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Parlor Games: Regency Word-Libs with Manda Collins
Tessa: I’ve invited a new friend to the ballroom today! Lady B, may I introduce Miss Manda Collins, yet another authoress of colonial extraction. Manda and I were talking about how we haven’t played parlor games in ages, and Manda is so very clever. She suggested… Well, you tell them, Manda.
Manda: Thank you so much for introducing me to your charming coterie, Tessa! I vow I haven’t seen a more lively crowd since the tiger got loose at Sally Jersey’s circus-themed rout! What I have in mind is much tamer, but no less amusing. It’s a word game called MadLibs.
Lady B: More madness in my ballroom? I should have known, coming from you, Miss Dare.
Tessa: (aside) Actually, these aren’t really Mad-Libs. Because Mad-Libs are a trademark. So these are Word Libs from Wordlibs.com. (clears throat) Manda, can you explain to Lady B just how this new parlor game works?
Manda: Well, you take a passage of prose and remove the nouns, verbs and adjectives. Then you make a list of nouns, verbs and adjectives. And place them in the slots left blank in the passage of prose. And the new ones render the paragraphs…that is to say…
Lady B: I may require an example.
Manda: Excellent idea. Here’s a very simple one, from the teaser for Miss Ashe’s first installment in her Falcon Club series.
(Note: Clicking “Create story” will take you to the WordLibs site to see your result. To share it with the rest of us, highlight and copy the text, then click “Back” to paste it in the comments!)
When a _____ Loves a Lady
Tessa, giggling: Oh my goodness. I can’t wait to see all our guests’ variations! Here was my result:
A Melon fleeing society, a Sparkly lord bent on seduction, and a Fantastical little village covered in Fudge.
What could be more Mawkishly scandalous?
Manda: I love it! Are you getting the idea now, Lady B?
Lady B: I believe so. But I think a more thorough sample may be in order.
Tessa: Manda, why don’t we use the blurb from your debut, How to Dance with a Duke?
How to ______ with a Duke
Read the real blurb for How to Dance with a Duke.
Lady B: Oh! This is excessively diverting. Miss Dare, I agree. Miss Collins is clever indeed.
Albert: squawk[EXCLAMATION!]squawk
Tessa: The best part is–more ratafia you drink, the better it gets. Let’s have one more, Manda! Perhaps we can set Miss MacLean in our sights.
Manda: Absolutely.
A ______ by Any Other Name
Read the real blurb for A Rogue by Any Other Name.
Tessa: Manda, thank you so much for coming by today and bringing us such an entertaining diversion! I can’t wait for How to Dance with a Petri Dish, er Duke to hit the shelves!











Jan 16, 2012
2:03 am
LOL!! Tessa and Manda, what fun!! After I tried the first one, I couldn’t resist doing the others. So here are my three Word-Libs:
1. A Nun fleeing society, a brawny lord bent on seduction, and a prudish little village covered in oil.
What could be more brutishly scandalous?
2 – Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the strumpets of the local church than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s precocious academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds forty of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a seductive rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old pastor to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but angry. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to the upstairs bedroom. An alliance with the explorer’s hot daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more steamy love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
3 – A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his peacock. Now a partner in London’s most perky gaming hell, the cold, freakish Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including prancing perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing petunias have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, persnickety marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of pâtissier underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its pastry chef. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to roll in anything for them…even her petit fours.
Thanks for the delightful game! : )
Jan 16, 2012
11:03 am
Amy, these are hilarious!! And intriguing. I especially love the idea of the pastry chef bad boy with his pet peacock–lol.
And a “prudish village covered in oil”–wow. My mind is going allll sorts of interesting places.
Jan 16, 2012
12:07 pm
These are hilarious! I love the notion of an expedition to the upstairs bedroom! And the pastry making underworld! Scones so delicious they’re criminal:)
Jan 16, 2012
12:42 pm
Hah! Snickering out loud at the peacock and the pastry. Too funny!
Jan 16, 2012
7:48 am
These sound like bizarrely interesting stories….
1.A swan fleeing society, a prickly lord bent on seduction, and a fluffy little village covered in cloud.
What could be more pleasantly scandalous?
2. Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the kilts of Scotland than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s deliciously academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds 2 of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a cold rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old horse to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but soft. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to a circus. An alliance with the explorer’s colourful daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more dirty love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
3. A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his Tiger. Now a partner in London’s most deep gaming hell, the cold, tortured Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including falling perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing shoes have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, funny marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of Rome underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its walking stick. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to give anything for them…even her glove.
Good parlour game! Very funny
Jan 16, 2012
11:32 am
These are great, LL! You’re right, they actually sound like real stories… Especially Penelope, driven to demand more from life after years of disappointing shoes. I think I’ve read chick lit like that.
And after reading Lisa’s, I am so glad that *your* duke is “anything but soft”. Lol.
Jan 16, 2012
12:14 pm
Hilarious, LL! I love that Cecily is required to marry more than one man to get into the Egyptian Club! What does one call a male harem anyway?
The Marquess of Bourne sounds like he’s starring in a remake of Bringing Up Baby!
Jan 16, 2012
12:43 pm
Yes, #2 is hilarious!
Jan 16, 2012
3:58 pm
I am totally with Cecily in her desire to explore the kilts of Scotland, and naturally the men in them too. It’s always good when your hero is described a anything but soft too, especially when the couple may find a “dirty love” lol loving this game.
Jan 16, 2012
12:29 pm
I *hate* disappointing shoes. Hate them. They certainly leave me longing for something more!
Jan 16, 2012
9:07 am
OMG Tessa and Manda. I can’t stop laughing. I tried one but it was awful and didn’t make a lick of sense. I will try again.
Jan 16, 2012
9:23 am
It’s way to early in the morning for this.
A Texan fleeing society, a sprawling lord bent on seduction, and a skittish little village covered in Falcon.
What could be more devlish scandalous?
Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the Statues of Coltswood than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s rowdy academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds four of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a broken rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old goat to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but torn. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to Disney. An alliance with the explorer’s messy daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more cluttered love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his Woman. Now a partner in London’s most golden gaming hell, the cold, swoon worthy Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including stunning perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing houses have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, sarcastic marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of under the table underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its water. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to screaming anything for them…even her horse.
Jan 16, 2012
11:45 am
I am cracking up, Lady Susan!
My favorite part is that the duke’s brother was lost on an expedition to Disney! So easy to see how that could happen. He’s probably stuck in the teacups, going round and round….
Thanks for playing along!
Jan 16, 2012
12:21 pm
Oh excellent, Lady Susan! Sounds like Cecily needs to be featured on Hoarders, Lady Susan, what with her messiness and cluttered love!
And can one blame Lady Penelope’s lack of interest in a quiet, sarcastic marriage? Especially to a prince of the under the table underworld;)
Jan 16, 2012
12:30 pm
Cast from society with nothing but his woman, eh? Sounds like not such a bad deal!
Jan 16, 2012
9:47 am
Wonderful to see you here, Manda. I’m so looking forward to HOW TO DANCE WITH A DUKE. I’ve been waiting for a long time. Darn those publishers. Why can’t they get the books out faster?
These are hysterical. I’m going to use this site next time I have to draft a blurb. Plus I had a fun beginning to a day’s writing.
TESSA
A Fruitcake fleeing society, a Kittenish lord bent on seduction, and a Pragmatic little village covered in Sofa.
What could be more Daintily scandalous?
MANDA
Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the Hedgehogs of Timbuktu than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s Blasphemous academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds Seventeen of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a Playful rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old Counterpane to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but Sumptuous. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to New Jersey. An alliance with the explorer’s Impertinent daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more Hungry love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
SARAH
A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his Perambulator. Now a partner in London’s most Nifty gaming hell, the cold, Penetrating Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including Washing perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing Spectacles have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, Plummy marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of Budleigh Salterton underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its Sauceboat. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to Shower anything for them…even her Toffee.
Jan 16, 2012
11:16 am
Now these are great words, Miranda!
“fleeing society with only his perambulator”–haha!
The first one sounds like the setup for an Oscar Wilde play!
Jan 16, 2012
12:31 pm
Ha!
“A pragmatic little village covered in sofa.” Intriguing.
As for Bourne…Oh, he’s penetrating, alright.
Leave it to you, Miranda, to take this to a naughty place.
