Comments on: Kate Walker Talks Bedded by the Greek Billionaire

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:28:03 +0000

No worries Kate! The great thing about the M&B eBooks, too, is that they’ll be offering some lines that aren’t available in print in the UK yet. We’re doing something similar over here in North America next month, which everyone will hear about soon!

“You’ve got me intrigued with your Harlequin memory – another one I can’t recall. I hope someone else can. Perhaps we should have a special Harlequin Memories spot regularly – so people can talk about the great ‘oldie’ books as well as the great new ones coming up.”

Great idea! If anyone wants to share their memories of a beloved book — or try to find one they can’t remember — email me at Amy_Wilkins @ harlequin.ca

redlightning, lots of good thoughts and wishes your way!

By: Kate Walker

Kate Walker — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:58:24 +0000

Hi Jennie

Hugs right back. I still smile and do the Snoopy dance of joy when I see that ‘RT Top Pick’ beside Bedded By The Greek Billionaire. It’s a very – as you say – sweet feeling. Particularly as I’ve had to wait so long for it.

Glad you liked the behind the scenes story.

Kate

By: Kate Walker

Kate Walker — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:56:13 +0000

Hello Marian!
Lovely to ’see’you too! I’m glad you’re enjoying the discussion. I love talking about great books. The trouble is that I really really don’t need any new titles for my TBR mountain. And talking about these old favourites so makes me want to go and reread ones I’ve already enjoyed! There just aren’t enough hours in the day.

I’m thinking of redlighting too and sending cyber hugs of support. I know from my own experience how much it can help to have a great book to escape into when things are tough. For an author it’s one fo the greatest honours to know that her books help at times like that.

Kate

By: Jennie Lucas

Jennie Lucas — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:28:44 +0000

Kate, I loved reading the “behind the scenes” story behind the story. And congrats on the Top Pick–that’s sweeeeet!!! Way to go!!

*hugs*
Jennie

By: MARIAN

MARIAN — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:13:02 +0000

Hi Kate–lovely to see you here! Enjoying the discussion and can’t wait to read Bedded By the Greek Billionaire!!! I agree with Annie–great title!

redlighting–hugs to you. You keep reading–sometimes our books are our lifeline. Take care.

Hugs,
MARIAN PEARSON STEVENS

By: Kate Walker

Kate Walker — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:20:03 +0000

Redlighting, I remember your worries about your husband – I do hope that he is keeping stable – and hopefully can start to improve. I am so honoured that my book is one (of many I assume) that can help you have some relaxation and ‘me time’ when you need it. Take care of yourself as well as him. I hope all goes well for you.

Ah yes, Chris – I know the part you mean. . . Enjoy the rest of the book.

I will certainly keep my eyes open for Mara. I just wish I could remember who else has told me about it.

Kate

By: Kate Walker

Kate Walker — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:15:47 +0000

Jackie, I suspect it’s an age thing (sadly!). Friends who are the same age as me all love Mary Stewart but I had to inroduce my previous editor to her.Once I’d given her one MS book, then she was hooked and read her way through them all.

And yes- those ambiguous heroes are somre of the best!

It’s the same with Georgette Heyer – theya re real comfort reads. One of my favourites is The Masqueraders because she turns the whole idea of what a hero and a heroine should be like on its head with the brother and sister in that.

Oh dear – now I really want to go and reread . . .

Kate

By: redlighting

redlighting — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:48:43 +0000

Hi, Kate, My husband told me to go to bed last night, so I had to put the book down which is good as I have to slow down when I have a good book so its not over. I am at the part where Chris shows his true colors (wont say anymore to spoil it for anyone) & its getting hot now.
I am sitting with my husband at home & he is stable (had a stroke on top of the leukemia) so the book helps me escape from sadness. I can dream better too as I tend to dream what I see or do rt before bed. So I am in a nice dream if I read harlequin most of the time. I think this is one of your best books. I go to the used book store & get your older books also so I have more to read.
The Mara book has a lot to it you might like. its tense with action,suspense as she is a double spy & she really isnt what she seems at 1st & neither is Sheftu.. so I think you will love the book. I wrote the author , that she should get it made into a movie. it has elements that would make it a fantastic movie. action, adventure. lots of tense moments, romance with tension, complex plot, beautiful scenery & an aura of mystery. The author said she was giving her copy of the book to her daughter (which is understandable) as I asked her where I could get a copy. But I did get it in paperback from amazon which totally isnt the same. The original hardcover book is so lovely ,romantic & I would just stare at the cover and run my hand across the book.. I just loved it so. Well then I suspected the librarian had mercernary reasons re: the book as it sells for as much as 300 us dollars online & I think she sold it. I tried to order it from another library nearby for my yearly read, but someone already stole the book they had. So in my area, I cant get the book hardcover which is part of the fun of reading it for me. Maybe they have it in the uk, & if they do you should try to get the hard copy to read as I think you will appreciate the beauty of the book. Thanks for listening.
I will be looking for your books as usual. you are an inspiration to anyone who loves to read and write romance!

By: jax

jax — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:07:26 +0000

I just have to jump in here to add that I’m a huge Mary Stewart fan too. Everyone I mention them to just gives me a blank look. My Brother Michael and This Rough Magic (plus a book of greek legends) were single handedly responsible for my infatuation with Greece, not to mention romance! And Nine Coaches Waiting? Ambiguous hero alright, Kate! Yum.

Oh yes, and Michelle, Georgette Heyer has got me through many a dark hour. I love her rakes and her down to earth practical heroines.

Jackie

By: Kate Walker

Kate Walker — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:50:30 +0000

Hello redlighting – thank you for dropping by and a special big thank you for biying Bedded By the Greek Billionaire – I should say I’m sorry for keeping you up at night, but if I’m honest I’m not realy feeling guilty. Instead I’m sitting here with a great big smile on my face at the thought that you’re enjoying it so much. After all that’s what we write these books for!

You know, I think I’ve heard of Mara: Daughter of the Nile somewhere else. I think a friend of mine once said how much she loved that book – it might have been Michelle Styles who now writes Historical Romances of course. So that’s two recommendations for it thatI’ve had. I shall have to try and hunt that one down. How sad that you never got a copy for yourself but perhaps an internet search on Bookfinder or somewhere else might find you a copy. Good luck!

And thank you for the congratulations on BBTGB – I hope lots of other readers love it too.

Kate