It’s here!!! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start hopping and win some awesome books. We are hosting LOVE IS IN THE AIR for the second year, and we are excited about all the prizes you’ll be able to win hopping. Check out all the participating blogs (list at the bottom of this post).
Now check out what we have to give away!
You are seeing that right.
It’s a copy of ILLICIT by Opal Carew.
This is not even out for sale until February 26!
What began as a steamy weekend fling is about to change their lives forever.
When Lindsay receives a mysterious invitation to live out her most illicit fantasies, she thinks it’s her best friend playing a joke. Little does she know, the invitation is from someone else. Someone who knows her deepest desires…and intends to fulfill them.
Erik is a man of many secrets, and he intends to keep it that way. When he invites Lindsay to his mansion, he thinks it’s just for a steamy weekend fling. But from their first night together, there’s an inexplicably deep connection that shakes him to his core. And with Lindsay in his arms, he feels both thrilled and unnerved. As Lindsay brings his fantasies to life, he’s unwilling to let her go. But can he tell her how he knows her deepest desires, and will she stay with him if she learns the truth?
You’re invited…to explore your most forbidden desires with ILLICIT from author Opal Carew.
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Amanda P
February 7, 2013 at 3:27 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
The anti-valentines day party my roommate and I had in college. By some twist of fate most in our group of friends were single tor v-day that year. So we made a whole bunch of food, drank a whole bunch of wine and then went to the bars. It was good times!
-Amanda P
Where the Night Kind Roam
Lets Get Romantical
Vanessa
February 7, 2013 at 4:23 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Fav memory… oooh….
We were living in Knoxville, TN. The hubby and I went on a double date with my partner and his fiance to The Vagina Monologues to see a good friend who was directing and performing at UT…. followed by hanging out at a pub. Except we could not find the pub… but we found a sandwich shop, Jimmie Johns, which is now a fav!
trish dechant
February 7, 2013 at 6:28 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite memory is when my hubby made my very first card–with red construction paper, he cut out a heart-shaped card, and used white-out to write the words “Be Mine” on the front.
I loved it and cried. He is and has never been the fru-fru romantic, but that was the best card I have ever received.
Great giveaway!
Lisa Sasso Uranker
February 7, 2013 at 7:00 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My boyfriend gave me a charm for my bracelet that says it all. He is my favorite memory. Thanks for the giveaway!
Susan D. Taylor
February 7, 2013 at 7:18 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Seeing my husband (before we married) coming through the door after driving for 18 hours straight to make it back on Valentine’s Day.
Grace Fonseca
February 7, 2013 at 8:03 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My oh my. That looks very nice. I want it. My ex-boyfriend gave me a dog, a white terrier which I named Scottie.
Grace
Kaylyn D.
February 7, 2013 at 8:07 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
When I was pregnant my hubby ran me a bubble bath and poured us cranapple in our wine glasses. I was sick and he still tried his very best to make it romantic. He succeeded lol
Orsayor Simmons
February 7, 2013 at 8:07 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite Valentines Day memory was when my husband asked me to marry him.. I just knew i was going to get a karaoke machine.. so i came home from work looking for it.. I couldnt find it.. Then he told me my gift was in the closet… Umm I had already searched the closet… Then he pulled a box out of his suit jacket and popped the question
sheri
February 7, 2013 at 8:12 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My homemade valentines cards from my daughter when she was younger will always be my favorites. It is such a great feeling when I come across them and remember the day
Maria D.
February 7, 2013 at 8:38 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t really have a favorite valentines day memory….lol….I guess I need to make one:)
eli yanti
February 7, 2013 at 8:46 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
nothing special, just exchange val’s gift
Karin Anderson
February 7, 2013 at 9:34 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
In college, my group of friends all had Valentine’s Day surprises planned! Seriously, we all separately had planned on surprising each other. It was crazy-fun. They guys made us tin-foil roses, those fortune paper things and a cup of chocolates. Two of the other girls made pancakes, eggs and coffee/orange juice for breakfast in the dorm kitchen. I had put together a little scavenger hunt throughout the dorm with chocolate at the end. It was a lot of crazy, amazing fun with friends.
Suzanne
February 7, 2013 at 10:27 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Just a nice dinner and home to watch TV and other things, lol.
Sue G.
February 7, 2013 at 10:33 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
When hubby and I were in college, I went to his college for the Valentine’s Day weekend. When I walked in his apartment, all of his roommates were gone and the table was set for a romantic dinner with candles and everything! It was a very memorable weekend!
