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Mason from False Hope by Marianne Rice @Mariannericeaut #RLFblog #romance
Marianne Rice shares
details about the creation of Mason Tucker in
the book False Hope.About the BookTitle False HopeGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Marianne RiceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Emma Fulton never had to worry about much. Socially-driven and happily
single, she’s been blessed with charm, good looks, and supportive friends and
family. But after a medical emergency, a dollop of family drama, and a series
of near-tragic events, she finds she must question who she can trust.Preferring solitude to intimacy, Mason Tucker’s large family makes it
difficult to escape large gatherings and small talk. When Emma’s mother marries
into the family, he finds himself reluctantly drawn to the beautiful woman who
is his complete opposite. But after helping her through a terrible discovery,
Emma begins to break down some of Mason’s communication barriers and
insecurities.When Emma asks for his assistance in tracking down family secrets,
Mason finds himself following along in order to keep her safe. Unfortunately,
not everyone has Emma’s safety in mind when danger waits for the perfect
opportunity to strike.Introducing Mason TuckerName: Mason TuckerAge: 28Gender: MaleBirthplace: Newhall, New HampshireProfession: Computer Systems EngineerDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any
unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars:Mason’s lickable washboard abs are proof he doesn’t let the countless
hours he spends behind his computer screen catch up to him. With his dark hair,
chocolate eyes, and deep-set dimples that are only seen on those rare occasions
when he smiles, Mason Tucker exemplifies male beauty.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?Emma FultonTell us about this
character, please.Emma is Mason’s opposite. She’s outgoing, confident and fights for
what she wants…which happens to be Mason. After dislocating his shoulder in a
rough game of flag football, Emma is laden with guilt and is determined to look
after Mason’s physical well-being. Because, you know, he’s hot. He tries his
hardest to keep his distance from her, and she tries even harder to keep them
together. She’s stubborn to the core and will not let him slip away so easily.If you could only hear
this character’s voice (but not see him) what characteristic would identify
him?Mason only speaks when necessary so his words are short and to the
point. His voice is deep and low, and he has a tendency to stutter when he’s
around Emma.What is your character’s
family like?Mason has two brothers who respect his need for privacy, but love to
egg him on. Mason’s mom plays matchmaker quite a bit in this series, but she
doesn’t get much of an opportunity to in this book. She pushed his older
brother Connor and Meg together in False Start and does some meddling with
Cole, Mason’s twin in the third book, False Impressions. Cole does some
meddling of his own though, and gives Mason the kick in the pants he needs.His family is loving, accepting and are all outgoing and very social,
while Mason is shy and reserved. He feels like he never fits in with his
brothers. His oldest is a retired NFL player and his twin is Mr. Playboy of the
town.Is he close to family?Yes. And he is extremely loyal to those he cares about.Does this character see
morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?Everything is black and white in Mason’s eyes.How do others perceive
your character based upon looks, and is is this assumption accurate?Because he shies away from social gatherings, Emma has never gotten to
know him. While she’s best friends with Mason’s identical twin, she never felt
the chemistry with him that she has with Mason. He’s incredibly fit but feels
insecure next to his NFL brother and popular twin. He doesn’t speak much and
Emma is constantly wondering what she’s said or done to piss him off.Does your character care
about what others assume about him?Not one bit.Can your hero keep a
secret (why or why not)?Of course he can keep a secret. He’s the nonjudgmental type who
doesn’t divulge information and only speaks when necessary. If he’s asked a
question he’ll answer honestly, but not say any more than what was specifically
asked. However, ironically, Emma turns to him because he is the only one who
hadn’t kept a secret from her.What inner doubt causes
your character the most difficulty?Mason doesn’t think he’ll ever be good enough for Emma. She is his
polar opposite and thrives on idle chatter and social gatherings while Mason
would rather work on his computer and be by himself. He knows she deserves
someone who can make her laugh, but he can’t resist the pull.What is your hero’s
biggest personal flaw?Lack of communication. He doesn’t talk about his feelings and is
afraid to open up.About Your WriterWhy do you think your
writer chose to write about you?Thankfully Marianne appreciates the strong and silent type. I believe
I’m semi-modeled after her husband. He seems a little rough around the edges
and doesn’t say much, but he’s reliable and the most loyal person you’ll meet.
