tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post2157831654128152476..comments2024-03-27T22:29:34.670-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: And the Finalists Are...pjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91677610443489169742011-03-27T06:47:49.649-04:002011-03-27T06:47:49.649-04:00Congrats to all the nominees! I couldn't wipe ...Congrats to all the nominees! I couldn't wipe off the smile on my face when I read that Sherry Thomas, Tessa Dare and Eloisa James were nominated. <br /><br />It's scary how many of the nominated books I haven't read. I don't even know where to start.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47304903204592624032011-03-26T17:29:07.223-04:002011-03-26T17:29:07.223-04:00Wow, so many great books and authors have been nom...Wow, so many great books and authors have been nominated!!! <br /><br />Let me see, I have only read 5 books. That's really not a big number, is it? But I do have quite a few of them in my TBR pile, which is starting to take over the house - LOL!<br /><br />I am so happy to see Joanne Kennedy and Robin Wells nominated in the Comptemporary Single Title category. I have read and reviewed Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-602344521041367662011-03-26T16:54:37.920-04:002011-03-26T16:54:37.920-04:00Congratulations to all the nominees. They all de...Congratulations to all the nominees. They all deserve to win. I have several on my TBR shelf, but haven't made it to them yet.<br />Wish I could be in NYC. Maybe I can attend some other year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-4096205606153809622011-03-26T16:29:53.319-04:002011-03-26T16:29:53.319-04:00LSUReader, I haven't read Zoe Archer, but I...LSUReader, I haven't read Zoe Archer, but I've heard so many great things about her books.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-20644564092959050792011-03-26T16:29:07.258-04:002011-03-26T16:29:07.258-04:00June, you can be in our Sarah MacLean fan club. *...June, you can be in our Sarah MacLean fan club. *g* I love her books, and she's a delightful lady!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-58139717745505255982011-03-26T16:28:06.816-04:002011-03-26T16:28:06.816-04:00Penfield, I loved The Forgotten Rose, and I have H...Penfield, I loved <i>The Forgotten Rose</i>, and I have <i>His At Night</i> on my TBR pile.<br /><br />I was a little surprised about JQ and Julie James not being nominated, as well.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77716872122030741522011-03-26T16:26:06.287-04:002011-03-26T16:26:06.287-04:00I think my bookshelf hates me. Sometimes if I list...<i>I think my bookshelf hates me. Sometimes if I listen closely, it's screaming "Too many books! Read faster!"</i><br /><br />LOL @ Kati R! I think mine are saying the same thing to me. *g*Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38295815660777030982011-03-26T16:24:58.925-04:002011-03-26T16:24:58.925-04:00I've read only 30 of the nominated books, but ...<i>I've read only 30 of the nominated books, but I've read all of the nominated Historicals and Regency Historicals</i><br /><br />Wow, Janga! I feel like such a slacker. LOLGannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-11417804602053144732011-03-26T16:23:41.838-04:002011-03-26T16:23:41.838-04:00Trisha, I love Sarah's and Jill's writing!...Trisha, I love Sarah's and Jill's writing!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-10686618995806057712011-03-26T13:54:51.369-04:002011-03-26T13:54:51.369-04:00Congrats all around.
