Dangerous Love: Writing Romantic Suspense

Dangerous Love: Writing Romantic Suspense
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 254
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Are you interested in writing a thrilling romantic suspense but not sure how to start? Do you love reading romantic suspense novels and wonder how they’re put together? Romantic suspense is one of the most popular subgenres of romance to write. However, it isn’t easy to juggle a strong and compelling romantic relationship with the intrigue and suspense of a well-crafted thriller. In this book, you’ll learn: • The expected elements of a romance. • The expected elements in a suspense. • The different types of heroes and heroines. • How to design a worthy villain. • The eight basic romantic suspense plot types. • How to blend romantic and suspenseful story elements in an organic way. • When and where to choreograph romantic and sexy scenes between the breakneck pace of action and danger. • How to start a romantic suspense, with the meet cute or the crime? • How to structure and develop each of the eight romantic suspense plot types. o The Protector o The Investigation o The Pursuit o The Mission o The Secret o The Underworld o The Victimized o The Disturbed • How to pants a romantic suspense • How to plan and write a romantic suspense series. • Recommended reading for each plot type. I’m been writing for over ten years and have currently written and published more than sixty romances and romantic suspense novels. I learned everything I could about story structure, writing romances, and reading mystery and suspense thrillers; however, it was hard to find books or courses on writing romantic suspense. Therefore, after reading hundreds of romances, mysteries, thrillers, and romantic suspense novels, and studying story structure and characterization, as well as on-the-job writing and critiquing, I put together this book to help you write thrilling and successful romantic suspense novels.

Dangerous Love

Dangerous Love
Author: Riley Edwards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2021-06-28
Genre: Man-woman relationships
ISBN: 9781951567187

One night. No names. Two hearts forever changed. There wasn't a lot that surprised me. My years in the Navy taught me a lot, my years hunting human traffickers taught me the rest. Meeting a beautiful woman in a bar and spending the night with her should've been a blip on my radar. Instead, I spent years trying to forget her. In the middle of a rescue operation, fate dropped her back into my life, but there was a twist--she wasn't alone. I lived and breathed romance. I was a true believer in love-at-first-sight-happily-ever-afters. Then I found myself staring at a sexy stranger across a crowded bar, fell in love, and spent six hours living out my wildest fantasies. But I ran when I learned love at first sight stole your breath and left you afraid of a broken heart. Brooklyn Saunders has a secret to tell. One that will change everything for Rhode. One that will bind them together or separate them forever. Rhode Daley has one shot at building the family he always wanted. That is, until his life implodes and his worst nightmare comes true. Can he repair what time has broken and save their futures?

Broken Build: Silicon Valley Romantic Suspense

Broken Build: Silicon Valley Romantic Suspense
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When a woman wrongs a man… can a man forgive and love? Jen Jones wasn't a criminal. She just made a few bad choices and ruined a few lives, primarily that of her boss, CEO Dave Jewell. When her blackmailer is murdered, she becomes the next target. Dave Jewell protects Jen because she holds the key to his company's code. What he doesn't expect is love, lies, and a link to his past. Jen must solve the mystery and thwart a ruthless killer while keeping her heart from being broken.

My Beautiful Dangerous

My Beautiful Dangerous
Author: Laila Amlani
Publisher: Pettery Barn Publishing
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2022-02-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"This book is amazing! I was hooked until the end." - Jade West, USA Today Bestselling Author "An expertly woven tale of dark romance, tragedy, suspense, and humor." - Jude McLean, Author Every sin comes with a price I ran away when I was a kid. Before my family could break me. Back when I thought I could still be saved. Now I lie to everyone about who I am. I lie to myself about the things I’ve done. My new identity protects me. But my secrets demand a lonely life. No man is worth the risk. Until Chase Hale… He makes me forget that I'm unwanted. He makes me forget what I deserve. He makes me vulnerable. He makes me weak. And that’s what makes him Dangerous. But when he starts making me believe I might be worth saving, that could be the most Dangerous of all. Because every sin comes with a price, and when my family comes to collect, there will be nothing in this world left to save me. Warning - Contains dark themes, adult language, and explicit sex. Recommended for 18+ and for those not triggered or offended by the above. From the Author - My Beautiful Dangerous is a complete stand-alone about one woman’s road to redemption and a love to heal even the most broken soul. It includes family trauma, spicy romance, humor, plot twists, and a strong and sarcastic female lead. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, a hug in the form of a review is always appreciated.

