April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Carrie Divine

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Re: On The Steamy Side (6:55pm March 24, 2010):

I've read books where having the children be a key part of the story works well, and other times...it doesn't.

I just got done reading Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis. The heroine in the novel kind of inherits her nephew and they have to learn and get to know each other in the middle of her romance with the hero. In this particular book I think the addition of the child into the story made it that much better.

I'll be eager to read your story. It sounds delicious!

Re: Stolen Heat (1:00pm November 19, 2009):

One of my fav books that had a secondary romance was Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy...and I don't think it distracted from the main love story at all...only made it a better read.

A more recent book that had a secondary romance was Highland Scandal by Julia London, but in this case I thought the secondary romance was the much better story, in fact I was disappointed in the main romance, and wanted more of the secondary.

All in all I don't think you can go wrong with a twofer as long as both stories are well told. Can't wait for Stolen Seduction!

Re: Captive Desires (8:29am November 2, 2009):

Hi Diane,
First, I just want to say how much I love your Devil series w/ Brava!

My favorite creative escape...is painting. Although I never seem to make the time for it like I should. Either that or going to an art museum. I always come away feeling renewed and just plain happy after being surrounded by all of that beauty and inspiration.

Re: Possess Me At Midnight (9:41am October 22, 2009):

You definitely capture the characters falling in love, and I love the fact that Seduce Me in Shadow and Possess Me at Midnight are releasing so close together so that I can catch up all at once.

Re: My Wicked Vampire (9:37am October 20, 2009):

Hi Nina,
I like to have a few laughs when I read, as well as a few crys. I agree that I think it would be harder to write humor than something darker and more dramatic. But I do like to have both in the same book...as it is in life sometimes you need a laugh to get you through the hard times. Can't wait to read My Wicked Vampire...and congrats on what looks to be another great book!

Re: The Promise (7:46am October 12, 2009):

ahh time and the TBR...that is a question worth pondering. Recently I have tended to try and keep up with new releases, but if I find a new author that I love I can't help myself but seek out as many of their backlist as I can find and read them right away.

Like others my TBR is out of control, but somehow I can't even think about getting rid of them in hopes that someday I will find the time to read them.

Re: The Hunt (7:44am October 12, 2009):

Hi Anne,
my congrats on your first book! I think it is great that you were courageous enough to go from one creative career to another and try your hand at writing. The Hunt definitely looks intriguing and alpha hereos are my fav. Will definitely be looking for this one.

Re: Can't Stand the Heat (7:34am October 6, 2009):

I think you should definitely write a short story from Adam's perspective. Most of the time romances are from the heroine's perspective so this could be a fun read. Congrats on Can't Stand the Heat! Though I have not read it yet the more I hear about it the more I want too :)

Re: A Christmas Ball (12:00pm September 21, 2009):

My favorite Holiday movie is...well I have two actually. The first is Love Actually just like Jennifer, but my second fav is The Bishops Wife. Not the remake, but the original with Cary Grant who plays an angel. Love love love that movie. Here's to an early Christmas season! Thanks for the great interview.

Re: Cleopatra's Daughter (7:14am September 14, 2009):

Hi Michelle,
This is such a fantastic idea for a book, and I can't wait to read it. I didn't even realize that Cleopatra had a daughter!

Re: Loving Mr. Darcy (5:58pm September 10, 2009):

Hi Sharon,
Based on the success of your sequels I would say traveling to England was not necessary :)

However, I think it would be great if you treated yourself to a trip if Loving Mr. Darcy does well....after all you could probably write part of it off as business expenses :)

Re: Swimsuit (9:22am July 17, 2009):

Invaluable advice. Follow your dreams, and with the help of someone you admire to make you better at your craft. Hears wishing you continued success in whatever you choose to do!

Re: Everywhere She Turns (10:18pm July 4, 2009):

I lost my job a while back, but then had the opportunity to take care of my niece who is now two during the day. And while I no longer make anywhere near the money I used to, I have never been happier. I no longer buy just because I can and find that I don't really miss it at all. Have a great fourth!

Re: Winter Kiss (9:09pm July 3, 2009):

thanks for all of the recommendations.

Re: Love At First Flight (9:08pm July 3, 2009):

Hi Marie,
I love the premise of this book and first saw it over on Happily Ever After, and have seen many reviews give it a 5/5.

