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Roxanne St. Claire hails from my home state, Florida. I was thrilled to be invited to her blog tour ... and she has a special post for us today!
by Roxanne St. Clair
A real kiss in the rain is probably not as glamorous as in books and movies. I mean, what a mess, right? Your hair is matted, you mascara smears, I bet it’s cold with all that water pouring over you! But that’s why we call it fiction, folks! I did a little research and have come up with my five favorite “rain kisses” in the movies...and there is no shortage of them! To compile my list, I got some ideas from my Facebook fans (thanks, guys!) and my own memory. My five favorite rain kisses, in order...
5. Four Weddings and A Funeral. This kiss makes the list because Hugh Grant is so adorable in this movie and the kiss is amazing. Andie MacDowell’s line (“Is it raining? I hadn’t noticed.”) does fall into the cheeseball category, but bruised Hugh gets high marks for his one of a kind grovel and a lopsided proposal.
4. The Notebook. This one’s so visually stunning, it made the movie poster! Also, the hero’s line is sheer perfection. “It wasn’t over. It still isn’t over.” Then Ryan Gosling does a perfect snag and crush kiss and we all melt in the rain. Nice. *
3. Spider Man. This one got a lot of votes as a memorable romantic moment in an otherwise high-action film. Naturally, Spidey has to do it upside down. Would we expect any less?
2. Breakfast at Tiffanys. I recently watched this with my daughter, expecting her to hate this blast to the past in this 1960’s classic. But she fell in love with Audrey Hepburn (who wouldn’t?) and we were both teary during the incredible “the end” kiss in the rain with George Peppard. Of course, the cat steals the scene!
1. A Cinderella Story. The “touchdown” kiss. This is my all time favorite but not because it’s the most swoonworthy of all kisses. As rain kisses go, it’s very chaste and sweet , like the film itself. I chose this kiss for #1 because I. Love. This. Movie. I find it completely charming and simply cannot bear to pass up Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray when I’m channel surfing. The movie is in my personal top ten rom com flicks, so the adorable kiss during the first drop of rain following a California drought it definitely delicious for me.
Bonus: Not a rain kiss but since we’re in Barefoot Bay, that secluded and romantic inlet that is the setting for all four books in the series, how about a great beach kiss, too? My favorite is from the classic From Here to Eternity... is that not the best sandy kiss ever? Wet enough to qualify for Rain Kisses, this one Iands a special place of honor on our list.
What’s on YOUR rain kiss list? Leave a comment below and one winner gets a “Barefoot Bundle” -- copies of Barefoot in the Sun and, of course, this week’s brand new release, Barefoot in the Rain!
A Barefoot Bay Novel
They say you can never go home again . . .
When "Life Coach to the Stars" Jocelyn Bloom is embroiled in scandal, the only place she can hide is the one place she wishes she could forget. She left Barefoot Bay-and the boy next door who knew all her secrets-years ago. Now nothing about the tiny island off the coast of Florida is quite how she remembers it, especially Will Palmer. He's even more gorgeous and tempting . . . and still capable of turning her world inside out.
But what if someone is waiting for you?
To Will Palmer, Guy Bloom is more than the elderly, senile neighbor he looks after-he's the last connection to Jocelyn, the woman Will loved and lost. But the reunion with Jocelyn doesn't go smoothly. Shocked by the change in her father's personality, Jocelyn struggles to reconcile her dark childhood with the sweet, confused man who has grown close to Will. Jocelyn has guided countless clients to happiness-but can she escape the rainy days of her past for a new sunny future with Will?
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| Halona Beach in East Oahu - film location for FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. |
Mahalo, Roxanne, for your special post! I am currently reading BAREFOOT IN THE RAIN ... oh, it is taking me back to Florida. Thank you for writing heartfelt stories that touch our lives! Forever's giveaway is open to US residents ... but I'll give away a "From Here to Eternity" souvenir to one international reader as the movie was filmed in Hawaii. Comments are open through Saturday, November 10, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Sunday, November 11.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
To learn more about Roxanne and her contemporary series, Barefoot Bay, at this link.
* On Monday night's H50 episode, Catherine wanted to watch THE NOTEBOOK with Steve. Danno and Grace stop by for Trick or Treat ... and they join Catherine and Steve on the couch!
To learn more about Roxanne and her contemporary series, Barefoot Bay, at this link.
* On Monday night's H50 episode, Catherine wanted to watch THE NOTEBOOK with Steve. Danno and Grace stop by for Trick or Treat ... and they join Catherine and Steve on the couch!
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| Danno in his "hero" costume. cbs.com |
Sooo want this book! Barefoot in the Sand was soo much fun! You know... I cannot think of a kiss to save my life to put here. I'll post later if I can think of one. LOL
ReplyDeleteFun post!
ReplyDeleteThe kiss in the notebook is the best :D One of my fav movies ever.
ReplyDeleteWhat great kiss scenes. Thanks
ReplyDeleteKisses in the rain are terribly romantic. There should be more of it I think.
ReplyDeleteAloha, Kim!! Thank you so much for having me here to celebrate kissing in the rain.
ReplyDeleteI do want to note that when I wrote this blog post, it was DAYS before Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast. I had no idea the storm that was doing little more than knocking my patio plants aside and giving us the rare rainy day in Florida would become a deadly, life-changing event four days later. I hope the reference to Sandy isn't seen as callous or flippant, but just some unfortunate timing.
My thoughts and prayers are with the storm's victims and I sincerely hope that everyone who is affected has someone they love to kiss in rain and sun!
xo
Rocki
What could be better than to be experiencing one of our South Florida tropical rain showers, standing on the Fort Lauderdale beach looking out over the ocean and sharing a long, wet, passionate kiss with my special someone!!
ReplyDeleteThe Notebook kiss-in-the-rain is really one of the most memorable kissing scene I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteI like the kiss too in "From Here to Eternity". How romantic and sizzling was that.!!!
ReplyDeleteThe kisses from The Notebook and From Here To Eternity are just the best most memorable I can think of.
ReplyDeleteI also like the kisses in The Notebook and From Here to Eternity!
ReplyDeleteThe Notebook is the best for me. :) Love that movie!
ReplyDeleteI love the upside down kiss in Spiderman.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is Pride and Prejudice with Kiera Knightly.
ReplyDeleteMaybe from the Last of the Mahicans or that could have been a waterfall lol. My favorite kiss is from First Knight.
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Rocki. You named some great ones--I like Four Weddings and a Funeral best for the rainy kisses. It's hard to beat Burt and Deborah's From Here to Eternity beach kiss, though.
ReplyDeleteNice list. I like the one from the Notebook.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any idea, but i think all kisses are great :)
ReplyDeleteNo worries Roxi! Barefoot in the Sand I read during the summer! It was a great summer read! I cannot wait for Barefoot in the Rain...
ReplyDeleteThough the mention of Last of the Mohicans was a good one.
Winterborne with Brendan Fraiser and Ricki Lake. I loved that kiss scene. It really knocked his socks off and his behavior after. I laughed it was so cute!!!
The upside down Spiderman kiss is my favorite, I just love it. :D
ReplyDeleteI liked the hot steamy kisses that Rhett Butler gave Scarlet O'Hara in Gone With the Wind. I also liked the kiss at the end of Just Like Heaven.
ReplyDeleteAwesome list of kisses! I've always loved the upside down Spiderman kiss :)
ReplyDeleteFour Weddings and A Funeral. I hate that line, but I love the rest of the movie so I can overlook it.
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