I think that the greatest thing about this interview is that Cindy Gerard knows her readers and is willing to give it to them.
I know that it is all the rage and authors may be pushed by their publishers to venture into the paranormal, but its quite a jump from the genres their readers prefer. I do not mean to suggest that authors should not write only RS, for example. I read contemporary, historicals and straight suspense. It may be me but the vampire thing and books that are way out there are not what authors I read generally write. Lately, authors that I never would have expected are venturing there.
I know this might seem inconsistent, but I do read J.D.Robb and know what to expect just as I do when I read Nora Roberts.
Anyway, I am glad that I know what I am getting from Cindy Gerard, and that is terrific RS.
Good luck with your debut novel, I will be on the lookout for it Joan!
Don't know if I am too late for the contest debacle but you got me thinking ....a very scary thing to do.
There are so many tortured heroes that I love. The great thing about these internet things is that you remember books and authors you read! I've been reading popular books for over 30 years.
The point is I had forgotten about Jackson Rule, definitely a tortured man. My favorite has to be Pierce Quincy from Lisa Gardner. Also, Darcy, Jamie Fraser, all the guys in Kathryn Shay's Trust Me,and David Hunter from Karen Rose (how many books did he suffer from unrequited love?)
I also love Morgan Tallchief from Dinah McCall/Sharon. Salas Tallchief.
"Last" but not least are your LFRAIOLI guys. I'm going to miss that sertes.