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As I just said in another post, although Matt Farrell and Mitchell Wyatt are close friends, I don't want you to expect them to be similiar men, because they aren't. Mitchell is gorgeous and glib, but he is very complex.
Mitchell and EBYT will often force you to use your own understanding of human psychology. If you do, you may find yourself bonding much tighter with him than with any of my other heroes. If you don't, well, we'll see. You'll enjoy him anyway.
Secondly, EBYT is much shorter than PARADISE, however, because it is written to be a romance novel, you'll get a whole lot of interplay between the hero and heroine which begins and continues as soon as they meet.
Actually, EBYT is somewhat longer than it looks. The jackets were ready before the manuscript was finished, and by the time I was finished with the manuscript, it was considerably longer than I'd told Ballantine to expect. For that reason, you'll notice that new chapters don't begin on a fresh page, and we had to adjust the print size down from the very large size it started out to be, to a regular (but very readable) size.
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Thanks for making me feel so welcome Judith ( refer to newbies post)
so.... what about Courtney Maitland ? the Duke of Hammund? Paris Parker ? Dorothy Seaton? ... do you think you will be writing their stories next? I would love to read a book about witty Courtney. I just can't imagine who will be the man that will be able to seduce her and take her breath away......
Best Regards
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Oh Judith, thank you so very much for the 'warning' I can not wait until the release date. Mitchell sounds wonderful I like complex charecters, and being able to figure out and see their deaper sides.
Thank you
~Loralee
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quote:Mitchell and EBYT will often force you to use your own understanding of human psychology
Those are my very favorite type of characters. I'm so excited right now. Thank you!!! 11 more days to go...but who's counting.lol Bren
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I'd love to read a book about Courtney!!! she is one of my favorties...
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If we didn't love everything you do, we probably wouldn't be here. I am intrigued by the hints you've given us and can't wait to meet Mitchell! I read the sampler and have been anxiously awaiting the rest.
Thanks for that insight into Mitchell, I love complex characters. I'm jumping out of my seat in anticipation for EBYT. Your characters and their stories are in a class of their own. Thank you.
~Sophie
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Ohhh, Judith, EBYT sounds wonderful and intriguing. Can't wait until my copy arrives. Thanks for having the raffle and giving us all an opportunity to win.
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I'd love to write a book about Courtney. Actually, I want to do it. However, for Courtney to become a heroine you'd like and relate to, I would have to smooth her down substantially. As cute as she is as a teenager, you would find her to be a pain in the *ss as your heroine.
I'm thinking, I'm thinking...
Dee, Paris got Paul Richardson in NW. Parker got Lisa Pontini in PARADISE. So their stories have already been told--well, "sketched in" anyway. Posts: 1026 | From: Houston, Texas | Registered: May 2000
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Now, I can hardly wait to read about Mitchell. You have heightened my curiosity 100 fold. Looking forward to it. Thanks Judith for keeping us updated.
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Gina_Marie!!You're absolutely right! I totally forgot about those two!! Since we are in the holiday season I would like to add a book about Jesse and Sara to my wish list to Sant...Er Judith...
Judith leave it up to you to peak our curiosity! you're thinking about a book on Courtney!! Yeah!!!!
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Thank you Judith. The anticipation is now at a fever pitch. Can't wait to meet Mitchell - he sounds scrumptious.
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Judith, of course we want this story and this hero to be different from the others. Of course, of course !! That's part of the excitment and suspense, we're all sharing at the moment.
No comparison possible between Matt and Mitchell, that's fine. That way maybe, I'll have not only one but two fav heroes. Pure heaven...
Corinne
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How funny that I ended up stimulating your excitement when I set out to issue a warning/caution. This must be a good sign. LOL
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Oh my excitment has increased 10-fold now ! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning - I love it!
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Courtney is a wild one, but that's part of what makes her fun! Maybe she needs a Man to calm her down?.. I believe in you Ms.Judith.. you took Meredith from a nerdy loner to a beautiful, wonderful, lively, successful woman..You took Whitney from a complete wretch to many peoples favorite heroine(including my mother..who liked Whitney so much she named my sister after her). You even took little Julie Smith from a carjacking street urchin to a warm and loving teacher... I think you can do anything.. that includes smoothing out a "rumpled" teenager=)
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I'm very excited about the book. When I read the sampler and got to the last line, MY heart slammed into my chest. *g*
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The suspense is killing me. I really really can't wait to meet Mitchell! Judith, your warning is such a teaser. I love complex men. If anyone can create a hearthrobbing hero, it's got to be you.
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I'm still in shock that it's less than two weeks away. *Jennie falls over thankfully landing with her face in the dog bed*
So, so excited.
Kiss, kiss, Jennie
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I cannot wait to finally meet Mitchell Wyatt
Rana
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I am as excited for the 27th as my girls are for the 25th! LOL.
Barb
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Oh, gosh, I can't wait for this book! I know I'm going to love it!
-FMV
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I completely agree with Whits_ sis , Judith you can do anything with a character. I have loved all of your books! I cannot wait to meet Mitchell, I can hardly wait. I am so glad I found this group of ladies that are as excited as I am. I always remember before when I knew a book was coming out and did not have access to this board...imagine that, all those years I was excited and nobody to share it with!! Hurry up December 27th!! I feel like I am trying to rush Christmas on by....I HAVE NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE!!
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I can't wait to get my hands on this book...eventually.
Judith thanks for the warnings. I can't help but wonder if is it a nerve wracking time for you with the release of a new book. I can't wait for the discussions on this book to start.
Thanks Judith.
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I've been in a reading slump lately and I think this may be just what the dr. ordered! I can't imagine anything better than a new JM book to get me reading again!
Thanks Judith!
Stacey
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Finally,,, a birthday I can really, really, REALLY look forward to! I put in my request with RLH yesterday and said THIS is what I want for my birthday present. I can't think of anything for Christmas.
I love complex heroes!
Bets'
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I don't read excerpts so I haven't read the sampler. When an author ascends to an auto-buy, I like to go in fresh not knowing anything. There are no expectations, I can go in and take it for what it is and everything is a surprise.
I may read the sampler the day I buy the book, but I don't even read the blurbs. I'm looking forward to this book. I tend to lean towards contemporaries in this phase. I agree that the warning/caution just increases my curiosity and anticipation.
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I'm starting to be more like you, April. I love spoilers, but I save them for when I'm reading the book instead of before I even get the book now. And I'm learning to not box in authors but to let each book have its own experience.
For this reason I'm really looking forward to EBYT. I'm happy for a nice solid romance story, even though I still enjoy a well written romantic suspense. I've loved all the romances Judith has written so I'm excited
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Mitchell sounds wonderful I like complex charecters, and being able to figure out and see their deaper sides. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Can't wait to read about Mitchell! He sounds exciting! 
