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What Leslie had to say on Friday, August 4th, 2006
Jungle Madness Friday
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Here Comes Trouble!!!

In honor of my current release, and in honor of the fabulous Monkey pj’s Julie got all of us for Atlanta, I’m offering this week’s Jungle Madness winner a chance to be an honorary Plotmonkey. You’ll get your very own Monkey PJ top…with my favorite slogan, HERE COMES TROUBLE!!!

Along with the sleep shirt, the winner will get an autographed copy of either She Drives Me Crazy, or She’s Got The Look, my first two HQN single title romances. Both of them are full of trouble, too!

Just comment and I’ll draw a random winner this weekend.

Speaking of HERE COMES TROUBLE, here’s a shameless plea: I could REALLY use your support on this book. I’m very worried about the future of the TROUBLE books and a vote in the bookstore could make a big difference for me. So if you like my books in the past, or like the excerpts you’ve read, and you are thinking of buying the book, I am falling on my knees begging you to do it. I *promise*–if you like my books, you will NOT be disappointed by this one. It’s very funny, very sexy, very outrageous.

Begging done. As always, THANK YOU for your amazing support and encouragement!

Leslie

Leslie

LeslieLeslie Kelly used to say she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, but then she discovered Nancy Drew books. Being a flashlight-under-the-covers-nose-in-book reader throughout her childhood, she couldn’t think of anything else she’d rather do as an adult than continue to lose herself in fictional stories. Her real life marriage of 20 years to the man of her dreams is a constant reinforcement that happily-ever-afters really can happen…and that they’re worth writing about. Living in Maryland, Leslie spends her non-writing time laughing a lot with the above-mentioned romance hero and their three daughters. Though an author of more than thirty sexy, contemporary comedies, she has recently branched out to write dark romantic suspense under the pseudonym Leslie Parrish.

86 comments to “Jungle Madness Friday”

  1. Karen says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 6:31 am · Link

    Love the shirt!:love2:



  2. Cheryl S. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 6:46 am · Link

    That shirt is so gorgeous!! As always, an awesome prize package! :D



  3. Stacy ~ says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 6:48 am · Link

    Oh that’s a cute shirt! And Leslie, you don’t need t beg – I’ll look for it the next time I’m at the bs- any excuse to buy another great book! :D



  4. Maureen says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 6:51 am · Link

    It’s a very cool prize this week.



  5. Nancy says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:15 am · Link

    Who can resist the opportunity to win a free book?

    Nancy



  6. Karen k R says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:33 am · Link

    :party: have a nice weekend. It’s finally cooled off here so i’m heading to the mall.



  7. Julie S says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:44 am · Link

    I’m heading to the bookstore tomorrow…
    Have a great weekend everyone!
    :cooldance:



  8. Sue says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:46 am · Link

    I already have the book it’s next
    I love the cool prize



  9. Sue says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:48 am · Link

    Oh I mean HERE COMES TROUBLE!



  10. Yolanda says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:02 am · Link

    The shirt is cute. But books are like shoes and purses/bags – you can never have to many! Looking forward to checking out the Trouble books!



  11. Minna says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:23 am · Link

    That is such a cool shirt!:D



  12. Darcey says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:30 am · Link

    I buy ALL your books and I have already started reading it. It was available at Amazon even before it was available at EHarlequin. I just started it but you’re right. No one will be disappointed. I was laughing out loud in the FIRST chapter!! I love Mortimer Potts! He’s a real hoot. I want to see more books based in Trouble, PA.



  13. Beth says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:35 am · Link

    I’m with everyone else love the shirt and who can resist a free book.
    Hope everyone has a great day !



  14. Kim says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:38 am · Link

    Love the shirt! :party: I can always use a good book to read. :thumbsup:



  15. sharon.b says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:40 am · Link

    great shirt, love the book. great weekend.



  16. joelle says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:41 am · Link

    love this cute shirt. adorable. wow!



  17. Vicki says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:41 am · Link

    OMG…I love the shirt!!! I’ll be buying the book tomorrow after the TARA meeting. :cooldance: I can’t wait to read it and did I say that I LOVE the shirt. :bowdown:



  18. ellie says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:41 am · Link

    irresistible shirt. Will buy the book this weekend.



  19. pearl says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:42 am · Link

    cutest shirt ever. will get the book on the weekend.



  20. diane says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:43 am · Link

    a must have for the shirt. have a great weekend.



