tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post1632372856610515275..comments2024-03-28T09:00:35.317-04:00Comments on Reading Between the Wines Book Club: HIGHLANDER WEEK: Guest Post & Giveaway w/author Laura Hunsaker of Highland DestinyCrystal @ RBtWBChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-63376984730474354312011-05-16T19:07:37.890-04:002011-05-16T19:07:37.890-04:00Christine-movies about Highlanders are always fun ...Christine-movies about Highlanders are always fun ;)<br /><br />Library Lady-I love to read about them too<br /><br />Lisa- you bring up a good point! Who doesn't want to love the underdog?<br /><br />Winnie-I do love those Alpha Males! <br /><br />dpbussie- google men in kilts...there are some nice photos (but don't google hairy men in kilts, yuck!)Highland Hussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819878715462070200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-10036414304265686342011-05-16T12:04:20.088-04:002011-05-16T12:04:20.088-04:00Oh I like em both. The Scottish and the Irish. Ma...Oh I like em both. The Scottish and the Irish. Man n Kilt regardless. Yay. <br />Dpbussie@yahoo.comDebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157932662605451446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-88840960215903102852011-05-15T21:19:26.324-04:002011-05-15T21:19:26.324-04:00Whoops, sorry for posting again but I forgot to in...Whoops, sorry for posting again but I forgot to include my email:<br /><br />chibipooh(at)gmail(dot)com<br /><br />Thanks!winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572247688497515974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-25601495765190358672011-05-15T21:06:40.902-04:002011-05-15T21:06:40.902-04:00Why do we romanticize the Highlanders... I don'...Why do we romanticize the Highlanders... I don't really know why but I can say that it just works and appeals to us that these alpha males have that strong protective traits that comes from being honorable warriors.winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572247688497515974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-87241696374134188322011-05-15T15:33:37.984-04:002011-05-15T15:33:37.984-04:00I would guess that it is because someone decided t...I would guess that it is because someone decided to write about them and it just grew from there! They are also the underdogs!<br /><br />lisasworldofbooks @ charter dot netLisa (Lisa's World of Books)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04756882588917728777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-61553139845901206242011-05-15T11:34:16.363-04:002011-05-15T11:34:16.363-04:00I don't know why we romanticize the Scots over...I don't know why we romanticize the Scots over the Irish. I agree with the earlier comment that it's probably because there are more books about them. I honestly don't know, but I do know I love to read about them!<br />adsanders77 at gmail dot comLibrary Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357524726684985447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-47615871276157952392011-05-14T21:46:21.266-04:002011-05-14T21:46:21.266-04:00Truly, I have no idea. I didn't even think abo...Truly, I have no idea. I didn't even think about highlanders until I saw them in movies. They were always hot, and had sexy accents, and fought for what they believed in. After that, I thought they were pretty awesome.<br /><br />ceeenndee at gmail dot comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12516993108908362358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-58133159242977944522011-05-14T21:18:29.684-04:002011-05-14T21:18:29.684-04:00Wow! Blogger hit you guys too, huh? At demonlovers...Wow! Blogger hit you guys too, huh? At demonlovers we couldn't get anything posted, or commented either. grrr....blogger...<br /><br />Marlene, I remember yours and I have to agree with you, I'm pretty sure there's a famous photo of the Queen with her children dressed in kilts.Highland Hussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819878715462070200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-54663541911046846032011-05-14T20:15:41.219-04:002011-05-14T20:15:41.219-04:00We romanticize bout the highlanders because of the...We romanticize bout the highlanders because of their Warrior instincts to fight. Think Braveheart and you cannot but help yourself to fall in love with them.<br /><br />Thanks for this giveaway!<br /><br />redfirewood888(AT)yahoo(DOT)caDarkBloodyVampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-24011810551876541132011-05-14T16:23:23.490-04:002011-05-14T16:23:23.490-04:00Blogger ate my first comment. Anyway, I think the...Blogger ate my first comment. Anyway, I think the romanticizing of highlanders started with Queen Victoria and the trend continues today.<br />marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441858897061655629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-18610618428636545172011-05-14T12:43:54.892-04:002011-05-14T12:43:54.892-04:00Whats not to like very brave sexy! This sounds so ...Whats not to like very brave sexy! This sounds so good being kidnapped twice I loved what I read and really want to read more ! Thank you so much for the chance :)<br />tishajean@ charter.netlatishajeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684434404351430325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-7273674482269045432011-05-13T16:00:24.886-04:002011-05-13T16:00:24.886-04:00Why do we love Highlander's? In my opinion it ...Why do we love Highlander's? In my opinion it is because, due to polical correctness, we have been effectively neutering our males. We always want what we cannot have.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686273924844659445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-43236461835642493962011-05-13T13:58:16.317-04:002011-05-13T13:58:16.317-04:00(Comment Re-Post)