Normandie Alleman
February 7, 2013 at 10:55 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite memory was actually when a precious little boy from piano lessons hand made a Valentine’s Day card for my daughter. His mother told me about it as we waited outside for them. (Their lessons were back to back and he had called the teacher ahead of time telling her he planned to present the Valentine to my daughter and profess his love.) They were about ten or eleven years old at the time, and I think it was about the sweetest, most romantic thing I’d ever seen. My daughter was surprised and flattered. She agreed to be his Valentine.
Dee
February 7, 2013 at 11:07 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Sorry, no special memory yet! Someday my love will find me!
Thanks for the contest; great excerpt!
deethomas291 at gmail dot com
Kelsey Summer
February 7, 2013 at 11:24 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite Valentine’s memory was finding out I was pregnant with my third child. I suspected, but took the actual test on Valentine’s Day and it was positive.
kesummer69(at)gmail(dot)com
Mandy
February 7, 2013 at 11:48 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Since my hubby has been deployed for all of ours so far. My favorite was as a kid my parents would go out for the evening leaving us with a sitter. That night we would have something sweet like cupcakes or brownies, pizza, movies, and our babysitter was awesome. I loved that even though they went out for the night they still wanted to make the day special for us.
erinf1
February 7, 2013 at 12:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
thanks for the fun giveaway
Ummm… no I don’t really have one. And that’s bad right? LOL…
Crystal Young
February 7, 2013 at 12:31 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
The year I turned 13 my Dad got me roses. Thanks for the giveaway
Lisa w
February 7, 2013 at 12:59 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t think I really have a fav valentine memory. I’d rather be surprised on a different day!
modularmates(at)comcast(dot)net
Cathy V
February 7, 2013 at 1:05 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t have a special memory. My hubs and I don’t make a big deal about valentines. Chocolate is exchanged, go for a walk etc. Nice and quiet
Thanks for the giveaway.
kitcat76(at)hotmail.com
Rana Adams
February 7, 2013 at 1:31 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My most recent memory would be last year when Stud brough me home a dozen roses and also brought home our 11 yr old daughter a candy bouquet. She was so excited that she took pics and posted all over her FB page. She is our only child and this was the first time Daddy took the iniative and did something special just for her on Valentine’s Day. He is a hell of a Stud and a keeper.
SheriV
February 7, 2013 at 1:47 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite memory is going to my grandma’s and she would have a ton of candy and other goodies for us. Even after I was an adult.
Josie Hink
February 7, 2013 at 2:18 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
In high school and college my husband would hand make my cards…He is an amazing drawer so it would always be something different and loving!!!
josiehink122026(at)gmail(dot)com
Amy R
February 7, 2013 at 2:22 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favourite Valentines memory would be back in the day when my husband and I first started dating about 12 years ago. I was away at school (about 6 hours away) and he came to surprise me, complete with a homemade heart-shaped brownie!
Angela Love
February 7, 2013 at 2:58 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Our very first where he made me think he completely forgot valentines day all together I was practically in tears that he hadn’t said it or even gotten me a stupid card came home like a ordinary day and then said shit babe I forgot my lunchbox in the car could you go get it and so I went with tears in eyes out the door to the car open the door and there sat a dozen fire/ice roses a big ole teddy bear and a box of chocolates….. by the time I made it back in the house I was completely in tears and wanted to kick his ass for making me cry on what was supposed to be a romantic holiday!!!
angelalove40@gmail.com
Cynthia (aka Artemis)
February 7, 2013 at 3:10 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
No favorite memory. Actually, VD isn’t one of my favorites at all. It seems to be such a made up celebration. Trying to fit romance into one day out of 365. Nah, I’ll pass and make my romance last all year long.
Megblod
February 7, 2013 at 3:30 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
No favorite V-day memory so far. Thanks for the giveaway.
May
February 7, 2013 at 3:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Just my kids giving me a big kiss.
BookLady
February 7, 2013 at 4:26 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
The Valentine’s Day my husband proposed to me!
Olga
February 7, 2013 at 4:54 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t have Valentine’s Day memory at the moment, maybe later
Elizabeth P
February 7, 2013 at 5:09 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
my mom always bought our favorite candy …this always made me smile
bnbhb@Hotmail.com
Jamie@Addicted2Heroines
February 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Unfortunately, no fave Valentine’s memories. I’m one of “those people” who thinks Valentine’s Day is a bit silly. Even though I’m not into Val Day, my hubs always remembers to bring me home a box of my favorite caramels from a local candy maker/
Kelly Powell
February 7, 2013 at 6:13 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Awesome!!! Thank you for the giveaway!!!
bn100
February 7, 2013 at 6:36 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
No, I don’t.
