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Lilacs
April 3, 2011

89 comments posted.

Re: How I Came To Sparkle Again (12:22pm November 30, 2012):

As a country gal, love those directions

Re: Death In The Floating City (5:10pm October 30, 2012):

Research sounds like a fun side of writing

Re: Run The Risk (3:01pm October 14, 2012):

Dick Francis often had his heroes doing something slightly dishonorable to beat the bad guys. Much fun! Your book sounds like fun, too.

Re: In The Barrister's Bed (2:19pm October 10, 2012):

Their wives must think so!

Re: Wild Encounter (4:32pm October 7, 2012):

I would do almost anything.

Re: Chasing a Dream (2:57pm September 14, 2012):

My Grandmother always told me 'There's no such word as can't. Kant was a philosopher"

Re: Blame It On Texas (4:22pm August 30, 2012):

Laughter can add so much to any book.

Re: A Plain And Simple Heart (3:54pm August 30, 2012):

Amish built our barn. A fascinating group. Your books sound interesting.

Re: Bruja Brouhaha (3:38pm August 30, 2012):

Love a good mystery

Re: Allergic To Death (7:50pm August 25, 2012):

Cozy mysteries make good reading.

Re: Bruja Brouhaha (3:23pm August 25, 2012):

Your books sound like great fun.

Re: Going To The Bad (2:49pm August 6, 2012):

Sounds like a great book.

Re: The Last Victim (3:16pm August 5, 2012):

This sounds like a great book!

Re: I Own The Dawn (12:21pm August 2, 2012):

When someone enjoys what he creates, it adds to the enjoyment of the audience.

Re: Beef Stolen-Off (3:37pm July 18, 2012):

Kids can be smarter than us grownups.

Re: One Breath Away (12:13pm July 9, 2012):

Suspense is my favorite fiction

Re: The Wrangler (12:55pm July 5, 2012):

Who doesn't love a cowboy? And Griff sounds fascinating.

Re: It Begins with a Kiss (12:47pm July 5, 2012):

A good book is one thing, a series even better. Add a pig and who could resist?

Re: Into The Darkest Corner (11:52am June 28, 2012):

I like the idea of a book club but the few I've tried have been disappointing.

Re: The Most Improper Miss Sophie Valentine (11:48am June 28, 2012):

Who wants to read the same story again and again? Something different please.

Re: Honorable Rancher (1:41pm June 21, 2012):

As soon as I was able to read I would take a book and a flashlight under the covers at night. Now I'm still losing sleep because I must finish that book!

Re: Grill Me, Baby (1:12pm June 17, 2012):

Thanksgiving with turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. What else do you need?

Re: No Ordinary Sheriff (1:05pm June 17, 2012):

Love Montana and cowboys

Re: The Wild Wood Enquiry (4:58pm June 15, 2012):

I've searched your sites looking for the answer. I didn't find it but did find other interesting info which will send me looking for your books. Do tell us the answer. Ohio's Circleville might be a clue ... a town laid out in a circular pattern.

Re: Joy Ride (5:29pm June 11, 2012):

How can a comfortable house exist without piles of books?

Re: A Fatal Fleece (5:21pm June 11, 2012):

Just the kind of book I like!

Re: Skeleton Women (2:51pm June 9, 2012):

I like to read about strong women

Re: Copycat Killing (2:49pm June 9, 2012):

Another crush on Johnny Depp here,

Re: Diamonds Are Truly Forever (2:19pm June 9, 2012):

Telling the truth means you don't have to remember so much

Re: Finding Her Son (1:02pm May 29, 2012):

the perfect man should have brains and humor

Re: Tangle Of Need (12:58pm May 29, 2012):

A series book often whets your appetite for what comes next.

Re: Under Fire (8:42am May 17, 2012):

Both military wives and 'army brats' are some of the strongest and most interesting women I have known.

Re: The Proposal (3:16pm May 4, 2012):

Sounds like a great book

Re: Beauty and The Best (5:19pm May 1, 2012):

Sounds like a really fun book.

Re: The Zen Man (11:57am April 20, 2012):

Jim Rockford hands down.

Re: A Plain Death (12:31pm April 14, 2012):

It's always interesting to hear stories from behind the scenes.

Re: The Devil and Miss Jones (6:14pm April 9, 2012):

An intriguing title will often bring me to a book I might have otherwise ignored.

Re: The Wings Of Morning (1:34pm March 27, 2012):

Sounds interesting.

Re: Sticks and Stones (2:50pm March 23, 2012):

My friend Joy and I have talked about this.

Re: The Needle In The Blood (4:43pm March 17, 2012):

Amazing what art can tell us of a certain period in history.

Re: Sleight Of Paw (1:04pm December 19, 2011):

I hate having my picture taken, which is why you will find me hiding behind some tall friend in the group.

Re: Shield of Fire (4:46pm December 10, 2011):

A gift card to Best Buy or anything electronic

Re: A Maverick For Christmas (4:48pm October 30, 2011):

I have great friends that are there for me, and I try to return the favor.

Re: The Comforts Of Home (4:47pm October 22, 2011):

Harmony sounds like a great place!

Re: Deep Disclosure (4:43pm September 8, 2011):

Sounds like an interesting book.

Re: The Wedding Affair (4:39pm September 8, 2011):

Love big gorgeous houses, but you're right, upkeep is the killer.

Re: Deadly Descent (4:36pm September 8, 2011):

Sounds like a good book.

Re: Diaries Of An Urban Panther (3:40pm August 31, 2011):

Violet sounds like fun. I would try to arm myself with something useful ... they tell me that wasp spray is even better than tasers.

Re: The Bone House (9:41am August 23, 2011):

A book with great characters that is still a page turner is always a good read.

