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Alexandra Benedict | The Reunion Romance
May 14, 2009
For me, the main appeal of a reunion romance is the prospect of getting a
second chance at love. Have you ever wondered "if only ...?" or "I wish I had
known then what I know now"? Time and experience seasons us, and the reunion
romance offers characters the opportunity to right past wrongs.
As an author, writing a reunion romance can be fun (I get to start off with the
passion and emotion), but it can also be challenging as the lead characters
already know each other; there’s no "getting to know you" period, for the hero
and heroine already share a history. I, then, have to inform the reader about
the characters’ pasts, weave their time together "off stage" into the central
story. In the end, the effort is worthwhile.
The first book in The Hawkins Brothers series THE INFAMOUS ROGUE (Avon
Books, August 2009) is a reunion romance between pirate Captain James Hawkins
and sassy Sophia Dawson. Seven years ago, the lovers parted ways, but soon the
couple learn old passions still burn ... and there might be hope for their
stormy love affair, after all.
Do you enjoy reunion romances? Or do you prefer tales where the hero and
heroine have clean slates?
Comments
13 comments posted.
Re: Alexandra Benedict | The Reunion Romance
I love the reunion romances, it's great too see the people back together. Your book sounds great!
Penney 5-14-09
(Penney Wilfort 11:58am May 14, 2009)
Reunion romances sound like a good idea. To reacquaint main characters who've been through a lot with and without each other is a nice wish equivalent to a dream state. Sign me up, because wouldn't it be amazing to have a wish come true to life.
(Alyson Widen 12:18pm May 14, 2009)
It depends on the circumstance; I've loved both kinds of stories under the right circumstances!
(Kelli Jo Calvert 12:25pm May 14, 2009)
I enjoy reunion romances - two of my high school classmates met at one of our reunions. Both of their mates had died and they ended up marrying each other.
(Karin Tillotson 1:11pm May 14, 2009)
I think that it's really cool to see your old flames and maybe pick up where you left off (if you're both free that is). Sometimes it better the second time around.
(JoAnn White 1:55pm May 14, 2009)
I love reunion romances - not only do you get a chance for a do over but there is history that can be built upon.
(Joy Harris 3:01pm May 14, 2009)
I love reunion romances. I bet there are a lot of folks out there who if able to, would love a chance to reunite with that one great love. A reunion romance gives the next best thing, a chance to read a great story and put ourselves in the heroine's shoes!
(Kay Martinez 7:55pm May 14, 2009)
The reunion is a good plot line. The
ability to revisit the past and try to
correct mistakes or do what should have
been done gives a story so many
possibilities.
(Patricia Barraclough 11:14pm May 14, 2009)
I like both!
(LuAnn Morgan 11:17pm May 14, 2009)
Greetings Readers! Thanks for posting your thoughts and personal stories. It's been fun for me, penning a reunion romance. I enjoyed it so much, I went back and created a novella that features the couple's first love affair! Readers can now delve deep into the h/h's past. If you'd like to learn more about the book/novella and my new series, visit: www.TheHawkinsBrothers.ca. Cheers!
(Alexandra Benedict 1:41pm May 15, 2009)
Thanks, I'd love to read the "prequel"!
(Mari M. 4:44pm May 15, 2009)
I so love a reunion story! I love how they get to mend and grow and heal and all that! I'm excited about This one!!
Cool will check out LuAnn
(Cathie Morton 9:41pm May 18, 2009)
I have never read a reunion romance, but I love the idea. Everyone deserves a second chance.
(Patsy Hagen 1:42pm May 19, 2009)
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