To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I asked several of my friends to fill in one of the following blanks:
Remember that everyone who comments on this blog TODAY is eligible to receive a great prize (listed below because it is so humongous!)
So here’s what a group of romance writers think about love and sex (in no particular order):
Sexy is . . . Thumb rings on guys.
Caridad Pineiro, www.caridad.com
DEVOTION CALLS, January 2007, Silhouette Nocturne
BLOOD CALLS, May 2007, Silhouette Nocturne
Dee Davis, www.deedavis.com
A Match Made on Madison, April 2007, St. Martin’s Griffin Press
Lois Winston, www.loiswinston.com
TALK GERTIE TO ME, April 2006, Dorchester Love Spell
Dr. Charley Ferrer, www.instituteofpleasure.org
THE LATINA KAMA SUTRA: The Ultimate Guide to Dating, Sex and Erotic Pleasure, November 2005, Ferrer Institute
Vivi Anna, www.vivianna.net
INFERNO, December 2006, Kensington Aphrodisia
Michele Hauf, www.michelehauf.com
FAMILIAR STRANGER, August 2007, Silhouette Nocturne
Irene Peterson, www.irenepeterson.com
KISSES TO GO, March 2007, Zebra Debut
Lynn Michaels, www.lynnmichaels.us, LipService Gang blog http://lipservicegang.com
MARRIAGE BY DESIGN, July 2007 Ballantine/Ivy
Sexy is . . . Tousled hair, hint of beard and sleepy eyes
Linda Wisdom, http://lindawisdombooks.spaces.live.com
GREAT ESCAPES: Rose & Clay, Available now, www.triskelionpublishing.net
Sexy is . . .a kiss that could go on forever and ever and never be enough. A touch that makes you shiver. A embrace that never seems to be close enough. Being in love.
Lisa Renee Jones, www.lisareneejones.com
March 07 - Avon Red Alluring Tales 1, April 07 - Pocket Books Anthology Hurt So Good
Love is. . . knowing when to laugh
Maureen Child, www.maureenchild.com http://maureenchild.com
NEVERMORE, February, 2007, Silhouette Nocturne
THIRTY DAY AFFAIR, March 1007, Silhouette Desire
Pat White, www.patwhitebooks.com
http://www.intrigue-authors.blogspot.com/
THE AMERICAN TEMP AND THE BRITISH INSPECTOR, January 2007, Harlequin Intrigue
Love is . . . being “there” when no one else is.
Lara Rios, www.lara-rios.com
BECOMING AMERICANA, November 2007, Berkley Publishing
Joy Nash, www.joynash.com
THE GRAIL KING August 2006 Dorchester Publishing
Here’s what the winner of this special Valentine’s Day blog contest will receive:
- SEX AND THE SOUTH BEACH CHICAS
EYE OF THE STORM by Dee Davis
INFERNO by Vivi Anna
MEMORIES AFTER MIDNIGHT by Linda Wisdom
SILENT MEMORIES by Pat White
THE LATINA KAMA SUTRA by Dr. Charley Ferrer
MARRIAGE BY DESIGN by Lynn Michaels
Thanks to Kerri for pointing a problem with the time stamp on everything! My theme designer was in a different time zone and I never noticed.
I will take note of that for purposes of contest entries.
Caridad
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 1:57 pmThanks, Danielle as well for noting the time thing! LOL! We don’t want to rush Valentine’s Day out the window too soon!
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 1:58 pmLove is a man willing to change diapers and stay up at night caring for a sick little one. My husband has done this and I love him for this and so many other wonderful things he has done. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
by Cherie Japp February 14th, 2007 at 3:02 pmGood answers. I love the vampire chocolate. Happy Valentines Day!
by Dolores R February 14th, 2007 at 3:03 pmLove is a man who is willing to change diapers and stay up with a sick little one. My husband has done this and more and I love him for it. Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
by Cherie Japp February 14th, 2007 at 3:08 pmLove all the comments. Fun reading.
by Ruth February 14th, 2007 at 3:11 pmSo nice comments today! I absolutely agree with you all. Love and sex are all of this and so much more. For me love is a man that stands with you not only in good times, but on days that arenn so good. And sex! Well, Antonio Banderas.
by Tessa Bamberg February 14th, 2007 at 3:14 pmLove is a man willing to hold your hair back from your face while you vomit intothe toilet.
