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Taking the Realm which is book 3 of Sha and Connor's trilogy (previously titled Shaking the Balance)

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Heartbreaker Blog Hop!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner lovelies! It's time for some fun blog hops!! Don't forget that Milly Taiden and I also have the Reader Appreciation Giveaway going on where one lucky winner could win a Kindle Paperwhite stocked with ebooks! 



Are our heroes heartthrobs or heartbreakers? Or are they just the same thing? Yummy right? Valentine's Day is just around the corner for this blog hop and we're gearing up to see what exactly is a heartbreaker. Is the song playing in your head line mine? "Cuz he's a heartbreaker!" We love those sexy men, but what about those times in the story when they aren't perfect. Because come on, we know they aren't perfect. What makes those men heartbreakers? What can those guys do to make it better? Is there a way to grovel? Come on! Tell me about your heartbreaker!!

Almost 300 bloggers have giveaways and posts about those men we love! 

But that's not all....

We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!

Now what are those prizes?


1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet

2nd Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card

3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!


On my blog you can win a $5 Amazon gift card! Be sure to enter the rafflecopter and leave a comment below with your email address answering the question:
"What's your favorite Valentine's Day story?"



I recently published my first paranormal romance, Breaking the Nexus, and this March I'm hoping to release a novella in my Mythrian Realm series, tentatively called Warrior Unleashed. This hero, Achaius Rilke, is a sexy panther Chimerae (shifter) who's a heartbreaker for sure. Don't worry though, he has a soft side too. Check out this snippet from Warrior Unleashed and be sure to snag your copy of Breaking the Nexus! It's on sale for a LIMITED time only! Just $2.99!!
Achaius Rilke could rile her temper faster than anyone she knew, but at the moment he wasn’t trying to annoy her or tempt her competitive streak. No, he was being nice to her and that was worse. She didn’t need nice, she needed to control her emotions and focus on revenge. 
Sighing, she dropped her arms and stepped out of the ring of power used to protect observers of training sessions. When activated, no magic or weapons could leave the circle. Without a word, she walked past the wall of chiseled muscle and grabbed her towel, scrubbing it hard over her face Working out on in the training room wasn’t helping to stop the grief roiling inside and she was perilously close to giving into it.
The air shifted and she sensed him moving to stand next to her. Wild energy emanated from him and she knew his panther was straining to be let free. Of all the Chimerae she’d ever encountered, she had only ever been able to sense Achaius’ beast. The man intrigued her as much as he infuriated her, challenged her even as he pushed her to the limits of her patience. 
He moved closer, warmth teasing the wisps of hair at the back of her neck as he exhaled. His musky scent curled around her, enticing her to lean against his strength.  Get a hold of yourself, Saia Makan. 
“Please, Achaius, just go away.” Exhaustion weighed upon her and she dropped to the bench, her head falling into her hands. Gods, she didn’t need this. Couldn’t he get it through his skull she wanted to wallow in self-pity alone?
“Contrary to what you may think, I’m not here to give you a hard time, Saia. I’m here as a friend. Let me help.”
She lifted her head, her gaze meeting his in surprise. “I don’t need your help. I’m fine.” 
Was that hurt that flashed in his eyes? “You’re not, but if you want to be miserable, go for it. When you’re done feeling sorry for yourself, come find me."

Don't miss Breaking the Nexus...on sale for just $2.99!


A warrior trying to save humans. A detective searching for a killer. And a romance neither expected.

Throughout history, myths and legends of extraordinary creatures have been told and retold. Fantastic tales of demons and banshees, gryphons and dragons, and of course, magic. Stories that every child grows to learn are nothing more than fantasy…or are they?

Beyond the world you see lies a hidden realm, the Mythrian Realm, inhabited by all of the creatures you’ve been told are mere fiction. Only one thing lies between humans and the truth: the Nexus. A magical barrier erected millennia ago to separate the two realms, it has stood the test of time. Until now.

For Mythrian Sha Phoenix, magic is nothing new. But when she stumbles upon a portal on the verge of collapse, her fate will forever change. Pulled through the portal into the Human Realm, she lands in the middle of Detective Connor Flynn’s brutal murder scene. Soon it is obvious someone is using blood magic to try to bring down the Nexus. Together, Connor and Sha must work to unravel the secrets before the barrier falls and the realms collide.

