tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post8359974377224035728..comments2024-03-28T14:19:54.076-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Today's Special - - Michelle Marcospjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23622098601018891102011-08-19T03:19:46.099-04:002011-08-19T03:19:46.099-04:00Hi Michelle, your book sounds great!
I always lov...Hi Michelle, your book sounds great!<br /><br />I always love a story in which the heroine gets a second chance at love & so I don't mind if the hero is her first or not. Sometimes her having prior "experience" is even prefered (by me) as it allows her to see the difference. It's also a bit more realistic as not every guy who's your first will be your final.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703207624563750522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-91574939236976872832011-08-19T01:04:28.552-04:002011-08-19T01:04:28.552-04:00Hi Michelle, this sounds like a book I just have t...Hi Michelle, this sounds like a book I just have to read. I think the virgin/non virgin issue has to depend on the heroine's backstory just as you found in describing your descision for this book. It fits the character and enhances the story. <br /><br />One scene I absolutely love in another kilt classic is in Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander." Claire and Jaime are being forced to fsbuchlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14928364594015643639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22235141839562765992011-08-18T10:18:14.030-04:002011-08-18T10:18:14.030-04:00I don't think the issue is confined to virgin/...I don't think the issue is confined to virgin/non-virgin but rather how an author approaches a sensitive issue (i.e. virginity, alcohol, abuse, parental infidelity, etc.). Having read many different authors from Anna Campbell to Candace Camp I found that each one treats the subject of virgin/non-virgin)from a different perspective.<br /><br />Maybe I'm more tolerant than others since I Jeanne Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111451097520221555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-5471839876563799242011-08-18T09:13:26.794-04:002011-08-18T09:13:26.794-04:00While I admit to liking a good novel with a chaste...While I admit to liking a good novel with a chaste heroine, sometimes that can be a bit boring. A book about a "fallen" heroine is great. Sometimes, her deflowering is from a mutual sexual encounter and sometimes she was seduced. To ignore the fact that many women during that time period were sexually active before marriage would be folly. I don't care to read about a slut of Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217408544219883095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-913185163851970042011-08-18T06:41:56.029-04:002011-08-18T06:41:56.029-04:00I enjoy all types of heroines and definitely don&#...I enjoy all types of heroines and definitely don't want all of them to be virgins. Loretta Chase has a wonderful story where the heroine isn't a virgin but you don't know that right away and her story was very moving when you read it.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-87357124431515150482011-08-18T04:49:00.664-04:002011-08-18T04:49:00.664-04:00Hi Michelle
Congratulations on your latest releas...Hi Michelle<br /><br />Congratulations on your latest release and wishing it all the best!<br /><br />For me it doesn't matter whether the heroine is a virgin or a vixen or any shade in between. It's just that her character must match the circumstances and the plot. For instance i don't think a vixen would be the heroine of choice in a sweet romance.<br /><br />sonalinaicker(at)Sonalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03991526196779502104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25361583165597684012011-08-18T03:28:13.019-04:002011-08-18T03:28:13.019-04:00Hi Michelle, it's great meeting you here and s...Hi Michelle, it's great meeting you here and seeing that your book has Scot in the Title. It's my favorite read. A man in a kilt gets me every time.It doesn't matter to me if she's a virgin or not as long as I've connected to her. Thank you for sharing with us.I'll have to look up your books now because this one is DEFINITELY on my wish list.<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750 (Carol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-31449999288152159662011-08-17T22:42:09.701-04:002011-08-17T22:42:09.701-04:00There is no one preference for the "shade&quo...There is no one preference for the "shade" of a heroine in a book. Again, it depends on who she is. Some nee to be virginal white, nothing else would be right. Others have had events in their lives that have left them less than chaste. For some it would be a memory to be treasured. For others a scar upon their heart and reputation. The scarlet woman gives an author many Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-52817802479100631422011-08-17T22:01:28.486-04:002011-08-17T22:01:28.486-04:00Hi, Michelle! I'm so sorry to be so late chec...Hi, Michelle! I'm so sorry to be so late checking in. <br /><br />I have to say if I see the word "Scot" in the title, I'm immediately sucked in. *g* Can't wait to read your book.<br /><br />I don't really mind if the heroine is a virgin or not---as long as it fits the plot, it's all good.Gannon Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636246789013520445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-13189833761807114172011-08-17T18:47:55.340-04:002011-08-17T18:47:55.340-04:00PJ, in your opening paragraph, you took the words ...PJ, in your opening paragraph, you took the words right out of my mouth! <i>"I don't know about you but any book that has "seducing" and "Scot" in the title is one I want to read!)"</i> LOL!! ;)<br /><br />Hi Michelle!<br />I'm looking forward to reading Serena's answer to Malcolm in regards to the "secret lover" question! Hahaha!<br /><br />IMonicaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378210063743391271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-21515132117815042012011-08-17T18:13:38.553-04:002011-08-17T18:13:38.553-04:00I enjoy either one as the heroine, virgin or non-v...I enjoy either one as the heroine, virgin or non-virgin. I like a widow or a young lady who made a mistake and thinks she'll never do that again, although a feisty virgin who knows what she wants is fun too. One of my favorite themes is the second chance at love, and my favorite book of that type is Sherry Thomas' Private Arrangements.Barbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73884631494916352702011-08-17T15:36:49.935-04:002011-08-17T15:36:49.935-04:00I have not read your books yet but will be looking...I have not read your books yet but will be looking for this one. I love reading new authors to me.<br /><br />I like both types of heroines, I don't like the perfet ones though they have to have flaws. Its hard for me to pick a favorite book because its usually the one I am reading at the time. Kaki Warner, Elizabeth Hoylt, Anna Campbell, Jane Porter are some of my favorite authors.<br /><br Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-3220628189159845992011-08-17T15:25:46.680-04:002011-08-17T15:25:46.680-04:00I have to admit that i have yet to read this parti...I have to admit that i have yet to read this particular arthur. I would lovr to ein this contest. I am in love with the cover.<br /><br />angelbiker82@gmail.comangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872628549380526803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-23790204022432845002011-08-17T15:14:08.173-04:002011-08-17T15:14:08.173-04:00Hi Michelle, and welcome to The Romance Dish!!
