tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post3558794202733189726..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: HOW TO SEDUCE A BILLIONAIRE Launch Party!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13346861734781840032011-08-25T23:54:03.044-04:002011-08-25T23:54:03.044-04:00Dropping by late, but I HAD to stop in and join th...Dropping by late, but I HAD to stop in and join the party! Humpf! I spent all afternoon and night at work and the GR goes to Fiji???? What is WRONG with this picture!<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS KATE !!! Fabulous reviews and I can't wait to read this one! LOVE this series and especially the heroes!!<br /><br /><br /><br />As to which I prefer, so long as they are well-written heartbreakers I'll take 'em all!<br /><br />And the same goes for heroines!<br /><br />CHOCOLATE !!!!! <br /><br /><br />And while I've never tried either I am going to pick champagne because I am reserving my first sip of champagne for the day I sell my first booK!Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60708071023418052442011-08-25T20:01:12.678-04:002011-08-25T20:01:12.678-04:00I like the dark tormented hero when the heroine is...I like the dark tormented hero when the heroine is the sweet type. But when the heroine is the darker one I like the hero to be the fun type. <br />Chocolate over vanilla and champagne.Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60448498333739545662011-08-25T19:55:10.544-04:002011-08-25T19:55:10.544-04:00LOL Laney! It's so good to see you here and I&...LOL Laney! It's so good to see you here and I'm so glad you made it to the party! Yes, the parties in the Lair can get pretty wild, but that's just because we've got the chocolate fountain operating at full power 24 hours a day! It keeps us all in high gear. *g*<br /> <br />I love reading witty banter between hero and heroine! But you're right, it's very rare to find writers who do it well. Once again, SEP comes to mind. She's a master of the art. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50960359993346468642011-08-25T19:49:18.321-04:002011-08-25T19:49:18.321-04:00LOL Sonali!!! Snork! That Rooster is so much troub...LOL Sonali!!! Snork! That Rooster is so much trouble. I just hope you made it through Customs without ending up on someone's watch list! <br /><br />Poor Jeanne. Now that the GR's had a taste of Fiji, he'll probably never leave. ;-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47072343602185731372011-08-25T19:46:41.014-04:002011-08-25T19:46:41.014-04:00Hi Chey! Glad you could make it to the Party!
Oh,...Hi Chey! Glad you could make it to the Party!<br /><br />Oh, no TSTL heroines need apply! I don't mind if they're innocent or even a little naive in the beginning, but they can't be stupid. And even if they start out naive, they get smart and savvy really fast! <br /><br />Well, you might not like mojitos either, but just so you know, they contain sugar and mint leaves and limes. Lots of muddling involved. Add lots of crushed ice and rum. And a tiny bit of club soda.<br /><br />Very refreshing. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18295243351494086142011-08-25T18:50:06.749-04:002011-08-25T18:50:06.749-04:00Ah man, that's like asking which is your favou...Ah man, that's like asking which is your favourite child!<br />I enjoy dark, tormented heroes, AND I enjoy heroes (and heroines) who can laugh out loud. I prefer witty banter between the H/h, but that is rare to find.<br />I enjoy sweet heroines but not sickeningly sweet ones, AND I enjoy pushy ones, but not ones who don't know boundaries.<br />Vanilla AND chocolate, although bubble gum or grape are my favourite flavours.<br />You lost me on the champagne or mojitos, though. I'm not much of a drinker (I'm wild enough without that too!) and I've never heard of mojitos before. Googled it and found that "Traditional mojitos are made with mint, rum, powdered sugar, lime, and club soda." I obviously have missed your Cabana parties at the Lair!Laney4https://www.blogger.com/profile/06990122242183752771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42679976030666870202011-08-25T18:37:38.066-04:002011-08-25T18:37:38.066-04:00Hi everyone...no, GR has never been to Fiji becaus...Hi everyone...no, GR has never been to Fiji because i had a lot of trouble sneaking him through immigrations...LOL.<br /><br />Jeanne : And Sonali, I don't think that rascally rooster's ever BEEN to Fiji...and drat him, he beat me there. I wanna go to Fiji!!!<br /><br />Jeanne your always welcome in Fiji but 'id advise you not to come at the same time as the rooster. His not to keen on sharing the beach and keeps scaring everyone away. Cheeky Rooster!Sonalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991526196779502104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13341294543963247812011-08-25T17:16:43.902-04:002011-08-25T17:16:43.902-04:00Happy Launch Party!
