The Avon Romance Stephanie Laurens Competition - The winning 4 entries!

You told us why a Stephanie Laurens novel would be your ultimate stocking stuffer... here are the winners!

Gifts in papers of green and red
The same old chocies and gingerbread
This Christmas I want to know
‘Where the Heart Leads’ under mistletoe. - Margaret Thomas, WA

Where did I meet Blair and Penelope?
The Taste of Innocence.
My Heart knew it went beyond,
Which Leads to the penchant for Stephanie Laurens. - Andrea Turner, QLD

2009 is the year I turn a new leaf, time for myself to follow my heart, turn the page and make a good start. - Larissa Toal, QLD

Nothing beats these titillating treats,
With dominant men wanting only to pleasure.
To be introduced to another Laurens alpha,
Would be a reward beyond measure. - Haylee Stevens, QLD

The Avon Romance Johanna Lindsey Competition - the top 10 entries!

You told us your favourite methods of seduction... here are the winners!

D.R.A.B.C.
Dress to impress
Respond in moderation
Air of mystery
Back off with...
Come-hither look.  
If subject is in cardiac arrest, commence CPR. ;D - A. Khuu, NSW

Sexy lingerie plus blondie wig
equals a hot night with Mr Big. - S. Banguis, NSW

Sauntering lazily, twisting my hair.  
Tasting my lips, a lingering stare. 
Fingering my necklace, sip from my glass.
Walk away now I've achieved my task. - N. Whitehurst, VIC

Being stared at with open lust by a man in a crowded room as if no one else is there, then he  comes purposefully forward. - H. Dorsette

Answer – I don’t actually remember, that’s why I need Johanna, to give me some pointers! - M. Wilkins, SA

Fragrance...of freshly baked bread, chicken pie and chocolate mud cake...the way to a man's heart is through his stomach!!!!! - R. Mayes, QLD

Smothered kisses, love poem penned,
For working dad, partner and friend,
Mixing one part “Romance”, “Bubbles” for good measure,
Stir in “Champagne”, Pour out Pleasure! - C. Mckibbin, SA

Let them think they're in control but really you're controlling every move they make. - H. Stewart, QLD

Some subtle hints, a romantic meal,
a game of Twister has appeal,
relaxing drinks, a nice movie,
my favourite methods work for me. - S. Bigmore, VIC

Hmmmm... I don’t usually kiss and tell but ylang ylang candles, Portishead on the stereo, silk sheets and a good NZ Sauvignon Blanc is a GUARANTEED. Shhhhhh! - E. Secomb, NSW

The Avon Romance / Take 5 "Edge of Your Seat" competition - winners

It’s exciting & unpredictable. You never know what’s around the corner & it’s a reason to get up in the morning. - Tamara Lamb, NT

True love when your heart is totally exposed to the affections of another, can leave you feeling invincible but at times totally exposed as well. Kate Puusepp, VIC Lifts me up when I’m down, creates a smile from every frown, leaves me on the edge of my seat, greatest feeling you can’t beat. - Jodie Horton, NSW

Her hair, her smile, her laugh, my friend, my lover, my wife, she is my perfection. - Stuart Penney WA

Because it’s an organic thing that changes with time, you never know what each day will bring – joy, comfort, ecstasy, security, or heartbreak. - Samantha McCagh, WA

The Elizabeth Lowell Book Pack competition - winners

Heart thumping,
Adrenalin pumping,
Wink ... blink ...
I'm on fire!
After the gorgeous object of desire.
Sense of conquer, win, capture,
Sends my body into rapture. - R Fung

Your heart beats fast
to catch or be caught?
A spell is cast
just a game...or so you thought! - J Russell

The thrill of the chase is so exciting,
The ending creeps up on you like lightening.
Then you wake up in bed,
with a good book on your head. - L Cooper

It's the ancient dance of hunting for love.
Heart aflutter, adrenalin pumping.
Seduction by Stalking I suppose is another way of describing it. - N Whitehurst

Tantalising
Tempting

Torturous
Twisting
Tightening

Taut
Thwarted?

Just out of reach

Will he?
Won’t she?

The thrill
…The chase - K Allen

The Avon Romance Take 5 Book Giveaway - the top 5 entries!

Thank you to everyone who entered the fantastic Avon Romance Take 5 Book Giveaway. What's the best love advice your mum gave you? Check out the top 5 entries below.

Mum always said there is never a ‘happy ever after’ – just the rollercoaster ride in between which is what makes love so much fun – J Baker, Springfield QLD

Don’t shed your tears because of the man you love. For the man who truly loves you won’t make you cry – C. Formann, Portland NSW

The best love advice my mum gave me was to simply listen to your butterflies. It still holds true for me – N Whincup Winston Hills NSW

Watch the sunset together, look into each other’s eyes often, remember your dreams and share them with each other and always kiss goodnight – L Mills Buddina QLD

It’s a journey together with lots of bumps on the road – be kind to each other and always meet halfway on the bridge – J Lui Bentleigh VIC