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Annie Seaton | Sweet or Sexy...
December 10, 2013
I'm excited to be back at Fresh Fiction talking about...finding my sweet voice.
Especially in the week my latest sweet romance, TANGLING WITH THE CEO has
been released. In high school, Annie Seaton, author of The Affairs Series and DANGEROUS DESIRE had two
goals. First, I always wanted to be the sweet girl. You know, a bit like Sandy
in Grease ... or like Samantha in Sixteen Candles. But nah ... I
was always the academic one. I was the serious one with the glasses on and my
head down writing stories and screenplays... stories all with happily ever
afters. But I was always fascinated by and quietly watched the bad boys from afar. And second, I wanted to live by the beach. Loved that scene where Sandy and
Danny got together at the beach, just like From Here to Eternity. So I
read sweet romances, dreamed of holidays by the ocean... and watched those boys. On to university and sitting in lectures, my head was still full of sweet
romance stories, and not the stream-of-consciousness techniques I was studying
in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse. Don't get me wrong, I loved
reading the classics and more literary works and I did write a brilliant thesis
on stream of consciousness. But the call of sweet romance was always there. Then came the career ...and
marriage...and kids. When I had a hard day at the office, I would go home and
lose myself in a sweet romance, that is, after the shopping was done, dinner was
cooked, and the kids were bathed! So fast forward to today...kids grown up, I retired young and then I indulged
myself in writing romance. So sweet or sexy? I sat down to write a sweet romance, but those sassy gals and bad boys hijacked
my sweet intentions. It must have been the places I took them, when my desire to
live by the water kicked in — the yachts, the tropical islands, the
Mediterranean beaches. The smell of coconut oil, the crashing of the waves, and
the glistening tanned bodies set the pages sizzling. But my love for sweet romance still beckoned so I decided to also try my hand at
writing my own sweet romance. My first book in the Half Moon Bay series, TANGLING WITH THE CEO was
released on 9th December. I took the wanting, the lingering glances,
the brief touches and put them into a romance that reflects the trials and
tribulations of living and loving in the twenty first century and brought in a
strong sense of home, community and family, rather than the emphasis on the sexy. I do hope my readers love it... I just loved creating that town of Nebbiton on
Half Moon Bay! Oh, and as well as writing my sweet romances (and a few sexy ones too...love
those bad boys) I got to live by the beach. When I'm not sitting in my writing
chair gazing at the Pacific Ocean, you can find me sailing in my favorite place
in the world, the Whitsunday Islands, where I set many of my stories, including
the giveaway below. Here's the blurb for TANGLING WITH THE CEO Mixing business with pleasure never felt so right. Blake Buchanan and Anastasia Delaney were roommates in college and could never
see eye to eye about anything. The only time their walls came down was during
one night of passion before Ana left without a word, never expecting to cross
paths with Blake again. Years later, Blake has made his millions. He comes back to Ana's small
California town to manage a corporate takeover that will close down the home
restoration business she's poured her heart and soul into. The fiery Ana is
determined to convince money-minded Blake of her business's worth, but when a
family emergency throws them together, their walls come tumbling down once again... Problem is, Blake's business-first position hasn't changed. And Ana can't fall
for the man who could become her boss—it's not only her job at stake, but
her heart. To find out more about Annie and her books, visit www.annieseatonromance.com. You
can also connect with her on her blog, Facebook and Twitter (@annieseaton26) Annie is giving away a copy of first sweet/sexy Indulgence book HOLIDAY AFFAIR to one
commenter. What do you prefer to read? Sweet or sexy? Or somewhere in between?
Comments
41 comments posted.
Re: Annie Seaton | Sweet or Sexy...
Great post, Annie. I have to say I prefer the sexy romances, especially ones set in
exotic locations. Congrats on the new release!!!
(Jennifer St George 3:11am December 10, 2013)
I prefer sweet, but read both. Best wishes with this new release, Annie.
(Sherry Gloag 3:14am December 10, 2013)
I am an in between, like them both. Depends on my mood.
(Shari Bartholomew 3:21am December 10, 2013)
I feel like to have good a great book you need a balanced mix of both. It fills the reader's needs and keeps their attention
(Brandi Gillilan 3:30am December 10, 2013)
Thanks gals... it is all about balance, isn't it.
(Annie Seaton 3:33am December 10, 2013)
I actually prefer a mix of both...depending on my day. Thank you for writing great stories.
(C Culp 6:07am December 10, 2013)
I like all romances - sweet , sexy or in between. One of them will suit my mood.
(Debra Guyette 6:39am December 10, 2013)
I like them both.... depends on my mood and how I'm spending my night, lol
(Renita McKinney McKinney 7:07am December 10, 2013)
I like them both. Depends on my mood and the story that goes with it.
