We're Smitten with Em Petrova and a giveaway

Crash into Me

By Em Petrova

Stimulating moments and music seem to go hand-in-hand. I think we’ve all heard that one song on the radio that sends us back in time to a school dance, when we swayed in the arms of a boy we crushed on. ( If I tell you mine, it will give away my age.) Or we hear a song we danced to at our weddings and the warmth of the day spreads through us.

For me, as an erotic romance writer, I also use songs as my muse. One of my FAVORITE songs to write sex scenes to is Crash into Me by Dave Matthews Band.

Okay, so disregard the video elements because no one really understands videos anyway, right? But listen to those lyrics—it just screams tortured hero, doesn’t it? A man who longs for a woman so much he can think of little else. He sleeps, eats, dreams, and breathes her.

Also, the song has the perfect rhythm to make love to—hips bumping, lips meeting, clothes peeling off, skin caressed… You can see how this song inspires a love scene every time!

What are your favorite love songs? I’d love to hear your choices! And please read on for a special excerpt from my latest release Outlaws of Love.

Getting Smitten with Suzanne Rock and Her Leading Men with a Giveaway

Top Five Most Romantic (and Sexy) Leading Men In the Movies 

Hi everyone! With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, people turn to all things romantic, and that includes romantic movies. I don’t know about any of you, but when I think of romantic movies, I always think of the sexy leading men. These guys charge onto the silver screen and sweep the heroine off her feet. They sweep *us* off our feet as well. So for this blog, I thought I’d list my top five most romantic leading men. Do you agree with me? Let’s see…

#5 – Patrick Swayze – Dirty Dancing This was a tough call for me, since I loved him in “Ghost” too, but since Dirty Dancing ended up on a more upbeat note, I went with that. ;) 

Favorite Line – “Nobody Leaves Baby in the Corner”

He’s the tough yet sexy dancer who loves Baby for who she is and gives her the self-confidence to stand up for what she believes in. What’s not to like?

 

#4 – Collin Firth – Bridget Jones’ Diary

Favorite Line – “No, I like you very much. Just as you are.”

He’s shy, he’s a little self-deprecating, and he had me as soon as I saw him in that ridiculous Christmas sweater. 

#3 – Richard Gere – Pretty Woman

Favorite line – "You and I are such similar creatures Vivian. We both screw people for money”

A rich businessman sweeps a girl off her feet and gives her everything she desires? Sign me up!

   

#2 – Humphrey Bogart - Cassablanca

Favorite Line – “Here’s looking at You, kid.”

Perhaps my favorite movie of all time. Who doesn’t fall in love with Ricky and his bar? It’s so romantic, so tragic, so beautiful. Truly a classic.

   

#1 – Michael Douglas – Romancing the Stone

Favorite line – “You’re the best time I’ve ever had.”

Hey – I’m a romance author, how could this NOT make the top of the list? I think almost every romance author points to this movie as one of their favorites. Perhaps we all have a little Kathleen Turner in us, and we all hope that Michael Douglas will come in and sweep us off our feet. ;)

 

So there you have it – my favorite top five romantic movies. Do you agree? Is there a movie I left off the list? Tell me about it!

Review The Sands of Time (The Witching Pen Novellas #2) by Dianna Hardy

Title: The Sands of Time (The Witching Pen Novellas #2)
Author: Dianna Hardy
Source: Author request
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy
Length: novella/short novel at approx 40,000 words

Vampires for Valentines giveaway hop

Vampires for Valentines giveaway hosted by Felicity Heaton

Smitten with Katie Reus and ALPHA INSTINCT with giveaway

Awright - Let's get this party started!!!  Please welcome Ms. Katie Reus for the kick-off of BBPR Smitten with Film and Music.  What yummy does she have in store for us..........

Review Death Wish by Danielle Blanchard Benson

Title: Death Wish (The Vamp Saga #1)
Author: Danielle Blanchard Benson
Source: Requested Review
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Format: eBook 304 pgs
Release Date: November 2, 2011
Eight years into the future...

