After years of self-imposed exile, Emie Sinclair-Douglas is ready. Security expert Josiah ?Cut? Cutler didn?t want her when she was too young to handle him, but now it?s time to get him out of her system?or into her bed.
September 2010
On Sale: September 1, 2010
Featuring: Josiah “Cut” Cutler; Emie Sinclair-Douglas
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Spies, private investigators, detectives, G-men, Special Forces, firefighters,
and so many more I’m missing I’m sure, all carry the same aura or “WOW!” factor
for me. Sexy is relative when it comes to just about anything. For example,
kilts are sexy—on people who can wear them. On Gerard Butler they’re downright
sinful! Now on Uncle Paolo who’s had way too much stuffed manicotti over his
lifetime… hmm, not so much. So sexy is as sexy looks? No, I don’t think so.
Men in uniform, men
who take risks, men who use their brawn for
most of the day in their jobs, do it for me, baby! So if I’d started out this
way, then this list could include so many more occupations.
• The Uniformed = garbage collectors wear them. So they’re sexy? Uh…we don’t
see too many calendar pin-ups of them, now do we?
• Risk Takers = sewer workers take a risk every time they submerge themselves
in sewer systems filled with...okay, sorry, yuck! Sexy?
• Brawny Lads =
farmers use big huge machines (this may have some
of you thinking, hmm, that’s sexy) to do most of the heavy lifting, but
hearing a friend describe her husband hurling bales of hay over a fence or into
a truck bed made me think, yeah, that’s sexy.
See where I’m going
with this? These three examples aren’t usually
very high on the list for sexy, but it doesn’t mean sexy sanitation; sewer
workers or farmers don’t exist. They do, I’ve met them, but not on the job.
Usually, they’re all cleaned up and not looking like they collect garbage, walk
through poo or plant corn. *sigh*
So, am I making any particular point here? Sexy jobs do exist! I think sexy is
a load of perception. My preconceived characteristics of men in sexy jobs
include them being: tough, hard, brave, and disciplined. And when rolled into a
tight, fit, well-defined, drool-worthy body that’s just plain über sexy, but
sadly, almost always FICTION. I’m not saying megawatt sexy men don’t exist?
They’re all over. However, I can’t help think they reside more in our
imaginations than in the real world.
Sexy jobs will always be sexy to me because of whom I think hold those jobs. A
few months ago, I attended a workshop sponsored by my RWA chapter. The speaker
was a former Green Beret. This bullet on his resume automatically puts the
poor man in the sexy category for me. Armed only with an attractive promo
picture of him, my perception is fed by imagining him having done all the
things I think Green Berets do. It doesn’t matter if I haven’t a clue what any
of this really looks like. The man is on top of my sexy list.
Well, now that you’ve heard my thoughts on sexy jobs, what jobs for men do you
think hold the most sex appeal? Don’t hold back.
Great blog, Gabriella! I don't think, in real life, we can narrow hot guys down based on their job. It's something within a guy that makes him hot, even more than the muscle factor.
Maybe that's one reason I don't find many actors particularly hot, because I'm always aware they are playing a part.
Love the pictures! Was it is about cowboys? Something about them riding horses -- nope, better not go there! (Becke Davis 9:28pm September 27, 2010)
Cops and firefighters are probably my favorite. Love men in uniforms! Margay (Margay Roberge 10:10am September 28, 2010)
I agree with Becke about the actors. They might be good looking, but have you seen them without their makeup? :>) Seriously, I think a man who takes care of himself is more sexy that a man in a uniform if the man in the uniform has a gut and an attitude. (Karin Tillotson 10:18am September 28, 2010)
I find that any man who can use his hands SEXY! Why? Because that is the man who will always be able to provide for you. He is the one who can fix what goes wrong around the house, and he will always have a job.
Also, I find those type of men are the ones who are in uniform, cowboys, special forces/ops, etc. You get the picture . . .
BTW, my husband of 30 years: Former Marine who works in a rock quarry! Very, very SEXY! (Cynthia Netherton 10:54am September 28, 2010)
A man who is there for you every day through thick and thin, doesn't notice your weight gain or your hair graying and still says I love you at the end of each day, that's a sexy man. (Diane Sadler 11:34am September 28, 2010)
Yep. The uniform factor gets to me every time. I like the clean-cut image and a nice haircut even across the back of the neck. I remember being on the train from Newark, NJ to NY and the guys looked proper and didn't break a sweat although the heat never shut off on the train and it sure was hot. (Alyson Widen 12:14pm September 28, 2010)
Diane has it right - that's the sexiest man alive! But uniforms do have their place in the listings.
Case in point: Sunday morning, a closed bout for my Roller Derby league. Our insurance requires that there are EMTs and an ambulance on hand at EVERY bout. The two that came this ambulance? Well, I'll be polite and just say that if they had had to run to take care of an emergency, the emergency would be over and done with before they got there. Talk about out of shape? And even worse, it was a man and a woman, and the WOMAN was in worse shape than the man!!
