Dear Melody:
I received Must Have Been the Moonlight and found it fascinating. It engaged my interest wholly. You have a way of returning to former characters which endears them to me--it was a delight to revisit the tempestuous relationship between Christopher and Alexandra in, In My Heart. However Brianna and Michael captured my heart. I was disappointed to end the book because I wanted several answers to occur.
(Spoilers below)
1.) Caroline--Just to know that Brianna had a woman in her home who lusted after her husband what happened to Caroline? Did she find someone to care for her and her two girls and get her away from Michael?
RC, this is one of those questions that I sometimes get as many people seemed concerned about Caroline's presence in Michael's life. Because she was once married to his brother and her children were his family, Michael, Brianna and Caroline did end up becoming friends. A lot of Caroline's initial issues had to do with her grief for her dead husband and the kife she had sold away to marry him in lieu of Michael all those years ago. She did straighten up.
2.) Michael's mother--were she and Brianna finally able to live in the cottage? Did they become close.
Some things can never be fixed completely, but yes they eventually learned to work together. Brianna was, of course, never the type to give up and her enthusiasm for life would eventually rub off on Michael's mother.
3.) Finally--For some reason, I have a warm spot in my heart for Lord Ware, Alexandra's father. Any chance he and the Donally brothers will ever be a whole family? Possibly, I mean is there a chance the Donally brothers will ever accept him into their homes without hatred?
Interesting that you asked about Lord Ware. He actually takes his place as a recurring character in my upcoming Charmed and Dangerous series in which the first book, Wild and Wicked in Scotland debuts in Jan 2007. Lord Ware and the Donallys do make peace and Lord Ware goes on to become a very important figure in English history. (according to the world as written by Melody Thomas LOL)
Just saw the cover Melody and love it. To be honest since the beginning of the Donnaly series, I always had this picture of the them in my head... and who else but John DeSalvo? The man is the best in the business. So, you could imagine the huge smile on my face when I instantly spotted him on the new cover. Can't wait until April.
I've loved the series since it started and since David's book means the end, I'll be sad to see them go. In My Heart was my favorite, as I'm a sucker for reunion books. It made me cry so many times.
"Who are the honorable men who serve the League of the Condor, a secretive organization that exists on the fringes of society? Angel in My Bed introduces one irresistible hero you will not want to miss."
Does this little blurb mean there will be a spin-off? I sure hope so.
C
Dear C:
Yes, it does. As pieces of David's past are exposed we learn a lot about who he used to be and what exactly he did for the British government. Now I get to write about those daring men in the same organization. How fun is that?
Melody:
I read about a book a day and have been a judge in Holt for many years, so I have many favorite authors and I have written a few to tell them how much I enjoy their work, but this is a first for me. I have never told an author that her work would make a fantastic movie. I am currently enjoying A Match Made in Scandal and since page one I felt as if I was watching a movie instead of reading a book. Some people would say all books could make a good movie, but I disagree, most good books are just enjoyable reads that when you finish you cant wait to read another by that author. Your work is too large for mere pages, its hard to put into words, but its like you become swept up into the story all the characters are memorable and the storyline makes you not put the book down.I have enjoyed you other books as well, but this is the best one yet. I wish you luck in all you do and look forward to more of your books. You should see about getting this sent as a screen play to some network, maybe cable or Hallmark. Good luck. Thanks for the wonderful stories.
Dear Melody:
I have all your books that you have written under the name Melody Thomas and Laura Renken. I have enjoyed
all of your wonderful stories. I can't wait until your next book comes out. I already pre-ordered it through Amazon. I just finished reading "Wicked Lies". I was wondering if you will write a book about Elizabeth and Lieutenant Ross? I hope so I would like to read their book.Your Loyal Fan, B
Dear B:
Thank you for ordering Angel in My Bed. I believe if you liked Wicked Lies you'll really enjoy Angel with that secret identity thing going. LOL. As for a story about Elizabeth and Ross, no, I won't be doing a sequel. Not that I wouldn't love to. When I wrote that book, I had planned a sequel, but the time period wasn't selling and then I ended up changing publishers. Wicked Lies will always be one of my favorite books though.
Dear Melody:
I wanted to know if you have any timeline on when David's story will be published. I have a feeling that it will be better then the other three which will be a very hard task , I sensed that David had something dark in his past , you did a great job in making us want to know what happened to him . I would like you to enter me in to your newsletter list . thank you. I just wanted to ask if you are thinking about making a store on David Donnaly ?
