A couple of months ago, I finally got a contemporary Christian romance new(ish) release that was much heralded by friends, acquaintances, and random people I see in various Facebook groups. I was excited. It was (according to all comers) one of the best books they’d ever read, etc. etc. Let me start by saying right […]
Two Favorite Movies Where They (Gasp!) Don’t Ride Into the Sunset Together (Plus Gift Card Giveaway)
Today I’d like to talk about movies. Specifically, romances. Sure, we could go on and on about favorite date movies and romances, but hold on a moment. I’m not just talking about the movies with a heart-stopping hero, witty dialogue, maybe a touch of intrigue or suspense, at least one thrilling kiss…and a happily ever […]
Romance and the Art of Kissing
Okay, okay. I know it’s not Christmas. You probably know that, too. The thing is, I was thinking about romance topics to blog about, and I settled on first kisses. Since I’m writing a series, I decided that it made the most sense to share the first kiss from the first book in the series. […]
The Getaway – part 2
Last month, I started a serial story for you. If you missed it or need a reminder, you can find it here: The Getaway, part 1. Here’s part two… The Getaway, part 2 Peter raised his head from the heart-stopping kiss. He didn’t believe in love-at-first-sight, but what about love-at-first-kiss? Jada had to feel his […]
Ferris Wheels or Roller Coasters?
The recent announcement that a beloved classic roller coaster will retire in July caused quite a stir. Fans of Thunder Road at Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina bemoaned the loss of their favorite ride and started a social media campaign to save the thirty-nine-year-old wooden coaster. While I applaud their enthusiasm and recognize that the […]
Thank You, Donny Osmond
Thank you, Donny Osmond. I can say in part that I owe my romance writing career to him. He prompted that first spark of infatuation in this young girl’s heart (well, someone had to do it eventually). I’d better explain. Yes, they called it puppy love (the name of one of his songs). When I […]
The Good Parts
Hi everyone! Lee Tobin McClain here, to talk about old Harlequin novels, “the good parts” of Christian romances, and my new release, A Doctor’s Bond. I first read romance novels when I would visit my cousin Kathy in Titusville, PA. Her mom had a whole shelf full of Harlequins, and we were allowed to read […]
The Christmas Eve Kiss
My hubby and I had an odd “courtship” if you want to call it that. We met, uh, online. Like, not match.com or anything like that. No, we did it old school. We met in a chatroom back when they were cool. It was July 1998. I lived in Northern Minnesota and he lived in […]
Go Go Boots, Nancy Drew and Lesley Ann Warren
I’ve had a few passions in my life. Mind you, I’m talking about passions other than my husband and children. Those are a given. Surely, you know what I’m referring to here—that all-encompassing desire and “I have to have it now” mentality that seizes you and won’t let go until it’s satisfied. Yes, I’m referring […]
The First Kiss
The past two weeks I’ve been watching the French Open Tennis Championships from Roland Garros near Paris, France. I’m an avid tennis player so I love watching my favorite players dig it out on the dirt in France. I say that because the courts are made of red clay, and they can be very dirty. […]