Romance in a Month, Guide to Writing a Romance in 30 Days

Romance in a Month, Guide to Writing a Romance in 30 Days
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2015-07-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Do you wish you knew ... How to crack the code of a modern, contemporary single plotline romance? How to get motivated to write and finish your romance story ideas? How successful authors write consistently and put out high quality work at regular intervals? How to use strong and sympathetic characters and hit well known romance plot points to create your unique romance story? How a supportive group of writers can motivate each other to write faster and better? Why setting a daily word count goal is not the best way to track your progress? How to keep your motivation going, book after book, and publish on a regular basis? How to make writing friends and form your own group of romance writers to encourage each other to greater awesomeness? In this book, you'll learn a simple method of writing a romance in a short period of time. You'll also discover why writing alongside a group of like-minded authors is a great way to enhance your productivity as well as raise your spirits, not to mention give you help and assistance along your writing and publishing journey. A lot of it starts with you, your beliefs, desires, and faith in yourself. However couple that with tried techniques and using processes which work, you can take your writing to the next level, complete your romance stories at a faster pace, and do so regularly. Romance In A Month is a method of writing a romance novel with the help of a community of writers. Our goal is to finish a single plotline romance in a month of writing time. Learn the basics of writing a romance, characterization, plot points, motivation and goals, and how to speed up your writing by using common romance tropes and archetypes. Exercises, slides, and examples are also included to guide you in creating your own unique romance. Form your own group of writers to encourage and pace each other. There's strength in numbers, and this guide book will show you how to successfully and consistently write along with a group. An appendix of romance writing resources includes: - tropes - events - roles - occupations - how to brainstorm titles - a reading list by trope So start your romance writing journey today with this must- have resource guide to write a romance in thirty days.

Dangerous Lover

Dangerous Lover
Author: Lisa Marie Rice
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061741140

"I don’t want to be alone tonight." Caroline Lake can hardly believe she would ever say these words to someone she'd never met before. When a tall, dark stranger arrives wanting to rent a room in her beautiful empty shell of a mansion, she hesitates. Though she is in dire financial straits, the man looks dangerous—dangerously sexy. She's overwhelmed by the desire he sparks in her—hotter than anything she's ever felt before, making her ache to experience his sensuous touch. But who is this armed and mysterious man with danger following in his wake? He's not who she thinks he is… Jack Prescott has wanted Caroline forever. He has spent the past twelve years dreaming of her, desiring her, while fighting in some of the worst hellholes on earth. Now he's back, with twenty million dollars in blood diamonds and a relentless enemy stalking him. But this time Jack's determined that nothing will stop him from finally making Caroline his.

Writing Asian Romance Characters

Writing Asian Romance Characters
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2020-07-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Have you wanted to enrich your romance novels by including a diverse cast of characters? Do you want your stories to reflect the society around you? Are you unsure how to portray Asian characters in a balanced way that does not perpetuate stereotypes? If so, I can be your mentor and help you develop Asian romantic heroes and heroines that are strong, desirable, talented, and flawed—in other words, well-rounded characters, who, like all romantic heroes and heroines deserve and find a happy ending. I have experience in this area, having grown up Asian American and have written many romance novels with Asian heroes and heroines. I’ve also read widely in both literature and fiction areas, as well as taken ethnic studies classes and researched Asian American history. I can be your guide in finding resources to deepen your knowledge while pointing out areas to pay attention. I will also encourage you to let your characters fly, no matter what their background and to not let fear hold you back when developing your Asian characters. In this book, I will go over common myths and stereotypes, respectful ways of describing Asian characters, and the tropes to avoid. I’ll briefly touch on the history of the various Asian groups in America and point out to you the difference in experience based on when the Asian ancestor immigrated. Interracial and multicultural romance is a thriving romance market, and I will talk about some of the concerns and opportunities when writing characters who come from different backgrounds. I'll include example excerpts to illustrate my points and interview questions you can use to develop your unique characters from an Asian perspective.