  21. Maureen A says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:57 am · Link

    That shirt is too cute!!!



  22. Kathleen says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:58 am · Link

    Love the shirt and the books!!!! Sign ME UP!!!:cheer:



  23. Patricia J says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:00 am · Link

    I would look great in that shirt reading your book!!!



  24. Amy says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:01 am · Link

    Great prizes and I love your books! :cheer: Happy Friday! :cocktail:



  25. Sarah C says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:02 am · Link

    How did you know that that was my middle name??!!! :D



  26. Shannon T says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:04 am · Link

    I loved the town of Trouble and can’t wait for more! Wishing you the best of luck!



  27. TRICIA says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:26 am · Link

    :D Leslie,

    The shirt is awesome.

    To everyone else – Here comes Trouble is great! go out and get a copy! Please I personally need to know what happens to max’s brothers and Sabrina’s sister!

    2 :thumbsup2::thumbsup2:



  28. Lindsay N says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:27 am · Link

    I LOVE that shirt and the books. Pick me. Have a good weekend. :wave:



  29. ev says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:29 am · Link

    Down girl!! Already bought the book!!:thumbsup: Haven’t had a chance to read it yet- gotta do some housework occasionally!!:hissyfit:
    and it’s a great prize too!! If we don’t win it, where can we buy it???:bowdown:



  30. Barbara-Jo says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:29 am · Link

    As akways, another great prize! Sign me up. Leslie, I don’t think you have to beg to much with this crowd! Can’t wait to read it. :D



  31. katie says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:32 am · Link

    Leslie….cute shirt! Another book for me to buy! I am so brain-dead…is it a ‘sequel’ to the other two (Okay, I am so lame and slow, it is not funny, if it is half as good as the pecan pie scene, I am SOOOO there…I can’t look at a pecan pie the same way….hubby wants one for his birthday…what am I going to do?).

    Janelle: I do have a question for you, though…..first of all, you were SO right, “Seduced” was SOO much better than “Tempted”. I didn’t know it could get any better…..are you planning on a book for Natalie (Ryan’s sister)? Geez, I had to re-read the juicy bits in “Seduced”, PLUS turn up the A/C way high (I think I almost froze my three little ones!).



  32. Jamie says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:37 am · Link

    That’s an awesome shirt.

    I’m reading Here Comes Trouble now. I’m totally in agreement with Darcey – Mortimer Potts is a great character. :) Love the Feeney twins, too. :happy2:



  33. Jennifer C says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:41 am · Link

    What a cute shirt. :)
    I have already bought and read Here Comes Trouble and I loved it. I hope that we get to hear more about everyone in Trouble.:lol:



  34. Leslie Kelly says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:59 am · Link

    Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the support and positive comments!!! For those of you who’ve read it, yes, I am *planning* more Trouble stories. I’m writing Allie Cavanaugh’s story now–it is a novella and will be out next summer. (She hooks up with a “Gypsy King” carny man…hot hot hot!) Mike’s book is next summer, too, and his heroine is the great-niece of Ida Mae and Ivy…he better hope she hasn’t inherited their murderous streak. :lol: Beyond that, it’s all up in the air.

    Katie, no, this book isn’t at all connected to She Drives Me Crazy or She’s Got The Look. Just offering one of those as the prize this week, but there’s no connection.

    And for everyone who asked, this shirt is available on Amazon! That’s where I got the image.

    Leslie



  35. Rachael D. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 10:04 am · Link

    Hey Leslie! Great prizes! Please enter me, I would LOVE to win! :love2:



  36. carol carlson says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 10:29 am · Link

    I am on my way to book store after work.



  37. Madison says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 10:57 am · Link

    :fryingpan:
    I feel like I’ve been thru the ringer this week. I hope everyone has a good weekend. Leslie, Hope you sales soar.



  38. Cherie Japp says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:12 am · Link

    Great prize as usual. Cute shirt and a book. Great combination. Have a great weekend everyone!



  39. Sue Mont says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:19 am · Link

    LOVE THE SLEEP SHIRT! Shameless begging? Love that too! Please enter me in contest.



  40. Gigi says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:27 am · Link

    Lookin’ for a copy of HCT this weekend.:doggie:

    We off for school clothes and a bridesmaid fitting today. Wish me luck.:doggie:

    Everyone have a safe happy weekend.:doggie:
    Oh, and try out the Psych show tonight on the USA network. FUNNY!!



