Some plots just trip our
switches. To launch a new blog series
about my favorite things, I thought
plots the best place to start.
What are mine?
My Marriage of Convenience plot, Regency style! |
I love a marriage of
convenience. People who decide or who are forced to marry for a reason neither
likes, but for some other reason must give in to is one where I get to savor a
conflict that many experience.
Some wed for fortune. Others
because they are blinded by fame. Others because they mistake friendship for
love. And still others because they mistake lust for love.
Working out these troubles in a
romance is a joy to read for me. A joy to write for me, too.
Here are a few of my favorite
buddies’ plots. And yes, all are members of the Sassy Seven! http://www.sassyseven.com
“I like a
kickass woman who meets an alpha male in a thriller of a story. As they fight
over who protects whom, they fall in lust and then in love.
"Another
favorite is when old friends reconnect after many year."
My pal, Regina Carlysle (http://reginacarlysle.com) says, “My favorite all-time plot
line is friends who become lovers. I just think it's sweet and I love seeing
two people realize they are 'more' than what they'd thought.
“Call me a sap but I also love stories where the heroine is
insecure about one thing or another and through the love of the hero, she
learns that she is GREAT just as she is. So many times, writers believe their
heroines should be 'picture perfect' but let's face it, nobody really IS. I
love to see the heroine re-discover herself and like who she is.
“I also love stories about heroines/heroes who have had some
tough knocks in life but through the love and acceptance of hero (and often his
friends and family) she finds home and support.”
Friend Brenna Zinn ( http://www.brennazinn.com) declares, “I like the angst. Woman can't stand man. Man feels the
same way. Angst is high and there's loads of sharp banter. But
their attraction is as strong as the angst and they can't deny their feelings.
They give in to lust, then quickly find they can't be without each other.
They are two halves of a whole.
“My second favorite is where the man
truly loves the woman and I get to read through all of his thoughts and
feelings about her. He does what he can to step up to the plate and win
over the woman of his dreams.”
Sassy 7 buddy, Nicole
Austin (http://www.nicoleaustin.com)
says, “I love stories
where the hero and heroine are total opposites, they just clash,
but all that intense clashing creates undeniable passion. A passion neither can
ignore for long. Where there's smoke.
“I adore a kick ass heroine who is
equal to the alpha male in every way. They don't need to be coddled or taken
care of. In fact, they are more likely to save his ass when he does something
stupid.
My
favorite have to be heroines who go against societal conventions. Whether it be
in a historical where the woman refuses to be quiet and demure while sitting
and doing needle work all day or a modern story where she's going against rules
set for her by men, such as the corporate glass ceiling. She not only crashes
through that ceiling, she obliterates it so other women aren't limited by the
damn thing.
“Yes, the
common denominator is strong women! IMHO, there's nothing worse than a whiny
heroine who can't take care of herself and must have a man do it for her.”
Oh, AMEN,
Nic!
Now, what are your favorite plots?
Tell us! And to one who comments, I
will give away one of mine of your choice!!!
And do Get Naughty with all 7 of us
Sassy ones at our NAUGHTY SLEEPOVER in February. (http://www.sassyseven.com)
3 comments:
I love all of the above. I like when couples reunite. I just love the hero who has a military or criminal justice background. He's tough, likes to take charge, but inside has a deep desire to be loved. He's got to be really strong, but not a a jerk about it. I love women who can stand up to him. I love women who buck the norm. There's got to be sparks. I love when they finally get together, work out most of their differences (there's always still a few, right?). I LOVE LOVE LOVE when they can laugh. I want to see passion and humour.
anne_lange66@yahoo.ca
Great post. I love a variety of different dynamics betw. hero and heroine. I love a strong heroine who is on an adventure but gets in over her head and an alpha hero who thinks he can help but only makes things worse.
ANNE and KATHY! Thanks for coming! Both of you have won a book of mine.
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