If you’re visiting us for the first time for the Romancing The Blog Hop welcome! Please pull up a chair, kick off your shoes, grab something to drink and chat a spell. Here on the blog we love to talk about books…mostly romance books. In honor of the hop I’m also giving away a $25 Amazon gift card to one lucky winner. Entry has two simple parts. You do not have to like me on Facebook…or friend me on Twitter…or tweet anything to your followers…though if you want to do those things that would be fine. 
To enter the contest:
Part 1: Answer one (or more) of the questions below or join the conversation by responding to someone else’s comment in the comments section. EACH comment is good for one entry into the drawing so if you answer each question that will give your four entries. If you come back and respond to comments left by other people that will give you even more entries. 
Conversation is fun!
- What is it that draws you to the romance genre?
- What is your favorite sub-genre and why?
- Who is your favorite romance author and why?
- What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers?
Part 2:
Somewhere in your comment or response mention something you saw on this blog besides this post. You don’t need the link…you can be general…something like I enjoyed the post from guest author xxx on alpha heroes (note there is no guest author xxx-so don’t copy this).
You do not need to leave your email within your comment, though you do need to fill it in within the form that you use to type your comment. I will be using the email in the form to send out the $25 Amazon gift card, so be sure you leave the email address you’d want a gift card sent to.
That’s it – simple and fun – right?
My answers to the questions are in the comments section…you can respond or leave a comment of your own to enter the contest.
When you’ve finished enjoying this blog be sure to bookmark us so you can find your way back. Then check out the 200 other blogs and enter their contests by visiting Romancing The Blog Hop and clicking on each participating blog.
There are some great GRAND prizes being given away through this hop too. They include:
- 1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet (The Kindle Fire is VERY cool – I have one and do a good share of my reading on it – the rest I do on my Android phone).
- 2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
- 3rd Grand Prize: A Large Swag Pack
Have fun hopping!
The last book I read is Bonded By Blood by Laurie London. I would recommend it to readers who like paranormal romance.
The post that caught my eye is Erotic Romance and Domestic Discipline Author Cara Bristol Talks About Book Endings.
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My favorite romance author I have a lot of favorites. My top three are Sherrilyn Kenyon because I adore her Dark Hunter series especially Ash. I love Lora Leigh’s Breeds series they are all HOT. Christine Feehan and her sexy carpathians are also favorites of mine.
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I love to read paranormal romance. I love to read about sexy vampires and alpha werewolves & shifters.
jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com
What draws me to romance is that when I read a great story all my stress and problems seem to melt away.
jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com
What is your favorite sub-genre and why? My favorite sub-genre would have to be paranormal because I’m in love with Werewolves! Thanks for the great giveaways!
red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com
#4 What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers?
Seduced in Darkness by CJ Roberts.
I absolutely loved it and would definetly recommed it, You would have to read the first one called Captive in the Dark first though. Both are great.
This would be for people who are into BDSM.
blinkysthebest at aol dot com
#3 Who is your favorite romance author and why?
Kresly Cole, I just love the character’s and humor in her books.
blinkysthebest at aol dot com
#2 What is your favorite sub-genre and why?
That would be paranormal romance. There is nothing like hearing about 6 foot plus badboys ready to throw it down.
blinkysthebest at aol dot com
#1 What is it that draws you to the romance genre?
I would rather get hot and bothered reading a romance than cry my eyes out reading other genre’s.
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#4: I read This Tangled Thing Called Love on my Kindle this holiday weekend. It’s by Marie Astor. I recommend it highly! It’s a great fun end-of-summer contemporary read. It’s a GREAT beach read.
#3: My favorite romance author(s)…Stephen King? Are you laughing yet? I loved Lisey’s Story and I thought that 11/22/63 was, at its heart, a love story between Sadie and Jake. And since Sadie is a librarian, I definitely felt a kinship towards it. SO, give Stephen King another read!
#2: My favorite sub-genre is contemporary. It’s most relatable to me…most identifiable. As a librarian, I appreciate the research that goes into so many historical romances, but I still favor contemporarys.
