The Ledoux Curse by Debra Cowan

 Fascinating first chapter. I can't wait to see all the problems Jeff is probably going to unleash. What a perfect story to usher in the Halloween season.

and all it entails.... I love the Silhouette/Nocturne series and the start to this story has me on the edge of my seat already to see what happens. Did Jeff really find a way to break the curse? Will Aubrey be willing to listen to him? Can't wait to see what unfolds.....

I agree with you JV. So far, two excellent stories to start off the autumnal season, as if we would have expected anything else.... Have a great day everyone and Happy Fall!

great start to a new story!  Wish it was a daily, though....  I want the next chapter, but don't want to wish it were a Monday...  LOL!

I agree with the wish this was a daily read or at least twice a week story. 

Are the stories in Aftershock all related or separate?  Did you work with the other writers or just submit the stories?

I don't usually care for the nocture stories either, however, I can say I do like them better than the luna series.  This one is interesting so far, so I'll be back to read another chapter.

I have met her twice at RWA in Dallas and she is just  wonderful. 

I found Aftershock at the bookstore yesterday and have not started it yet as I wanted to finish the book I was reading.  Hopefully I can begin it tonight or tomorrow.  All the stories sound interesting.

I just got the ebook version of Aftershock.  Have finished Sharon's story and am in the middle of Janis's right now.  I have to tell you, I haven't stopped reading except to get some lunch with my husband who was on retreat, take care of some laundry, answer some work emails (I'm working at home) and now to come in here and tell you all, the book is worth getting.  I think I will finish the whole book tonight!  Right now I do have to go think about dinner since I will have one hungry 14 yo fisherman coming home soon!

She is one stubborn woman.  I support Jeff trying to guilt her into helping even though I usually don't support anyone trying to guilt anybody into anything! (well... there was a mouthfull of anys).

If she believes so fully in the curse, why doesn't she want to try to break it. 

Deb, I read Aftershock and loved all three stories in it

You've gotta love a man who, after nearly being killed by a curse on the woman he loves, spends five years tracking down a way to break the curse so they can be together.

I think Aubrey is afraid that the minute she acknowledges that she still loves him Villeroy's curse will come into effect and kill him immediately.  It seems that the declaration of love is the trigger for the curse, but it also seems that it's the trigger for the cure to be effective.

<<  She is one stubborn woman.  I support Jeff trying to guilt her into helping even though I usually don't support anyone trying to guilt anybody into anything! (well... there was a mouthfull of anys).  >>

<<  Deb, I read Aftershock and loved all three stories in it  >>

Yea!  Thanks, Papaya.  I'm thrilled to hear that!  If it's all right with you, I'd like to pass that along to Sharon and Janis.  They'll be tickled. 

Deb

Glad everyone is enjoying the story so far.   

Deb

P.S.  Papaya, thanks for the thumbs-up to pass along your compliment to Sharon and Janis. 

This is … kind of convoluted, non?

In the fireplace?  That's my guess. 

In spells, is there any rhyme or reason?  Eye of newt, wing of bat? 

I've read the 1st two tales in AFTERSHOCK and have enjoyedd them both!  Debra, I'm planning to read the last one, yours, later today.  It sounds  great and if it wasn't time for bed, I'd start it now!

I REALLY hate that this is a weekly.  I want more now!!!!

What JV said.

How many men do we know who wouldn't date anyone in 5 years if he couldn't have the girl he loves?  He definitely knows exactly what he wants and goes after it.  Hurray for Jeff!

Aftershock is definately on my TBR list!!  I'm glad to see such great reviews about it.

Secondly...how amazing is it that 3 of my favorite authors got together for a book!!  I think I've probably got every book Janis has ever written (my husband swears if I put anymore books on the bookshelf he's going to scream...lol).

And now... why is it that real men can't be as dedicated to us as Jeff is?  I mean, how amazing a concept is it for a man to be so in love with a woman that he'd go to such lengths to be with her?  I think it's insightful the way Jeff insists that the curse can be broken.  It's like he's looking out for her happiness whether she wants it or not...and isn't that the real meaning of true love?

I don't know what you are referring to, JV.  Please tell. 

Why, Frenchie, I didn't mean a thing, of course!  <Batting eyelashes innocently>   I was simply confirming that they do have hands!  Nothing more.  Whatever did you think I meant?

<<  -- but if men are in the same sitution, well, they can't be expected to just wait around.  They have "needs"!  Well, do they not also have hands?    >>

JV, ohmygosh!  I about spit water all over my computer screen!  That's hilarious! 

What a hoot!  Y'all crack me up.  And the answer is yes, they do!  ROTFL!

Andrea said:

<< Secondly...how amazing is it that 3 of my favorite authors got together for a book!! >>

How kind.  Thanks for sharing that. 

<<   I think I've probably got every book Janis has ever written (my husband swears if I put anymore books on the bookshelf he's going to scream...lol). >>

I have all of Janis's books, too!  She and I used to be critique partners way back when so we started out together.  Hmm, I better add Sharon to that list as well.  We've been friends forever! 

<<  It's like he's looking out for her happiness whether she wants it or not...and isn't that the real meaning of true love? >>

Well put.  I love it! 

Jeff is courting danger...  but what a hero.

What a guy!  Willing to face down death a second time to get the woman he loves.  Very romantic!

I'm definitely loving the story so far!

Elaine said:

<< and all three stories were great.  >>

Thanks, Elaine!  I'm thrilled you enjoyed them. 

<<  I would like to see more of these types of books where the stories are paranormal but not vampires and werewolves.  >>

A few people have said the same to me and I think it's a great idea.  Maybe Nocturne will publish more of this type.  

<< Do we get to see Ben and Cass in this story? >>

Only Ben shows up, but he talks about Cass.  

and all I can say is WOW!!!!  I don't know how you ladies do it.  I've tried to sit down and write a book before and all my efforts usually come out looking like my second grader wrote them.  LOL.  All 3 of you definately outdid yourselves with that book!!!!!

Go Jeff!!  Go Jeff!!  Go Jeff!!  While I believe that a woman knowing her own mind and sticking with her principles is extremely important...I also belive that there are occasions when a man has to shatter those principles.  Especially when we're acting against our own best interests.  Don't tell the men folk I said that!!!

I love to read a book where the hero and heroine are working together to solve a problem or a puzzle instead of working against each other or one just not doing anything.  How cool would it be if it happened like that every single time in real life?

I can totally understand where Aubrey is coming from.  She doesn't want him hurt.  And I think I'd be really freaked if I'd been visited by the ghost of the man who tried to kill the man I loved. 

This is such a great story, Debra!  I've said it before, and I'll say it again, I wish this were a daily!  Waiting until next Monday for more sux! 

ditto April and JV's comments!