As a contemporary romance writer, I know that series set in small towns and tight-knit communities are insanely popular. But there’s also a danger that, as a series grows, those communities can begin to smother the vibrancy of later novels and their characters. This isn’t just a danger with small-town contemporary romance. It can happen… Continue reading How a small community can smother your characters
Tag: Victoria Dahl
Sisters are doing it for themselves
I don’t have any sisters. I have a “little” (i.e. younger, but now well over six feet of muscles that belong on a romance cover) brother. You might remember him from my post The problem with having an alpha male brother. My brother and I never got along when we were kids, though I can’t… Continue reading Sisters are doing it for themselves
Review: Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
One of the best contemporary romances I’ve read this year. Six months ago, uptight Eric Donovan went to a business expo and had a steamy night of passion with the manager of a local erotic boutique. Problem? He used his bad-boy younger brother’s name. For one night, he wanted to be someone else, without all… Continue reading Review: Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
Winner of the Victoria Dahl giveaway!
Thanks to everyone who commented on my interview with Victoria Dahl, and a big thanks to Victoria for giving away a signed copy of BAD BOYS DO! The lucky winner is…Patti W! Patti, I’ve emailed you asking for your address. If you haven’t received it, please check your spam folder. This week you can win… Continue reading Winner of the Victoria Dahl giveaway!
Interview with Victoria Dahl – & giveaway!
Victoria Dahl could scribble a grocery list on a Post-It and I’d clear my schedule to read it. Her books are full of the same kind of sarcastic, witty people I like to surround myself with in real life. And her novels are emotionally gripping but still manage to be so hot I’ve found myself… Continue reading Interview with Victoria Dahl – & giveaway!