The Nexus is breaking and all hell is about to unleash…literally.

*** Warning this book contains graphic sex scenes featuring a sexy detective ***

Giveaway!


 Keep Hopping!


86 comments:

  1. My favorite valentines story is and will always be The Notebook. :)
    mckittrickk@yahoo.com

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  2. My favorite Valentine's story (movie) is The Vow.
    jhendrix323 (at) Gmail (dot) com

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  3. I would have to say Serendipity (movie).
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  4. I don't know if I have every read a book that is set for Valentine's day. But, I love the "NoteBook" movie. To think someone would day after day tell his love the same story that was their life so she could remember and come back to him takes my breathe away. I think any woman would love to get that.

    Judy Peterson
    strawberryrose@earthlink.net

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  5. When Harry met Sally is a favorite movie of mine that I like to watch on Valentine Day.

    julesrules46 at live dot com

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  6. i dont know if i have read to many that are Valentinesd day :( maybe i should look for some .
    elliott2668[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  7. Don't have any Valentine's Day stories...I would love o find one, though!

    Dawnbushemail@yahoo.com

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  8. My favorite valentines story is everyone elses. I am not a big romantic per say, but love hearing and reading about it.

    Love ya lady!!
    Carpediem5366@yahoo.com

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  9. Favorite....The Notebook
    Plus my own 'story'...will be celebrating my 20th anniversary on Valentine's Day!!

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  10. I found out I was pregnant with my third child on Valentine's Day so that's my favorite story.

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  11. It may not be a true valentine's story, but i love love love, Gone With the Wind...

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  12. My favourite Valentines day story is my own. One year, my hubby blindfolded me, drove me around town and then led me to a house. When the door opened he took off my blindfold. A very pretty young woman stood there. I have to admit, I wasn't quite sure what the surprise was. Turned out she ran a spa from her home and the gift was a full day of pampering, then he picked me up, a dozen roses in his arms and took me to dinner.

    anne_lange66@yahoo.ca

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    1. OMG Your husband is awesome! I need to find a way to get mine to do that hahah!

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  13. I am not big on V-day so I don't really look for books on the topic. However I do love Molly Harper's Jane Jameson series which has a hysterical Valentines mishap in the second book!

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  14. I don't really read holiday themed books and I am not a movie watcher so... I am a sucker for a story with lots of angst and a happy ending after tons of groveling.
    planterofhope at aol dot com

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  15. I love the movie Valentine's Day.

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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  16. I don't have a Valentine's Day story :( Although, without planning, My first date with my husband was Feb 12, 11 years ago, so that makes it special :)

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  17. My best memory is when I was pregnant. My hubby drew me a bubble bath and gave me a glass of cranapple cuz I couldn't drink. It was so romantic. Thanks for the giveaway.
    kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com

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  19. I dont really care for holiday stories... havebookwillsurvive at gmail.com

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  20. I liked Valentine's Day the movie that came out a couple years ago

    fencingromein at hotmail dot com

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  21. Don't have a favorite. Like them all..adgali@ymaildotcom

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  22. I'm not sure I've read to many books with Valentines day stories -- at least not that I can remember. Playing Hooky by Rita Webb (which I recently read) takes place on Valentines day.

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  23. We all want to love a Heartbreaker. Maybe its because of his chiseled good looks, his bad boy attitude, or the mysterious nature of him. Some Heartbreakers are just that, they know what they got and how to use it to get what they want. Then there are those Heartbreakers that don’t even realize that they are doing it. The best part about a Heartbreaker is that there is always a woman that turns their world upside down until they realize it is love. I have read many Romance Novels over the years and have run into many memorable Heartbreakers and my favorites are usually the ones that don’t even know they are Heartbreakers! Some of my personal favorite Heartbreakers are :

    Kade Jamenson (Werewolf) from An Alpha’s Path. Kade is a sexy werewolf that will make you burn but a mishap with a potential mate makes him not think he will find love.

    Ian MacPhie (Vampire) from All I Want For Christmas is a Vampire. Ian is a heartbreaking Highland Vampire that was frozen in his immortality when he was only 15. With the help of his friend he is given a drug that helps him age to 28 so he could look like a man instead of a child after hundreds of years. He has no idea that he looks of a warrior and the lover.

