July 2016
On Sale: July 1, 2016
Featuring: Samuel Brass; Esther
384 pages ISBN: 149262053X EAN: 9781492620532 Kindle: B01BX1PIOM Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
Often when reading a romance, I’ll fall in love with a hero knowing full well
that the very qualities I find attractive on the page would probably annoy me in
reality. But there are definitely some male protagonists out there who could
potentially make a great real life boyfriend.
In no particular order, here are ten of my favorite romance heroes who, for
various reasons, I think make good boyfriend material:
Whittaker Cole from TEMPTING FATE. Obviously,
I’m a little bias where my own characters are concerned. But one of the things I
love most about Whit is his determination to always do the right thing and, just
as importantly, his willingness to admit when he gets it all wrong.
Roarke from the In Death
series—He has that sexy, sexy accent. Also, being able to take a private jet
to your personal tropical island paradise whenever the whim strikes you can only
be counted as a plus.
Sir Harry Valentine from WHAT HAPPENS IN
LONDON—Harry will make you laugh. Actually, nearly every hero in every Julia
Quinn book will make you laugh. And sense of humor is, for many of us, an
absolute must in a romantic partner.
Gabriel Arkwright–Gabriel is the hero in the third book of the Thief Takers
series, A DANGEROUS DECEIT. He makes the list for the simple fact
that he is neat. Really neat. And if you’re anything like me (not entirely neat)
you will probably appreciate having a boyfriend who isn’t opposed to doing a
little extra work around the house.
Derek Craven from DREAMING OF YOU. Derek is my
all-around, go-to, all-time favorite hero who I didn’t make up myself. I admit,
he might need some fine-tuning before I’d risk bringing him home to meet the
parents. But I’d be willing to give it a shot.
Any hero who knows his way around a kitchen. Any at all. A few
years ago, I was permanently excused from having to contribute to the family
Thanksgiving dinner after I nearly sliced my finger off while making, of all
things, a salad. I envy and admire people with culinary skills. I also find them
convenient to have around.
Gideon Haverston from NEARLY A LADY—Gideon is the
hero from the first book in my Haverston series, and he is another man with a
well developed sense of humor. But while this former sea captain’s sense of the
absurd will definitely tickle your funny bone, he gets his own spot because he’s
also the kind of guy who’s just as eager to be tickled back. Who doesn’t
appreciate a guy who laughs at all your jokes?
Harry Rutledge from TEMPT ME AT TWILIGHT. He’s
another fixer-upper if we’re talking about bringing him into reality, but he
makes the cut anyway because he’s sharp as a whip. And smart people are just
plain hot. Plus, he could finally solve that Rubik’s cube you’ve had lying
around since the sixth grade.
Connor O’Dwyer from SHADOW SPELL—He’s magic! I
don’t know what else you could possibly want, but whatever it is, he could
probably get it for you. Because he’s magic.
And last, but not least:
Sir Samuel Brass from the second book in my Thief Takers series, A GIFT FOR GUILE—Because
he’s an animal lover. Some people melt when they see a big, strong man with a
baby in his arms. I melt when I see a man cuddling his dog. It can be a
Pekingese or a Pit Bull. I really don’t care. If he treats his four-legged
friend with love, kindness and affection, there’s a good chance he’s a keeper.
On the page, or off.
GIVEAWAY
Who do you think would make good boyfriend material? One reader will get the
first in the Thief Takers series: A TALENT FOR TRICKERY
Alissa Johnson is a RITA-nominated author of historical romance. She
grew up on Air Force bases and attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota. She
currently resides in the Arkansan Ozarks where she spends her free time keeping
her Aussie dog busy, visiting with family, and dabbling in archery.
She's a liar. She's a con. She's a thief. And God help him,
but he'll do anything to keep her safe.
Beautiful and conniving, maddening and brilliant, Esther is everything
private detective Samuel Brass shouldn't want. Esther knows she's put herself in
terrible danger, but nothing will stop her from making amends-not her family's
enemies, not old fears, and certainly not the domineering, interfering, and
undeniably handsome former officer of the Scotland Yard. Yet whenever he's near,
Samuel makes her long for a life that can never be hers...and wish she were
worthy of being saved.
Second in an exciting late Victorian romance series from a RITA Award
nominee!
Romance Historical
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I think Sir Harry Valentine would make a good boyfriend material! Love that he makes you laugh and has a sence of humor! (Bonnie Capuano 7:52pm July 6, 2016)
Connor O'Dwyer, love a man that is magic. (Melissa Basnight 11:50pm July 6, 2016)
Jamie Fraser from the Outlander books would make good boyfriend material. He's kind and has a sense of honor and would do ANYTHING for Claire. (LaRonda Atchison 2:28am July 7, 2016)
Jamie Fraser is at the top of my list. (Janie McGaugh 1:28pm July 7, 2016)
Roarke from the In Death series. Love sexy accents!!!! (Teresa Ward 9:44pm July 7, 2016)
Gideon..I like a guy with a good sense of humor. (Jackie Wisherd 1:28am July 8, 2016)
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy ;) Men who are animal lovers and love kids :) Someone who is respectful, kind, generous, good sense of humor...Best of luck to everyone (Holly Loch 2:40am July 8, 2016)
Gabriel Allon is my favorite since he is a man with strength and conviction. (Sharon Berger 12:07pm July 8, 2016)
Harry Rutledge would be my guy ! He's a fixer-upper and smart . I like a man that can do most of the repairs around the house and knows what you need also , he wants to make me happy . (Joan Thrasher 12:26pm July 8, 2016)
Bond...James Bond How fun and exciting it would be to travel around with him! (Joy Isley 12:43pm July 8, 2016)
A man with a sense of humor, not to mention tall dark and handsome like Roark & Mr. Darcy! (Sharon Shearouse 1:53pm July 8, 2016)
Roark is my favorite good boyfriend material. He knows when to push and when to back off. I couldn't resist his Irish accent and that he could buy anything. (Kai Wong 1:57am July 9, 2016)
Oh, wow. That's a long list of book boyfriend material. Totally agree with the humor.
I want to add a couple more LK heroes: Cam and Leo from the Hathaway series. Also the hero in DEVIL IN WINTER is a fave of mine. (Ela Raymundo 2:44am July 9, 2016)
I'm just starting to get my feet wet as far as books from this era, and am about ankle-deep, so forgive me for my choice. I think that Ranger, from the Janet Evanovich series would actually make a pretty good boyfriend. He's attentive, has money, servants to take care of your every need, and he knows how to take care of a woman!! He's also supposed to be easy on the eyes, and is very good and protecting a woman if she needs it. Congratulations on your latest book, and I'm looking forward to reading it!! (Peggy Roberson 7:32am July 10, 2016)
I'm afraid they change as often as I start a new book. In which case I have no favorite. (Nancy Luebke 4:57pm July 10, 2016)
I'd have to say Sherlock Holmes. He's certainly not the marrying kind but I think he'd make a really fun boyfriend. (Nancy Marcho 6:11pm July 10, 2016)
someone kind and with a good sense of humor (Diane Sallans 9:52pm July 11, 2016)
Wow, I'd have to say every man in every romance novel I have read so far! (Lily Shah 10:24am July 12, 2016)
Sir Harry Valentine all the way!!!! (Bonnie Capuano 9:46pm July 12, 2016)
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