tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post7235002580025048841..comments2024-01-06T11:19:53.852+00:00Comments on Kate Walker: Great Big Blog Party 49 Jenny Haddon/Sophie WestonKate Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-7087574837441285622007-08-04T16:48:00.000+01:002007-08-04T16:48:00.000+01:00That's what happens when you go away for a day. J...That's what happens when you go away for a day. Joanna and Jenny BOTH appear! <BR/><BR/>I'm glad I don't have to pick which book of Jenny's I'd want to be stranded on a desert island with. That would be like having to choose between my children. I have sooo many on my keeper shelf. <BR/><BR/>But hero on a desert island (husband excluded because he'd have a raft made and us off the island in no time so he could get home to grade papers), I'll take Hugh in his towel. He seems pretty resourceful. He's gorgeous. He can sing and he can make me laugh. And he could bring the towel. I'm sure it would be useful.Anne McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04408045786951555625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-38214185915673085072007-08-02T01:06:00.000+01:002007-08-02T01:06:00.000+01:00Hi Jenny from another Jenny. I'd choose Roarke fro...Hi Jenny from another Jenny. I'd choose Roarke from the Eve Dallas series.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654540485661620523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-86867801799342739662007-08-01T08:52:00.000+01:002007-08-01T08:52:00.000+01:00Jenny - I read the Bedroom Assignment (as highly r...Jenny - I read the Bedroom Assignment (as highly recommended by a friend)in 2006 and I agree, Jay had something so edgy, exotic and dangerous about him, that I have never forgotten the book.<BR/><BR/>I remember thinking that it was quite a daring HMB Romance for anumber of reasons. Yum.<BR/><BR/>Other than that I wouldn't mind being on a desert island with John Thornton from North & South. His moral rigidity would be rather tiring but in that heat, he'd definitely have to take off his cravat and so some smouldering. <BR/><BR/><BR/>PhillipaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-23995087482100538042007-07-31T13:03:00.000+01:002007-07-31T13:03:00.000+01:00As a fellow Ibbotson fan, I share your fancy for G...As a fellow Ibbotson fan, I share your fancy for Guy, Anne. ('Magic Flutes' won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award when it came out, I think.) <BR/><BR/>But I think I'd rather vote for Quin on from 'The Morning Gift'. After all he's BEEN in the jungle. <BR/><BR/>Oh I love the idea of a cat training a dog. Well, hell, they train people, so why not? There's a lovely scene of feline canine reconciliation in the wonderful Diana Wynne Jones's 'Dog Star'. (YA, so lots of people won't have read it. But it's on my keeper shelf and I reread it regularly.)<BR/><BR/>JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-35411546308589331842007-07-31T10:45:00.000+01:002007-07-31T10:45:00.000+01:00Lovely cat tales, Jenny/Sophie. I had a Claude lik...Lovely cat tales, Jenny/Sophie. I had a Claude like that, fur of thick black silk, and a Will of Iron.<BR/>And then my Harry-cat who taught dogs to nibble her neck.<BR/><BR/>Now, for a hero...<BR/>I dithered over this question for a while. so many heroes... And then I thought, someone who would make me laugh on a desert island -- all that sand and sun and surf... sooo depressing!<BR/><BR/>But then I thought, someone who was endlessly cracking jokes would become very irritating if I was stuck there forever, so then I realized that who I need is a hero who would get us both off the wretched island, and then I had no doubt of who it would be -- Guy Farne, from Eva Ibbotson's Magic Flutes.<BR/><BR/> If ever a man of determination and ability was it, as well as being gorgeous -- those eyes -- and kind and loving--and musical-- well, Guy is the hero for me.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564152027118499399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-22102861540094669152007-07-31T09:54:00.000+01:002007-07-31T09:54:00.000+01:00Well, actually, I wouldn't have a hero at all. I'd...Well, actually, I wouldn't have a hero at all. I'd have a friend. That way, there would be no demarcation (me-find-firewood, you-cook-three-course-meal), no recriminations (I thought <I>you</I> were going to light the beacon signal), no need for anyone to have headaches after a hard day building a beach shelter.<BR/><BR/>Also, we'd be able to talk, laugh, problem-solve, discuss favourite books, share the mascara<BR/> and divide the coconut milk to the last drop without any hassle.