Who would you visit?

by Carol10 Comments
"Yes. As I said, it is a mystery time scientists may never understand. DeLaney opens the box of spyglasses, and after checking whether she want the pre- or postconsumptive Keats, begins to fashion the scope into a proper configuration. Being a romantic, she chooses postconsumptive, and DeLaney dutifully selects the '141' lens to get her the hundred and forty-one years she'll need to move from 1962 back to 1821, the year Keats happens to be dying in Rome. Then he sits her in front of the spyglass, turns for a moment to pontificate on the magnificent intricacies of time travel—you know the verbosity of some men when it comes to this topic—and when he turns back, the spyglass is on the chair and she's gone." (pg. 216, Flirting with Forever by Gwyn Cready) If I had access to some kind of time portal, who would I go back to meet? I'm not really sure, to be honest. Beethoven? Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley?...
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Montana Legacy by R. C. Ryan

by Carol33 Comments
Montana Legacy by R. C. Ryan This is a fairly predictable romance that takes place on a ranch in Montana, but I truly enjoyed it. It's not a great book, it's just a nice, tender romance. I had tears in my eyes a few times, but just because I'm me and cry easily over fiction. (Which is why I avoid tearjerkers.) Jesse is the cowboy who grew up on the ranch, and now, after his grandfather's death, owns it. His two cousins, who he hasn't seen since they were children, come back for the funeral and stay. They've both missed the ranch and family in their own ways and now see the opportunity to make it home again. Amy, a neighbor's daughter, is also back in town for another reason, but she and Jesse were in love when they were teenagers and of course are still attracted to each other. The heat that sizzled through his veins was like an electrical charge causing him...
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Childhood memories

by Carol8 Comments
After years in Southern California he'd really feared that his childhood memories had become fragmented and magnified, taking bits and pieces of the things he'd like best and making them seem even better than they'd been. Ignoring the rain, he stepped out of the car and leaned on the hood, breathing deeply. Even the air was different here. It hadn't been just a kid's imagination. It was cleaner. Sweeter. Purer. (pg. 17, Montana Legacy by R. C. Ryan) I never run into that problem. I don't have many "childhood memories." Don't get me wrong. I had a wonderful childhood, I just have a terrible memory. Is there any place you lived or visited as a child that holds a special place in your heart? Did you ever go back? Did it live up to your memories? Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Play along. I cheated, but the rules are easy. Grab your current...
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Cotillion by Georgette Heyer

by Carol16 Comments
Cotillion by Georgette Heyer The word "classics" tends to bring to mind long, boring books, the kind you just have to wade through. I'm not sure why that is. The classics I've read over the last several years have, for the most part been, been wonderful, some of my favorites. I almost wish I could refrain from referring to them as "classics," simply because for so many people the word is such a turn-off. Cotillion was published in 1953 and is one of many Regency Romance written by Heyer. To be honest, I haven't quite finished reading it yet. I could have rushed through I guess, but I'm finding it a delightful story and want to take my time with it. Kitty, the heroine, is a charming young woman. She is to inherit a fortune from her guardian, but only if she marries one of his great-nephews. Kitty is not appalled by the plan, but wants the right nephew to propose - Jack,...
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What can happen in a month?

by Carol5 Comments
"Whatever happens, I shall have had at least one month in London." "Yes, but that's just it," said Freddy, knitting his brows. "Seems to me you've got a devilish queer notion of London! What do you suppose will happen?" "Good gracious, Freddy, anything might happen!" (pg. 89, Cotillion by Georgette Heyer) I have to love Kitty. She's headstrong, impulsive, naive, but simply charming. London, for her, is full of possibilities and new experiences. Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Play along. I cheated, but the rules are easy. Grab your current read, open to a random page, and give us two teaser sentences. Remember, no spoilers. I borrowed my copy from the library and the above is my honest opinion. I am an Amazon associate....
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To Sin with a Scoundrel by Cara Elliott

by Carol23 Comments
To Sin With A Scoundrel by Cara Elliott I have to admit that I love a good Regency romance. A dashing hero, the woman who is too independent or intelligent for her times, a little sex and danger thrown in and you've got me hooked. Ciara is a widow whose knowledge of herbs has led to some speculation that her husband's unfortunate death was actually due to poison. Of course, that's not true, but her dead husband's family, eager to get their hands on a fortune, encourage the gossip. What she needs is a man in her corner, a man with connections in Society who can offer her some protection from the malicious slander. Enter the Lucas, the Earl of Hadley. His reputation as a rogue and womanizer has been well-earned, but he's an intelligent man who is becoming disillusioned with his life of "pleasure." He also has a favor he needs Ciara's help with, an ancient manuscript his uncle needs translated, so...
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