Romance is Bliss Event with Jennifer Shirk

Meet Bliss author, Jennifer Shirk.

Jennifer Shirk has a bachelor degree in pharmacy-which has in NO WAY at all helped her with her writing career. But she likes to point it out, since it shows romantic-at-hearts come in all shapes, sizes, and mind-numbing educations.

She writes sweet (and sometimes even funny) romances for Samhain Publishing, Avalon Books/Montlake Romance and now Entangled Publishing. She won third place in the RWA 2006 NYC's Kathryn Hayes Love and Laughter Contest with her first book, THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME. Recently, her novel SUNNY DAYS FOR SAM won the 2013 Golden Quill Published Authors Contest for Best Traditional Romance.

Lately she's been on a serious exercise kick. But don't hold that against her.

Places to find Jennifer:

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Hi, all! Jennifer here.

I'm so excited to participate in this great Romance is Bliss Event!

Whether in real life or in a book, romance always brings great joy. Therefore, romance IS bliss and one of the key reasons I love to write it. I get a natural high when I successfully bring two favorite characters together, make them fall in love, and then give them their happy ending.

I'm smiling just thinking about it!

It stands to reason that I would enjoy reading romance novels too. And I do! In fact, I read a variety of genres, but romance is hands down my favorite and still my first love (so to speak).
So WHY ROMANCE?

I'm so glad you asked, because I've come prepared. :-)

THREE REASONS WHY I LOVE ROMANCE

1. ESCAPISM: I love to pretend to be in the heroine's shoes and watch some gorgeous hunk turn his life upside-down for me—er, her. There is nothing more fun than immersing myself with the characters. It's their interactions with one another that make me feel a part of their world and story.
2. SEXUAL TENSION: For me, it's not reading or writing about the actual "act" that is so great, it's EVERYTHING LEADING UP to that point that gives me goose bumps. It's the best part of any romance novel—sweet or hot.
3. A GUARANTEED HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER: Nothing can bring me down faster than a book that leaves me wondering if the character or characters are happy by the end. After all, I just invested hours with these characters. I care about them. With a romance, I KNOW at the end everything will be fine and dandy. Whew! Let's face it, life is tough and sad enough. A little uplifting entertainment does my mind and heart good.

How about you? Do you agree with my reasons? Do you want to share any of your own?

Thanks so much to the Ramblings From This Chick blog for having me today!

Also, don't forget to check out my Bliss Romance from Entangled Publishing, where there is a hunky hero, plenty of sexual tension and a very happy ending. :)

***I will be giving away a $10 Amazon GC***

Kendall Grisbaum is finally taking charge of her life—pouring her heart into opening a new bakery business and even allowing her best friend Georgie to play matchmaker for her. Trouble is, the one guy she secretly wants is Georgie's older brother, Brad, who is decidedly off limits.

Brad can't seem to get his little sister's best friend out of his mind. He and Kendall used to be close friends, too, and as a local policeman, Brad can't help but play protector, looking out for Kendall. When he offers to help her renovate her new bakery space on the side, their friendship—and their attraction—flares back to life.

Amid the temptation of doughnut muffins and blueberry cobbler, a new temptation draws them both closer. Can they take a chance on love when it means risking their friendship, even when not doing so risks everything?

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Check out what's up for grabs.

Up For Grabs:

• 1 $10 Amazon Gift Card

To Enter: 

• Please answer Jennifer's question: How about you? Do you agree with my reasons? Do you want to share any of your own?
• Please fill out the Rafflecopter form.

**Don't forget to enter the grand prize giveaway!

Good Luck! 

Special thanks to Jennifer Shirk for sponsoring this giveaway.

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