1. What is it that draws me to romance? The fact that it is so UNLIKE any reality that I know! LOL. It’s the fantasy of it all.
I’ve been to your blog before and I like the conversations. In August you had a conversation about “Where you buy your books…and why.” As a librarian, I thought that was very interesting.
@capefearlibn
I love all the aspects of romance novels. The first meeting,the chase, and of course the ending.
My favorite genre is paranormal and my favorite author is Ilona Andrews because I enjoy the tension between the characters and the adventures they have.
koonie2888 at yahoo dot com
I like the happily ever after.
I enjoyed the Books for bunnies fundraiser post.
bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a great hop! Grand prizes, old friends to visit and new ones to meet… and chances to win at each stop too. I’m in Blog heaven! :-}
What is it that draws you to the romance genre?
I’m a sucker for the HEA. All my favorite authors give me a great story line, characters I can like, HOT sex and the HEA!
What is your favorite sub-genre and why?
Erotic PNR because I love shifter and hot sex.
Who is your favorite romance author and why?
My favorite romance author is hands down… Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken. All her books have humor, characters you can really like, HOT sex and a HEA.
What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers?
Howl For It by Shelly laurenston and Cynthia Eden. YES I highly recommend it to anyone who likes PNR and humor.
Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the journey and a good HEA. Contemporary Romance and Paranormal Romance. Susan Mallery, jill Shalvis, Gena Showalter, because they have really good stories with a very romantic and funny read.
What is it that draws you to the romance genre?
I love the happy endings, the falling in love, and the alpha heros.
What is your favorite sub-genre and why?
I love historicals. They were the first romances I read and was hooked ever since.
Who is your favorite romance author and why?
I love Lorelei James. She introduced me to the erotic genre and I haven’t looked back.
What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers?
The last book I read was On Becoming His by Cassandra Dayne. This is the story of a woman’s emotional journey into the D/s lifestyle. If you don’t like BDSM or the Dom/sub stories this is not for you. I loved it!!
mel
bournmelissa at hotmail dot com
Wow, I’m so glad I stopped by to wave hello! It’s fun to see what everyone has written about favorite books and authors. I read a book recently by Misty Crews called Still Waters. It’s one of the best books I’ve read in years. Set in the 1950′s, it explores two families with secrets that bind them together. It starts with a photo of the heroine’s husband standing with a Black woman and a baby. Tolerance was one thing and acceptance was another. But the questions that swirled through the heroine’s head weren’t going to be answered any time soon. Drawn into the characters and their stories tumbles the reader deeper into their lives. Misty Crews is an indie author and it was well written. Worth reading! If you like Mainstream and you like Romance, you’ll love it.
I love a good historical romance and I love a good contemporary romance. There’s nothing worse than reading a book and getting to the end without a HEA. Have you ever read one and tossed it across the room because it didn’t end happily? Hate that! At least, with a romance you’ll know that you’ll reach the HEA.
A romantic whodunit that isn’t grizzly is always a favorite. I don’t have time to waste on a book that isn’t to my taste. If I don’t like something, I’ll stop reading. I want a book to make me forget about my daily life. I want to read it and feel good when I’m done.
It’s been fun seeing all the names from chat who have commented. Which brings me to my good news. I’ll be back to chatting since I just quit my day job. No more working on Friday nights! I am now officially a full time author.
E.
Oops! It’s Misha Crews not Misty. I think one thing and type another.
I love the happy ending when the girl gets her man.
like romance for the fun situations and happy endings! – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
I love the HEA of romance books.
My favorite sub-genre is paranormal romance (shifter).
I love Lora Leigh’s books because her me are so alpha and her stories are always great.
If you love a good romantic suspense The Prey by Linda Howard is great.
I enjoyed the post Erotic Romance And Domestic Discipline Author Cara Bristol Talks About Book Endings
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What is it that draws you to the romance genre? I love the chase and the HEA.
