Comments on: Living Up to Expectations

By: Sabrina Jeffries

Sabrina Jeffries — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:59:47 +0000

Thanks, y’all, for letting me know you loved Wed Him just as it was! That means a lot. And I’m glad some of you are enjoying Stoneville’s book as well.

By: michelebspy

michelebspy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:11:44 +0000

I like it when the author controls the outcome. If the reader expects a certain outcome, then why bother reading the book when you know what’s going to happen. I loved the last of the series Wed him before you bed him.

By: kj coker

kj coker — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:26:53 +0000

I loved Wed Him and while I (like so many others) thought Stoneville would indeed turn out to be cousin Michael, however I was also in the minority (by a long shot) because I didn’t really want him to be. It might sound weird, but it seemed like it would have been a bit of a let down for it to have been him…for both the story and his character possibilities. I was *very* happy when I finally got read it.
And now, with the Truth About Lord Stoneville out and having already read it as well, I am even *more* pleased because Stoneville’s story has become my new fave of your books. Oliver is really a great character and it has me even more excited to get Jarret’s story and the rest.

By: Missy

Missy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:08:14 +0000

Hi, I am looking forward to getting Lord Stoneville’s book, though I will have to order it online as I haven’t even seen Wed Him in NZ yet!!

I didn’t guess Kirkwood to be CM, and to be honest for some reason after the first heiress book I didn’t have him pictured as a hero, it wasn’t until Let Sleeping Rogues Lie that I started thinking it would have been nice if he hadn’t married Silly Sarah so he could have his book, and while I didn’t think CM was him I am glad he was. Charlotte’s book and Madeline’s book are my two favourites in the series, and that is saying something as I loved all of the books.

There is only one thing that disappointed me with the series, and that is that I would have liked to see a full length novel for Ellie and Martin (When Sparks Fly in the anthology book), but that is just because I loved him and would have liked to know more about him. I understand why he didn’t get a full novel.

I love series that then produce new series as with the Heiresses leading into the Hellions, and when your Lord Trilogy and Swanlea Spinsters overlapped.

By: Lyn

Lyn — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:47:18 +0000

Sabrina- I really enjoyed your whole School series and wasn’t the least disappointed in WED HIM. I had already figured out Cousin Michael..and I’m no sleuth…no offense. I catch red herrings quickly but I don’t let that ruin the story for me. And I always like a good twist or two, maybe three. Not too many, or it gets ridiculous.

I’m glad to see you give Stoneville his own book…which I received 2 days ago and I’m ready to dig into it when I get some time.

Authors killing off main or great secondary characters always turns me off if I’ve gotten attached to them. Now, the endearing characters who die of old age is sad but expected. Opens up new doors.

I stop reading authors who use contrived plots, cheating, and especially cookie cutters to keep cranking out books, and don’t provide closure. I won’t mention any names. Also authors who start a series and don’t bring back characters from previous books. I want to know how they’re faring.

Thank you for your great books!

By: DebW

DebW — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:16:12 +0000

Sabrinia – I agree, I too love the Beauty and Beast theme, then I had an author totally ruin it for me. Story was progressing very nicely, they fell in love etc. had a baby then bam, last chapter in the book the heroine died. I cried, picked the book up and proceeded to shread it. I couldn’t believe it. I was not expecting it and it devestated me. I mean here it was a cold rainy day, I snuggle down with what I thought would be a good book and then I ended up depressed. Wasn’t fair. I mean how can you write a romance, make everything great and then kill the absolute lead character in the end. Ugh.

BTW – I loved Wed Him Before You Bed Him. Although in truth I thought it was going to be Stoneville, I am glad it wasn’t. I liked to be surprised and believe the author knows best just not like mentioned above.

By: Elizabeth Amber

Elizabeth Amber — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:37:39 +0000

Good question, Sabrina. I think authors should write whatever story is inside them bursting to get out. At the same time, if readers are expecting an erotic romance and the book is labeled as such, it’s unfair to hand them only a mildly spicy book. Or if I enjoy five books by an author that are similar in tone and content, and then the sixth book is wildly different, I appreciate a little advance warning in the cover blurb or cover art, so I can make an informed buying decision. It’s all about expectations.

By: Patricia Barraclough

Patricia Barraclough — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:31:42 +0000

You have to write YOUR story. If a story takes a turn I didn’t want but the reasons are valid , and everything turns out well in the end, that is fine with me. It is your story I’m reading, not mine. Part of why we read is for the unexpected twist of the plot.

By: Sabrina Jeffries

Sabrina Jeffries — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:51:57 +0000

Thanks, Jeanne! Glad you’re liking it.

By: Jeanne Michaud

Jeanne Michaud — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:49:13 +0000

I’m reading “The Truth About Lord Stoneville “It is wonderful I’m not to page 100 yet and sitting here laughing myself silly.I had to stop reading long enough to write this and then I’m back to it.
Keep up the great stories I don’t want you to write what others think a book should be I want you to give what you have to the story.It’s why I read your books…. you have a wonderful talent!