Vampires not only exist, they control the Pharmaceutical Industry, the Global Six, the Gaming Industry and the world.

Review Can I Keep You by Candy Nicks

Title: Can I Keep You
Author: Candy Nicks
Source: Self purchase
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel

Review Midnight Reckoning by Kendra Leigh Castle + Giveaway

 
Title: Midnight Reckoning 

Series: Dark Dynasties #2

Author: Kendra Leigh Castle

Source: Publisher Request

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Format: Mass Market Paperback
Length: 334 pages

Release Date: January 1, 2012

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Two separate worlds ... 
One passion that binds them

Review Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover

Title: Unclean Spirits (The Black Sun's Daughter #1)
Author: M.L.N. Hanover
Source: Publisher Request
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Format: Paperback, 357 pages
Release Date: December 2nd 2008


In a world where magic walks and demons ride, you can't always play by the rules.

Review Darker Angels by M.L.N. Hanover

Title: Darker Angels (The Black Sun's Daughter #2)
Author: M.L.N. Hanover
Source: Publisher Request
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Format: Mass Market Paperback, 360 pgs
Release Date: September 29, 2009


In the battle between good and evil, there's no such thing as a fair fight.

Lucy in the Sky by Barbara Elsborg

Title: Lucy in the Sky
Author: Barbara Elsborg
Source: Self purchase
Genre: Sci/Fi/Romance/Erotic
Length: Novel

Please welcome Donna Grant 

Magic – Do you believe?

It seems in every culture throughout history there has been mention of magic.  Some would say it doesn’t exist, some would argue it does.  How can something so widely spoken about not be real?  And if it is real, how do you prove it?

Review Unholy Pursuits by Suzanne Rock

Title: Unholy Pursuits
Author: Suzanne Rock
Source: Author Request
Format: eBook
Release Date: October 12, 2011

 

Review Power of Love by Barbara Elsborg

Title: Power of Love
Author: Barbara Elsborg
Source: Self purchase
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel

Review of Under the Covers (Red, Hot & Blue #3.5) by Cat Johnson

Title: Under the Covers (Red, Hot & Blue #3.5)
Author: Cat Johnson
Source: Own Copy - Free Read
Genre: Erotic Romance - Older Woman/Younger Man
Author's Website

Review Darkest Embrace (The Lanistter Chronicles, #1) by Robyn M. Pierce

Title: Darkest Embrace (The Lanistter Chronicles, #1)
Author: Robyn M. Pierce
Source: Requested Review (Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble)
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Length: Novel (304 pgs)

2012 Paranormal romance reading challenge

Just a little over a month in the year and we have one reader done with their paranormal romance challenge! Congrats to Katie for devouring her books LOL. 

Check out her books with the link below. You never do know you might find something you want to read. 

Curse of the Bibliophile

Maggie's Secret Wish (1 Night Stand #14) by Starla Kaye

Title: Maggie's Secret Wish (1 Night Stand #14)
Author: Starla Kaye
Source: Own Copy
Genre: Erotic Romance, Contemporary, BDSM
Release Date: June 9th 2011
Author's Website

Review of Night Mission (1 Night Stand #19) by Desiree Holt

Title: Night Mission (1 Night Stand #19)
Author: Desiree Holt
Source: Own Copy
Genre: Erotic Romance - Contemporary/Older Woman/Younger Man
Release Date: July 5, 2011
Author's Website

Authors After Dark spotlight interview with author Rosalie Lario

Please welcome author Rosalie Lario


Would you tell everyone a little about yourself? My name is Rosalie Lario and I’m the author of two separate paranormal romance series: the Demons of Infernum, featuring half-demon brothers who work as interdimensional bounty hunters, and The Fallen Warriors, featuring fallen angels on a mission to save Earth. I live in the sunny (and oft oppressively hot) locale of Florida.