Then you’ll love Laura Lee Guhrke’s AND THEN HE KISSED HER, now only $.99 on nook or kindle! Read the 2008 RITA finalist that Romantic Times called “great fun and delectable reading.”

“Guhrke’s knack for merging poignancy and humor, pride and passion are what makes her a fan favorite, and once more she enthralls readers with an emotionally moving romance that balances love, lust and laughter.” – Romantic Times Book Reviews TOP PICK! 4 1/2 stars

“Laura Lee Guhrke has really created a charming read, the third in her Abandoned at the Altar series. This book hooked me from page one and didn’t let go.” – The Season

Fairytales. Do romance readers love them? Of course we do. Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast are all woven into our childhood memories thanks to Walt Disney

But grownups like Fairytales too. Witness the number of people who watched Kim’s Fairytale Wedding. Perhaps there is a reason why most fairytales takes us to the wedding and not beyond. But is you want to know the real inside scoop on Kim and the other Kardashians, DollhouseN the exciting novel penned by the sisters, will appear in stores this month

And if you are looking for the faiyrtale check out Sarah MacLean’s NINE RULES TO BREAK WHEN ROMANCING A RAKE, Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ CALL ME IRRESISTIBLE or Eloisa James’ upcoming THE DUKE IS MINE. Maybe we will send Kim some romance books.

Happy Halloween! To me the appeal of Halloween has never been the thrills, chills and frights. It’s always been about the clothes. The costumes. The over the top embellishments. That and as a child, it was the one day a year I was allowed to wear make up.

As an adult I really admire the clever costumes, for example the couple that went to a party as “Green” with “Envy” or my friend who made a Quangle Wangle hat from Lear

For his hat was a hundred and two feet wide,
With ribbons and bibbons on every side And bells, and buttons, and loops, and lace,
So that nobody ever could see the face
Of the Quangle Wangle Quee.

But my favorite costumes as a child were the beautiful over the top ones my mother sewed from scratch such as Little Bo Peep complete petticoats. Or the gypsy costume I wore as a tween. Unfortunately, the sewing gene did not pass down (or the free time gene maybe) so my daughter must struggle through with her store bought Cruella deVille outfit with her bff as a dog.

Dress up! It’s why I also love my job. It’s a lot of fun picking out the beautiful outfits on the covers like CONFESSIONS OF A LITTLE BLACK GOWN, or WHEN BEAUTY TAMED THE BEAST.

We are super thrilled about tomorrow’s release of THE BITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost! To celebrate, we’re popping up on different blogs throughout the day to give readers a chance to win some fabulous prizes. All you need to do is visit those blogs where you’ll get clues to our questions, then go to Avon’s Facebook Fan Page and enter your answer.

Here’s the schedule:

9AM (ET): Avon Romance – Heather Brazeau is our 1st WINNER!

10AM(ET): Smexy Books – Winner is Angela Ricketts! Congrats!!

11AM(ET): Romance Reader at Heart – Tammy VanScoy is our winner!

12PM(ET):Babbling about Books- Congratulations, Laura Kubitz!

1pm (ET): Vampire Book Club Congratulations, Amy Carter!

2pm (ET): RT Book Reviews This hour’s winner is…Zinnia Zertuche!

3pm (ET): Dear AuthorCongrats to Morgan Walters!!!

4pm (ET): Smart Bitches Trash Books – Tami Bates is a winner!

5pm (ET): GRAND PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED

Every hour, we will randomly select a winner from the correct answers. Prizes include gift cards, books, an entire Lynsay Sands and/or Jeaniene Frost library, all leading up to our Grand Prize. So, do you know the Argeneaus as well as your own family? Are you as familiar with Cat and Bones as you think? Let’s find out!

Your 1st Question: What do Jeaniene Frost and Lynsay Sands have in common?

Clue:

Remember, go to Avon’s Facebook Fan Page to enter your answer.

This is the perfect time to pick up Kerrelyn Sparks’ latest New York Times bestselling paranormal romance THE SEXIEST VAMPIRE ALIVE. And he is, without a doubt, undead playboy Gregori Holstein, the dashing immortal hero of this witty, charming, and super-hot story, the newest entry in Kerrelyn’s fabulous Love at Stake series. Whether you’re already an avid fan of the series, or you’re just coming to it, you will not want to miss this book. Go grab a copy!

Who can resist THE SEXIEST VAMPIRE ALIVE??

Have any other favorite vampires? ‘Fess up. There are a lot of them out there. Bwaaa…

Calling all writers! Avon Impulse is looking for manuscript submissions for a collection of Yellow Ribbon romance. Just as the song indicates, we’re looking for stories where a soldier is returning home from war. Who is waiting for him/her? What was left unsaid? Where do they go from here?

If you’ve got a story (up to 25k words), we want to read it. Be creative. Be sexy. Ready. Set. Go!

One of the best things about romance novels (and I suppose about books in general if I wanted to get all philosophical on you) is how incredibly good they are at taking you to another place. I love getting lost in a good romance and finding myself in Vauxhaul, Space, or even Cincinnati.

So, that’s why today’s list is:

Top 5 Romance Novel Places I’d Like to Go

1. White’s
Yes, I know I’m a girl. But that bastion of masculinity is just so… tempting. And it’s not like other girls haven’t done it before (I’m looking at you Calpurnia Hartwell)! Besides, wouldn’t you kill to get a peek inside the betting book?

2. The Clubhouse at the Chicago Stars Stadium
Dan Calebow, Bobby Tom, The Bonner boys, Need I say more?
In a pinch, I’d also enjoy a trip to see the Seattle Chinooks in action.

3. Annabelle, the American’s Garden
They’re called the “Real Duchesses of London” for a reason. Scandal, secrets, and a piping hot cup of tea? Sounds like the perfect afternoon to me.

4. Argeneau Territory
Smoking hot vampires around every corner? In Canada? Sign me up, please!

5. A bed in Somersham Place (aka Cysnster manor)
Enough said!