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Talia Hunter | Falling in Love with My Hero
March 11, 2015
There’s a great line in The Fault In Our Stars that says: “I fell in
love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” For me that
perfectly sums up the way I fell for Max, the hero of my new book, HOW TO MASTER A
MILLIONAIRE. 
Just like getting to know somebody in real life, I came to know Max slowly. When
I first got the idea for the book all I knew about him is that he was a
strong-willed actor who needs to play a submissive for a movie role – a role he
needed help with. Slowly, other parts of his personality started to form. Max is only just getting
his big acting break. He started his career as a model, and he has the
confidence and self-assuredness that comes with being at the top of that
profession. After all, it must take a large dollop of confidence to be able to
strip down to your underwear for a billboard shoot! Then I realized that the reason Max finds it so difficult to take orders came
from his childhood. Neglected by a drug-addicted mother, he became used to
fending for himself from a young age. When his mother died and he was forced
into a foster home, he developed a hatred of not being in control of his life.
Acting was a way he could escape from that life and become someone else, which
is why he loves the stage, and why he’s so good at what he does. To write a hero who leapt off the pages and came to life for the reader, I
needed to fall in love with that hero myself. To do that, Max needed to be just
as complex as any man you might meet in real life. Once I started finding out
who Max was underneath, and stripping back his layers, he was easy to fall in
love with. He has secrets in his past that made my heart throb for him, and the
way he overcame those hardships had me cheering for him just as loudly as my
heroine does! Of course, when Max took his full shape in my imagination, it didn’t hurt that
he was sizzling hot, with rippling abs and a body to die for. He really is my
perfect book boyfriend. And what makes him even more perfect is that because
he’s fictional, my hubby of eighteen years need never know about the other great
love in my life! GiveawayI’m giving away a $10 Amazon Gift Voucher and a copy of HOW TO MASTER A
MILLIONAIRE (ebook only) – I hope you fall in love with Max, too!
To go into the draw, leave a comment to tell me what quality your ideal book
boyfriend would most need to have to win your heart. Would it be a great bod, a
passionate nature, self confidence, or something else? About HOW TO MASTER A MILLIONAIREWhen he scores the lead role in a feature film, millionaire model-turned-actor
Max Oberon won’t let anything mess up his big break. But there’s a problem. His
character’s submissive relationship is a big part of the movie, and Max can’t
seem to make it convincing. Solution? Five days with a dominatrix should help
him overcome his need for total control. Ally’s life is one hot mess. A broke blogger, this story could be her chance to
get back on her feet. If Ally can pass herself off as a dominatrix, she can
publish a tell- all article and get the money she needs to keep from losing
everything. So what if she’s clueless about anything kinky, and her abusive ex
left her with a self-confidence problem? Although Ally can’t give orders and Max hates taking them, together they
discover new ways of commanding pleasure. But will Ally’s deception destroy
their one chance at love? Fresh Pick on
March 12, 2015 | Read Fresh Fiction's ReviewAbout Talia HunterTalia
Hunter likes writing about smart, funny women, and the men who set their
hearts on fire. Her motto is, If you aren't laughing, you aren't doing it right. A formerly committed city dweller, she's recently moved to the country. She's
put in a veggie garden, learned how to make bread, and is now the proud owner of
a pair of gum boots. These days she spends time Googling important questions
such as how to cope with a runaway zucchini crop (make fritters), and narrowing
down exactly what kind of giant hairy spider might be eyeballing her from the
washing tub.
Comments
33 comments posted.
Re: Talia Hunter | Falling in Love with My Hero
Hi Talia! I'd need him to be sensitive on some level- in
private only is even better. I love a strong alpha male
that is willing to let his guard down with his lady. So
hot!
(Michelle Tweedy 10:48am March 11, 2015)
Hmmm, a guy that lets his personality shine and is willing to open himself to love.
(Colleen Conklin 1:13pm March 11, 2015)
My ideal book boyfriend needs to be kind and passionate.
There needs to be a goodness in his heart and an ability to
show the one he loves his true feelings for her.
