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"THE RBL/HUGHIE RATINGS!!!!"
Use them to let us know what you think of your latest read!!!!!
STORY RATING
1- Don't waste your money.
1 If you have it, it's worth the read but goes back to the ubs.
2 Good story, but probably goes to the ubs.
3 I like everything this author writes, but they've done better.
4 This is a keeper.
4+ Rare find, must find everything this author has written.
5 THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR THIS BOOK!!!!!

SEX/LOVE SCENE RATING
Limp=> Bad, little or NO SEX AT ALL!
Erect==> Good sex toward the end.
Boner===> Good sex half-way through and thereafter.
STIFF====> Good sexual tension throughout the book, and when it happens, you feel you've been there already.
HUGH=====> GREAT SEX in the first 1/4 of book and throughout the book.

TYING UP, ER, I MEAN SECURING YOUR VOTES -- ROBIN, Wednesday, June 10, 06:42:25pm
http://www.finitesite.com/rblromantica/boty1.jpg"

VOTE FOR ME LADIES. I WANNA TAKE YOU ON A WILD RIDE.

P.S. I'VE GOT ROPE, AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!

Robin (helping JOHN COULTER with his campaign!)

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- Damn it, this worked on the preview!! (NT) -- , Wednesday, June 10, 06:44:32pm
-- Beaty, Wednesday, June 10, 05:05:22am

Happy Birthday, Tina!
Have a good one!

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- Happy Birthday -- Tina, Wednesday, June 10, 06:12:14am
- Wow - nice birthday "card" - have a wonderful birthday, Tina. (NT) -- Judy, Wednesday, June 10, 06:48:19am
- Happy Birthday Tina! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Wednesday, June 10, 09:01:21am
- Tina hope your day is WONDERFUL!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, June 10, 09:21:28am
Thank you ladies for your suggestions, some of the authors I have not heard of, and that's ok it gives me somewhere to start. LOL. I don't mind paranormal, futuristic, historical. I love time-travel romances, whether futuristic or past/future time-travel. -- Gayle Lee, Wednesday, June 10, 05:41:41am
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one more for bedtime....JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY!! -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 08:31:22pm

Sweet dreams ladies!

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LOL I'm rather disappointed>>>>>>>>>>> -- Łinda, Tuesday, June 09, 05:57:14pm
That those of you who nominated JUSTIN NIKOLA haven't begun your campaign.. You KNOW that these guys don't win just because you sit back & do nothing.. LOL

AND IF YOUR AN ABBS & EYE KIND OF GIRL, CHECK THIS OUT!!!

This is just a reminder to those of you who want to keep this kind of thing up.. GET BUSY!!!*EG*

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- I nominated him, and he is quite delicious to look at. But when you can only pick one.....*G* (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 08:18:54pm
JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY!! -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 07:55:50pm

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- JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY!! -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 07:59:36pm
- this one is how I picture Quinn Younger (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 08:06:37pm
Hi girls, Just wondering if you had any suggestions for reading matter for me. What do you recommend? -- Gayle Lee, Tuesday, June 09, 03:03:24am
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- Hi Gayle! What kind of books do you like? I like most of Linda Howard, all of Mary Jo Putney, Catherine Anderson. and Linnea Sinclair. Make your preferences known, like suspense, paranormal, futuristic, historical, etc, and maybe we can give you better recommendations. (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, June 09, 06:07:08am
- Hi Gayle, Based on your list farther down the board, I would say Jennifer Ashley (historical, pirate) or Catherine Spangler and Susan Grant futuristic/sort of paranormal, sci-fi -ish. *g* In case you haven't started them, The In Death series by JD Robb/Nora Roberts. Since you mentioned Nalini Singh, I will suggest one of my all time favorite shifter authors, Shelly Laurenston. Romantic Suspense I would suggest Gennita Lowe or Catherine Coulter's FBI series. come back and tell us what you like in a story, or what you like in your hero and heroines -- I'm sure we can manage to give you a few more suggestions. YOu can also go look at the RBL top 100 book lists (link on the home page) for ideas. (NT) -- Ann, Tuesday, June 09, 05:01:41pm
- Oh yuv got to read "The Time Travelers Wife" very good oh and I am reading Emma Holly's "Kissing Midnight" and it is HOT! MMMMM MMMMM GOOD! (NT) -- Carrie, Tuesday, June 09, 05:25:04pm
- Hi Gayle - Just off the top of my head, I'd recommend: 1) Historicals by Pamela Clare, Liz Carlyle, Mary Balogh, Elosia James and Madeline Hunter -- 2) Contemporary romance by Catherine Anderson, Nora Roberts and Rachel Gibson -- 3) Romantic suspense by Suzanne Brockmann -- 4) Paranormal (futuristic) by JD Robb -- 5) Hot, hot, hot by Emma Holly, Susan Johnson and Bertrice Small. (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, June 09, 06:59:43pm
Just a brief note before I head off to work. -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 07:32:00am
VOTE JOHN COULTER FOR BOTY OF THE YEAR!!!!!

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- Two words, Travis Fimmel!!! (NT) -- , Tuesday, June 09, 12:17:25pm
Ladies? How do I post a pic? (John Coulter) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 08, 06:45:39pm
If I'm to properly campaign (John Coulter) I must be able to post photos of my choice (John Coulter) in order to sway the masses (John Coulter) to see things my way (John Coulter)

Thank you.

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- send me your phone number... (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 08, 07:44:29pm
- And just who is your choice, Ronlyn??? (NT) -- Judy, Monday, June 08, 08:09:30pm
  - Darn, we didn't connect Linda. But we will....and then....John Coulter!!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 05:48:34am
  - And, Judy, I'm not sure if you would have heard of this guys. *G* JOHN COULTER. He's lickable. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, June 09, 05:49:52am
-- Beaty, Sunday, June 07, 11:41:32pm

Happy Birthday, Connie!
Hope it's wonderful!

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- Hi Connie - Have a great birthday! (NT) -- Judy, Monday, June 08, 04:56:18am
- Happy Birthday Connie!! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 05:35:41am
- Happy Birthday Connie! Save a horse. Ride a cowboy.! :-D (NT) -- Naughty Auntie Frannie, Monday, June 08, 05:54:02am
- Connie, have a TERRIFIC DAY!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 08, 09:34:16am
- Happiest of celebrations Connie! (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, June 08, 05:17:41pm
- Hope it was scrumptious Connie, happy belated birthday (NT) -- Chez, Monday, June 08, 08:08:52pm
THE TIME IS HERE!!!!! -- Łinda, Sunday, June 07, 12:50:56pm
You can now go to the link below or to the cafe page & after navigating to the The Bonny & Braw Beefcake Farm, you can click on the link to Choices for Bod of the Year. Check out the 12 top picks for Bod of the Year & start your campaign to get votes for your favorite. You have one week to campaign & Voting will begin next Sunday June 14th. You can vote from the 14th to the 16th with the winner announced on June 17th. Just before I leave for vacation..*G* Since one of our missing guys made the finales I've linked his web site to his name so you when you click on him you'll have to scroll down & check out the galleys of pics of him... *G*

So go check out the 12 winners & let the FUN begin....

Choices for BOTY

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- BTW just so you have an idea of how hard you need to campaign, the order on the page is the order they came in. Keep in mind that we had a few ties so even if the are #1 & #2 they tied with both having the same amount of votes.. & there were others the same like the last 3 had the same amount of votes. In other words it was close & is anybodies game!!!*EG* (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, June 07, 12:55:20pm
- LET THE GAMES BEGIN Thanks Linda!! (NT) -- Sandra, Sunday, June 07, 05:38:26pm
- Travis, Travis, Travis!!!!!!!! If you have any doubts, check out youtube -- , Sunday, June 07, 07:24:28pm
  - OK worth watching but hey there ARE 11 other guys & I already have a (i won't be home next weekend vote for Clive Owen. *EG* (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, June 07, 11:27:27pm
- shot! links inside (NT) -- , Sunday, June 07, 07:25:36pm
- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, I'm sorry I missed out on the noms, but OH MY GRACIOUS!! I can't make up my mind between 2 of them!!!?!?!? I'm gonna have to STUDY verra HARD for this. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 05:56:49am
- 2 words: John Coulter (NT) -- ronlyn, Monday, June 08, 06:51:17pm
RBL Thought for the Day -- Judy, Monday, June 08, 12:58:39pm

Seventy-seven percent of the respondents in a Yahoo!Mail poll said they are more aggravated by weeding through e-mail spam than they are by cleaning a dirty toilet!