Re: Fall From Pride (11:58am August 22, 2011):

I too live in Ohio and at one time had the Amish build a barn on our farm.

Re: Desire and Deception (11:46am August 22, 2011):

Lets hope we all have the strength to be who we want to be, even when it's difficult.

Re: The Edge Of Grace (11:43am August 22, 2011):

If your books show the humor your blog does, they should be good reading.

Re: Deadly Obsession (11:11am August 17, 2011):

I always liked Dick Francis' heroes, unassuming on the surface but deadly in a match with the villein.

Re: The Orphan Sister (11:06am August 17, 2011):

I spent several childhood summers at camp, and enjoyed the new experiences.

Re: The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter (1:08pm August 14, 2011):

This is a book I've been wanting to read. Happy endings are always good.

Re: Fezariu's Epiphany (12:38pm August 14, 2011):

Elenchera sounds like a fascinating world.

Re: Spycatcher (12:35pm August 14, 2011):

When a story is backed up by a man's experience you get the best of both worlds.

Re: The Landlord's Black-Eyed Daughter (3:22pm August 11, 2011):

Daniel Day Lewis, yum. The Highwayman, a fave. Happy endings preferred.

Re: The Marked Son (3:15pm July 31, 2011):

Sounds like a great read.

Re: When One Night Isn't Enough (12:02pm July 14, 2011):

I think I'm bad if I spend half a day on 'puter ... of course I'm not writing a book.

Re: Just One Season In London (11:29am July 12, 2011):

Sophie sounds a delight!

Re: Dying For Justice (2:59pm June 30, 2011):

Sounds like an interesting book. I've heard that Stephen King writes about things that scare him most.

Re: Fallen (2:56pm June 30, 2011):

Fascinating blog. I'm sure the book will be as attention getting. Hope I win.

Re: Night Veil (3:22pm June 27, 2011):

Superman would be my hero.

Re: Missing Persons (3:43pm June 25, 2011):

Don't think I would like a job such as yours. OTOH, reading about it while safe at home could be interesting.

Re: City Of Promise (7:59pm June 23, 2011):

My recent read is a reissue of a mid-seventies book by Dorothy Gilman. Before she wrote the Mrs. Polifax series, she wrote one called A Nun in the Closet. Nuns, hippies, herbs, drug dealers, migrant workers all mix it up in a hilarious story. For an 18th century historical romance, I liked The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt.

Re: The Lost Summer Of Louisa May Alcott (3:26pm June 15, 2011):

Little women is a favorite, of course.

Re: Louisa And The Missing Heiress (3:23pm June 15, 2011):

If I love a character I want to know what comes next. The best series can tell us.

Re: Money Shot (12:58pm June 10, 2011):

Love great dialogue but also like a setting that reflects a place I know or introduces me to a new one. The book sounds fun.

Re: Forced to Kill (10:02am June 4, 2011):

Is anyone braver than a seal? Looking forward to listening to your book.

Re: The Girl Who Disappeared Twice (9:59am June 4, 2011):

How brave to give a speech in front of FBI agents! I'm looking forward to getting to know your books, they sound great.

Re: SEALed Forever (2:23pm May 21, 2011):

Your books sound great. Love the Seals.

Re: Grimoire (1:37pm May 15, 2011):

Sometimes a secondary character can be more fun than the main character, doing things the first couldn't do.

Re: Deadly Promises (8:17pm May 14, 2011):

Have always respected and admired seals and this past week's events show why.

Re: Already Home (1:43pm May 12, 2011):

At my age, I've done all the complicated recipes, including baking bread and canning preserves. Now I just want quick and simple.

Re: A Family Affair (2:02pm May 6, 2011):

Families come in many styles and it seems to me that many are disfunctional at some level. Embrace what you can, do not let the rest dismay you.

Re: Heart of Deception (2:13pm April 30, 2011):

Watching the Royal wedding makes me wish Americans wore more hats. What fun.

Re: The Alchemy of Desire (4:01pm April 25, 2011):

Both should be available. Most alpha characters I read about tend to be shallow. I prefer brains, humor and compassion in real life as well as fictional characters.

Re: Hidden Embers (10:06pm April 23, 2011):

Spring is my favorite. No more snow and ice keeping me indoors,flowers blooming, trees budding. But best of all, long days with lots of sunshine.

Re: It Happened On Maple Street (4:55pm April 19, 2011):

Thanks for addressing this problem. I've been close enough to know how difficult it can be to escape, and am so happy you did. This sounds like a must-read book.

Re: A Lot Like Love (2:04pm March 24, 2011):

Always enjoy romantic suspense. In a quiet house (nothing more annoying than being interrupted when engrossed in a good book) With coffee in the AM or herbal tea or wine later in the day.

Re: Scandal of the Year (1:39pm March 4, 2011):

How nice to get away from the overdone Regencies for a new time and method of transportation.

Re: Haunting Jasmine (4:44pm January 30, 2011):

Love great old houses. My grandmother's house had a tiny office underneath the front staircase where she wrote mail and grocery lists, a library off the dining room, and a warren of rooms on 3 floors and a basement. Fun to explore.

Re: Pleasure Me (1:45pm January 14, 2011):

Books take me to another world and help me forget any problems I might have.

Re: Fatal Justice (12:37pm January 6, 2011):

Love a good series and this one sounds like a must read.

Re: Pay Up (12:54pm December 23, 2010):

I want her to be strong but learning to accept help when necessary

Re: The Irish Warrior (4:57pm December 21, 2010):

The autumn sun was feisty, hot and bright. ... I love the idea of a feisty son. These sound like fun.

Re: Dating Mr. December (1:20pm November 22, 2010):

Sounds like a very interesting book, and fun to know what inspired it.

Re: Royal Blood (1:55pm September 4, 2010):

I have enjoyed your earlier books. This sounds like fun!