(Stephanie Schumacher 2:18pm March 11, 2015)
He would have to be faithful, romantic, and funny. :)
(Ollie Moss 4:18pm March 11, 2015)
My ideal book boyfriend needs to be a
strong alpha male but a righteous one.
i love a man that earns respect from
love instead of gaining it by scaring
others till they become obedient.
(Sarah Hansrote 4:52pm March 11, 2015)
So funny. I found my ideal man a long time ago. He wasn't
the most handsome or glib gentleman that I dated. But he
shared my sense of humor, he came from a similar background
that placed family first, and he loved me. It took him so
long to tell me that, that I knew once he said the words, it
would be forever. We will have been married 37 years in
August.
(Marcia Berbeza 9:58pm March 11, 2015)
My man needs to be man enough to charge of my wild woman side...
(Angela Johnson 5:58am March 12, 2015)
Sense of humor!
(Amy Higgison 6:30am March 12, 2015)
To take care of my needs as much as he takes care of his!
(Monique Daoust 6:42am March 12, 2015)
He needs to be passionate, believe in justice, and be
trustworthy.
(Vanessa Primer 9:00am March 12, 2015)
My ideal book boyfriend is confident, has a sense of humor
and protective.
(Rachael Brown 9:15am March 12, 2015)
My husband was very confident, almost cocky, when we met and that's what attracted me to him initially :) He also has a wonderful sense of humor, and a relaxed nature. Those are my top three must have qualities.
(Jennifer Talbert 9:51am March 12, 2015)
Someone who can communicate with me well, both verbally and physically ... is protective of me ... and can carry me easily (hubba hubba).
(Elaine Seymour 9:58am March 12, 2015)
Hello Talia, the qualities I want my BBF to have are strength,
manliness and protectiveness.
(Linda Romer 11:12am March 12, 2015)
Oh, he needs to be so many things. He has to be smart, funny,
caring, selfless. He has to have a winning smile. He has to
be able to deliver an amazing hug.
(Kim Matlock 2:08am March 13, 2015)
A strong core of honor.
(Janie McGaugh 4:19pm March 13, 2015)
He would have to have those eyes. You know the ones that are beautiful, dreamy, intelligent, honest, and can look into your soul, without making you feel awkward or out of place. They are the eyes of an "Old Soul". And with that comes a person who is confident in what and who he is. Nice bod wouldn't hurt either!
(S W 5:13pm March 13, 2015)
You are a new author to me so hope I win.
(Judy Ferguson 7:36pm March 13, 2015)
Sensitive and nice to everyone if that is a good pick .
(Chris K 10:53pm March 13, 2015)
Self confidence would come into play a whole lot because I
would want him to have that to serve me and others wonderfully
as he does him
(Mary Byars 10:56pm March 13, 2015)
Passionate nature would be best for me because of the love to
be around everyone and helpful towards others and to help them
achieve their goals.
(Angela Mansfield 11:54pm March 13, 2015)
Dream come true is a millionaire and alpha man
(Susan Gannon 9:16am March 14, 2015)
I'm not sure there is one quality for a dream book boyfriend but I mostly like when the character isn't perfect.
(Pam Howell 12:00pm March 14, 2015)
Would love to win this! Sounds like a great read!
(Denise Austin 2:04pm March 14, 2015)
Love this, can´t wait for my chance to read!
Happy Saturday!
//Linda
(Linda Larsson 7:09pm March 14, 2015)
My ideal boyfriend is confident, passionate, kind to me, and protective of me.
(Carol Woodruff 7:32pm March 14, 2015)
My ideal boyfriend would be self-confident and kind.
(Michele Hayes 8:50pm March 14, 2015)
He's a nice person, and has a sense of humor.
(Deb Pelletier 9:11pm March 14, 2015)
A true and genuine heart.
(Ashley Applebee 9:14pm March 14, 2015)
Patience and laughter.
(Laura Gullickson 10:13pm March 14, 2015)
I love The Fault is in Our Stars.
The lovers and partners I most enjoy in books are great conversationalists, who
listen and respond and laugh and play.
(Mary Ann Dimand 10:21pm March 14, 2015)
He needs to be honest, caring, sweet, funny,
sexy and loving. And never cheats!!!
(Sherry Cockerham 11:16pm March 31, 2015)
(Sherry Cockerham 11:17pm March 31, 2015)
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