Those books that just won’t let us go?
by Lucy Monroe
We’ve all read those special books that keep replaying in our mind’s eye, those stories we have to go back and read over and over again. Haven’t we? I know I have, more than a few. My library wouldn’t be so full otherwise. (I only keep the books I like to read again. ::wink::)
As an author, there are stories that have the same pull, but these ones are inside my own mind. They’re characters that keep talking to me and each other, plots that get replayed over and over again until I have no choice but to write them. Wedding Vow of Revenge was one of those stories. The concept of the hero as the villain is one I love to play with, but it’s not always an easy story to write. In fact, it’s one of the hardest. You have to redeem this guy who has caused the heroine, whom you love and hope your readers do too, so much angst.
Angelo Gordon made the perfect anti-hero, but could I bring him to hero status by the end of the book? That was the question I played with long before I finally decided to write his and Tara’s story. It’s my sincere hope I pulled it off for my readers because I know I fell for the broken alpha hero long before the book was over.
That’s a weakness of mine, those guys who look and act so put together, but are broken on the inside and need love to heal them.
True love was Angelo’s only chance at true happiness because it was the only emotion strong enough to break through his other barriers. How real was that love? Read Wedding Vow of Revenge and let me know what you think. :)
What are your favorite revenge stories? For me, Lynne Graham is a master storyteller on this theme and I couldn’t possibly just pick one of her titles. How about you?
Hugs and happy reading,
Lucy
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Lucy, great post. I so agree Lynne Graham is incredible.
Thank you for being with us, Lucy! Sorry to be so far behind on everything. My little girl broke her arm last week and we’ve been nuts trying to get her to the specialist, etc. Things seem settled a bit now, but who knows?
Great post, by the way!
Heather R.