Lovely image isn’t it?
by MD February 14th, 2007 at 3:16 pmLove is a man holding the hair back from your face while you puke in the toilet
by MD February 14th, 2007 at 3:19 pmSexy is a hint of black chest hair in an open-necked shirt
by Aisling February 14th, 2007 at 3:25 pmI am definitely going to put all those sexy comments to good use toninght. Thank you!
by Mary J February 14th, 2007 at 3:35 pmLove is when someone male or female gives you Cadbury or Galaxy chocolate.
Sexy is actually eating the damn chocolate
by Maria Duncan February 14th, 2007 at 3:40 pmI agree with Pal on that one that is true love. And sexy is snuggling up close in a nice warm bed when it is cold out.
by Pamk February 14th, 2007 at 3:54 pmSexy is a guy who can make me laugh and is never afraid to show his feelings…and some sweat in the heat of passion as I sweep the hair out of his eyes is always good too.
Now what is love? Love is caring, never selfish, unconditional, and kind…something we all need and crave. The kind of thing that makes you want to spend forever with someone and makes you grow closer to them with each and every day.
by Amy Smeltzer February 14th, 2007 at 4:05 pmI loved all the comments! I like seeing what everyone else thinks about love and sexy.
I must say the first thing that popped into my head was the move quote, “Love meand never having to say you’re sorry.” which doesn’t make much sense.
by Jennifer Y. February 14th, 2007 at 4:26 pmOh, and Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!
by Jennifer Y. February 14th, 2007 at 4:29 pmHappy Valentine’s Day!!!
I love all the sayings from everyone. Gotta love a man coming out of the shower. Well, unless of course, he’s not very hunky. lol
by Kim February 14th, 2007 at 4:59 pmDefinately a man filing your gas tank at night in the cold has to be love
by Chanda February 14th, 2007 at 5:18 pmLove is still caring for each other after 28 years of ups and downs and give and take and looking forward to the next 28 yrs.
Sexy is waking up beside him with an ocean breeze blowing in the window and finding him all warm and snuggly
by Jackie Stott February 14th, 2007 at 5:28 pmValentine’s day isn’t just for couples,
It’s for friends too….
It’s a special day set aside,
To say thanks for all you do,
And to let you know how grateful I am,
To have a friend like you….
There have been many times,
That you were always there,
Without a moment of hesitation,
With a caring heart so rare,
To show me support and friendship too….
My life has been touched by the Angel in you.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
by Rita February 14th, 2007 at 5:41 pmGreat thoughts.
I think Love is a hug and cup of hot tea when you’re not feeling well.
by Maureen February 14th, 2007 at 5:48 pmSexy is an evening together with no kids around.
Great sayings!
by Minna February 14th, 2007 at 6:16 pmLove is when I have been grumpy all day and he still shaves before bed!
by Nancy February 14th, 2007 at 6:26 pmLove is after being up all night taking care of you sick loved one and still smile in the morning when you think of them.
I love the other sayings!
by Sherry February 14th, 2007 at 6:32 pmLove is him going with me to a Red Hat Society event
by Gayle Jackson February 14th, 2007 at 6:35 pmSexy is him leaving with me
After 20 years…
by Angela Palmer February 14th, 2007 at 6:39 pmSexy is : Him cooking dinner.
Love is: Him doing the dishes.
Love is… when you will do anything to make your partner feel happy and appreciated.
by Tammy Cyr February 14th, 2007 at 6:41 pmSexy is… the way my husband makes me feel, even if I think I look too tired or sick to feel that way.
Love is being with someone through the good, the ugly, and the ‘why did I even wake up this morning and when will this all end.’
Sexy is a ‘come hither’ smile with some naughty intentions
by Ali February 14th, 2007 at 6:44 pmWow! Those are all wonderful sexy and loving thoughts from all of you!
Ever wonder how the concept of Valentine’s Day came about?
Here’s a little bonus for you — click on this link to read the Wikipedia explanation!
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 6:46 pmI’m having such a great time with all your comments. They’ve made me smile, laugh, think naughty thoughts, but most of all, remember all the wonderful things about being in love.
It’s a nasty night out there in the Northeast, but hubby made steak and lobster tail for dinner. Now we’re sitting here watching some television and relaxing while the snow plows drive by outside.
Can’t wait to see what else you’ll post tonight!