Of course, Yahoo did not state how many of the respondents were men -- men who, I would guess, have never in their lives cleaned a toilet bowl.

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- I don't mind cleaning a toilet, but I HATE scrubbing the tub....I mean if I'm gonna have to expend lots of energy, and be in an awkward position, it had better have a happy ending at the finish. LOL (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 01:19:28pm
  - LOL Which could happen if you have a vibrating shower head!!! LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 08, 05:06:49pm
  - Amen Robin!! (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, June 08, 05:19:12pm
Me blog today . . . -- Emma Holly , Monday, June 08, 08:14:49am
Yes, this is how I speak before coffee. I'm blogging today about Kissing Midnight and weird families at Romance B(u)y the Book: http://www.romancebuythebook.com/

Commenters will have a chance to win a signed set of Kissing, Breaking and Saving Midnight, so stop by and say something *g*

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-- Beaty, Sunday, May 31, 06:40:52pm

Since he's yours... *G*

Ummm...it looks like your cake
is having waaaay too much fun. *VEG*
If you click on it, you can have some fun, too.
Happy Birthday, Sandra!
Have the Happiest Birthday ever!

Oh, and enjoy the rereads. *VBG*

((((HUGS))))

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- Happy Birthday Sandra... and many wicked grins. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, May 31, 07:15:19pm
- Hey sweetheart! I hope that your family is treating you like the queen that you are. I love you! (NT) -- Leiha , Sunday, May 31, 07:52:25pm
- Happy birthday Sandra - hope you enjoy your cake. (And another verrra clever birthday card, Beaty!) (NT) -- Judy, Sunday, May 31, 09:04:47pm
- Holy Cow!! Thanks for the AWESOME BD card and wishes! Love you Ladies so very much. Beaty, lol...how did you ever guess *snort* I was in reread mode *VBG*. Can't wait for the 2nd (NT) -- Sandra, Sunday, May 31, 10:15:03pm
- Sandra, I hope your day is filled with all the fun & LOVE you SO deserve!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 01, 01:25:30am
  - Happy birthday! :) -- Sarah, Monday, June 01, 04:32:23pm
- Happy Birthday Sandra, I hope it was all you wanted and more!! (NT) -- Ann , Monday, June 01, 05:02:57pm
- Hi Sandra! Hope your birthday was nice! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 05:47:56am
-- Beaty, Thursday, June 04, 06:42:58am

Happy Birthday, ChrisMM!
Hope your birthday is wonderful!

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- Happy birthday, Chris! Hope you have a great day. (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, June 04, 07:40:05am
- Happy birthday, Chris! (NT) -- Lin, Thursday, June 04, 11:05:18am
- Happy Birthday Chris,hope your day is GREAT!!! (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, June 04, 12:27:50pm
- Hey ChrisMM, Hope your day was GREAT & the boys waited on you hand & foot!!*G* (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, June 04, 02:14:29pm
- Happy Birthday Chris! (I got a new icon to help you celebrate *g*) (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, June 04, 04:20:26pm
- Happy Birthday Chris!!! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Thursday, June 04, 06:45:05pm
- Happy Birthday, ChrisMM! I hope it was fantastic. It's been ages since we've seen you. I hope you're doing well. (NT) -- P.C., Friday, June 05, 11:23:52am
  - Happy birthday! -- Sarah, Friday, June 05, 02:13:12pm
- Happy Birthday ChrisMM! I hope that it's be wonderful for you. (NT) -- Frances, Friday, June 05, 07:10:44pm
- ChrisMM...so sorry I am late. Hope your day was wonderful (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, June 05, 08:18:29pm
- Thanks so much, everyone. Sorry it took me a couple days to make it over here. My day was quiet, lol, which as y'all know is a BIG deal in my house. Was supposed to go out to dinner with my dh last night as my bday dinner and instead spent the evening in bed... with an upset stomach. Hopefully, we'll be able to reschedule for another night before we all go out of town. Thanks again, y'all are so sweet. (NT) -- ChrisMM , Saturday, June 06, 12:34:54pm
- Happy Birthday!!! hope it was wonderful! (NT) -- , Saturday, June 06, 07:38:09pm
- Hope it was a great birthday!! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 05:40:16am
Hi Everyone! I live in Michigan and currently finishing up my college education. I love reading (especially romance) and am very excited I found this wonderful message board. :) -- Meg, Friday, June 05, 08:57:50am
:)

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- Meg, WELCOME to the board~~ I hope you'll come back & share your tastes in books with us. (NT) -- Łinda, Friday, June 05, 11:07:17am
- Welcome, Meg! It sounds like RBL is the place for you! This board is home to so many wonderful women who also love romantic fiction. (NT) -- Pamela C. , Friday, June 05, 11:21:31am
- Hi Meg! Glad you can join us. Tell us a little about yourself. Who are your favorite authors? (NT) -- BAM, Friday, June 05, 11:43:47am
- Welcome Meg! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Friday, June 05, 05:38:13pm
- Hi Meg! And welcome. What are you reading right now? (NT) -- Frances, Friday, June 05, 06:55:52pm
- Hi Meg Welcome to RBL! What are some of your favorite authors or genres??? (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, June 05, 08:01:16pm
- Welcome to RBL, Meg! We do love newbies. Post any time and often. *G* (NT) -- Beaty, Saturday, June 06, 12:49:08pm
- Oh I remember my university days, well acutally I don't remember the first two years (way to much fun) Welcome on board!!! (NT) -- , Saturday, June 06, 07:34:04pm
- Welcome Meg - tell us about your fav authors and books! (NT) -- SusanZ., Sunday, June 07, 12:56:51pm
- Hi Meg, welcome! (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 05:38:45am
Sorry girls, please excuse me as I do tend to be technologically challenged sometimes and I think I answered directly to Linda instead of everyone. I will try again. I have been reading Veronica Wolff's 'Highland' series, Lynn Kurlands 'Highlander/Medieval' series Just to name a couple. The men are just dreamy, you know what I mean? Thank you for your warm welcome everyone. I was a little scared to begin posting, and did it anyway. LOL -- Gayle Lee, Friday, June 05, 04:49:23am
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- Gayle, don't worry you can bet that if it can be done we've done it.. Getting used to posting takes some time & trial & error is how we all figured it out!!*G* (NT) -- Łinda, Friday, June 05, 11:10:00am
- Welcome to RBL, Gayle! It takes a while to get a hang of things, but you'll do it. :-) (NT) -- Pamela C., Friday, June 05, 11:23:14am
- Welcome! And don't worry, I still haven't figured out how to do everything either. :o) (NT) -- BAM, Friday, June 05, 11:47:30am
- Hey Gayle! Don't sweat the small stuff hon... we are all easy to get along with and helpful. Welcome to RBL. No stress, honest ! (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, June 05, 08:08:28pm
- Hello Gayle. I remember my first post. Silly to be nervous, but every first timer is. I think it took me twenty minutes to figure it out. Welcome to the board (NT) -- , Saturday, June 06, 07:37:18pm
- Welcome to the board, Gayle and great to have you here! Sorry I am late with my welcome! And don't worry about making mistakes - I am still not able to post a pic here! :) (NT) -- SusanZ., Sunday, June 07, 12:48:23pm
- Hey Gayle, welcome! I just finished Kurlands "Till there was you" and cried 3 times, it was SO GOOD. LOVE her books. (NT) -- Robin, Monday, June 08, 05:38:13am
YUM!! Thank you Wallpaper Fairy *VBEG*. You always take such good care of us! -- Sandra, Saturday, June 06, 09:20:12pm
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- Yes thanks wallpaper fairy, also for using one of our past BOTY!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Sunday, June 07, 01:03:15am
- mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......he's yummy. (NT) -- Ronlyn, Sunday, June 07, 10:29:06am
DON'T FORGET!! -- Łinda, Sunday, June 07, 01:01:54am

YOU HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY 12:00pm PST TO SEND ME YOUR 12 CHOICES FOR BODS OF THE MONTH.. THEN I'LL POST THE LIST FOR BOD OF THE YEAR!!

I'M SORRY THAT THERE ARE THREE OF THE GUYS WHOS PIC'S AREN'T THERE BUT YOU CAN STILL VOTE FOR THEM IF YOU KNOW WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE..*G*

WE'VE HAD A PRETTY GOOD TURNOUT FOR THIS SO FAR BUT I'D REALLY LIKE TO SEE MORE INVOLVEMENT SO COME ON LADIES SHOW US YOU STILL WANT THE BOTY!!!

