tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post2971763792307474113..comments2023-08-10T13:07:36.990-03:00Comments on Author Roast & Toast: A period ball to celebrate Ute Carbone's 'All things returned' and a Givaway Author Roast and Toasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-37169880271219008832014-04-24T15:01:53.863-03:002014-04-24T15:01:53.863-03:00pretty nice blog, following :)pretty nice blog, following :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-35184651595663998522014-04-23T19:41:54.115-03:002014-04-23T19:41:54.115-03:00Hi everyone, sorry I'm late for the party, hop...Hi everyone, sorry I'm late for the party, hope you all had a good time. I'm sorry I'm late, my coach was held up by highwaymen and it took me a while to fight them off. Your books sound fantastic, Ute, and I love the excerpts, so intriguing!<br /><br />Hope you all had a lovely Easter!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hywela Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789711554354184386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-29244597032703714832014-04-18T22:43:19.919-03:002014-04-18T22:43:19.919-03:00Uh-oh! Lenora needs a hero. RIGHT NOW! I don't...Uh-oh! Lenora needs a hero. RIGHT NOW! I don't see Anton anywhere. Oh, Oliver!!!<br />Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-45188193560247617592014-04-18T22:17:50.579-03:002014-04-18T22:17:50.579-03:00Thank you for the lovely party. Lily, I wish you a...Thank you for the lovely party. Lily, I wish you a speedy recovery. And for now, one more toast to a happy holiday weekend and here's a bit more of All Things Returned:<br />The phaeton and driver had already left. I considered going down the hill to the Mathers, but I hated to bother them at this late hour. I told myself it was nothing, some trifle or oversight, and I was making far too much of it. Still, I crossed the threshold with some care and then, despite the warning, was so shocked I dropped the blueprint I carried under my arm.<br /><br />On my settee sat Jacob Lowell as though he were an invited guest. He sneered at my dropped parcel and came over to pick it up. Instead of handing it back to me, he unrolled the paper.<br /><br />This proprietary action served to take me from being frightened to being furious. I snatched the blueprint from his grasp, tearing it at the corner. “What is the meaning of this? How dare you walk into my home unannounced.” I rerolled my treasure.<br /><br />Jacob sneered yet again. “Protecting stolen goods, are we?”<br /><br />“Not stolen.” I felt little need to defend myself further and put the print down on the table. “Please leave.”<br /><br />Jacob came up behind me, pinning me between his body and the table. “Is that any way to treat an old friend, Lenora?” At close range, his breath smelled of whiskey. Still, he was someone I had known since childhood. I thought perhaps I could count on him to act as though we were, indeed, old friends.<br /><br />“Why are you here, Jacob?”<br /><br />He took my hair between his fingers. “Sweet girl. I have often thought of you. The softness of your lips and your sweet young body. Wasted on a scoundrel.”<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-81341342184433838132014-04-18T21:34:34.225-03:002014-04-18T21:34:34.225-03:00What great prelude to the Easter weekend. Hope you...What great prelude to the Easter weekend. Hope you all have a lovely holiday (if you celebrate) Sadly, I will celebrate the holiday with a clear liquid diet in preparation for my surgery on Monday. So tonight, ladies, let's live it up. Cheers! Hey Ute, how about another excerpt before we all stagger off in different directions?Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-32955142015661518652014-04-18T16:56:24.707-03:002014-04-18T16:56:24.707-03:00Hi AJ. Thank you. My babies are in their twenties....Hi AJ. Thank you. My babies are in their twenties. Sigh. I do think the punch is in a magical bottomless bowl. That's what Oliver said, anyway. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-30897548406458921482014-04-18T16:47:18.481-03:002014-04-18T16:47:18.481-03:00Hi guys! I'm in the same boat with kids home t...Hi guys! I'm in the same boat with kids home today so I'm sorry I'm running late. Plus child #1 has a birthday this weekend, on Easter Sunday! Can't believe my baby boy is turning 14. Ute, I LOVE that excerpt! This one sounds right up my alley! Congrats on your Roast and Toast and now I'm wondering if there's any more punch! Off to find some and share the post to my sites! AJ Nuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010557416505335378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-60872858087039617172014-04-18T16:45:29.887-03:002014-04-18T16:45:29.887-03:00Hello, Melissa. Thank you for coming.Hello, Melissa. Thank you for coming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-78944618536751728642014-04-18T16:44:32.252-03:002014-04-18T16:44:32.252-03:00The gardens are lovely. And it's a beautiful n...The gardens are lovely. And it's a beautiful night.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-26667651288634130022014-04-18T16:42:58.643-03:002014-04-18T16:42:58.643-03:00Thank you. Lily. You hostesses know how to do it u...Thank you. Lily. You hostesses know how to do it up right. I may give Oliver back. Eventually... The cover was done by Petra Kay. She's done a few for me, but I think this one may be my favorite. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-54552983615627153282014-04-18T15:03:38.071-03:002014-04-18T15:03:38.071-03:00We need to grab some more visitors. Not enough guy...We need to grab some more visitors. Not enough guys if you ask me. So don't forget to use the little thingees and share today with facebook, twitter, etc. <br />Now let me think. What can I do to liven things up. I don't think that chandelier would hold me do you guys??Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-9485346757178719372014-04-18T14:59:35.756-03:002014-04-18T14:59:35.756-03:00Well at least there are no creatures taking you to...Well at least there are no creatures taking you to court Melissa! <br />So where are the bachelors? I do love a man in a top-hat.<br />Is this punch spiked? I'm feeling like causing some trouble, no I mean just a bit of excitement. Oh Foster, I got a job for you...<br />??? HeHeHeMary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-79508130283136991122014-04-18T14:32:36.629-03:002014-04-18T14:32:36.629-03:00Hi ladies,
Sorry I'm here late. The kids are o...Hi ladies,<br />Sorry I'm here late. The kids are off today so the Snark residence is much busier than usual. <br /><br />Good morning! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433820284181839320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-71131106885962748542014-04-18T13:50:54.616-03:002014-04-18T13:50:54.616-03:00What a party and the dress, mmmm would look great ...What a party and the dress, mmmm would look great on me. Me jealous? Ya bet your life. BTW who is available to have a nice dance and then walk in the garden or whatever....? Lilly is that spinach in your teeth??Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-42802443075549231252014-04-18T13:33:05.735-03:002014-04-18T13:33:05.735-03:00Wow! What a lovely party. Ute, you and Oliver danc...Wow! What a lovely party. Ute, you and Oliver dance well together, but don't hog him. The other hostesses (especially Mary-lol!) Might get jealous! BTW, I love your book cover!Lilly Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085355337721818824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-61236545195512968072014-04-18T13:01:56.652-03:002014-04-18T13:01:56.652-03:00Thank you, Julie. Thank you, Julie. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-45477742283934792642014-04-18T13:00:43.115-03:002014-04-18T13:00:43.115-03:00Thank you,Mac. Cheers!Thank you,Mac. Cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-37406428320927353862014-04-18T12:39:11.300-03:002014-04-18T12:39:11.300-03:00Sounds like a beautiful read. Sounds like a beautiful read. Julie Eberhart Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491920614703104996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-71791347082406069572014-04-18T12:37:16.589-03:002014-04-18T12:37:16.589-03:00Hiya Ute, and welcome to your roast. Isn't Oli...Hiya Ute, and welcome to your roast. Isn't Oliver a doll? Here's a champagne punch toast to your release of All Things Returned. Congrats, sweetie.Mackenzie Crownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495228596521457813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418615068820902521.post-48104148455608995402014-04-18T10:12:03.853-03:002014-04-18T10:12:03.853-03:00Come on in and welcome to my lovely party! Much th...Come on in and welcome to my lovely party! Much thanks to the hostesses and the scrumptious Oliver for making it all possible.<br />IAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434800650947342139noreply@blogger.com