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I think I've given you a wrong impression and built expectations about this scene way too high. The reason I was so enthusiastic about it was simply because it's very romantic without being graphic. The characters make it romantic, not the description of what's taking place.
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Judith, we've had many interesting discussions here over the years about various aspects of love scenes. But I think one thing we can all agree on is that a great love scene needs to be romantic. In that respect, I'm sure the scene you're talking about will meet expectations.
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It makes me long to read it even more, I love romantic love scenes, the fact that it's not particulary *graphic* doesn't bother me one iota. I just can't wait to get my hand on the book.
It's all about the strong characters that only you create that makes any and every scene so memorable. If I don't feel the romance between the characters before/during/after the actual intimacy, I feel let down. I never have that problem with your novels.
Likewise, I think you could write a 4 page description of a hero washing out his dirty socks and every DN would find it enthralling. *wink*
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Judith, I recently moved, and all of my books are MIA...so I ended up reading a book by a different author. The love scene was not good. All of the right "descriptions" were there, but 0 romance...it's the romance we want, not the "descriptors"! Don't worry!
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Hi Judith, I just wanted to add my 2 cents.When it comes to love scenes I find that more romantic is much better than more physical.If that makes sense. If I can't feel the emotion or romance of the scene I just skip right over it.Kind of like ..ok they make love..next.But with your books it is so much more than an act.That is what a great love scene is about.If anything I am anticipating it more now. Not to worry, Bren
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