Would You Do "It" If No One Were Looking?

Harlequin Launches Interactive Web Site for 2010 Romance Report: Tempted

TORONTO , Sept. 24 /CNW/ - The sexy new coworker. Double frosted chocolate cake. Your BFF's BF. The It Bag of the season. We've all coveted something or someone we know we shouldn't, but when is it OK to just go for it and give in to our temptations? Harlequin Enterprises Limited is opening Pandora's box to uncover what tempts men and women around the world when it comes to sex, love, relationships and more. One of the world's leading publishers of women's fiction today launched its annual survey on the interactive Web site, www.harlequinromancereport.com, giving visitors a place to share their temptations with the world.

The Web site, featuring an anonymous online forum and interactive survey, will form the basis of the Harlequin 2010 Romance Report: Tempted, which sets out to explore hidden wishes and desires the world over. The Harlequin 2010 Romance Report: Tempted will be released in January 2010 .

"Tempted is about the people, places and things that tempt us the most and the feelings associated with wanting something that is forbidden," said Michelle Renaud , Public Relations Manager, Harlequin Enterprises Limited. "We all have temptations that we can't resist and although some are more justifiable than others, the key is to decide which ones we should indulge. Every now and again, we need to remember to let go of our inhibitions and follow our heart."

Visitors to www.harlequinromancereport.com are encouraged to complete the online survey, which closes October 31, 2009 . By participating in the survey, respondents can help shape the content of the Harlequin 2010 Romance Report: Tempted. The site also features an interactive discussion forum where visitors can anonymously share their partner's most tempting features and what their greatest temptations are to-date.

"Every year, the Romance Report offers readers and fans the latest on romantic trends, tips and advice from our romance experts, popular travel getaways, the latest scoop on the hottest celebs and more insight into all things romantic," continues Renaud. "Our readers and fans have so much knowledge to share and it's important to hear what they have to say. The interactive dialogue on the website allows visitors to reveal their personal experiences, while identifying the romantic trends of the year."

The website, also home to past editions of Harlequin's annual Romance Report, will be updated frequently over the coming months and then relaunched in January 2010 to coincide with the debut of the introduction of the hard-copy version of the Harlequin 2010 Romance Report: Tempted.

To view new postings/stories, content and more, visit www.harlequinromancereport.com regularly.

Harlequin Enterprises Limited is a global leader in series romance and one of the world's leading publishers of books for women, with titles issued worldwide in 28 languages and sold in 114 international markets. The company produces over 110 titles monthly and publishes more than 1,100 authors from around the world. Harlequin Enterprises Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, a broadly based media company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TS.B). Harlequin's Web site is located at www.eHarlequin.com. Harlequin has offices in 19 countries, including offices in Toronto , New York and London . For more information please visit www.eHarlequin.com or press.eHarlequin.com.

For further information: about the Web site or to arrange an interview with a Harlequin romance expert, please contact: Tiffany Shiu, NATIONAL Public Relations, [phone], [email protected]