When you talk about romance novels, contemporary or otherwise, one certain character
will always come into the conversationโthe hero. Intellect, muscle, ink, and often
attitude for days, these men can make or break a novel like no other. And depending
on the hero you may find yourself fantasizing reading about a millionaire, a soldier,
a firefighter, and on and on. Because truthfully, if you can think of a hot guy with
a hot career, there has probably been a hero modeled after him.
And while I love a hero as much as the next girl, I am particularly fond of small
town Southern heroes, like the Hamilton brothers in my adult contemporary romance,
RACING HEARTS.
With their flannel shirts and worn jeans and cowboy hats, these brothers are sure to
steal your heart!
To prove my point, here are five reasons small town Southern hotties put the H in
H-O-T!
1. While no one would deny that a well-tailored suit is sexy, there is nothing
like a man in jeans, and
Southern men can always be found in a pair of worn, low-
hanging jeans, a fitted T-shirt and a come-here smile. Yum!
2. There is nothing sexier than a man who loves his family, and small town
Southern heroes are often family men. They come from huge families and want
nothing more than to support and care for them. Who can resist that?
3. An extension of the above,
Southern men can cook! Their mamas
wouldnโt have them roaming around the house doing nothing, so they put them to work
in the kitchen, and those skills are ready to sweep our heroines off their feet.
4. They have hot careers! Firefighters, handymen, officers, soldiers,
carpentersโsmall town romances are full of heroes who know how to get their hands
dirtyโฆin more ways than one. They can fix things around the house, rebuild a car, and
these men would never jump back from a snake in the yard. No, they arenโt afraid of
anything. Plus, tool belts are just hot.
5. Accents! Few women can resist the charm of an accent, and Southern men are
ready to talk their way into your heart!
For an introduction into the awesome-ness that is the Southern man, meet racehorse
trainer Trip Hamilton in
RACING HEARTS. You wonโt be sorry!
Melissa West writes heartfelt Southern romance and teen sci-fi romance, all
with lots of kissing. Because who doesn't like kissing? She lives outside of Atlanta,
GA with her husband and two daughters and spends most of her time writing, reading,
or fueling her coffee addiction.
Connect with Melissa at www.melissawestauthor.com or on Twitter @MB_West.
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In the lush heart of Kentucky, the Hamiltons are horse racing royalty, born to
produce champions. To win takes heart and soulโand to love takes the wild spirit of
the land itselfโฆ
The oldest of three headstrong brothers, Trip Hamilton is considered the best horse
trainer in the world. But he learned long ago to keep his focus on the horses and
away from the riders. Heโs seen the way heartbreak can waylay a career, and heโs
determined not to risk itโuntil a stubborn, sexy rider thunders into his life, breaks
his resolve, along with several of his rules, and takes his heart right out of the
gateโฆ
Emery Carlisle has a point to prove. Sheโll be the first woman to win the prestigious
Kentucky Derby, if only Trip will hire her, and let her ride the spirited colt she
fell for at first sight. He wonโtโunless she agrees to train with the horse at
Hamilton Stables, under his guidance. Itโs supposed to be strictly business, but as
the race approaches, and their undeniable chemistry builds, Trip and Emery may be
headed for the greatest win of allโas long as the losses of the past donโt gain on
themโฆ
I, too, find Southern men hot....love that accent! This was a very good interview and I thank you! I will also be on the look out for Melissa's book.
(Kathleen Bylsma 5:27pm October 28, 2015)
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