Is a Chance Encounter Her Date with Destiny?
I had seen him only three times in my life. We had met by accident in rather a romantic way, and for the last two weeks in August I and he, too, perhaps, lived in a magic world, a world of wonderful promises and a glowing future. Then my world crashed—he left for college. Our meeting was so vague, our …
Read MoreEllen Degeneres: Just Keeps Swimming
The Woman Ellen started her career in the world of stand-up comedy. She blended the awkward delivery of a Bob Newhart and Woody Allen with the quirkiness of Steve Martin. She began her journey at small coffeehouses and clubs and by 1981 had become the emcee of Clyde’s Comedy Club in New Orleans. Five years later, she would be seated …
Read More“As You Wish”–The Princess Bride Wins
William Goldman’s wonderful tale of true love, revenge, swordplay, pirates, giants, and R.O.U.S.’s (Rodents of Unusual Size) has once again captured the hearts of lovers everywhere. After weeks of competition, The Princess Bride has been voted on by you (the fans) as the Most Romantic Movie of All Time. The film beat out Moonstruck, Love Actually, Casablanca, and Edward …
Read MoreThe Challenge of Writing Sex Scenes
Tags: love, relationships, romance, sex
By Katherine Sharma Sex sells. Would anyone read Fifty Shades of Grey without the sex? Luckily, I write mysteries rather than romance novels or erotica, so explicit sex is not the centerpiece of my stories. Still, as long as characters are not solitary beings, love and lust will come into play, and sex will have a role. I recently looked at several …
Read MoreHomerun
“I don’t know why I let you talk me into this,” I muttered as Gemma dragged me to the bar. “You can’t sit home forever,” she stated. “It’s time that you got back in the saddle!” “I was quite content sitting home wallowing in my misery, I’ll have you know,” Nonetheless, it did feel good to be dressed up and …
Read MoreFinal Round!
We have arrived at the final two films! Both have been the leading vote-getters in the tournament and now they will battle for the title of the Most Romantic Movie of all Time! The Princess Bride vs. Gone with the Wind. Vote now below and help decide the champion!
Read MoreFebruary Movie Madness–Final Four!
We are down to the Final Four! Vote below in the little box for your favorite movie and see who advances to the Finals!
Read MoreKristen Bell and Dax Shepard – A Marriage Based on Principles
In 1992, Kristen Bell went to her first audition and won a dual role as a banana and a tree in a suburban Detroit theater’s production of Raggedy Ann and Andy. She’s taken on a dual role in so many ways since — “Actress and Singer,” “Wife and Mother,” “Sexy Superstar and Just One of the Guys.” Bell has never shied away from …
Read MoreCome On Baby, Light My Fire!
By Ms. Teri In the ‘70s, I found myself out of college, married briefly, and divorced. It was an incredible time for women and we believed the sky was the limit. Jobs were easy to get, but equal pay was not. We had arrived and would “bring home the bacon” while we ran households, took care of others and …
Read MoreEva Scott Cooks Up A Novel and Cheesecake
Hello and welcome to Romance Recipes where I am happy to introduce you to a new author and a new recipe! Two of my favorite things! Today I am bringing you author, Eva Scott, and her recipe for Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake along with an introduction to her historical romance,Barbarian Bride. Please join me in welcoming Eva and savor her recipe for …
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