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“Winter Rental”, Ch. 10 (End):  Slipping away for some privacy,  by Gratiana Lovelace,  March 27, 2022 (Post #1454)    

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Gratiana Lovelace

[“Winter Rental” is an original contemporary romance story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2022; All rights reserved.];    [(1) the “Winter Rental” story cover (left)]   [Author’s notes:  I cast my characters as I write my stories—to help myself and my readers … Continue reading →

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Sci-Fi Friday:  #RichardArmitage and #JulieDelpy film “My Zoe” to stream on Amazon, September 24, 2021 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1415) 

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Gratiana Lovelace

The 2019 My Zoe film poster, courtesy of IMDB, with Sophia Ally as Zoe (left) and Julie Delpy as her Mom Isabelle (right), as well as being the film’s writer and director: Ah, looks like Julie’s movie ‘My Zoe’ is … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 07 End:  Their loving Christmas feelings expand, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 30, 2020 (Post #1356)

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

(All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020) [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize my … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 06:  Christmas Day Magic, Part 2, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 28, 2020 (Post #1355)

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

(All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020) [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize my … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 05:  Christmas Day Magic, Part 1, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 26, 2020 (Post #1354)

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  (All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020), [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 04:  Lunch &  family, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 24, 2020 (Post #1352)

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 04:  Lunch &  family, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 24, 2020 (Post #1352) (All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020) [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 03—A snowy night with mistletoe, by Gratiana Lovelace, December 23, 2020 (Post #1351)

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  (All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020)  [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Ch. 02–Christmas Magic, December 22, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1350)

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  (All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020) [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize … Continue reading →

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“Of Magic & Mistletoe”, Prologue & Ch. 01, December 21, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1349)

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  (All rights reserved; An original story copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2020) [(1) cover story] Author’s content note:  My 2020 Christmas short story here is a gentle romance mostly rated G for all, with some dramatic moments. I will serialize … Continue reading →

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Richard Armitage answers his audiobook fan questions via Audible, December 17, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1348)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  Around this time of year, we all like receiving little gifts!  My favorites are hand lotions and hot cocoa packets. And here is another one for Richard Armitage fans—Audible will interview him using questions from his fans today: Audible … Continue reading →

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Richard Armitage contributes his narration for “Reality and Other Stories” by John Lanchester, September 19, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1326)

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  Thanks to the talented and prolific British actor Richard Armitage (cap below in his home studio, via RABulgaria, Thanks!) for tweeting about his latest Audible audiobook contributions as a narrator! Nothing I love better than a brilliant short story. … Continue reading →

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Richard Armitage introduces Ken Follett’s new book “The Evening and the Morning”, September 16, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1325)

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  @panmacmillan #KingsbridgeFestival Thank you for my copy Ken, I can’t wait to read it. Happy Publication Day. pic.twitter.com/ar11W6fE2m — Richard Armitage (@RCArmitage) September 15, 2020 This new Ken Follett book “The Evening and the Morning” sounds wonderful from the … Continue reading →

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Newsday Tuesday:  Richard Armitage to star in “Now and Then” also to begin filming in 2021, June 30, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1307)

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  Adapted from the novel “Now and Then” (image above via GoodReads) by the late William Corlett, The LGBTQ+ British drama “ Now & Then” (THR, 2020) is—at its heart—the story of a Mother and son finding their way to … Continue reading →

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Richard Armitage to start filming The Man from Rome in February 2021! June 23, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1305)

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  Richard Armitage, Paz Vega, John Leguizamo and Geraldine Chaplin are set to star in crime thriller 'The Man from Rome,' about a Vatican agent investigating mysterious killings at a church. The project is being sold at the Cannes Virtual … Continue reading →

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Listening to #RichardArmitage perform “The Chekhov Collection of Short Stories”, June 12, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1302)

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

I eagerly downloaded my purchased copy of the talented British actor Richard Armitage’s latest new Audible audiobook, “The Chekhov Collection of Short Stories” of Anton Chekhov’s short stories yesterday, June 11, 2020! And last night I began listening to it, … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Wednesday!  Fabo Laktuko blogs that Richard Armitage is to share his readings of Chekhov’s short stories! May 20, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1298)

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

  Thanks so much to Fabo Laktuko for sharing this wonderful new audiobook news on her blog Whiterose: Sincere and Simple Thoughts about Richard Armitage reading Chekhov’s short stories! Visit her blog post linked above for more information and commentary. … Continue reading →

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Sexy Saturday!  Richard Armitage makes a home studio for recording audiobooks,  May 09, 2020 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1297)

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Gratiana Lovelace

The talented British actor Richard Armitage made a home studio for recording audiobooks. https://twitter.com/RCArmitage/status/1257897902967488513 “I’ve been hard at work recording two beloved Agatha Christie titles from my home studio. You can preorder them on  @audible_com  now; can’t wait for you … Continue reading →

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Celebrating my Something About Love 8th Blogiversary!  August 25, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post 1258)

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace

I realized yesterday on August 24, 2019 that it was my 8th Blogiversary of blogging here on my little Something About Love (SAL) blog! Little could I have known when I started this blog that it would have such a … Continue reading →

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Oh What a Guy Day Friday with Richard Armitage’s new 2019 Selfie for “The Stranger” filming wrap!  August 09, 2019  Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1254)

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace

My grateful thanks for RA Bulgaria Facebook sharing Richard Armitage’s latest 2019 Selfie from his  Instagram (RA Selfie 2019 Instagram link). I’m not on Instagram.  So for others who might not be either, I pasted that new RA Selfie below, … Continue reading →

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“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 10:  Friendly Acquaintances,  February 24, 2019  by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1214)

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace

“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 10:  Friendly Acquaintances,  February 24, 2019  by Gratiana Lovelace  (Post #1214) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved);  [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, from time … Continue reading →

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“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 8:  Welcoming the Lindsays of York to Sussex Hall,  January 27, 2019  by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1208)

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace

“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 8:  Welcoming the Lindsays of York to Sussex Hall,  January 27, 2019  by Gratiana Lovelace  (Post #1208)  (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved);  [(1) story cover art, left] … Continue reading →

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Thespian Thursday! Richard Armitage performing “The Christmas Hirelings” audiobook was a delight!  January 24, 2019 Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1207)

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace

Wednesday night, I finished listening to “The Christmas Hirelings” (cover art below)  audiobook from Audible and performed by the talented British actor Richard Armitage. It was a delight! The story is about a stubborn prideful father in his lonely old … Continue reading →

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“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch.7:  Eclipse of the Second Son,  January 20, 2019  by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1206)

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Gratiana Lovelace

“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch.7:  Eclipse of the Second Son,  January 20, 2019  by Gratiana Lovelace  (Post #1206) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved);  [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, … Continue reading →

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“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 5:  Traveling misadventures, Part 1,  December 23, 2018  by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1198)

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Gratiana Lovelace

“Expectations” (Book 2)– Ch. 5:  Traveling misadventures, Part 1,  December 23, 2018  by Gratiana Lovelace  (Post #1198) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved);  [(1) story cover art, left] [As is my custom, … Continue reading →

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“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 4:  Touring Sussex Hall Castle reveals a secret,  December 16, 2018  by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1195)

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Gratiana Lovelace

“Expectations” (Book 2)–Ch. 4:  Touring Sussex Hall Castle reveals a secret,  December 16, 2018  by Gratiana Lovelace (Post #1195) (an original Regency romance copyrighted by Gratiana Lovelace, 2018 – 2019; all rights reserved);   [(1) story cover art, left] [As is … Continue reading →

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