Who remembers their first crush? I know I do. I’m talking your first HUGE crush, the kind that inspired diary entries and giddy daydreams, the kind that had you doodling your name linked with theirs. If the object of your affection happened to be in your same class in school, you could pretty much forget about learning anything. Well, learning anything other than the various … [Read more...]
Five Rom-Coms that Will Help you Overcome the New Year Nostalgia
Romantic comedies are good for the soul and we find that a little escapism never did anyone any harm. Author Carmen Falcone shares a few of her favorites that will be great for a night of reveling in the past. 1. Trainwreck - How can we resist Amy Schumer? And how can we resist a flawed, troubled leading lady? I laughed out loud while watching this one, but the best of … [Read more...]
Why We Love Highlanders
Every romance reader has their favorite hero archetype. For some it is cowboys; for others it’s a man in a uniform or a billionaire or a shifter. One of my favorites is the Scottish Highlander. If the popularity of the Outlander series and the prolific sale of Highlander romance novels are any indication, I’m not alone. What is the appeal of these heroic hunks from the … [Read more...]
Real Places or Imagined Spaces?
I’ve dabbled in both real places and imagined spaces. Sometimes it’s fun to write about a place where the reader is familiar and knows what to expect, but other times it’s so much more fun to write about a completely new and made up place! Both have their benefits and their drawbacks. One takes more research to get every detail authentic and correct; the other takes more … [Read more...]
Binge Watching The Blacklist on NBC (In Spite of My Husband)
With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, I sometimes find myself with not much to do on a Sunday afternoon. These are the kind of days that I find perfect for getting caught up with The Blacklist on NBC or binge watching a show that I haven't seen before. In my household that should be really easy to do because we have SIX, count them, SIX TVs in our … [Read more...]
Lessons From Madame Chic
Several years ago, I started following Jennifer L. Scott on her blog, The Daily Connoisseur. At the time, she was a young mom living in Santa Monica, California with her husband and two little girls. Her blog was about her experiences living in Paris with a French family which included cultural events, book reviews, makeup and creating a beautiful home. She also wrote about … [Read more...]
Book Review – Minute Zero by Todd Moss
This book was a real page-turner. Todd Moss has created a character In Judd Ryker that may end up rivaling Jack Ryan as a continuing hero in several books and maybe a movie or two. The story revolves around a coup in Africa and the US Government’s attempt to stop it. Moss made it believable without going over the line. Based on the status of today’s hot spots I could see this … [Read more...]
Why I Read Romance Novels and Why You Should Too
By Jenny Holiday 1. In romance novels, the woman always wins. Credit for this phrase goes to the fabulous Sarah Wendell, who runs the blog Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. Other people have said similar things. They’re right. In romance novels, things always work out for our heroine. She may have some bumps along the road, but she’s always redeemed—she gets what’s coming to … [Read more...]
Harlequin Launches New Wine Brand
We’ve partnered with Harlequin to share this awesome information! Two of life's greatest pleasures are good romance novels and fine wines. Harlequin, one of the world’s leading publishers of books for women, have been in the business of bringing us awesome romance novels for some time. Today they announced, that they are entering the business of fines wines with … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Save Money at the Movies
Do you love going to the movies? Taking in a great flick and enjoying your favorite snacks is a wonderful way to pass the time. If you have been to the movie theater lately, you may have noticed how pricey this pastime can be. Well the good news is, there are ways to save money when you go to the movies. Take a look below at 7 ways to save money at the movies and have a great … [Read more...]
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