We Love Lisa Kleypas discussion

                             
         ~ All Together Now: A December Group Challenge ~

We’re going to see if we can all pitch in and spell something.

For December let’s try the words “Celebrate the wonders of the season with Lisa Kleypas.”

RULES: Only ONE book per person may be submitted. You may reserve your letter now, on a first come, first serve. However, you may change your mind later in the month, just let us know as soon as possible.

Read a book with a title, series name, author’s (first or last name), character (first or last name), that begin with the letter that correspond to letters of the words we have chosen. You may ignore the indefinite and definite articles (a, an, the, etc.).

Example of Spell-It-Out in Post #2 below. If you need to know, here is info on how to Add a Book or Bookcover Link.

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C. - The Christmas Room by Catherine Anderson [To be read by Sharlene.]
E. - ✔ Evergreen Springs, by RaeAnne Thayne ★★★✩✩ [Read by Angela.]
L. - ✔ Listen to Me, by Kristen Proby ★★★★★ [Read by Sonja.]
E. -
B. - ✔ The Bridges of Madison County, by Robert James Waller ★★½✩✩ [Read by Mary.]
R. -
A. - Alexander, Victoria - What Happens At Christmas [To be read by Lindy-Lane.]
T. - ✔ Through the Woods, by Emily Carroll ★★★★✩ [Read by Miss Kate.]
E. -

T. -
H. -
E. -

W. - ✔ Where Serpents Sleep, by C.S. Harris ★★★★✩ [Read by Kathie.]
O. -
N. -
D. - ✔ Desire, by Amanda Quick ★★★★✩ [Read by AliciaJ.]
E. -
R. -
S. - Scandal at the Christmas Ball by M. Kaye & B. Scott [To be read by Carol.]

O. -
F. -

T. -
H. -
E. -

S. -
E. -
A. -
S. -
O. -
N. -

W. -
I.  -
T. -
H. -

L. - ✔ Love and a Latte, by Jamie Pope. ★★★✩✩ [Read by Elena.]
I. -
S. -
A. -

K. - Kristen Ashley's The Golden Dynasty
L. - Loretta Chase - A Duke in Shining Armor [To be read by Molly.]
E. -
Y. -
P. -
A. -
S. -

Spell-It-Out Example - We used all Lisa Kleypas books, but that isn’t a requirement.

L. - Lisa Kleypas; author of Sugar Daddy
I. - Iona Cannon: character in Lady Sophia's Lover, by Lisa Kleypas
S. - Stokehurst #2 - Prince of Dreams, by Lisa Kleypas
A. - Again the Magic, by Lisa Kleypas]

    
AliciaJ			D
Angela			E
Carol			S
Elena			L
Kathie			W
Lindy-Lane 		A
Mary			B
Miss Kate		T
Molly			L
Sharlene 		C
Sonja 		 	L
Vintage			K
  

Hi, Lisa Kay. Could I please have an S for by Marguerite Kaye & Bronwyn Scott

Welcome to the team, Carol!

Can I have a C for by Catherine Anderson? I won it in a contest! :)

Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to the team, Carol!"

Thank you, Lisa Kay. :)

an "A" for Victoria Alexander the book What Happens At Christmas


"je vous remercie"

*finished 12.10 ...4 *'s...enjoyed the touches of humor in the storyline

Lindy-Lane wrote: "an "A" for Victoria Alexander the book What Happens At Christmas


"je vous remercie""

Oh that is a good one! I may have to do a reread!

I'll take an 'L' for . I just started it today and will prob finish it tonight... tomorrow! I'm so hooked!

I'll take a "K" for Kristen Ashley's

I pick 'L' for by Jamie Pope. Thanks Lisa Kay.

May I have E for Evergreen Springs by RaeAnne Thayne? Thanks Lisa Kay!

If no one has the D, I'd like it for .

May I have a "W" for by C.S. Harris please? Thanks

I’d like to do a “T” with Through the Woods!

I have finished Evergreen Springs. 3 stars!

Sonja wrote: "I'll take an 'L' for . I just started it today and will prob finish it tonight... tomorrow! I'm so hooked!"

Done! Finished Friday night! 5 HEA stars!

Sonja wrote: "Sonja wrote: "I'll take an 'L' for . I just started it today and will prob finish it tonight... tomorrow! I'm so hooked!"

