Friday, February 11, 2011

Valentines Blog Tour -- Valentine's Day Senses

You should have reached my site via Sara York's blog. Welcome to stop number 5 on the Sensual N Secret Valentine's Day Blog Tour. 


Valentine's Day is a day of feast for the senses. Think about it. Each of the five senses are stimulated to a quivering, giddy level on February 14th.


 Through sight a bombardment of hearts and flowers printed on cards; plastered on billboards; splashed across television and computer screens; inundate our eyes with inducements to purchase sparkling diamond or ruby encrusted jewelry.

With smell, there are the yummy aromas of chocolate or the luscious scent of roses as sweethearts send boxes and bouquets of each to their lovers and loved ones throughout the day.






Which leads to taste. The flavors of a home cooked meal or the offerings of a five star restaurant shared with the person you love seated across from you. The end of the meal bringing a succulent dessert or liqueur laced coffee....mmmm




Of course there is the walk home, and the sense of touch. Holding hands as you stroll along the streets, the chill in the late winter air necessitating you hold him, or her, closer as you head toward home. Hands entwined, shoulders rubbing against each other.


And the evening concludes with sound. The soft whisper of "I love you" accompanying the caress of lips along the throat, followed by the sexy nip of teeth on the earlobe. Perhaps the murmured suggestion of what will happen when the lovers reach the bedroom.








Taken individually they might make a person curious, but folded together and brushed with the fairy dust from a romance author's imagination, it might look like this:


The flames flickered, winking out as first one taper then the next burned out, the red wax pooling in the bases of the candlesticks. The Irish Creme laced coffee had gone cold in the ivory cups along side the catered meal only half eaten on the fine china.


From the bed, the harsh breathing of the occupants had begun to slow, returning to normal after the vigorous bout of lovemaking.


Leaning on his side, he smoothed the tangled strands of hair from her brow and watched the rise and fall of her breasts beneath the silk sheets. Smears of pink and brown were visible just above the ribbon trimmed edge of the sheet. He traced his finger along her jaw, then down her throat as he made his way to the covering and tugged the silk down, baring her body.


"Mmmm." The rumble of appreciation vibrated against her skin as he nibbled at the streaks of flavored paint. "Remind me to pick some more strawberry up on the way home."


She rolled toward him, dipping her head so her lips nibbled at his shoulder. "Only if you get the chocolate body paint as well."




Have a great Valentine's Day. Don't forget to proceed to your next stop: Lily Harlem's blog

If you get lost, you can find the order of the tour at the Sensual N Secret blog.


Enjoy!

35 comments:

  1. Hopping away!!! Love adding new blogs to my watch list! This is great! Thank you!

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  2. Sounds great! Thanks for participating in the hop! Happy to have read your steamy thoughts on it! lol Susie - I'm following you via GFC now!

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  3. LOL, thanks Trinity, Ladybug, and Susie. I enjoy coming up with interesting and unique ideas!
    Enjoy the blog tour.
    Qwillia

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  4. Great scene from a lovely build up. Have a great Valentine's Day!

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  5. Thanks Tina,

    It was fun to imagine and find pictures for.

    Qwillia

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  6. Wow, HOT! Really beautiful post Qwillia!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  7. Thank you, Lisa and Venus. Glad you liked the snippet of imagination.

    Qwillia

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  8. Really enjoyed reading your post, very beautiful.

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  9. Thank you Jean,
    Don't forget to visit the other blogs in the Blog Tour.

    Have a great weekend.

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  10. I love how you tie everything together and I especially love your blurb. That sounds like a fun and sexy way to celebrate Valentine's Day. Thanks for being a part of the hop!

    joderjo402 AT gmail DOT com

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  11. Thank you, Joder,

    I like connecting the little things into a single cohesive picture.

    Thank you for participating in the Blog Hop. Good luck on your entry!

    Qwillia

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  12. I loved the post with the illustrations.


    lillieblue613@gmail.com

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  13. Thanks, Andrea,

    I liked the images as well. They add the right punch to the story.

    Qwillia

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  14. Qwilla,

    I loved your blog today and the wonderful memories it brought back for me about my other half...
    My mate loves food...*LOL*. His favorite of all is my homemade spaghetti meatballs. I cannot get him to try anyone else's after all these years, and have learned to use it....*S*. Especially on Valentines Day.....*S*
    I love your books, and I am ever so happy that I can keep up on your books and so many of the other author's as well.
    Thank You!

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  15. Thank you Pommawolf,

    I loved the "Lady & the Tramp" image and thought it was perfect for the blog.

    Qwillia

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  16. And THAT'S why I LOVE your writing Qwillia!! Have all your books and wait with bated breath and gimme hands for each one!! ;)

    Kim

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  17. yup that does sound like a perfect day :)
    meandi09@yahoo.com

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  18. Thank you Gabrielle and Jennifer, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    Kimberly, LOL, now I have a visual in my mind that is dangerous for an imagination like mine! So glad you liked the short and I promise, as soon as I get something written and contracted, I'll be posting it here.

    Qwillia

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  19. Hello, Folks!

    I loved this post, Qwilla; it was great.


    Thanks for the blog tour.

    Tracey D
    booklover0226 at gmail dot com

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  20. Thank you Tracey,

    glad you liked it. Enjoy the Blog Tour!
    Don't forget to visit the other authors' pages/blogs.

    Qwillia

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  21. Great post. Nice sensual post. :) Happy Valentine's Day all.
    Carol L
    Lucky4750@aol.com

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  22. Great post, Quilla. Having a fun time with the blog tour. Happy Valentine's Day!


    caity_mack at yahoo dot com

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  23. Thank you Carol and Cathy,

    I'm glad you enjoyed the post and the blog tour!

    Have a great Valentine's Day.

    Qwillia

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  24. I really enjoyed your post. Thanks for blog tour it's a lot of fun.

    sstrode@scrtc.com

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  25. Great post. Lovely way of describing the day.

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  26. Thank you Sherry and Beth,

    I'm glad you enjoyed the post and that you're both enjoying the blog tour.

    Don't forget to visit and comment on the other blogs and make sure you leave your name and email at Dawne's blog for your chance to win a prize from the tour.

    Qwillia

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  27. I love combining the senses into my writing and appreciate as a reader as well. It takes a lot of slowing down in the plot to add these type things. Great blog!

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  28. thank you Kissa,

    I think it's interesting to see how well you can incorporate the senses into a story without bogging down the story with details.

    Qwillia

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