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Hey guys I'm searching -- Brenda aka Toodles, Friday, May 29, 12:54:54pm
Hey all, I am searching for books where the hero or the heroine are either blind or hurt in an accident and recovering. I have read several and really enjoyed them. I like the fact that you can find love no matter what. ( A wish of mine) I would like them to be historical, paranormal or futuristic. I'd read a modern as long as it wasn't a series romance. I haven't read one of those in years. If you want email me any that you can recommend.

Oh and I just read the new Lauren Dane book Standoff. It was good. I'm now reading two at the same time because I can't choose between the new Cat Chronicals book by Cheryl Brooks called Outcast, and the new Sharon Page book.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. I need to clean my house, yuck! Oh well

Toodles
Brenda

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- Two that come to mind are Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson-heroine is blind but I can't recall if she ever regains her sight.Very good book,though.Hummingbird by LaVyrle Spencer has an injured hero and is HOT hilarious,touching,and HOT! *G* (NT) -- Bo, Friday, May 29, 03:52:42pm
  - I think the heroine in Annie's Song is deaf rather than blind. It's a difficult beginning to read (don't want to do a spoiler here, so won't explain), but it's truly a wonderful book. Also, Jennifer Ashley's new book, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, has an imperfect hero. And I think there are a couple more out there with alcoholic heroes - maybe by M. J. Putney or Liz C. or Jo Beverley. And Mary Balogh has a horribly injured hero in Simply Love - one of the four wonderful Simply ... books. (NT) -- Judy, Friday, May 29, 08:24:36pm
- Darn, I can't remember who wrote it or the title, will hav to see if I still have it, but the hero is a blind pianist, it's been a LONG time since i read it and that's all i remember. (NT) -- Tammy, Friday, May 29, 04:16:05pm
- Surrender a Dream, by Jill Barnett, very hard to find, but soooo worth it. (NT) -- Robin, Friday, May 29, 06:14:51pm
- The First one that comes to my mind is Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon Astrid is the justice muse so she has to be blind. (NT) -- CindyO, Saturday, May 30, 12:28:32am
- Hi Tootles! Linda Howard wrote one called WHITE LIES, where the hero is an injured agent and the govenment inlists the aid of the heroine to keep him save while he recovers and until they catch the bad guys. Verry nice! (NT) -- Frances, Saturday, May 30, 09:24:06am
  - That was a GOOD one!!! Tootles (NT) -- Sandra, Saturday, May 30, 10:34:36am
- Well I have one for you and its a Rita Nominee. Its called the Spy Master's Lady, by Joanna Bourne. This was her first book. I dislike regencies, but I loved this one (NT) -- Lucy, Saturday, May 30, 07:10:41pm
- How about Laura Kinsale's *Flowers From the Storm*, in which the hero has a stroke and winds up confined in Bedlam? GREAT story. (NT) -- Merry, Saturday, June 06, 11:47:29am
OK the list is complete!!!! -- Łinda, Thursday, June 04, 03:23:05pm
I just sent out the new RBL List so if you didn't get it let me know, as that would mean that somehow I have the wrong e-mail address..

ALSO DON'T FORGET YOU HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY TO SEND ME YOUR 12 CHOICES FOR BODS OF THE MONTH.. THEN I'LL POST THE LIST FOR BOD OF THE YEAR!! I'M SORRY THAT THERE ARE THREE OF THE GUYS WHOS PIC'S AREN'T THERE BUT YOU CAN STILL VOTE FOR THEM IF YOU KNOW WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE..*G*

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- Thanks Cicoe - lots of work, I know! (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, June 04, 04:34:52pm
- I did mine! I did mine! She said jumping up and down. (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Friday, June 05, 06:47:57am
- I've gotten mine in, too. *Clapping for myself* :o) (NT) -- BAM, Friday, June 05, 11:48:48am
- Thanks for doing this Lin!! I sent mine in *VBEG*. Okay Ladies...if we want to ogle the FINE BODS we have to participate...otherwise this wonderful tradition will disappear Personally, I MISS getting to ogle and vote weekly (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, June 05, 08:13:49pm
  - OK I'm getting a fair turnout so maybe it's time to do some form of a bod of the month.. Maybe we could put up three or four guys & then vote for one of them each month. (NT) -- Łinda, Friday, June 05, 10:24:49pm
I'm home! -- Beaty, Thursday, June 04, 06:46:53am
I've been absent for the last couple of weeks because I've been on a road trip to KY. My niece got married and my Mom wanted to go. It's a very long trip and I'm tired of traveling. Very glad to be home.

I see a few things happened while I was gone. I'm sorry I missed your offer Patti! You KNOW I'd have been one of the first to jump on that. *G* Congrats to the winner. Thanks for thinking of us, Patti!

Now I'll try to post a few replies and then try to catch up with my mail. Good to be back!

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- Welcome back, Ms. Beaty! (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, June 04, 07:41:39am
- A road trip is fun until the a$$ falls asleep,at least for me,LOL.Glad you are home! (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, June 04, 12:27:19pm
- You were sorely missed!!! Welcome back!! (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, June 04, 03:15:53pm
- Welcome back Beaty. We missed you. :-) (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, June 04, 04:19:37pm
- I can NOT believe you went Road Trippin' withOUT your usual posse! I mean, who was there to inform you when you crossed state lines? Who was there to help you get find the damn gas station with the damn bathrooms, and get the damn directions for the scenic shortcut? Anything could have happened to you going off by yourself like that. *whew!* I'm so glad you made it home safely. Next time, don't leave home without us. *BG* (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, June 04, 06:56:33pm
  - Damn right & also don't forget to check out with us first!! *EG* I mean we are supposed to know where you are at all times!! LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, June 04, 10:25:08pm
- Wow, that IS a long trip for you. Glad to have you back! (NT) -- BAM, Friday, June 05, 11:51:09am
- Beaty! Beaty! MISSED YOU SWEETPEA!! Welcome home. (NT) -- Sandra, Friday, June 05, 08:16:17pm
I know it's only been 24 hours since the release, but has anyone finished reading the new LKH and what did you think? Thanks! -- BAM, Wednesday, June 03, 08:44:12am
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- Still waiting on my copy to get here - amazon says it was shipped monday. I HAVE read the spoilers however and it sounds good. (NT) -- Tammy, Thursday, June 04, 05:29:00am
- NOT to be missed! :::waving to BAM::: (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, June 04, 06:50:46am
- Thanks Beaty! I may have to invest in the H.B. (NT) -- BAM, Friday, June 05, 11:46:27am
BOTY 2008 -- Łinda, Wednesday, June 03, 08:24:33pm
OK since we didn't actually do the usual bods of the week last year & no bods of the month we're going to have to do this in two phases.

First phase; go to the RBL Cafe, then to the "Bonny and Braw Beefcake Farm," There you will click on SPECIAL FEATURE: BOD OF THE WEEK. Then go through them & send me your choices for Bod of the month for each of the 12 months of the year. YES JUDY you get 12 votes.. LOL

Once I have the votes from everyone we'll take the 12 with the most votes & then put them up for vote as BOD OF THE YEAR FOR 2008....

So go check out the candidates & then click on my name & send me your votes. Let's say the finale votes will be due by Sunday for the 12 BOTM & then I'll post the choices for BOTY & we'll have a week of campaigning for your favorite as BOTY & then we'll vote for BOTY.

How does this sound? If we don't get a decent turnout for this we'll just drop it, realizing that there isn't that much interest any longer, which I hope isn't the case. SO COME ON LADIES SEND ME SOME CHOICES!!!!!

I'm also going to send out this post to the list...

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- Holy wow I forgot what nice looking males were over there! (NT) -- Cheryle, Thursday, June 04, 11:03:40am
- I read pretty anything 'Highland/Medieval/Time Travel' at present. I have been enjoying Veronica Wolff's series, Lynn kurland's series both of which I really love and read to death. LOL The men are just dreamy. Angela Knights 'Mageverse' series is excellent too. (NT) -- Gayle Lee, Friday, June 05, 04:35:43am
I am married and have two children. I am to become a grandmother in October if all goes well, I can't wait. I live in Australia and love it very much. I love to travel so try to do so at every opportunity. LOL -- Gayle Lee, Thursday, June 04, 12:26:57am
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- Hi Gayle! Welcome to RBL. This is a great bunch of women with a wide range of experiences who all have wonderful senses of humor. What have you been reading? (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, June 04, 06:18:30am
- Another Australia ReBeL - welcome Gayle! And in addition to loving romance books, you're in good company with several other grandmothers too (including me). (NT) -- Judy, Thursday, June 04, 07:38:54am
- Welcome to RBL Gayle! (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, June 04, 12:29:17pm
So does Anybody still remember me??? -- Kel , Tuesday, June 02, 01:30:08pm
I'm soooo ashamed.... I have no excuse.... only that time flies by and you get caught up in your every day bs and suddenly it's like, OMG.. I haven't been to the RBL board in like... FOREVER! So, I come over here to beg forgivness and you ladies give me the most beautiful welcome ever... I should have known you'd have my dear Robio wallpaper waiting for me.... LOL! Just like old times..... (I still miss him so much...)