    Lothaire Daciano (Vampire) from Lothaire. Lothaire is definitely a heartbreaker and his cocky attitude proves it! Thinks he’s a gift to women! Its just the sucker punch from a woman he doesn’t realize is his equal that brings him down a notch.

    Marius Parker from His Contrary Bride. Marius is every part the gentlemen but doesn’t realize he could also easily be the rogue!

    Benjamin Gateway from To Win His Wayward Wife. Benjamin doesn’t realize that he is a heartbreaker because the one woman he loved, he lost….or did he?

    Fury North (Human with Canine DNA) from Fury and Valiant North (Human with Feline DNA) from Valiant. Fury and Valiant are strong New Species and gorgeous to boot, but because they are damaged they doesn’t think they can hold onto to the women they love.

    Sigimor Cameron from Highland Conqueror. Sigimor is every bit the Highland Laird and warrior but can he hold onto to the beautiful English lady?

    Joshua Striker (Werewolf) from Alexandra’s Legacy. Joshua is a scared and battle hard enforcer for his pack and he thinks that he doesn’t have what it takes to make the women melt.

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  24. don't often read themed books... sad isn't it? I love spending Valentine's with my family. I think of it as more a child's holiday. I buy nice gifts for my kids.

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  25. My favorite is this year coming, my SO came back into my life after being divorced for a few years. We are now a happy family again.

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  26. My Favorite Valentines story is the one live everyday lol... I get little candies and gifts for my boys and hubby and i have a nice dinner out without the kidos... Kinda nice being the only girl i get spoiled all the time by hubby and boys.

    Best memory was hubby buying me roses in high school and decorating my locker he got crap from the guys for it but it shows he doesn't care what other "tough" guys think.

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  27. I've never read a novel about Valentine's Day however, I love my simple home Valentine's Day each year. My husband and I have been together for 6 years and every year keeps getting better. :)

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  28. Commenting for someone who posted to the wrong day :)

    happy valentines day my favorite valentines stories comes from the harlequin romance series angelwolfmystic@yahoo.com

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  29. I don't think I've read many valentines stories.
    Hugs,
    Krystal Shannan
    krystalshannan @yahoo.com

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  30. I dont really have any valentines stories. My fav. romance to watch on v-day is The Notebook. Thanks!
    -Amber
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  31. For me? Probably Tahn by L.A. Kelly, but there's so many to choose from!

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  32. I don't really have any. I have yet to have a relationship on V-Day. My Dad usually gets me a gift though which is cute.

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  33. I have never heard a Valentine's Day story. I will be keepingmy eye out though!!

    ferose24@aol.com

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  34. don't have a fav valentine's day story, thanks for the hop - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  35. don't have a favorite one

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  36. abrennan09@hotmail.com
    Not sure I can think of one - Memory is aweful - I can read books over and over and over. Thanks for this one - I like the blog hops and hope to win something.

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  37. Valentine Day pretty much sucks! Just give a good book and I'm happy!
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  38. My favorite Valentine's story (movie) is The Vow.

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  39. It's hard to remember books that are centered around Valentine's Day but I do have an anthology called My Zombie Valentine that I really like :)
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

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  40. I read and enjoyed Candy Store by Bella Andre; it's a V-day themed story. Thanks for the giveaway!
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  41. My favorite Valentine's Day story, hmm... Well, I'm pretty sure this is from a book, but here it goes: a nice and romantic diner, slow dancing, and quiet I love yous. That's it. No pomp or wild declarations, just a lovely night. *sigh*

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  42. My favorite Valentine's Day story? I don't think I've read any. Seriously. Sorry!

    Thanks for hopping. I love the background pic on your site.

    AnnaM.
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  43. Really don't have many. :)

    Rebecca
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  44. My favorite Valentine's Day story currently is Wicked Valentine by April Angel.
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  45. i dont think there actually are that many valentines stories and i have never read one but i do like romance books i am currently reading the black dagger brotherhood series by j r ward
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  46. I'm watching one of them right now - Bridget Jones.
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  47. the movie Serendipity
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  48. I don't really have a favorite, as my life has always sorely lacked romance. But an old favorite is "Somewhere in Time." a beautiful love story

    jennirv4967 at gmail dot com

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  49. I don't have a specific Valentine story, yet. There are a couple on my wishlist to be purchased on payday.

    ocanana@gmail.com

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  50. I don't know any Valentines Day story but Nicholas Sparks' novels are great reads.

