Character Sketch,  Suspense

Introducing JT Whitloch from Defending Her Heart by Laura Haley-McNeil @laurarmcneil #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

Let’s meet JT Whitloch from Defending Her Heart, a Romantic Suspense Novel, by Laura Haley-McNeil. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about the story your author wrote.

Defending Her Heart

Genre Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
JT Whitloch can’t close his eyes without seeing the body of the woman who drowned in his swimming pool two years ago. Though he doesn’t remember that night, he blames himself for her death and walks away from a life that gave him everything he ever wanted…almost everything. His move to Crystal Creek gives him the solitude he longs for, but still he can’t find peace.
Then Gretchen Moore moves to town, and she doesn’t just stir up his desire. She stirs up his past, a past with a secret so deadly it could destroy her.
Gretchen wants nothing to do with JT. Because of him, someone wants her dead. The terror from his past forces them into an alliance that soon ignites their passion. Fighting these feelings leads them to the secret of the woman floating in JT’s swimming pool, but the knowledge doesn’t ease JT’s inner turmoil. Instead, it reveals an answer that could destroy him and Gretchen. His own destruction he could accept, but he’ll defend Gretchen to his death.

Introducing JT Whitloch

Please tell me about yourself.
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonia
Profession: Ranch hand
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Species (for scifi/fantasy characters):
What do you look like? 6’2″
160 lbs., lean, but muscular
Blue eyes
Dark brown hair
Who is the significant other in your life?
Gretchen Moore aka Kitty King
How do you dress?
Like a ranch hand, worn jeans, beat up cowboy hat, cracked leather duster, haven’t bought clothes since I showed up at the Crystal Creek ranch. No need to.
If we could only hear your voice (but not see you) what characteristic would identify you?
Deep. My voice was trained by the masters at the English prep schools, but I lost that accent long ago. I’m as American as the steers I wrangle.
Please tell us about your education.
Prep schools, boarding schools. College was considered, but by the time I’d completed the compulsory requirement, our rock band was making so much money, I never gave it another thought.
Are you book-smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?
Not book smart, but I do know a few things about computers.
Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?
I get by. Never thought I could live this way, but now it’s my only choice.
What is your viewpoint on wealth?
Money’s definitely not what makes you happy. I had it. Sucked my life into a vortex that has no end. Without it, I learned who my real friends were—nobody.

Where to buy Defending Her Heart

Publisher http://laurahaleymcneil.com/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Defending-Heart-Crystal-Creek-Book-ebook/dp/B079QVZDFH/
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iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/defending-her-heart/id1347905885?mt=11
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Laura Haley-McNeil is an award-winning author of romantic suspense and women’s fiction in novel length and in short stories. Her work has been featured in several women’s magazines. She has studied piano and ballet and has been a board member for two community orchestras. She and her husband reside in Colorado. When she isn’t writing, she jogs, bicycles and crochets.
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