Hopefully this is a good sign tho.. I do miss you all too, and I promise to try to keep making time to come back and visit.... I'll be reading back pages for weeks just to see what all I've missed!!

Kel

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- Welcome back!! (NT) -- Debbie_D, Tuesday, June 02, 03:13:18pm
- Hi Kel! Three lashes with a wet noodle and don't stay away so long. *G* (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, June 02, 03:20:47pm
- Hi Kelly - it's good to see you posting again! And we do still love Rob - what a loss! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, June 02, 06:31:17pm
- Of course we remember you Kel & hope you don't be such a stranger..G** (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, June 03, 03:26:06pm
- Hi Kel! Wonderful to see your icon waving again. *G* Stop by when you can! (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, June 04, 06:52:44am
Hello -- Gayle Lee, Wednesday, June 03, 07:18:08pm
Hello, my name is Gayle and I'm new to posting on this board and romance novels. I must say it doesn't take long to become addicted to them. I absolutely devour them. Warmest regards Gayle

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- Welcome Gayle. What/Who have you read so far that you enjoyed? (NT) -- Ann, Wednesday, June 03, 07:39:45pm
- Hi, Gayle! Welcome the board! You are going to have a blast here! (NT) -- Debbie H, Wednesday, June 03, 07:53:05pm
- Gayle WELCOME to RBL!! It's the best place to find LOT's of good recommends esp. if you like them HOT!!! (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, June 03, 08:22:39pm
- Welcome to RBL, Gayle! I would like to recommend Jenny Lykins for you. She hasn't written anything lately that I know of, but her stuff is great. I think she fits with the authors you mentioned wonderfully. Stop in and post often! (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, June 04, 06:49:32am
Win an ARC of EDGE OF DAWN -- Patti O'Shea , Monday, June 01, 06:38:30pm
Hi y'all,

I'm giving away an Advanced Reading Copy of Edge of Dawn, my June 30th release from Tor to a RBL.

EOD is the third book in my Light Warriors series. The heroine is Shona Blackwood and the hero is Logan Andrews. Shona doesn't know anything about magic, she doesn't even know it exists, and Logan is under orders to keep her in the dark. Not an easy thing to do when he has to fight off the bad guys with his magic. :-)

If you're interested in entering, I'm going to draw the winner on Wednesday night--June 3rd--at 8pm Central time. All you need to do is send me an email either through this note (I linked) or via my website: http://www.pattioshea.com Make sure you mention you're a ReBeL either in the subject or the note and if you feel like adding a line or two about why you want to read the ARC, that would be cool. It's not required, though. Winner will be drawn randomly and emailed to let them know they won.

Thanks!
Patti

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- Thanks Patti! (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, June 01, 07:23:26pm
- Ooooo thanks Patti! (NT) -- Mandy, Tuesday, June 02, 02:18:25am
- My email is sent and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I win. Thank you Patti! (NT) -- Leiha , Tuesday, June 02, 10:33:15am
- Thanks Patti! (NT) -- Mia, Tuesday, June 02, 01:49:52pm
- Thanks Patti. We really enjoy your books. (NT) -- Frances, Tuesday, June 02, 04:30:10pm
- Thanks, y'all! And thank you to everyone who entered! I emailed the winner last night. (NT) -- Patti O'Shea, Thursday, June 04, 02:44:27am
Thank you girls, it's lovely that you replied. I love Nina Bangs, Karen Marie Moning, Janet Chapman, Angela Knight, Lynn Kurland and so many others. I am very into time travel romance although I do enjoy romance itself, historical, pirate etc. I can't get enough.. -- Gayle Lee, Wednesday, June 03, 08:20:42pm
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- Welcome, Gayle! Tell us a bit about yourself. (NT) -- Beth, Wednesday, June 03, 11:40:05pm
Caught this on the Word Wenches site and had to share. Ms, Layton was one of my favs and will be missed. -- CindyO , Tuesday, June 02, 09:18:24pm
Sad News about a Great Lady: In memory of Edith Layton Felber
To our regret, the Word Wenches must announce the death this morning of Edith Layton after five years of very private struggles with cancer. During those years, she continued to write her wonderful books, post blogs, and welcome two much adored grandsons into the world.

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- I am so sorry. She was an excellent writer. My heart goes out to her family. (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, June 03, 05:17:41am
- I'm very sad to hear that. My condolences to her family, friends and fans. (NT) -- BAM, Wednesday, June 03, 05:40:44am
- I'm sorry to hear this. She was such a good historical writer. I'm trying now to remember the one set in the period after the War of the Roses, where the hero was Edward, one of the two little York princes who had supposedly been murdered...ack! Mind block on the title, but a great book. (NT) -- Beth, Wednesday, June 03, 11:38:45pm
OK BOD OF THE YEAR 2008 -- Łinda, Tuesday, June 02, 07:53:21pm
OK since we didn't actually do the usual bods of the week last year & no bods of the month we're going to have to do this in two phases.

First phase; go to the RBL Cafe, then to the "Bonny and Braw Beefcake Farm," There you will click on SPECIAL FEATURE: BOD OF THE WEEK. Then go through them & send me your choices for Bod of the month for each of the 12 months of the year. YES JUDY you get 12 votes.. LOL

Once I have the votes from everyone we'll take the 12 with the most votes & then put them up for vote as BOD OF THE YEAR FOR 2008....

So go check out the candidates & then click on my name & send me your votes. Let's say the finale votes will be due by Sunday for the 12 BOTM & then I'll post the choices for BOTY & we'll have a week of campaigning for your favorite as BOTY & then we'll vote for BOTY.

How does this sound? If we don't get a decent turnout for this we'll just drop it, realizing that there isn't that much interest any longer, which I hope isn't the case. SO COME ON LADIES SEND ME SOME CHOICES!!!!!

I'm also going to send out this post to the list...

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- Hi Linda, I can't get 3 of the pictures to come up: Tom Brady, Travis Fimmel, Vin Diesel. (I know what Vin looks like) ;o) I've got my 12 picked out! (NT) -- BAM, Wednesday, June 03, 08:16:45am
- Sorry about the missing pages ladies but you can still vote for them if you know what they look like. I've already received several for Travis. *G* Who can forget the Absolute Vodka guy.. LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, June 03, 03:28:37pm
Woohoo! KISSING MIDNIGHT is out today! -- Emma Holly , Tuesday, June 02, 08:02:11am
Color me excited! *g*

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- Color ME excited! Kissing Midnight is wonderful and I am so happy it's finally released so that everyone else gets a chance to check out the fabulousness that is you. (NT) -- Your BFF Leiha (like I even need to say my name, LOL), Tuesday, June 02, 10:10:40am
- Yeay!!! Congrats Emma!! Oh and I don't have to wait for it!! I found the ebook version! Can't wait to get stuck in later! HAppy release day!¬ (NT) -- Mandy, Wednesday, June 03, 01:50:56am
- Thanks, Mandy and Leiha, er, Mandy and BFF *g*! (NT) -- Emma Holly , Wednesday, June 03, 08:22:21am
Quick question for the PTB (powers that be)... Are we going to have a BOD of the year for 2008? -- Debbie_D, Tuesday, June 02, 03:15:18pm
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- Thanks Debbie for yet another gentle nudge!!! LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, June 02, 07:16:50pm
Did you see? -- Leiha , Monday, June 01, 08:46:18am
RBL is mentioned in Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love's new book Whispered Lies? It's still tickles me every time I see RBL mentioned.

The book is a part of their BAD agency series and I was up til 2am reading until I finally made myself put it down. It's an action packed adventure and I'm thoroughly enjoying the book so far.

