Thursday, February 7, 2013

Break My Heart ... and I'll Love You


 Or at least I'll love your story!

 Emotion, lots of emotion. That's what makes a great romance. The highs aren't that high unless the lows take us way down in the depths of despair.

 Have you ever had your heart broken? 

 Of course you have. But before that happened, you soared. The endorphins flowed through your bloodstream, and you floated several inches off the ground. Ah, love. 

 Then that perfect someone decided you weren't perfect. Or you realized he wasn't perfect. Or you found him kissing your sorority sister ... the dirty dog. Something happened that burst your perfect pink bubble. (Or maybe you married him, and you're still smiling. I hope so.)

 When we read romance, we want to experience the highs. But to do that, we have go way down low, along with the heroine and hero. 

 I love to write heart breakers. If I don't cry as I write, I know you won't have that delicious roller-coaster ride either. And that's just fun!
 Meet Stone Masterson. One of the wickedest space pirates in the galaxy. Well ... make that ex-pirate. He's now a wealthy businessman, intent on making his new home safe ... for all the other folks who want to make families there.

 For himself, he has no such plans. Doesn't believe he deserves that kind of love. He's convinced he has a Heart of Stone.

 Rose Thorne blasts into his life, and demands that he help her find her brother. Somehow she ends up in his bed, and that's when the heartbreak begins.

 Will Rose convince this proud, lonely man he's worthy of love ... her love? Or will he always be a heart-breaker?

 To get your own FREE copy of the e-book, in any format you wish, leave a comment here (with your email addy). I'd love to know, who's your favorite Heart Breaker? Is he a cowboy, a pirate, a vampire or a contemporary guy? 
And to win 1 of  the fabulous Grand Prizes, again, leave a comment. The Heart-breaker Blog Hop hostess will be by to enter you in the Raffle copter.

 You can also click the link below to go to as many other blog sites as you wish and enter more times!

http://carrieannbloghops.blogspot.com/



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!


 Happy Valentines,
Cathryn Cade

... red hot romance!
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74 comments:

  1. MichelleFebruary 8, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    I love shifter males especially the big cat kind, in contemporary I go for military heroes. If you combine the two... :)

    I am still madly in love, we're just a few weeks shy of our 12year anniversary. Can't complain even though I did kiss a few frogs along the road.

    Kindle would be perfect, thank you.

    mmcmichael79(at)googlemail(dot)com


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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Michelle,

      Holy cat fur, I would def read a big cat shifter in the military--cause we all know cats do not take well to discipline, lol. Heck, I would write that story! My first book was a cat shifter--very fun to write.

      Thanks for sharing your true romance story--I'm smiling for you!

      Your Kindle copy of Heart of Stone is on the way to you, AND you're signed up for drawing for the BIG prize.

      best,
      Cathryn

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    2. MichelleFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks Cathryn, I did enjoy your cat shifter in space. Please, please write the book. I would love to read it, it it really does promise to be a lot of fun!

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    3. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      Michelle,

      Thanks for the encouraging words. The idea is now percolating in my dangerous mind.

      Cathryn

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  2. UnknownFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I love shifters they are loyal and possessive. Harrison.luna.tina@gmail.com and ePub be awesome

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:22 AM

      Tina,

      The shifters I write certainly are! Thanks for sharing your fave characteristics of sexy heroes.

      Your epub copy of Heart of Stone is on the way to you, AND you're signed up for drawing for the BIG prize.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  3. Carlyn MFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    I think my fave fictional guys are Curran from the Kate Daniels series and Roarke from J.D Robbs Eve Dallas series, but my hubby is pretty good too LOL :) Kindle would be awesome. Thanks for the book :)

    legallycaz@yahoo.co.uk

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 8:24 AM

      Carlyn,

      Love Roarke! And so glad to hear your DH measures up. Enjoy your hero.

