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Friday, August 31, 2012

Romancing The H0P

Welcome to the Romancing The Hop Bloghop! As a romance author, I have the wonderful job of creating sexiness and romantic moments for my characters. It's a good job. ;) 

So what do I think is romantic?  Often times, it's the little things like the touch of a man's hand on my side when we're walking. No, it's not a huge PDA, but it's a subtle clue to how he feels about me.  I'm sure it must feel fantastic to have your boyfriend/husband buy the Times Square billboard and declare his love for you there, but for me, I prefer the smaller touches.

I remember the first romantic thing a boyfriend ever did for me. It was my junior prom and my boyfriend and I were seated with two couples we didn't know and my friend and her boyfriend, who fought the entire time we waited for the food to come. (Always adds ambiance when people are fighting like cats and dogs next to you. Sets the mood. LOL)

Well, I can tell you the fighting stopped (but then got so much worse after) when my boyfriend proceeded to feed me my fruit appetizer. I have no idea where he got this idea, but it silenced the table and the three tables around us. Even the adults in the room stopped to watch. It was sexy and romantic all at once. Very cool teenage memory. ;)

Now on to the giveaway! I'm in a romantic mood and now I'm thinking about being fed (Mmmm...), so I'm going to give away a copy of one of my Sons of Navarus series because I can't think of anything better than a romantic dinner with one of those vampires! It will be winner's choice, so they can choose Brandon, the sexy, lonely vampire from Vampire Dreams Revamped; Vasilije, the sensual hedonist from Blood Avenged; or Saint, the brooding, haunted vampire from Blood Betrayed. (If you're new to the series, the prequel, Vampire Dreams Revamped is a good place to start. The third book in the series, Blood Spirit, will be released on September 17, so you can be all caught up by the time it arrives!)





To be entered, leave a comment below and do as many of the Rafflecopter entries as you like. The more you do, the better your chances are of winning.The giveaway is open internationally, so an email gets you in. And after you finish here, be sure to hop around to the rest of the blogs. There are THREE grand prizes in this hop. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. You can enter over 100 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: A Swag Pack!

Be sure to visit as many blogs as you can to be entered and good luck!


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67 comments:

  1. so exciting I just love all the vamps Gabrielle has created her mind knows no ends to beautiful romance I'm forever enchanted by every book and forever excited over who comes next

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  2. So romantic memory, i think i prefer the small gestures too it's better than one big and ^perhaps more sincere

    thank you for this opportunity to win your book ( not a print version this time but still thank you)

    isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. This is without a doubt, the best Vampire series I have every read. You give a terrific new twist to these hunky vamps that no-one else has done.

    Love them all and can't wait for Sept. 17th!!!

    Gayle
    gayle2b74 at gmail dot com

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  4. I'm a little things that add up sort of person... that romance that doesn't require a ton of plan, but exists because you think about the other person and something that you picked up on impulse reminds you of them.

    I don't know which I would start with - I love paranormal romance..

    thank you for participating

    glhince@gmail.com

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  5. Great post. I haven't read your books yet, but I've been eyeing them for a while now.

    kesummer69 at gmail dot com

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  6. Nothing like those small gestures, for romance.
    Thanks for the great giveaway.
    skpetal at hotmail dot com

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  7. Thanks for sharing that story. I think Brandon would be my favorite of the books.

    fencingromein at hotmail dot com

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  8. Wow! What an awesome blog hop! I would absolutely love to win a Kindle Fire!! Rachel R.
    malibu311 at gmail dot com

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  9. Gabrielle...that officially classifies as the best teenage memory of all time! Seriously, so wonderful. You have a terrific site, BTW. Happy hopping!

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  10. Well, I feel totally jipped by prom now. Thank you very much. LOL mine wasn't bad but nothing like that!
    I would love Blood Avenged. Thanks so much for participating in the hop and for the awesome giveaway!
    slinkydennis@yahoo.com

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  11. thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory. i do agree its the small things that count the most

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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  12. Wow that was some teenage boy. lol Why were those kinds of boys nowhere to be found when i was in high school. I also like small touches. MY hubby isn't big into to PDA but he always holds my hand. I think it is cute lol
    kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com

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  13. Wow that was some teenage boy. lol Why were those kinds of boys nowhere to be found when i was in high school. I also like small touches. MY hubby isn't big into to PDA but he always holds my hand. I think it is cute lol
    kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com

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  14. What a great hop! Grand prizes, old friends to visit and new ones to meet… and chances to win at each stop too. I’m in Blog heaven!
    <^_^>
    I’m 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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  15. I wish there was more romance in my life....maybe someday. But, I think the little things are what counts the most, and they can be done often! LOL
    I loved your prom story, that is just priceless!!
    Thank you for the chance at your giveaway, and I'd totally go for Blood Betrayed!
    Sebrina_Cassity at yahoo dot com

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  16. Thanks so much!

    Diana
    bookofsecrets(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. What a fun hop! delphinareadstoomuch at yahoo

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  18. Thanks so much for this great giveaway!

    vadeluna07(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  19. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! The Sons of Navarus series sounds great!
    deedee [at] grifmail [dot] com

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  20. I have only read Vampire Dreams Revamped but would Love to win Blood Avenged. Great giveaway.

    blinkysthebest at aol dot com

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  21. Great story. I would of stopped to watch too. LOL. Thanks for being a part of the blog hop.
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I love Vampire stories so your books are going on my wishlist immediately.

