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I miss 'my' Genymede. The one we learned to love. But otherwise it was good.
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An Original Sin
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In a time when the male species is extinct, Fortune MacDonald's talents as a "man-maker" are extremely valuable, but when a seemingly perfect specimen turns up in her bed, she wonders if there is more to their love than physical pleasure. Original.
394 pages, Paperback
First published June 30,1999
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394 pages, Paperback
- Published
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January 1, 1999 by Leisure Books
- ISBN
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9780505523242
- ASIN
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0505523248
- Language
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English
About the author
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Talk about misspent youth. What did I do during those lazy summer days of childhood when I could've been honing my writing skills? Nothing. Okay, so I spent a lot of time dreaming I was a cowgirl with a trusty black stallion. Oh, and I read every Walter Farley horse novel. I was an only child so I relied on my imagination to supply the excitement in my life.
By high school, I'd decided to trade in my lariat for a trench coat. I was into dark and dangerous. As an intrepid foreign correspondent, I'd stalk the mean streets of the world. Did I actually write anything? No, but I did read all of Agatha Christie's mysteries.
I worked at a department store during college. My short stint in the accounting department taught me a lot about math. Three hundred-dollar shortages plus hysterical tears equaled instant move to gift-wrap. A career in math was not in my future. I didn't care because I'd discovered “real” literature. I plowed through James Joyce's Ulysses and Tolstoy's War and Peace. If it didn't make my eyes cross then it wasn't worth reading. Yes, I admit it, I was a literary snob.
Nina and best buddy, Barbara Joyce.
Folk singers extraordinaire.
But there's just so much “real” literature one person can take. I graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in English Literature and a determination to avoid books that induced eye crossing or had tragic endings. The only things I managed to write during those years were research papers.
I taught second grade for several years then spent two years in Dublin, Ireland. A friend and I supported ourselves by singing folk songs in Irish pubs. We weren't great, but we were young, enthusiastic, and wore short skirts. It was obviously my destiny to be the next Judy Collins. I spent a lot of time poring through music books.
Returning to New Jersey and reality, I taught elementary school until I grew restless again. My cross-country odyssey included stays in Arizona, California, and Texas. Along the way, I indulged my love of horses. No black stallions, but I did have several beautiful Arabian mares. I read tons of books on breeding and showing.
Somewhere between California and Texas I grew addicted to romance novels and cats. The cat's independent attitude was exactly the quality I admired in my romance heroes. And once I decided to try writing my own romances, I made sure a cat crept into each story.
Texas is my permanent home. I've come full circle. Born in San Antonio, I spent most of my life in New Jersey. Maybe the Texas in my blood accounts for my attachment to strong men, fast horses, and wide-open spaces. My love of cats? Haven't a clue.
By high school, I'd decided to trade in my lariat for a trench coat. I was into dark and dangerous. As an intrepid foreign correspondent, I'd stalk the mean streets of the world. Did I actually write anything? No, but I did read all of Agatha Christie's mysteries.
I worked at a department store during college. My short stint in the accounting department taught me a lot about math. Three hundred-dollar shortages plus hysterical tears equaled instant move to gift-wrap. A career in math was not in my future. I didn't care because I'd discovered “real” literature. I plowed through James Joyce's Ulysses and Tolstoy's War and Peace. If it didn't make my eyes cross then it wasn't worth reading. Yes, I admit it, I was a literary snob.
Nina and best buddy, Barbara Joyce.
Folk singers extraordinaire.
But there's just so much “real” literature one person can take. I graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in English Literature and a determination to avoid books that induced eye crossing or had tragic endings. The only things I managed to write during those years were research papers.
I taught second grade for several years then spent two years in Dublin, Ireland. A friend and I supported ourselves by singing folk songs in Irish pubs. We weren't great, but we were young, enthusiastic, and wore short skirts. It was obviously my destiny to be the next Judy Collins. I spent a lot of time poring through music books.
Returning to New Jersey and reality, I taught elementary school until I grew restless again. My cross-country odyssey included stays in Arizona, California, and Texas. Along the way, I indulged my love of horses. No black stallions, but I did have several beautiful Arabian mares. I read tons of books on breeding and showing.
Somewhere between California and Texas I grew addicted to romance novels and cats. The cat's independent attitude was exactly the quality I admired in my romance heroes. And once I decided to try writing my own romances, I made sure a cat crept into each story.
Texas is my permanent home. I've come full circle. Born in San Antonio, I spent most of my life in New Jersey. Maybe the Texas in my blood accounts for my attachment to strong men, fast horses, and wide-open spaces. My love of cats? Haven't a clue.
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An okay time-travel romance. I liked the characters, but I got a little annoyed at the writing (do your lips really get swollen every time you kiss someone?? -- even just one kiss??) -- but it was a good palate cleanser between some of the heavier books I have been reading.
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11681531
An okay time-travel romance. I liked the characters, but I got a little annoyed at the writing (do your lips really get swollen every time you kiss someone?? -- even just one kiss??) -- but it was a good palate cleanser between some of the heavier books I have been reading.
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this book was terrible. I read the whole thing during jury duty. the sex scenes could have been good if I wasn't so grossed out by the male character. The way he talked was just... ew.
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Overall, a good story. I wasn't a big fan of the "cosmic troublemaker's" comments, though. I just didn't like the "dialog" I think.
Also, the ending, while ok would have been better if only...but I won't spoil it for those who want to read.
Also, the ending, while ok would have been better if only...but I won't spoil it for those who want to read.
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This book was a fun read.
When Fortune wakes up in a strange place, with a REAL man, she realizes she's so not in her time (2300) anymore. What's more, a REAL man is with her. Not a robot she's created, but a living breathing hunk of a speciman that makes her question everything she's believed about the sterile, placid, calm, boringness of her world.
Then again, if a Scottish hottie like Leith Campbell dropped into my life...well, I'd droll for a bit and then tell him I'm happily married. Oh, but the fantasies...
When Fortune wakes up in a strange place, with a REAL man, she realizes she's so not in her time (2300) anymore. What's more, a REAL man is with her. Not a robot she's created, but a living breathing hunk of a speciman that makes her question everything she's believed about the sterile, placid, calm, boringness of her world.
Then again, if a Scottish hottie like Leith Campbell dropped into my life...well, I'd droll for a bit and then tell him I'm happily married. Oh, but the fantasies...
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Such an adorable story that holds just the right amount of humor while being well balanced with heart-wrenching scenes that make this story one romance that I will enjoy reading over and over.
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I'm loving this book :) I don't see what other people hate about it. Give the book a chance before you throw it out, can't just judge a book after reading the first two pages. I like how this book keeps you wondering about what the CAT is and what his plans are going to be for Leith and Fortune.
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It is a good book for its autor
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