Jan 16, 2012
12:53 pm
Hah, Sarah. I thought you would appreciate Bourne’s underworld kingdom. The secrets of Budleigh.
Jan 16, 2012
12:33 pm
Thank you, Miranda! Not much longer now!
And OMG your word choices! Who can resist a kittenish lord bent on seduction? And my poor characters sound like they’re trapped in a play that’s one part The Sopranos, one part The Jabberwocky!
Though I must say I know the unfortunate sadness of disappointing spectacles. They can make or break an entire outfit!
Jan 16, 2012
9:56 am
HAHAHAA!!! Oh good heavens. I should have covered that village in fudge. It conjures all sorts of images of wrestling in chocolate. LOLOLOL!!!!!
Welcome to the ballroom, Manda! It’s lovely to have you here and your book cover is gorgeous! I’ll be back later today to comment more coherently when I can wipe the tears of laughter out of my eyes long enough to see the computer screen.
Jan 16, 2012
10:58 am
Wrestling in chocolate!?!! What a missed opportunity indeed.
I agree with you about the gorgeousness of that cover–I told Manda I think it’s the most historically accurate clothing I’ve ever seen on a cover! And I just love the cheeky expression.
Jan 16, 2012
12:37 pm
Thank you, Tessa! She does look cheeky doesn’t she?
Jan 16, 2012
1:12 pm
Manda, your cover is gorgeous and exquisitely naughty! : )
Jan 16, 2012
12:36 pm
I know, Katharine! I don’t think I could resist a village covered in fudge, either!
Thank you for the cover love! It makes me smile every time I look at it:)
Jan 16, 2012
1:27 pm
Yikes. Realized I wrote Tessa on my post when I meant Katharine. Sorry, K. Can’t wait for the fudgy village. Sounds like Hansel and Gretel.
Jan 16, 2012
10:14 am
I love it! Yes, a wonderful time-waster, but as Lady B says “excessively diverting”!
Tessa:
A Pirate fleeing society, a bored lord bent on seduction, and a hungry little village covered in cake.
What could be more lavishly scandalous?
Manda:
Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the ladies of the moon than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s silly academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds 24 of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a round rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old drumsticks to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but lovely. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to the garden. An alliance with the explorer’s smelly daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more flowery love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
Sarah:
A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his Pretzel. Now a partner in London’s most pink gaming hell, the cold, studiously Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including skipping perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing birds have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, adorable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of The Arctic underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its carriage. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to learn anything for them…even her marraige.
Thank you, ladies, for the giggle this morning!
Jan 16, 2012
11:36 am
Great ones!!
Love the idea of “the Arctic underworld”! And a bright pink gaming hell.
Also, the “village covered in cake” is making me make Homer Simpson noises. Mmmmm, cake.
Jan 16, 2012
12:41 pm
These are brilliant, Olivia! I love that the village is covered in cake but the village is still hungry. A conundrum, that;)
And OMG a pink gaming hell? Now I want to write that!
Jan 16, 2012
1:10 pm
“An alliance with the explorer’s smelly daughter”! LOL!! Perhaps he needs Miranda’s Penelope to “shower” her with “Toffee” to sweeten her scent!
Jan 16, 2012
10:26 am
what a great post and should we answer, lol
1. A Nun fleeing society, a brawny lord bent on seduction, and a prudish little village covered in oil.
What could be more brutishly scandalous?
2 – Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the strumpets of the local church than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s precocious academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds forty of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a seductive rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old pastor to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but angry. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to the upstairs bedroom. An alliance with the explorer’s hot daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more steamy love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
3 – A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his peacock. Now a partner in London’s most perky gaming hell, the cold, freakish Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including prancing perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing petunias have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, persnickety marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of pâtissier underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its pastry chef. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to roll in anything for them…even her petit fours.
Great game
Jan 16, 2012
11:47 am
Thanks for coming by, Eli! Isn’t this fun? I love reading through them all. It’s too early in the morning to be laughing so hard.
Jan 16, 2012
12:45 pm
Oh dear, Eli! My sides are aching from too much laughter! I think I need more tea if we are going to amuse at this rate:)
Jan 16, 2012
10:55 am
First, welcome and thank you to Manda!
Second, I am laughing so hard, I’m crying. These are absolutely hysterical!
