What Carly had to say on Friday, March 7th, 2008
HAPPY FRIDAY!
Today I am giving away an autographed ARC (advanced reading copy) of HOT PROPERTY!!!!!
You know the drill. Comment for a chance to win! (sorry this week’s contest open to US resident’s only)
Let’s make it interesting. Who’s your favorite HOT ZONE character and why?
Carly Phillips would like to take 100% credit for all her stories but the truth is, Carly’s strength is writing family, emotion, funky elderly people and animals. She couldn’t plot her way out of a paper bag, which is why she smartly found her plotmonkey pals early on in her writing career. Thanks to their support, Carly is now a NYT Bestselling author of 23 plus novels. Because writing doesn’t keep her busy enough, Carly is also a wife, a mother of one preteen and one teenage daughter, the primary care giver of her soft coated Wheaten terrier and an expert carpool mom.
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Happy Friday Everyone. Count Me In. I so can not what for the next Hot Zone Story to hit stores!
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Ooh, yeah! Count me in, please.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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I think after reading yesterday’s excerpt, it just might be Amy. I love stories with quirky family members. And hers seem to be right up there. They remind me of mine, so I guess I can sympathize with them and identify.
Off to work!
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The chandler boys!!!!!!! All of them were great. I like all the characters but those boys by far are my favorite. Happy Friday!
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I would love love love to win this book so I dont have to wait any longer to read it!!! haha but my fave character hands down is the uncle I love that he took his nieces in when he was a bachelor and he loves them all so much and how he acts gruff when he is really a softie inside and he just wants his nieces to be happy . I love this series………..lol
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Here I am, an avid historical romance reader, hanging my head in shame because I haven’t read any of the Hot Zone books. But, count me in to win this book since I am beginning to branch out to the contemps and I think I’ll be adding Carly’s books to my list of books-to-buy.
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Defintely count me in. Have been waiting for this. And my fav charachter is the uncle. Isnt he everyone’s? LOL.
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I really like Annabelle and Brandon together. And Uncle Yank of course.
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This is an awesome prize!! My favorite is Micki from Hot Number. I can relate to her. I’m looking forward to John’s story.
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I love this whole series. Can’t say that I have a favorite character though. Great prize though. Would love to get a chance to read this one first.
Have a nice weekend.
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I don’t know if I can choose a favorite. I love them all. Hmmmm probably Uncle Yank if I had to choose!
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PICK ME!!! PICK ME!!! I love the Hot Zone books and I don’t know if I can wait until July.
Have a great weekend.
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You want me to pick who I like most?! I don’t think that could ever happen. I’d love to read this before anyone else! Good luck everyone and have a good weekend
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Please count me in. I love Uncle Yank, but I think Micki is my favorite character. She just makes me think we could be friends. Can’t wait for Hot Property!!!
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Morning! hmmmmm favorite…..I like them all, but gotta go with Uncle Yank!
Have a great day everyone.
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Micki is my favorite character, because I identify with her need to be seen as a woman and not just one of the guys. I was raised by my dad, so I learned about cars, sports, and rock music. This is cool to guys, but it tends to make them think of you as a buddy instead of a woman they could love. :wave:
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Sophie, because she reminds me of my best friend to a T!!!!
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Carly, you asked for it…Count me in for this prize okay…now, my story about why I like my fav character is kinda long, but I am going to share it anyway…
My favorite Hot Zone character is Michelle (Micki) Jordan. Micki’s my fav character because she is me, sans the man of my dreams okay. Like her, when I was young, I was a bit of a tomboy; always running around with the boys and being treated like one of them, so it was difficult for me to transition from being just one of the boys to being a “girl” they would notice and like as one. Unloke Micki, being a tomboy wasn’t a trait I “fell” into, let’s say, but rather one of a defense mechanism. Remember the phrase, “Know thine enemy” (I might have changed it a littl)? Life experience taught me at a very young age that women were nothing but prey to the predatory males of the species; cousins, uncles, brothers, fathers, grandfathers. It was not a very good lesson for an open, trustworthy and naive young girl to learn. So being a tomboy became my armor of choice, which stayed with me throughout my early years until the 10th grade. That’s wehn I fell hard for this bball player in my school. I held my feelings in for a while, asked questions about him without showing too much emotion, and whenever he was around, my heart and my stomach often switched places. I hd to figure out how to get him to notice me, and like Micki, I sought advice, not from a sister like Sophie, but rather from my best friend. Slowly my outer appearance changed; I started to wear make-up, doing my nails, styling my hair (loved ponytails), wearing skirts, dresses and shoes that were not sneakers. Frankly, I