  41. Patricia says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:30 am · Link

    Free books and free pjs? I’m in.

    Will “vote” at Wal-mart this weekend.



  42. Cryna says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:38 am · Link

    Love the prize package……..:thumbsup2: good luck everyone.

    Leslie, I picked up Here Comes Trouble on Wednesday at Walmart and it was the last copy in that particular store………..:P Also managed to get Carly’s Summer Lovin’ at the same time…………so I was a happy camper………



  43. kim H says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:40 am · Link

    cool shirt, please don’t put me in drawing. iwill go out and buy trouble. love your books leslie:cheer:



  44. evanne says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:43 am · Link

    Leslie, Your stories are better than homemade cookies. I’ve been looking for an excuse to put together an Amazon order. :love2:



  45. cherylann says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:45 am · Link

    :thumbsup: Great Prize. pick me:wave:

    :love2: the shirt

    I started reading “Here Come Trouble” yetserday afternoon:thumbsup2:



  46. cherylann says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:47 am · Link

    Mortimer Potts and the twin sisters :happy2:



  47. Jennifer K. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:05 pm · Link

    Y’all offer such cool prizes. Count me in!



  48. Zara says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:18 pm · Link

    Oh, what an awesome prize! I love that shirt! I want to be a monkey! :cheer:

    Of course, books are always the best prize! :present:

    I already have HERE COMES TROUBLE. Bought it, read it, loved it! I too am now a big Mortimer Potts fan! I loved the part with Ida Mae and Ivy lol. Too funny! I wish he was real so that I could adopt him as my Grandfather. Sabrina and Max’ story was simply wonderful! Ya’ll will want to buy this one! :cheer:



  49. Janelle says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:23 pm · Link

    I can’t wait to see who gets that ADORABLE Plotmonkey t-shirt! Good luck, everyone! And if you haven’t read HERE COMES TROUBLE — RUN to your bookstore and get it! It’s laugh-out-loud funny with a hero that is YUMMY.

    Katie — I knew you’d enjoy SEDUCED! I had such fun writing that story, and I just loved Ryan. As for Ryan’s sister Natalie, I’m sorry, but she doesn’t have her own story.



  50. RobynL says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:24 pm · Link

    A very cool night shirt; love it. No need to beg but if it helps so much the better. LOL.



  51. Mary says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:25 pm · Link

    Awesome Prize Leslie. Count me In. I loved your exerpts and added your book to my reading list.



  52. Arlene says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:38 pm · Link

    Leslie, waaay cool shirt!!!!! She Drives Me Crazy is in my TBR pile. No begging necessary.:P



  53. tyne e. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:38 pm · Link

    yay! what a fantastic prize! I already bought your book leslie but I will buy another for my best friend.



  54. Barb V. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:50 pm · Link

    Amazon shipped my copy of Here Come Trouble on July 31st. I’m so hoping it arrives soon! Love the shirt.



  55. Dena says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:51 pm · Link

    What a great prize and then to be an honorary Plotmonkey,too cool. There’s no begging needed Leslie,I read the excerpt and it does sound sexy and funny a great combination, I’ll definitely be getting it. I hope the sales are really good so the line can continue.:love2:



  56. michele lenore says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:56 pm · Link

    Hurray it’s Friday!:cheer:

    I absolutely adore the shirt! :thumbsup: It would be an awesome addition to my ever growing t-shirt collection. I will have to check it out on Amazon if I don’t happen to win. :wink:

    And a free book!? Way Cool! :cooldance:



  57. Ardie says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 12:58 pm · Link

    I just finished reading “Here Comes Trouble” and I loved it. :party: A girl can never have enough “Trouble.”



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    Love the shirt!:)

    I’m planning a trip to Borders this weekend…I have a giftcard that’s burning a hole in my pocket! I’ll be looking for your book!



  59. Sunny Lyn says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 1:30 pm · Link

    :cheer: omg – what AWESOME prizes – and I can’t wait to read that book!!!!!



  60. Melissa V says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 2:20 pm · Link

    hi, that shirt is too perfect for me. i love that monkey! and the songs of those book titles too. :love2:



  61. Donna M says:
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    I love the shirt! Great prize with the book. Thanks. :present: Here Comes Trouble is on my list of books to buy. It sounds great. :) I’m sure sales will soar, you are a wonderful author. :thumbsup2:
    Have a great weekend everyone. :cooldance:



  62. jeanne says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 2:54 pm · Link

    What fun :cheer: (you need a plotmonkey icon lol). Thanks for the chance to win and I’m looking forward to reading one of your books.



