This week on Sold!, Harlequin Romantic Suspense author Jennifer Morey reveals her Secret Crush and tells us why men who accept change are the ultimate heroes!
Raith De Matheis from the third book in my Ivy Avengers miniseries, One Secret Night. Not only do I love his name, I love that he’s a man with a secret identity who does independent black ops. Tough and morally sound, he’s decided on his path—until the story starts. He finds himself falling for a woman who could expose him, and his estranged father brings news that further shakes his foundation. Big changes ahead for this character! Can he rise up to the challenge?
A man who resists change isn’t very interesting to me. He can resist it a little, and I think everyone does at first, but life gets stagnant, plugging along at a predictable pace, when everything stays the same. Nothing exciting ever happens. The more breathless moments in life, the more rewarding life is.
I’m fascinated by men who aren’t afraid to take chances on progress, moving forward, or on experiences that lead to growth. Whether they’ve lost a job or a woman they love, men who get back up onto their feet and strive to do better the next time have real crush potential with me. If a man takes charge of the chaos and looks for opportunity, I’m cheering. If he is easily beaten by negativity, takes the easy way out, or relies on others to succeed, a goodbye is on the way. Either that or a closed book!
Jennifer Morey
What trait do you love most in a hero? Comment below and tell us your #SecretCrush!
Comments ( 7 )
I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!