~~Author Wednesdays-CJ Hollenbach!!~~

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Welcome to For Whom The Books Toll. Today is Author Wednesday and CJ Hollenbach is my guest today.

Not only is CJ a cover model, he's also an author. Check out his book, Confessions of a Romance Cover Model.

This is a book you'll want to read again and again.

 

 About the book:

More than just a pretty face, killer pecs and long blond locks, CJ Hollenbach has been a shiny fixture in the romance world for more than twenty years. You could hate him for being beautiful, but then you would miss out on his warmth, wit and hysterical accounts of his adventures.

In this memoir, filled with loads of color photos, CJ reprises some of his favorite tales previously published in blogs and magazines (including his column in Lady Jaided) and he has added some new ones that might surprise even those who thought they knew everything about him. Being a romance cover model is not all roses and pirate shirts, but CJ has navigated its treacherous waters with humor and grace—and lived to tell the tales.

 

 

 

 

Add confessions of a Romance Cover Model to your Goodreads list. 

 

 

Buy Links:

Amazon

Paperback

Barnes & Noble

 

Praise for Confessions of a Romance Cover Model:

"A salacious and sexy read!" Michael Heaton, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Newspaper feature writer

"Fabio, John Desalvo and CJ Hollenbach have lead the way for young men who dream of portraying heroes and posing for book covers. Finally, readers can go 'under the covers and between the sheets' of this unique profession by sharing CJ's recollections...
"Kathryn Falk, Founder of Romantic Times Magazine.

"CJ is a great model and a pleasure to work with. He is on the cover of on one of my favorite covers that I did, Her Master And Commander, by Karen Hawkins. The perfect hero!" Jon Paul, Legendary romance novel cover artist.

 

 

CJ Hollenbach has been in the modeling business for over thirty years. The former grocery store manager was dubbed "Sexiest Grocer In America" by the Progressive Grocer Magazine after he appeared in Playgirl magazine. He went on to be a contestant on The American Gladiators TV show. CJ was also a frequent guest on such talk shows as The Jerry Springer Show (From Nerd To Knock-Out), The Joan Rivers Show (Search For The Most Romantic Man In America) and The Gordon Elliot Show (Playgirl Centerfold Search). He has also been featured on Entertainment Tonight, The Today Show, MTV as well as countless other television shows.

The blond model was a contestant in the first ever "Mr. Romance Novel Cover Model Pageant" at a Romantic Times convention. That's where he was bitten by the romance industry bug after he was told he bore a striking resemblance to romance novel king Fabio. CJ has gone on to grace the covers of dozens of romance novels. He was also the first male model to appear on the cover of an Ellora's Cave Publishing novel.

CJ has been writing since high school, where he was a teen reporter for a local newspaper. Since then he has been writing about his colorful exploits in the industry for various magazines and media outlets. 


Find CJ Online:
Website 
Facebook
Facebook Fan Page 

Thanks for stopping by today and taking a look at my post on CJ Hollenbach. Check out his website to learn more about this fantastic man, like his facebook page or/and join his fan page!!

Six-Pack Stud-A-Thon Blog Hop & Giveaway

Welcome to my stop on the Six-Pack Stud-A-Thon Blog Hop & Giveaway!!!  I have two fantastic men that are cover models, CJ Hollenbach and Nick Soto that I'll be showcasing here. Both CJ and Nick have given me permission to post pictures from websites and facebook pages.

Let's face it, we all like to look at those smexy book covers. When you're shopping in a book store or online, what grabs your attention to a book? What influences you to then buy that book? For me, the first thing I notice is the cover, if I like it, then I read the blurb. If the cover doesn't grab me, then I'm probably not even going to pick it up to read the blurb. There are some authors for me that are auto-buy and it doesn't matter about the cover. Do you let friends influence you book choices? What about reviews?

Some of my favorite CJ covers.







You just gotta love a man with long blond hair, gorgeous eyes and rock hard abs.   Can you say yummy????

The first time I ever saw a picture of CJ was on Between Your Sheets website. There were several photos of cover models and it was a public vote for a favorite. The first thing I said was, "Who the hell is the that?"

I don't think the pictures had the models' names, but I really don't remember. I voted for CJ. Then I joined a yahoo group and met Mary and DCL Publications. I quickly found out who that gorgeous long blond hunk was. CJ Hollenbach.

