Pamela Clare ~ Fan Group discussion

It's time! If you want a chance to win a copy of either First Strike or Striking Distance, just post your favorite couple and why they're your favorite in this thread. We will take all names (only ONE response per person will be eligible for a chance but you can post as many times as you want since we know it's hard to choose just one!) and randomly choose the lucky winners.

And remember, you have to post your I-Team favorite couple and why in order to be eligible for your chance to win. Just saying "hi" in a post won't do the trick! ;D

We have 5 e-books of First Strike, 1 e-book of Striking Distance and 1 paperback copy of Striking Distance to give away.

So, start posting!

Thanks for all your great posts! The time for entries is now over. We will be announcing the winners on Monday, October 21st. One winner per hour will be announced so keep checking back! If you win a book, you will have five hours from the time of your individual announcement to contact the designated mod to arrange receipt of your book. After five hours we will choose a new winner. Announcements begin at 8:30 A.M. US Pacific Standard Time. Thanks for participating!

Wooot! This'll be fun!

Even though you aren't eligible to win one of the books, Dhes, you should post your favorite couple. Inquiring minds want to know! ;D

Well I love them all, so this is hard. But I'm going to go with the couple who got me hooked on the series, Julian and Tessa from Hard Evidence.
I loved that they were opposites (in terms of background and experience), the whole "bad boy/good girl" thing, and darn were they hot together!

Such a difficult decision...but I have to go with Natalie and Zach. Breaking Point was my first Pamela Clare read and it totally hooked me. Since then I've been devouring her books. So, I guess I have them to thank for some awesome reads!

Auntee! It's good to see you and your fine avi!

I just recently found this series and have fallen in love! My favorite couple so far is Reece and Kara. I like how well they fit with each other and their chemistry is off the charts!

Beanbag wrote: "Auntee! It's good to see you and your fine avi!"

Henry says "Hi"!

Wow! What an incredibly difficult decision but, I have to say that my favorite couple is Reece and Kara. Extreme Exposure is the first book in the I-Team series, and it was also the FIRST contemporary/suspense novel I'd ever read (I was always a historical romance kinda gal before EE). Right off the bat the characters, writing, and story had me engaged, and I couldn't wait to see what happened next.
One of my favorite scenes in the the whole book has to be when Reece and Kara first met at the restaurant and the conversation they had.
Reece: "What are you two ladies talking about? Kara: We're talking about how erotic it is when a man goes down on a woman and then kisses her after, and she can taste herself".
What an unforgettable way to be introduced to somebody. :)

Oh man, this is so hard! I love them all. Reece and Kara were my first but I just loved Natalie and Zach's story. Then there was Gabe and Kat and all he sacrificed for her. Choices! However, if I have to choose I would say Natalie and Zach. They both went through such terrifying and horrible experiences but together they overcame all of that and fell in love at the same time. Each showed such strength and gave that strength to the other. Just a heart pounding experience all around! :)

My favorite is Gabe and Kat from Naked Edge. I loved their chemistry the most, and that book was such a roller coaster ride. I laughed, cried, swooned, sighed, bit my nails, and at times even screamed at the book.

BTW, I already have an ARC of First Strike. (It was so good!) I am on pins and needles now for Striking Distance.

My fave couple so far is Tessa and Julian, from . I think that may have to do with the fact that I plan on stealing Julian for myself! Love that man! I also like how Tessa stood her ground with Julian. His personality was so strong, she could have easily been overwhelmed, but she wasn't.

It is the most toughest Pamela books question...to choose...why oh why!! Not considering it as choosing, i love Zach n Natalie...they were very close to letting Marc n Sophie lead...
Why Z n N coz, they put on a blind trust in each other to survive the desert...its difficult to do that with strangers...i was so touched with every scene of theirs...what they endured, how they gave strength to each other...and they were hot with chemistry all along...and I think Natalie couldn't have gotten herself a better guy and vice versa...like the match made in heaven <3

All the I-team couples were my favorites. Although Gabe and Kste really touched my heart. And then comes Marc and Sophie together with Zach and Natalie. And last but not least Julian and Tessa with Reece and Cara. After reading these series I just stayed in a huge hangover for many days. Pamela Clare you're some awesome writer. I'm looking forward to your new books coming soon!