What is your favorite sub-genre and why? I don’t have one favorite but I do love paranormal, fantasy, urban fantasy, and m/m romances. All are love stories, just in a different form.
Who is your favorite romance author and why? Again, I don’t have one favorite but I do love to read the works by Amy Lane, Tara Lain, and Diana Gabaldon.
What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers? I am currently reading Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione and it is great.
I enjoyed the Starla Kaye post. It was a great read and I added several books to my wish list.
Thanks,
booklover0226 at gmail dot com
I really like your post about blog hops and reading through everyone’s option on them
I feel that each Genre has something 2 offer ..I unconditionally love Romance..!The author that I fell madly N love with is someone truly special I call ur my FIRST LOVE & it just so happens 2 B the name of some Poetry I wrote 4 her. Even now it brings happbe tears 2 my eyes. It’s bcause of her the love I feel N my heart is renewed evertime I read Romance.It’s a feeling like no other feeling I pray I 4ever have it.it’s like falling N love over&over again..bellow this best describes my feeling 4 Romance & Ms.Gwynne Forster’s Beyond Desire
Pleasingly weak, Captured I glory in defeat..by this rarity one of a Kind, For my soul mind & my will is lost forever in images of Visual Art in time. I Must confess that, I’m left to moan & groan nor do I have desires of it to leave me along! Nonethelesss..I’m a slave to it’s pull & caress.. My problem is quickly solved..I’m Captured, my will shatters into a million pieces & dissolvess.. Seduce without shame, I’m a lover of the Visual Art’s game..I’m weak from starts..of this Visual Art, deep down in my heart..I’m destine to forever seek.
redz041@yahoo.com
I love romance with humor…that’s how my husband hooked me!
Historical romances are one of my favorites, too – I love the manor houses and big dresses
shermie40 at yahoo dot com
What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers?
The last book I read was That Wedding by Jillian Dodd. I would recommend it to anyone who’s a fan of romance, particularly YA romance because it’s not that graphic, haha. It’s a sweet story though.
craigcrystal(at)ymail(dot)com
I forgot to add this: I like the article called The Lure of Unconditional Love in The Romance Genre.
Who is your favorite romance author and why?
I really don’t like to pick favorites, haha, but I’ll just pick the most recent author I’ve come across and just love their books. I would have to say Jillian Dodd is my favorite author right now.
I love the way she tells a story and I love how her characters are developed! You feel as if you know them so well.
craigcrystal(at)ymail(dot)com
What is your favorite sub-genre and why?
My favorite sub-genre would probably have to be paranormal. I love there being a twist of werewolves, vampires, shifters, and any other kind of creatures you associate paranormal with. It’s awesome to see a WHOLE new world being described and it’s amazing to see how a paranormal being falls in love and how they pursue their love interest.
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What is it that draws you to the romance genre?
The happily ever afters and the journey the hero and heroine have to take before realizing that they are meant for each other or the journey they take in order to be together.
craigcrystal(at)ymail(dot)com
LOL, loved the little bit of info on Mysti Holliday and her book Sugar Walls.
Favorite subgenre of romance is erotic romance and there are way too many authors I read to name just one.
For me, romance is all about the trust and respect built between the characters. Since I write BDSM, these elements are very important.
Thank you for participating in the blog hop!
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Romance books mean everything to me! I’ve always loved to read! I was a quiet child – a loner – who found solace, friendship, and adventure in my books. When a classmate loaned me my first romance novel, “The Flame and The Flower” by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss…I then found love and hope for my own HEA which I didn’t think was possible considering I made nerds and geeks look uber cool. lol Even today, as a grown woman, when most men’s idea of romance and foreplay is to ask,”Why aren’t you naked yet?” – I can always rely on a good romance book to give me hope that maybe one day…a frog may very well turn into a prince. The last book I read was “Nerds Are Freaks Too” by Koko Brown and she’s fast becoming a favorite author of mine in the contemporary erotica genre! My favorite subgenre in romance would have to be…uuuggh! It’s so hard to choose one! I would have to say I really enjoy reading historical romances featuring highlanders and knights. Now I’m not sure if urban fantasy would qualify as a subgenre in the romance category but if it did than this would definitely be a first followed by the historical romance. So hard to choose just one. *le sigh
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Koko is a such a sweetheart of a person. I’ve known her for years. I’ll tell her you think of her as a favorite.