I then got the opportunity to attend the Romantic Times Convention in Pittsburgh. I so wanted to met CJ, but was kinda scared at the same time. I mean this man is awesome!! What would I say to him? What would he think about me?  I finally got to see CJ in person and almost fell on the floor in a dead faint. CJ is so freakin' HAWT in pictures, but in person, he's phenomenal. CJ was talking to someone when I approached him and when he was finished, I introduced myself. I was hugged instantly, and his smile was magnificent. We talked for a little bit, and when I was able to walk again, I moved away and sat at a nearby table. I don't know what I was worried about. CJ is sweet, friendly, funny and just great to talk to. I love that man,

he's just exceptional.

Golden Adonis is is such an awesome cover. CJ's eyes seem like they can see into your soul. And there's that strong chin, Oh My!, I just want to lick it. And lay my head on his chest. *big sigh*

I so look forward to seeing CJ at any conference I'm able to attend. He just has a way of making you feel so good. He's genuinely happy to see you and just talk about anything. That's one of the other things I love about CJ. He's so down to earth and very approachable and fun to hang out with.  I'm really looking forward to seeing CJ in October!  I can't wait.






The one thing I will say about CJ is that he is all class!


I have a t-shirt that CJ once wore for just a few minutes, I like to smell it,
hug it and sleep with it. Makes me feel like........ ummmm, errrrr..... you know what I mean.   *blushing*






This unbelievably handsome man is Nick Soto. I first met Nick in 2011 at EC's Romanticon. He was a new Caveman. I spent a lot of time just looking at all that hunkiness that is Nick.


This is my all time favorite cover with Nick. I just can't explain it, but this is so sexy and those abs just scream at me to lick them. And those sunglasses just make him the ultimate bad boy!




          And this cover??? OH EM GEE!!!  I'm going to have to buy this book when it comes out in print so I can sleep with it under my pillow.
I was pretty speechless when I first saw this cover the other day. If this is what's waiting in ecstasy, you can sacrifice me to it any time and the quicker the better. GAWD I just want to squeeze those butt cheeks.









    Oh please, spank me! I really like this cover too, it's so smexilicious.
I just made up my own word! heheh

Last year's EC's Romanticon, it seemed like Nick came out of his shell a little bit, that he was a little more comfortable at the conference. He led a Zumba class on Saturday. I wasn't able to participate, but I so enjoyed watching Nick dance! I could watch him dance forever. Nick's smile and energy are infectious, and before you know it, you just want to get up there and join in.                                                                                                  


Here's a picture of the grand prize up for grabs!!!   Lots and lots of yummy pictures and some books!!!

To enter for the grand prize, just fill out the rafflecopter below.
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And now for a few pictures of CJ and Nick!!!! Enjoy and keep your drool towel handy.


CJ at EC's Romanticon! I think I growled a little.





















I can also growl at Nick! *blush*














This is such an awesome picture of CJ. I love it!!




    











Check out this smile. Nick is always smiling. Even when he's sweating teaching Zumba.  It's a fantastic smile!!  I love it.
















CJ is writing a book. I can't wait to see it. I hope everyone will check it out when it's available. It will have to be fantastic because CJ wrote it!!!















Why so serious, Nick?  Geeez, I have to go take my blood pressure now.All this hotness has my heart pounding.

Where can you find these guys???

CJ Hollenbach:

www.cjcovermodel.com

https://www.facebook.com/cjhollenbach

https://www.facebook.com/groups/18384087103/photos/

Nick Soto:
http://www.nicksoto.com/
Fit The Rhythm Studio   https://www.facebook.com/FitTheRhythmStudio?ref=stream
https://www.facebook.com/rockstarsotoo
https://www.facebook.com/NickSotoBoA?directed_target_id=0
www.youtube.com/TheNickSoto

I want to again thank CJ and Nick for agreeing to be on my blog for this hop! Thank You CJ and Nick!!!
You guys RAWK!!!!!!!

CJ has graciously offered two autographed 5 x 7 photographs to two lucky commenters.  So how do win one of the fabulous pictures????
Kate Hofman has also offered one commenter their choice of 2 of her Golden books:
Golden Adonis, Golden Heart, Golden Dreamer, Golden Christmas, or Golden Heart!!!!
I will also be offering 10 assorted Romance Trading Cards. So that is FOUR winners!!
1) Follow my blog by GFC or by email.
2) Leave a comment about the post or ask CJ a question.
That's it. Easy peasy!  CJ is supposed to stop by and leave a comment or two. so I'm sure if you have a question for him, he'll be glad to answer.  Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to stop at as many stops as you can for more chances on prizes!!!