15 Responses to “Book Hopping”

1. A thin line of nervous perspiration trickled between Liz Marsh’s breasts and into the black lace of her bra as she stood outside the slightly battered Royal Street door. “I should be auditioning for you, not the other way around”. “It wouldn’t be productive. And you’re tired, Liz. Why don’t you sit down”. And finally her previously spoken words pierced his mind. “Gross,” he said. And then he grinned as Liz gave him a playful punch in the shoulder.

   French Quarter by Lacey Alexander, Bound and Determined by Shelley Bradley, Naked in Death by J.D. Robb, Surrender by Pamela Clare and Lady Blue by Judy Bagshaw.

   by KimW on February 22nd, 2006 at 7:10 am
   
   

2. :!: I’m not entering the contest.

   It’s a whole lot of fun, actually, if only I was actually awake enough to put something together, so I’m just going to copy the one I already did. :)

   The Dark Council reconvened. In all, this cheerful, peaceful feminine atmosphere was about as far from a Roknari galley rower’s bench as it was possible for Cazaril to imagine, and he had to swallow a lump of delirious joy at the contrast as he ducked his head under the lintel and stepped inside. “They have nothing to do with this.” She’d told him that when when she reported on the increased scope of the investigation. He walked away and kept on walking.

   1. Heir To The Shadows by Anne Bishop–Second book in the wonderful Black Jewels trilogy

   2. The Curse Of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold–good enough to make me want to get the next book

   3. Flower Net by Lisa See–I’m definitely getting the next book in the series

   4. Mortal Danger by Eileen Wilks–Great series (also book 2)

   5. American Gods by Neil Gaiman–okay, I guess…

   by May on February 22nd, 2006 at 8:36 am
   
   

3. “Sex is out.” Still recovering from her less-than-graceful entrance, Lucy forced a smile and nodded. She sighed and swallowed hard, as if she were eating some of the burned green beans his uncle had fixed as part of last week’s healthy food kick. “Didn’t expect you to get all racey on the first lap.” And all because she held a sexy man at gunpoint and ordered him to strip.

   “Driven” by LuAnn McLane from the “Taking Care of Business” anthology
   “Sleeping With Beauty” by Donna Kauffman
   “A Family for Daniel” by Anna DeStefano
   “In the Groove” by Pamela Britton
   “Southern Comfort” by Karen Kelley

   This was too funny lol! Hugs, Zara

   by Zara on February 22nd, 2006 at 8:45 am
   
   

4. He needed a woman. His gaze returned to Honoria, and she wanted to scream. How had he not known how erotic a woman’s hair could be? She took off her apron and hung it on a peg by the door. “I love you too.”

   #1 -Big Sky Rancher by Carolyn Davidson
   #2 -The Care and Feeding of Pirates by Jennifer Ashley
   #3 -Scandalous by Jenna Petersen
   #4 -Come Home for Christmas by Pat Pritchard
   #5 -A Lady of His Own by Stephanie Laurens

   I wanted to give it a shot…if I am not eligible to win since I have already won here, that is fine. I didn’t know how winning worked (if you could win again). If I am still eligible, please enter me!
   Thanks!

   by Jennifer Yates on February 22nd, 2006 at 9:21 am
   
   

5. Nobody ever tried to stab me when I did corporate work. Nick had vanished. But when Sebastian had turned into a completely worthless, dissolute, immoral scoundrel, Haversham had quickly put distance between them. And finally her words pierced his mind. And she did.

   Argh, I’m not sure I can make this into a better paragraph!

   1. Blondes Have More Felons by Alesia Holliday
   2. Stray Magic by Cait Miller & Elizabeth Stewart
   3. Bad Boys Ahoy! by Sylvia Day
   4. Surrender by Pamela Clare
   5. The Hunt by Allison Brennan

   All books that were sitting on my desk.

   by Nicole on February 22nd, 2006 at 10:03 am
   
   

6. Here goes….

   Darcy Wilkins skidded into my office Monday morning and closed the door. “It’s like they dropped off the face of the earth.” Hud could have bailed him out, could have pretended he hadn’t heard a word, but he didn’t. “Let’s Hope not, baby. Let’s hope not.” “There’s police cars, and somebody said she’s dead.”

   Spring Break by Charlotte Douglas
   Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch by BJ Daniels
   Charmed and Dangerous by Kelsey Roberts
   Beneath the Texas Moon by Elle James
   The Last Landry by Kelsey Roberts

   by Sandra M. on February 22nd, 2006 at 10:43 am
   
   

7. He shall not get away with it! Lisa’s mouth hardened into an angry line as she stared at him. “Trust me”, he said. “Just making sure you know”, she answered. And they kissed until she whimpered.

   THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT by Lydia Joyce
   VIRGIN FOR SALE by Susan Stephens
   LARGER THAN LIFE by Alison Kent
   ABOUT THAT NIGHT by Jeanie London
   BUILDING A BAD BOY by Colleen Collins

   by Maureen on February 22nd, 2006 at 1:41 pm
   
   

8. I’ll give it a try:

   Never one to be smitten by floral scents, I must admit that the magnolias and honeysuckles that surround the palatial Adams estate have intoxicated me. Jessica put down her glass and crossed her arms. Please report to your supervisor. She was thirsty too. Patrick Culley and his mother are doing well, and the proud new da is expected to make a full recovery.

   FAMILIAR TALE by Caroline Burnes
   ARM CANDY by Jo leigh
   THE BOSS, THE BABY AND THE BRIDE by Day Leclaire
   THE ADVENTURESS by M.J. Rodgers
   MULLIGAN MAGIC by Deb Stover

   by Cheryl S. on February 22nd, 2006 at 6:41 pm
   
   

9. If only somebody needed him. He heard her footsteps behind him as he strode back to the drive-in. “I just wanted to say hello,” Catherine Ravenscroft said briskly. “It’s nice doing business with you, Mr. Monroe. And then he proceeded to show her just how much.

   Compromising Positions by Vicki Lewis Thompson
   Dream A Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
   Full Bloom by Jayne Ann Krentz
   Deep Cover by Rachel Butler
   The Bachelor by Carly Phillips

   by Carol on February 22nd, 2006 at 8:13 pm
   
   

10. Here goes:

    “I need you Alli!” Sorry, I lost you for a minute. She didn’t hear anything for a long moment, only the pounding of her heart and the deep breathes she inhaled to try to calm herself. Her fingers sifted through his thick, dark hair, their tongues met and her entire body seemed to breathe out the word_finally_ with a long sigh of pleasure. Her father had always told her practice made perfect.

    Brenda Jackson-”Strickly Confidential Attraction”
    Dorie Graham- “Faking It”
    Leslie Kelly-”Make Me Over”
    Jacquie D’Alessandro-”We’ve Got Tonight”
    Wendy Rosnau-”Chase the Moon” p-297

    That was a lot of fun!!

    by Laurie on February 22nd, 2006 at 9:27 pm
    
    

11. To Shandi Fossey, the sky was the limit. The innocence of her lips, so tender,
    so soft, told him to tread lightly. “And you want me. It’s as simple and elemental
    as that.” “Try it.” If you don’t all marry, the money will be sent to Women United,
    a charity where other unwed mothers can benefit from the money.”

    Kiss & Makeup - Alison Kent
    The Angel Craved Lobster - Shirley Jump
    Blaze - JoAnn Ross
    Room Service - Jill Shalvis
    Mr. Satisfaction - Maryann Reid

    by Robyn L on February 22nd, 2006 at 10:32 pm
    
    

12. Advertising executive extraordinaire, Prada shopaholic, and all-around tough as steel LA Mia Appleby could put spin on anything, but waking up in the bed of a man when she’d only meant to admire his motorcycle wasn’t one of those things.But any mention of the ex brother n law who had butchered her sister put maddie on alert. I don’t think the subject here should be my outfit. This is one of them. He drew her into a kiss that celabrated their promise and spoke of forever.

    Her sexiest mistake- jill shalvis
    search and seizure- julie miller
    room service- jill shalvis
    mother please- jill shalvis and all
    code name: finance- susan vaughn
    

    by kim h on February 22nd, 2006 at 11:59 pm
    
    

13. Uh-oh, the tall, raven-haired god circling Jill Davidson already knew she was an imposter. How has she put up with [men] all these years? What? she asked, surprised by the intensity of his reaction. Her knees felt weak, and she would have sagged to the ground had it not been for [his] rigid body supporting her. Not now with [him] watching [her]back.

    Book
    #1 jane millionaire by janice lynn
    #2 billionaire’s proposition by leanne banks
    #3 wild rain by donna kauffman
    #4 enchantress by lisa jackson
    #5 the beach alibi by alison kent

    by Kathleen on February 23rd, 2006 at 9:26 am
    
    

14. “Where is it? You said it was going to be here.” His fists rested on his hips and he looked angry and frustrated and somehow heartsick. “We’re in this together, Cal.” She shot him a saucy wink that revved his pulse into the danger zone. “Always,” he whispered fiercely, his arms banding tightly around her as he lifted her up. “Always.”

    Smart Mouth by Erin McCarthy
    Beguiled from Fallen Angels by Lori Foster
    Delicious by Susan Mallery
    “Constant Craving” from Sinfully Sweet by Jacquie D’Allessandro
    Room Service by Jill Shalvis

    That really was fun

    by Nichole on February 23rd, 2006 at 2:30 pm
    
    

15. Cool beans! I never knew that “book hopping” could be such fun. I’m going to file this away in my “bag of tricks” as a game to play on our blog some day.

    Thanks!

    by Marilyn on February 23rd, 2006 at 7:49 pm