Romance isn't about flowers and hot sex? #Romancing the HopBlogHop

Romance is Being Part of a Team



    This is going to sound soooo unromantic coming from a romance author, but I think that often romance isn’t about flowers and jewelry. Not even about a spicy bedroom life or passionate kisses.

    Often, the most romantic thing about a relationship is being a team. Individually, each partner is pretty good. Together, they can be downright unstoppable. You know that expression “two heads are better than one?” Well, what if those two “heads” were not only committed intellectually, but also romantically? That bond—that close-in-a-way-you’ve-never-been-with-anyone-else-bond—can be the force that makes it easier to get things done.

    Whether it’s dealing with a personal battle, brainstorming ideas for a book (yep, my awesome hubby does this for me!), painting a room, or making an important financial decision, working as a team can strengthen a relationship and bring more power to a situation.

    Of course, flowers, jewelry and passion add a nice layer to the team. Showing you care, and that you’re thinking of the other person even when they’re not around, is very romantic, too!

    What makes your relationship romantic? I’d love to hear from you!! Leave a comment, and you'll be entered to win in lots of awesome ways:

1. $5 Amazon or Barnes and Noble gift certificate! I'll pick one commenter (chosen by random.org) from all comments left between now and midnight September 3rd from my blog.

2. Blog Hop prizes! Your comment here also makes you eligible for:

1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet

2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

3rd Grand Prize: A Large Swag Pack (open to U.S. only)

 

Check out all the particpants in A Romancing the Hop Blog Hop  The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win a Kindle Fire/Nook Color Grand Prize, $130 gift card, and large swag pack. PLEASE COMMENT WITH YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS so we know how to contact you.

Thanks very much for stopping by!

Joya's Books:
Amazon   Barnes and Noble  The Wild Rose Press
 

 

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Sizzling Summer Romance-Time to Chat It Up!

Summer Reading at its best! What's a better combination than books and summertime? How about books, summertime and reading!! Books, swag, and a grand prize of $100 gift card.

I'm honored be guesting on the Author Chat at TRR today. Stop by to say *hi* and hopefully win a bunch of cool prizes. Click this link: Sizzling Summer Reads Author Chat with Joya Fields

  Joya's Books on Amazon   Joya's Books on Barnes and Noble

Birthday Blog Blitz for #BeneathTheSurface and YOU Get the Presents!!

Book Blitz! Happy half-year birthday to BENEATH THE SURFACE, my debut romance, on July 18th.

Innovative Online Book Tours is helping me celebrate this b-day by  hosting me on fourteen blog sites today. We're giving away an ecopy of the book, along with Beneath the Surface Romance Trading Cards and a signed bookmark to one commenter at each blog.

Additionally, a grand prize drawing of a Beneath the Surface tote bag filled with goodies for one commenter, drawn randomly, from comments on all blogs that day: $25 Amazon gift card, autographed paperback copy of Beneath the Surface, Beneath the Surface apron, notepad and pen, Romance Trading Cards, and bookmark.

Stop by these awesome blogs today, July 18th, to win prizes!

Smitten with Reading

Reviewing Shelf
My Cozie Corner

Books, Books, and More Books

The Story of A Girl...
Understanding Shae's Story

¡Miraculous!

A Date with A Book

Love to Read Romance

T B R

Lissette E. Manning

Words I Write Crazy
Ramblings of an Amateur Writer
A Night's Dream of Books

  

Thanks very much for helping me celebrate today!

Find out more about Joya's books here: Joya's Amazon Page

Making Love in a Thunderstorm #sixsunday

Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday: Where writers share six sentences from their published or unpublished books.

What is it about a thunderstorm? So electric, so passionate. A great background for making love. There's a storm brewing (in more than one way) in these six sentences from my debut novel, BENEATH THE SURFACE.

   The search might take longer without Brooke, but it could be done.

   Rain beat strong and heavy against the bedroom window panes. Brooke moaned in her sleep and pressed against him. No, she wouldn’t admit she needed protection. But he had to admit it for both of them. For now, he buried his head in her hair, and let himself fall asleep to the soft fruity smell of her shampoo.

Purchase links for BENEATH THE SURFACE:

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A trip to Flagler Beach, FL! Visit the pub that inspired the restaurant in Beneath the Surface!



Good thing I don't live closer, or I might
visit Finn's every day for lunch. Here's the
 rooftop deck. Can you hear the waves?

    A lot of authors visit fun places, and include those places in their books. In my debut novel BENEATH THE SURFACE, Garrett’s family owns a pizzeria with a rooftop dining area that takes Brooke’s breath away.

   If you’ve read BENEATH THE SURFACE, the scene takes place on pages 68 through 77.

   The real-life inspiration for this restaurant is the rooftop view from Finn’s Beachside Pub in Flagler Beach, FL. Just last week, I visited Finn’s again. Grant, the manager, welcomed us with open arms, the staff was charming, and the food was great. Finn’s isn’t a pizzeria, but you'll find all sorts of delicious menu items.

   If you’re in Flagler Beach, be sure to take in one of the best ocean views in town at Finn’s…who knows, maybe you’ll spot Garrett and Brooke there. One glance at these pictures and you'll see why I fell in love with this place and had to use it in a story. Check out Finn's website for more information: http://www.finnsflagler.com/

If you dine on the rooftop, this awesome table
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean could be
yours. The tables and chairs aren't handmade
like the ones in Beneath the Surface, but
they sure do offer a magnificent view.

 Beneath the Surface is available now at

 Amazon    Barnes and Noble