For me it was Gabe and Kat. I just can't get over the ending when he went over the cliff. It hits me every time I think of it.

Oh my! What a choice! Don't want to offend any of the guys by not picking him, but hey!

I'm going to go with Marc and Sophie. They were my introduction to the iteam and I've always had a soft spot for the outlaw type of guy. I could see me and Sophie being bffs.

But Zach and Natalie sure are a close 2nd... And I'm thinking Laura and Javier may sit on that knife's edge of most favorite....

I'm so excited about these two books! Thinking Nov 5 will have to be a (cough, cough) sick day from work just to read all day! Haha!

Oh, my. I recently "re-read" the whole series via Audio books and I think I'm going with Tess and Julian. I love Zach and Natalie because they were my first couple, but there is definitely something about Julian...I love his journey to redemption.

I loved Katherine and Gabe because I am a sucker for second chances at love and the Navajo theme that drew them together and their shared love of the land.

Okay, this was hard, but my favorite I-team couple is Julian and Dhes!! Why? Because I love the way he lives me...errrr...Dhes!

My favorite is still Marc and Sophie! Because out of all the couples they had the most to over come and have the sweetest of relationships.
When I say 'the most to over come' I mean they had the law against them, which is a lot harder to fight against than any type of crazy, greedy, evil villain.
I spend the whole book tight chested. I couldn't see a happy ending! Which made the end so much sweeter, so much more triumphant!

Besides, Marc's my favorite hero in the I-Team series. ;)

Very tough question posed here ladies... but I would have to say that Kara and Senator Reece Sheridan from Extreme Exposure get my vote.

The reason for my choice is that they managed to change my stereotype as initially I'd put off reading this series because I didn't want a stuffy politician as my romantic hero (I wrongly assumed boring) I also couldn't believe that he would be sexy -was I ever wrong there too, mountain lion sex at the cabin anyone! In my review I conceded that Reece Sheridan is the perfect man. Of course all others to follow were pretty damn perfect too, with Natalie and Zach from Breaking Point getting spot #2 because their story was a freakin ride!

Maybe it's because it was the first book I've read from this series but my favorite is Unlawful Contact.
Mark was amazing, and Sophie reminded me that not every book has whiny , not smart heroines.
They are the best couple, followed closely by Natalie and Zach from Breaking Point

Great choices and reasons so far!

For me, it's Gabe and Kat. Gabe is my man, but he wouldn't be if it weren't for Kat and the effect she had on him. She soothed his bitterness and challenged his distrust. She was sweet and she never let her preconceived notions about others get the better of her. They work so well together. They balance. :)

My favorite couple is ReeceJulianMarcGabeZackNateJavi and me!

Just because!

UniquelyMoi Wonders Where her Review of Jagged Went! wrote: "My favorite couple is ReeceJulianMarcGabeZackNateJavi and me!

Just because!"
hahahaha!
Hands off Marc, Uniquely. ;)

Jane wrote: "Hands off Marc, Uniquely. ;) "

You know, I hear that quite often ;)

UniquelyMoi Wonders Where her Review of Jagged Went! wrote: "Jane wrote: "Hands off Marc, Uniquely. ;) "

You know, I hear that quite often ;)"

He's sitting in my currently reading box, so we both know who he's with right now ;)

Ah well. I'll be generous and share. *sigh*

WooHoo! Can't participate but I'll give my fave couple anyway ☺

All of them! Probably have to go with Julian and Tessa. Followed so close by Marc and Sophie and Zach and Natalie. And then all the rest!

Very happily, all the couples are given a spot of honor by different readers. <3

UniquelyMoi Wonders Where her Review of Jagged Went! wrote: "My favorite couple is ReeceJulianMarcGabeZackNateJavi and me!

Just because!"

LOVE!

I'm not eligible, but I'll speak up and vote for Marc and Sophie. I could totally feel that their love had started in high school and has lasted for the many years they were apart. It's hard to choose, but they stand out very well to me.

