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My Favorite Part of a Romance

2/11/2012

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Everyone, writers and readers, have their favorite part of a romance. Some love the first look, the first meeting, or the first kiss. Some love the ending, when the hero and heroine are happy and together, but my favorite part is the black moment. That moment towards the end when the hero and heroine know they love each other but don’t see how they can be together. I’ve heard other authors say they hate this part, they hate torturing their characters that way, but I love it. Maybe it’s my sadistic streak coming out.

The black moment is the most powerful part of the whole story, if it’s done right. This moment is full of conflict, emotion, and longing. It pulls on your heartstrings, and makes you wish you could change the whole story to make everything right for the characters. And sometimes it makes you want to crawl into the book and slam their heads together for being so stupid or stubborn. It’s the moment that makes the ending so sweet.

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The black moment is my favorite part of a romance to read and to write, which is why Heart’s Ultimatum, my February release, is my favorite stories I’ve written so far. The whole story is essentially a black moment. The story doesn’t include James and Krista’s first meeting, first kiss or first night together. It starts two years into their relationship, when they’re already in love and already having problems.

As a result the whole store is filled with conflict, with emotion and longing. And hopefully it makes the ending that much sweeter. But you’ll have to read the book to find out for yourself.

What’s your favorite part of a romance? Leave a comment below letting me know what your favorite part of a romance is and be entered in to win a $10 gift certificate to bookstrand.com.

39 Comments
Savannah Chase link
2/11/2012 04:40:46 am

Hope you have a naughty Valentine's Day.

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Naomi link
2/11/2012 06:27:13 am

I think my favourite part is the first look. It can be a glance across a crowded room, or from under lowered lids. It can be a look of approval or even a spark of hatred. However , just like a sharks homing senses onto its prey, you just know the two will hit it off. No matter what they go through for the end result. That's the excitement for me. So it all starts from the first look.

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Terri H
2/11/2012 06:31:10 am

My favorite part is the first time they realize this might really be love. They often want to fight it or run, but they have to accept it. I love the tension that causes.

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Melissa Keir link
2/11/2012 07:25:23 am

I love that first passionate stage where you can't wait to see the other person and spend time with them!

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Monica link
2/11/2012 08:10:57 am

My favorite part is the conclusion and it's got to have a HEA.
I imagine the black part is the hardest part to write. The writer has to find a way for the conflict to be resolved so the characters can be together in a way that is realistic and believable.
mcv111 at hotmail(dot)com

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books4me
2/11/2012 08:12:00 am

My favorite part about romance is sexual tension...the build up!

books4me67 at ymail dot com

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Dianna Breeden
2/11/2012 10:33:49 am

my fave part is all the happiness

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Abigail-Madison Chase
2/11/2012 11:13:20 am

Thank You for your contest. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Jessica
2/11/2012 01:24:22 pm

i guess my favourite part of romance is the courting part and getting to know each other better... =D

jessica
jessica_klang(at)hotmail(dot)com

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monica
2/11/2012 01:33:14 pm

Hmm...favourite part...could be the end of the story ...coz after all the tears/laughter during the story..I can't help to see what is in store at the end for my couple(s)

monica

moniqee @ hotmail.com

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cathy m
2/11/2012 03:29:59 pm

I love the first meeting when the sexual chemistry starts to build until we get that first kiss.

Cathy m
caity_mack at yahoo dot com

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Kaylyn Davis
2/12/2012 03:40:08 am

My favorite part is when they figure out they are in love and how their lives are going to change. They kinda try to fight it but in the end they can't. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Valentine's Day
kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com

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linda
2/12/2012 04:16:18 am

Happy Valentine's Day. Please enter me into your contest

My fave part of romance is that connection you get, your heart telling you he is the one for you. being held, hugged. having someone who is your best friend.

yinyang1062(at) yahoo(dot)com

thanks

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Ashley E
2/12/2012 04:21:06 am

My favorite part is when they're just getting to know each other, and are unsure about their relationship. Although the happy ending is pretty sweet too. And all the other parts... :)

ashley.vanburen[at]gmail[dot]com

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Karen link
2/12/2012 05:50:49 am

Hope all your dreams come through this Valentine’s Day.

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Cayce link
2/12/2012 06:01:06 am

The happy endings :) And the funny banters.
Thank you for the giveaway!
Happy Valentine’s Day.
cayce006 at yahoo dot com

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Rain
2/12/2012 06:05:47 am

I love happy endings, but my favorite part is probably the first meeting and getting to know each other. That's why I'm not so big on reunion stories, because they usually skip that part.