stopped dressing like a bum….lol…but I didn’t know how to shed the armor on the inside. Despite these outward changes, I feared being rejected and being ridiculed by my peers for trying to be a “girl.” At first, I wasn’t taken seriously, yep kids would point and laugh (only the adults really said anything positive, most of them were shocked to see me dressed like that); I was like wallpaper to many of the guys in my school for a long time, then one day HE saw me. I just about passed out from lack of oxygen. It took some time, I didn’t want to be like any of the other girls he went out with, he used ‘em and left ‘em, but once I got to know him, I realized that one his reputation as a lothario was fictitious and just for show. We ended up together for 8 wonderful years; throughout high school and college. By the end of my senior year in college, he pushed me away, which tore my heart out. He played on my sympathy (calling to say how much he missed me and he wanted me to come home, then he got jealous questioning if I was seeing anyone at school, then he said I shouldn’t have gone to college so far from him: left NYC and went to school in RI). He played on my feelings for him and tried to make me feel guilty for being so far away, I did feel guilty for being so far away you know. One day, he called to let me know that he couldn’t be with me any more and that he found someone else and my heart stopped. That was the end of my great love affair. After this experience, I locked my heart away and threw away the key. I told myself that I didn’t need any man. I was afraid of being hurt like that again; I guess I have a bit of Annabelle (Annie) in me too. So I reverted back to wearing my armor of choice; being one of the boys and playing the role of wallpaper. No wonder I am still alone…fear is a very powerful emotion, it definitely let you lose out on alot of things; but knowing that doesn’t cause me to release it…story for another time…
See Carly, I told you it was long…lol…
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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I love all of the characters (I am being SO diplomatic)….do I have to pick one? If I did, I’d have to pick all of the ladies…they are all so strong, but family is so important to them. They take care of their uncle and put him in his place.
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What a great prize, an ARC, I want the book if not only for the cover, lol.
I took today of to spend with my daughter, hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!
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My favorite would have to be Annabelle from HOT Stuff. :dog1:
She is most like me the peace keeper in the family.
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MICKI I love her ad I relate to her. Overcoming being the tomboy and trying to become a ‘girlie’ girl is something I relate to. But I guess it came in handy cause my husband is a huge sports fan! Can’t wait to read the new book!!!!!
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ANOTHER GREAT BOOK I AM SURE I HAVE LOVED THIS SERIES….
UNCLE YANK AND HIS STUBBORN ATTITUDE IS ONE OF MY FAVS…. AND TO HAVE 3 GIRLS AND ONE SPECIAL GIRL WHO LOVED HIM AND WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR HIM AND KEPT HIS AGENCY RUNNING….. THAT IS HOW FAMILY SHOULD BE…… I LOVE ALL OF YOUR BOOKS AND CAN NOT WAIT TO READ THIS ONE….
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I’d like the book to complete my collection. I’d say Annabelle is my favorite for the simple reason that she was the most memorable to me.
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Uncle Yank is my favorite. :giggle: What an awesome prize!
I’d love to win. :pray:
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I truly love all your characters, Carly! But if I had to pick one from the Hot Zone series, I’m going with Riley from Hot Item. Yep. I liked him. :wink:
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My Favorite Hot Zone so far is…Micki & Damian…I LOVE Baseball and the romance that they have wow! I wish i could see it in a movie!! I also love the RED SOX! Repeat! :arrr:
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Yup, I know the drill. Count me in. Can’t wait to see what Saturday’s guest author post will be.
Have a good weekend everyone!
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:wink: :wink:
I really loved Micki from Hot Number. In college, I always felt like the least “girly” of my group of friends. Slowly, I made a change, with their help and became a much more confident person. I already had the man, now my husband, but I really connected to Micki when I read that book!
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Riley Nash. Have a great weekend every one!!!!!!!!!
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Im going with Riley Nash, he’s my sexy man choice… Happy Friday and have a good weekend everyone! I will be out celebrating my 30th birthday on Saturday! Maybe i will get to meet a sexy man like Riley on Saturday for my birthday…
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Happy Friday, everyone! What an exciting prize, Carly!!
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I love all the characters in the Hot Zone and I can not wait for this book.
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i have never missed any of Carly’s books and don’t intend to start now…Micki and Damien were my favorites throughout the series….i can’t wait for the next set
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I would love to win an ARC of Hot Property. Great prize! TGIF!
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Count me in! Happy Friday to you too! All the characters are awesome, if I have to choose one I’d have to say the Uncle. Don’t we all have someone like that in all of our families. LOL
Thanks,
Andie
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Hi Carly -whoo for the new release!
My favorite hot zone hero is Brandon Vaughn – I love the heroes always, but he was so fun to read- and an ex football player!