Kerry P
February 7, 2013 at 6:51 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
When Hubby & I were still dating he gave me this huge balloon with a teddy bear in it.I loved it, about an hour or so after he gave it to me he had to point out that the teddy was wearing another present, a necklace, bracelet, & earring set. I still wear the set & I have the bear on my bureau 22 years later!
Christy Perry
February 7, 2013 at 7:29 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory was when I was recently divorced and my son, then age 8, made a card for me from both him and our pug letting me know that I was still loved. Thanks for the chance to win.
elaine bishop
February 7, 2013 at 7:32 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
when my hubby was out of town for work I drove 2 hours so we could go to dinner on valentines day. He works for the railroad so he could drive home that night so I went to him it was one of the best nights we have had
Meghan Stith
February 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Every Valentine’s Day I get a gift from my father which is really sweet.
Besides that, I don’t. By the way, I love your nail color in that picture, holding the book.
mestith@gmail.com
Lori Meehan
February 7, 2013 at 9:37 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I really don’t. We don’t celebrate valentines day. Sometimes I get candy. Lol
Veronica
February 7, 2013 at 9:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
In grade 5 one of the boys in the grade below me sent me a declaration of his love (in the form of a special valentine’s day card) through our teachers
loved it!
Miranda
February 7, 2013 at 9:49 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
We used to have Valentine’s dances at school.
Lupdilup (Loupe Duffy)
February 7, 2013 at 9:55 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Thanks for hosting this awesome hop!!
Michelle Kelly @AnotherLookBook
February 7, 2013 at 9:58 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I remember in high school there used to be dances at Valentine’s Day. Loved thoughs. (awe young love)
I also remember just loving getting valentine cards from boys in grade school and thinking I was special but then finding out your BFF got the same one LOL
As an adult, Valentine’s doesnt mean much to me. Married its the being married 20 years but I am just not into that day.
Mary
February 7, 2013 at 11:20 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Yes, the one my husband proposed on! that was 13 years ago!!! =)
Mary
Timitra
February 7, 2013 at 11:32 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Sadly I don’t have a favorite valentine’s memory
Mary Preston
February 8, 2013 at 8:09 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I cruise around the harbor was pretty memorable.
Ellen Thompson
February 8, 2013 at 9:20 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory is one Valentine’s when my kids were littler, I decided that I would just let them have ice cream for supper. They were thrilled of course. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Laura MEndez
February 8, 2013 at 1:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Valentines all through out High School
Dawn Bush
February 8, 2013 at 7:46 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Best VD was when hubby made a very sentimental, homemade VD card!
Jillyn
February 8, 2013 at 7:54 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
When my first boyfriend ever (in sixth grade) gave me a plush monkey. I thought it was the sweetest thing ever at the time, haha.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Sandy Lion
February 8, 2013 at 8:13 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Chocolate strawberries and champagne- nice! sdylion(at)gmail(dot)com
Maritza Robinson
February 8, 2013 at 8:15 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite memory is when I was 12 and my dad gave me A big mouse plush holding a heart with flowers and a birthday card. It was a special day. My dad didn’t have that much money so I was excited with everything he bought me and it’s special to me because he passed away and I am thankful for that great memory.
Thanks for this great giveaway!
Maritza Robinson
February 8, 2013 at 8:17 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Birthday card is because my birthday is 2 days before Valentine’s
oriana
February 8, 2013 at 10:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I still dont have any romantic valentine memory yet…=(
but thanks for the giveaway!
Allyson Brann
February 9, 2013 at 9:20 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I really don’t have a favorite memory for Valentines , I would rather have romantic guestures throughout the year:) allysonbrann06@yahoo.com
Filia Oktarina
February 9, 2013 at 12:04 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Memory….I don’t have a favorite valentines day memory, yet.
Vanessa N.
February 9, 2013 at 12:15 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t have a favorite valentines memory yet. Thanks for the giveaway.
mythic021@gmail.com
Diane Sallans
February 9, 2013 at 1:38 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
not really – but it’s always nice to get some nice chocolate &/or flowers.
Anne R
February 9, 2013 at 5:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
A favorite Valentine’s day memory is any day I spend with my husband and boy. That makes me so happy and it is the perfect day.
