Robin Covington | The Seven Deadly Sins of Romance Readers

We’ve all been told from a young age to be good, to do the right thing, and to avoid violating the basic tenets of neighborly behavior. All that is fine and good and I applaud everyone’s attempt to keep to the straight and narrow and not run amok like the furry creatures soaked and fed after midnight in the movie, Gremlins.

But there are sometimes when indulging in decadent, outrageous sinful behavior is okay… encouraged…necessary. Reading romance is one of those things. It’s visceral, indulgent, and selfish.

Perfect.

Here is how I sin every time I open a book…

1. Greed - Wanting too much of something.

There is no way to want too many romance novels. We all need Duke’s, MC Club Presidents, bodyguards, future royal monarchs, farmers, and family doctors. So many heroes…so many to want… so little time.

2. Gluttony - Similar to greed, but gluttony is the action of taking too much of something in.

Binge-reading is one of life’s most decadent pleasures. Finding that series of 10 romance novels and settling in to read non-stop until they are all done and then suffering from book hangover the next few days is a joy and not a sin.

3. Lust - The need to fulfill unspiritual desires (not just sexual desires, but this is usually what lust is associated with.)

Okay, I understand the definition but let’s all agree that one of the reasons we indulge in romance novel reading is because of the hot sex. Virgins, BDSM, out in the open air, in the back seats of cars, up against a wall, and even in a bed. Anywhere and everywhere gives us a deep sigh.

4. Envy - Jealousy; wanting to have what someone has.

Do you have a friend who got an advance copy of the romance novel you are dying to read? I do and for a brief second I fantasize about bopping them on the head and running away with the precious. But only for a second. “Thinkng it” isn’t a sin after all…

5. Sloth - Being too slow or lazy at doing something.

Slow? Never when devouring a good book…but lazy? Oh, yes. Stretched out on the sofa, next to a fire or in a lounge chair under the hot sun, there is nothing more important than the next page or the next chapter. Laundry, food and the welfare of children is long forgotten.

6. Wrath - Vindictive anger; angry revenge.

E-books priced at outrageous levels? A hero or heroine doing the wrong thing? A cliffhanger that you weren’t expecting? Wrath is what you are feeling. GRRRR.

7. Pride - Being too self-satisfied.

Do you have shelves and shelves of books alphabetized in your home? Autographed copies and SWAG from your fave authors that you keep on display to show off to your buddies? That’s pride, baby.

You can indulge in more of the taboo with the SEVEN SINS Anthology. Seven, never-before-published novellas based on the short list of sinful decadence. You don’t want to miss it.

About Robin Covington

Robin Covington loves to explore the theme of fooling around and falling in love in her bestselling books. A Night of Southern Comfort, her debut novel, was nominated for the RT Book Reviewers Choice Awards for Small Press and was touted by RT Book Reviews as bringing a "fresh, modern feel to the genre while still sticking to the things that get our adrenaline pumping -- sex and danger"

When she's not writing sexy, sizzling romance she's collecting tasty man candy, indulging in a little comic book geek love, and stalking Joe Manganiello. You can find Robin at her website, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Don't send chocolate . . . send eye candy!

Robin lives in Maryland with her hilarious husband, brilliant children (they get it from her, of course!) and her beloved furbabies.

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About SEVEN SINS

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BLAZE FOR ME – Natalie Anderson
When Austin Tate busts Nicoletta Valeri in a blistering moment of voyeuristic orgasm-envy, it’s the perfect chance for some payback, but instead she’s lit a fire than can be extinguished by only one thing…

GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT – Amy Andrews
With a sudden hankering to be spanked, Darcy Henderson figures Mitch Callaghan is the man for the job. But is she woman enough to take it?

BURNED BY LUST – Michele de Winton
Biker, Hade Corban is set to take over the Raising Hellfire Gang and love isn’t on his agenda, but lusty goodtime girl Lee Delevinge is hell bent on burning up his heart.

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY - Robin Covington
All’s fair in love and baseball…but when Kat Carter, the newly-minted GM for the Virginia Venom, is determined to recruit rival superstar shortstop (and former lover) Derek Foxx the last thing she expects is a sexy ultimatum… Best-selling author Robin Covington proves that rivalry outside the bedroom leads to sparks between the sheets.

PRINCESS SIN – Avery Flynn
There’s trouble on the horizon when Cynthia Aston, who the tabloids have nicknamed Princess Cyn for her slacker party girl ways, stows away on a yacht that belongs to workaholic billionaire Hunter McKenney, her older brother’s sexy best friend.

ACCIDENTALLY SINFUL – Carmen Falcone
Stranded due to a snowstorm, Santiago Cruz must let go of his pride and acknowledge forbidden feelings for the woman he loves but can’t forgive—his stepsister.

HOW TO SEDUCE A CEO – Talia Hunter
Hot shot CEO Marcus Bolton’s decided who to hire for the top job, and it’s not Angel Moore, no matter how temping she might be. But Angel will do whatever it takes to land the job of her dreams—even seduce the boss.