Lady Heather wrote: "LOVE!"

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "I'm not eligible, but I'll speak up and vote for Marc and Sophie. I could totally feel that their love had started in high school and has lasted for the many years they were apart. It's hard to ch..."

I love Marc and Sophie, too. They're my #2 couple. The prologue and epilogue of Unlawful Contact just shoot straight to my heart.

It drove me bonkers to select because REALLY they all belong to no 1 spot (Ms Clare is such a genius to create these beautiful characters!) but since we have to choose, I have to go for *screams silently* arrrggghhh! But I love em all!....ok, will go for Marc and Sophie from Unlawful Contact for the reason that this book overloaded me with feelings and sensations. I felt the characters emotions, felt with them and felt for them.
I LOVED how their story unfolded. How they shared a past together, then their present and of course their future with their offsprings. I liked how Sophie thought her first love was just something in the past then got reunited unexpectedly, fallen much deepER (in love) and threw caution to the wind by falling pregnant because of that LOVE she felt for Marc. And Marc who is so damn HOT but also truly marred from events of life and loving Sophie from distance is truly a winner moment for me! *melts*
Next to them (I know we're only selecting one but these couple is worth a mention) are Megan and Nathaniel from Skin Deep. I guess I'm just truly a sucker for scarred people finding their deserving HEA.
These two installs are a testament how love is fair and does not choose people and time :)

Yes, Aileene, Nate and Megan are definitely worth mentioning!

Yes, yes YES, Pamela(AllHoney) and I adore Nate's old man and Megan's daughter. They truly warmed my heart :)

It was a truly touching story! Loved it!

all of them. But if I have to choose it would be Hunter and his Sprite.
Pamelas books are just so good and well written that I love them.

I'm really enjoying the responses. I love how the characters touch each of us differently.

Dhes Asks the Burning Question: WTF, Goodreads? wrote: "I'm really enjoying the responses. I love how the characters touch each of us differently."

I know! I love the variety of the answers. It's really a personal experience.

All the different answers are making me want to reread the whole series

Buggy wrote: "All the different answers are making me want to reread the whole series"

Amen!!

Can I say that one of my favorite pieces, I think it is after Skin Deep, is when they go for the beer run/BBQ? I love it because they are all gathered in one place. So much alpha male goodness.

Buggy wrote: "All the different answers are making me want to reread the whole series"

Funny how that happens, isn't it? ;D

Sunny wrote: "Can I say that one of my favorite pieces, I think it is after Skin Deep, is when they go for the beer run/BBQ? I love it because they are all gathered in one place. So much alpha male goodness."

I love that they're all a big family. All the men get along together well even though they're a bunch of alphas. They all compliment each other. And they make a great team!

Sunny wrote: "Can I say that one of my favorite pieces, I think it is after Skin Deep, is when they go for the beer run/BBQ? I love it because they are all gathered in one place. So much alpha male goodness."

Oh, I loved that! I laughed so hard! lol

My favorite couple: Natalie Benoit and Zach McBride from Breaking Point. I loved Natalie for her guts and determination, despite the fact that she was not a kick ass kind of gal in general. She used her brains and never acted TSTL in some very scary situations. I loved Zach for being such a strong, sexy, caring hero. Despite his injuries and despite that fact that he might have been better off escaping Mexico on his own, he never once faltered in his determination to see Natalie safe. His protection of her made him a fabulous, swoon-worthy hero.

Awesome posts, ladies! It was a tough assignment but you pulled it off.

The time for entering the giveaway is ended as of right now. We'll make the announcements of the winners on Monday, October 21. We'll start in the morning. Around 8:30 AM, Pacific Standard Time US. We'll announce one winner every hour, so keep checking back!

Because of the time sensitivity on awarding the books, we'll need a quick response. For the First Strike books you'll have five hours 12 hours to respond to the proper mod before the prize is awarded to someone else. Since this is happening the day before the book is released, that seems like the fairest way to do it. So don't forget to check back. And we'll let you know which mod to contact, don't worry! :D

Thanks for playing!

Woohooo!! The Winners are being announced here:

Winners of First Strike and Striking Distance!!!