I really love the Dianna/Sherri combo. I don't know how they do it but you can't tell it's written by two people. I had talked to Dianna before Phantom of the Night came out and she said sometimes they forgot who wrote what because they worked so seamlessly together.

I love me my paranormals but I also love a great rockem sockem action adventure which not many authors write, other then Suzanne Brockmann so I always look forward to these BAD books.

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- Oh my gosh - these aren't paras??? Are these the only two titles in the series, Leiha? (NT) -- Judy, Monday, June 01, 08:51:18am
  - There are many books in the series, they were short stories which were in several anthologies but the series is kicked into gear when Dianna became a co-author. I thought the books were ok before but the two with Dianna I feel have way more depth and excitement. They became must reads. I don't really think you need to read the other books in the series to enjoy them. (NT) -- Leiha , Monday, June 01, 10:12:03am
- oooo....adding that to my list. I LOVED Phantom in the Night. Thanks for the heads up, I'm out of the loop! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Monday, June 01, 07:20:33pm
- Very cool!! Thanks for the heads up Leiha since I am heading for the BS tomorrow Hugs hon. (NT) -- Sandra, Monday, June 01, 07:22:38pm
  - LOL, I bet I know why you're going! I'm sure Nancy will be buying the new LKH today also. (NT) -- Leiha , Tuesday, June 02, 10:34:01am
-- Beaty, Sunday, May 31, 06:41:48pm

Happy Birthday, Katie!
I hope your birthday is fabulous!

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- Happy Birthday Katie! Have fun. (NT) -- Frances, Sunday, May 31, 07:22:20pm
- Happy birthday Katie! I hope that your day is filled with lots of love. (NT) -- Leiha , Sunday, May 31, 07:51:07pm
- Have a great day, Katie! (NT) -- Judy, Sunday, May 31, 09:01:22pm
- Yum Katie! (NT) -- Sandra, Sunday, May 31, 10:10:36pm
- Katie, have a WONDERFUL DAY!! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, June 01, 01:26:15am
- Hope you had a lovely day. :) -- Sarah, Monday, June 01, 04:32:57pm
RBL LIST!!! -- Łinda, Monday, June 01, 11:05:18am
OK Ladies I've completed the list, but since I'm deleting some of the list I didn't want to rely on only the posts I want to double check everything so I'll be sending the new list out on Thursday. I'm sorry for the delay but I received a few more e-mails this morning & just want to be sure that anyone who wants to be included is.

Thanks bunches.

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The June releases are up at the RBL Cafe ... -- Judy, Sunday, May 31, 08:57:56pm
You'll find a bunch more books to add to your TBR piles, ReBeLs - many by our favorite authors. So check out the list for June - here's the direct link:

June Releases

Enjoy!

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- Thanks Judy (NT) -- Sandra, Sunday, May 31, 10:08:48pm
Thanks so much -- Brenda aka Toodles, Sunday, May 31, 12:56:17pm
Thank you all so much for the tips on the books I was looking for. I have placed them on my wish list at Amazon.com and plan to get them soon. Keep them coming. I loved Lavyrle Spencer's books and that first got me hooked on these kinds. I think that's why I love jane Ayre so much too.

Toodles
Brenda

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RBL Thought for the Day ... -- Judy, Friday, May 29, 04:41:36am

A woman has the last word in any argument.

Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument.

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- Good one Judy! LOL (NT) -- Robin, Friday, May 29, 06:15:30pm
- Amen Judy!! (NT) -- Sandra, Saturday, May 30, 10:35:44am
- Love it, Judy! (NT) -- Frances, Saturday, May 30, 08:25:34pm
- Thought for the day -- Meg, Saturday, May 30, 09:05:42pm
  - i love it! -- meghan, Saturday, May 30, 09:08:34pm
RBL LIST!!! -- Łinda, Wednesday, May 27, 12:18:43pm
If your on the list already & your e-mail addy hasn't changed you should have received an e-mail yesterday & a LOT of you have responded to it. (THANK YOU VERY MUCH)

So if your interested in being on our list just send me your info. If you sent me your updated information last year & it's still correct you don't need to bother I still have those e-mails & have compiled the new list with that information on it.

I'm also going to drop the descriptive info. as that will make it a little easier to manage the list & with Face Book, My Space etc it's really not needed.

For newbies, this is a list we keep to make sure that if something happens & the board was to somehow disappear we can contact you to let you know what happened & where we've gone.

Heres how it works, if you want to be on the list you send me your info & when the list is complete I'll send out the list to all those who are on it. Since it's been so long since I've updated it I am going to require an e-mail from all those who want to be on it. (unless you sent me an e-mail last year.) So if your on the current list & want to remain on it just send me an e-mail with RBL LIST in the subject line & on the inside just say leave me on list & if there is a change give me that info, if there is no change in your info just say leave me on list. Also if your send me that e-mail please sign your RBL name.. *G*

All newbies who want on the list send the following information to me. This is also where we get the birthday information from.

Name; (what you go by at the board)
Birthday; (month & day & PLEASE write our the month ie: May 9)
Where you live (some just put country & some put city & state/country)
E-mail addy

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- <3>LAST CHANCE, I'LL BE FINALIZING THE LIST ON SUNDAY SO IF YOU HAVEN'T SENT ME YOUR E-MAIL DO IT BEFORE THEN!! I'LL BE SENDING OUT THE NEW LIST ON MONDAY!! (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, May 28, 06:35:12pm
  - Did you get my reply Linda? (NT) -- CindyO , Friday, May 29, 12:46:38am
    - Yes. (NT) -- Łinda, Friday, May 29, 01:53:58pm
HI! Finally on vacation from work for a week. And going to fleamarkets and such with dad. Have so many books i'm out of room almost now they going to the closet, Trying to enter book contests on the web still . Still can't get into fresh fiction contest. for a couple weeks now. Do they have a new web site?Anyone know?Reading now seducing a scottish bride- sue-ellen welfonder. Any one reading anything new? Really hot her in Bulter pa! -- ann2, Monday, May 25, 02:52:56pm
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- Ann2, I just checked the site and it's working>>>>> -- Frances, Tuesday, May 26, 08:15:28am
  - Hi! just check on that site. It worked! My computer was blocking it, and i fixed that all by myself! Yeh! (NT) -- ann2, Thursday, May 28, 08:00:45am
Hi All -- Cheryle, Wednesday, May 27, 06:02:28am
Well I have been a lurker lately and not posted in such a long long long time. I recently got a job working a few nights a week at a bookstore. It is great because I am surrounded by books and I get a discount so that is even better. I like seeing how it works from that side vs. just being a buyer of books. Still a stay at home mom mostly and preparing for summer. I am heading down to Atlanta next month to meet up with Leiha and do the Karen event so that will be fun. All in all just super busy. I am reading The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind right now and recently finished Nora Roberts Vision in White which I really, really liked.

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- Hi Cheryle! Glad that you got your dream job. Don't lurk. (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, May 27, 06:39:59pm
- Hi Cheryle - Good to see you posting again. Your job does sound like a ReBeL's dream job! (NT) -- Judy, Wednesday, May 27, 08:33:48pm
- Cheryle it will be great to see you again, especially since you couldn't make our April lunch. I think working in a bookstore and talking books with people every day would be wonderful! (NT) -- Leiha , Wednesday, May 27, 10:38:32pm
- hey Cheryle! Great to see you posting here! Can't wait to see you again in Atlanta and also to meet you in person Leiha! Any other RBLs going to be there? (NT) -- Debbie_D, Thursday, May 28, 06:20:49am
The Word from Gennita in the Sunny State of Florida... -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, May 23, 06:31:05am
Gennita has put up some great quips on her Facebook page and I asked her if I could post them over here because I knew that you would all love them. Have fun.

Gennita Low: It's so wet out there ants are waving at me on lifeboats. It's so wet out there snakes are hitching rides out of here. It's SO WET out there alligators are wearing raincoats. Do you think I'm going to make it to Orlando for Oasis-22 Con? By airboat perhaps.

Frances Drake at 12:32pm May 22
Jenna, this is so funny a description that if it's ok with you I want to post it over on RBL... giving proper credit of course. Judy said that you were all swimming.

Gennita Low at 2:09am May 23
Frances, go ahead ;-). It's so wet...that Michael Phelps is giving free swimming lessons to Jenna's earthworms.

((((hugs to everyone throughout the Southeast who is hunting for the family canoe.))))