I ...Hi Michelle, and welcome to The Romance Dish!!<br /><br />I have to admit I am a lover of anything having to do with a Scot! LOL! I'm a sucker for those guys. Your book sounds as delicious as the cover :-)<br /><br />In all honesty, the heroine's past really doesn't matter to me. I just have to <i>believe</i> in her. It all boils down to the writing for me.Buffiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320253744501589352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34261205602334490402011-08-17T14:47:52.458-04:002011-08-17T14:47:52.458-04:00The simple answer is no. I think every character ...The simple answer is no. I think every character is different and it appears your heroine is not the shrinking flower retiring miss sort.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755718172910646641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-54247139801174475092011-08-17T14:40:41.821-04:002011-08-17T14:40:41.821-04:00I love the cover! Your books are new to me but not...I love the cover! Your books are new to me but not for long. I'm very fond of Scotland as a setting in historical romances. <br /><br />I have met many heroines and they come in all shapes, sizes and circumstances. Their level of bed experience doesn't matter to me. What does is their personality. I like a heroine who is believable, strong and deserving of the hero, as well as the hero Nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975459094094828798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-55087767162155039812011-08-17T14:22:53.400-04:002011-08-17T14:22:53.400-04:00Michelle's book sounds wonderful. Can't w...Michelle's book sounds wonderful. Can't wait to read it.<br /><br />I don't really care if the heroine is a virgin or not as long as I can identify with her. My favorite book is whichever one I am reading at the time, so can't name just one or two.Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-40780320811537650742011-08-17T11:47:21.611-04:002011-08-17T11:47:21.611-04:00As long as the deflowering is realistic, I don'...As long as the deflowering is realistic, I don't mind. There can be such sweet dialogue in those scenes that really show the heart of the hero.Christy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748553538785651380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-14195512614658031022011-08-17T11:14:00.574-04:002011-08-17T11:14:00.574-04:00Welcome to TRD, Michelle! It's lovely to have...Welcome to TRD, Michelle! It's lovely to have you with us today.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-38211010441323506462011-08-17T11:12:44.599-04:002011-08-17T11:12:44.599-04:00Janga said, I just want to believe in the characte...Janga said, <i>I just want to believe in the character.</i><br /><br />That's the critical point for me too, Janga. If I believe in the character then her level of experience doesn't matter.pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44859234606249968042011-08-17T11:11:07.155-04:002011-08-17T11:11:07.155-04:00LaurieG, I love that Hunter series! I have some of...LaurieG, I love that Hunter series! I have some of Nicola Cornick's books but haven't read them yet. Must remedy that. :)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-13013575486914689862011-08-17T11:10:06.422-04:002011-08-17T11:10:06.422-04:00Deb said, I'm going to be odd-man out so far o...Deb said, <i>I'm going to be odd-man out so far on this post....I do like my heroines to be virgins;</i><br /><br />That's why I love romance fiction. There are enough different types of heroes and heroines out there to satisfy every reader! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today, Deb. I'm sure you're crazy busy this week!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-34467085467203900292011-08-17T11:08:32.228-04:002011-08-17T11:08:32.228-04:00Dianna, I enjoy both of those types of heroines to...Dianna, I enjoy both of those types of heroines too!pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-25424236588980874192011-08-17T10:25:53.776-04:002011-08-17T10:25:53.776-04:00I don't have a preference concerning the heroi...I don't have a preference concerning the heroine's level of experience. I just want to believe in the character. In historical romance, I have a difficult time believing that innocence is the same thing as ignorance, that the earth moves for every deflowered virgin, that widows are virginal, and that aristocratic young ladies can be as sexually free as young women post-birth control pillJangahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128188159653860806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-86491420386983962012011-08-17T09:18:28.779-04:002011-08-17T09:18:28.779-04:00Madeline Hunter's Sinful In Satin featured Cel...Madeline Hunter's Sinful In Satin featured Celia who was the daughter of a courtesan and raised to become one herself. She flees that life... She takes over a house she inherited and eventually falls in love with Jonathan the evasive tenant.<br /><br />Niccola Cornick has many books with courtesans and scarlet woman.Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.com