tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post959008684354341236..comments2024-03-22T05:18:29.555-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: The Secret Lives of Elizabeth (and) EssexLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-20085519922978868762010-12-18T13:11:55.857-05:002010-12-18T13:11:55.857-05:00I love the sound of THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE. I w...I love the sound of THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE. I will definitely be looking for it. Congratulations on its release and the future release of your next book.<br />Lovely covers.<br /><br />I enjoy the marriage of convenience story line and my favorite, the Beauty and the Beast story line.<br /><br />librarypat AT comcast DOT netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51496385326163227452010-12-17T01:08:51.983-05:002010-12-17T01:08:51.983-05:00Wow, what a huge day in the lair. Thank you so muc...Wow, what a huge day in the lair. Thank you so much to EE! Good luck with your wonderful PURSUIT OF PLEASURE. May it fill a million Christmas stockings! Thanks also to everyone who swung by to comment.<br /><br />Don't forget to check back tomorrow night for the bonanza of prizes. There's three from EE and one from the Bandita Christmas stash! Ho ho ho!!!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36815371339596098412010-12-17T01:07:10.400-05:002010-12-17T01:07:10.400-05:00Hey, Miss Pat, so glad you made it! Those are two ...Hey, Miss Pat, so glad you made it! Those are two really classic themes, aren't they? Interesting how many variations there are on these basic ideas, isn't it?Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-534719376249052892010-12-17T00:48:22.659-05:002010-12-17T00:48:22.659-05:00Oh Pat, you snuck in just at the wire! Now, I hav...Oh Pat, you snuck in just at the wire! Now, I have never contemplated the secret baby theme, don't know why, but I do love the second time around story. We'll have to find you an author you can pull them off together! Thanks so much for stopping by!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-89916851034352969852010-12-17T00:44:54.712-05:002010-12-17T00:44:54.712-05:00I think it's close enough to midnight to say t...I think it's close enough to midnight to say thank you and good night to The Divine Miss Anna Campbell and all the Romance Banditas. This has been the most fun I've ever had at a blog - must be the cabana boys and especially those toga-less gladiators!<br />Cheers, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidayselizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76526121564267605962010-12-17T00:43:50.829-05:002010-12-17T00:43:50.829-05:00A couple of my favorite themes are the secret baby...A couple of my favorite themes are the secret baby story and the second<br />time around story. <br /><br />Thanks, Anna, for inviting Ms. Essex<br />to the Lair! Thank you, Elizabeth,<br />for visiting with us and sharing <br />your stories.<br /><br />Pat CochranPat Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997396930842831460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79897829062860859402010-12-17T00:42:18.305-05:002010-12-17T00:42:18.305-05:00Oh, I'm thinking I missed commenting on Daniel...Oh, I'm thinking I missed commenting on Danielle's post! Sorry Danielle, and I hope you do like the interwoven nemesis theme in THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE. So, to wrap up all the themes, or tropes I've got going in this book, we have: a) the marriage of convenience; b) the friends to lovers; c) the girl/boy next door; and d) the nemesis from the past. I think that should cover it. And all served up with witty banter and steamy love scenes.<br />How's that for a Christmas stocking warmer! Enjoy!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63835470316222920202010-12-17T00:38:00.353-05:002010-12-17T00:38:00.353-05:00Laurie - such a pleasure to find another Georgette...Laurie - such a pleasure to find another Georgette Heyer fan. I've recently introduced my teenager to her work and she's making her way through the wonderfully long list of titles. I think The Black Sheep was my personal favorite, but I couldn't find that our darling Mr. Armitage had done an audio of that. Best of luck in the drawing, but even if you don't win, now you know what to ask for in your Christmas stocking! Cheers.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-31496184947252294352010-12-17T00:34:46.950-05:002010-12-17T00:34:46.950-05:00Jill - so happy to have another fan of historical ...Jill - so happy to have another fan of historical romance. I hope you will like TPOP, as I have made every effort to make them 'rich and textured" for your enjoyment! :) It's always such a pleasure to create uniquely voiced characters, so I hope you have as much fun reading them as I had in writing them.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81476201832039924062010-12-17T00:31:56.633-05:002010-12-17T00:31:56.633-05:00Lois - you are the ideal reader - ready to try any...Lois - you are the ideal reader - ready to try anything. And you're right - these well known themes are only fun if done well - with a fresh voice and interesting characters. With compelling, unique characters I'm willing to read just about any kind of story! Thanks for your input.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68946906399449566552010-12-17T00:29:38.438-05:002010-12-17T00:29:38.438-05:00Margay - I completely agree with you! "Noth...Margay - I completely agree with you! "Nothing works out the way the hero and heroine thought it would and that is just delicious!" That is why I love these inconvenient marriage of convenience stories. I get to confound the H & H at every turn. Such great fun.