Paranormal is my favorite. Followed closely by suspense
Thanks for being in the hop!
bacchus76 at myself dot com
I love romance,the characters the place and outcome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35GcyqUTKhw
Alan Rickman the voice,on You Tube.
I see your a goddess fish blog tour partner, I follow them.
Deb P
r.d1@myfairpoint.net
I like your posts on where you usually buy books.. The last book i read was 50 shades of grey and i did enjoy this book. I would recommend this book to the older genre, over 20 lol. Thanks
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I love all types of romance, but if i had to choose a favorite, it would be the paranormal genre. Im addicted! lol I especially cant get enough of the shapeshifters.
Thanks for the awesome hop and giveaways! This is so much fun! Thank you! My favorite thing about romance is the romance. lol I love the characters, the plots, the HEA’s, the love. I love it all!
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My favorite thing about romance is the journey the hero and heroine go on to find their HEA!
Thanks for sharing. Love the blog, great hop!
krystalshannan@yahoo(dot)com
My favorite sub-genre is paranormal romance. I love reading it because it gives me an escape and I can let my imagination go free. I liked the books tor ninnies post.
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1. Last book I read was Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia. I LOVED it! Such a beautiful love story. It is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a great, timeless love story!
2. I loved the description of Mysti Holiday’s book, Sugar Walls. That one has been on my to-read list for a bit!
Thank you for joining the hop and the awesome giveaway!!
ehaney578 at aol dot com
Thanks tons for the hop! I only read romance. My fav is Lora Leigh! Going to parade Monday with brothers and sisters! Should be FUN!
swkimbell@yahoo.com
Part 1:
What is it that draws you to the romance genre? The HEA and the sex
What is your favorite sub-genre and why? Suspense because I think the danger adds to the emotional tension of the book.
Who is your favorite romance author and why? One of them is Hannah Howell because she mixes conflict with sarcasm, and humor.
What is the last book you read – would you recommend it – to which readers? The Siren and yes I would recommend it but not if you are into fluff.
Part 2:
Santa Wears Spurs- Sounds HOT!!
Thank you for the giveaway.
kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com
4.The last book I read? Would I recommend it & to who?
The last book I complete was Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward. I would definitely recommend it and the whole series to everyone but especially those who love the paranormal world and new takes on vampires
Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
3.My favorite author?
That’s the hardest question to answer because I love so many. Some are Lori Foster, Jennifer Crusie, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lynsay Sands, Gena Showalter, & Kresley Cole
Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
3.My favorite author?
That’s the hardest question to answer because I love so many. Some are Lori Foster, Jennifer Crusie, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Lynsay Sands, Gena Showalter, & Kresley Cole
Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
2.My favorite sub-genre?
It (they) would have to be paranormal & suspense. I love the way the authors have a whole new world for you to take a glimpse into and I guess I’m a danger and mystery junkie and love the thrill
Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
What draws me to the romance genre?
That’s a hard question, I would have to say everything. There’s so many sub-genres and things going on. I couldn’t picture myself not reading romance
Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
I love character development, although I am a HUGE Horror fan, romance is a nice mellow escapism for me.
Favorite sub-genre would be paranormal romance. I love the world building. I love to escape the real world and jump into new and exciting worlds.
I forgot to mention, I liked your post on where you buy books and why its important. I buy the majority of my books and ebooks from amazon. And I will also go to ARe when they have specials or I can find the book cheaper there then on amazon. I like ARe as well because they have kindle format and depending on the book will have other formats as well.
I really enjoyed your post: Where Do You Buy Your Books? More Importantly – Why?
I buy 99% of my books from Amazon as well. I like my Kindle books, but with my Prime membership I get my paperbacks in two days with free shipping!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!