BE MINE by Cynthia Eden
I love Valentine’s Day. The romance. The chocolate. J Oh, the chocolate. But, Valentine’s Day is about more than just chocolate, right? It’s about love. About showing the person dearest to you just how much you truly care.
According to the American Greeting Card Association, the very first greeting card was sent way back in 1415. The sender was France’s Duke of Orléans. While he was being held in the Tower of London, he sent the card to his wife. What a nice story. Tell me…The Season is filled with history buffs, is this story true? It’s nice and romantic, so I’d certainly like for it to be true. An imprisoned man sending his wife a letter of love is incredibly romantic.
You see, I love romance. Ahem, that would probably be why I am a romance writer. I enjoy happy endings. Real life doesn’t always give us happy endings. In real life, there are ups and downs (and infamous towers…). But in romance books, our endings are guaranteed.
In my current release, DEADLY HEAT, I set up some pretty powerful obstacles for my hero and heroine to overcome. They basically have to fight for their lives if they want the sweet reward of lasting love. I guess you could say I made them work for their happy ending. But, I do promise—they get that ending.
So now I’d like to know…what are your big plans for Valentine’s Day? Is there a special gift that you’d love to receive? One random commenter will win a copy of DEADLY HEAT.
Best wishes (and happy Valentine’s Day!)
Cynthia Eden
DEADLY HEAT—Available now from Grand Central Publishing (Forever)
DEADLY LIES—Available 3/1/11 from Grand Central Publishing (Forever)
My beloved is on an extended business trip so am hoping to get some Skype time with him on the actual day. Sharing the silliness of daily life and work from such vast distance and with each of us in totally different surroundings adds flavor and wackiness to our holiday conversations. So when he can’t be home, that is the holiday gift that I want.
No plans for V-day. Will spend the day with a romance book
Dinner out, a movie, and a bottle of red wine, book sounds wonderful, all the best for your release!
I’m honestly not sure what I am doing for Valentine’s Day. My husband told me to board the dog for the night so I’m hoping we will stay in a hotel. Because I don’t have any details my head is spinning with ideas! Probably something safe like dinner at a nice restaurant.
I have to work and i dont get off til 7:30 pm 🙁 OH WELL!!
No big plans for Valentine’s Day for me. The hubby and I don’t really celebrate it. So… but my little sister’s b-day is on the 15th, so we will probably do something big for her.
No big plans. I’ll probably make a nice dinner and I know my husband will bring flowers for myself and our daughter. He’s sweet that way.
My husband and I are going out to dinner and to see a movie.
Hi Cynthia! Congratulations on your new book DEADLY HEAT. I have read so many great reviews about this series, that I really can’t wait to read it.
No big plans for Valentine’s Day yet. We have a wedding in the family coming up this weekend, so between being busy with that and all the snow we have been getting it has been pretty crazy here.
Congratulations on the new release. I have no big plans for Valentine’s Day.
We don’t make much of Valentine’s Day. My hubby says that everyday is Valentine’s Day…hehe!!! Still, I usually get him a little something, his fav choccie or something. He’s is such a sweetheart.
Valerie
in Germany
No special plans for me. I’m a widow and all alone. I’ll just be sitting back cuddled up with a book trying to stay warm.
Ooops. Forgot to mention I’m in
Idaho, USA
I don’t have any plans with the boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. He has to work so we are just going to go out to dinner tonight.
Hi, Cynthia! Congrats on your release of Deadly Heat and your upcoming March release Deadly Lies.
You asked if it was true about France’s Duke of Orleans. I went to Yahoo questions and answers and the best answer was this. Still don’t know if it’s true or not, but this is what was there:
European Valentine
A young Frenchman, Charles, Duke of Orleans, was one of the earliest creators of valentines, called “poetical or amorous addresses.” From his confinement in the Tower of London after the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, he sent several poems or rhymed love letters or “valentines” to his wife in France.
During the fifteenth century, one valentine showed a drawing of a knight and a lady, with Cupid in the act of sending an arrow to pierce the knight’s heart.
For Valentine’s Day, my DH always takes me out to dinner.
No plans, but my cousin just broke up with his girlfriend so I might hang out with him.
No big plans for me! Though I do so love this time of year…. Pretty things everywhere!
My plans include going to my college classes and doing homework for the next day. I will find time to read a book to give me some time to celebrate.
Y Day is just another day here.
I would love to have a day of pampering!
No big plans for V Day.
Boo, no plans for me. I’m single this year.
