What Makes a Hero Hot?
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choice). Yes, the hop is over, but if you are new here, read on for an excerpt from my hot summer novel, freefall, and reader’s comments as to what they think makes a hero hot. Thanks for stopping by. Please follow my blog for more opportunities to enter future blog hops and other insights into the writing life.
So what makes a hero hot? Is it his sexy smile, the knowing look in his eyes, or his hunky physique? For me, it’s not just his looks, but his actions. It’s the hero who holds back, gives a girl time to get used to him, respects her “space” even if she isn’t necessarily sure she wants it respected–especially when she’s already getting a diabetic-coma dose of eye candy just by looking at him.
Yes, a hot hero is the guy who knows when to take charge, but also knows when to take a step back, which only makes things even hotter the next time around.
Read on for a taste of what I’m talking about in an excerpt from my novel, freefall, featuring DEA agent “Spike” Larsen…and the captivating Kate Reynolds. 
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EXCERPT: freefall, by Susan Rae
…Everett gave her outstretched hand a considered look. “Don’t tempt me,” he said, somewhat out of breath.
Kate noted the dangerous gleam in his eye. “Just give me the buoy,” she warned. Read more…
Susan Rae, Romantic Suspense Author 