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I so love all these characters, it’s nearly impossible to pick one! If a gun was to my head, I’d probably say Annabelle. I think I relate to her most. Carly, I love all your books and would be honored to get an advanced copy of the next one!!
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:readdabook: I love Carly’s stories and I think all of her heroes are hot! One of my favorites is Riley Nash because he is smart, funny, sexy, and all mALE.
God Bless,
Rhonda
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Happy Friday! I’m getting ready to head home early from work. We’re getting lots of snow. Hope everyone has a great weekend. :cold:
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I would give my right arm to have and advance copy lol I loved Micki she could handle the guys I love all the hot men :flamer: I love all the sisters each one has their own personality yet they are close. I love these books because I wanted to go into sports public relations.
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I love all of your books it is so hard to pick just 1 character. The sisters are awesome but if I have to pick… Sophie Jordan. I just loved how she was finally able to let loose and get some needed Sophie attention!
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My favorite is Brandon, just because he was my first Hot Zone guy. I’m loyal like that.
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Good Morning and Happy Friday.
Along with each sister’s story, I enjoyed the antics of Lola and Uncle Yank. They remind me of so many couples and the trials and tribulations of a relationship.
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Uncle Yank is my favorite character. He is such a great man to have raised three wonderful girls. Without Uncle Yank there would be no story to write, he is the glue that held the family together. I also really loved the back story of his relationship with Lola (who I also adore). I am truly excited about reading this book! The series has been wonderful so far! I am nearly 4 months pregnant and would love the advanced reading copy to relax with during the down time before my little one gets here!!
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Hey Carly.. A friend of mine got me started reading your books… i cant put the down… i have so many other books that i havent read… but yet i still re-read yours… over and over again!!!! my favorite hot zone character is… well I cant pick just one! I fell in love with all of them!!!
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Oooh, great prize. Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a great weekend.
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My favorite Hot Zone character is Annabelle. Even though I am a total baseball fan
her story resonated the most with me. Her strengths and even her vulnerabilities made her lovable and easy to root for!
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I think that all of the characters are great but I would have to go with Uncle Yank. I love how he cares for his neices and how stubborn he can be…
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I like Sophie because she is so calm and sexy. I wish I could be more like her.
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After yesterday’s excerpt, Roper is way up there, with Amy not far behind! With her mother
and aunt on hand, they are still relatively sane!
Pat Cochran
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I love all your books! :grin1: Count me in!
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Oh fun!! I would have to say Micki, she reminds me of me!! She’s one of the guys who wants to be seen as the woman shes become. Have a great weekend everyone!
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I like them all, but my favorite would probably be Riley and Sophie.
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My favorite character? Yank! Who wouldn’t/couldn’t love a man that has a heart big enough to take and and raise those girls. Lola saw his cgarm from the beginning.
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I would pick Uncle Yank for his quirky lovable character, Riley for being so damn sexy and Annabelle because she is so much like my sister. :heart1:
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Love the expert Yesterday! I am ready for theis book to be out! Have a great weekend!
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Well, if I don’t count all the sexy characters I would say Uncle Yank.. Just love him…..
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Have I mentioned my great love of ARCs and my special shelf on my bookshelf just for those? :giggle:
Favorites? It’s always the men. Men men men
:heart1:
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I love all the books and characters from the Hot Zone, but if I have to pick one character, it would be Micki. She reminds me a little of myself. I was a huge tomboy growing up. I didn’t care about makeup and fancy clothes. Even now as a mother of 2 girls (and 2 boys), I find it hard to be “girlie” with them. :lips:
Loved the excerpt yesterday. I think I’ll re-read the first 3 books in anticipation of ‘Hot Property’. :flower4you: Of course, if I were to win the ARC…..
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I’m dying for this weeks prize, so I’m not above begging…Pleeeeeease pick me!!
lol
I love all the characters of the Hot Zone but I think Rose and Darla are a hoot! They keep the story fun.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Annabelle Jordan is my favorite–partly because she was the first one that I got attached to in the first book and partly because I identify with her on many levels. So glad that you are adding a book to this series!!
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I hope everyone has a great weekend. What a great prize . Autographed ARC of HOT PROPERTY. My favorite hot zone character is all of them. Carly I love all your books .
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This book looks hot! I would love to win it!!!
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I have to say its Uncle Yank and the dog. They are so hilarious. Happy Friday
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Hi, I just come over to enter for this book seen your bulletin over on myspace. It’s an interesting book too. Have a good day and take care, :)
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I don’t think I can pick just one character! Like a lot of the others I loved Uncle Yank but also all the sisters & the men they fell in love with.
You are such a good author, Carly, that I loved each character for themselves! I would love to win this prize. Can’t wait to read Hot Property. :heart1:
Everyone have a great weekend.
