Bodice Ripper Readers Anonymous discussion

Missy and Andrea will be starting a buddy read of Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson. Anyone is very welcome to join us! Do join us!

Please begin each comment by making mention of the chapter(s) comment is about at the beginning of your post.

Use of spoiler tags is required

Spoilers/Spoiler Tags:

What is a "Spoiler" and how do i use "Spoiler" tags?

Definitions of "Spoiler" from the Urban Dictionary:

1) ... revealing major parts of the plot or big story line events to others.

2) The ruining of a surprise in a book, movie, tv program, etc.

3) When someone reveals a previously unknown aspect of something ( a book, tv program, movie) which you likely would have rather learned on your own.

Rule of thumb: If you aren't sure if something is a "spoiler, " hide all of it behind spoiler tags.

Spoiler Tags

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Here examples of my comments from a past buddy read in another group with use of (possible) spoiler information hidden:

1) Example of Basic Use of spoiler tags. Its "basic," because all of the comment it hidden:

"Guys, I read the first chapter yesterday.

(view spoiler)[I had no idea this story took place in the 1920s. And a heroine with a college education too, a scholar!

Her mother is very jealous of heroine's closeness to her father. I'm already seeing that the heroine has love of archeology as another basis for a deep bond with her father and mother is uninterested in her husband's life's work. I don't know why Rupert wants to take his annoying wife unwillingly to Egypt! Maybe he is immune to her whining!"
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2) Example of Advanced use of spoiler tags (or where I "feel" certain of what should be hidden or what is a spoiler/should be hidden and what is not:

"Guys, I read the first chapter yesterday.

I had no idea (view spoiler)[this story took place in the 1920s. And a heroine with a college education too, a scholar!, (hide spoiler)]

Her mother is very (view spoiler)[jealous of heroine's closeness to her father. (hide spoiler)]

I'm already seeing that the heroine has love of archeology as another (view spoiler)[basis for a deep bond with her father and mother is uninterested in her husband's life's work. (hide spoiler)]

I don't know why Rupert (view spoiler)[wants to take his annoying wife unwillingly to Egypt! (hide spoiler)] Maybe he is immune to her whining!"

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I believe Missy said that the read started today. So here it is:
Chapter One.... WOW. I don't think that's a spoiler, but wow.

(view spoiler)[despite the obvious violence that the book suggests and promises, this first chapter touched me so much. I can tell already that I'll be crying throughout this book. I'll admit I have a sensitivity to rape or forced seduction, but this reads more like history. I like Loretta already! And I'm so glad there was a prologue, it gives some clarity and a reason to have a soft spot for this man, which I think we're going to need, at least at first (hide spoiler)]

A promising emotional journey ahead. I think I need this read right now.

I've never read Catherine Anderson. Thanks for the invite guys.

Shannon, I hear Annie's Song is a popular book by Catherine Anderson.

I've read up to the end of chapter 6. I'll add my comments tomorrow because it's late now and I need sleep!

Missy wrote: "Shannon, I hear Annie's Song is a popular book by Catherine Anderson.

I've read up to the end of chapter 6. I'll add my comments tomorrow because it'..."

Thanks for the suggestion. I really like her epic style of writing. Something we don't get in romances anymore.

Can't wait to see what everyone thinks of Comanche Moon. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

I like the writing so far

Ch.1: Amy to Loretta: (view spoiler)["Sometimes when ya ain't lookin', Pa eyes ya with downright fondness."

Ohhh, boy. I know what this is foreshadowing. Not looking forward to it. (hide spoiler)]

Ch.2: Tom Weaver (view spoiler)[doesn't appear to be such a bad guy, willing to ride out to find an escort for Loretta and not wanting her to feel obligated to marry him when he returns. I like that he's somewhat knowledgable about Indians unlike Henry. *rolling my eyes* (hide spoiler)]

Ch.3: I particularly like this quote by Tom to Loretta: (view spoiler)["You only think you can't talk, girl. Them there eyes of yours never shut up."

I'm confident Hunter would say the same thing when she goes with him. (hide spoiler)]

Open Library is having technical difficulities, so I can't view the chapters and comment on them individually, so I'll wait till later. If it doesn't return to normal, I might group chapters 4 through 6 together.

Just ended chapter 12

Totally glued to my audio and looking for excuses to do housework or clean up computer files...anything so I can work and still listen!

Comments up to chapter 9 (view spoiler)[The moments with her uncle made me cringe, but I also see the purpose of the scene. Thankfully nothing worse happened, and she was rescued, yay. There's such a deep contrast to how she's treated by her enemy, and how she's treated by family. Her family, uncle, would do her harm under any definition; Her captor, enemy, would do her no harm by his culture's definition. (hide spoiler)]

I love the way she can't speak and yet we know everything she's thinking or would say, and what's in her eyes seems to be enough to convey what kind of person she is. Beautiful story.

Hello i am a big Catherine Anderson fan!

Comanche Moon and Annie`s Song are both my all time favourite novels! Hope you guys enjoy the read!