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 6:52 pmHappy Valentine’s Day!
by mary kirkland February 14th, 2007 at 7:00 pmGreat quotes
I loved the one from Dee Davis: “Sexy is…an effete pirate with dreadlocks and a gold tooth – who knew?” That’s too great!!
by Ashley A February 14th, 2007 at 7:07 pmThe vampire chocolate is too awesome!!
Happy Valentine’s Day all!!
Love is When you put up with your current living conditions So you other half can get through school.
sexy is when you love someone unconditionally.
by Annette February 14th, 2007 at 7:16 pmHappy Valentines Day! everyone
by Annette February 14th, 2007 at 7:19 pmHappy Valentine’s Day everyone ~here’s a chocolate for all~
Great sayings, thank you. My 2 cents worth *grin* follows:
Love is … a knowing and belonging between two souls
Sexy is … his grin for cover
by Rita February 14th, 2007 at 7:22 pmA sexy grin! That works to melt your heart on occasion. There’s a new commercial on — don’t ask me for what! It shows all kinds of music people and this rather cute EMO-type guy checking out his groceries. He’s got a great grin! My daughter will rewind that commercial every time it is on.
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 7:32 pmI love this differences between all of the authors views on love & sexy.
by Beth Miller February 14th, 2007 at 7:40 pmI think Love is my husband who says he loves me even though I’m a dork, clumsy and frequently say the wrong things.
Sexy is knowing he still wants me no matter if I’m in sexy lingerie or sweatpants
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I can’t think of any sayings to add at the moment (it’s not 6 am here yet, so my brain isn’t quite working, I don’t think), but I enjoyed reading the ones other people contributed.
by Nicole February 14th, 2007 at 7:47 pmHappy Valentine’s everyone! Love the sayings.
by Amy S. February 14th, 2007 at 7:51 pmYou all got up so early to visit and I really appreciate that! I’m so glad you are all liking the various Love/Sexy comments and leaving some wonderful ones as well.
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 7:52 pmLove is..When your heart still does that crazy little thing just from seeing your man.
by Chavonne McGinness February 14th, 2007 at 7:55 pmSexy is..That look he gives you and you know what he is thinking and it’s not G- rated.
I want to thank everyone for sharing here today. I really enjoyed reading everybody’s thoughts on love, sexy men and friendship.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
by Sue A. February 14th, 2007 at 8:23 pmYummy! Steak and lobster! That sounds good. I just got home from work and we’re having BLT sandwiches. lol
by Kim February 14th, 2007 at 8:34 pmOh, I got it….
Love is being perfectly happy eating a BLT with your husband on Valentine’s Day. So true!
by Kim February 14th, 2007 at 8:35 pmSexy is a guy that wears leather and eyeliner….:sigh::
by Pam G February 14th, 2007 at 8:41 pmHappy Valentines Day !!
Love is …
When you love someone you care,not only care about them as a person, but also about their well being. When they are hurt, you feel hurt and when they are in pain you feel pain also.
by Tammy Warnick February 14th, 2007 at 8:44 pmLove is seeing your dreams come true together!!!
by Shawn February 14th, 2007 at 8:45 pmThat’s a very nice idea for a valentine.
by Mona February 14th, 2007 at 8:55 pmI think Love is caring like trying to help you if your car’s broke.
Sexy would be him his tie undone hair tousled his face has a little stain from your car and he doesn’t have a clue how to make it start.
Happy Valentines Day to everyone! Loved reading everybodys comments, they put a smile on my face.
by Teresa W. February 14th, 2007 at 8:57 pmLove the thought of his hair coming loose and the little bit of dirt on his confused face as he tries to fix the car. Especially modern cars — they are so electronic! Maybe we need a science type to help us intead.
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 9:04 pmLove is… having your husband rub your feet when you aren’t feeling well and you’ve had a bad day.
Sexy is…having your husband suck those same toes when you’re having a good day, making it even better..lol!!!!
by Renee J February 14th, 2007 at 9:17 pmLove is going with you to your favorite author’s signing and looking interested.
Sexy is reading the “good” parts of the book with you and then playing those out.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
by Jan February 14th, 2007 at 9:17 pmI need a fan after your sexy is — wow — how delicious would that be!
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 9:20 pmI’ve had such a blast reading everyone’s comments and sharing what we all find sexy or what we think love is.
Thanks to all of you for dropping by! I’ll be picking the winner from everyone who drops by before midnight EST (I may not be on that late. LOST is on tonight! LOL!)