Monday morning: I'm at one of the buildings on the UW campus, when I hear sirens, and lo and behold, here come both an ambulance and a fire truck to park at the side of the building. Turns out, a girl started having seizures during a class, and 911 was called (rightfully so). I was going in to one part of the building when they were coming out, so I helped hold the doors. Talk about a difference in physical shape and readiness!!
Why such a big difference between Sunday's and Monday's uniforms? The following is my personal guess, but I'm also guessing it's probably correct. Sunday's people were private contractors, and most likely don't have to meet certain physical standards for their company. Monday's folks were city employees, and not just EMTs/Paramedics, but firefighters to boot. Good physical shape is high on the required list for that job.
Which would I rather have to rescue me if I needed it? Take a wild guess! Those were truly sexy-looking dudes!! (And yes, we DO have female firefighters/EMTs/Paramedics here in Madison, but they weren't on that call. However, the UW Policeman there was pretty sexy in her own right!!) (Can you tell I HATE being PC?)
Ok, what that had to do with today's topic, I'm not really sure, except for there can sometimes be a HUGE difference between the uniforms that we think are sexy, and the reality behind those uniforms.
Oh, pretty much the same ones that you do! Someone that has to use both brawn AND brain!! (Kelli Jo Calvert 12:38pm September 28, 2010)
Gosh, Gabriella!! After you ran through your list and I stopped drooling, I really had a hard time coming up with any!! I thought about construction workers or road workers, but that would be about it. Some guys in suits look good. You have to look at how the suit fits them to imagine the physique under it. I'm sure your new book will have everything covered, and I can't wait to read it!! (Peggy Roberson 1:05pm September 28, 2010)
this morning I saw a man hanging off the back of a garbage truck. he looked pretty hot.
Then I saw his jailer orange strips.
Some uniforms just can't be overlooked.... (Keri Ford 2:44pm September 28, 2010)
Definitely agree with the man in uniform thing. Or the man in jeans. Though a man in a tuxedo can do all kinds of things for me too. James Bond, anyone? But alpha males aside, it's a lot of fun taking a guy who isn't in a 'hot' job - say an accountant or a professor or maybe a computer hacker - and make him be a hero. In a book, I mean.
Keri, LOL. And Diane, yes, that's sexy. Totally. (Jennie Bentley 2:58pm September 28, 2010)
Cowboys top my list. Then military. (Mary Preston 5:35pm September 28, 2010)
Not just good with his hands but smart, too, that's what gets me going. (S Tieh 8:00pm September 28, 2010)
OMG! Everyone, thanks for stopping by!
Becke and Karin, I think you both called it on actors, but all's fair in fantasy, I guess and LOL! Didn't think about the make-up part.
Oh, I know Margay, men in uniform (MIU) make me weak!
Cynthia lucky you! And IMHO yes, you called it! Um...does your hubby still have his uniform? *wagging brows*
Diane, that's so romantic! I surround myself with the fiction of it, but I always love to hear it exists in real life! You go!
Allison, it is the clean part isn't it? I also associate MIU with control...which I would love to make them lose *snort*
Lynn, your story cracked me up! And the difference is interesting. That would have never occurred to me, but you're right. I want to know the guy (with maybe some assistance) could throw me over his shoulder...or at least drag me maybe...to safety! Geesh! :-)
Kelly Jo, we need to compare notes! I can't say enough about 'em, but I've always been attracted to funny guys. If they can laugh at themselves = gold!
Peggy, thanks so much! But for more, go get a drool cup and visit my FB page. You gotta see my pics. Hubba!
Keri, God luv ya! Jennie said it! Too funny!
When I think of cowboys, Mary, I always think of Sam Elliot. Sexy as hayell! (Gabriella Edwards 8:30pm September 28, 2010)
S Tieh, a thinking, resourceful, handy man. Hmm, yep, I likey!
Thanks for stopping by! (Gabriella Edwards 9:09pm September 28, 2010)
any man who works hard & doesn't "talk down" to me when I ask a question is sexy! (Diane Sallans 10:07pm September 28, 2010)
Congrats on the new release, Gabriella. I agree that men in uniform and in law enforcement are sexy because they put their lives in danger everyday. I also think doctors are sexy because they're intelligent and save lives. (Jane Cheung 10:10pm September 28, 2010)
I'm pretty much into the individual himself. Professors can be sexy - Indiana Jones comes to mind - both in and out of the classroom. Any man is sexy when he is out there spending time with his children, holding his baby. Sexy is an inner thing that shows through their actions. A body building hunk isn't sexy if he isn't a nice person inside. (Patricia Barraclough 10:59pm September 28, 2010)
Hi Diane! Yes! That's important, as well. Arrogance may have a place in fiction, if done well, but don't pat me on the head and tell me not to worry my pretty little head. Grrr!
Thanks, Jane! I missed docs! There's something about scrubs and stethoscopes, no? Or that darned white coat! GAW! I'm so easily pleased, LOL! (Gabriella Edwards 11:04pm September 28, 2010)
Gosh, Patricia, you're so right! I recently blogged about what character in movies or a book ruined it for any other man and Harrison Ford's Indy was mine. But it's the adventurer I see, mainly. Although he did look dreamy in that tweed didn't he? :-) Thanks for joining the chat! (Gabriella Edwards 11:08pm September 28, 2010)
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