Ah, what is it we women love so much about romances? Well I
for one love the romance. The knowing
that the guy and girl will go through a journey, build a relationship, come
together and get ripped apart, finally ending up in that important happily ever
after.
I seriously just swoon thing about a sweet romance. And the
GUYS. We LOVE the guys! The hero’s are what make us drool, what make us flip
those pages…because We. Love. The. Men.
It’s no wonder romance is the best-selling genre. It makes
us feel empowered, important, loved, and beautiful. Even when the story isn’t
about us. It’s a beautiful roller coaster of emotions. It’s also why I write
romance. I love bringing two people together, building their relationship (or
fixing one they had), tossing a few problems in the mix and watching them grow,
blossom, fall in love.
In celebration of the release of my newest romance, All-American Girl, I would love to share
with you my top 5 (ok, top 6) romance movies. In no particular order ;-)
1. When Harry Met
Sally. This movie is a classic! It’s one of those that make you realize
what real people go through in their
quest to find love. That one partner that is just right for them.
2. Pretty Woman. Another
fav! (Well, these are all favs, lol). This movie is the perfect example of
those late 80’s (early 90’s) movies that we STILL love today. Another classic.
And who doesn’t love Richard Gere???
3. How To Lose A Guy
In Ten Days. One, I am a HUGE fan of both of the main characters. Two, they
are HILARIOUS together (they did Fools
Gold together, too). Three, this story gets inside the heads of both guys
and girls, showing us what we are capable of to get what we want.
4. The Wedding
Planner. Another movie with Matthew McConaughey. *shocker* I think this
story is wonderful because it handles certain aspects of their love story so
beautifully. I mean, the hero was engaged when he met the heroine. That’s
touchy! But this movie pulls it off, and with some laughs!
5. Never Been Kissed.
Ok, so I’m obsessed with Michael Vartan. I mean. HOTNESS. If I had never been kissed, I would most
certainly want this to be guy who took care of that for me!
6. The Proposal.
This movie is like my ultimate favorite for so many reasons. One, Ryan
Reynolds. Two, Ryan Reynolds. Three, RYAN REYNOLDS. Forget what I said about
Michael Vartan in #5. I need to write a
romance for the sole purpose of casting him as the lead. *swoon* And he’s SO good in this movie. So adorable
and clueless. And Sandra Bullock pulls of that bitchy boss like no-one’s
business! And you can’t lose when you toss Betty White into the mix. Oh, and
Ryan Reynolds. Instant classic.
And there you have my list! It’s a good one, yes? Do you
have any favorite romance movies/books that you think about/watch over and
over? Maybe one day someone will look back on one of my books and think as
fondly of them as I do of these movies. ;-)
~JD
