My goal with my books is to entertain my readers, to make them feel good about love and life as they turn that last page--and that’s exactly the type of book I like to read when I’m sitting on a beach (not that I’ve had that luxury in a while...), or relaxing on my couch, or in my bed...
Entertain & Seduce Me
When I have time to read, the last thing I want is something serious and literary (no offense to literary authors). I want to be entertained. I want to have fun. I want to be swept away in a larger than life romance. I want to imagine I’m the heroine and pretend it’s me falling in love with the hunky hero.You mean this Ryan Gosling? |
In fact, if I had to pick an actress to play my character in a movie... My heroine is late 30s, so maybe Penelope Cruz. For my hero... a buff Ryan Gosling!
Romance Rules Over Rational
John and Samantha are the hero and heroine of my latest release, SHAMELESS. Neither of them is looking for love; in fact, both of them are trying to avoid it for various reasons. Needless to say, their antagonistic attitudes toward each other make for some sizzling chemistry.Although this is a beach read, there are no beach scenes in SHAMELESS (not that there has to be LOL)—it’s set in Seattle, where the sun doesn’t shine all that often—but I do have a scene on John’s yacht, where it’s raining.
Of course. Samantha notices the boat is named Alimony and thinks that’s appropriate considering his past, and it’s a good reminder to keep her distance from him. John thinks it’s a good reminder of what he needs to avoid in the future.
Do either of them listen to those rational voices in their heads? Of course not. This is a beach read—the heart rules everything!
Okay, loved this book AND love the shirtless Ryan Gosling as John. Kind of a geek when young, then the handsome guy who grew into his body. A lot of us were late bloomers, so that's relatable!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for loving Shameless, AND for inviting me onto this blog. :) I think John is my favorite hero I've written (so far).
DeleteLoved Shameless! Such a wonderful novel for anyone who loves to get into the heart of characters and a story. Kept me turning the pages. And I don't think Ryan Gosling is too shabby either.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. :) Ryan Gosling has been a favorite of mine for a while. Did you see him in Lars and the Real Girl? Classic.
DeleteI definitely need to check out Shameless. Looks like a wonderful beach read. I know I will be pelted with tomatoes, but I don't really get the Ryan Gosling craze. I mean, of course, he's attractive, but definitely not in the top hottest guys for me. He wouldn't make my top 20 or maybe not even top 50. I know...it's awful, it's 'Shameless' (see what I did there??? :-)) People tell me I need to watch Crazy Stupid Love and I will totally get the Gosling thing. So I'm willing to make that sacrifice in order to see. In all fairness, I didn't understand what people saw in Channing Tatum until I watched Magic Mike. I totally get it now. Completely, totally. He's for sure in my top ten. Maybe top five. Or top 3. Anyway...awesome post!
ReplyDeleteAlly: You need to see him in a movie. I recommend The Place Beyond the Pines. There's just something about him.
DeleteHmmm. I will check that out. I saw him in The Notebook and loved the movie, liked him a lot, but I know that was a while back.
DeleteI am okay with you not liking Ryan Gosling, Alicia. That's one less person to share him with. :)
DeleteLove Shameless - okay clearly need to figure out who Ryan Gosling is...
ReplyDeleteHe's worth figuring out. :)
DeleteLook forward to reading Shameless, Rebecca. Ryan Gosling is a good looking guy but he's not in my top ten either. Maybe if i picture him while reading your book it'll move him up a few notches!
ReplyDeleteYou know, he wasn't in my top ten either till I saw him in the movie DRIVE. This is not a rom/com or even your typical love story. It's a bit dark and he hardly says 2 words the whole time. But man, is he instense. I totally fell for him in this movie. He brought out his inner Clive Owen!!!
DeleteChristine, that's exactly where I started liking him, too. There's just something about him. His intensity in that got me.
DeleteLori--I never thought he was anything special until I saw him in some movies. Like I said above, there's just something about him. But if you read Shameless, you can picture any guy you want. :)