      Your Kindle copy of Heart of Stone is on the way to you, AND you're signed up for drawing for the BIG prize.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  4. AmberFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    alslagle06@live.com
    Kindle Please
    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:49 AM

      Amber,

      You bet! Good luck with the big prizes.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  5. teena3940February 8, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Great Giveaway..Thanks!! adgali@ymaildotcom

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      Teena,

      Thanks, and let me know in which format you read ebooks.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    OMG! Where do I start? Every time I begin writing a novel I follow in love with my hero and cry with my heroine when he does things to break her heart along the way. I describe this process as "hate-love." I hate them when they break a heart, love them anyway because of the woundedness, and fall madly in love when they tap into unseen strength and figure it out in the end.

    Outside of my own novels, though, I hate-loved Jessa Slade's Ferris Archer and each subsequent repentant demon in her series. There are many others, but it would take several blogs to name them all. :)O

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      Maggie,

      Great way to describe the emotions we experience toward a strong heart-breaker hero!

      And your strong feelings for your own heroes are a great recommendation for readers to visit http://maggiejaimeson.com/

      My NOR Romance Zone article this month is 'I Heart Cowboys' about this archetype in all genres of romance. Hate 'em, love 'em, can't wait for the next one to ride onto my ereader screen!

      best,
      Cathryn

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  7. DebFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:14 PM

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  8. DebFebruary 8, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Loved your Hawaiian Heroes, but I think my favorite heartbreakers are the paranormals. Shifter, Fae, Vamp, love 'em all!

    dday2@prodigy.net

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

      D Day,

      Mahalo for the kind words on my Hawaiian Heartbreakers!

      I'll send you a copy of Heart of Stone to try, and you can see if it works for you.

      Good luck on winning the BIG prize at the Heartbreaker Hop.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  9. Nay NayFebruary 8, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    My favorite heartbreaker is Smitty from the book "The Beast In Him" by Shelly Laurenston.(one of the Pack/Pride series books) He was just drop dead gorgeous and sexy and he broke Jessie Ann's heart when he wouldn't claim her with "the Smith Mate Maul" If you want to know what the heck I'm talking about.......READ THE BOOK. :) In fact I recommend you read the series.

    epub please :)

    Thanks for being part of the hop and for the chance to win. <^_^>
    reneebennett35 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:06 AM

      Nay Nay,

      Thanks for the recommendation! Can't have too many gorgeous beasts prowling around, I say.

      Good luck on winning the big prize, and your free copy of Heart of Stone is one the way.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  10. Ann QFebruary 8, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    I love heartbreakers in every form. No matter what the sub genre, I am sure that they can manage to grovel and turn into the heartthrob that we all want. I have a kindle, thank you very much.anpa@gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Ann,

      The bigger the heartbreak, the bigger the grovel better be, right? And real men know they can do it without losing their macho manliness!

      Your Kindle version of Heart of Stone is on the way to you-enjoy. And good luck with the BIG heartbreaker prize.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  11. MeghanFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and participating in the hop!
    I think that Christian Grey from "50 Shades of Grey" is a good example of a heartbreaker. He used and abused Ana at first, but then came to his senses by book two.

    mestith@gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:12 AM

      Meghan,

      Thanks for stopping. You are certainly not alone in finding Christian Grey a fave heartbreaker. The books have introduced many women to hot romance, and the BDSM genre is growing as a result. Which is just fun.

      I have a vanilla BDSM series debuting next fall with Samhain--yay! And my new sci fi erotic series has elements also. There are some naughty toys in the future.

      Good luck winning the BIG Heartbreaker prize. You're entered.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  12. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    April,

    Oh, I so agree. Love those bad boys who are NOT gonna fall in love ... 'cause when they do the fall is hard, baby.

    So glad you've not had your heart broken, except in a book. May all your heartbreak be literary.

    best,
    Cathryn

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  13. SwordlilyFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    A heart breaker vampire like Eric from True Blood ;D
    Thanks so much for participation!
    swordlily_girl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:28 AM

      Dear Swordlily,

      He's a hot one, all right. Even tho he's cold-blooded, of course. Hmm, interesting balance.

