Ask Bella Andre - January 17, 2013 discussion

Did you fall in love right alongside Chase and Chloe? Could you visualize the beauty of Marcus's winery of the glamour of Chase's photo shoots? Maybe you just love quilting.

Join us for a book club discussion of the first installment in Bella Andre's contemporary romance series, The Sullivans.

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Oh, what's more? We've got prizes! Yup, one lucky participant will win a "Come A Little Bit Closer" romantic swag basket, specially compiled to celebrate book #7 in the series!

And what does the special "Come A Little Bit Closer" gift basket include? It's a romantic movies swag basket! So we've got the standard Sullivans swag—bookmarks, pens, notepads, and a $25 iTunes gift card with Bella's specially recommended romantic playlist. Then we've got a whole bunch of awesomely romantic movies, including: Casablanca, Gone With The Wind, My Fair Lady, The Notebook, Pride & Prejudice, Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Must Love Dogs, Two Weeks Notice, and Laws of Attraction. Cool, huh?

What I loved about this book was it was classic romance. Hero and heroine meet, are antagonistic towards each other, let their attraction build, then fall into each others arms.

I would have liked to see more of the surrounding characters brought in and I thought the scene with Chloe's ex a bit rushed. It could have been built up for more tension

Carrie -- I agree with you. The part with the ex seemed up to come up all of a sudden and was resolved very quickly. More of a build up wouldn't have felt so rushed. But other than that, I really enjoyed Chase and Chloe's story.

My favorite part of Chloe and Chase's story was Chloe herself. I could really relate to her hesitancy to let love in after her messy divorce. I think a lot of women can relate.

I loved this story!!! Of course I totally love Chase...that bathroom/bathtub scene was the best!!!

Personally I was happy the scene with the ex was resolved quickly, although he was a part of the story and Chloe, I was happy to see him dealt with. :)

i dont think ill ever forget the bathtub scene!

Tami wrote: "i dont think ill ever forget the bathtub scene!"

Ha, ha, I know!!!!! It's one of those parts of a book that just stays with you!!!

Carrie wrote: "What I loved about this book was it was classic romance. Hero and heroine meet, are antagonistic towards each other, let their attraction build, then fall into each others arms.

I would have like..."

Hi Carrie! I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Actually, you might be interested to know that when Harlequin MIRA puts out the paperback of THE LOOK OF LOVE on May 28th, it will be a greatly extended and enhanced edition of the story. Soon after, I will also update the digital version of the book as well. I love the current version of the book - but I'm also really pleased with the chance to get back in there and make their love story even richer. :) Bella

Terri wrote: "Carrie -- I agree with you. The part with the ex seemed up to come up all of a sudden and was resolved very quickly. More of a build up wouldn't have felt so rushed. But other than that, I really e..."

Thanks, Terri. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Emlyn wrote: "My favorite part of Chloe and Chase's story was Chloe herself. I could really relate to her hesitancy to let love in after her messy divorce. I think a lot of women can relate."

Emlyn - I've heard from so many women who've read the book and said the same thing - that they could totally relate to her situation and her fears about future love.

Sue wrote: "I loved this story!!! Of course I totally love Chase...that bathroom/bathtub scene was the best!!!

Personally I was happy the scene with the ex was resolved quickly, although he was a part of the..."

Sue - I'm LOL-ing about your bathtub scene comment! You have to know that I LOVED writing that scene. Still one of my favorites. :)

I cant wait to get all the books on my real bookshelves!!

Tami wrote: "i dont think ill ever forget the bathtub scene!"

I know I won't! Even as I was writing it, I was wondering what in the heck Chase and Chloe were doing?!?! But of course, it was just how things needed to play out for them....

Sue wrote: "Tami wrote: "i dont think ill ever forget the bathtub scene!"

Ha, ha, I know!!!!! It's one of those parts of a book that just stays with you!!!"

:))))))))

and it was fantastic! they needed that push together anyway, what better way to do it!!

I'll have to get the paper version when it comes out! This was my favorite one! :)

Did you all enjoy the glimpse into the world of fashion photography? I know I did! I also loved that Chloe was able to use her quilting skills to save the day.

Emlyn wrote: "Did you all enjoy the glimpse into the world of fashion photography? I know I did! I also loved that Chloe was able to use her quilting skills to save the day."

Yes, that was great!