Jacqueline Cook
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Re: Deadly Fear (4:07pm August 26, 2010):
Paranormal characters are relatable when they have very human issues to deal with. As for killers - it depends on how disturbing their thoughts are and their characterization. If they aren't one dimensional, I find them more interesting. However, I don't want to read very detailed thoughts about super disturbing acts, like harming a child for instance.
Re: Bond With Me (10:46pm August 25, 2010):
I love fallen angel stories and the Russian setting would be refreshing!
Re: Assassin's Heart (1:19am August 24, 2010):
I don't necessarily believe in past lives, but I do find other people's stories and findings fascinating. Re- incarnation is an intriguing concept and I'm open to the idea. If it's real, it would totally fall in line with my faith.
Re: Seduced by the Wolf (6:39pm August 23, 2010):
Cassie can switch places with me any day!
Re: Nemesis (3:45pm August 21, 2010):
I've been meaning to try Philippa Gregory's work. Maybe I'll start with the Cousins War series.
Re: Hero (12:54pm August 18, 2010):
I can't imagine the pressure a review must put on an author! When reading reviews about authors I haven't read before, I try to get several trusted opinions before making a purchasing decision.
Re: Such A Pretty Face (12:33pm August 5, 2010):
The book sounds so interesting! I love stories about characters that are dealing with a massive change in their identity.
Re: The Smuggler And The Society Bride (4:06pm August 4, 2010):
Since I love several different genres of romance, I have to say that my favorite aspect is something they all have in common. I love to live vicariously through the characters, especially when the love is believable and the characters strong and likable.
Re: Moonshine (8:42pm July 21, 2010):
Great sidekicks help make a reading experience more unique.
Re: Crush On You (3:22pm July 6, 2010):
I love friends-to-lovers stories, both real and fictional. I think that they make the sweetest stories and the best, most stable relationships. I've never been in such a relationship, but I would love for this to be the case with whomever I end up married to one day.
Re: Unchained (3:19am July 5, 2010):
My favorite family tradition is definitely Christmas. It's the one holiday where everyone's guaranteed to appear at the festivities. My grandmother does most of the cooking, but my aunts make some great side dishes. The best
Re: Home is Where the Bark is (7:09pm July 4, 2010):
I'm not at a place in my life right now that would work for a pet. Hopefully, I'll be able to get one in the next couple of years though!
Re: The Fire Lord's Lover (1:21am June 30, 2010):
Wow, wigs made of feather! I've never heard of that before. It's fascinating how involved the clothing was then and how much research went into that one aspect of writing your novel. I'm definitely looking forward to reading The Fire Lord's Lover!
Re: The Master & the Muses (3:44am June 28, 2010):
The perfect hero and/or heroine is someone who isn't perfect but is redeemable. All to often, a hero or heroine does something that I'm not happy about and I can't get past it enough to enjoy the rest of the novel.
Also, I prefer my heroes and heroines to have great senses of humor. I especially like my heroes to be laid-back, fun, smart and honorable.
Re: Hidden Wives (11:00am June 26, 2010):
Hidden Wives has been on my wishlist for a while now. I'm glad to hear that you liked it. I've also been intrigued by the look of Zoe Archer's series and now I'm even more interested in trying it!
Re: Tempting a Proper Lady (5:22pm June 23, 2010):
I completely agree. It's fun to live vicariously through romance characters. But, most of the time, I wouldn't trade my situation for theirs any day.
Re: Smooth Talking Stranger (9:43pm June 20, 2010):
My Father's Day was spent at church and with family. As for favorite literary father's with crucial roles - I love To Kill a Mockingbird and a lot of that had to do with Atticus Finch.
Re: Hidden Wives (2:21am June 13, 2010):
I'm so interested in reading this one!
Re: Crush On You (11:18pm June 10, 2010):
My last significant other I met a few times before really getting to know him, so I don't remember the first few outfits much beyond vague impressions. I do remember the one I wore when we first hung out and had a real conversation. It was very form fitting - cropped pants, sandals and a favorite t- shirt.
Re: The 1st Wife (11:12pm June 10, 2010):
I'm definitely a city girl but I love reading books with small town settings.
Re: The Making Of A Duchess (1:45pm June 2, 2010):
I have enjoyed a lot of historical romances with a mistaken or false identity theme. Most recently Jennifer Haymore's A Touch of Scandal.
Re: Blown Away (4:41pm May 30, 2010):
It depends on the author. If it's one of my favorites, I'm more like to be impatient and I'll want them as soon as each is available. If it's a trilogy that interests me but I have more pressing reads at the time, I may wait. It all really just depends on my mood. Right now I'm in the midst of reading Carolyn Crane's Mind Games, which is the start to a new trilogy. I'm really enjoying it so far so I'm sure I'll be itching for the release of book 2 later this year.
Re: Dead in the Family (3:47pm May 29, 2010):
I'm looking forward to finishing the Vampire Academy series too. I've gotten through the first two books so far. I'm also planning to get Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase. I haven't read a lighthearted paranormal romance in a while and it looks really cute. I've heard great things about Shade so I hope to get that one soon. I'm also planning to catch up with the Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series, starting with Dark Desires After Dusk.
Re: His At Night (11:38pm May 25, 2010):
I can't recall anything particularly fun that I've learned. Historical romances have taught me a lot about the cultures and times in which they're set. I read a lot of Regencies and, since I've always had a fascination with European aristocracy, I have a lot of fun picking up the tidbits in them.
Re: Sex And The Single Earl (5:11pm May 19, 2010):
I think small towns are great settings for romances because they provide possibilities that big cities can't. I'm used to living in more populated areas so small town settings are intriguing to me.
Re: On Folly Beach (2:28pm May 18, 2010):
You're books sound interesting. I think that stories that include a lot of details and inspiration from the authors' own lives are usually the ones that I feel most connected to the characters.
Re: Web Of Lies (11:34am May 17, 2010):
Ahh! It's impossible for me to pick a favorite genre! I have favorites across the board. Certain urban fantasy and paranormal romance books have only become my faves in the last 2 1/2 years. I friggin' loved Spider's Bite and I can't wait to see what's next for Gin!
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