I found my inspiration for the perfect romantic date standing at Macy’s fragrance counter. Impeccably groomed and stylish, this couple turned heads. Tall and striking with mixed gray hair, he wore a black fedora, black leather jacket and black wool slacks. He smiled often, and mostly down at … [Read more...]
The perfect romantic date, from start to finish by Niambi Brown Davis
December 9, 2010 By 41 Comments
Most romantic date by Victoria Wells
December 8, 2010 By 54 Comments
Usually when one thinks of romance, an evening of dining and sipping on wine, at a five-star restaurant with a dashing, handsome date may come to mine. A bouquet of long stem roses, a crackling fireplace, Godiva chocolates or an exotic weekend getaway may also spell out romance with a capital … [Read more...]
When Did You Know it Was Love with Your Spouse by Gwyneth Bolton
December 7, 2010 By 58 Comments
Love in due time… When I finally had a conversation with the man that would one day become my husband, I wondered how come I had never had a conversation with him before. Let me back track… You see, in that initial long telephone conversation—with him in New Jersey and me in graduate … [Read more...]
My superstar fantasy by Adrianne Byrd
December 6, 2010 By 33 Comments
My Fantasy Superstar By Adrianne Byrd I have a feeling that I’m about disappoint a lot of my romance fans with this blog post. Everyday, I sit before the computer and I cut open a vein and pour out dramatic romantic fantasies in book after book. And maybe it’s me or a sign of some … [Read more...]
Feel the Fire Virtual Book Tour starts December 6th!
December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Be sure and stop by every day to support the tour! One lucky winner will win a Kindle courtesy of A Hopeful Romantic, as well as other great prizes courtesy of the participating authors! … [Read more...]
Whatever You Like by Maureen Smith
October 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Whatever You Like By day, Lena Morrison is an ambitious grant writer. By night, she's an escort to some of Chicago's most successful men. Sex isn't on the menu—Lena's job is to provide her elite clients with comanionship and sparkling conversation. She enjoys the extra income, but even more, … [Read more...]
Sing Your Pleasure by A. C. Arthur
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Charlene Quinn can't believe her luck when she lands a major contract with L.A.'s hottest record label. Even more thrilling, she'll be laying down tracks with none other than Akil Hutton in his private Miami recording studio. Despite Akil's gruff, take-no-prisoners attitude, Charlene is powerfully … [Read more...]
Such a hopeful romantic
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
So, I've watched Just Wright at least once per day for the last couple of weeks. That's sad I know. LOL But I absolutely love that movie! I am such a sappy, hopeful and hopeless romantic. I love a good love story. But since I am a big girl, I especially love the stories where the character is … [Read more...]
Just Wright
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I love, love, LOVE this movie! Leslie Wright, a straight-shooting physical therapist, gets the gig of a lifetime working with NBA All-Star Scott McKnight. All is going well until Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, forcing her to choose between the gig of a lifetime and the tug-of-war … [Read more...]
Romance Reader Survey
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
From Shonell Bacon To All READERS of ROMANCE FICTION! I would love your input on a pilot study I'm conducting titled "Romancing the Reader: Preferences of the Romance Fiction Reader." With this pilot study, I seek answers to several questions, to include: 1- Why do women read … [Read more...]