Hottie, We Hardly Knew Ye

By Michelle Buonfiglio Fri., Jan. 30, 2009 , 12:13 pm EST

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There are oh, so, many things to be missed about the time we've spent here while Romance: B(u)y the Book's lived at myLifetime! So before we move for awhile to www.RomanceBuyTheBook.com February 1st, I really want to look back and recall the thing that most gets me verklempt.

Sure, we Bellas have made so many new friends, and I'm looking forward to all of us heading back to blogger for awhile where, at least the ease of openID might soothe our lack of access to celebrity sidebar gossip and hair tips at a finger-click.

And while we've sneak peeked and prodded the world-at-large into taking note of the best and hottest romance books, we sure have had fun getting to know new authors and celebs - Fabio, anyone? - and talkin' trash and trashier.

But the thang I'll miss most about our time at myLifetime is not so much a what as a whom. Which is to say, I'll be missing that gallery of stripped-down glory that is myLifetime's "stock image" collection of pictures we use to illustrate articles and stuff.

In particular, I'll lament lusting for my favorite stock image model of mysterious mien, the shirtless mid-adult male I like to call...StockBoy.

So, I hope you enjoy - and have enjoyed - StockBoy as much as I have. There've been oh, so many nights I was stuck for something to write, when I thought, "Perhaps a trip to see StockBoy might fire my imagination!" Did it work? Well, it worked something, and occasionally a blog post resulted. But the research, as it's said, is always half the fun of the writing.

Well, that's what I say, anyawayz. And I also say, thanks for spending time with me here while RBTB's been livin' at myLifetime. Your humor and thoughtful outlook on life -- as well as kind support of each other's lives and love of romance -- make RBTB a force of karma to be reckoned with. 'least that's the way I like to look at it.

I look forward to your hanging with me when RBTB moves to www.RomanceBuyTheBook.com Feb 1st. Please do remember to sign up for my new RBTB newsletter, if you haven't already.

Ciao, Bellas!

How do you feel you add to RBTB? What's your fave RBTB @ myLifetime moment

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I have to be honest, I'm not going to miss the log in process - usually it takes at least three goes! (It only took two today, so YAH!).

Onward and upward :)

And Michelle, will anyone need to check the packing boxes to see if stockboy has stowed away?

Posted by orannia Feb 01, 2009 3:28 pm ET

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I'm late to the party as usual--and I've been only a sporadically faithful Bella since you joined lifetime.com, but let me say, I was NEVER disappointed when I did join you, every moment was memorable--and I just know whatever format you find and wherever RBTB goes, it'll be the best dang, hottest darn, sexiest romance site ANYWHERE.
As for Stockboy-- we'll miss him, but Michelle, there will always be hot hunks waiting in very long virtual lines to be stocking your shelves, of that I have no doubt.

Posted by LizeeS Jan 31, 2009 12:26 am ET

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Uh, yeah. Like hotdadsatwrestling.com--uhm, I'm certain that is a reputable site.

Seriously, I'll have what she's having.

Posted by amyskf Jan 31, 2009 1:36 am ET

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There are too many favorite moments to list. Are your blog boyfriends moving with us, Michelle?

Posted by cyclops8 Jan 30, 2009 5:58 pm ET

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But of course, cy! I've got em all trussed up and ready to go. Oops, I mean all dressed up. My bad.

Posted by Michelle Buonfiglio Jan 30, 2009 6:37 pm ET

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Hiya Michelle! Hiya Bellas! For the last time on Lifetime. Laughed at Stockboy! Poor nameless hunk! Actually I think he's definitely BEEF stock, not chicken stock. And absolutely not FISH! Although perhaps a vegetable or two might be suitable for Stockboy...

See you in your new home!!! Hope the move goes like a breeze.

Posted by Annacampbell Jan 30, 2009 5:55 pm ET

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Oh, Anna. I don't even know what to say. Perhaps when I can breathe again...

Posted by Michelle Buonfiglio Jan 30, 2009 6:40 pm ET

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It is kind of sad to see it go. I admit after awhile I got attached to the site. There were a few memories I'm taking with me, like being nominated for a 2008 aware (you stinker!). It's been a fun ride. But I like blogger better, I have to admit. It'll be nice to be back to that.

Posted by Stacy1 Jan 30, 2009 5:40 pm ET

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It will be wonderful to have you, Stace. RBTB wouldn't be the same without you. Thaza fact.

Posted by Michelle Buonfiglio Jan 30, 2009 6:41 pm ET

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When I first read “Stop N’ Click” I read it as “Stop N’ Lick” I blame it on the pictures of Stock Boy and his half nakedness ;op Not that I’m complaining.

We’ve had lots of fun here but I can’t wait till it doesn’t take two min to load the page and I don’t have to work the system to log in. And maybe Michelle will go on a research bender (you know how dedicated she is) and come back with lots of new pictures of hot half naked men that make me blush at my desk ;op I mean a girl can hope right?

Posted by LeeAnn Jan 30, 2009 5:27 pm ET

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Michelle Buonfiglio loves her husband, two kids and cat. She's passionate about romance fiction and the people who write it and read it, as well as the industry that builds the books. She says romance reading changed her life. More...