My latest release,
COLTON'S
SECRET BODYGUARD , is a romantic suspense, and writing in that genre is a
unique balance between the love story and the thriller. It's great to have this
opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences about what makes a good
romantic suspense.
For me it's all about tension.
I suppose, before I started writing romantic suspense, I had a vague idea that
it was a romance with a mystery thrown in. I couldn't have been more wrong. A
real romantic suspense is a blend of the two. There must be a developing
relationship between the hero and heroine, but there must also be a powerful
thriller. Unusually for a romance, the outside tension is just as important as
the emotional and sexual tension. As an author, the challenge is to ensure that
both are carefully crafted and equally balanced.
The mystery and its conclusion must be as visible, believable, and important as
the romance. It is not the story of two lovers who happen to be in danger. The
mystery impacts on their romance and shapes them as a couple until they emerge
changed, by their emotional journey
and the danger to which they have
been exposed.
The author's responsibility is to keep the threads of love story and mystery
entwined throughout. This includes:
The Coltons of
Roaring Springs
His mission: keep her safe, no matter whatโฆ
A Coltons of Roaring Springs thriller
Just as Bree Colton is about to take the local art world by storm, someone is
determined to sabotage her successโฆunless Rylan Bennet can keep her safe. Bree
doesn't want anyone to protect herโnot even gorgeous Rylan, whose secrets
threaten them both. But can the former soldier win the battle for Bree's heart
and the war against a sinister foe?
Romance Suspense
[Harlequin Romantic Suspense, On Sale: April 1,
2019, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9781488041235 / eISBN: 9781488041235]
JANE GODMAN writes paranormal romance for Harlequin Nocturne and SMP Romance
and thrillers for Harlequin Romantic Suspense. She also self publishes her
historical and gothic stories. She has been a Romantic Times Reviewers Choice
Nominee and The Romance Reviews Readers' Choice Award Winner.
Jane worked in a variety of shops, bars, and offices before settling into a
career as a teacher. She was born in Scotland and has lived in Germany, Wales,
Malta, South Africa, and England. Jane still gets the urge to travel, although
these days she tends to head for a Spanish beach, or a European city that is
steeped in history.
When she isn't reading or writing romance, Jane enjoys cooking and spending time
with her family. She is married to a lovely man, has two grown up children and
has recently discovered the joy of becoming a grandparent (to two gorgeous boys).
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