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-57352665305915405822007-07-31T08:34:00.000+01:002007-07-31T08:34:00.000+01:00Wow, what a selection. Nathalie D - I'd forgotten...Wow, what a selection. <BR/><BR/>Nathalie D - I'd forgotten Ruark - read him when I was a teen, i think. Yes, he'd certainly keep you safe, fed and entertained!<BR/><BR/>Dena and Cherie j - interesting. I enjoy paranormals but I think all the brooding would hack me off a bit if we're stuck in the jungle. Stylish - maybe too stylish; I don't want to feel wretched about being grubby and unbeautiful by contrast to then; not as well as everything else. But I doubt their practicality. On the other hand, maybe there'd be other compensations. <BR/><BR/>robyn C - I overdosed on cowboys in my youth, until Anne McAllister brought me back. Chase sounds a real candidate.<BR/><BR/>Virginia - Kevin Costner looks pretty together, I agree. I reckon he'd stand up to the challenge AND be a stimulating companion. <BR/><BR/>Kate Hardy - Antonio Banderas, Yum!<BR/><BR/>I think it's great that so many people would pick their husband. Who says romance is dead? Yay!<BR/><BR/>JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-42151096504520455572007-07-31T04:15:00.000+01:002007-07-31T04:15:00.000+01:00Hi Jenny, I would pick my husband, but I think we ...Hi Jenny, I would pick my husband, but I think we would starve knowing how he is. So I guess I will go with Kevin Coster. I think he could handle the job. He is easy on the eyes and it doesn't hurt to dream.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924888528166831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-9061868520609991062007-07-31T02:07:00.000+01:002007-07-31T02:07:00.000+01:00David James Elliot from JAG(TV series) who is Rabb...David James Elliot from JAG(TV series) who is Rabb Harmon on the show.<BR/>In books, Chase in Sandra Brown's Texas trilogy; cowboy, need I say more.robynlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250071917966470701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-36010470150233364612007-07-31T01:44:00.000+01:002007-07-31T01:44:00.000+01:00A real hero would be my husband. He's warm, kind, ...A real hero would be my husband. He's warm, kind, positive and makes me smile. I think I can take anything with him around.<BR/><BR/>Or maybe Kazim because I could get more than one night with him. lol He sounds hot!Kammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183089224990431099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-17175505626567796692007-07-31T01:42:00.000+01:002007-07-31T01:42:00.000+01:00Hi Jenny, So many to pick,so I'll pick two. My li...Hi Jenny, <BR/> So many to pick,so I'll pick two. My literary pick would be Adam Black a gorgeous Fae from Karen Moning's books.Since he is Fae he could magically get anything we needed,of course the one thing he couldn't get us was rescued,lol. My Celebrity pick would be Matthew Maconaghy,he's strong,good-looking and knows how to rough it,so he could take wonderful care of me.Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522358143170232454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-85919902351436494342007-07-31T01:16:00.000+01:002007-07-31T01:16:00.000+01:00Well, since I am married, I have to say my hubby. ...Well, since I am married, I have to say my hubby. If I weren't married I would say one of Christine Feehan's hottie Ghostwalker heroes. They would know how to rough it but would be totally chivalrous with serving and protecting me.Cherie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767627787231269781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-73418549482413585102007-07-30T23:36:00.000+01:002007-07-30T23:36:00.000+01:00Hi,the hero would be Ruark from Shanna by K.Woodiw...Hi,<BR/><BR/>the hero would be Ruark from Shanna by K.Woodiwiss, I mean, what is there not to like there... and he will be able to work the fields if we are stuck there ;)Nathalie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00307910464848764217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-91978588931270193812007-07-30T23:16:00.000+01:002007-07-30T23:16:00.000+01:00Love the idea of the Courtesan frisk, Jenny. Think...Love the idea of the Courtesan frisk, Jenny. Think you might start a new dance craze! Thanks for the kind words. Nathaniel does crack a smile INSIDE! ;-)Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-4678434914150420842007-07-30T23:00:00.000+01:002007-07-30T23:00:00.000+01:00Antonio Banderas. Because I'm currently writing a ...Antonio Banderas. Because I'm currently writing a Spanish doctor (uh, wash my mouth out, Catalan... he's quite bolshy about it) and it would be inspiring.