One of my all-time favorite movies is Romancing the Stone. Romance and comedy go hand in hand in this wonderfully plotted story, with characters you cared about and fell in love with from the first screen images until the last. You (the viewer) couldn’t help but be 
swept up in the life of Joan Wilder, romance novelist, as she lives the life she’s written about but has never experienced.
Have we ever experienced true romance? Is it candlelight dinners and flowers and long walks on the beach? Or is it risking your all, fighting beside your significant other, to rescue them and save the day? Not just Romancing the Stone fits this definition, but Last of the Mohicans (Daniel Day Lewis, be still my heart!), Star Wars, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
What are you willing to lose to gain everything? How do you gauge romance in your life?
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My characters in Only Scandal Will Do are more than willing to fight alongside each other-
-or facing one another! Lady Katarina is capable of meeting any man with a sword in her hand, while Duncan Ferrers, Marquess of Dalbury, itches to meet her–in more ways than one! Katarina leads him a merry chase and they must learn all the facets of romance before they are truly satisfied.
Excerpt from Only Scandal Will Do:
“I assure you, there was never a night like that before.” Lord Dalbury spoke quietly, and Katarina sensed a tension in him. “I had never done such a thing before. Never participated in such an auction. Never tried to take a woman unwillingly to my bed.” He stopped speaking. Just stopped. Then his breath hissed as though he’d slowly released it.
“I cannot find the words to tell you how deeply I regret I was not a better man who night.” He paused, and she held still and waited. “What I tried to do was madness, without thought, without honor. I do not even have an excuse other than my base desires, and that your abundant charms overwhelmed me.” His face was shadowy in the scarce light of the sickle moon, but he sounded contrite. “I have no right to ask for your forgiveness. I have no right to expect it. But I would ask you to allow me to attempt to remedy the situation.”
Kat shook her head slowly. “What on earth do you believe you could do, Lord Dalbury, that could even come close to a remedy for the terror and humiliation you put me through? Do you think now that I have met you, heard your feeble attempts at an apology, and rejected them, the memory of that night will magically disappear?” She fought to control her anger, though she yearned to blast him with it. “What magic potion would you have me take that would erase the memory of you pinning me to the bed? Because if you have such an elixir, then yes, I will gladly take it from you and obliterate you absolutely and irrevocably.”
He stood silent at her words, then said simply, “I have only myself to offer, my lady.”
“You would have me kill you, my lord? In that, too, I agree I would oblige you, but not at the cost of my own life. I understand the English law punishes those who do murder quite severely.” Kat was astonished when he lurched backward, as from a blow.
“No, my lady, I would not have you kill me,” he said, sounding grimly amused. “Though indeed that would probably give you most satisfaction. I meant I would have you marry me.”
His words surprised a laugh out of her. “Marry you?” The laughter grew. “I see, my lord, you think me both a whore and a fool.”
“I think you are neither, Lady Katarina.”
“Then you are the fool to believe I would put such a man as you in control of every aspect of my life.” That he thought she would even entertain the suggestion was insulting.
The pale moonlight shadowed his face, but she could read displeasure there just the same. “You judge me solely on one act that, I assure you, was grossly out of character for me. You cannot possibly know what kind of husband I would be.”
“And never will, Lord Dalbury. I can swear to you that I would not marry you if I were in Hell and you were my only hope of Heaven.”
He inclined his head toward her, a faint smile touching his lips. “I believe you made a similar claim about dancing with me, Lady Katarina. Yet we have indeed enjoyed a dance together despite your words.” His tone was soft, the sensuous, cajoling one he had used to seduce her that night in the House of Pleasure.
Kat trembled, recalling the incredible sensations of his hands, his mouth on her body. Damn. He could not do this to her again. Not just with his voice.
“Is there nothing that would entice you to leave your Hell for my Heaven?”
She struggled to answer, opened her lips to deny it, only to find her mouth completely sealed by his.
Only Scandal Will Do is available at Amazon, iTunes, and All Romance E-Books.
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Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
I’m willing to loose alot, so long as I have my friend, husband, sole mate & lover to hold me at the end of the day. Thanks for being part of this hop!
JessieL62@comcast.net
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I loved to be held closely even if we don’t talk just lying there , stealing kisses here and there. to me that is so romantic.
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Thanks for the giveaway. I NEED 7 Days of Seduction, lol
June
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Honestly, I’ve never read any of your stories, but after that snippet, I definitely have you on my TBR list. Amazing!!!
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Enjoyed the tease. Thank you for the giveawy. roya-clan@sbcglobal.net Mary
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Thanks for the snippet and the blog hop
Take Care
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I’m enjoying the day checking out new blogs.
And like romance – find it relaxing.
Thankyou.
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Thanks for the giveaway. I love reading all kinds of romance books.
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I love when my hubby gets me something little that reminds me that he was thinking of me. It doesn’t have to be expensive, or flowers or a card, a drink that I like or a type of snack works just as well to me. 😉 Wonderful excerpt.
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Thanks for participating – We are home today and I’m visiting a number of new blogs. Love historical romance
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touch me,make me believe,show me love passion desires raw hot bitter sweet & I’m hooked ..truly in Love..with ur gift of writing..:D Romance is my bittersweet Chocolate I can NEVER live without!
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Love your excerpt!! I really want to read it now 🙂 lindsayavalon (at) gmail (dot) com
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At this point in my life, I gauge the romance in my life by how happy I am. jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
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Thanks tons for the hop! I only read romance. My fav is Lora Leigh! Going to parade Monday with brothers and sisters! Should be FUN!
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Thanks for being a part of the hop. I hope that you have a great labor day weekend!I have not experienced true romance. When I think of it, I think of it as someone who will love me for me and will be there for me no matter what.
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Thanks for being a part of this fun blog hop.
I love reading paranormal romances, but I also like contemporary and YA.
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i loved romancing the stone (movie)!
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Why I like Romance Novels….The reason I like Romance Novels so much is because it is one place where I can be anywhere like England, Scotland, Rome, Ireland, or anywhere in the US. I can also be in any time like 1200’s Scotland, 1500’s England, 1900’s Chicago. I can be anyone like a princess, a servant, a werewolf, a duchess, a vampire, or a lost soul. But no matter what I get the privilege and the experience to overcome many different obstacles and find love. Let me tell you in this world, and during this time where life can have so many struggles it is great that you can be, have, and do so many things to find love and romance and still be yourself!
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It’s nice to be here. I love historical romances too! Giveaway great
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Very nice excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Thanks for participating! Really like the hop so far!! I love reading, especially romance. I love reading contemporary, historical and erotic romance. I love the happy ending that is garenteed at the end. My favorite book is Lover Mine by JR Ward! I love John Matthew and Xhex. My favorite romantic moment was when my fiancé asked me to marry him! We meant two years ago right around when summer was ending when my friend and I went out for our last big night out before classes started again. I think it is romantic when he brings me flowers because no one else has ever done it! Thanks so much! Hope everyone else is having a great long weekend!!
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I think couples are so busy that they forget about romance. Thank you for the great giveaway.
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Thanks for the great giveaway and excerpt!
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Loved the excerpt! Thank you for the giveaway!
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Thank you for the giveaway – romance always need humor.
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