I like the dark, tormented her...Happy Launch Party!<br />I like the dark, tormented hero and the one who can laugh out loud. Sweet heroines and strong ones (as long as they're not TSTL). Vanilla and chocolate. I don't drink wine and I don't know what mojitos are.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7067528096137146982011-08-25T16:40:04.266-04:002011-08-25T16:40:04.266-04:00LOL Pissenlit! I love your choice of the laugh out...LOL Pissenlit! I love your choice of the laugh out loud hero! That makes me think of some of Susan Elizabeth Phillips' fabulous heroes who are definitely alpha but so darned funny. Yup, I'm looking at you, Dan Calebow. You too, Cal Bonner. *g*Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-69351538335325722272011-08-25T15:51:40.605-04:002011-08-25T15:51:40.605-04:00Yay! Happy Launch Party, Kate!
Oooh, the dark, t...Yay! Happy Launch Party, Kate!<br /><br />Oooh, the dark, tormented hero is very tempting but I think I'm going to go with the one who can laugh out loud. More fun that way. :D Also, pushy heroines, chocolate and yes to both champagne and mojitos. Heh!Pissenlithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652379987538733088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61106745421324927802011-08-25T15:50:59.443-04:002011-08-25T15:50:59.443-04:00Hi Na! So glad you could make it to the party! Hav...Hi Na! So glad you could make it to the party! Have a mojito and enjoy the view!<br /><br />Ooh, I really like what you said about uncovering the complex layers of our dark tormented heroes and eventually finding the sense of humor underneath all the layers of pain and angst. You're so right about laughter and healing. That's so important! And you said it so much better than I did. Thanks so much!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-43143778220631909712011-08-25T15:45:45.545-04:002011-08-25T15:45:45.545-04:00Howdy Jo!! Thanks for coming to the party!
Oh, ...Howdy Jo!! Thanks for coming to the party! <br /><br />Oh, you're so right. I love a man with a good sense of humor in real life, but there's nothing like a dark brooding alpha hero in a book!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54382767075480696782011-08-25T15:43:16.828-04:002011-08-25T15:43:16.828-04:00Hey Jeanne! *Snork!* I'm still laughing about ...Hey Jeanne! *Snork!* I'm still laughing about that quiet meditation line -- and I knew y'all would get a good laugh, too. Hehehe!<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes and so glad you're enjoying the Napa photos. Now THAT would be a fun destination for a Bandita retreat. Who's with me? ;-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7959516566199555912011-08-25T15:42:21.260-04:002011-08-25T15:42:21.260-04:00I like heroes that are dark and tormented. They ar...I like heroes that are dark and tormented. They are complex but uncovering the layers can be very meaningful and satsifying. Even though they are complex men, it's important they have a sense of humour. Sarcasm counts too! They need to be able to make me laugh and to laugh at themselves. After all laughter is one of the best way to heal inner wounds.Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975459094094828798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-29536285644753016662011-08-25T15:37:37.843-04:002011-08-25T15:37:37.843-04:00Maria, thanks so much for the congrats!