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uNCLE yANK i WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS BOOK!!!!
STAY WELL EVERYONE I HAVE THIS VIRUS AND JUST WANT IT TO GO AWAY
DONNA
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I have to admit that I haven’t read this series, but I’m going to enjoy this weekend! It’s my birthday this Sunday and I don’t go back to work until Wednesday.
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definitely Riley. Yum.
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Guess what??? ITS MY BIRTHDAY IN 4 DAYS
:SIGH: I dont think I can pick a favorite book OR character. I love them all. :wub:
And just because it makes me laugh, I’m putting this icon on here…I bust out laughing every time I see it.
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Count me in! I can’t wait to read the next “Hot Zone” book! It is very hard to choose a favorite but I have to say I do love Uncle Yank. What a character he is!
Happy Friday everyone!
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I love the Hot Zone series!!! I especially love Damian in Hot Number because he’s a baseball player. Enough said.
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:scratch3: Hum… I do not know which character is my fav, but I would love to be entered in the contest! Happy Friday!!!
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I’m in. I can’t wait to read it, no matter how I get it.
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I would have to say the Chandler Boys are my favorite. All of your characters seem so real…almost like family when you’re reading about them. Happy Friday to everyone!
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Holy Moly! That is one HOT cover! I can’t wait to read this one!
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Wow Carly the cover is hot too! Happy Friday everyone.
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I can’t pick just one—it is the Chandler boys!
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Sorry, I haven’t read any either but I’d love to
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Hello Plotmonkeys and Jungle Jabbers,
I’d love an ARC.
I found out today my right ankle is fractured so I see an orthopedic surgeon next Tuesday to figure out how to treat it. My doctor gave me a new scrip to hopefully squash this infection I’ve been fighting for the past week. One things for sure, I never do things half way. :giggle:
Cher
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I liked Riley Nash the best. He was in the first book of this series that I read.
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My favorite is Micki. I love hero’s that are into sports. It’s my favorite. love how she transforms herself. That was my favorite book of all 3.
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While I love the sisters and Uncle Yank, I would have to say my favorite character is Lola. She is a very smart, dedicated person and she stands by those she loves. She is not afraid to speak her mind and will fight when needed. The fact that she stood up to Uncle Yank and didn’t just give in says a lot about her character. She set aside her life and her love for Yank to raise the girls. Not many people would do that. There needs to be more people like her in the world.
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While I have enjoyed all of the characters in the series, my favorite would have to be Lola. She’s spunky and smart and dedicated… and the list goes on. But the one thing that makes her my favorite is her LOVE… her love for Yank and for the girls! She knew a good thing when it was right in front of her and she didn’t let that get away! I think that is AMAZING! If only others were like that.
Well, take care and congratulations on the new book!! May it be that I win a copy or that I get to buy it… I soooo can’t wait to read it.
*smooch*
Connie
Oh yeah… HAPPY FRIDAY!! Yee Haw, the weekend is here!!
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Um, Fred is my favorite character? Sorry, I guess I should have taken the suggestion to read your books before this post!
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What a
:prize
count me in
I love Uncle Yank and Lola also because she is spunky like Jackie said in her post.
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Uncle Yank or Micki – tough pick
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Hmmmmmm, it’s so hard to pick a favorite, but I would have to go with Micki. Can’t wait to read the lastest book and the just look at the cover all day long LOL!!!
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Uncle Yank or Sophie – It’s hard to pick. They all made me laugh out loud!
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I LOVE ALL THE CHARACTERS. COUNT ME IN. SNOW EARLY
THIS MORNING AND SUN AT 11 AM AND ALL SNOW HAD
DISAPPEARED.
ALICE IN TEXAS
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I would have to say Uncle Yank turns my crank!
All the characters are really great though Carly! I will be singing, “Happy days are here again!” if I win your sizzling book!
Woof, woof!
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I liked Micki best because she’s someone I would want to be friends with. She was athletic and fun but wanted to be seen as a woman too. I really loved the way her character developed throughout her story.
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I’d like to learn about the characters in your HOT ZONE by receiving an ARC.
Have a great week-end.
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I love all the characters but my favorite would be a tie between Uncle Yank and Mikki. I would love to have the ARC. I loved this series and can’t wait to read the next book.
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Count me in. :)
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I would have to say Uncle Yank – he is gruff, but really loves his girls.
And oh, yes I would LOOOOVE to win this book. Is this the last one???? Please say NOOOO.
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Hmmmm . . . it is hard to pick one character. I love Uncle Yank but then again I love all the characters. I can’t wait for Hot Property to be released.
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Would love to win this book.