Friday, August 31, 2012

Romancing The Hop





What is your favorite thing about Romance? Well, we authors are ready to share our romantic tips and favorite romance reads! Starting on Friday, August 31st  and ending on September 3rd, over 200 Authors and Bloggers will share their favorite things about romance, reading romance, and dating.

And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 200 giveaways,  one from each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger.

But that’s not all...

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!

Now what are those prizes?

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet
2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card
3rd Grand Prize: The following Swag Pack!







Yep. ALL of that! Whoot! Be sure to come back here on Friday and over the weekend to enjoy some stories and facts about our favorite Romance events and reads and enter to win!

Now, there’s only one way to enter...and that’s to leave a comment...don’t forget your EMAIL address because we need to get hold of you should you win.

And speaking of winning, I’ll be giving away a daily $20 Amazon gift certificate to one lucky person who leaves a comment. You’ll definitely want to be in on this one should you win that Kindle or Nook. Again, don’t forget to leave your email address!

Here’s the list of who is participating in this blog hop. For every comment you make, you will get an entry for the fabulous grand prize. Can’t wait to see you answers...so...don’t forget to answer the question, what is your favorite thing about Romance?

See you all tomorrow!



Lynn



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72 comments:

  1. Alisa JenkinsAugust 31, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    I love Romance books and I just love these blog hops.

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  2. Alisa JenkinsAugust 31, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    I forgot to leave my address
    ajenkins979(at)gmail(dot)com

    I love everything about romance.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Favourite thing about romance? Probably the ability to know there will always be an ending that is happy; even if it's not the happy you hoped for. I like the ability to redirect my day with a few chapters - and the possibility for daydreams and inspiration

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  4. F. StoneAugust 31, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to meet you.
    featherstone.author@gmail.com

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  5. Lynn CrainAugust 31, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    AJenkins,

    I love romance and blog hops too!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  6. Lynn CrainAugust 31, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    iamindeed,

    Happy endings are important even if it's only a happy-for-now type. Romance does allow one to redirect from negative thoughts/energy to more positive ones for sure.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  7. Lynn CrainAugust 31, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Feather,

    You are so welcome...hope to see more of you!

    Lynn

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  8. Alina PAugust 31, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    I love everything about romance, depending on my mood.

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    alinutza4u2004@yahoo.co.uk

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  9. Lynn CrainAugust 31, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Aly,

    Thanks for stopping by and I so understand what you mean about mood. There are days when romance doesn't cut it for me and I try sci-fi or fantasy. Still, they need to have a little something of a romance in them.

    Look forward to seeing you again!

    Lynn

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  10. molly.frenzelAugust 31, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    My favorite thing about romance is the happy endings. I can't live without them!
    molly dot frenzel at gmail dot com

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  11. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    This is fun!
    kegasg@aol.com

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  12. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    This has to be one of my favorite hops yet (in my favorite genre). Thanks for your generous giveaway!

    kesummer69 at gmail dot com

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  13. JeanMPAugust 31, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I love reading romance books, nice to read about HEA.
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    skpetal at hotmail dot com

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  14. LonaAugust 31, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I love romance books because usually no one dies and its a happy ever after. Thx for giveaway.

    blinkysthebest at aol dot com

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  15. booklover0226August 31, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Hi, Lynn.

    I, too, love the happy endings and I really love the chase!

    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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  16. LisaAugust 31, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I love how I can escape into them. I also enjoy the passion & love betweeen people who are meant to be together, & the HEA.

    wolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net

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  17. Bookish FangirlAugust 31, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I love a good happy ending!

    rockchick531@gmail.com

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  18. Barbara B.August 31, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    My favorite thing about romance is just the story. I love the whole falling in love, having issues, then the eventual HEA.

    Barbara
    bbsbooknook@aol.com

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  19. DianaAugust 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I love the HEA. :)

    Diana
    bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    My favorite thing is that is a total escape, you can forget the stresses of everyday life and get engrossed in the love story developing

    fencingromein at hotmail dot com

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  21. Heather ThurmeierAugust 31, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I love romance because of the happily ever after! hthurmeier@gmail.com

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  22. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    thank you for joining the blog hop, great way (for me anyways) to read about what the authors think.

    miriam.whitewolf@gmail.com

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  23. Jesse Kimmel-FreemanAugust 31, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Thanks for the chance, Lynn!

    Jesse
    jesse.kimmelfreeman@gmail.com

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  24. Nay NayAugust 31, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    What a great hop! Grand prizes, old friends to visit, new friends to meet… and chances to win at each stop too. I’m in Blog heaven!
    <^_^>
    I am a sucker for the HEA. All my favorite authors give me a great story line, characters I can identify with, hot love scenes and a perfect HEA!
    Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win.
    reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. DiAugust 31, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    My requirement for a good read is Romance with an HEA!
    sallans d at yahoo dot com

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  26. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks for the chance! I love the delicious escapism romance novels offer.
    Lupdilup@gmail.com

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  27. EmAugust 31, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Love a HEA, probably because I feel invested in the characters and when it doesn't work out it leaves me feeling empty.

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  28. Liese2August 31, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Thanks so much for the generous giveaway!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  29. Deb MaherAugust 31, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Romance is at the soul of who we are. Good to see your blog.

