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The Essence of a Man

Whether you’re single or married or in a relationship, you can’t deny that romance is in the air. As a writer who writes about romance, this is one of my favorite times of the year. To my single friends: Love yourself and don’t worry about if you’re in a relationship. Valentine is your day too. Do something special for you!

Favorite Romantic Movies

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I’m an avid movie watcher. The movies on this list I’ve seen several times. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, but they all have one thing in common – romance. Here’s my top 10 Romantic Movies list, but in no certain order:

  • Love Jones
  • Two Can Play that Game
  • Lady Sings the Blues
  • Love & Basketball
  • You’ve Got Mail
  • Bridget Jones Diary
  • Sleepless in Seattle
  • Brown Sugar
  • When Harry Met Sally
  • The Best Man
  • To add one of these movies to your collection, click here.

    What are some of your favorite romantic movies?

    Music to Set the Mood Not Just on Valentine’s Day

    I think there’s a song to fit every situation. Besides books and film, music is another one of my passions. If you want to set the mood for a romantic evening, you can’t go wrong with any of the songs I mention below.  I can listen to a good slow jam any time; whether I’m in a relationship or not in a relationship.

    Music to Set the Mood
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  • Best of Luther Vandross
  • Time Life Soul Ballads Collection
  • Body and Soul Collection
  • Isley Brothers Greatest Hits
  • At Last – Etta James
  • Best of Sade
  • Favorite Slow Jams

  • Adore – Prince
  • Girl – The Time
  • Slow Jam – Midnight Star
  • Fire & Desire – Rick James & Teena Marie
  • Computer Love – Roger Troutman & Zapp
  • Rock With You – Freddie Jackson
  • Superstar – Luther Vandross
  • Memory Lane – Minnie Rippleton
  • Between the Sheets – The Isley Brothers
  • Three Times a Lady – Commodores
  • At Last – Etta James
  • Love Train – Michael Cooper
  • and the list goes on and on…
  • What are some of your favorite slow jams?

    Any other Whitney Houston fans out there? Monday, I got a copy of Whitney Houston: The Deluxe Anniversary Edition. Love it.


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    In 2010, we plan on providing more things in Live, Love, Laugh and Books. Our very own Celeste O Norfleet starts off the first installment of book excerpts that we hope to share throughout the year.

    After reading the excerpt, let us know if you plan on reading the book or if you’ve read the book, let us know why we should read it too?
    Love Me Now
    To read an excerpt from Love Me Now by Celeste O. Norfleet go to:
    http://livelovelaughbooks.blogspot.com/2010/01/lllb-sneak-peek-love-me-now-by-celeste.html

    If you’re a romance author and would like to be featured during the Live, Love, Laugh & Books Sneak Peek Wednesday excerpts, please let me know.

    Contest Winners & New Review for His Invisible Wife

    Theuniquereviewer is the winner of the Simply Said Reading Accessories Book Lovers Package from Debra Owsley.

    Be sure to check your email to see if you’re the winner of one of the following books:

    damaged Damaged by Kia DuPree

    searchingfortinaturner Searching for Tina Turner by Jacqueline E. Luckett


    4.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking, Intriguing, Captivating,

    Shelia Goss is at it again a man and a woman coming together under not so normal rules.

    Jacob Banks was about to lose it all until his uncle leaves him with the opportunity to save his business. However, there are stipulations that he has to make happen before he’s allowed the cash he needs to save his business. This stipulation is named Brianna “Bri” Mayfield, a woman with her eyes set on revenge. Jake has to marry Bri to cash in on the inheritance. Brianna is determined to destroy Jake and his company. Jake’s proposal will provide her with a large sum of money and the perfect opportunity to accomplish her goal. What neither Jake nor Brianna count on is their attraction to each other.

    His Invisible Wife was a fun and quick read with one major downfall. I could not find a clear description of Brianna anywhere in the book. I could give you a description of Jake from head to toe but we never get a description other than Jake stating she was a little healthier than most women he dated.

    Shelia has produced another thought provoking intriguing book that left me captivated.

    Reviewed by Missy
    For Sexy Ebony Book Club Reviews

    Five signs you may be falling in love

    Woman and man embracing in rural settings
    1. You can’t stop thinking about him or her. He/She crosses your mind throughout the day no matter what you’re doing. They are a part of your thoughts whether you’re sleeping or awake. No matter how hard you try, you can’t…

    To read the rest of this article, please click on the link below:

    http://www.examiner.com/x-28527-Dallas-Romance-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Five-signs-you-may-be-falling-in-love?cid=email-this-article

    Romance Tips

    I’m excited to announce that I am the new Dallas Romance writer on the website Examiner.com. I need your help to be a success at it. On the days I’ll be writing over there, I’ll post a snippet here to alert you to that day’s topic and you can just click on the link.

    If you’re not subscribed to my personal mailing list, there is an option on Examiner.com where you can subscribe directly there for updates.


    Photographer: Chris Sharp

    Check out the article I posted today: Six ways to add the spark back into your relationship

    Leave your comments there or here. What other tips would you add?

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