Emily
February 9, 2013 at 5:39 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My fave memory was one year when I was sick and missed my class’ VD party, my classmates and then my family made special gifts for me to cheer me up.
Carol L
February 9, 2013 at 8:25 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t really have one favorite but there have been so many different and happy memories through the years. Thanks for the opportunity and Happy Valentine’s Day.
Carol L.
Sadrina
February 9, 2013 at 10:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
None so far. But I do love the sweet, romantic atmosphere on VD!
Phuong
February 9, 2013 at 11:23 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Favorite one would be with an old boyfriend, it was nice and romantic
Thanks for giveaway.
bookfan0747@aol.com
nurmawati djuhawan
February 10, 2013 at 3:03 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
i can’t remember right now ;p
thx 4 the giveaway…
Citra Apsara
February 10, 2013 at 3:44 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
No, I don’t. I don’t have boyfriend till now.
Darlene Ysaguirre
February 10, 2013 at 3:26 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
In 2010 My Husband was in Iraq not expecting to receive anything my husband somehow managed to get me flowers on Valentines Day
Lisa Vazquezanzua
February 10, 2013 at 8:58 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Actually I don’t. My ex-husband has never taken me out and bought me no gifts but a card here and there. That’s why you see “ex”. lol j/k Happy Valentine’s Day to you and enjoy your day!! Thank you for a chance to win and for being a part of this fun and awesome blog hop!!
Zina Lynch
February 11, 2013 at 4:58 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Only have one, two years ago my dh gave me a diamond ring, I’d wanted one for 20 years.
Jessie L
February 11, 2013 at 6:01 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I really don’t have any particular favorite memory. But we always celebrate it with cards, fancy homecooked meal & flowers.
Adisty
February 11, 2013 at 11:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Don’t have any particular favorite memory, not into celebrate valentine.
Ana Smith
February 12, 2013 at 6:51 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Unfortunately, no. but I have high hopes for this year.
Carla
February 12, 2013 at 11:10 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I’m not a big valentines day fan. If we celebrate at all we do something with the whole family. I’ve never big a big fan of showing up one day a year.
planterofhope at aol dot com
krsz
February 12, 2013 at 12:19 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Not really
vicky
February 12, 2013 at 3:09 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I signed up, have been doing the hop, but i am not in the linky
Deal Sharing Aunt
http://www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com/2013/02/love-is-in-air-giveaway-hop.html
I didn’t realize anything was wrong, until I had low entries
Stephanie
February 13, 2013 at 8:30 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
We don’t really celebrate Valentines Day. Thanks for the giveaway!
stephstime@cox.net
Amber Slagle
February 13, 2013 at 12:23 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Yes I married my sweetheart on 02/14/2006!!
alslagle06@live.com
Janna Shay
February 13, 2013 at 1:29 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I don’t really have a favorite because every Valentine’s Day has always been so special. My husband goes out of his way on that day to show his love.
Adila Mammadova
February 13, 2013 at 3:21 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
No Valentine, no favorite memory.
Hope for future.
Thanks,
Adila (from Azerbaijan)
June M.
February 13, 2013 at 9:21 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
I guess one of my favorite V-Day memories was when I was on bed rest due to blood clots in my leg and my sister brought my nieces & nephew over. We all piled up on the pull out sofa, watched movies, ate popcorn and just goofed around
Crystal
February 13, 2013 at 10:47 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favorite Valentine’s Day memory is the first year my husband & I were together. He surprised me with a dozen & half Roses, a giant Card, and dinner out. I was so surprised. I still have petals from my roses that year with a picture with the two of us and my roses.
Daniel M
February 13, 2013 at 11:51 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
nope, never did much on this holiday
pc
February 14, 2013 at 2:46 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
When I was in high school my best friend (girl) sent me a Valentine’s gram from a secret admirer to boost my spirits and my day (great for the shy and nerdy)
Larissa Rodgers
February 14, 2013 at 9:50 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Valentine’s Day when I was in school was always good…cards from the boys, balloons and a flower being deleiverd to class…good time!
Thanks for the chance to win
raynman1979 at yahoo dot com
Sarah p
February 14, 2013 at 8:22 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
My favourite Valentine’s days are when I can just stay home and eat a nicem eal with my husband. Unfortunately he usually works it, and I tend to be sick a lot of the time.
JessS
February 14, 2013 at 10:01 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment
Not really, but here’s hoping one year I have a really good one.