Jan 16, 2012
12:47 pm
Thank you so much for having me, Tessa! I haven’t laughed this hard since…well, since forever! You all have a lovely group here.
Jan 16, 2012
10:58 am
Oh, this was so much fun!
Thank you Tessa and Manda. I’m cracking up just reading all the entries. And Manda, welcome to the Ballroom! I have heard great things about your debut book, and can’t wait to read it.
Now here are my humble word-libs contributions:
1. A Lion fleeing society, a green lord bent on seduction, and a shy little village covered in tree.
What could be more delightfully scandalous?
2. Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the sons of Venice than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s gritty academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds 28 of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a graceful rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old blanket to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but hard. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to New Orleans. An alliance with the explorer’s brunette daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more confident love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
3. A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his Snail. Now a partner in London’s most jumpy gaming hell, the cold, gnarled Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including poking perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing goats have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, pearly marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of Stonehenge underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its lotion. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to glare anything for them…even her face.
Jan 16, 2012
11:13 am
“the Duke of Winterson is anything but hard”…
O.o.
Hahahahahah!
That might be a problem!
And poor Penelope, deprived of the underworld lotion. Sounds very Silence Of the Lambs!
Soooo funny, Lisa–thanks for playing!
Jan 16, 2012
11:49 am
I am crying…CRYING…reading that last one. Oh my goodness, now all I can picture is Bourne yelling “It puts the lotion in the basket!” Hahahaha….
Jan 16, 2012
12:52 pm
Hah! Who can blame Cecily for wanting to explore the sons of Venice! She wants to jump ship into a Harlequin Presents!
And how many young men have been lost on expeditions to New Orleans? I know many of my college friends succumbed;)
Jan 16, 2012
12:48 pm
OMG. Reading these is the best way to start a day.
Jan 16, 2012
12:42 pm
Hi Manda & Tessa…this is a FABULOUS parlor game! Love it!!
KATHARINE:
A lightbulb fleeing society, a sad lord bent on seduction, and a hungry little village covered in honey.
What could be more marvelously scandalous?
(aside. what could be more marvelously, sticky?)
MANDA:
Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the puppies of the local diner than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s red academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds five of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a soft rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old gym shorts to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but excitable. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to the DMV. An alliance with the explorer’s eager daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more loving love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
(I myself have gone missing on an expedition to the DMV!)
SARAH:
A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his book. Now a partner in London’s most long gaming hell, the cold, arduous Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including cooking perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing sponges have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, clean marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of the library underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its sheep. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to trade anything for them…even her remote control.
Wow. This book has everything: a cannibalistic hero, a heroine with an interest in invertebrates and television, and the threat of bestiality. I’m taking notes.
Jan 16, 2012
12:51 pm
I am intrigued by the idea that sheep are part of the library underworld. I’m stretching here but maybe dreams and counting sheep or something like that?
Jan 16, 2012
1:05 pm
Thank you, Sabrina! I am finding the company here quite diverting!
And OMG, ‘anything but frothy’? I am sure there are many reasons to be grateful for that!
Jan 16, 2012
12:59 pm
Hah! These are hysterical, Sarah! I suppose the book Lord Bourne was cast out of society holding was a cookbook?
And as a librarian I would LOVE to gain access to the library underworld! Cavorting with banned books, shelving books based on color instead of Library of Congress Classification? The possibilities are endless!
Jan 16, 2012
1:24 pm
Poor Penelope, her sponges have failed her, Bourne won’t allow her to play with the sheep and she’s even willing to give up the remote! What’s a girl to do?! LOL!!
I’m going to have to remember this game for our next party! Add a few drinks and let the innuendos fly!
Jan 16, 2012
4:07 pm
I love that Bourne is so desperate for his inheritance that he’ll cook poor Penelope to get it. Maybe he too has suffered many disappointing sponges?
Jan 16, 2012
1:00 pm
Welcome Manda! And thank you for sharing these with us. So entertaining!
I realized after I did my three, that many of the words I chose had something to do with food…
#1 A Goose fleeing society, a Plump lord bent on seduction, and a Nimble little village covered in Soap. What could be more gingerly scandalous?