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June
2/12/2012 06:09:35 am

I guess my favorite part of romance books is the HEA or HFN. I read for enjoyment so I want something that will leave me happy and satisfied with the ending.
Happy V'day! Thank you for the giveaway.
June
manning_J2004 at yahoo dot com

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JeanP
2/12/2012 07:26:17 am

My favorite part is the romancing, the courting.
Thanks for the giveaway.
skpetal at hotmail dot com

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Shannon Leigh link
2/12/2012 07:50:05 am

My favorite part is where you see the attraction begin, before the characters do.

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panalopy
2/12/2012 12:02:44 pm

Happy Valentine's Day! My favorite part would be that first look, glance, connection between the couple. Thanks :)
talia628@yahoo.com

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Renee Bennett
2/12/2012 12:37:26 pm

Happy Valentine’s Day!
My favorite part is when they realize they are in love.
I love these hops. What a great way to discover new authors/blogs and visit with old friends.
Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win such a fantastic prize! <^_^>
reneebennett35(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Nancy S
2/12/2012 01:58:04 pm

I like the "getting to know you" phase but my fave is the HEA because it doesn't always happen in reality. If you find it it doesn't always last for many different reasons.

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Juliana
2/12/2012 02:21:27 pm

I love the moment when one of the MC's realizes they love the other. The "ah-ha" moment! Hope I win!
OceanAkers@aol.com

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Penumbra
2/12/2012 03:10:48 pm

My favorite part is the ending and it has to be HEA. The couple has gone through many trials and they still come through it together.

penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)com

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Jennifer L
2/12/2012 03:42:59 pm

my favorite part is the happily ever after

jslindzy @ hotmail.com

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Ashley Applebee
2/12/2012 04:48:22 pm

My favorite part of romance is that first, lovely, kiss :)
Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Ashley A
ash_app@hotmail.com

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Teresa Miller
2/12/2012 07:04:13 pm

Hmmmn...I had to really think about that. I guess my favorite part is the first time they kiss. OK, let me rephrase that. The first kiss that is soft and loving (usually after they've had crazy, hot monkey sex) and the tone changes to something more serious and they go from sex to making love.

Thanks for offering us this prize!!!!

teresa dot miller at tigerblossom dot com

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Fedora
2/13/2012 05:02:27 am

Willa, I think the fun part is in the increasing tension between the couple, but I always read for the HEA! Thanks for writing the stories we love to read!

f dot chen at comcast dot net

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Donna McIntosh link
2/13/2012 08:55:47 am

Hi,
Please enter me in your contest. Thanks.
Donna
dmcintoshtx@yahoo.com
http://donnamcintosh.weebly.com/index.html

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Shalanda
2/13/2012 11:32:25 am

My favorite part is when there is witty banter between the main characters. I love clever chemistry!

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Jack C
2/13/2012 11:55:55 am

My favorite part of a romance is when the characters realize (with the force of a 2x4) that their emotions are real.

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Christine Eagles
2/13/2012 03:40:30 pm

Love these contests. I get to meet a whole bunch of new authors(well new to me anyway)

Happy V-Day!!

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Mel Bourn
2/13/2012 03:49:57 pm

My favorite part is at the end where they both realize they will love each other forever!!
Mel
bournmelissa@hotmail.com

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Mimi Rose
2/13/2012 05:27:19 pm

Happy Valentine's Day!

My favorite part of romance is learning something new everyday. Even after 11 years together (8 married) I still learn new things about my husband ` some good and some not so good but they are new things none the less ;)

Thanks for participating in this blog hop!

mimirose41209 at hotmail dot com

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Cheryl Lynne
2/14/2012 05:12:14 am

My favorite part is the first time they notice each other and feel the chemistry between them.. Happy Valentine's Day! cheryllynne(at)rocketmail(dot)com

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Erica Pike link
2/14/2012 10:48:21 am

Definitely the part when the person you like likes you back.

I hope you have a great V-day, Willa :)

Erica

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Shadow
2/14/2012 01:20:55 pm

Thank you sharing and for the great giveaway! Happy Valentines! My favorite is the kiss. ;D
shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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Pam S (pams00)
2/14/2012 04:41:42 pm

My fav part is when the protagonists first acknowledge their feelings for each other.

Happy VDay!

pams00 @ aol.com

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