I've read several nomin...Congrats all around. <br /><br />I've read several nominees in some categories and none in others. There are plenty of worthy nominees out there. Personal favorites of mine are Nine Rules...by Sarah MacLean (Regency Romance) and Rebel by Zoe Archer (PNR.)LSUReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551147044529756940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-60103408570016176402011-03-26T13:47:10.090-04:002011-03-26T13:47:10.090-04:00I have not read too many of the books...I love his...I have not read too many of the books...I love historical romances, and especially Regency historicals. Sarah MacLean's Nine Rules to Break was great, as was 10Ways to Be Adored. Eager to read 11Scandals when it is released.June M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-15815398764740842412011-03-26T13:08:09.775-04:002011-03-26T13:08:09.775-04:00I've read 7 of the nominees. I hope His at Nig...I've read 7 of the nominees. I hope His at Night by Sherry Thomas wins or the Forgotten Rose. Both were very good historicals. A couple of surprises are that Julie James wasn't nominated nor was Julia Quinn.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344642824745894237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-77049226168966830142011-03-26T12:05:55.043-04:002011-03-26T12:05:55.043-04:00Andrea: I've got a few contemporaries sitting ...Andrea: I've got a few contemporaries sitting on my shelf thanks to blog and author giveaways. Julie James' A Lot Like Love is sitting at the top of the contemp pile. Ugh, there are too many books in my TBR pile!<br /><br />Gannon: I've got Sarah MacLean's Eleven Scandals, Kieran Kramer's Cloudy with a Chance.. and Madeline Hunter's Dangerous in Diamonds on pre-order. I Kati Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242592664914919000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66625777934769639302011-03-26T11:22:49.804-04:002011-03-26T11:22:49.804-04:00I've read only 30 of the nominated books, but ...I've read only 30 of the nominated books, but I've read all of the nominated Historicals and Regency Historicals. There are so many good books in those categories (many on my top books of 2010 list) that it's impossible to pick a favorite. I am particularly excited about EJ and Tessa finaling. I also loved seeing Jodi Thomas's <i>Welcome to Harmony</i> on the list.<br /><br />And Jangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-63298991197064708192011-03-26T11:07:38.679-04:002011-03-26T11:07:38.679-04:00PJ, I'm so thrilled for Virginia! I'm add...PJ, I'm so thrilled for Virginia! I'm addicted to her Children of the Sea series. :-)Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53138149646374815712011-03-26T11:06:38.421-04:002011-03-26T11:06:38.421-04:00marybelle, there are so many books to read, aren&#...marybelle, there are so many books to read, aren't there?!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-83881582150341667652011-03-26T11:06:04.645-04:002011-03-26T11:06:04.645-04:00My friend Gail Barrett made the finals with her wo...<i>My friend Gail Barrett made the finals with her wonderful book Meltdown!!</i><br /><br />Beth, that's so exciting! I'll have to check it out.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21907622019739254732011-03-26T11:05:15.077-04:002011-03-26T11:05:15.077-04:00Dtchycat, I'm so glad I don't have to judg...Dtchycat, I'm so glad I don't have to judge. It would be much too hard to choose!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38999024123064788912011-03-26T11:04:24.570-04:002011-03-26T11:04:24.570-04:00Kati R, I loved Nine Rules! Sarah is a fantastic ...Kati R, I loved Nine Rules! Sarah is a fantastic writer! And Tessa is amazing! Like you, I have a thing for series. :-)<br /><br />I hope you enjoy, Eloisa's fairy tales. They are so special!Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-9594315922958304072011-03-26T11:03:32.436-04:002011-03-26T11:03:32.436-04:00I read the books by Sarah MacLean and Jill Shalvis...I read the books by Sarah MacLean and Jill Shalvis and they were wonderful, so I'll definitely be rooting for them. :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709109658792928386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-61798336685899212552011-03-26T11:03:04.004-04:002011-03-26T11:03:04.004-04:00I'm so excited for all of the nominees! I'...I'm so excited for all of the nominees! I've only read 9 of the books on the list----how did that happen??---and there are loads in my TBR pile. Must catch up!<br /><br />I wish I was going to be in NYC for the big night, but I know PJ will capture the excitement on film.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53229672445409941902011-03-26T10:53:18.163-04:002011-03-26T10:53:18.163-04:00I knew you'd root for NR, Lisa!! I loved that ...I knew you'd root for NR, Lisa!! I loved that book, too. And if Jill doesn't win, I hope Nora does. I love that series!!!<br /><br />You are going to have SO much fun at the signing, Lisa! I'll give you a couple of tips--go early (because they line up way early) and go to Nora first. Her line is always crazy long. She'll probably have HEA there to sign, you lucky duck!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-42597290047573892102011-03-26T10:02:08.528-04:002011-03-26T10:02:08.528-04:00Congrats to all the finalists!
I am definitely r...Congrats to all the finalists! <br /><br />I am definitely rooting for Eloisa to win for A Kiss at Midnight, and Sarah MacLean and Tessa Dare for Nine Rules and Twice Tempted, respectively. Unfortunately/fortunately, Tessa and Sarah are in the same category, so I don't really have a favorite, so I can root for both! :) <br /><br />And Andrea, you KNOW I'm rooting for NR to win for HEA Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587031501210303668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47501540106643364722011-03-26T09:34:55.283-04:002011-03-26T09:34:55.283-04:00PJ, as I went through the list, I thought of you e...PJ, as I went through the list, I thought of you every time I read one of your favorite authors' names. *g*Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-58732155667428296552011-03-26T09:26:49.841-04:002011-03-26T09:26:49.841-04:00marybelle, you have a TON of good reading ahead of...marybelle, you have a TON of good reading ahead of you!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09653666675287477633noreply@blogger.com