31 Responses to “Proud To Be”

1. No, I haven’t been blown away lately and I’d really like to be. How about sending me something?

   by Alice Audrey on August 20th, 2007 at 10:17 am
   
   

2. just read, something hot involving a pastry, wow, that kept me up all nite. lol.

   by kim h on August 20th, 2007 at 11:19 am
   
   

3. This wasn’t from a book I read recently, but one of my first romance books that really got me interested in the Temptation line that Harlequin used to have. I still have the book in my personal library and will read it every once in a while. It was called Easy Lovin’ and a straitlaced Kate from up North becomes involved with southern Jesse from New Orleans. It was romantic and light humor and I loved it. Jesse finds he has fallen for a Yankee! As their big love scene plays out very old fashioned Kate has had her dress removed and Jesse finds she (trying to be more feminine and soft) is now only wearing lace panties and a garter belt with roses on to surprise him. He states he always liked feminine fripperies and fancies; lace and bows and soft, silky fabrics say “woman” to him and lingerie of almost any kind is a visual turn-on simply because of the intimacy involved. He promises Kate a night of slow and easy lovin’ and delivers on his word. I just melted reading this scene and loved the whole book.

   My taste in books has expanded considerably since then to stronger women and more action and suspense plus the paranormal romance stories, but the feminine side of me sometimes loves to go back to these simple love stories that started it all for my love of novels.

   by Shari C on August 20th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
   
   

4. Hello Vivi,

   Long time no hear from *G* I can’t wait to see Bourne Ultimatum.

   There is a book now that I am reading and I think it’s so cool how the story flashes back and forth from the present to flashbacks of the 80’s and the main character’s childhood. My best friend recommended this book. It’s very good book and I am enjoying it

   Hugssss
   LindaH

   by Linda on August 20th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
   
   

5. I just finished reading Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon and I thought the fighting scene when they try to close the opening before the release of some demons. Not saying much more than that so I don’t ruin the scene for those who have not read it yet.

   I’ve heard several people tell me they liked Bourne 3 - it was the best one.

   by Lisa on August 20th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
   
   

6. Haven’t seen or read anything with dialogue that reaches out and grabs me.

   by Estella on August 20th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
   
   

7. Nothing has really grabbed my attention lately…although I am planning to grab Kim Harrison’s latest book and I usually am struck with her characters’ dialogue, etc.

   by Little Lamb Lost on August 20th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
   
   

8. I just recently read two of Nalini Singh’s books back to back, Slave to Sensation and Visions of Heat, and all is I can say is “Wow!” They were awesome. I had so much trouble putting them down, even to sleep. These books made me cry, I felt angry aat moments of injustice and occasionally laughed at some funny moments. I was stunned by this paranormal series which caused me to feel multiple emotions and she is now a must buy author for me.

   by Cherie J on August 20th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
   
   

9. I am rReading Lora Leigh’s Hidden Agenda’s. It is awesome. I love the seals series. I need to find Tanner’s Scheme but walmart didn’t have it last time I looked.

   by Amy S. on August 20th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
   
   

10. I watched movie Cake the other night and the hero said to the heroine, “When’s the last time you had a date?” It just summed things up perfectly, because she didn’t want a relationship, didn’t really date. Thought that was a cool piece of dialogue.

    by Lis on August 20th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
    
    

11. I love killer first lines and dynamic first chapters. The first line of No Second Chance by Harlan Coben ”When the first bullet hit my chest, I thought of my daughter. ”

    Allison Brennan’s book See No Evil..opening first two lines in the prologue:

    ”The teenaged girl had the gun in her hand. Paul Judson was supposed to be her first kill.”

    I love books that start off great like those!

    by RachaelfromNJ on August 20th, 2007 at 5:06 pm
    
    

12. Just got thru reading Edge of Midnight by Shannon McKenna, who writes fabulous dialogue. I picked this one of Sean talking about Tam:

    “Really. She’s a fine-looking woman, sure, but she’s too goddamn skinny. It worries me. She should see a doctor, drink some Ovaltine, stop smoking. I don’t know. And she’s not my type, sexually. It’s like she’s made out of stainless steel. Steel doesn’t turn me on. Neither does fighting a duel to the death every goddamn second. It’s fun for a while, sure, but it’s exhausting. I’m a lover, not a fighter, you know? I like cuddling, tickling, hugging. Who could cuddle with Tam?”

    by Cathy on August 20th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
    
    

13. Yup - this line from Sweet Water by Anna Jeffery - as the hero was making love to the heroine with his fingers, he said - just pretend it is my 8 inches loving you.

    Then, there was the gutwrenching last few pages from Linda Howard’s Sarah’s Child, when he picks up his crying daughter. Sarah is his 2nd wife and he did not want any more children as both his children died along with his wife and he couldn’t risk losing another child - but fate steps in and Rome and Sarah do have a child. Rome ignores the child til the end of the book……

    by Pat L on August 20th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
    
    

14. Ah, Vivi~ I am a big action flick fan, too! I haven’t seen any of the Bourne films, though. The last really good action movie I saw was Transporter II…loves me some Jason Statham.

    I have several quotes from movies that I just love.
    From “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest:
    “Get out of my way son, you’re usin’ my oxygen.”