Kinda like me.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?It isn’t until the end of the book that my mom tells Emma some of my
childhood skeletons. I’d rather not share them here. It makes me feel weak
and…never good enough. Definitely not issues a strong man would want to have.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?My cousin Paige hooks up with the detective in my book. She’s a minor
character but I love her and think she deserves her own story. Of course my
cocky identical twin gets his own book in June. Thankfully Marianne took him
down a few pegs. It’s kinda nice to see my confident brother squirm.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?For the hot men. She was always checking out my abs or dimples or some
crap like that.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?Thank you for giving me a chance. So many heroes have smooth lines
(like my brothers) but it’s nice to have the quiet awkward ones get the girl as
well. And thanks for making me so hot. I’m normally not vain, but hey, I’m
still a guy.Buy This BookPublisher www.lsbooks.comAmazon http://amzn.to/1xKMggwBarnes and Noble
http://bit.ly/1J21wqwARe
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-falsehope-1788590-149.htmlKobo http://bit.ly/1CngAcGAuthor BioMarianne Rice writes contemporary romances set in small New England
towns. Her heroes are big and strong, yet value family and humor, while her
heroines her smart, sexy, sometimes a little bit sassy, and are often battling
a strong internal conflict. Together, they deal with real life issues and
always find everlasting love. When she’s not writing, Marianne spends her time
buying shoes, eating chocolate, chauffeuring her herd of children to their
varying sporting events, and when there’s time, relaxing with fancy drinks and
a great read. She tries to make time for her husband too, but he often places
behind her love affair with books.Author Social MediaWebsite http://mariannerice.weebly.comFacebook http://facebook.com/MarianneRiceautPinterest https//www.pinterest.com/mariannericeautGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/MarianneRiceAmazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/mariannerice -
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RLF Gem Last month, Romance Lives Forever had 30 posts in a 30 day month.
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False Start a new #contemporary @Mariannericeaut #RLFblog #Romance
Marianne Rice writes contemporary romances set in small New England
towns. Her heroes are big and strong, yet value family and humor, while her heroines
her smart, sexy, sometimes a little bit sassy, and are often battling a strong internal
conflict. Together, they deal with real life issues and always find everlasting
love. When she’s not writing, Marianne spends her time buying shoes, eating chocolate,
chauffeuring her herd of children to their varying sporting events, and when there’s
time, relaxing with fancy drinks and a great read. She tries to make time for her
husband too, but he often places behind her love affair with booksInterview with Marianne Rice
Why did you write this book?I’ve always loved football. I grew up in Los Angeles, but my
grandmother was from Denver and had a major crush on John Elway. When I was young
I kept a spiral bound notebook (before the time of computers) with the players’
names, positions and stats. At the time I was too young to appreciate the, uh, uniforms,
but learned the rules of the game. Fast forward a few decades…I’m now settled
in Maine, so my eyes are glued to Brady and Gronk’s…I mean, I follow the Pats.
My husband played football in college and I enjoyed watching his backside as well
(still has a great tush!). So of course my first book had to feature a football
player. I’d love to hear from all of you. What’s your favorite sport to read/fantasize
about?What is your favorite genre to read?I love contemporary romance. I read historical, suspense and
women’s fiction, but there’s something about reading a romance story that really
could happen…a girl can dream, right?Who is your favorite character from fiction (not
including your own)?What an impossible question to answer. I love alpha men (I mentioned
my football player husband, yes?), but love the soft, sensitive side of a man as
well. A shirtless man with incredible pecs holding a baby? Wowzahs!What are you working on at the moment, and will see from
you in coming months?False Hope (book 2) comes out April 20th and False Impressions
(book 3) comes out June 29th. But as far as writing goes, I just typed The End to
Flight Risk, the first book in my Rocky Harbor series. I’m so excited to write start
on the next in the series.Please tell us about your latest book.After a drunken, abusive experience with a jock in high school,
Meg Fulton ended up a single mother with a tough hide. Now, a brand-new high school
principal, she uses her sharp tongue to keep men at a safe distance, until Connor
McKay walks into the picture. She can’t stand him. He’s a sports-loving alpha male–no
thanks! But her path continues to cross Connor’s, and as attraction heats to a boiling
point, Meg learns there’s more to him than biceps and a tight rear end.Ex-NFL player turned high school football coach, Connor McKay
is well loved by all–except the intelligent, sexy, new principal who wants to change
his athletic program. When they’re set up on a blind date, he’s finally able to
crack Meg’s wall.Things are heating up between them when someone from her past
threatens to tear them apart. It will take a leap of faith for Meg to shed the scars
of her past and let love into her life.About the Book
Title False StartGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Marianne RiceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.lsbooks.com/Amazon http://bit.ly/FalseStartBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/FalseStartBandNARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-falsestart-1751952-149.htmlKobo http://bit.ly/FalseStartKoboAuthor Social Media
Website http://www.mariannerice.weebly.comBlog http://mariannerice.weebly.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/MariannericeautPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/mariannericeautGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/MarianneRiceAmazon Author Page amazon.com/author/mariannerice