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- Update: Gennita Low It's so wet out there my weeds are pulling up their roots and running away from home. It's SO wet the frogs are climbing on each other's backs to ring my doorbell so they could come in. (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, May 23, 06:40:11am
- I've actually seen the sun again - about an hour yesterday, and a couple times today - but then it rains again. I heard that Bunnell (near us) has had over 30 inches of rain since last Sunday. Ormond and Daytona have serious flooding problems, with rescuers out in boats in some areas. The water has mostly receded here, and we are still high and dry - though I still have to let water out of the pool every day. (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, May 23, 10:03:26am
  - Judy, I just checked the radar. It's come at me now. Waaaaa! I hate storms. (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, May 23, 11:23:01am
    - FL RBLs, would you please check in to let us know that you haven't washed away: Ana, Susan, Nally, anyone else? (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Saturday, May 23, 11:30:12am
      - Me, me! I"m in soutwest Florida just north of Ft Myers and although we've had a buttload of rain over the last week or so, we are fine - no flooding here! (NT) -- Colleen , Sunday, May 24, 02:14:06pm
        
        Hi Colleen! I'm sorry. I have you listed on the RBL list as being in MA. Would you please send me an update of your RBL info so that I can have it? ((((hugs kiddo)))) (NT) -- Frances, Monday, May 25, 05:44:57am
        
        Done! (NT) -- , Monday, May 25, 05:50:39am
- Stay safe and dry (if possible). (NT) -- Chez, Sunday, May 24, 07:27:01pm
- HA! I love the quip about the weeds! (NT) -- BAM, Monday, May 25, 08:58:41am
- Hiya RBLs, I'm doing okay--the waters stopped midway up my driveway! It WAS so wet, the only dry thing left is my rainy day savings acct....Hugs to all my FL RBLs. (NT) -- Gennita Low , Monday, May 25, 11:06:04pm
  - Jenna! So glad that you stopped in. So glad that the waters are receeding. Hope the savings acct fills soon. *G* (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, May 28, 04:32:01am
Recommendations For Summer -- Melissa L, Tuesday, May 26, 01:04:43pm
Hey ladies! I'm a frequent lurker, occasional remarker, and unceasing admirer. :D
I've had this horrible hankering for a good romance novel (or a dozen) for the lazy summer days. I'd really like to read some novels set in the Southern US, specifically Louisianna, Mississippi, and Georgia (of course, not all three have to be in the same book - lol). I like historicals, but what I'm really looking for is a contemporary (or a dozen). If you ladies could help, I'd be SO grateful. Thanks!

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- Sandra Hill's Cajun series is GREAT & takes place in Louisiana!! I think there are 4 or 5 in the series. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. (NT) -- Łinda, Tuesday, May 26, 02:43:31pm
- Susan Andersen's BE MY BABY set in New Orleans. It's one of the funniest ever. And the smokin' love scenes aren't bad either..... *g* It's older, but I think you should still be able to find it. (NT) -- Ann, Tuesday, May 26, 04:25:59pm
- Hi Melissa - Try Linda Howard's Kill and Tell and Nora Roberts' Midnight Bayou (both older books, both great stories). (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, May 26, 07:31:39pm
- Thank you, ladies! I knew you'd totally come through for me. Any others you think of, please let me know! :D (NT) -- Melissa L, Tuesday, May 26, 08:15:03pm
- Hi Melissa! Linda Howard's KILL AND TELL is one of my all time favorites. She really gets it right. I used to live in NO and I knew exactly which streets she had the had the characters driving on, even when she didn't name them. More inside>>> -- Frances, Wednesday, May 27, 05:10:40am
A RBL thought for the day ... -- Judy, Monday, May 25, 12:20:02pm
A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands!

Best wishes for a Memorial Day full of happy memories and happy times.

PS - We have sunshine again in Florida.

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- OH Judy, the thought is too true. Congratulations on the sunshine. We've even seen it peek through from time to time today, Woopie! (NT) -- Auntie Frannie, Monday, May 25, 02:58:48pm
- I like this thought,I need to apply it more often,LOL! Hope you had a great day yesterday & glad to hear you have sun again *G* (NT) -- Bo, Tuesday, May 26, 09:33:44am
- Now that's my kind of diet. ;-) (NT) -- P.C., Tuesday, May 26, 02:58:27pm
RWA 2004 -- Bonnie Vanak, Tuesday, May 26, 09:33:06am
Hey all, I took a trip down memory lane, thinking about RWA this year, and posted a pix of some of you on my blog, plus a pix of Pamela at the Daphnes.

Enjoy! Hope to see some of you this year at DC!

http://www.bonnievanak.blogspot.com/

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-- Beaty and the RBLs, Friday, May 08, 10:35:59pm

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- Happiest of Birthdays to you Lin!!! LMAO@ the card (thanks,Beaty,for indulging us *G*) and remember that we love you much more than words can ever say.Thanks for everything you do for us,on camera or off!,LOL! (((HUGS))) (NT) -- Bo, Saturday, May 09, 03:45:21am
- Wishing you many happy returns, Lin - and many happy games of Domninoes and Chickenfoot! (And I've never had better sausage biscuits anywhere than the ones you make! Yummmmmmmy!) (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, May 09, 07:03:28am
  - PS - GREAT job on the pictures/card, Ms Beaty! (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, May 09, 07:04:32am
- Happy Birthday Linda! Thanks for everything that you do. Loved the pictures. (NT) -- Frances, Saturday, May 09, 07:32:58am
- Happy Birthday, CICOE! Have a wonderful day! Beaty, the card is purrfect!!! (NT) -- P.C., Saturday, May 09, 08:33:46am
- Happy Birthday Linda!! Love you (NT) -- Sandra, Saturday, May 09, 10:37:22am
- Happy Birthday Linda. Fabulous card. Hope your day is filled with more lovely memories (NT) -- Chez, Saturday, May 09, 06:14:59pm
- Happy Birthday Linda!!!! HOpe your day was amazzzzing!! (NT) -- Lucy, Saturday, May 09, 06:37:15pm
- Linda, I hope that you had a day that was as wonderful as you are. You deserve it! (NT) -- Leiha , Saturday, May 09, 09:20:46pm
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA!!! *mwah!* I hope you had a great day, and I am only sorry that we don't live closer so I could bring my wishes in person. Reisi sends her best, and says "why is Lin always in my pictures?" *lol* (NT) -- Ann, Saturday, May 09, 10:29:09pm
- I just wanted ya'll to know that it's me cooking in the above picture.. LOL Always remember "I don't cook." Doesn't mean "I can't cook..." LOL (NT) -- Łinda, Saturday, May 09, 10:48:16pm
- Linda, sorry I'm a little late, but Happy Birthday my friend. I love you and hope you had a wonderful day!!! (NT) -- Rosies, Sunday, May 10, 12:19:32am
- Happy Birthday Linda -- Lory, Sunday, May 10, 06:21:56pm
  - Loved the trip dpwn memory lane! Many more happy memories and cheer to your years! (NT) -- MsE~, Monday, May 11, 02:52:58pm
- I'm a few days late but Happy Birthday! I'm glad it was a good one :) (NT) -- Danielle, Monday, May 11, 05:00:34pm
- Happy Birthday, Linda!!!!!!!! (NT) -- Gennita Low , Monday, May 25, 11:10:23pm
After a gentle nudge by Frances; *G* -- Łinda, Monday, May 25, 12:47:34pm
I'm FINALLY going to try & finish the new RBL List I started last year....(Hanging head in shame, I am the worst procrastinator in the world)

So if your interested in being on our list just send me your info. If you sent me your updated information last year & it's still correct you don't need to bother I still have those e-mails.

I'm also going to drop the descriptive info. as that will make it a little easier to manage the list & with Face Book, My Space etc it's really not needed.

For newbies, this is a list we keep to make sure that if something happens & the board was to somehow disappear we can contact you to let you know what happened.

Heres how it works, if you want to be on the list you send me your info & when the list is complete I'll send out the list to all those who are on it. Since it's been so long since I've updated it I am going to require an e-mail from all those who want to be on it. (unless you sent me an e-mail last year.) So if your on the current list & want to remain on it just send me an e-mail with RBL LIST in the subject line & on the inside just say leave me on list & if there is a change give me that info, if there is no change in your info just say leave me on list. All newbies who want on the list send the following information to me. This is also where we get the birthday information from.