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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  23. Yes, I'd definitely like to start out this series with Vampire Dreams Revamped. I love vampire romance! :)

    Crystal Craig
    craigcrystal(at)ymail(dot)com

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  24. I love vampire romances! Thanks for the chance to win one of yours!

    Barbara
    bbsbooknook@aol.com

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  25. To me little gestures are more romantic that the big ones. It means the other person is paying attention.

    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  26. I love vampo books and Gabrielle's are hot! If you haven't started reading Sons of Navarus series you defenitely should!

    dany7578 at hotmail dot com

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  27. I am always looking for new vampire series to read. There's just something sexy about fangs and hot guys.

    Adria
    adria(.)rose_03(at)yahoo(.)com

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  28. I love those little things too :) So much better than the over the top moments.

    Thanks!
    acade29@gmail.com

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  29. Love the giveaway! Thank you!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  30. Feeding your loved one is a courtship ritual among many species.
    Your prom date must have been really into you.
    mcv111 at hotmail dot com

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  31. The little gestures always mean the most to me :) Thanks for the awesome & amazing giveaway!
    cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

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  32. For me, romance is all about the trust and respect built between the characters. Since I write BDSM, these elements are very important.
    Thank you for participating in the blog hop!
    qwilliarain(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. Yay! Right up my alley. Loving this hop and the opportunities to discover new authors.
    Thanks for the chance!
    Lupdilup@gmail.com

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  34. Great covers.
    Thanks for participating in the hop and giving us all a chance to win.
    bidelia78@yahoo.com

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  35. Fun Blog Hop! Love your blog. krystalshannan@yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Thanks for the giveaway! I love vampires!

    beckerjo at verizon dot net

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  37. Dinner with a sexy vamp?! Oh yeah..
    Yvette
    yratpatrol@aol.com

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  38. I look forward in continuing this series.

    Thanks,
    Tracey D
    booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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  39. 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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  40. I am always loving for more sexy paranormals to read about, so thank you for being a part of this hop or I my have never found these particular vamps.
    As for as romance goes grand gesture are great in the beginning, but after spending years with someone its the little things that count.
    sam1slim1@gmail.com

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  41. Love vampires so I would love to have dinner with any of your vampires. Thanks for the giveaway.

    mythic021@gmail.com

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  42. I love the small gestures of romance.
    edor628@verizon.net

    thanks for the chance.

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  43. 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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  44. Thanks for participating!

    snhoveln(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. Thanks for being part of the hop

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  46. Looking forward to reading your books!

    maryjooller [at] yahoo [dot] com

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  47. Sexy covers! You are on my to-read list! Thanks so much for joining the hop and for the awesome giveaway!
    ehaney578 at aol dot com

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  48. Thanks for participating! Really like the hop so far!! Thanks so much! Hope everyone else is having a great long weekend!!

    prettyunicorn78@yahoo.com

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  49. Romance is the little things but also being best friends.

    havebookwillsurvive at gmail.co,

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  50. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
    red_tigergirl2(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  51. I would love to read those books. I love to find other authors that I haven't read yet!

    flubber2kool@yahoo.com

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  52. Thank you for the great giveaway I love vampires my favorite! What a fun blog hop!
    Latisha D
    tishajean@ charter.net

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  53. Thanks for being on the hop! I love stopping by. I am ready for Blood Betrayed. *fingers crossed*
    mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  54. I need to start with Brandon in ReVamped - he's been in my TBR pile waiting to be read. Hopefully I'll get to read it soon. beck.paloma@gmail.com.

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  55. 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!
    swkimbell@yahoo.com

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  56. Thanks for being a part of the hop. I hope that you have a great labor day weekend! Love the covers and sounds like awesome books.
    jessangil at gmail dot com

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  57. Wow your books sound like fun! Thank you for being part of the blog hop and the giveaway. :)

    yazmin.z.rangel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  58. Thanks for participating!

    tiger-chick-1(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  59. It's odd - I think that those small romantic gestures start meaning more to me the older I get.

    jochibi AT yahoo DOT com

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  60. Thanks for the contest!
    Romance can be as simple as holding hands with your loved one!

    donnasing777@yahoo.com

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  61. the little things are often the most thoughtful
    tjandbcd at optonline dot net

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  62. 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. I am a mother of three teenagers as well and there are many days when I need an escape and my heart needs a rest from the trials of being a parent and trying to do what is best for everyone but yourself. I have overcome cancer, loss, and financial problems and Romance Books let my heart soar and feel free. 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!

    angelheart618@gmail.com

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  63. I love these blog hops and the chance to win such great books. Of course even if I don't win, I have them on my list.

    proudarmymom32(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  64. Love paranormals! Thanks for the giveaway: :)
    June
    manning_j2004 at yahoo dot com

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  65. I've heard wonderful things about your books I think I'll read your Victorian trilogy first. Thanks for participating in the hop.

    pypercharmed@yahoo.com

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  66. Your books look wonderful. Thanks for the giveaway.
    sstrode at scrtc dot com

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