Dear A:
Thank you so much for your lovely email. I sure am writing about David!!! Angel in My Bed will be out April 1st, 2006 in the stores. If you go to my website at: WWW.MelodyThomas.com you can see a short blurb about the book as well as the cover. I have to say of all my Donally men, David is my favorite. LOL. Angel will also launch my new series about the men who serve in the League of the Condor. I just sold my next two proposal about those men to AVON. If you'd like updates and announcements, either go to my website and subscribe to my Melody Thomas newsletter by clicking Join Yahoo Groups at the bottom of the home page. Or I can sign you up myself. I send out about four newsletters a year with book and signing info.
Dear Melody:
I just wanted to let you know that I love your books on Christopher, Alex, Ryan and Rachel. I have never written to an author before, but I could not resist writing to you. I cannot wait until April for David's story! LT
Dear Ms. Thomas,
I'm just sending this to let you know how much I thoroughly enjoyed 'A Match Made in Scandal'. I love the main characters, Ryan Donally and Rachel Bailey. When I started reading it, the first time, I could not put it down. A month later, I read it again and enjoyed it once more. Ryan and Rachel are such complex characters and what tension between them. Wow! I am looking forward to when your new books come out. I shall certainly buy them.
Thank you and happy holidays,
MW
ps As I am Scottish by birth and Irish by descent,
I am looking forward to reading about David Donally
Hi Melody:
I'm totally confused after reading the book section of your website. I've just recently been able to purchase a copy of A MATCH MADE IN SCANDAL the #3 book in your Donnelly Series. How many more books in that series and do you have a working title for book #4? If so, could you please let me know what it is. I keep an ongoing book list and would like to add it to the list. Also, I'm a little confused about ANGEL IN MY BED. It says that you have a two-book deal and in this book, which comes out in April, you meet one of the League of the Condor men. However, at the bottom of your page, it reads that this is just a two book series and the way I interpreted it is that the first one is Jan. 2007 & the second is in Sept. of 07-could you please clarify this for me. It's VERY confusing! Is this new series just two books or more? Hope you can clear up my confusion and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks. Merry Christmas.
Best,
JCJC:
Clearly I have a thing for Condors, LOL. David's book is sort of a segue between the last of the Donally's series and the beginning of the new series. As you learn about David in Angel in My Bed, you'll catch a glimpse of his past which will reveal the answer to some of your questions. I do have two more books coming out in 2007, which will expand upon those men who serve in the League of the Condor.
Melody:
Thanks for getting back to me so soon and yes it's all very confusing but now I understand it better. I'm putting ANGEL IN MY BED as the 4th book in the Donnelly series and then #1 in the League of the Condor series-Patricia Grasso does that with some of her books where they interlap with other books in a different series-it's confusing if you don't know what's going on. Is ANGEL IN MY BED the end of the Donnelly series? I haven't read any of the other books yet as I'm waiting for the series to be completed so that I can read all the books one after the other-I'd just have to go back and reread them as each new book comes out so it's easier for me to wait until a series, etc. is complete. Please let me know so that I can read it, then I'll reread ANGEL IN MY BED once the other books to that series are complete. Oooh Wee!!! Thanks again for writing back so quickly.
Best,
JYes, Angel is the final book in the series and a segue into the next.
Hi Laura,
I just wanted you to know since bringing home A Match Made in Scandal, you have new fans. My mother made me order every book I could get of yours. I believe there were two or three. I haven't read them yet, as bookclub books took precedence. I will though, but Mom has and you have new fans. Thought I'd let you know Mom saw one of your books
at Sam's Club yesterday. She was excited as we had looked in several bookstores before ordering online. Only disappointment was that it was one we already had.Take care, C
Melody:
I hate reading but since I would be flying to visit my son before he shipped out to Iraq, I needed something to keep my mind occupied and thought a steamy novel would do it and DO IT IT DID. WOW! A Match Made in Scandal was, no words can describe. You really cranked out a good one. I've had to go back and read some highlights to make sure I read it correctly the first time and it just sticks in my mind almost all the time. Cannot wait for your new one next year. Scandal needs to be made into a movie ( not for television) and not a part left out and use Evan Marriot from "Joe Millionaire" as Ryan and only if can speak authentic Irish.
Thanks so much for writing the way you do and will be purchasing a copy for a girlfriend who could really use the stimulation, if you only knew our humor. Thanks again, H SHS:
A movie? Don't I wish. :
Melody, is the new League of the Condor series related to [the] Heart of the Condor book you wrote as Laura Renken? T
T: No, it is not.