Name; (what you go by at the board)
Birthday; (month & day & PLEASE write our the month ie: May 9)
Where you live (some just put country & some put city & state/country)
E-mail addy

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- Gentle Nudge? Gee, Linda, I thought that was a sledge hammer. LOL (NT) -- Naughty Auntie Frannie, Monday, May 25, 03:02:33pm
  - LOL I needed it. But I just finished compiling all the ones sent last year & since & will do all the rest as they come in so it WILL be done this time!!! Also any of you who didn't send me an e-mail last year its important as I'm deleting anyone who didn't & just comparing now will remove a LOT of you! (NT) -- Łinda, Monday, May 25, 04:27:36pm
Auntie Frannie is very proud of herself... -- Auntie Frannie, Monday, May 25, 04:09:05pm
Today, I did a first. I wrote and posted a poem on my blog in honor of Memorial Day. Honest to goodness, I had written it in prose form and had no idea that it could be a poem until I read it out loud and realized that it had rhythm. I are no longer a poetry virgin, but I still can't quite figure out how it happened. :-D

You can find it at:

Frances Writes – A Memorial Day Prayer

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

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My Forever Love by Marsha Canham -- Bo, Friday, May 22, 06:31:35pm
I JUST finished this,and it SO TOTALLY ROCKS!!!! I picked it up knowing it would be good(C'mon,it's MARSHA CANHAM!!!) but I just loved it beyond anything I even expected! If you love a good,long historical with an evil villain or two you can get into hating,with lots of detail that isn't boring,you will LOVE this!! Oh,and it's a Medieval,too! SCORE! SCHWING!!!!KEEPER!!!

We have Ciaran Tamberlane a mysterious former Templar who lives in self-imposed exile in a remote part of England after returning from the Crusades with a Saracen woman & her child in tow,plus his loyal friend,the alchemist Marak.Ciaran is known as 'The Dragon Slayer' for his fearsome warrior skills & loyalty to King Richard the Lionhearted.The rumors surrounding his return to England and his own personal demons have caused Ciaran to dwell in a near-constant state of loneliness & self-doubt that even his closest companions are unaware of,for the most part.

We also have Amie deLangois,a noblewoman of royal blood who has been forced into not one,but two abusive marriages by her greedy,unscrupulous Uncle.Amie is forced into running & hiding after choosing to murder her husband rather than suffer more of his brutality.Her attempt on his life is not successful,however,and so Odo deLangois (he really ought to be called Odious,and that's the nicest thing I can say about the greedy bastard!)begans hunting for her in earnest,wanting his revenge.His search brings him to Taniere Castle,Ciaran's home,where the wounded Amie is in hiding,her true identity unknown as yet to Ciaran,but not to Marak,who is healing her & sees much more than a plain peasant girl.Marak is a great character also.Very wise,kind,and a gifted healer,he is somewhat feared by the people of Taniere not only for his alchemy,but for his being an albino and a foreigner as well.

Ciaran is brooding and tortured (YUM!) but not so much you want to say jump b/c you're sick of it already.He is a knight still,despite removing himself from the cause of the day.He's got a compassionate nature,is fair and strong,and yet so vulnerable and in need of love and someone to draw him out of the self-imposed solitude.I just love him.He's a wonderful hero! I think he & Amie make a great pair,since they both have dark pasts to overcome,and lend each other strength and companionship as well as passion and warmth.They really complete each other,and some of the pages just smolder with the tension between them,the craving each has for the other.

One other thing I've always loved about Canham is the detail I get,the feeling of being there and seeing what she is describing.I love the bloody details of battle,the descriptions of armor and weapons,the meals taken,the clothes worn,etc.She never skips over these things or runs on until I'm bored.Just the right amount to give it an authentic feeling.This is like the movies 'Kingdom of Heaven' and 'Prince of Thieves' rolled into one,for starters.EXCELLENT READ!!!

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- Bo, I love your reviews/raves..*G* It's so nice to see someone get so excited about books still. Marsha is a GREAT author, I love her books too!! (NT) -- Łinda, Friday, May 22, 09:11:40pm
- WOW! A great review, thank you. Is this a new book? Believe it or not (don't throw rotten fruit at me), I have SEVEN Marsha Canham books here, only missing "Iron Rose" and I've NEVER read any of them!! I LOVE medieval books too. I have two complete series here (all three in the series) so should I do "Pride of Lions" series first or "Thru a Dark Mist" series first?? (NT) -- Robin (who LOVES a medieval too!!), Saturday, May 23, 03:52:50am
  - Pride of Lions isn't medieval (but good) so I'd say Thru a Dark Mist... (NT) -- Łinda, Saturday, May 23, 08:07:27am
  - Not a new one,Robin,but it's Canham so it's hard to go wrong *G* I've read 'In the Shadow of Midnight',but not 'Mist' or 'Last Arrow' yet in this series ( you know my habit of doing a series back-a$$wards,and in my defense I've been on the hunt for them awhile now,LOL),but I'm betting they're good.Her Scottish series is one of my faves-just epic & really,REALLY emotional and puts you right there. (NT) -- Bo, Sunday, May 24, 07:41:54am
    - Bo, let me know which ones you are looking for......there is a great UBS here. (NT) -- Robin, Monday, May 25, 04:47:45am
- Great review Bo! Thanks for sharing it with us. (NT) -- Frances, Saturday, May 23, 05:44:26am
- Here are the Marsha Canham series: 1)The Pride of Lions, The Blood of Roses & Midnight Honor; 2) Across a Moonlit Sea & The Iron Rose; 3) Through a Dark Mist, In the Shadow of Midnight, The Last Arrow, & My Forever Love. The first series takes place around the time of the Battle of Culloden - 1746. I think that the second series takes place during Elizabethan times, but I'm not sure about that. AND - whatever happened to Marsha Canham??? She was a terrific historical writer! (NT) -- Judy, Saturday, May 23, 09:58:34am
  - I was checking her web page the other day & her my space page it appears she took a few years off but the last entry says she's getting back to it, so hopefully we'll have something else by her soon!! (NT) -- Łinda, Saturday, May 23, 04:14:18pm
    - WOOHOO,great to hear that! MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA!!!! *G* (NT) -- Bo, Sunday, May 24, 07:42:35am
- Oooooooooh!!! I haven't read a Canham in a long time! Her books should be movies! The Wind and The Sea is my fave!! Thanks Bo! (NT) -- Nes, Monday, May 25, 10:17:38am
A trip, A book, and 2 Questions -- Robin, Saturday, May 16, 11:38:34am
Well, its been a while since I posted....and I've had lots going on....and I also have 2 questions.

First, a trip to Arizona to see my brother and his wife, and go to my cousins wedding. Actually, she eloped on a Friday, and then had a big picnic for everyone on Sunday. It was way cool, and I took over 500 pictures on my trip (more about this later). I also went thru a box of stuff that used to belong to my Grandma and my Aunt let me take many old pictures of family members and we found lots of news clippings of obituaries of older family members....its a HUGH help with family tree stuff. (Yes, I've been having a blast tracing family tree stuff!!!).

About the picture thing: this made me realize that my camera is great for scenery pictures, but not too good for portraits. Lots of pix of actual people came out blurry and I read the book and made adjustments to settings and STILL, many came out blurry.

So if you have a camera that you LOVE and want to share the name, I'd be glad to hear it because I want to get a digital camera to use for 'people pix'. NOTE please that I do NOT want one that has an annoying red light flash at your subject before you take the picture. My niece has one like this and the kids all turn away when the red light comes on.

About books: I have a gaggle of them here to read, but with Idol and Dancing with the Stars and us taking our own dance lessons, I haven't had as much time as I wanted for reading....but the finales are coming up this week, so I will be able to get away from the tv and read more. I did manage Rachel Gibson's newest "True Love and other Disasters" and I loved it. (It is another hockey book!! Yay!) I have the newest Kleypas and Phillips and Robb books here as well as about 10 paperbacks that I've been trying to get to, hopefully soon.

Second question is: Teeth whitening. I want to try it, but am not sure what to try. My teeth can be sensitive already and I've heard that whitening can make this worse. Any recommendations? Anything you recommend I should NOT try? I have been using Arm and Hammer baking soda toothpaste, but that hasn't helped....nor does Colgate whitening toothpaste alone. My dentist suggested a sonic care toothbrush to start...

Anyhoo, I'm off to do a few chores, while we wait for our 18month old nephew to wake up from a nap....we have him for the weekend. He is sooo cute....but does use the 'no no no no no' too much. Good news is, we can enjoy him for a few days and then he goes home. LOL.

