My Name is Bond, James Bond.

Nothing beats a lazy morning or evening, a good book in hand, and a bubble bath. Is there anything more delightful than this personal pampering treatment? I can’t think of anything unless it’s a good book, some tea and a rainy afternoon curled up somewhere under a blanket.

However this post isn’t strictly about personal pampering it’s about finding another Greek Adonis to grace the covers of our romance novels. Since this is Bond Week, I am electing Daniel Craig to our line of new Fabios. I am generally not attracted to blonds, but I have to admit his lines are very good… very very good.

For a twist on the female walking out of (ocean) water:

Can you see why he's a wonderful pick for James Bond and as the next Fabio? If you don't trust me yet, go see him at the start of the torture seen in Casino Royale- this man has absolutely the most wonderfully powerful thighs I have ever seen. Yowza! You could melt just looking at him.

Quantum of Solace is the second of five contracted Bond films Craig has signed on for. Critics claim that Craig is the first Bond to truly portray Bond's character as seen in Ian Flemming's novels. What say you? Do you agree with them?

Craig says this about his character James Bond: "Am I the good guy or just a bad guy who works for the good side? Bond’s role, after all, is that of an assassin when you come down to it. I have never played a role in which someone’s dark side shouldn't be explored."

Now let's play the trivia game! Below are some James Bond questions - do you know all the answers?

1. What year was Bond created?

  • a. 1950
  • b. 1951
  • c. 1952
  • d. 1953

2. Which author did not write a James Bond novel after Flemming's death?

  • a. Jonathon Cape
  • b. Kingsley Amis
  • c. John Pearson
  • d. Raymond Benson

3. Which of the following names did Flemming throw out as unsuitable names for Bond?

  • a. Peregrine and Sidney
  • b. Peregrine and Carruthers
  • c. Sidney and Carruthers
  • d. none of the above

4. Bond is said to be born in the Chinese year of:

  • a. dragon
  • b. rat
  • c. ox
  • d. snake

5. How many film adaptations are there of Bond?

  • a. 19
  • b. 20
  • c. 22
  • d. 25

Highlight for Answers: 1. d 2. a 3. b 4. b 5. c

How did you do? Very good or kind of poorly?

So I think I might have lied at the beginning of this post... the truest way to pamper yourself is to wrap up in Daniel Craig. Haha. Or if that option isn't available go see him in Quantum of Solace in theaters.

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In Search of a New Fabio: Lacoste’s Pour Homme Model Ian Lawless

click to see larger versionOne of the sexiest men out there is Australian male model Ian Lawless from Lacoste's Pour Homme advertisement. I know he's been out and about for a while now. I think we first saw him in 2002. However I am of the opinion that Ian Lawless is (still!) seriously swoon-worthy. I would drink a cup of coffee or tea with him any day of the week. Yum.

The tag is "style on skin" and that right there is advertisement gold.  He can be on my skin any time he wants. Pour Homme is For Him in French, so this is obviously cologne, however it is fatal to female olfactory glands.  Delicious with a capital D.

I am of the opinion that Ian Lawless can easily become the next Fabio for romance novels. Wouldn't you pick up a novel with him on the cover? Yowza! Want to oogle at him some more? Check out the television advertisement of him below! Lots of sexy naked buttocks and long body shots in this clip. Are you panting yet?

Convinced? Haha. Buy it for you for your man! Oh and click the image up at the top for a nice big shot of him. Perfect for downloading to your desktop for some decadent fun.

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Contest: Gift Card #1 Winner Announced

Good morning everyone! It is a fabulous Friday and I am sitting here drinking my Prince of Wales tea. Hmm... so delicious. A few moments ago I drew the name of the winner from last week's contest. The lucky winner is Marcia!

Marcia reviewed the Perils of Pursing a Prince by Julia London as her contestant entry.

If you didn't win this time, don't be bummed. There will be plenty of chances in the future to win a prize. In fact, there will be two signed book giveaways in the next upcoming weeks. Keep an eye out!

Congratulations Marcia! Don't forget to drop us a comment before the end of the day. What will you get with your gift card?

Have a fantastic weekend everybody!

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