tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post3345259026884247276..comments2024-03-28T01:04:21.897-06:00Comments on Gossamer Obsessions: "The Lion's Daughter," by Loretta ChaseAnimeJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-63308014613217200232010-02-26T16:57:10.175-07:002010-02-26T16:57:10.175-07:00I don't think this is Chase's first book -...I don't think this is Chase's first book - unless maybe she wrote it first and then published it later? It certainly wasn't published first. I believe it is the first of her books to have naughty bits, however. :-) -- willafulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-47200097320050985942010-02-22T11:52:26.593-07:002010-02-22T11:52:26.593-07:00If someone's looking for another book (partial...If someone's looking for another book (partially) set in Albania, try Loretta Chase's The English Witch, another one I love. <br /><br />And oooo, wait until you read Captives of the Night. . . !Vorkosigrrlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-39950728962686614732010-02-21T13:54:22.440-07:002010-02-21T13:54:22.440-07:00Kaetrin --> Freakishly well-watched, I guess. I...Kaetrin --> Freakishly well-watched, I guess. I do watch a lot of TV, *lol* and I'm also a visual reader of romance. I play it out like a movie in my head, and the dream casts are who I really envision in the roles as I read it. <br /><br />Antonia --> I hope you enjoy it, if you can find a copy!AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-7739994115914466392010-02-21T02:09:02.118-07:002010-02-21T02:09:02.118-07:00I've never got into Loretta Chase's books....I've never got into Loretta Chase's books. I think I must have been one of the few who wasn't so crazy about Lord of Scounderls. However, I might give this one a try based on your great review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-47671081758651638912010-02-20T17:44:27.782-07:002010-02-20T17:44:27.782-07:00I want to read this!!! Sadly I haven't been ab...I want to read this!!! Sadly I haven't been able to find a copy. But, there is a link on Ms. Chase's website requesting that people contact her by email when they're after one of her OOP books, so maybe she'll have an idea where I can get a copy....<br /><br />@AnimeJune - how do you do your dream casting? Are you just freakishly well-watched (as opposed to well-read) and therefore know every attractive actor/actress in the known universe or do you just search IMDB?<br /><br />(sorry about the double post - I forgot to tick the box for follow-up emails...)Kaetrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936055488367251592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-46110970534510525262010-02-20T08:46:54.251-07:002010-02-20T08:46:54.251-07:00Manda --> Captives is also on my TBR. Really lo...Manda --> Captives is also on my TBR. Really looking forward to it!<br /><br />Anonymous --> Hee hee, I love Betas.<br /><br />Ana --> That scene was wonderful, but I'll admit I was really hooked with the "tell me to stop" scene. <br /><br />Kristie J --> the writing just blew me away, and the dialogue - Esme's cadence is such that she comes across with an accent without calling attention to it explicitly.<br /><br />Kwana --> Thanks! I appreciate the claim, but I've sort of given up on passing award memes. I have a pretty regular blogroll and while I do discover new blogs, usually I end up honouring the same ones over and over.AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-780419496944026352010-02-19T22:50:12.626-07:002010-02-19T22:50:12.626-07:00Thanks for this. And you've won an award on my...Thanks for this. And you've won an award on my blog today.<br />http://kwanawrites.blogspot.com/2010/02/id-like-to-thank-academy.htmlKwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-60845251198629897822010-02-19T15:45:41.812-07:002010-02-19T15:45:41.812-07:00I read this one years and year ago and loved it. ...I read this one years and year ago and loved it. Then I read it again when it rereleased and loved it even more.<br />It has a depth and richness to it that you don't often see. And Varian just about breaks your heart - as does Esme.<br />And do read Captives of the Night. It's also excellentKristie (J)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15743921647882733738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-26169562446653949012010-02-19T00:26:29.669-07:002010-02-19T00:26:29.669-07:00Well, I lie. I am back.
I was just re-reading my ...Well, I lie. I am back.<br /><br />I was just re-reading my own review and this one of the first books I ever reviewd (I gave it a 10!).<br /><br />this is the part I loved:<br /><br />“He closed his eyes against the shattering grief. He’d been away from her not even three days and he was lost, sick with loneliness. But that was nothing to this. He’d no one else to blame. He’d shaped and carved this day for himself these past ten years. Now at last, when he’d learned to love, when he wanted to love and look after one brave, beautiful girl and give her children they might love and care for together….now the Devil laughed and demanded payment. Now (he) understood that fire and brimstone were not wanted, nor even death. Hell was regret.<br />It was tomorrow.<br />And Varian pressed his face to his arm and wept”<br /><br />*sobs*Anahttp://thebooksmugglers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-36041602014924821412010-02-19T00:22:16.829-07:002010-02-19T00:22:16.829-07:00I agree with Manda Collins, I never see this book ...I agree with Manda Collins, I never see this book reviewed or mentioned when people talk about Loretta Chase and I think it is one her best probably as good as Lord of Scoundrels which is my favorite romance novel EVER.<br /><br />and I can HARDLY believe this is her first book either.<br /><br />And my favorite scene, the one that broke me down is the one back in England where he realises that he has nothing , he has lost everything because of his lifestyle and he has nothing left for his wife and kids. Oh god, my heart broke a little bit there. <br /><br />Wonderful book, wonderful characters, wonderful setting. (come on, Albania?? when did you ever read another book set there? - by the way, Loretta Chase has Albanian roots, hence the connection.)<br /><br />I...will shut up now.Anahttp://thebooksmugglers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-2578843843495672462010-02-18T14:45:11.994-07:002010-02-18T14:45:11.994-07:00He can appear in every book I read, as far as I...He can appear in every book I read, as far as I'm concerned! -- willafulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-14047959294866396062010-02-18T14:34:42.463-07:002010-02-18T14:34:42.463-07:00Okay, I've never posted on your blog before, b...Okay, I've never posted on your blog before, but I had the best time following your commentary on Twitter as you read this one. TLD is a terribly underrated Loretta Chase, I think. And I adore Varian and Esme for all the reasons you've mentioned. And OMG is their romance just so incredibly moving. Much more so I think than if he'd been your run of the mill super-rich Regency gents.<br /><br />I also love Captives of the Night, Ismal's book. It's different though--more of a Chase version of a who-done-it, but it's great too. Glad to know someone else loves TLD as much as I do.<br />MandaManda Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08475160122055747639noreply@blogger.com