      Thanks for stopping,
      Cathryn

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  14. Booklover SueFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    The most famous heartbreaker is Rhett Butler.

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:26 AM

      Susan,

      Yes, ma'am! Rhett will never be bested as a champion heartbreaker. Le sigh.

      Thanks for stopping by,
      Cathryn

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  15. laurieFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for participating!


    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:15 PM

      Laurie,

      Thanks so much for stopping by.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  16. Liese2February 9, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    My favorite heartbreaker is Damon from the Vampire Diaries.
    sqwalker2@hotmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:16 PM

      Liese,

      Thanks for the tip. Haven't read those, will have to try. Love hearing about fab heartbreakers.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  17. VampedChikFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Dean from Supernatural is kinda a heartbreaker. Oh and Eric from True Blood. Thanks!
    -Amber
    goodblinknpark@yahoo.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:02 PM

      Amber,

      So agree about Eric, and thanks for the rec on Dean. I'll have to catch the show.

      thanks for stopping by,
      Cathryn

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  18. Kaylyn DFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I love a book that makes me cry. My favorite heartbreakers are Ranger from the Stephanie Plum novels and Eric Northman from the Southern Vampire Novels. Thanks for the giveaway.
    kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:03 PM

      Kaylyn,

      I love Ranger too. Awesome hero, altho I think I am sadly behind. Have not read any Southern Vampires, thanks. Will try those.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  19. CassandraFebruary 9, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    My favorites are Kresley Cole's Lothaire, Jeaniene Frost's Bones, JR Ward's Z & V, & Charlaine Harris's Eric. And yes they are all vampires lol
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
    cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:04 PM

      Cassandra, it's good to know the type (heh, heh) of heartbreaker you love!

      thanks for stopping by,
      Cathryn

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    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.

    angelheart618@gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:06 PM

      Angelheart,

      Oooooh, thanks so much for all the great recs! What a line-up for us to choose from. Where to begin ....

      Thanks,
      Cathryn

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  21. VeronikaFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    I love reading about heartbreakers! They are usually bad-boys, they’re witty, funny and sexy and the female population is drooling after them lol

    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:08 PM

      Veronika,

      Def the witty, funny, sexy type! Oh yeah. I'm thinking of Johnny from Karen Robards' One Summer. Le sigh.

      thanks for stopping,
      Cathryn

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  22. StaceyFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Great Blog! I love a story that can make me tear up :)

    staceyprice(AT)gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:09 PM

      Stacey,

      Me too! Bring on the tissues.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  23. doxymomFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Space pirates! Yay! I love them.

    AnnaM.
    doxisrcool at aol.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:09 PM

      Anna,

      So glad you love my current hero, darling. Stone Masterson is a pirate ... especially in love.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  24. Mary @SweepingMeFebruary 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    My favorite is Rick from The Walking Dead! He's so hot!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Mary
    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:10 PM

      Mary,

      gotta love a man who'll face zombies for you!

      Best,
      Cathryn

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  25. strawberryroseFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    My favorite heartbreaker is the one that your heart can’t live without. One of my best is Lucas from D B Reynolds book “Lucas” (Vampire in America series). Strong mind, well put together and tender when he needs to be.

    Judy Peterson
    strawberryrose@earthlink.net

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:11 PM

      Judy,

      Vampires seem to be winning the heartbreaker stakes tonight! is it because ... their hearts do not beat? Gasp, sigh.

      Whatever. Love 'em.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  26. NatashaFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Eric from True Blood.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      natasha,

      If Eric were here, we'd pin a blue ribbon on his pretty chest--and he wouldn't even bleed!

