Hi Connie! I'm so glad you stopped by!If you do get a chance to read FDNE I'd love to hear your thoughts. I think it's hard to strike that balance, and in my case, I had focused on the plot so much that I knew I needed to fill out the romance just a touch before the final version. Hopefully it works! Anne and Linda, Thanks for your comments. I think the comments seem headed in the direction of "be sure it enhances rather than detracts from story". Carey
Sharlene, Thanks for your comment. I think there are many wonderful novels that do not contain detailed love scenes. For me, for this story, I wanted the detail. That's why I think it's good to have level of sensuality spelled out somewhere, so readers can choose what's right for them. Best, Carey
Peggy, you are so right that it is difficult to get the scenes right and not use purple prose etc. I tried to stay true to the characters, and sometimes that got uncomfortable with the bad guy. On another note, my heart is with your family. I know it is in part my hope (as well as my expectation) that we will have a REAL vaccine soon, and also my own fears (since I lost my mom to breast cancer) that triggered me to spin this story. All my best, Carey
Mary Pau and GS Thanks so much for commenting. Without a strong story, the romance will fall flat. But I love chemistry between the h and h to make the perfect blend!
Me too Linda! Right, Pat, and thanks! Lena and Alyson, you make such good points about how the love scenes can elucidate how the partners treat one another, and who holds the power. Thanks! Carey
Taryn and Rachel, I have to admit I too, like the Smexy (the smart and sexy) forms of suspense more than the sweet. But, that said, I agree it isn't essential. Hey, look at Pride and Prejudice! Nacomy, I love the idea of readers spontaneously combusting! Denise, I agree about some books having too many love scenes. I hate to read a story where sex is used as filler because and isn't much substance. Maureen, Collen and Cheryl, you make good points. It needs to be in service of the story. Making the story real and complete is what this is all about! Thanks for joining the conversation! Carey