Melody:
I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed A Match Made in Scandal. I can always count on you to give me a rich and beautiful read. Please keep writing at this level! I can't think of another historical romance author who I enjoy as much.
Sincerely, A
I just wanted to write you a quick note. I started IMH today and I'm only about half through it. This book is amazing and I'm bawling my eyes out. I'm just past Christopher and Alex's first love scene. So far it is so tugging on my emotions. And I am so loving Christopher and Alex. Will there be more books about the Donally's?
TewI've recently signed a four book contract with Avon and will be writing a Donally family series. The next book, Must Have Been the Moonlight, is Brianna's story and will be released in December 2004. This book begins in the hot, torrid deserts of Egypt. Rachel and Ryan's book will be out next in 2005, followed by David Donally…the man with a past.
Hi Melody:
I just finished reading "In My Heart". I thought it was the BEST historical romance I read. I rated it with 5 stars on the Booksamilliion Web Site (I was looking for other books written by you). I liked the strong female character, the vulnerable male character, the steamy romance, and the mystery, too! I look forward to reading about Brianna in your next book. And perhaps about Ryan? In My Heart hinted that Ryan was attracted to Rachel.
KimHi Kim: Ryan and Rachel will definitely get their own book. I'm working on it now.
Laura/Melody:
After reading Wicked Lies, I knew I wanted to read all the seduction romance books.I knew this was one book that would always be in my library. I had no idea My Lord Pirate was only the beginning of "The Drakes" and I instantly fell in love. I had to have them all. I just finished Heart of the Condor and my eyes actually filled with tears. These are some of the most sensual books I've read in awhile, and I read ALOT! I could feel the mist on my face and the wind in my hair while the ship moved beneath my feet, it was mesmerizing. Makes me want to hit the high seas with a rogue by my side, and until now cowboys were my passion(much to my husbands dismay). I don't think he thinks pirates are much better. lol. Anyway, thank-you for such an amazing journey, I loved every minute of the ride! Oh, I also read Indigo Moon, not knowing it was yours, loved it also. One request,, more pirates please!!
Catherine
Hi Catherine:
As of right now I won't be doing more pirates. <Sniff> Though, I did love that swashbuckling era and would love to go back there some day. Currently, I'm working on a reversion of rights for my Drake series. I'd like to see those books back in print.
Hi Laura,
I absolutely loved In My Heart!!! The story was wonderful, I kept trying to guess what would happen next & was surprised with who done it. I read about half on the plane on the way to Raleigh & read the rest while waiting 4 hours in the Raleigh airport yesterday. The story was fun to read - I could picture everything happening to the people. Chris & Alex were both really wonderful characters & I cried a little at the end & also smiled that they had their happy ending. Can't wait for the next one. Hope you had a wonderful trip to England & it gave you lots of ideas for more Donally adventures. Actually I was hoping for another Alex & Chris book in Egypt.
Have a great summer.
MarciaHi Marcia:
Christopher and Alex will be in Egypt, and readers will be in for a little surprise with them.
"laura renken" books introduced me to you .. followed by Lori Morgan and now .. Melody Thomas ..enjoyed all your books ... question for the above subject .. i know Brianna's book is next .. but what about Ryan .. at the end of the book, i got the impression that his heart wasn't really in his upcoming marriage ... and that Rachel is interested in him ???? (oops, i hope i didn't miss it) I don't remember reading about the wedding taking place ...
keep up the good work,
MariaLisaRyan and Rachel will have their book out in Sept 2005. Seems like a long time to wait, doesn't it? *g* I'm currently writing their book now. What a lot of fun it is, too.
Melody:
I just wanted to say thanks for the email saying your new book was out. I got it and loved it! I read the whole thing the first day. The only problem I have with your books is that they are so good I can't put them down. I mostly read at night after I put my daughter to bed, (its my time just for me) but, your other books were so good I started this one just as soon as I got home with it. I love the way you write, you have the best characters. I can't wait to find out what the rest of the Donally Clan are up to. If the second book is about Brianna can you let me know who the next two are about? Will you be writing more on Ryan maybe David the priest or are some of those rambunctious Donally children going to grow up to take center stage? See, I just love all you characters.(I still wonder what the Drakes are up to every time a pass the bookshelf and see that trilogy of books.) Your writing inspires the imagination and your characters stay with you for a life time. GREAT JOB !! please never stop writing. Trying to wait patiently till your next release.