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  30. PatriciaAugust 31, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I love the happy ending in romance. There can be a struggle, people can lose each other, there can be sadness, but I want it all happy at the end.

    plw1075@yahoo.com

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  31. laurieAugust 31, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    favorite thing about romance? the fact in the romance novel there is ALWAYS a soul mate for EVERYONE

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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  32. DeeDee GriffinAugust 31, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I love all book genres, as long as they have some romance in them! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    deedee [at] grifmail [dot] com

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  33. Kaylyn DAugust 31, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I love romance because of the happy ever afters. There aren't enough of those in reality so I find them in books. I also love that romance comes in so many genres. The romance in a BDSM novel differs from the romance in a historical novel. I also pick which kind of romance I want depending on my mood. Thank you for giveaway.
    kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com

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  34. Michelle BledsoeAugust 31, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Do you know how thankful I am for Romance authors. Without them,I wouldn't have made it through some of the toughest times in my life. Romance books have kept me sane....LOL
    Thanks for the hop.
    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  35. CryscringleAugust 31, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    My favorite thing about romance is the characters in the books always find their true love and have a happily ever after with them. :)

    craigcrystal(at)ymail(dot)com

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  36. UnknownAugust 31, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    What a fun hop! delphinareadstoomuch at yahoo

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  37. SueAugust 31, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, great prizes. I hope I'm a winner.

    fitzgerald_sue at yahoo dot com

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  38. mcvAugust 31, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Enjoying the Hop!
    mcv111 at hotmail dot com

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  39. Cathy MAugust 31, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    I love to escape into sexy romance story with memorable characters that give me a hea.

    Caity_mack@yahoo dot com

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  40. KristaAugust 31, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Thanks for doing this giveaway! I would love to buy some new books for my Kindle.
    ~Krista
    pinkbonanza{ AT }gmail{ DOT }com

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  41. YvetteAugust 31, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I love that romance books are HEA...that's a plus for me.
    Yvette
    yratpatrol@aol.com

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  42. JanDAugust 31, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    My favorite aspect of romance novels is the couple's journey to HEA.
    bituin76 AT hotmail DOT com

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  43. EvieAugust 31, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks :)
    by.evie at yahoo dot com dot br

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  44. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    J.F.A
    Hi! thanks for hosting the giveaway! hope i get a chance to win!
    californiazgold(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. CassandraAugust 31, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for the awesome and amazing giveaway!
    cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

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  46. omahablackAugust 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Love the romance! omahablack at yahoo dot com

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  47. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Molly,

    Thanks for stopping by...yes...those HEA endings are a must in a great romance!

    Lynn

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  48. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Andrea,

    I think this is fun too! Thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  49. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Kelsey,

    I'd have to agree with you...this is one of my favorite hops so far as well...thanks for stopping by!

    Lynn

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  50. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Jean,

    I do believe that romance is a passion with some people...I know it is for me...and you. Glad that you love to read the genre and the HEAs.

    Thanks for stopping by.

    Lynn

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  51. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:00 AM

    Tracey,

    Yes, the chase is part of the fun in romance. And of course the HEAs.

    Thanks for dropping in!

    Lynn

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  52. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Lisa,

    That is one good thing about romance...it can take you places...places you've never been, a time you've never seen. Everything about romance is great and of course can't have them without the HEAs.

    Thanks for reading the post and leaving a comment!

    Lynn

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  53. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Tanya,

    Yes, those HEAs are the best!

    Good to have you here.

    Lynn

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  54. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Barbara,

    You are a unique individual...it takes someone special to see the whole book picture...the issues, the beginning, the HEA.

    Thanks for dropping by!

    Lynn

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  55. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Diana,

    HEAs are the backbone of a romance and very special.

    Glad you dropped it! Hope to see you again!

    Lynn

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  56. Lynn CrainSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Shannon,

    I so hear what you mean about the escapism nature of a romance. They can take you anywhere, any place and any time. Romances can take your mind off your troubles.

    Thanks for stopping in.

    Lynn

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  57. VeronikaSeptember 1, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    You're awesome! I love your post and thank you for offering Amazon GC!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  58. woolfcindySeptember 1, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Thanks for the great post and the awesome giveaway. woolfcindy@aol.com

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  59. Krystal ShannanSeptember 1, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    I love the journey! How the hero and heroine end up together is my favorite part. Great Hop! krystalshannan(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  60. Elizabeth H.September 1, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    HFN's kill me! I feel it leaves the story unfinished somehow and when there is room for doubt...that's when the couple's story goes downhill from there. Hence, the saying...When it rains...well you get the idea! Thanks for the awesome giveaway and for joining the hop!
    ehaney578 at aol dot com

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  61. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I've recently found some series that use the HFN endings to keep readers compelled to come back. There are some authors that can do this perfectly but there have been others that left me unsatisfied. As long as there is hope and happiness, I can take the HFN as long as there is a sequel coming.
    beck.paloma@gmail.com

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  62. ShadowSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    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!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  63. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I love romance books. Thanks for the giveaway!
    snhoveln(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I love romance for the amazing characters, the chance to escape, and to witness the growth of love. It feels like I am a part of their lives.

    mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  65. YazminSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Thank you for being part of the blog hop. :)

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  66. susan1215September 1, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I love that romance books are HEA

    s2s2 at comcast dot net

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  67. donnasSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    The stories, relationships and of course the HEA

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  68. ForettaSeptember 1, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Great post!!! I love romance books but they must have HEA’s! My favorite are series because I love seeing the characters again in other books!!

    thanks for the contest!!
    forettarose@yahoo.com

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  69. Belinda GSeptember 1, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Romance Hop...awesome idea! Best love story for me..Pretty Woman...romance indeed with the must have HEA!... :-)

    Fav authors: Delaney Diamond, Brenda Jackson, Kayla Perrin to name a few. Great themes, entertaining stories, great writing and believable sexy scenes

    Nice to checkout your page! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Belinda belgre@comcast.net

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  70. JoSeptember 3, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I love the emotions that get all stirred up reading romance.

    jochibi AT yahoo DOT com

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  71. SherrySeptember 3, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    I love to read romance books everything from paranormal to romantic suspense. To me they are the best escape from the real world.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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  72. bn100September 3, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    The happily ever after.

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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