(Bette Hansen 7:44am December 10, 2013)
I like to read both, together or separately, although I lean
more toward sexy. I've got to be in the right mood to read
sweet... ;)
(Diana Huffer 8:17am December 10, 2013)
I think I'd pick somewhere in between. This book is now on my list!!!! Thanks
(Bonnie Capuano 8:29am December 10, 2013)
Lately I've been reading books that are more on the sweet side, or more in between. Some of the sexy books that I've been reading lately have been more on the raunchy side than sexy, and that's been a bit of a turn off for me. They haven't been on the tasteful side. Anyway, the sweet side could have to do with either my mood, or the time of the season. Your book sounds like the perfect addition for my reading collection for this time of year. I need a few good books to hunker down with in this cold, snowy weather up North, and your book will definately fit the bill. Have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year!!
(Peggy Roberson 8:30am December 10, 2013)
Sounds interesting!
(Richard Proctor 9:56am December 10, 2013)
Sweet with sexy oh so yum.
(Denise Van Plew 9:57am December 10, 2013)
I read Tangling With the CEO and it a great book. Recommend it to everyone...sexy, sweet, emotional, and witty!
(Gloria Herrera 10:12am December 10, 2013)
I've always been the sweet girl, too! Can't wait to read
this!
(Maria Proctor 10:17am December 10, 2013)
I like the sweet, romantic ones.
(Melissa Romine 10:26am December 10, 2013)
Well it'll be great if I can have best of both worlds :) I've not read any of your
books but you bet I'll be checking it out. Thanks for the excerpt. Definitely
interesting.
(Jeannie Lim 10:45am December 10, 2013)
I like to read both. I need to mix it up a bit so I don't get
into a reading rut.
(Karin Anderson 10:49am December 10, 2013)
Sexy definately, guess it is fun to fantasize.
(Deana Connelly 11:03am December 10, 2013)
I enjoy both sweet and sexy books...
(Colleen Conklin 11:57am December 10, 2013)
Funny, I think a sweet romance is more sexy than a sexy romance. It leaves much more to look forward to--off stage!
(Eileen Dandashi 11:59am December 10, 2013)
I like to read both but I am voting for sexy :)
(Trisha Hudson 12:47pm December 10, 2013)
I like them both, depending on my mood. Though the sweet ones
have the bonus that I can share with my teenaged daughter--if
I feel like sharing, that is ;)
(Becky Moe 1:15pm December 10, 2013)
I like to read all types. Depends the mood I am in.
(Sue Galuska 1:28pm December 10, 2013)
I can go either way as long as there are good characters in the book.
(Laura Gullickson 1:55pm December 10, 2013)
Depends on my mood. Just like some days I want kids, then no kids,
cowboys, etc.
(Michelle Schafer 2:25pm December 10, 2013)
Depends on my mood that day. Maybe both and a little bit Sassy too!
(Carolyn Rhodes 6:49pm December 10, 2013)
I love both, but maybe sweet a little more :)
(Dawn Wilson 7:50pm December 10, 2013)
Sassy mouth, sweet demeanor. That's me. Now if we ask my husband....
(Marcia Berbeza 9:41pm December 10, 2013)
I like both. Sometimes together. Sometimes separate.
(Glenda Martillotti 11:08pm December 10, 2013)
Def somewhere in between. However I have my days when sweet just is
what I need to escape the harsh realities of life!
(Vicki Hancock 11:52pm December 10, 2013)
Both - If the story is good I'll read it.
(Marcy Shuler 12:04pm December 11, 2013)
I loved Tangling with the CEO! AND I'm looking forward to
reading more of your books!
(Linda Townsend 6:30am December 11, 2013)
Oh... and a bit of both... I'm sorry I didn't answer your
question!
(Linda Townsend 6:31am December 11, 2013)
I enjoy both
(Rita Wray 10:18am December 11, 2013)
I like both, separate or together.
(Susan Falkler 12:26pm December 11, 2013)
I prefer sweet with a little bit of sexy in my books.
(Carol Woodruff 6:44pm December 11, 2013)
I am reading more variety of authors not that I have my Kindle
than when I was just reading from paperback. I am finding all
kinds of authors that I really had not given a try to be very
good and keeps my attention as well as finding that I am
enjoying the books. Tina Ullrich
(Tina Ullrich 8:43pm December 11, 2013)
I have my preference depending on my mood. I love them sweet and sexy and with a bit in between.
(Kai Wong 12:18pm December 12, 2013)
It depends upon what I feel like reading actually.
(Mary Preston 9:30pm December 12, 2013)
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