If you’ve read DARKNESS CALLS and DEATH CALLS and want a chance to let me know what you would like to happen between Diana and Ryder, drop by tomorrow for a chance to vote on it and leave your comments.
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 9:41 pmThose sayings are absolutely fabulous!!
by RobynL February 14th, 2007 at 10:06 pmHappy Valentine’s Day everyone.
I agree with Maureen on sexy is guys with moustaches. LRJ’s love is 365 days a year is a good one. They are all good
and true.
These are all so great!
Love is being there for each other no matter what!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
by Carol M. February 14th, 2007 at 10:44 pmLove is ….. your husband supporting you
and wanting to understand, and help you through sickness,and being there for you.
Sexy is ….. massaging each other, which
by Tammy Warnick February 14th, 2007 at 10:45 pmthen leads into other things.
Sexy is….. Seeing my husband in the Shower.
Happy Valentine’s day to everyone!
Love is to be there for your loved ones, in good and bad times.
Sexy are books about hunky Vamps
by Danny February 14th, 2007 at 10:47 pmLove is definitely sticking together through all the good and the bad! Anyone who is lucky to have someone like that by their side is blessed.
And yes, don’t we love our sexy hunky vamps. Ryder can put the bite on me anyday, as can either Blake or Diego!
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 10:49 pmLove is recognizing your soul mate on your first date…. we’ve been married for 31 1/2 years now!
Sexy is my husband’s smile when he says he has a surprise for me!
by Anna Lisa McK. February 14th, 2007 at 10:55 pmHave to say…I LOL @ the effete pirate comment…so true so true!
Love is…hubby getting 20 books with hunky men on the cover at the library for me…then going back the next day to get 20 more because I had read the first 20 already (happened yesterday
).
Sexy is…knowing you can trust him with anything-both in the bedroom and out of it.
by Linda February 14th, 2007 at 11:05 pmLove is eternal…I truly believe this
by Phyllis Lamken February 14th, 2007 at 11:11 pmLinda - you sound lucky in love and sex! LOL!
And Phyllis — I do believe it as well and if you believe, you can never feel truly alone because there’s someone always with you!
by Caridad February 14th, 2007 at 11:14 pmMuch love for the effete pirate…lol.
Seriously: Love is what fills those quiet moments between joy and heartbreak on the road to forever. Sexy is a slow hot smile and a beckoning finger for just being you.
Blessed Lupercalia Caridad
by Melissa_G February 14th, 2007 at 11:22 pmLove is the inner landscape of the soul.
by Merrimon Crawford February 14th, 2007 at 11:31 pmSexy is a glance of the eye that pierces the soul.
Sexy is- a great pair of hugging jeans on a man.
love is-after 23 years still looking in your eyes and telling you how pretty you are and you can see he means it in his eyes
by Gigi February 14th, 2007 at 11:39 pmSexy is….watching a guy’s fingers while he plays guitar.
Love is…snuggling with my cat and reading a good book.
Off to do that now….so….
Happy Valentine’s Day, Caridad!
by Melissa Lawson February 14th, 2007 at 11:41 pmI love all the warm and fuzzies:) Love is having your man snuggle up to you in the morning and knowing he doesn’t even care about the morning breath;).
by michelle tucker February 14th, 2007 at 11:42 pmLove is accepting that I can’t cook
Sexy is a man who can
by Lee February 14th, 2007 at 11:45 pmoh, guys with accents(British, Scottish). guys with dimples, certain guys wearing eyeliner, guys who like to cuddle, and out their head on your lap. Guys who have no problem with public displays of affection, and showing affection for their mom.
by Jessy February 15th, 2007 at 12:10 amguys who love animals and kids… I could go on and on
The weather outside is frightful, but all your great suggestions are keeping me warm and smiley.
Morning snuggles, soulful glances, and happiness beyond 20+ years!
It’s definitely putting me in a happy mood.
Which makes for an interesting question since so many of you have said this — Are romance readers in general happily married and how many are 20+ years? I will definitely do a poll on this in the future.
Tomorrow’s blog is going to be a poll about what you think should happen with Diana and Ryder!
by Caridad February 15th, 2007 at 12:13 amLove is…letting you have the last reese cup in the pack.
by Tracey Byram February 15th, 2007 at 12:14 amSexy is: a man’s low husky whisper in my ear.
