tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post350882856100568482..comments2024-03-28T10:33:26.317-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special - - Rowan Keatspjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-84164585327707325692013-11-20T06:43:03.823-05:002013-11-20T06:43:03.823-05:00I got hooked on Julie Garwood's old Scottish r...I got hooked on Julie Garwood's old Scottish romances, and re-read them often. I also love Monica McCarty's Scottish romances. But the real answer is if it has a Highlander in it, I'll read it. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45261658934162898982013-11-20T06:38:03.184-05:002013-11-20T06:38:03.184-05:00Thanks, Cathy! When you see the list like that, is...Thanks, Cathy! When you see the list like that, is it any wonder we can't resist those Highland heroes?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-35304660802849035292013-11-20T06:34:24.418-05:002013-11-20T06:34:24.418-05:00I agree, Connie. :-)I agree, Connie. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38769299899579493572013-11-20T06:31:57.961-05:002013-11-20T06:31:57.961-05:00Hi Laurie! I loved Edinburgh--it's a such a lo...Hi Laurie! I loved Edinburgh--it's a such a lovely mix of old and new. And I loved the west coast; the mountains are glorious. My grandmother's family moved from Scotland to Canada...and we still make my great-grandmother's original Scottish shortbread for Christmas every year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-80895471432455517752013-11-20T06:27:40.200-05:002013-11-20T06:27:40.200-05:00Definitely winning attributes. :-DDefinitely winning attributes. :-DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-31574089116010742702013-11-20T06:26:48.950-05:002013-11-20T06:26:48.950-05:00Thanks, Carol! Good luck in the draw.Thanks, Carol! Good luck in the draw.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-26434400705562968622013-11-20T06:25:20.407-05:002013-11-20T06:25:20.407-05:00Wild and beautiful. That sums up my love of the co...Wild and beautiful. That sums up my love of the country and my love of Highland romance perfectly. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-27026971608026651812013-11-20T06:21:15.935-05:002013-11-20T06:21:15.935-05:00I agree, Steph, the duality of fierceness and tend...I agree, Steph, the duality of fierceness and tenderness makes for a great hero.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-62695776265179712502013-11-20T06:19:51.804-05:002013-11-20T06:19:51.804-05:00I think you hit all my reasons for reading highlan...I think you hit all my reasons for reading highland romances, Janice. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21054506423625034012013-11-20T06:18:41.765-05:002013-11-20T06:18:41.765-05:00It's often windy in the Highlands, Marcy. Luck...It's often windy in the Highlands, Marcy. Lucky for us! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-1084032818107194912013-11-18T07:24:48.581-05:002013-11-18T07:24:48.581-05:00Rowan , Do you have a favorite author who writes a...Rowan , Do you have a favorite author who writes about Scottish heroes or heroines?Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-26702996109542201572013-11-17T12:50:54.319-05:002013-11-17T12:50:54.319-05:00Congrats on the release, Rowan! I love Scottish h...Congrats on the release, Rowan! I love Scottish heroes because of their accents, kilts, physical strength, strength of character, and their loyalty to ther clans.Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-61073229321226171082013-11-15T10:16:55.539-05:002013-11-15T10:16:55.539-05:00Scots are so appealing because they are tough and ...Scots are so appealing because they are tough and used to living in harsh weather and surroundings. A man who can handle those conditions is a real man!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87353978434800782482013-11-15T07:44:14.543-05:002013-11-15T07:44:14.543-05:00have you visited Scotland? If so , what were the h...have you visited Scotland? If so , what were the highlights? When did your ancestors move from Scotland to Canada?<br /><br />I love Scottish settings for stories. These men and women had to be very strong, independent and hardy to survive the harsh climate and rugged landscape. I admire clan loyalty and perseverance.<br />I love the accent, the customs: family colored kilt and plaids blanket Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64227478680144462952013-11-15T07:13:52.897-05:002013-11-15T07:13:52.897-05:00The accent and the kilt *grins*The accent and the kilt *grins*siennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03980906203460793000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-18333802662566208852013-11-14T17:49:02.475-05:002013-11-14T17:49:02.475-05:00Congrats on the release Rowan. I'm so excitred...Congrats on the release Rowan. I'm so excitred to read this book and love that it's a series as well. :) I love Scottish heroes. Thanks for this great opportunity.<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-45947419454630884622013-11-14T08:30:14.607-05:002013-11-14T08:30:14.607-05:00Ah lost in cyberspace I assume...lolAh lost in cyberspace I assume...lolCeltic Barb’s Tartan Book Review Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222765445649458521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-7242382599316926732013-11-13T23:24:04.214-05:002013-11-13T23:24:04.214-05:00Those who inhabit the Highlands live in a wild, be...Those who inhabit the Highlands live in a wild, beautiful, and at times unforgiving land. It takes strong, special men and women to make the best of it. This strength is reflected in their character and attitudes. They have strong loyalties and will defend their beliefs, land, and people. Best of all, it takes a man very sure of himself and who he is to wear a kilt and make it look good or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-32378882986054004912013-11-13T22:44:58.158-05:002013-11-13T22:44:58.158-05:00I love them for their mix of strength, compassion,...I love them for their mix of strength, compassion, wildness and family. They are brutal to their enemies and tender with their loved ones. They are my favorite type of heroes. the book sounds fantastic and I can't wait to read it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09847600706801981914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22601726336232940862013-11-13T20:50:42.806-05:002013-11-13T20:50:42.806-05:00I think Scots heroes have such enduring appeal bec...I think Scots heroes have such enduring appeal because they wear kilts (honest!) and live in a rugged land (which makes them strong and ruggedly healthy) and have a magnificently sexy brogue when talking. :-) They are the type of manly man that a woman can lean on when they need to lean on someone. Thanks for asking! And I'm soooo glad I have found another author of medieval romance to Jan Houglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253192243976154166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-30169132877516224862013-11-13T19:53:30.504-05:002013-11-13T19:53:30.504-05:00Medievals historical romances are my favorite. I ...Medievals historical romances are my favorite. I love how Scottish heroes are loyal to their clan and protective of their woman. I also love their accent and their kilt...especially when it's windy. *gg*<br /><br />Marcy Shuler<br />bmndshuler(at)hotmail(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-10449441803318868832013-11-13T19:34:23.207-05:002013-11-13T19:34:23.207-05:00Gotta love a man who's not afraid to show off ...Gotta love a man who's not afraid to show off his knees. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-93528615591069152013-11-13T19:33:13.136-05:002013-11-13T19:33:13.136-05:00Thanks, Erin! I found romance novels young, myself...Thanks, Erin! I found romance novels young, myself. Around twelve, I think. I thank my mom. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-89147318909047124342013-11-13T19:31:40.630-05:002013-11-13T19:31:40.630-05:00The romanticism of the era makes it a wonderful ti...The romanticism of the era makes it a wonderful time to escape to. And I'll go anywhere with a Highlander beside me. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-58785955797289448142013-11-13T19:29:02.133-05:002013-11-13T19:29:02.133-05:00I think the word 'raw' is a great descript...I think the word 'raw' is a great description, Cheryl. It hits that sweet spot between caveman and genteel lord. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016130985262129640noreply@blogger.com