Why do you write romantic
suspense?
Hi, Donna. When, I started to write Magic Moment, I’d already had
the idea for a hero who is going through life believing he has to be the
type of person others want him to be, rather than the person he wants to
be. My hero, Chase Donovan, is a man who
grew up torn between a self-centered, unprincipled father and compassionate,
selfless mother.
Then, a colleague of mine,
who is married with children, said she wished that her family could live solely
on her husband’s income and that she didn’t have to work. Since she had to have a full-time job, she mentioned
some important milestones she had missed in her kids’ lives. For example, her oldest daughter took her
first steps in day care. She said she
would be happy being a lunch mom at her daughters’ school and going to PTA
meetings.
Those comments influenced Laura,
a woman who never aspired for a high-power career, but a simple life as a wife
and mother.
Bringing the FBI into
their lives, and sending the couple on the run, I threw in for twists and
turns. I needed a subplot, a reason for
them to be together. My television
viewing has always been basically police dramas and soap operas. The most successful, and enduring, romances
are the ones littered with suspense.
Magic Moment
by Angela
Adams
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BLURB:
When the FBI brings Laura Roberts - a quiet,
reserved bookkeeper - in for questioning regarding activities at the warehouse
where she works, an uneasy Laura resigns her job - only to be attacked by thugs.
Chase Donovan intends to spend a few peaceful days on his boat getting
his head together - and finds a woman being assaulted by two men who say his
father told them to do it.
Chase doesn’t want to believe his father could hurt anyone. Laura
doesn’t understand why she’s a target. Can they learn to work together to
discover the truth - before someone dies?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Excerpt:
In a local diner, two FBI
agents insist Laura come with them to FBI headquarters. As she tries to convince the agents they have
the wrong person, Chase approaches.
Chase Donovan had joined the fracas. Dressed
in jeans and a black leather jacket, he was tall and athletic, in his
mid-thirties, with a wavy mixture of light, nearly blond, and medium brown
hair.
He
was also her boss’s son.
A
bewildered expression covered Chase’s handsome, chiseled features. He stood so
close that as Laura jerked from Phillips’ hold, her elbow nearly whacked Chase
in the stomach.
Saunders
identified himself to Chase. “We need Miss Roberts at headquarters to answer a
few questions.”
“I’d like to see some I.D.,” Chase said
firmly.
Saunders
arched a dark, hairy eyebrow. “And you are?”
“Chase Donovan.” He rested a hand lightly on
her shoulder. Laura stiffened at his touch, unaccustomed to Chase putting a
hand on her, even if in a protective manner.
“Laura works for my father,” Chase said. “If I
don’t see some identification, she’s not going anywhere with you.” To prove his
point, his hand moved downward and his fingers wrapped gently around her
forearm.
Chase
also worked for his father, although what his role was within the business was
generally debatable among the clientele. This was so embarrassing. In the three
years Laura had worked as Dick Donovan’s bookkeeper, her conversations with his
son had been work related or cordial exchanges about the weather. If there was
any chance of the floor opening up and swallowing her, she considered now the
perfect time.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Angela Adams writes and
reviews contemporary romances. Her work has appeared in Romance at Heart, Oysters and
Chocolate, and The
Long and Short Reviews. In December 2011, Whimsical Publications
published an anthology, Winter
Wonders. Ms. Adams’ short story “Burgers and Hot Chocolate,” was
among the collection.
Angela is a member of
Romance Writers of America and its online chapter, From the Heart Romance
Writers.
Websites
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Links
Crimson romance: www.crimsonromance.com
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Powell’s books: http://www.powells.com/biblio/9781440554940?p_isbn&PID=35396
All Romance
ebooks: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-magicmoment-995887-237.html
GIVEAWAY:
Angela will award a
$25 BN GC to one randomly drawn commenter during the tour, and a
$25 BN GC to
one randomly drawn host.
The tour dates can be found here:
Good morning, and thank you so much for hosting “Magic Moment.” My day job keeps me from a computer, but I look forward to reading and replying to your comments later in the day. In the meantime, please feel free to leave your thoughts on “Magic Moment.” Best wishes for a great Monday!
ReplyDeleteI love romantic suspense! Romances are sweet, but you need a bit of a jolt of suspense to make the story really pop! Thanks for sharing the guest post, blurb, and excerpt!
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You're right about the "pop." Most readers, and writers, of romantic suspense feel the "suspense" is what keeps us turning the page. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting.
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ReplyDeleteI like the excerpt, sounds like a good read.
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and passing your thoughts on to me.
DeleteI love romances with suspense and intrigue. I would love to get a chance to read her book. thanks for the giveaway! I got interested by reading the excerpt!
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DeleteThank you so much, Nicole, for your comment and reading "Magic Moment's' excerpt. For some readers, the romance isn't enough and a little suspense goes a long way. I'm grateful that your stopped by Donna's Blog.
DeleteThe excerpt sounds great!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed what you read, Amanda. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.
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