ValerieHi Valerie:
I don't have plans yet for the Donally children. But I'm certainly not going to say it can't happen. One of the fun things about doing a family series of books is that I get to know all the characters very well.
Hello,
My name is Lacey and I just had to tell you how great I found Heart of the Condor to be. It completely grasped me from the very first word. All the thrills and romance that was in it, I found myself crying through the whole book, happy parts and sad alike. Everything in it is absolutely perfect, even the model on the front cover is exactly how I would have imagined Gabriel to look. I just had to say that it was the best book I have ever read. Thank you for writing it.
- LaceyLacey:
I have to admit this is one of my favorite books, too. *g*
Hello Laura,
I am a big fan of yours and have all of your books. A while ago you sent out a newsletter saying you were going to be writing under Melody Thomas and would have a book out in 2004. I am eagerly awaiting on any new book from you and was hoping you could ease my mind and tell me when your next book will be out? I am currently re-reading Indigo Moon for the umpteenth time and absolutely love your writing style and the heroes you create!!!!! I can not wait to read more!!!! Thank you very much.
LorieThanks, Lorie! I can't believe I'm still getting letters on this book. This book was a Holt Medallion winner so has a soft place in my heart.
Hi, A week or so, I wrote saying, I had just read My Lord Pirate, And loved it. Now I have read Night Shadow and Heart of the Condor. I'm hooked. I love your writing style. I just got these books 3 days ago, and I have already read them both. Now I'm on my way back to the store, to send for Wicked Lies , Indigo Moon, and Autumn Star. My husband dinner may never be on time again. I just can't set the books down.I love to read, but most of the time I could care less about supporting characters in a book. I find myself wanting to know what happened to every one of yours. They are all so good, totally 3 dimensional could read more about their lives, even after you have paired them off. I just wanted to say you have done a Great job . I Love these books, and will keep them forever. I always give my books to my best friend, when I've read them. this time I may just get her a set for her birthday. Are these the only books you have out till 2004? If so, you may find me begging for short stories. I would Love to hear more about Captain Roth!! Did he end up in a Spanish prison? Will he get out? Keep writing! you have my attention!
Valerie
Unfortuneatly these books are all out of print, though thet can still be order through the amazon associates booksellers programs (Just click to the webpage of the book you are searching to buy and click on used books) or at BN.com under used books. Captain Roth would have been the next character in my Drake series. He was imprisoned in Port Royal during the huge earthquake there, (which really occurred btw). Maybe in the future I still may write about him. Never say never in this business. *g*
Hi, Melody.
I wanted to enter the contest but also to say that I love your books and your writing. I was hooked after My Lord Pirate. I made two of my coworkers read the whole series with the Drake siblings. I also truly enjoyed your westerns with Leisure. You are extremely skilled with creating a new world with characters who are intensely human and passionate, designed to make the reader fall in love. I can't wait to read In My Heart and all your subsequent books. Please keep up the good work!!!!
Danielle
P.S. I read the one your influences is Meagan McKinney. I love her work too and I can see that intensity in your stories that she has.Danielle:
Meagan McKinney is one of my idol authors. She writes wonderful intensity of emotion. She is a favorite, along with Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Linda Howard, Elizabeth Lowell, Heather Graham, and all the AVON authors. Of course, everyone is invited to the AVON Romance Author website at: http://www.avonauthors.com/
Hi Melody:
Kudos for a great book...I finished it last night.
I loved how independent Alex was...it was like a light bulb went off in her head when she finally had enough and stood up to her father. I wanted to stand on and cheer and do a happy dance on my coffee table.
But the chemistry between Alex and Christopher...I do hope that Brianna's story is going to be just as good. Christopher in my opinion was a man's man. His love for Alex really never died and in a way I felt sorry for Rachel (even though Ryan is in love with her and won't admit it). It was hard for Alex to show her true feeling for Christopher because she too was still in love with him after all these years.
And Richard, I was totally surprised with him and the maid, but proud. I figured out that the Professor was the thief but I never realized he was really her uncle. You really had me there.
I laughed out loud at the eye doctor's office when Christopher and Alex were trying to have sex in the carriage. The receptionist asked me what I was reading and I show her the book and told her that you are a local author. She told me the next time she was going to the bookstore that she would look for your book. She's a Cassie Edward's fan.
So stand up and take several bows me standing up giving you a standing ovation for a book that's a keeper for me.
Sincerely,
DaniChristopher is definitely one of my most favorite heroes!!
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