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Old 06-14-2012, 10:51 AM   #126
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Originally Posted by Wald07 View Post
I don't like finding simple English mistakes in e-books. True example below.
Like: "He wrapped his arms around her waste.."

What? What did she waste? OH! They mean her waist!

Sorry, Harlequin, but you are AWFUL for this. Whoever is editing, and let that slip, needs to move on!
It's like "she wretched and heaved" before she throws up.

Um, retched and wretched are two very different words! They're even pronounced differently!
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