tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post7386569089138255882..comments2024-03-28T10:33:26.317-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: The Footmen's Club - - Q&A and Giveaway with Valerie Bowmanpjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46246754079950500052020-08-18T13:26:31.291-04:002020-08-18T13:26:31.291-04:00Don't enter me in the giveaway. I just wanted...Don't enter me in the giveaway. I just wanted to pop in to say that I loved the first book, and I have the next one waiting for me on my kindle. Book #3 is pre-ordered.cheryl c.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05520739423685255540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-67918552615245618772020-08-18T12:11:31.389-04:002020-08-18T12:11:31.389-04:00I haven't read any funny books. Sometimes whi...I haven't read any funny books. Sometimes whilst reading a romance, I do find some funny lines that make me laugh. Carol Carr's "Madame of Espionage" series is great and has some funny lines in it.Diane D - Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257503725180545601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69101814839066043512020-08-18T11:30:21.723-04:002020-08-18T11:30:21.723-04:00Two recent favorites:
To Have and to Hoax by Mart...Two recent favorites:<br /><br />To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters - Historical where an estranged couple compete to upset one another and learn their true feelings. I had some suspension of disbelief issues around the length of time they were estranged but the story included some great rom-com moments.<br /><br />Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory - A couple goes to great lengths to hide their Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209757438366296861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46111711570195222182020-08-18T09:27:25.916-04:002020-08-18T09:27:25.916-04:00Thanks so much for visiting with us, Valerie! Best...Thanks so much for visiting with us, Valerie! Best wishes for the upcoming release of The Valet Who Loved Me! <br /><br />Readers, remember, the first two books in Valerie's The Footmen's Club series are available to purchase. You can pre-order The Valet Who Loved Me now or purchase it when it releases on August 25. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40847811484048475502020-08-18T03:04:33.921-04:002020-08-18T03:04:33.921-04:00Hugs, Valerie! A couple recent contemporaries wit...Hugs, Valerie! A couple recent contemporaries with humor that I adored are the Hot Cakes series by Erin Nicholas. A great balance of sweet heat with excellent dialogue that will leave you smiling if not laughing aloud :)Fedorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879033776125666713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-59225119530375413872020-08-18T00:46:43.806-04:002020-08-18T00:46:43.806-04:00With this extended period of "staying in"...With this extended period of "staying in" I finally got to opening the last few boxes from moving house (it took a couple years, but better late than never). Two old comfort reads were in one of the boxes and I remember chuckling through them. They are older titles:<br /><br />Escapade by Joan Smith (Regency romance), heroine writes a gossip column under a pseudonym, is invited to a Lilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000700030790662943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53317459298538655082020-08-18T00:44:49.314-04:002020-08-18T00:44:49.314-04:00I am so looking forward to reading this series. I...I am so looking forward to reading this series. It is a perfect set-up for all sorts of misunderstandings, problems, needed explanations, and trying to stay out of trouble. The series is just what I need right now. <br />No real suggestions for a funny book you could read. I have been reading mostly suspenses - Harlequin Intrigues because they are quick reads I can sneak in when I should be Patricia B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05204020525523938796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33072175472456960402020-08-17T22:57:06.398-04:002020-08-17T22:57:06.398-04:00I read contemporary and historical and have read s...I read contemporary and historical and have read some of your earlier books. This series is on my must read list.<br />For rom com recommendations I have a few authors - Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, Jennifer Crusie, and Avery Flynn. Eileen AWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035529651147351926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-47448972765342796692020-08-17T21:32:32.578-04:002020-08-17T21:32:32.578-04:00I love any of Tessa Dare's books...so humorous...I love any of Tessa Dare's books...so humorous! And Grace Burrowes has a great dry wit too.robinbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16538644236393195261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91761513161058601472020-08-17T18:24:34.116-04:002020-08-17T18:24:34.116-04:00Hi, Denise!Hi, Denise!Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-65492622195832837722020-08-17T18:24:17.524-04:002020-08-17T18:24:17.524-04:00Thanks, Annette. Anne Gracie was one of my late mo...Thanks, Annette. Anne Gracie was one of my late mom's favorites!Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-37379782607668425392020-08-17T18:23:37.045-04:002020-08-17T18:23:37.045-04:00Hi Mary. I haven't read Judith either. Thanks ...Hi Mary. I haven't read Judith either. Thanks for the tip. Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-52019521612381389132020-08-17T18:08:56.081-04:002020-08-17T18:08:56.081-04:00I read a mix of contemporary and historical romanc...I read a mix of contemporary and historical romance. I just read an entertaining ARC of Christmas Ever After.<br /><br />denisedstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-54027891961572128952020-08-17T18:00:25.810-04:002020-08-17T18:00:25.810-04:00I am soooo ready for the next book in the Groomsme...I am soooo ready for the next book in the Groomsmen series. These books have made me smile at the delightful relationships. And actually, Ms Bowman seems very good at making me laugh.<br /><br />For laughs...Marry in Scarlet by Anne Gracie or Carla Kelly's Christmas Collection. Yes, I know, but I read Christmas books all year to make me smile. In the Anne Gracie book, the Annette Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40471519752167289812020-08-17T14:41:34.715-04:002020-08-17T14:41:34.715-04:00Hi Mary! I haven't read Judith Blyth. Off to c...Hi Mary! I haven't read Judith Blyth. Off to check out The Parfit Knight. Thanks for the rec! pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66619953927423933652020-08-17T14:00:51.556-04:002020-08-17T14:00:51.556-04:00The Footmen's Club sounds fabulous!
I just rea...The Footmen's Club sounds fabulous!<br />I just read The Parfit Knight by Juliet Blyth - it was wonderful and the first book in a series.Mary (Bookfan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00573126476574980169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46313611736420097512020-08-17T13:01:51.722-04:002020-08-17T13:01:51.722-04:00Hi Susan!Hi Susan!Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-79950577277822732802020-08-17T12:25:28.859-04:002020-08-17T12:25:28.859-04:00I adore novels where the Hero is an overlooked Nic...I adore novels where the Hero is an overlooked Nice Guy, more than he appears. Julia Quinn does them well, and Valerie has decided to write some also. I'm looking forward to this.<br /><br />Susan in AZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91117052439280883182020-08-17T11:46:08.242-04:002020-08-17T11:46:08.242-04:00Hi Rozzie!Hi Rozzie!Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-90334774797790110912020-08-17T11:45:37.814-04:002020-08-17T11:45:37.814-04:00High-five, Amy!High-five, Amy!Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-14983486994855812532020-08-17T11:45:18.083-04:002020-08-17T11:45:18.083-04:00Hi Lana! Hi Lana! Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86171760965596962462020-08-17T11:45:06.933-04:002020-08-17T11:45:06.933-04:00Ooh, I love Tracy's book and I haven't rea...Ooh, I love Tracy's book and I haven't read that one. Thanks!Valerie Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026676749344809174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-48097218299547605002020-08-17T10:40:03.152-04:002020-08-17T10:40:03.152-04:00I loved Valerie's, The Footman & would lov...I loved Valerie's, The Footman & would love to move on with the series! Thanks for your time today!<br />Lana Birkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249053037327249852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-42443666409650855752020-08-17T10:40:00.064-04:002020-08-17T10:40:00.064-04:00I have not read this series, but am really looking...I have not read this series, but am really looking forward to reading it. I too feel that a hero must have intelligence and a good sense of humor.AmyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340559813433762452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-1707504118240197472020-08-17T10:10:41.807-04:002020-08-17T10:10:41.807-04:00If you enjoy contemporary romance, I highly recomm...If you enjoy contemporary romance, I highly recommend The New Normal by Tracy Brogan. It had me laughing out loud numerous times! pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.com