Enjoyed reading the comments. No special plans for Valentine’s Day, however, we are getting a new puppy. Yeah
We are working so maybe we’ll have a nice dinner on Sunday.
After 41 years the day itself is not usually a big deal but we are going to a valentine’s party this saturday so I’m thrilled!
no plans
I’d love dinner out just me and my hubby!
We are going out and then to a basket ballgame.
No special plans for Valentine’s Day this year. My women’s club actually has their monthly meeting scheduled that night. I wonder if the club president realizes what day it is. I’ll be curious to see how many show up. We are taking a week and a half to go to New Orleans the middle of March, and that will be our Valentine celebration as well as my husband’s birthday celebration.
We are working on a committee which is putting on a really nice dinner dance at church. We decorated tonight and will put it on tomorrow. The food will be great and it will be a nice time even if we are working.
Congrats on the latest release, Cynthia. No special plans this year, but that my change; otherwise will be reading a book and munching on some good chocolate.
I’m single with no SO to shower me with gifts, but that’s OK….me thinks I will buy myself a pretty little bauble os some sort. But nothing beats reading a good book, IMO! Except maybe a box of yummy chocolates next to the book!
I don’t have any plans for Valentine… as it’s just me. But there is something I would love to get (besides books), sadly it can’t be bought or maybe that’s a good thing? So, dear God if your listening, send a cute (single) man my way. Thanks ever so much.
For Valentine, I’m cooking dinner for me and my hubby!
We’ll probably stay in and share some wine and chocolate! I’m hoping I get my favorite perfume, Romance by Ralph Lauren, cause I’m just about out of it!
No plans but it’s a great time because there is so much love in the air.
Happy Valentines Day to all. Congrats Cynthia on your new release.
Carol L
Lucky4750@aol.com
No plans for me either. Hubby on deployment. I’d like to win a copy of DEADLY HEAT for Valentine’s Day. Now that would be special!
No big plans, since it’s on a Monday :/
Hi, everyone! My deepest apologies for my delayed response. I hope you are all enjoying a fabulous weekend and gearing up for a great Valentine’s Day!
I hope you get that Skype time, Little Lamb Lost!
June, I think sinking into a romance book sounds like a great plan. I might do the same!
Thanks, Karyn! Your V-Day plans are a lot like my own!
Oh, Stacie, sounds like you’ve got a wonderful surprise V-Day gift ahead of you! Have fun!
Hi, Maria! Sorry you have to work then–hope you can enjoy the holiday when you get off.
MinnChica, happy early birthday to your little sister!
What a nice guy, Babs!
Have fun, CrystalGB!
Hello, Amber! Thank you for the congrats! Wow–it does sound like you’ve got a lot going on!
Thank you, Kim!
LOL, what a sweet guy, Valerie! Wish my husband said that!
Linda, I hope you find a fabulous book to read on Valentine’s Day.
Hi, Danielle! I hope you enjoy your early Valentine’s date!
Cathy, thanks for digging for details! 🙂
Uh, oh, Jane, if he just broke up, then he might need some Valentine’s company to keep him distracted.
They are, Chelsea! The stores are covered in pink and red goodness.
Stephanie–busy woman! I hope the book is good.
Hi, Estella! Some years, it’s like that here, too. This year, I’ve decided to try and make it more festive. We’ll see what happens!
Oh, Tracey, a day of pampering would be awesome!
Chey, I hope something exciting happens on V-Day for you!
But you may not be single long, Ann! Maybe you’ll meet someone new on V-Day!
Hi, Joye! New puppies are always fun.
An early dinner on Sunday sounds like a great plan, Maureen.
I hope you had fun at the Valentine’s party, catslady!
JCP–no chocolate eating plans? I have so many of those!
That would be a nice date, Kacie!
Have fun, Debra!
Oh, librarypat, I hope you have a fabulous time in New Orleans! I love that city!
Thank you, Pam! And, sweet, glad you’ll be munching on some good chocolate, too. I’ve, ahem, already started my munching. 🙂
Buy that bauble, Karen! Treat yourself well!
Kirsten, I sure hope that cute single guy comes your way!
You are so good, Marjana! In return for the dinner, will the hubby bring you some beautiful flowers?
Oh, Heather, wine and chocolate are such an awesome combination!
Thank you, Carol! The love in the air is fun.
Mel, will you get a chance to chat online with you husband? I hope so!
I still hope the day is special for you, Mariee!
Thanks so much for all the comments! Happy Valentine’s Day!