      He's the winner of the heartbreaker sweepstakes. So fun, my TBR pile is growing.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  27. Ashley ApplebeeFebruary 10, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Mine is Eric Northman!!! Totally!! I love vampires and shifters lol.
    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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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:32 AM

      Ashley,

      I have yet to write a vamp, but I do write shifters, and love to read both. Aaaand Eric wins again!

      best,
      Cathryn

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  28. ShadowFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:16 AM

    One of my favorites is Justice from Justice by Laurann Dohner. Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway!!! :)
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

      Shadow,

      thanks, I'll give him a try. Thanks for stopping, and please email me, as I got a delivery failure notice from your addy.

      Trying to send out the free books to y'all.

      best,
      Cathryn



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  29. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    My favorite heartbreakers are the ones you don't expect to be. I love the quiet ones that come out of nowhere in a book and turn out breaking the heroine of the books heart. Its even better when he figures out he lost a great love and he does everything to win her back. Thanks for the awesome giveaway. sbereza22(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:36 AM

      Shannon,

      I so agree. Some of my very fave heartbreakers have been the quiet men, not the flashy ones, but the one who, as you put it, comes out of the background.

      And we all want to be The One Who Got Away, right? Having a man doing everything he can to get us back--that's just plain fun.

      Thanks for stopping,
      Cathryn

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  30. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Carla,

    I love to read and write alphas, but damn, they better grovel when needed, too! A real man knows when to do that.

    best,
    Cathryn

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  31. BookLadyFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I love paranormal heartbreakers. Eric from True Blood is one of my favorites. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Valentine's Day!
    bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:11 AM

      Book Lady,

      Love your moniker! Thanks for stopping. That Eric, he has so many fans. And we all know why--the man's a walking heartbreak.

      Happy Valentines to you,
      Cathryn

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  32. veRONIcaFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    My favourit heartbreaker is Rhett Butler but I do love me some cowboy heartbreakers

    xo_veronica16[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  33. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Veronica,

    Cowboys, oh yes indeedy. Being from Montana, I think there's nothin' finer than a good-lookin' man in tight jeans and cowboy boots. And a big hat to top him off, of course.

    Stop by my Romance Zone column at Night Owl Reviews for my February column, 'I Heart Cowboys'.

    http://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Magazine/NOR-Magazine-39/Articles/The-Romance-Zone-I-Heart-Cowboys-By-Cathryn-Cade

    Best,
    Cathryn

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  34. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Give me a Marine or anyone in a uniform that includes leather and a bike lol... Thanks for being part of the hop.

    j.m.platt83@gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      Jeanette,

      I'm pretty much right beside you there on all counts! From the good boys to the bad boys, right?

      best,
      Cathryn

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  35. Vanessa N.February 11, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Some of my favorite heartbreakers are the New Species from Laurann Dohner's series. They don't believe they'll be able to be truly happy in the end and when it happens sometimes they try to ignore it.

    mythic021@gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:05 AM

      Vanessa,

      So glad you found some heartbreakers to love!

      thanks for stopping by,
      Cathryn

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I like the heartbreakers. They make the make up sex so much sweeter. Thanks for being Heartbreakers Blog Hop.

    roya-clan@sbcglobal.net



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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:06 AM

      MaryFrances,

      Absolutely they do! Highs aren't high without some lows.

      best,
      Cathrynb

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  37. bn100February 11, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Zsadist
    Thanks for participating.
    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  38. UnknownFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Charlie Hunnam from SOA...a true heartthrob

    damafia1113@gmail.com

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    1. Cathryn CadeFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:07 AM

      Charles,

      Not sure what SOA is? But so glad you found a true heart-throb. That's what makes reading so fabulous.

      best,
      Cathryn

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  39. Cathryn CadeFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Heartbreak Hoppers,

    You all won by visiting my blog. If you haven't received your FREE copy of Heart of Stone, let me know in which format you read ebooks, and I'll send a copy.

    And, the Grand Prize Winners have been chosen, and they are ...

    Kindle Fire Winner:
    Ashley M.

    Amazon Gift Card:
    Jess987

    Swag Pack:
    Meghan Stith

    The grand prize winners have already been notified and have their prizes or the prizes are on their way!

    best,
    Cathryn

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