Rachel Harris | Addicted to Romance
April 26, 2014
Hello, my name is Rachel, and I'm addicted to romance. But when it comes to addictions, I happen to think mine's a pretty good one.
Reading and writing romance stories reminds me of the good in the world. The
power of love and personal connection to overcome hardship and struggle. The
need we all have to be truly understood by another. How despite our various
backgrounds, social status, and nationality, at our core we're all the same. We
all love to swoon. We all love to see the growth that results from a true love
journey. And we all love to believe that in the end, everyone has a perfect match. I don't know the first romance novel I read, but I can tell you it had a red
spine, and was swiped from my mama's bookshelf. I remember bringing similar
books to school and hiding them inside other books so I can read them at recess
and not get in trouble at my Catholic school. Soap operas were also favorites,
and fan fiction about a super couple gave me my first full-length foray into
writing. Romantic comedies and dramas line my DVD shelf. But there's just
something about crawling into the pages of a book and truly experiencing the ups
and downs and every emotion in between with the characters, that makes me a
happy girl. Romance novels are my escape from the stress and chaos of the day. My husband
prefers television. My grandfather loved fishing. My kids love computer games. I
read and write. I swoon, giggle, gasp, and grin my way to relaxation, knowing
that despite the many trials the couple may go through, I'll be smiling a happy
smile and sighing a happy sigh in the end. Life is filled with mysterious and horrific endings. If I wanted that, I'd turn
on the news. When I pick up a book or my e-reader, or begin a new chapter in my
own stories, I'm looking for escape and wonder. I want to connect with a
character and fall in love along with them. I want to see all the wonderful
things that made me first fall in love with my husband, and the things that make
me fall in love with him again every day. Reading and writing romance keeps my own fairytale romance at the forefront of
my mind. It prompts me to make date nights and alone time with my man a
priority. It keeps my attitude and outlook positive—it's hard to be gloomy
when you're reading and writing a love story. And it leads to wonderful
discussions with my children about what traits would make them a good life
partner, and what qualities I'd love their future spouses to hold. We were made to love and be loved. Romance celebrates that. That's why I'm proud
to say I'm a proud love junkie. Are you with me? Rachel Harris writes
humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make
them swoon. Emotion, vibrant settings, and strong families are a staple in each
of her books...and kissing. Lots of kissing. A Cajun cowgirl now living in Houston, she firmly believes life's problems can
be solved with a hot, sugar-coated beignet or a thick slice of king cake, and
that screaming at strangers for cheap, plastic beads is acceptable behavior in
certain situations. She homeschools her two beautiful girls and watches way too
much Food Network with her amazing husband. An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict, she gets through each day by laughing at
herself, hugging her kids, and losing herself in story. She writes young adult,
new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!
Cat Crawford just wants to be normal—or at least as normal as a
daughter of Hollywood royalty can be. And it looks like fate is granting her
wish: she's got an amazing boyfriend, Lucas; her fabulous cousin, Alessandra,
living with her; and her dad planning his second marriage to a great future
stepmom. That is, until her prodigal mother reveals on national television that
she has something important to tell her daughter...causing a media frenzy. Lucas Capelli knows his fate is to be with Cat, and he's worked hard to win her
over once and for all. Unfortunately, Lucas has his own issues to deal with,
including a scandal that could take him away from the first place he's truly
belonged. As secrets are revealed, rumors explode, and the world watches, Cat and Lucas
discover it's not fate they have to fight if they want to stay together...this
time, it's their own insecurities. Well, and the stalkerazzi. One commenter will win a copy (ebook) of MY SUPER SWEET SIXTEENTH
CENTURY, just tell us about YOUR addiction.
Comments
17 comments posted.
Re: Rachel Harris | Addicted to Romance
Would love to win! (Celeste Gelinas 12:25pm April 26, 2014)
Both of these sound good. Love both of the covers. (Sue Brandes 12:30pm April 26, 2014)
Books and my newest addiction is cooking. I blame it on pinterest! (Jolene Allcock 5:16pm April 26, 2014)
Would love to win this. (Cynthia St. Germain 8:50pm April 26, 2014)
Chocolate! I am a self confessed chocoholic! (Marcia Berbeza 9:41pm April 26, 2014)
Pepsi, chocolate, BBQ Chips.. BOOKS... BOOKS... beach (Tina Ullrich 10:30pm April 26, 2014)
Don't enter me as I already have this wonderful book! Rachel - every page pulls at my heartstrings...Thank you for another incredible read. (Linda Townsend 9:06am April 27, 2014)
Books and sweepstakes! Quite a combination, isn't it? (Anna Speed 12:41pm April 27, 2014)
Cowboys! Rodeo and cowboys have got to be the next best thing to ice cream! ♥ :) (Sharon Miller 1:31pm April 27, 2014)
Books,antiques, coffee and ice cream...I have a lot of addictions, I could go on typing for a very long time! (Vennie Martinisi 2:10pm April 27, 2014)
Books, dvds, books about cats, chocolate, books about vampires, Survivor, books about werewolves, Amazing Race, and books :) (Pamela Faye Howell 3:29pm April 27, 2014)
Books and food! (Denise Austin 4:57pm April 27, 2014)
I love romance. I tend to get a little bored if a movie or book doesn't have some sort of romance in it. My addiction is probably books and brownies. I always have a book (or kindle) with me, and I can polish off a batch of brownies like you've never seen. (Kristin Bingham 10:15pm April 27, 2014)
Mine is reading. I read at least one book a week. During a bad week I read three books. (Cynthia Cook 11:36pm April 27, 2014)
I am totally addicted to reading!! OPB and Kindle...I switch off. (Betty Hamilton 2:10pm April 28, 2014)
Rachel, thanks for putting into words what I can't sometimes express to others about my love for romance books. I always have a book with me; you never know when you will have a few minutes. It can be a bad addiction for me as well. A good book will mean I stayed up way too late and got way too little sleep. (Bonnie DeRosa 9:34am April 29, 2014)
I am absolutely with you!! I am the most addicted-to-books person I know! In person, of course... I know there are so many out there that are even more addicted than me. I just love them, like you said it an escape and although I love my life and the people in it, sometimes I need that "me" time and books give me so much. I just love them!! (Joanna Moreno 10:07pm April 29, 2014)
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