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Woohoo! Cherry Adair is on the blog! Total fangirl moment <g> If you haven't met her yet she is just the sweetest author out there and so much fun.
Her books are really blasted good too :) So give her a nice welcome yall and check out how she brings her characters to life.
Don't forget to give our review for her newest release a look-see and enter the giveaway down at the bottom too!
My first step in building an interesting character is their name. It shouldn’t be something unpronounceable with lots of letters and no vowels, or something so unusual that every time it’s on the page it slows down the reader as their brain stumbles over the unfamiliar. We don’t want readers spending the entire book trying to figure out how to pronounce a name.
I always give my main character’s a first, middle and last name. (What does their mother yell when she’s mad at them? lol) Even if you never use that middle name, you should know it. As soon as I name a character, I want to know what other people in the book are going to call them. Is it a nickname? A pet name? Is one character the only person that calls her by this particular name when everyone calls her something else? Do they like the name, hate the name, call themselves by another name?
Next find an image. I tend not to use celebrities because they already have characteristics I know. I look for a fresh face, a blank canvas, so my characters are mine, all mine.
Next I give them a birthday. I don’t allow myself to think about it, or read astrological signs – Do this fast. I just tell myself this characters birthday is March 21st 1992. Done. I do this for each major character, and that includes villains (it doesn’t have to be a mustache twirling bad guy – it could be the hero’s mother-in-law.) All the main characters have a birthday. Day, month and year. The most important thing with birthdays is you can not change it once you chose it! No matter what.
Once you have a birthday, research that astrological sign and you’ll see who your person is. Pick three to five character traits, and use at least once in every scene that character is in. No matter who’s POV you’re in. If the person is on the page, make sure they have characteristics individual to them. If this is who you want, you’re golden. You have all their characteristics under their sun sign, and you’re ready to write. What is the astrological sign isn’t who you want your character to be? Snoopy dance! But I love it when I inadvertently end up with a person I didn’t want, and have no desire to write. This is striking gold! (remember, no changing birthdays). If you have a meek and mild astrological sign, when the character you want is a kick butt, fire sign, then you need to go into their backstory and see what changed them from meek, to fire. Give them life experiences, learning curves, lessons in their past, things that have changed them (for better or worse). Make them who you want them to be, but be sure to motivate those changes.
~Cherry Adair, author of Ice Cold
T-FLAC operative Rafael Navarro will never allow another woman to suffer the consequences of his dangerous life. But in a world where a terrorist can do more damage with a keyboard than a bomb, he needs the expert help of a cyber-geek. And fast.Fellow operative, and cybercrimes specialist Honey Winston prefers computers to people. But when a serial bomber threatens the world’s financial infrastructure, she’s forced to work closely with Navarro, whose notorious skill in the bedroom is as legendary as his dexterity defusing bombs.
Honey and Rafael must fight sparks hot enough to melt their resolve, and push beyond fear itself, as they join forces in a bid to race the clock before a sinister and lethal bomber proves just how much they both have to lose.
T-FLAC is back, and the timer is counting down in the most pulse-pounding explosive op yet—
Type: Romantic Suspense
Heat: 3 out of 5
Rating: 4 out of 5
Cherry Adair has some of the best opening scenes. Ever. I'm always drawn into her stories immediately. And then, of course, I can't put the book down for the life of me until I've read every last page. And Ice Cold so didn't disappoint on that one. There's non-stop action, danger and suspense and a lovely little romance between the Ice Princess who shows no feelings and the Spanish Stallion who's a total wildcard. It's a great time, people.
On of the things I *LOVED* was that both Honey and Rafe were T-FLAC operatives and that Honey kicked ass just as well as the guys. She's smart, capable and good at what she does. And damn the girl can rock a disguise. I'll admit I was a little hesitant over her name at first but she surprised the hell out of me and really charmed me just as much as she did Rafe. The two were a really fun couple to watch too. He's not used to anyone...dismissing him and Honey can so play it cool. I loved how flustered she made him and all of their interactions. He's a pretty hot hero too. Have you seen Cherry's inspiration for him? <thud>
"The press enjoyed speculating which of us was least lie the other two," she told him, dryly. "I had the prerequisite looks, but my personality was lacking."
"I find your personality charming, Winston."
She smiled, because even beaten to crap, and three-quarters asleep, he could still lay on that legendary charm. "Points for that. But I'm still not sleeping with you, Navarro."Heat-wise. Hmmm. I think I've been spoiled by the last few Cherry books I read. Rafe and Honey were definitely hot and steamy but alas there were no naughty things done with strands of pearls and no sexy romps on a camel in the middle of the desert so I was a wee bit disappointed there but not too much because damn Rafe really is a Spanish Stallion and absolutely delicious. <g>
The suspense was interesting and I loved the whole thing and how it played out. You kinda know who's behind all the chaos but not really why or how which I found enjoyable. I was really surprised who the villain turned out to be though. I'd just met that character in one of the earlier books and LOVED them. So huge surprise they're evil and insane. You just never know what to expect from Adair and damn if I don't absolutely LOVE that! Can't wait to go back now and find out what turned them bad.
All in all, if you like a good romantic suspense with interesting characters that'll surprise you along the way Ice Cold is one you definitely shouldn't miss.
All in all, if you like a good romantic suspense with interesting characters that'll surprise you along the way Ice Cold is one you definitely shouldn't miss.
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New York Times bestselling author Cherry Adair’s innovative action-adventure novels have appeared on numerous bestsellers lists, won dozens of awards and garnered praise from reviewers and fans alike. With the creation of her kick butt counterterrorist group, T-FLAC, years before action adventure romances were popular, Cherry has carved a niche for herself with her sexy, sassy, fast-paced novels. She loves to hear from readers.
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