Done! Finished Friday night! 5 HEA stars!"

Another one I own and have not gotten to. The TBR!

Welcome to the team, Sharlene, Lindy-Lane, Sonja, Vintage, Elena, Angela, AliciaJ, Kathie, & Miss Kate!

Congrats, Angela & Sonja!

...snowy landscapes...

I haven't done this challange in a while, life has been crazy, but I hope you all are doing better that ever. I'll take L for . Cheers!

Completed and loved it!!! Four stars.

Sharlene wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Sonja wrote: "I'll take an 'L' for . I just started it today and will prob finish it tonight... tomorrow! I'm so hooked!"

Done! Finished Friday night..."
A MUST read, Sharlene!!! I'd had it for a couple months as well and kept putting it off. OMG.... I will never wait that long again! lol

Lisa Kay wrote: "Congrats, Angela & Sonja!

...snowy landscapes...
"

Oh how I miss snow....

Winter in SoCal...

Finished Love and a Latte and gave it 3*. First time reading Jamie Pope.

B finished Bridges of Madison County Yesterday 2.5 *

Sonja wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Sonja wrote: "I'll take an 'L' for . I just started it today and will prob finish it tonight... tomorrow! I'm so hooked!"

Done! Fini..."

OK great! It is the first in the series, so that is a plus for me! I hate reading out of order, and sometimes it is overwhelming to have to catch up! Thanks for the recommendation!

Welcome to the team, Molly & Mary!

Congrats, Miss Kate, Elena, & Mary.

...winter landscapes...

Sonja wrote: Oh how I miss snow.... Winter in SoCal..."

LMBO! Good one, Sonja. Yes, I grew up in L.A. I remember wearing shorts on Christmas Day... LOL! But at least they were festive red.

I finished , 4 stars. Really enjoyed this one, it’s been a while since I read a story set in medieval times.

Lisa Kay wrote: "Sonja wrote: Oh how I miss snow.... Winter in SoCal..."

LMBO! Good one, Sonja. Yes, I grew up in L.A. I remember wearing shorts on Christmas Day... LOL! But at least they were festive red."
HA!! Yes, Lisa... there is that! ;)

I have finished and gave it a solid 4 stars. This is a great series...historical, mystery and romance.

Congrats, AliciaJ & Kathie!

...snowy landscapes...

A 2 star review for The Golden Dynasty.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

updated original post #8 of this thread:
*finished 12.10 ...4 *'s...enjoyed the touches of humor in the storyline

Hi, could I take an E for Elizabeth Hoyt's , please? I already finished and gave it 5****! Love the Princes trilogy, and Moira Quirk reading the audio was fantastic! :)

AliciaJ wrote: "I finished , 4 stars. Really enjoyed this one, it’s been a while since I read a story set in medieval times."

That's one of my favorite Amanda Quicks! I also love her other medieval, Mystique, but the perfume angle of Desire really gets me. :)

I've finished - 4*

Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished - 4*"

This looks good!

Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished - 4*"

This looks good!"

Sharlene, I enjoyed Marguerite Kaye's story but I didn't like the heroine at all in Bronwyn Scott's story.

Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished - 4*"

This looks good..."

Oh, OK> I have read something by Marguerite before, so maybe if I get the book, I will stick with her story only. I trust your opinion. We usually like the same books!

updated original post #8 of this post. finished my book 12.10. 4 stars for What Happens At Christmas !

Lindy-Lane wrote: "updated original post #8 of this post. finished my book 12.10. 4 stars for What Happens At Christmas !"

I pulled it out for a reread, but haven't gotten to it yet. Glad you liked it!

I finished The Christmas Room, just under the wire! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished (another collaboration between the two authors) and I enjoyed both stories.

Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished - 4*"

This looks good..."


Sharlene, I have also read (another collaboration between the two authors) and I enjoyed both stories.

Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished [bookcover:Scandal at the Christmas Ball: A Governess for Christmas\Dancing with the Duke's ..."

I was able to get the first one from Paperback Swap. Thanks for the recommendation!

Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "Sharlene wrote: "Carol *Young at Heart Oldie* wrote: "I've finished [bookcover:Scandal at the Christmas Ball: A Governess f..."

I hope you enjoy it, Sharlene. The two books are connected in that they both take place at the home of the Duke and Duchess of Brockmore.