Have a great weekend!!
Robin

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- I wish I had the answer for your two questions, Robin. I'd like to know the answer myself. Have fun with the reading. (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, May 21, 04:45:31pm
- I have done the whitening thru my dentist. Not the cheapest by any means. A friend of mine likes the Crest whitestrips, but those only do the top in the very front, I think. My teeth are not real sensitive, but I have to tell you, they sure get that way with the whitening gel. I did the trays at night for 2 weeks, GREAT results. I then do it once or twice every 3 months or so. I probably should do more, I just forget. My sister has sensitive teeth, she tried the dentist way and couldn't do it, too sensitive. My have not STAYED sensitive, just for awhile after the process. Does that help? (NT) -- Susie , Thursday, May 21, 05:29:14pm
  - Hey Susie! Long time no see!! Yes, that helps, thank you. I'll try the over the counter stuff and see if it does anything. My Aunt just dips her toothbrush in the baking soda box once a month or so and she says that keeps hers white....but I heard that can wear enamel, so I don't know.....but thank you for your input. (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, May 23, 03:58:06am
    - Hey Robin, thanks for the Jon pic, one of my faves. Look for coupons for the Crest stuff, I see them alot. (NT) -- Susie , Sunday, May 24, 02:09:55pm
-- Beaty, Tuesday, May 19, 06:43:07pm

I'm so sorry to be late.
I totally spaced all the birthdays this week.
Happy Birthday, Ann2!
Hope it was a good one!

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- Hi Ann2 - Have a wonderful birthday! (NT) -- Judy, Tuesday, May 19, 06:54:41pm
- Ann2 I hope you had a WONDERFUL Birthday!! (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, May 20, 07:37:25am
- Happy Birthday Ann2!! I hope you had a great day. (NT) -- Ann (the original one), Wednesday, May 20, 07:21:17pm
- Hi Ann2! Happy Birthday. (NT) -- Frances, Wednesday, May 20, 08:28:36pm
- Hi I had a great day! Went shopping for books with dad! (NT) -- ann2, Thursday, May 21, 05:51:53pm
- Oh Ann....sorry to be late :( Hope it was fabulous. Hugs (NT) -- Sandra, Thursday, May 21, 06:50:25pm
- Yo Yo Yo, have a happy birthday!!! (NT) -- Robin, Saturday, May 23, 03:59:10am
Wallpaper -- Beaty, Sunday, May 10, 03:39:35pm
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- Yee Haw! (NT) -- Ann, Sunday, May 10, 06:52:49pm
- Ride 'em, Cowboy!!!!! (NT) -- Rosie , Monday, May 11, 12:39:36am
  - Oh, PLEASE can I ride this cowboy? Yippee i o kiyay! (NT) -- maggie, Monday, May 11, 08:25:38pm
- Any chance I can get this cowboy without the wanted poster? hehehe (NT) -- Debbie_D, Tuesday, May 12, 08:27:46am
- Save a horse, Ride a cowboy! (NT) -- Ronlyn, Tuesday, May 12, 10:05:46am
- I might have some good wallpaper prospects I can send to the WallPaper Fairy... (NT) -- Mia, Friday, May 22, 09:49:01pm
Greetings from sunny Florida ... -- Judy, Wednesday, May 20, 08:47:00pm
It has been raining here since Sunday afternoon, and we have had record amounts of rainfall - more than a hurricane - officially, 18.4 inches here in Palm Coast, and Bunnell, the little county seat about 9 miles from here, has had 23.75 inches. They've set up evacuation centers in Daytona Beach. And we aren't done yet - there's another huge amount of rain coming in off the ocean tonight! The road in front of our house was flowing like a river at one point this afternoon. The pool is totally cloudy and cold and full of any dirt that can get through the screening - I have to hook a hose to the pump and let the water out every day so it won't overflow - we won't be swimming again for a while! I understand we made CNN today - what a wonderful way to get our 15 minutes of fame!

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- Judy, I hope it stops soon & please keep us posted!! I'll be sending prayers your way!! (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, May 20, 10:59:01pm
- Judy, I am so sorry. I just looked at WeatheBug radar and that thing has a bad shape to it. Will be keeping you in our prayers. (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, May 21, 06:43:23am
- Sorry to hear that Judy. Hope it stops soon! (NT) -- Lin, Thursday, May 21, 02:34:44pm
  - Lin, Great to see you here, WELCOME to RBL (the board..*G*) Stop by often & let us know how your doing.. (NT) -- Łinda, Thursday, May 21, 07:03:19pm
- Here's hoping it's all over by now. Good luck, Judy! How's Lori and the kids? Are they surviving OK? (NT) -- Beaty, Thursday, May 21, 04:43:29pm
- Wow, Judy that is a bummer! Keeping you in my thoughts hon. (NT) -- Sandra, Thursday, May 21, 06:49:24pm
- Jusdy I just watched the news for Florida I hope that this stops soon for you. Please keep us updated as you can and take care of yourself. (NT) -- CindyO , Friday, May 22, 06:09:35am
- EEK! I love rain but do think a river in front of the house is a bit much.Hope you & yours stay safe and dry & get your sunshine back soon! (((HUGS))) (NT) -- Bo, Friday, May 22, 06:35:17pm
Hi! -- Sarah, Thursday, May 21, 10:54:41pm
Hi there, a belated thank you very much for the b-day wishes. It is super busy at work at the moment and I am flat out. Have not even blogged much this week! erk.

Been read actual paperbacks this past week as nothing has caught my eye in ebooks this past week. Am reading the Kitty series - about a werewolf... author escapes me.

Everyone here is all fine and happy. It is winter well and truly this week and I love my ugg boots more than the dh. hehe.

Smooches to you all and hope you're all well!

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- Sarah, I hope that it was a good B'day. Stop in more often. (NT) -- Frances, Friday, May 22, 10:15:58am
- Hi Sarah! Hope work lets up a little for you so you can enjoy your reading! (NT) -- Bo, Friday, May 22, 06:33:16pm
-- Łinda, Wednesday, May 06, 11:03:53pm

Happy Birthday, Sarah!
Hope your day is marvelous!

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- Sarah, hope you have a GREAT DAY!! *G* (NT) -- Łinda, Wednesday, May 06, 11:06:07pm
- Happy birthday Sarah, just tug those undies down a little further and wwwaaaaaallllllaaaaah (NT) -- Chez, Thursday, May 07, 01:46:43am
- Happy Birthday Sarah! Hope that it's wonderful for you. (NT) -- Frances, Thursday, May 07, 05:03:47am
- Happy Birthday Sarah! Have some cake! *G* (NT) -- Bo, Thursday, May 07, 11:30:16am
- Happy Birthday, Sarah! Have a terrific day! (NT) -- P.C., Thursday, May 07, 12:57:12pm
- Happy Birthday Sarah! (NT) -- Ann, Thursday, May 07, 07:14:21pm
- Happy Birthday Sarah, I hope the celebration is spectacular! (NT) -- Sandra, Thursday, May 07, 07:21:37pm
- Have a great B'day, Sarah! (NT) -- Beth, Thursday, May 07, 11:14:06pm
- Happy birthday, Chickie! Hope you had a great day. (NT) -- Judy, Friday, May 08, 06:18:44am
  - Hi there! A belated thank you!!! -- Sarah, Thursday, May 21, 10:51:37pm
Only two weeks to go . . . -- Emma Holly , Monday, May 18, 10:31:54am
until Kissing Midnight comes out! (Can you tell I'm getting excited?) If you like to be teased, there's a brand-new exclusive excerpt up at Romance B(u)y the Book:

http://www.romancebuythebook.com/

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- LOL..... yes I think you're very excited about the release!! I'm off the read the excerpt now, can't wait for the book! (NT) -- Mandy, Tuesday, May 19, 03:24:59am
  - OK is it hot in here or just me!!! Why does two weeks seem so long!!? Great excerpt Emma! HOT!!!! (NT) -- Mandy, Tuesday, May 19, 03:32:54am
- Sorry for the mulitply posts...... I went to preorder Kissing Midnight and on the UK sites its not out till the 6th of August...... Is there different dates across the water?? Thanks Emma! (NT) -- Mandy, Tuesday, May 19, 03:39:04am
  - Fraid so, Mandy, but thanks for wanting it now! *g* (NT) -- Emma Holly , Tuesday, May 19, 07:30:16am
- Aw, but I know it'll be worth the wait! Thanks Emma for replying! (NT) -- Mandy, Tuesday, May 19, 12:03:49pm
- Woohooo can't wait (NT) -- Chez, Tuesday, May 19, 04:41:09pm

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