN
ANYONE YOU LIKE WELL ENOUGH
UNTIL NOW
LADIES

THIS IS AN RBL TRADITION
EVERYONE LOVES
LET'S KEEP IT ALIVE
FOREVER
EVENTUALLY YOU WILL FINISH
READING THIS AND CHOOSE WISELY

I prefer to be subtle & tactful about these things...

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*ROTFLMAO* Very, very clever Bo!! *lol* (NT) -- Ann, Wednesday, June 10, 05:49:32pm
*snort* subtelty is over-rated. LOL (NT) -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, June 10, 07:33:39pm
Very good, Bo! LOL! (NT) -- BAM, Thursday, June 11, 09:49:27am

New Lycan Series The Twinkling by Jewel M. Scott -- Dana, Thursday, June 11, 09:03:08am
Local Philly author Jewel M Scott announces the release and availability of her debut novel, “The Twinkling”. Released May 21, 2009 by Authorhouse, and also available at Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.com. Move over Twilight, The Twinkling is taking the paranormal world by storm with supernatural creatures that would make vampires run for sunlight. This Lycan series opens the doors to a world of strong, majestic, proud, sophisticated, mature, and sexy African American supernaturals. Jewel Scott intertwines heroines with a wicked sense of humor, with the mysteries of the bible, a pinch of modern day sorcery, with a good bit of sex and humor. Finally topping it all off with old world charm.
Nothing could have prepared Jade for the chain of events that started that day. Prison changes most people, and if you add fighting and killing a supernatural creature, it changes everything. Literally thrown into the world of supernatural, Jade and her friends are in a race against time to prevent the resurrection of an ancient evil! Worst of all her heart is torn between two men, one human the other supernatural and both sexy as hell! With time running out and lives being lost, Jade is left with the ultimate decision that could save or end the world.
The Twinkling is the beginning of a sizzling new series that puts African Americans and people of color in the limelight. No longer secondary characters in the paranormal world, instead Ms. Scott’s characters are leading the fight against evil.

The Twinkling, by: Jewel M. Scott
ISBN 978-1-4389-8123-9
Available:
www.authorhouse.com
www.barnesnnoble.com
www.amazon.com
www.borders.com

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Hi Ladies!!! -- Łinda, Thursday, June 11, 12:15:22am
Just taking a min. to remind you of the rules about campaigning.

JUST LIKE WITH OUR AUTHORS WE DO NOT SLAM OR PUT DOWN ANYONE!!

SO PLEASE NO DIRTY CAMPAIGNING!!

I hate to remove posts but I've already had to take down one & will do so again if need be. It's not like we have a personal relationship with these lovely men we just want to look at them so what they do for a living or in private lives is NOT our business!!!

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JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY!! -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, June 10, 07:29:00pm

Just stand there and lemme look at'cha!
Thanks for the assist Robin!

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and a nice...er...package too. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, June 10, 07:32:34pm

JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY!! -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 08:00:41pm

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isn't he just lickable?? (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 08:01:14pm
LOL I've created a monster.....LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, June 09, 08:11:51pm
- LOL! I won't say I'm sorry about it. *G* He's YUMMY! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 08:17:57pm
Oh, he's beautiful. Yum. (NT) -- Jenna , Wednesday, June 10, 04:14:01pm
I have to agree, he is hot! But I'm not sure who I'm voting for yet! LOL (NT) -- Robin, Wednesday, June 10, 07:03:23pm

Robin got, er, distracted, and is working 2 sides of the campaign!! -- Robin, Wednesday, June 10, 07:01:16pm

Patrick is my name
Loving you is my game

holding you and brushing your hair
Your skin so soft and fair

I’ve thought of you, just like this
Wearing nothing but my kiss

Your tongue on my tattoo
My hands free to woo

My, er, accent thick and hot
Your stomach tied in knots

I will never leave you or flee
If you vote for me

#12 Patrick

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June 16th Releases... Taken by Sin - Jaci Burton Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet EvanovichReal Men Last All Night - Leigh, Foster, McCray, Betts

AND THE WINNER IS!!!!!!!

JOHN COULTER

VOTE NOW!!!

June 16th Releases... Knockout - Catherine Coulter A Rogue of My Own - Johanna Lindsey

May 26th Releases... This Dutchess of Mine - Eloisa James Lip Service - Susan Mallery Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian

June 1st Releases... Branded - Tori Carrington A 9 Month Bodyguard - Cindy Dees The Mighty Quinns: Brody - Kate HoffmanKnight in Blue Jeans - Evelyn Vaughn

June 2nd Releases... Carpe Corpus - Morganville Vampires #6 - Rachel Caine Undead & Unwelcome - Queen Betsy #8 - MaryJanice Davidson Skin Trade - Anita Blake #17 - Laurell K HamiltonKissing Midnight - Emma HollyRed Kiss - Deidre KnightDemons Not Included - Cheyenne McCray

June 16th Releases...

Taken by Sin - Jaci Burton
Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich
Real Men Last All Night - Leigh, Foster, McCray, Betts

June 16th Releases...

Knockout - Catherine Coulter
A Rogue of My Own - Johanna Lindsey

May 26th Releases...

This Dutchess of Mine - Eloisa James
Lip Service - Susan Mallery
Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian

June 1st Releases...

Branded - Tori Carrington
A 9 Month Bodyguard - Cindy Dees
The Mighty Quinns: Brody - Kate Hoffman
Knight in Blue Jeans - Evelyn Vaughn

June 2nd Releases...

Carpe Corpus - Morganville Vampires #6 - Rachel Caine
Undead & Unwelcome - Queen Betsy #8 - MaryJanice Davidson
Skin Trade - Anita Blake #17 - Laurell K Hamilton
Kissing Midnight - Emma Holly
Red Kiss - Deidre Knight
Demons Not Included - Cheyenne McCray