For some...Maria, thanks so much for the congrats! <br /><br />For some reason, I'm craving a *real* mojito after reading your comment -- something about making the summer last longer. That sounds like such a great idea! I might have to consult my bartender later this afternoon. *g*Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14098333207947149552011-08-25T15:35:30.792-04:002011-08-25T15:35:30.792-04:00Hi Nancy!! So glad you could make a quick stop by ...Hi Nancy!! So glad you could make a quick stop by the Lair today!<br /><br />And thanks so much for the good wishes. I hope you love the book!Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-72746743307434222052011-08-25T15:34:04.590-04:002011-08-25T15:34:04.590-04:00Hi Cathy! Thanks for coming by today and thanks so...Hi Cathy! Thanks for coming by today and thanks so much for the congrats! <br /><br />I love what you said about the heroine getting under the skin of the tormented hero. It's so much fun to read that moment when he realizes he's ... happy? In love? Ah, but he fights it still. He wouldn't be our tormented hero if he didn't fight that happiness for a little while. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18766264845680059102011-08-25T15:29:27.838-04:002011-08-25T15:29:27.838-04:00Hey Minna, I like your choices--and the fact that ...Hey Minna, I like your choices--and the fact that anything's possible, depending on your mood. I think we all can go along with that. :-)<br /><br />I like tea, too. Iced tea for me today. Just poured myself a glass. :-)Kate Carlislehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863555050062113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91314526565817218842011-08-25T14:59:34.198-04:002011-08-25T14:59:34.198-04:00Jo said: But in fiction I do love the dark and dan...Jo said: <i>But in fiction I do love the dark and dangerous alpha guy!</i><br /><br />Dark and dangerous, dark and dangerous....where have I heard that before?<br /><br />Hahahah!<br /><br />I love 'em too, Jo, and Kate, you write them SOOOOOO well!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-53696598021968581122011-08-25T14:52:26.366-04:002011-08-25T14:52:26.366-04:00Kate, I have to say I love a man who can make me l...Kate, I have to say I love a man who can make me laugh. All my daughters say the same thing, so it must be a bottom-line criterion for falling in love.<br /><br />But in fiction I do love the dark and dangerous alpha guy!<br /><br />Great excerpt!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31943560154578133572011-08-25T14:51:15.024-04:002011-08-25T14:51:15.024-04:00Whoooo hoooo, launch party in the Lair.
And I j...Whoooo hoooo, launch party in the Lair. <br /><br />And I just want to say, "You were actually expecting a quiet moment here, Kate??" Uh, no way!!<br /><br />Ooooh, has the chook ever been to Fiji, Sonali? What a great experience for him.jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73062237526919085982011-08-25T14:49:26.440-04:002011-08-25T14:49:26.440-04:00AC said: LOL, Kate! Quiet meditation in the Lair?!...AC said: <i>LOL, Kate! Quiet meditation in the Lair?!?!? AS IF!!! </i><br /><br />Hahaha! I was thinking the same thing, AC. Hahahah!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5633577186010547332011-08-25T14:48:50.499-04:002011-08-25T14:48:50.499-04:00Katey-Kate, forgot to say HUGE congrats on the 4.5...Katey-Kate, forgot to say HUGE congrats on the 4.5 Starred review! Yahooo!<br /><br />And oooohhh, look at that view from the terrace. Love looking at vineyards.<br /><br />Nice chardonnay, balmy day, yep. Perfect for a Launch Party.<br /><br />Heehee.Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42793984159861212632011-08-25T14:47:39.709-04:002011-08-25T14:47:39.709-04:00WOOOHOOOO!!! Another Duke meets his match. Grins...WOOOHOOOO!!! Another Duke meets his match. Grins.<br /><br />Kate, I think you have another winner on your hands. :><br /><br />And Sonali, I don't think that rascally rooster's ever BEEN to Fiji...and drat him, he beat me there. I wanna go to Fiji!!!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-34870763925193404432011-08-25T14:41:50.602-04:002011-08-25T14:41:50.602-04:00Congratulations on your release day!
I prefer t...Congratulations on your release day! <br /><br />I prefer the hero who can laugh out loud, sweet heroines and definitely chocolate of any kind. I think I would prefer a mojito...it just seems more summery to me right now and I'm still trying to hold on to summer..lol..Thanks for the giveaway!Maria D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05747214324745625853noreply@blogger.com