#2 Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the Boots of Aspen than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s Blue academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds Nine of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a Hungry rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old Latte to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but frothy. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to Hawaii. An alliance with the explorer’s Sunny daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more Perfect love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
#3 A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his phone. Now a partner in London’s most loud gaming hell, the cold, obstreperous Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including plastering perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing mugs have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, solid marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of kitchen underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its piano. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to eat anything for them…even her muffin.
Jan 16, 2012
1:22 pm
Lol, Sabrina– lots of coffee and muffins in there! I hope breakfast was delicious.
Cracking up at Bourne “plastering” Penelope.
Jan 16, 2012
1:18 pm
I just got busted by one of my co workers cause I was laughing so hard and crying. Villages covered in oil, fudge, and cake. Are we all hungry this morning?
Shoe disasters, pink gaming hells, being caste out of society with a woman, oh what a life.
Jan 16, 2012
1:24 pm
Hah, Lady Susan! I’ve been there. Today, thankfully, is a holiday for us so I can laugh hysterically in the privacy of my own home. The cats might think I’m strange but they don’t judge;)
Jan 16, 2012
5:19 pm
I love word lids. We use to do these in school all the time. Was a lot of fun and it really got people thinking of creative words to use.
1. A parcel fleeing society, a moldy lord bent on seduction, and a knowledgeable little village covered in stocking.
What could be more woefully scandalous?
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2. Miss Cecily Hurston would much rather explore the cups of Japan than the uncharted territory of marriage. But the rules of her father’s smelly academic society forbid her entrance unless she weds 55 of its members. To clear her ailing father’s name of a loud rumor, Cecily needs to gain admission into the Egyptian Club–and is willing to marry any old ring to do it.
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but happy. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston’s expeditions to the fair. An alliance with the explorer’s sad daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more lousy love than either he or Cecily could have imagined.
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3. A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his lettuce. Now a partner in London’s most yummy gaming hell, the cold, funny Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance–including hiding perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.
A broken engagement and years of disappointing kittens have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, naughty marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of Time Square underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its snowman. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to skip anything for them…even her swashbuckler.
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This was fun and it was fun reading the other comments.
Jan 16, 2012
5:48 pm
I have really got to stop reading these at work. I bust out laughing, start crying, then my nose runs and everyone think I am upset.
Elizabeth I see that the Marquess is hiding our precious Penelope. Good one.
Jan 16, 2012
8:46 pm
Lol! I’m so intrigued by the snowman of the Times Square underworld!
Jan 16, 2012
9:57 pm
Maybe it’s this snowman? Lol.
Jan 16, 2012
10:19 pm
I am just sympathetic for Penelope and her years of disappointing kittens. I wonder how a kitten could disappoint? By not mewing enough? Refusing to become entangled in balls of yarn?
Jan 16, 2012
8:28 pm
OMG this is nuts. Mine was awful, I’m so ashamed.
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A broken engagement and years of disappointing ducks have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, blasted marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.
Bourne may be a prince of Elba underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its hostage. A challenge indeed, as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to remember anything for them...even her turkey. >>
I know…don’t quit your dayjob, right?
Thanks for the laughs, I needed this (from the seventh circle of deadline Hell)…
Gaelen
Jan 16, 2012
8:31 pm
I think I’m getting the hang of it!!! I did much better this time… lol – this made my day… very silly, silly is GOOD!!! ~ Gaelen
Lucas Dalton, Duke of Winterson, is anything but dickless. His brother went missing during one of Lord Hurston's expeditions to Elba. An alliance with the explorer's feathered daughter could bring Lucas closer to the truth about what happened. Or it could lead him to a more lascivious love than either he or Cecily could have imagined. >
Jan 16, 2012
8:32 pm
Aw, it cut out the first half of my wordlib. Where she would rather explore the sailors of Portsmouth than marriage with any old gorilla.
Jan 16, 2012
8:45 pm
“anything but dickless”
*dies laughing*
Jan 16, 2012
10:22 pm
Bwahaha! Anything but dickless, indeed!
Jan 17, 2012
1:07 am
OMG!! He’s ‘dickless’ and she’s ‘feathered’ – it’s no wonder she wonder she’d rather have a sailor than a gorilla! LOL!!
Lady Gaelen, you’re naughty! ; )