To: Karen Hawkins
From: Moi
Re: Another Chance
There was a time when I was addicted to your books. Each time I heard a new book of yours was out in stores, I'd rush to the nearest bookstore and buy it immediately. I couldn't even wait a day. I was obsessed and addicted and ill and incandescently happy each time I heard you were releasing a new novel. Then AND THE BRIDE WORE PLAID came out, followed by LADY IN RED. I was appalled, bored to tears and distraught because I simply could not read the books. They were terrible and I couldn't believe they were written by you. Were they? I'm hoping you were suffering from writer's block or something...maybe you were under pressure, some deadline. All I know is that it's still hard for me to believe they were your works. They couldn't be!!!
I tried to read AND THE BRIDE, but stopped the torture at Chapter 3 and donated the book to the Salvation Army (sorry, guys!).
I struggled through LADY IN RED and was left with the worst taste in my mouth at the end of it. I decided then and there that I would not purchase any of your books again. Too harsh, perhaps? At the time, I didn't think so.
Today I was at Walmart and noticed your new book HER OFFICER AND GENTLEMAN. The premise showed great promise. The cover was slightly cheesy but I like the red a great deal. Soon, excitement at the prospect of reading a new Hawkins book was back and I immediately grabbed it off the shelf and bought it.
I've decided to give you another shot because you are a very talented author and I cannot forget that once upon a time I loved your books to the point of obsession. Perhaps I am too forgiving a person; perhaps I shouldn't give you another chance after two flops (well, they were flops in my opinion).
Perhaps you were merely so excited to be finishing your Talisman Ring series, you fumbled terribly with the last two books. Honestly, I don't know. I'm just trying to forget the last two books even existed at this point.
Perhaps you are back on track. I certainly hope so!!! Your website is now updated regularly and I must say that I like its look. Your books seem to be getting decent reviews. I may end up kicking myself for reading your new book, but then again maybe I won't.
I pray my hopes will not be disappointed. I'll be sure to let you know!
4 comments:
what's this new book about? you said it sounds interesting...do tell!
Hmmm...well it's about a 25 yr old who believes she's happy until she meets this stud viscount who makes her ache with desire. Then she can't get enough of him, at least that's what the back blurb says. I'll let you know once I finish it. I'm in the mood for books with lead characters taken by surprise.
What a heartfelt and classy reply from Ms. Hawkins -- now I have to give her new book a try!
Rakehell gave it a great review -- I'll try to give a link :)
http://www.rakehell.com/article.php?id=871&Title=Her-Officer-and-Gentleman
To: Karen Hawkins
From: Me (romancelover)
Your new book's plot is a good one and I look forward to reading it this week! I didn't care for the PLAID book because there were too many side characters in it and I felt my attention dwindling with each page read. Glad to know at least that it wasn't your fave either. Re: Lady in Red...I don't know...I guess I wanted to see the lead characters despise each other more at the beginning of the book. No clue...in any case, thanks for responding and I will post as soon as I finish this new book of yours.
I wish I had a margarita partner...
Thanks for posting!!!
- D!
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