Ch.3 continued: (view spoiler)[Not sure why Hunter took Loretta's drawers (after her bath). I hope the author explains it later. (hide spoiler)]

Ch.3 and 4:(view spoiler)[Yep. Henry wants Loretta. Sick pig! Fortunately, Hunter came to her rescue. He should have killed him though.

I read a spoiler for the second book in the series (Amy's book) and the reviewer mentioned that (view spoiler)[she gets raped by her stepfather, which I'm guessing is Henry (unless he dies by the end of this book), as well as by other men. Poor Amy. T__T Life was just so much harder for women back then. (hide spoiler)]

Speaking of Amy, she meets her hero (Swift Antelope) in chapter 4, when Hunter tossed her onto a horse with a young Comanche boy.

I hope they explain what happened to Tom Weaver as well. (hide spoiler)]

I have nothing to comment on chapters 5 and 6, just that it's nice to get Hunter's POV.

On to chapter 7!

Ch.8: Oh, dear. Please do not tell me that (view spoiler)[Hunter's cousin is going to try to rape her, too, in a later chapter.

Aw, the scene where Loretta ran away on the horse reminded me of A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught. This scene was more heartbreaking. T__T (hide spoiler)]

Ch.10: (view spoiler)[Welp, Tom Weaver is back. (hide spoiler)]

That's all for now. Good night!

Missy,

(view spoiler)[Yes the horse scene! I was thinking "Oh, no, please not another horse" so sad. Also I think Hunter took her drawers because they were a novelty and seemed kind of silly compared to the Comanche's (hide spoiler)]

I'm loving his POV

Azet wrote: "Hello i am a big Catherine Anderson fan!

Comanche Moon and Annie`s Song are both my all time favourite novels! Hope you guys enjoy the read!"

I am fast becoming a fan of this book! Maybe a super fan!

@Shannon, (view spoiler)[Yes, I thought maybe he was intrigued by them. That conversation he had with his brother (Warrior) about how the white men like to dress their women in layers was humorous.

Paraphrasing Warrior here: "How the hell do they have so many children if they are always covered. I'd be too tired by the time I strip her of her layers to do anything." (hide spoiler)]

Missy, YES... so funny.

(view spoiler)[I've really grown a heart for Hunter and really can't stand that uncle of hers! I'm halfway through and can see some upcoming conflict coming. (hide spoiler)]

Up to chapter 17 (view spoiler)[I thought it was so sweet the way Hunter introduced her to the new horse (can't remember his name now) and then gave it to her. Lord knows she's probably going to need it. And the bloomer discussion comes up again LOL. Gotta love those bloomers. (hide spoiler)]

I should have stayed up longer last night to read chapter 11! (view spoiler)[I think it's a little early for Hunter to soften towards Loretta but I do like reading about it. One of my favorite angsty moments in romance novels is when the hero is trying to convince the heroine that he's a good guy (or that he cares for or even loves her) and the heroine stubbornly refuses to believe him because of her hatred of him. I like how he always spoons her when they sleep. Sure, it's to ensure that she doesn't escape and to keep her warm but it's still romantic.

I theorize that it was Red Buffalo who put the rattlesnake in the pallet. (hide spoiler)]

Ch.14: (view spoiler)[Goodbyes always make me emotional. (hide spoiler)]

Ch.15: (view spoiler)[That was a close one! Good thing the Comancheros recognized Hunter's medallion, but what about Amy?! *anxious*. (hide spoiler)]

Well, I guess I will end it here tonight on that cliffhanger.

Missy

YES! that's where I left off.

Ch.18 & 19: (view spoiler)[Ugh! Lies that lead to misunderstandings. Thankfully, it was resolved sooner than later. (hide spoiler)]

Just a quote I liked from chapter 19: (view spoiler)["No woman could possibly get that angry over another woman unless she was jealous. And a woman didn't get jealous unless she was in love." (hide spoiler)]

I stopped after chapter 20. SEVEN MORE CHAPTERS TO GOOOOO!!!!

Ch.20: (view spoiler)[I hope Bright Star ends up with Red Buffalo. Maybe then he'll stop being a bastard to Loretta. (hide spoiler)]

Ch.21: (view spoiler)[Hunter is so gentle, patient, and loving towards Loretta, I just love it! (hide spoiler)]

Ch.24: (view spoiler)[A raid was bound to happen. (hide spoiler)]

Well, I finished! I rated it a 3 out of 5. A 2.85 for the romance + 0.15 for the whole prophecy and their journey to trusting, loving, and understanding each other. Hopefully, that isn't too much of a spoiler.

Happy reading, ladies! Can't wait to read your thoughts.

I'm on chapter 24

(view spoiler)[Although I'm enjoying it, I felt like it slowed down a little in the last couple of chapters. Really don't know how they're going to reconcile what Red Buffalo did. I don't think I could. And poor Amy. I'm having a difficult time believing she would trust anyone at this point, but I'm also glad that she's smiling again. (hide spoiler)]