366 Ways to Know Your Character

366 Ways to Know Your Character
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 108
Release:
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Have you ever wanted ... •To create unforgettable characters? The kind readers talk about well after the book is finished? •Your characters to jump off the page and tell you what they like and dislike? •To make your characters multi-dimensional, complicated, deeper, and larger than life? •Create compelling quirks, flaws, and internal conflicts to differentiate your characters? •To keep your story from being predictable by having your character surprise you and your reader? •To hear readers tell you they walked with your characters, lived, loved, and felt every emotion your character experienced? •To have an ongoing relationship with your characters so you can keep them consistent if writing a series? 366 Ways to Know Your Character is the right workbook for you. Whether you’re developing your character before writing, or working it out as you’re writing, answering the daily questions can stimulate your characters to surprise and shock you as well as take your story in directions you might not have expected. Each question is designed to draw you deeper into your character’s psyche. It doesn’t matter whether the answer jumps out at you or that you must painfully dig it out. Either way, you will win new insights into your characters until they feel and act like real people. Answer the daily questions and revolutionize your writing with living, breathing characters you and your readers will remember long after the dust settles on "The End." Use this book with the companion Romance In A Month: Guide to Writing a Romance in 30 Days. --- Other Writing Books by Rachelle Ayala - Dangerous Love: Writing Romantic Suspense - Writing Asian Romance Characters - Love Stories: Writing a Romance Novella - Romance In A Month

Love Stories: Writing a Romance Novella in Thirty Days or Less

Love Stories: Writing a Romance Novella in Thirty Days or Less
Author: Rachelle Ayala
Publisher: Rachelle Ayala
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2015-12-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Romance Writers, do you want to: Keep your name in front of your readers with more releases and titles? Learn why you should write shorter in order to write quicker? Meet and exceed your yearly writing goals? Participate in multi-author boxed sets for increased visibility and profit? Claim your fair share of your reader’s attention span in today’s tsunami of books by producing a series of novellas or episodic serials? Make more money while writing less? If you do, you must master the art of writing shorter works while still providing your readers that great experience of your personal brand of storytelling and character voice. This book teaches you how to write an effective and engaging romance novella in a few short weeks. Learn the seven milestones that every novella must have and the difference between a novella and a novel. Includes a step-by-step method, a schedule, tips and tricks, as well as pitfalls to avoid. You will be able to consistently create high quality stories that will entertain and enrich your readers

Dangerous to Love

Dangerous to Love
Author: Elizabeth Thornton
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 462
Release: 1994-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 055356787X

Dangerous. Wild. Reckless. Those were the words that passed through Serna Ward’s mind at the moment Julian Raynor entered the gaming Hall. If anyone could penetrate Serena’s disguise as a tart–and jeopardize the political fugitives she was delivering to freedom–it would surely be London’s most notorious gamester. Yet when the militia storms the establishment in search of traitors, Raynor provides just the pretext Serna needs to escape to an upstairs bedroom. But Serena is playing with fire...and before the night is through she will find herself surrendering to the heat of unsuspected desires. Seductive. Fiery. Treacherous. She had used him for her own scheming purposes, then thrown his generous proposition back in his face. Julian Raynor, a man who had ruthlessly enjoyed his share of women, did not much care to have the tables turned on him. And when he discovered that the passionate beauty who had played his wonton prisoner in bed was none other than Serena Ward, the proud daughter of his bitterest enemy, he saw his chance for revenge–not only on the man who had single-handedly destroyed his family but on the woman who haunted his dreams.