<BR/><BR/>Or, if I could be mushy... my DH. Being on holiday last week was bliss because we got to spend some quality time together. (Work was banned...)<BR/><BR/>I wanted Jay's shirts, too. :o)Kate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-19033010583889485142007-07-30T22:55:00.000+01:002007-07-30T22:55:00.000+01:00Well, I thought I'd left a comment already but it ...Well, I thought I'd left a comment already but it didn't seem to work. So apologies if this comes up twice.<BR/><BR/>Joanna - hi, don't knock gorgeous Dominic just because he's a duke. The blessed G Heyer's Sylvester was a dook and he could put a poultice on an injured horse. <BR/><BR/>Crystalg - yup, me too. I'd want someone who knew how to make a fire and find food and preferably GET US OUTTA THERE. Competence and a cool head come high up my list of heroes' essentials. <BR/><BR/>Mind you, he'd have to make me laugh. I wouldn't want to be in a permanent state of awed gratitude either. <BR/><BR/>Hi Anna - Thank you. As you know, the enthusiasm is mutual. Anna's 'Claiming the Courtesan' is terrific. When people have stayed in my spare room, I won't let them out of the front door until I've checked that it's still on the shelf. <BR/><BR/>Nope, Nathaniel doesn't do it for me. Never cracks a smile. <BR/><BR/>JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-77400940581248727782007-07-30T21:19:00.000+01:002007-07-30T21:19:00.000+01:00Hiya Jenny! I met Jenny a couple of years ago at t...Hiya Jenny! I met Jenny a couple of years ago at the Australian Romance Writers conference and we bonded over the fact that I've been a lifelong fan of her writing (Ally, you're right - The Bedroom Assignment is one of the best romances in any genre I've ever read)and a Regency nut, specifically Georgette Heyer. Who would I like to be stuck on a desert island with? My heroes tend to be tortured types and hard on a girl's nerves when she hasn't got any clean underwear to change into. So I think I'm going to go for a favourite from the movies. Nathaniel from The Last of the Mohicans. A girl would never have to go without stylish mocassins or roast wilderbeest if she was stuck in the wilderness with that burnin' hunka lurv! <BR/><BR/>Anna xAnna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-64858872902099492972007-07-30T19:58:00.000+01:002007-07-30T19:58:00.000+01:00If I were on a desert island, I would choose a sex...If I were on a desert island, I would choose a sexy survivalist to be marooned with. He would know how to live off the land so we could have food and shelter and he would be my hero for saving me from dying. ;)CrystalGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613282698726922126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-56780700331991375932007-07-30T14:36:00.000+01:002007-07-30T14:36:00.000+01:00Ally is so right. I really ought to plump for Dom...Ally is so right. I really ought to plump for Dominic, the hero of the book I'm currently revising.<BR/><BR/>BUT Dominic's a Regency alpha male, and a Duke to boot, so I'm not absolutely sure he'd be much use on the desert island. Well, for practical chores, anyway. He might come in handy for one or two other purposes :)<BR/><BR/>Since I'm still in thrall to my Dominic, I shan't offer any other candidate. I already have both the prize books which I can thoroughly recommend. Best of luck to everyone who enters. The winner is in for a treat.<BR/><BR/>JoannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-88333596205406598852007-07-30T13:14:00.000+01:002007-07-30T13:14:00.000+01:00Oh yes, absolutely, Ally. It's always the guy of ...Oh yes, absolutely, Ally. It's always the guy of the current book, isn't it? <BR/><BR/>Glad you enjoyed "The Bedroom Assignment". That book is very special to me. <BR/><BR/>And Jay had fabulous silk shirts in rainbow colours. I don't think I'd ever fallen in love with my hero's wardrobe before, but I WANTED those shirts. Heaven knows where they came from! <BR/><BR/>Good luck with ALL your current productions. Can't wait to read the next book. <BR/><BR/>JennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-72235946419459422212007-07-30T12:19:00.000+01:002007-07-30T12:19:00.000+01:00Hey Jenny!So lovely to *see* you here. "The Bedro...Hey Jenny!<BR/><BR/>So lovely to *see* you here. "The Bedroom Assignment" is one of my fave romance novels ever. Wasn't Jay the hero? With the funky ties? Gorgeous stuff.<BR/><BR/>But if I don't say I want to escape with the hero I'm currently writing then I think I'm in a spot of trouble ;).<BR/><BR/>Lovely books on offer too Jenny. Hope they find a good home.<BR/><BR/>AllyAlly Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.com