Armed For Danger
- Author:
- sue reid
- Category:
- Romantic Suspense
Summary
Wealthy, jaded Cheyne has no true outlet for her intellect. Threatened by kidnappers, cynical Traynor, is hired to protect her, using all his skills to keep them both alive. Not their real target, Cheyne's true talents change his world view.
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Chapter One
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In Cheyne's supposed vacation she encounters crewman, Traynor, who shadows her every move but won’t follow orders. She provokes the man who refuses to indulge her but sets her nerves tingling. He prefers uncomplicated, but responds to her. Badly.
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sue reid
Saturday 24 September, 2011, 1:11 AM
James, your comment on my chapter got me thinking. The necessity of a writer to get readers to relate to "Larger-Than-Life" characters like Ex-Special Forces operatives and Uber-Wealthy women, is an interesting one.
I try to get beyond the obvious dissimilarities by dealing with universal themes that readers can relate to, in my characters. For example, my heroine deals with the problem of circumstances preventing her from realising her true potential, which frustrates her and reveals flaws in her character. This is a theme that many women can relate to - ever heard of "The Glass Ceiling"? (although this is not her particular problem).
I hope I have hinted at this sufficiently in my first chapter, for readers to start making that connection.
I wonder what other readers/writers feel about this issue?
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sue reid
Wednesday 21 September, 2011, 10:32 AM
Thank you James Miller for your comments. I too find it hard relating to a wealthy woman (!) or an ex-Special Forces cynical bodyguard - so don't fret any!! [LOL]. As a first-timer I am learning so much about how to improve, which is absolutely the point. I am heartened though - the fact that you found the writing "solid" is a good foundation. I can only get better.
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James Miller
Wednesday 21 September, 2011, 4:52 AM
The writting is solid, but I had a hard time relating to either character. Some of the internal monologues get repetitive.
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