June M.: I think we probably lov...(Comment Re-Post)<br />June M.: I think we probably love Scottish Highlanders so much because there are so many books written about them. There are not as many books about Irish...but eith of them have sexy accents and kilts so they are both great in my opinion!<br /><br />GFC: June M.<br />manning_j2004 at yahoo dot comCrystal @ RBtWBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-14751824545178040512011-05-13T13:57:21.886-04:002011-05-13T13:57:21.886-04:00(Comment Re-Post)
mbreakfield: I think it became t...(Comment Re-Post)<br />mbreakfield: I think it became trendy to romanticize the Scots because of Queen Victoria, and that trend continues today.<br />marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)comCrystal @ RBtWBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-83588305034674935612011-05-12T03:51:54.584-04:002011-05-12T03:51:54.584-04:00Just stopping by to say hi and that the accents ar...Just stopping by to say hi and that the accents are what draw me in! (I'm not entering I've got my copy on my Nook)Megan@Riverina Romanticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10844721821377286848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-35486163726741760472011-05-11T22:04:41.359-04:002011-05-11T22:04:41.359-04:00I think they are romanticized because of how stron...I think they are romanticized because of how strong and powerful they seemed to be in a warrior fashion.<br /><br />Thanks Crystal for the awesome work you are doing for this Highlanders week giveaway!<br /><br />redfirewood888(AT)yahoo(DOT)caDarkBloodyVampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-50295696478367565632011-05-11T21:17:23.920-04:002011-05-11T21:17:23.920-04:00Its hard to pick just one thing I like about them....Its hard to pick just one thing I like about them. They are hot handsome and sexy. They value family, their land and possessions and they are loyal. Please enter me in contest. I would love to read this book. Tore923@aol.comTore923https://www.blogger.com/profile/11560954856511496425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-69331800593359206802011-05-11T17:00:30.623-04:002011-05-11T17:00:30.623-04:00Latishajean: I completely agree-it's too hard ...Latishajean: I completely agree-it's too hard to pick just one reason, and good luck in the giveaway :)<br /><br />Melissa: I like that concept-that one's a first for me and it totally works too.Highland Hussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819878715462070200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-25769205880754952112011-05-11T16:51:13.509-04:002011-05-11T16:51:13.509-04:00BLHMistress: see what happens when someone lets me...BLHMistress: see what happens when someone lets me take over their blog for the day? lol<br /><br />June:I have seen a few good series about Irishmen (Michelle Willingham has a good one), but you're right, they just aren't as heroic as our Highlanders.<br /><br />Crystal: he's the most "mild" hairy guy I could find...seriously. <br /><br />Mary I like the way you think! sexiest lovers on earth? agreed!Highland Hussyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819878715462070200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-12445154776770970842011-05-11T16:36:14.717-04:002011-05-11T16:36:14.717-04:00I do wonder why they are more romanticized...perha...I do wonder why they are more romanticized...perhaps because they lived more on the outskirts of civilization and therefore were more mysterious??<br /><br />mk261274 at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-73574700641065766852011-05-11T16:34:07.192-04:002011-05-11T16:34:07.192-04:00I have to say whats not to like can't just pic...I have to say whats not to like can't just pick one thing! I love to read them and can't wait to read more! This sounds so good I really want to read this one! Thank you so much for the chance :)<br />tishajean@ charter.netlatishajeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684434404351430325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-45009845893723429652011-05-11T16:27:08.789-04:002011-05-11T16:27:08.789-04:00They are portrayed as the sexiest lovers on earth....They are portrayed as the sexiest lovers on earth. Who wouldn't want to read about them?<br /><br />Mary_Reiss @ hotmail.comMary @SweepingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129781252059396183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-23556473384979352382011-05-11T13:34:11.791-04:002011-05-11T13:34:11.791-04:00June, I don't think it's in print anymore ...June, I don't think it's in print anymore but if you can find it used somewhere Patricia McAllister's Sea Raven is my favorite Irish Historical Romance. It's about an Irish clan, a sexy English sea captain and the court of Queen Elizabeth.Crystal @ RBtWBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-49320192616297630172011-05-11T13:26:13.257-04:002011-05-11T13:26:13.257-04:00I love hairy dude there. I just want to sit on his...I love hairy dude there. I just want to sit on his lap and braid his beard.Crystal @ RBtWBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452361936625217579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926345421909415577.post-66525632244195709412011-05-11T13:23:06.512-04:002011-05-11T13:23:06.512-04:00I think we probably love Scottish Highlanders so m...I think we probably love Scottish Highlanders so much because there are so many books written about them. There are not as many books about Irish...but eith of them have sexy accents and kilts so they are both great in my opinion!<br /><br />GFC: June M.<br />manning_j2004 at yahoo dot comJune M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14929817630779731177noreply@blogger.com