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  51. I don't really have a favorite Valentine's story..but I love a great romance with a HEA!!
    Thanks for the great giveaway!! So many great prizes!! Happy Valentine's Day!
    Ashley A
    ash_app(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  52. My favorite so far is Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven. I read the book and it was awesome. Thanks for being in this super blog hop.
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  53. My favorite Valentine's Day story is Valentine's Day is Killing Me by Mary Janice Davidson. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

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  54. I don't have a favorite valentine story but my hubby is my best valentine
    thanks for the hop
    myboo63@hotmail.com

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  55. Kiss An Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips!

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  56. I like the movie Valentine's Day that came out a few years ago. It's funny and touching and has a great ensemble of actors in it.

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  57. I'm not too sure. I'd have to say a Nicholas Spark's story. Thanks! katieamanda1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  58. Not sure I know a good one, also no stories from my life ;)
    Thanks so much for participation in the hop!
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  59. I guess it would be the time that my husband sent me two dozen roses at work, with a card that had a quote from my favorite poet. I felt so super special!

    dreammie_angel at yahoo dot com

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  60. Going out to a nice romantic movie date...

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  61. I don't really have one. We got engaged like 13 years ago on it tho!

    Mary
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  62. I don't really have a favorite. Maybe going out to see a movie and a romantic dinner?


    Thanks for the chance to win! My e-mail is Sapphirekande@hotmail.com
    Kande

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  63. My favorite love story is Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    asdidonato77@yahoo.com

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  64. I dont have a favorite valentines. Thanks for the giveaway and the awesome hop!
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  65. I can't think of any favorites.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
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  66. My favourite story is hearing about how my cousin's fiancee hinted that he would propose on Valentine's day, but then he didn't do anything all day even though they spent it all day together. Right as she was about to give up hope he proposed at 11:55 pm. She was pissed but super happy too lol


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  67. My favorite Valentine's story happened this year. My girlfriend sent a care package to my dorm filled with a necklace, truffles, and a teddy bear in a tux holding flowers!

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  68. humm i found a great valentine's day book (finding abigail by Carrie ann ryan) but i dont have a favorite story. i am usually working every valentines day.
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  69. Mine is mine and my hubbys first vday together he picked me up from school with one of those GIANT teddy bears, roses and candys, and then took me and bought me a dwarf hamster was soo sweet

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  70. One year we holed up in our apartment and just spent the day cuddling, watching movies and having a great dinner. It was a memorable day.
    Michelle Tucker
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  71. Mine would have to be when my husband surprised me with a dozen roses for v-day

    love it eyeore65@hotmail.com

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  72. My favorite Valentine's movie would have to be The Princess Bride. It's funny and swoon worthy:)

    wayfaringwriter at gmail dot com

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    1. My Best Valentine Story would be the first Valentines day with my hubby... He filled my car with Roses, Candies, ballons, a card and a stuffed bear... So when I came out I was shocked!!! It was so nice. I did play with him a little.. since he didn't sign the card with his "name".... I was taken back with my "Secret Admirer"!!

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  74. I don't remember reading about Valentine's day, but my favorite movie is The Notebook.


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  75. I don't really have a favorite Valentine's Day story. I really just love all romance stories.
    koonie2888 at yahoo dot com

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  76. My husband proposed to me on Valentine's night over 20 years ago!
    Thanks for the chance!
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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  77. Chocolat by Joanne Harris would be my Valdntine's Day pick. <3

    draco.cfc@live.com

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  78. Mine would be a movie and dinner with some amazing desert ;)

    Carriefort29@yahoo.com

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  79. Don't have a favorite valentine story, but love that my husband gets me flowers & fixes a fancy homemade meal.

    JessieL62(at)comcast(dot)net

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  80. My favorite would also have to be the notebook.
    Thanks for the giveaway
    kat.harris35@gmail.com

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  81. My favorite Valentine's story is the Valentines I was 7 months pregnant with twins and believe me I really was as big as a house. I was not much in the mood to go out anywhere and impatiently wait at a restaurant so my husband cooked me dinner after pampering me all day and then game me diamond earrings. One for each baby he said to match the diamond bracelet I had gotten the year before with three diamonds on it signifying our other three children. Thanks so much for the fun giveaway and being a part of this hop. sbereza22(at)gmail(dot)com

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