18 and Over: Book Boyfriends and Naughty Gifts

Question of the Week: You just walked into your bedroom to find your favorite book boyfriend lying on your bed with three naughty gifts. Who is it and what are they?

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Giveaway Winner: Signed copy of Gabriel’s Inferno from Sylvain Reynard

Happy Friday all!

I’m happy to share the winner of the giveaway from Sylvain Reynard

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Do Book Blogs Matter? (part 1) With Thoughts and a Signed Giveaway from Sylvain Reynard

Recently, I read something online…a discussion about whether book blogs make a difference…whether or not they matter. I wish I would’ve book marked it because of course I can’t find it now. In the article it stated that after word of mouth from family and friends…book bloggers have the next biggest impact as far as bringing authors and readers together. Anyways…it got me to thinking about it, and when that happens I need an outlet. Fortunately, I have Bookish Temptations which provides  a place to share my passion for reading, to spotlight the amazing talents of the authors who write them, and occasionally I write about topics that mean something to me. This would be one of those.

I’m incredibly fortunate that one of my most favorite authors, Sylvain Reynard, agreed to express his thoughts on the subject… AND… he’s also allowing me to offer a signed copy of Gabriel’s Inferno. I’ll share that with you a little later on.

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Let’s Hear It For The Girls…

Last week I shared some of my fave quotes from my book boyfriends, and I’ll do that again in the future…cuz I’m all about the guys in the books I read. That being said, my girls can utter and/or think some pretty memorable lines too. Sometimes they’re funny, often profound, and at other times… just downright naughty. I know I leave them out…a lot, so here’s a nod to the things they say and think…

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My Book Boyfriend: The Snarky Narrator from Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

I was asked by Tamie to do a My Book Boyfriend post and I decided to share one of my FIRST adventure with Bookish. (Note that this is my first book boyfriend ever!)

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Illustrated Temptations: Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

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Wow! Last week’s love fest was pretty busy and I haven’t shared enough pic quotes with you peeps.

Today I wanted to showcase my all time favorite books–Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by @SylvainReynard

**Spoilers Alert**

View at our own risk.;)

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Giveaway Winners: Gabriel’s Inferno, Gabriel’s Rapture, and Candy too…

Here are the results of the giveaway featuring Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

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Giveaway: Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

Hey peeps!

Valentines Day wouldn’t be complete without a giveaway would it?!?

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Giveaway Winners: Autographed Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

Whoa peeps! You guys entered this giveaway in record numbers and I understand why you did.

Let’s cut to the chase and announce the winners…

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Giveaway: Autographed Gabriel’s Inferno and Gabriel’s Rapture by Sylvain Reynard

Thanks for the overwhelming response and wonderful comments both here on the blog, on twitter, and facebook for this morning’s post: Some Holiday Fun with Sylvain Reynard and Bookish Temptations.

We had as much fun as you’re all imagining with the Snarky Narrator ;)

Now we have a giveaway to offer you from Sylvain Reynard

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