    From “Bull Durham” (a movie I love beyond belief!)
    “Man that ball got outta here in a hurry. I mean anything travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it, don’t you think? ”

    From “Army of Darkness”~ (Where the hero Ash, who works at the S-mart, is sucked into a vortex into medieval times and the locals are messing with him, bad!)
    ” Now listen up, you primitive screwheads. See this? This… is my BOOMSTICK! The 12-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart’s top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That’s right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about $109.95. It’s got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That’s right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart. You *got* that?”
    Cracks me up every time!

    From a book I just read, JR Ward’s “Lover Awakened”
    “Let me count the ways we just ain’t gonna go there!”

    by Angie T on August 20th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
    
    

15. From Hidden Agendas by Lora Leigh

    “Don’ you know? You own my soul, how could I help but love you?”

    by Amy S. on August 20th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
    
    

16. can’t remember an lines from books but my favorite from a movie is
    Chick digs scars
    Pain fades and glory never fades lol

    by Pamk on August 20th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
    
    

17. Okay, another one from Edge of Midnight:

    “Stop!” Tam’s voice rang with sharp command. “This is a teachable moment, cupcake. Don’t spoil it for him.”

    by Cathy on August 20th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
    
    

18. I have a horrible memory lol. Nothing beats “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” from of course Gone With the Wind.

    by catslady on August 20th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
    
    

19. I forgot to mention that I DID see Bourne Ultimatum. I liked it alot too, but my only problem was that the movie seemed to be moving faster then my brain could handle. I wish it didn’t move so fast at parts. Besides that, great movie!

    by RachaelfromNJ on August 20th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
    
    

20. oops I wrote Bourne Ultimatum. I meant Bourne Supremacy.

    by RachaelfromNJ on August 20th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
    
    

21. Hey Vivi, I just saw it this weekend and loved it. I want some more.

    Hmmm, I’ve read some memorable stuff in Brockmann, but nothing I can quote verbatim. But my favorite is in the “Die Hard” movie when Bruce Willis is all “Yippeekieyay, MF”. That said it all LOL.

    by Stacy ~ on August 21st, 2007 at 5:32 am
    
    

22. There are so many wonderful lines written by authors but I cannot remember them all right now as I type this. What is sticking in my mind was a very romantic scene I read in Julia Quinn’s “An Offer From A Gentleman”. Its from a scene where house maid Sophie Beckett dresses up in costume and looking like part of the ton sneaks off to a party where she meets Benedict Bridgerton. She tells him she cannot dance so he takes her to a hidden place in the house to teach her a few steps. Thats where these lines/this scene came in…

    “The music.” Her eyes widened with excitement. “I hear the music as I never have before.”
    His hand tightened, and the space between them diminished by several inches. “What do you see?” he asked.
    Sophie stumbled, but never took her eyes off his. “My soul.” she whispered. “I see my very soul.”
    He stopped dancing. “What did you say? he whispered.
    She held silent. The moment seemed too charged, too meaningful, and she was afraid she’d spoil it.
    How on earth was she going to go back to polishing Araminta’s shoes?
    “I know what you said.” Benedict said hoarsely. “I heard you, and…”
    “Don’t say anything” Sophie cut in. She didnt want him to tell her that he felt the same way, didnt want to hear anything that would leave her pining for this man forever.
    But it was probably already too late for that.
    He stared at her for an agonizingly long moment, then murmured, “I won’t speak. I won’t say a word.” And then, before she even had a second to breathe, his lips were on hers, exquisitly gentle and achingly tender.

    by April on August 21st, 2007 at 5:34 am
    
    

23. Must say, some really great lines here! Congrats to all who wrote them.

    by Pat L on August 21st, 2007 at 6:04 am
    
    

24. Only one I can remember is “Be scared. Be very scared” from Addams Family 2.

    by Minna on August 21st, 2007 at 6:44 am
    
    

25. I haven’t experienced that wow factor in quite some time so it’s great that everyone who has is sharing here so that we all now have some ideas where to find it.

    by Sue A. on August 21st, 2007 at 1:21 pm
    
    

26. Rachael, I love first lines in books too.

    Angie, Army of Darkness is one of my favorite quotable movies. “Give me some sugar, baby.” “I’m bad Ash, you’re good Ash. Goody goody toe-shoes.” Ah, good stuff!!

    Thanks for sharing some of your favorites everyone.

    by Vivi Anna on August 21st, 2007 at 1:37 pm
    
    

27. Forget the name of the Steven Seigal movie, but he’s a chef on a boat that bad guys take over.
    They find him and he says, “I’m just a lowly chef.”
    Then he kicks some serious butt.
    cmr

    by Chris Redding on August 21st, 2007 at 4:25 pm
    
    

28. Army of Darkness is one of my favorite quotable movies
    God, but I love that movie! And Bruce Campbell.
    Have you seen the USA series Burn Notice?
    Bruce is a supporting character…love that show.

    by Angie T on August 21st, 2007 at 6:56 pm
    
    

29. Chris - the movie was Under Seige

    by catslady on August 22nd, 2007 at 6:48 pm
    
    

30. Alice Audrey and Minna…

    I picked your names for prizes.

    Please email me at vivaciousvivianna@yahoo.ca to claim your books.

    Thanks everyone for commenting!!

    by Vivi Anna on August 24th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
    
    

31. wtg ladies

    by kim h on August 25th, 2007 at 6:11 pm