Ready for Romance: Hot Lips, Great Escapes, & 89 More Ways to Keep Love Alive [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Leslie Caplan (Author), Jimmy Caplan (Author), Mari Gayatri Stein (Illustrator) "Surprise your partner with a long hug and kiss (fifteen to twenty seconds) that is not a part of foreplay..." (more)
Key Phrases: Valentine's Day, Big Sur, Love Nest (more...)

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Product Description
For couples to grow closer and enjoy themselves while learning about each other, this guide offers 99 imaginative new ways to demonstrate love. Leslie and Jimmy Caplan’s "cookbook" for love gathers their romantic recipes into categories like Zensational (simple yet successful romance), A Breath of Fresh Air (outdoor romantic activities that won’t get you arrested), and Naughty ‘n’ Nice (no explanation needed). Each recipe lists ingredients such as "artful brainstorming" or "two pounds foolishness." Stories about how these recipes unfolded in Leslie and Jimmy’s own life (or in someone else’s) add an extra element of fun to the book, and "sample servings" even include some celebrity stories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: New World Library; illustrated edition edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577312384
• ISBN-13: 978-1577312383
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,277,731 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How a Martian discovered Romance, February 13, 2003

By	George of the Jungle (Manchester NH United States) - See all my reviews

Ok, I;m from Mars, I admit it. I thought the suggestions in this book were just corny when I first got it and scanned it.
Then, I started to get the idea that there was a woman's AND a man's point of view in here , like therapy from a couple for a couple, but much cheaper than $ 100 bucks and hour. Even better, these ideas work! I learned that my wife doesn't really like gifts like a new vacuum - but LOVES it if I volunteer to do the vacuuming even once. I learned that to show APPRECIATION in little ways, even to just say " I appreciate that in you" changes the attitude of the room. After 20 years of marraige, when simple politeness is a stretch and romance seems pretty impossible , this stuff makes even ME appealing! Look, she's smiling at me!

But, guys, be careful, don't try too many of these too soon, or she'll think that you're having an affair. You're just being nice to hide something! Or, "hey, what the heck has come over you?" Or, " who have you been talking to? that drunken pal of yours, Fred, doesn't send flowers to HIS wife where she works , does he?" yeah, well, he does now! and it works for him, too.

Never underestimate flowers at the door or a card when there's no occasion.

See ? I'm becoming a romantic. And , the BIG Surprise is, it's fun! Get the book; thank me later.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It made me feel old, February 14, 2003

By	E. Russell Smith (Goleta, Ca. United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The ideas in the book to add Romanticism to your
relationship and marriage were very enlightening
and entertaining. The main insight I got from
reading this book is how little effort my wife and
I put into adding a different level of excitment
and intimacy into our marriage with creative ideas
of surprise an newness(is that a word)?
I am surprising her tonight with dinner and dancing
for Valentine's day which is the first in the
eight years of marriage. Sure flowers show up
once in awhile butg never to the extent of the
ideas in this book. My wife and I have become
familiar and comfortable with our daily routine,
which does not mean it isn't great, but this
book has given me ideas on how to take it to
another level. Hold on to your hat (or skirt)
here I go.

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance at its Best!, March 30, 2003

By	Stewart Nurick (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Ready for Romance is a great way to keep your love life alive with your partner on many levels. Its a book you can read together and actually talk about candidly with your significant other when wanting to spice up your love life and break away from your daily routines. Each story is strait and to the point and gets the readers mind ready to think about how he/she can act a certain way or do a certain gesture to show their special someone how much they actually do care. This book also shows how geography and social status is irrelevant and that all you need is a little creativity and genuine affection. You really get a lot for your money in this book. I thank the authors for putting this out on the market!