  63. Estella Kissell says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 2:58 pm · Link

    Cute shirt! I buy all of your books!



  64. Carolyn A. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 3:07 pm · Link

    Hello Leslie,
    I just finished “Here Comes Trouble” and I absolutely LOVED it! It’s a great read – very funny and sexy too!! I recommend it to everyone – go out and get it!
    Cute tee-shirt!! Have a great weekend everyone!



  65. Crystal F. says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 3:13 pm · Link

    I will be looking for Here Comes Trouble tonight after DH and I go out to eat. I loved She Drives Me Crazy and I’m anxious to read She Drives Me Crazy. Love your humor and your books! I also really want that shirt.:D



  66. Diana says:
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    What a cute shirt, Leslie! I’m definitely going to check out Here Comes Trouble because I love all your books that I’ve read. :)

    Diana



  67. Kelly R says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 4:15 pm · Link

    V. cute shirt. I’m wondering where Julie got the PJs. Good luck on sales for HERE COMES TROUBLE. :thumbsup:



  68. Jill Vatican says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 4:45 pm · Link

    Happy Friday Everyone! :wave:



  69. Sanjay says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 5:08 pm · Link

    Lol, Leslie, I’m baaccckkk entering yet another of your contests. Not that I’m greedy, (well…. I’m a notorious bookworm, so I guess I am, still…) but I do so want to win that lovely shirt and the even lovelier book (my second choice, remember?).

    Thanks!



  70. Shelley says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 5:43 pm · Link

    Nice Package ~ count me in. Thanks :party:



  71. Rose Ella says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 6:34 pm · Link

    Love the t-shirt and would love to win. I haven’t checked in on a Friday before but am glad I did today. I look forward to getting your new Trouble book. Look forward to reading it.
    Rose



  72. Angie says:
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    Oooooo! Count me in! That shirt is too cute for words!
    I love your books Leslie…I’ll be glad to pick up “HCT” !
    Its on my TBB list anyway!!! :thumbsup:



  73. Heather Harper says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 6:55 pm · Link

    :thumbsup: I buy all of your books.

    So if I win, you can pick a second person to win a free book. Since I already have it. :lol:



  74. Carol says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:35 pm · Link

    That’s such a fabulous prize. :thumbsup: I love tshirts and your books!
    :thankyou: Thank you for the chance to win both!



  75. Sheryl M says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:43 pm · Link

    I have already bought the book, but hopefully will have time to read it soon!! Love the shirt…wonder who has ben spying on me to know that about me?! :thankyou:



  76. Jennifer says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 7:53 pm · Link

    Always love your books & look forward to each & every one of them. Thanks for the chance to win!



  77. Julie says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 8:25 pm · Link

    Way Cool! As always you guys are the BEST!

    Julie



  78. KimW says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 9:17 pm · Link

    Neat prize! That t-shirt is perfect for me. lol Please enter me in the drawing.



  79. Elisa Varey says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 10:13 pm · Link

    What an awesome prize… My middle name is trouble…:thumbsup:
    Have a good weekend all…



  80. Laure says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:22 pm · Link

    What a cute shirt. Great prize pack! Here Comes Trouble ought to be my motto, lol.



  81. Jen says:
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     · August 4th, 2006 at 11:53 pm · Link

    Love the contests. Maybe someday I’ll win one!



  82. Sue A. says:
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     · August 5th, 2006 at 1:00 am · Link

    I agree with everyone, it’s a very cool shirt. Have a “cool” weekend!



  83. Susan P. says:
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     · August 5th, 2006 at 7:11 pm · Link

    The t-shirt and book would be a fun prize! Of course, you’d have to wear the shirt while reading the book.



  84. Jennifer Y. says:
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     · August 5th, 2006 at 7:26 pm · Link

    Great prize! I’d love to enter if not too late!



  85. Karen T. says:
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     · August 5th, 2006 at 9:46 pm · Link

    Count me in for the contest.



  86. Dorothy says:
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     · August 6th, 2006 at 12:27 am · Link

    :thumbsup2:You are a great writer,i will look for the book,Sounds good