I was recently interviewed in the historic mining town of Jacksonville, Oregon. In the series of interviews I was asked about the mature woman/younger man relationship in [amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The House on Black Lake[/amazon_link], and my own experiences. Here is an excerpt from the interview.
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It is a well guarded secret that many women desire to see men grovel. Even better is to see a strong man grovel, and even better a strong, handsome, sexy man groveling. Crying, on knees, begging, is best. If he is wearing a knight' s clothing, gladiator get-up, wears fangs, or a kilt, all the better.
When I began writing [amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ] The House on Black Lake [/amazon_link]it was clear to me that charismatic Ramey Sandeley, who had never heard the word "no", would have to fall hard, and grovel to have any hope of seducing Alexandra Brighton, who had left a controlling husband, and made a vow at a sacred shrine to be true to her manifest destiny. I wanted him down on his knees, in tears, begging for forgiveness, like a little boy who has gotten in big trouble. But I had created more of a challenge than I had imaged. There is nothing more sexy than a powerful man who gives over to his vulnerability. When seen raw, naked,and stripped of the confines of power, men are such gorgeous creatures. But, the problem is getting them there - especially for the alpha variety. Also, be careful what you wish for - he can use "the grovel" to take you straight to his goal. Is it true emotion, or merely a tool to maintain his control? It depends on the nature of the beast.
In the process of marketing my novel [amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The House on Black Lake[/amazon_link], I have spoken with women woman about their favorite grovel scenes in novels, and have enjoyed their comments in the romance forums. Following are the most commonly mentioned novels with grovel scenes.
1. [amazon_link id="0671880608" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Until You[/amazon_link] by Judith McNaught ( apparently she is the master of "the grovel")
2. [amazon_link id="0671737635" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Something Wonderful[/amazon_link] by Judith McNaught
3. [amazon_link id="0380791021" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Simply Love[/amazon_link] by Catherine Anderson
4. [amazon_link id="B0032YNTP4" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Sullivan's Woman[/amazon_link] by Nora Roberts
5. [amazon_link id="0380790912" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]That Scandelous Evening[/amazon_link] by Christine Dodd
6.[amazon_link id="B001PTG6O4" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]To the Ends of the Earth[/amazon_link] by Elizabeth Lowell
7. [amazon_link id="0804119856" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Lover[/amazon_link] by Nicole Jordan
8. [amazon_link id="B003A02XVQ" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Heaven, Texas[/amazon_link] by Susan E. Phillips
9. [amazon_link id="1416540946" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]If You Dare[/amazon_link] by Kresley Cole
10. [amazon_link id="0380801213" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Truly, Madly Yours[/amazon_link] by Rachel Gibson
11. [amazon_link id="006054175X" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]His Every Kiss[/amazon_link] by Laura Lee Guhrke
12. [amazon_link id="0345462726" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Sinfully Sexy[/amazon_link] by Linda Frances Lee
13. [amazon_link id="0449006360" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Duke[/amazon_link] by Gaelen Foley
14. [amazon_link id="0425206319" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Wedding Survivor[/amazon_link] by Julia London
15. [amazon_link id="B001UPL80U" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Loving Julia[/amazon_link] by Karen Robards
16. [amazon_link id="0373302258" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Duncan's Bride[/amazon_link]by Linda Howard
17. [amazon_link id="0380780747" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Splendid[/amazon_link] by Julia Quinn
18. [amazon_link id="1416548890" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Gone With The Wind[/amazon_link] by Margaret Mitchell. Rhett butler is probably one of the most ideal male heroes every written, as he is decidedly alpha, yet his vulnerability is powerful when his heart is involved, and his grovel scene is very touching, indeed.
19. [amazon_link id="0440226325" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Wicked Angel[/amazon_link] by Julie London
20. [amazon_link id="B004DKSHOY" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Dangerous Gentleman[/amazon_link] by Julie London
21. [amazon_link id="0061087122" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]The Master of Seduction[/amazon_link] by Kinley MacGregor
22. [amazon_link id="055329430X" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Lady Gallant[/amazon_link] by Suzanne Robertson
23. [amazon_link id="0425226336" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Coyote's Mate[/amazon_link] by Lora Leigh
24. [amazon_link id="0373218885" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Fire and Rain[/amazon_link] by Elizabeth Lowell
25. [amazon_link id="0399155961" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]Fired Up - Book One of the Dreamlight Trilogy[/amazon_link] by Jayne Anne Drentz
[amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]House on Black Lake[/amazon_link] He's beginning to losing his composure - but will he break and grovel?
[amazon_link id="0982500203" target="_blank" container="" container_class="" ]THE HOUSE ON BLACK LAKE[/amazon_link] HAS BEEN ADAPTED TO SCREENPLAY. GO TO HOME PAGE TO VIEW PROVOCATIVE CINEMATIC TRAILER.
Pictures feature international model/actor Tosh Yanez and Anastasia Blackwell recreating scene from book during filming of trailer in the Aimee Crocker Room of historic bed and breakfast, Chateau Tivoli.
Photograh from "The House on Black Lake" taken during filming of trailer at Chateau Tivoli in San Francisco. Picture depicts scene from novel in which Alexandra succumbs to charms of French Canadian artist, Andre Labat in St. Agathes Des Mont, outside Montreal. Features Anastasia Blackwell and Tosh Yanez.
