#1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy is back visiting BTHM today. to talk about strong women, hot guys and family series… Check out what she has to say then Read on for more information about this blog tour and all its great prizes!
One of my
favorite quotes of all time is by Eleanor Roosevelt: "A woman is like a
tea bag. You don't know how strong she is until you put her in hot water."
This quote
perfectly describes the heroines in my new connected family series: The Callaways. I love to write about ordinary
women who get caught up in extraordinary adventures. My heroines don't always
know what they're made of until they're tested.
While we
sometimes associate strong female characters with over-the-top roles like
vampire slayer or some other kick-ass profession, I believe most women, even
the quiet ones, have a superhuman core of strength that enables them to change
the world they live in and also to change the men who love them. In my books,
the heroine's strength is enhanced, not only by a new and powerful romantic
relationship but also her personal journey to find herself.
In the first
book in the Callaway series, ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS, the heroine, Sara, has grown
up in a troubled family and is estranged from her father. She grew up next door
to the chaotic, fun-loving Callaway family and often envied the relationships
she saw on the other side of the fence. She also had a huge crush on the second
oldest male in the family, Aiden Callaway.
While Sara was a
studious, serious girl in high school, Aiden was the charming rebel. As
teenagers they were not ready for each other, but now they meet again as adults
and both are facing pivotal moments in their lives.
Aiden is
recovering from an injury he acquired as a smokejumper and grieving for the
loss of his best friend, who died during their last jump together. Sara has
come home to repair the relationship with her father, only to discover that
there are family secrets that will change everything she thought she knew about
her past and her parents.
Sara has to find
the strength within herself to risk her heart on a man who could quite possibly
break it, to face a terrible lie and to find a way to forgive her father. Aiden
also has to find a way to deal with the secret that took his friend's life.
Together these two characters find strength within themselves and also draw
strength from each other, which is, really, what love is all about.
As a reader, I
love books that have layers: romance,
mystery, adventure and surprises. As a writer, I strive to bring those same
elements to all of my stories. My heroines have to be as strong as the heroes.
And I always hope that they inspire my readers in some way, too.
I grew up
reading books about strong female characters, and I know those reading
experiences helped shaped some of my own attitudes about the kind of woman I
wanted to be.
Who are some of your favorite female
characters?
And what do you love most about them?
About the Author:
Barbara Freethy has been making up stories most of her life. Growing up in a neighborhood with only boys and a big brother who was usually trying to ditch her, she spent a lot of time reading. When she wasn’t reading, she was imagining her own books. After college and several years in the P.R. field, she decided to try her hand at a novel. Now Barbara is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author loved by readers all over the world. Her novels range from contemporary romance to romantic suspense and women's fiction. Learn more on her website, Facebookpage, or in her StreetTeam.
And now for the FUN stuff:
The Callaway Blog Tour & All Its Great Prizes!
This is the week you finally
meet the Callaways! Not only are they all over the web as part of their
extraordinary blog tour, but they are also out and about in your neighborhood.
That's right; we're celebrating the print launch with Ingram by
throwing a party all over the world! Make sure to follow this tour closely for
your chance to win gift cards, swag, autographed books, and other incredible
prizes.
All the info you need to join
the fun and enter to win amazing prizes is RIGHT HERE. Remember, winning is as easy as clicking a button or
leaving a blog comment—easy to enter; easy to win!
To Win Prizes:
1. Purchase
any of the Callaway novels by Barbara Freethy (optional)
2. Enter
the Rafflecopter contest (below) to win a $100 Amazon card!
3. Visit
today’s featured social media event (that's where the HUGE prizes
are-check out the link above to find out what today's event is!)
I also like strong heroines. I can't stand a woman who can't say no or who is controlled by other people in her life.
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