Just purchased this book; we have that major cold front happening here in Va., need a steamy book to keep things warm (since a real hero is AWOL right now.) Doesn't mean I am not interested in winning the GC, there's always your next book....
Also a Castiel fan, love the episode when Dean "dreams" Cas is a human rebel team member who spends his days getting stoned and teaching the new females the joys of orgies, in between missions. It was hysterical!
Growing up I was never taught that there were differences between white and black. My parents always ensured that we (my brother, sister and I) never felt any different from anyone around us. We grew up in Naval communities in California and New England, never feeling strange as two of the only three black students in the entire school. The first time I was ever called a racial slur was in college in Virginia - surprising to find such ignorance at an old, revered educational establishment.... To this day, I think that may have been the last.
I like to read about a series of "characters," either family, friends, co-workers, etc. That tie adds something to the story, and also insures that one does not need to read each book to understand the others (if they are well-written.)
I have enjoyed so many of Laura Kaye's novels, beginning with Hearts in Darkness, which I found to be exceptional. Reading One Night With a Hero only cemented my belief that she is a fantastic writer with great emotional depth and a true gift for characterization. I truly loved this book! Can't wait for the next....
I love reading the bits and pieces that go into an author's writing process, so thank you! As to what I like best - the beginning is always exciting if it is done well (and yours are.) Something that draws in the reader, enticing us in some special way. If I win (smile) an autographed bookplate would be wonderful, I own both books already, and can just add it to my copy. Maybe you can send the book to someone else, and send an electronic version?