All I Need Are Love Stories

A Mother's Love

2009-11-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

There are few things stronger than a mother's love.

This weekend as I sat and watched the story of Micheal Oher unroll, this thought entered into my head. And once it was planted the thought was stuck.

Sandra Bullock plays a sassy southern woman who gives some much needed love to a boy. To those who don't know him, Micheal seems like a stubborn, stupid, boy from the wrong side of the tracks.

But it takes one woman and her family to see past his quiet deminor and see that if given the right tools, Michael can go far past and succeed. I saw this movie with my mother and she cried. But that's just my mom.

I thought this movie was brilliant. Although I'm not a football fan, I mean I watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, but this movie grabbed me by my hearts string and wouldn't let me go.

It's a moving story and I highly would recommend it. If you go and see it, there is no way you can't enjoy your night at the movie.

Dead Perfect

2009-09-19T21:04:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Borders. And for me, as it is with almost all people addicted to books, Borders is one of my favorite stores. It's so exciting walking through the doors and know that there are so many books to pick from. :)

I don't get to go to Borders that often. It just seems like life recently has just been so busy. I'm sure most of you know what I'm talking about.

Anyway, as I was purusing through the shelves, I saw this book. It's been on my "to buy" list for a while now. Actually I think maybe a year now... But I saw it and knew that I had to grab it. :)

I borrowed this book from the library a while ago and when I read it I remember I absolutely loved it. Although my memory is a little bit fuzzy, I still remember the feelings I got when I read through these pages. I can't wait for the time when I can really dig in and relax.

I'll write a proper review when I finish it and refresh my memory. :)

Do you like Amanda Ashley? I've only read this one book by her. Should I check out more?

Nicholas Sparks

2009-09-17T15:16:00.000-07:00

Maybe you're familiar with the name Nicholas Sparks. I think its same for me to say that he is one of the few male writers in the romance genre. He writes stories that, unlike many of the stories in the romance genre, don't always have a happy ending.

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To be honest I've only read one book from Nicholas Sparks. It was entitled, "The Rescue" and I read it years ago. At the time I didn't know who Nicholas Sparks was.

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I read it because it was one of the few literature books my grandma had in her house. I still remember that book now because of the way it ended.

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*Spoiler* The hero and heroine ended up together but the book kind of ends on a down note. A death happens near the end that affects both of the main characters and I thought it was an interesting way to end. At the time, and even now, I don't know how I feel about the ending. I have mixed feelings but I think I will always remember that book.

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It made me feel things that I didn't necessarily want to feel.

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Years later I watched the movie "A Walk to Remember" and thought it was a real tearjerker. The book follows high school students, Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan and their romance. By the end they both witness a miracle.

Don't see this movie if you don't want to cry. :) Although maybe its just me, but I've always thought of Landon as a girl's name.

If you've read my blog than you know that I love The Notebook. It's amazing. And i love Ryan Gosling. *sigh*

But another one of his books is being turned into a movie. It stars Miley Cyrus. It's entitled "The Last Song" and I'm really looking forward to it. I think it'll hit theaters around January 8, 2010.

She'll have to stretch her acting chops if she's going to bring justice to this film. But I just heard a song from the movie's soundtrack and I fell in love.

I've been listening to it non-stop since I heard it. It's entitled "When I Look at You" and I would really recommend hearing it. :)

I saw the sneak peak and it looks like your regular teenage summer romance. But like all of the Nicholas Sparks' story lines before it, I'm sure there will be a twist and a lot of tears. I just thought I'd share my excitement on this talented story maker. :)

Have you seen any of the films based on Sparks' books? What did you think?

The Rain

2009-09-15T17:15:00.000-07:00

Last night I was lying there in my bed listening to the ponding of the rain on my roof as I waited for myself to drift alseep. Then a thought occured to me. Rain really is a romantic weather.

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Most of you are reading this and thinking the same thing. What is this woman talking about? She must be simpleminded. But let me assure you I have not gone off the deep end. When I think about love and rain I think of two scenes from my favorite movies.

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The first scene that comes to mind is the passionate kiss shared between Noah and Allie after a perfectly romantic boat ride in The Notebook. And of course it happens to take place in the rain. And I'm not talking about a little drizzle, no, this storm is a full out storm. The couple eventually seek refuge in Noah's house (the one he re-modeled for Allie) but it all started in the rain. :)

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One of my all time favorite movies is the Pride and Prejudice (2005). And of course in that movie the first time the shy Mr. Darcy attempts, but utterly fails, to express his feelings to our heroine, Miss Bennet, it takes place in during a rain storm. Both are wet and the air is filled with thoughts and feelings left unsaid.

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Doesn't just the sound of his deep voice uttering one of my favorite lines in cinematic history make your toes curl in glee. "You have bewitched me body and soul." *sigh* More like you've bewitched us Mr. Darcy. :)

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Anyway, maybe its just me but I find the thought of being caught in the rain with the one you love to be utterly romantic. I love the idea that two people can be so engrossed in each other that they forget about the world, and the weather, around them.

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Maybe the next time it rains I won't wait inside for it to stop. Maybe I'll venture out in hopes that I might encounter a modern day Mr. Darcy or Noah Calhoun. Just Kidding.

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What did you think about Pride and Prejudice? What did you think about The Notebook?

The Duke and I

2009-09-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

I'll never forget my first Julia Quinn book. I was browsing through the stands of Target and I spotted this book. It was the only book I bought that day.

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But I don't know what drew me to it. Maybe its because I'd just watched the Prince and Me on DVD. Was it the the similar title that drew my attention. Or was it the purple and pink title? Hmmm....Maybe I'll never know. :)

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But whatever reason I picked this book, I don't regret it. I loved this book and I remember staying up all night to read it. I was engrossed with Simon and Daphne. In my mind they were adorable together.

The story starts off as a couple pretending to be together for their own gain. Simon to use Daphne as a way to fight off the desperate debutantes. Daphne is using Simon to try and lure a husband. After all men are like sheep, where one leads the rest will follow.

Daphne's family, the Bridgertons, are the real scene stealers. I loved all of them. All eight of them plus Violet. They model what a family is supposed to be like. They all love each other but like a true family, they can't stand each other.

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One of my favorite scenes was the one near the end when Benedict, Anthony, and Colin come to confront Simon. I always wanted a brother who would look out for me. *sigh*

In my opinion I think this book deserves 4.75 stars. (i don't know if that's possible) :D

Have you read The Duke and I? What did you think?

Introduction.

2009-09-13T18:10:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

I'm fairly new to the whole blogging world and I absolutely love romance novels. :)

I am not a critic. I have no experience with any of that. I'm just a woman who'd like to share her thoughts on books and hopefully some bloggers will share their thoughts with me. I'm really excited. Eeek! :)

So here are a few of my favorite authors just so you can get a taste of what I'm all about. I really like Julia Quinn, Elizabeth Boyle, Catherine Anderson, and Kresley Cole.

Well, I"m just wondering what are you're favorite authors?