I can't wait to read it

Re: The Scot And I (7:28am June 25, 2009):

Hi Elizabeth,
I love how your travels have influenced your book. I have found that it makes a story more authentic.
I actually like it when an author writes in different genres, that way not matter what type of mood I am in I will find a good book to read.
Changing her writing style is a different thing all together, sometimes it works, other times it does not (at least for me).
The Scot and I looks great, and will definitely be one I check out as I am a highland romance junkie (love them!).

Re: Seducing an Angel (7:49am June 23, 2009):

Hi Mary,
I bow down to your greatness! I love your books for the exact reasons that you wrote about in this post. Love is so much more than romance. I have really enjoyed this new series and can't wait for Taming the Devil! Is there a reason why Angel and Devil are being released in HC when the others were PB?

Re: Beneath Bone Lake (7:46am May 28, 2009):

I don't have any horror stories as to why I have the phobia that I do, but snakes pretty much paralyze me with fear. How bad is it, can't even touch a page in a magazine that has one pictured, and even worse if I happen to see a TV show that has a snake in it I almost always dream about them that night. Sends chills down my spine just thinking about it!

Re: Master Of Craving (7:50pm May 27, 2009):

When I have extra energy I tend to talk a lot, or shop and talk a lot. Never really anything productive, but that's overrated right?
Anyways, congrats on Craving! I have been waiting for this one for a long time :)

Re: Lord of Scoundrels (7:38am May 26, 2009):

Would have to be Outlander series from Diana Gabaldon. I have multiple copies of each of her paperbacks. Would love to have multiple 1st ed copies in HC, but they are expensive and hard to find.

Re: Blood Deep (7:36am May 26, 2009):

Sharon Page is one of my favs, thanks for featuring this one!

Re: My Forbidden Desire (11:42am May 25, 2009):

You know sometimes I think about these things, other times I don't. If I were to write a werewolf book I would take it out of the equation by saying, that the DNA is the same for the person no matter what form they take. So say for instance the female were to get pregnant while in wolf form, the baby would not have to change to another form because it just is what it is until born. Most often the shapeshifting does not occur until coming of age, so why require the writer to address this before it is even born? I wouldn't.
One of the things that I liked about Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series, is the DIFFERENT way she handled vampires, and the reasons they are, and act they way they do. I think the same kind of thinking could be applied to the werewolves to fit what the writer wants it to be. Address the lore, but also make it your own.

Re: Dragons Prefer Blondes (5:20pm May 23, 2009):

I am a planner and a seat of my pants reader. I like to know when my fav authors new books are coming out and plan to read them at my first opportunity, but other times I like to pick up a book by authors I don't know and take a chance.

Re: The Accidental Lawman (12:58pm May 22, 2009):

I can't wait to read it. Any story about finding love again, forgiveness, and promises is right up my alley. Thanks for all of your good books! Would love to win this one.

Re: Storm Glass (7:20am May 21, 2009):

Hi Maria,
Congrats on your new book! I am a reader not a writer, and any time I really enjoy a book I try to email the author with what I loved about the book. Glad to know that you read them, and can be a pick me up on bad days :)

Re: Killer Cuts (8:32pm May 4, 2009):

Thanks so much for giving us the heads up for what looks like to be a great summer for reading!

Re: Comfort Food (7:40am May 4, 2009):

This is becoming increasingly hard! I usually read the back covers or blub, then put the ones that sound the most interesting at the top. If it is a series they get put in the order they are supposed to be read.
When I was only reading print books this was easier, but I would occasionally change my mind depending on my mood, but now that I have an ereader and still have a pile of TBR to read it's almost daunting.

Re: Relentless (7:36am May 4, 2009):

The books that I usually like the most are the ones where the hero must overcome some setback, prove he is worthy of the woman he loves, and eventually has some kind of HEA

Re: The Promise (9:08am April 20, 2009):

The first book I remember reading was Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. This is still a sentimental fav of mine, but I really became a reader after I graduated from college. Now I only read fiction, preferably romances of all genres. Love them

Re: The Accidental Human (6:38pm April 12, 2009):

I try not to judge a book by it's cover, but a great cover will certainly get me to look at it and read the back cover, whereas a bad or unintersting cover I will pass over if I have not already read something by that author.
Covers can be deceiving, but so can the descriptions on the back cover. I HATE the animated, or computer graphics covers!