<br />And I'm so glad you love the covers - me too! They perfectly capture the essence of my style. <br />Thanks for commenting!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91827235487658514852010-12-17T00:29:25.280-05:002010-12-17T00:29:25.280-05:00Hey, Laurie, lovely to see you! Love the list of G...Hey, Laurie, lovely to see you! Love the list of GH Convenient Marriage stories. You're right - she really liked them, didn't she? Hmm, wonder if RA would find it convenient to marry an Aussie romance writer!!!!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71485171822422511902010-12-17T00:26:45.141-05:002010-12-17T00:26:45.141-05:00Chey - so glad the blurb and excerpt got you inter...Chey - so glad the blurb and excerpt got you interested in the books! Here's hoping you like my version of happily ever after! Thanks for stopping by.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82092621769657767522010-12-17T00:24:56.202-05:002010-12-17T00:24:56.202-05:00Oh, I do agree with you Dina - it gets a bit hard ...Oh, I do agree with you Dina - it gets a bit hard if the hero is too tortured or angst ridden. One of my earliest books I wrote had a heroine who was deeply wounded psychologically and it made it a pretty tough sell. A little damage goes a long way in romance!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-64003874182531572032010-12-17T00:22:06.270-05:002010-12-17T00:22:06.270-05:00Elisa - thanks so much for taking the time to stop...Elisa - thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and for your kind comments about TPOP! I hope people have as much fun reading it as I had writing it! Cheers.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11214366318908097987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-74472646455371133612010-12-17T00:17:31.594-05:002010-12-17T00:17:31.594-05:00I love marriage of convenience stories, and George...I love marriage of convenience stories, and Georgette Heyer's THE CONVENIENT MARRIAGE is my favorite. I didn't know that Ricard Armitage is the reader for the audio! This story drew me when I was a teen because of the young heroine, Horatia Winwood who is plain and has a stammer. She won my heart. GH has other great marriage of convenience stories too: Friday's Child, A Civil Contract, The Reluctant Widow, and April Lady.<br /><br />Mary Balogh also has several really good stories with this premise and I remember at least one from Mary Jo Putney.<br /><br />Loved this interview! Congratulations, Elizabeth, and wishing you wonderful sales!Laurie Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957432244479640433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51217605756166528452010-12-16T22:40:34.929-05:002010-12-16T22:40:34.929-05:00Hey, Jill, we love people who love historical roma...Hey, Jill, we love people who love historical romance! Happy reading!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-73984738072540707102010-12-16T22:17:40.164-05:002010-12-16T22:17:40.164-05:00Elizabeth, I can't wait to read your books. Th...Elizabeth, I can't wait to read your books. They sound so rich and textured. I love historical romance.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-80777633762308144982010-12-16T21:45:34.741-05:002010-12-16T21:45:34.741-05:00Lois, I love that you're an equal opportunity ...Lois, I love that you're an equal opportunity reader! Actually I have a couple of themes that don't immediately appeal but in every single case, I can mention an exception or exceptions to the rule of books I love!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-49381915631324240882010-12-16T21:26:52.980-05:002010-12-16T21:26:52.980-05:00Hi! :) Well, I've come to the point where I b...Hi! :) Well, I've come to the point where I basically do not count any storyline my favorite because I've read plenty of plots that I've loved and then didn't love. Basically, I don't look for a certain theme, just if it's something that sounds interesting, then I'll go for it. Read plenty of marriage of convenience stories that I so very much loved, but then of course, others that I didn't. I'm an equal opportunity reader. Or something like that. LOL<br /><br />LoisLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105054210049682018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63035036687369910622010-12-16T20:28:29.350-05:002010-12-16T20:28:29.350-05:00Margay, those covers really are luscious, aren'...Margay, those covers really are luscious, aren't they? Really take the eye!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44783817912943786622010-12-16T20:28:04.321-05:002010-12-16T20:28:04.321-05:00Hey, Chey, looks like you're with so many of o...Hey, Chey, looks like you're with so many of our other visitors - in favor of marriage of convenience plots!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-37814921762447917762010-12-16T20:12:45.010-05:002010-12-16T20:12:45.010-05:00I love the convenient marriage theme because it ne...I love the convenient marriage theme because it never does seem to be convenient, does it? Nothing works out the way the hero and heroine thought it would and that is just delicious! By the way, I love, love, love the covers of your books - awesome!<br />MargayMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-80156121168898293942010-12-16T19:54:10.698-05:002010-12-16T19:54:10.698-05:00Hi Elizabeth! The Pursuit of Pleasure and A Sense ...Hi Elizabeth! The Pursuit of Pleasure and A Sense of Sin sound like books I'd like to read! <br /> I like the marriage of convenience story line--can't remember any titles right now.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-88455129879596476982010-12-16T19:41:06.791-05:002010-12-16T19:41:06.791-05:00Hi Dina! Actually that's a great question - ca...Hi Dina! Actually that's a great question - can they be TOOOO tortured?Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.com