Love is: when my husband knows when I need comfort and when I need to laugh.
by Chelle February 15th, 2007 at 12:16 amLoved all the comments.
To me, Love is a man taking care of you when you’re sick in bed and he tells you you’re lovely when you look like hell.
Sexy is a man who leaves you love notes all year long not just on Valentines Day.
by Rita Wray February 15th, 2007 at 12:35 amWhen my daughter was very little, her dad and I would sometimes pack little notes with her lunch. Made me think of that with your comment.
by Caridad February 15th, 2007 at 12:38 amThese are all great and the comments are fun too.
I think love is always putting the other person first.
Sexy is a close shaved beard…yum!!
Valerie
by Valerie February 15th, 2007 at 12:42 amSexy is low slung jeans unbuttoned so you can see his hipbones, of course you want some washboard abs.
by Laurie February 15th, 2007 at 12:54 amlol
These are beautiful to read! Happy’s Valentine’s day Caridad and everyone.
Love is feeling joy, with the one you’re with, even with days of hardships, we will always be there for each other, as one.
by Cathie February 15th, 2007 at 12:54 amWOW!! Love all the sweet and sexy
by Patricia Cochran February 15th, 2007 at 12:55 amsentiments! Here are my contributions
to the list:
Love is…being there through everything
for 46 years and promising more of the
same forever.
Sexy is…your man looking at your 70 y/o
self and telling you that you are as lovely
as the day you met!
My Valentine’s wish for all of you is a
sweet “Honey” like mine!
Have a great day!!
Pat Cochran.
Love is starting up my car at 6:30 in the morning and chipping off the frost.
Sexy is that look you get when you hold your grandson.
by cathy February 15th, 2007 at 12:56 amLove is a feeling to treasure.
Sexy is a matter of heart.
thats what i think it means..
have nice day and Feliz Dia de Amistad y Amor!!
augustina
by Augustina Martines February 15th, 2007 at 12:57 amLove is forever! And love never dies!
by Joy February 15th, 2007 at 1:14 amSEXY… is a guy with a voice like Sean Connery, blue eyes like Paul Newman, a smile like Keanu Reeves, and an attitude like Jack Sparrow and LOVE… is having a feeling that you will find a guy with all of those rolled into one that will love you back.
by Joye February 15th, 2007 at 1:18 amLove is… being married to the man of my dreams for 35 years, and can hardly wait for the next 35 years!!
Sexy is…my husbands smile :^)
by Cherie Michalec February 15th, 2007 at 1:24 amSexy… being snowed in with hubby on Valentine’s Day.
by Angie Dobson February 15th, 2007 at 1:38 amLove… being able to just hang out and have fun while snowed in with no pressure!
Love is….telling you how beautiful you are even when you are sick and looking your worst.
Sexy is…washing your hair for you in the shower!
Romantic is…proposing to you by writing “will you marry me?” in dark chocolate on your dessert plate.
by Kerri February 15th, 2007 at 1:47 amWow, after looking at all the Sexy comments, I must say that I agree with them!
I believe Sexy is what every woman should feel all the time! Everyone is sexy and expresses it in their own way!
Although it’s only 2:50 pm on February 14th, I want to wish everyone a Happy and Fun-filled Valentine’s Day!
by Danielle W February 15th, 2007 at 1:54 amgosh with those answers , no wonder yall;s books are smoking hot!
by tami February 15th, 2007 at 2:05 amfor me
by tami February 15th, 2007 at 2:12 amlove is him with me sitting in the middle of the night at the hosp with a sick baby running fever and taking turns holding her after him working 12 hours
sexy is
by tami February 15th, 2007 at 2:17 amlow riding levis,
a beautiful tat on his back
working on his motorcycle
doin a sexy half grin that dont mind the grease all over him
Love is a husband who’ll take the kids to school once a month so his wife can sleep in.
Sexy is watching a mans chest rise and fall while hes asleep.
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!
by danette February 15th, 2007 at 2:20 amI want to thank you all for all your wonderful comments and helping celebrate Valentine’s Day!
I will be notifying the winner soon via e-mail.
Please drop back for other contests and other daily craziness on my blog.
Caridad
by Caridad February 15th, 2007 at 7:41 amSadness is missing your contest because this website is BLOCKED by the State of Delaware’s firewall and we got so much ice on 2/14/07 that I had to stay at work and provide coverage so I couldn’t enter…. : ( I love snow, but I officially HATE ICE now.
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