Mother’s Day is on Sunday (in North America) so this week, I thought I’d talk about mothers in my erotic romances, in movies, on TV, and of course, about my own dear wonderful mom.
Most of my characters have mothers (my androids have manufacturers or creators – grins). Yes, even Blaine, the billionaire hero of He Watches Me, has a mom. These moms might not be mentioned during stories but they are part of the characters. Even heroines whose mothers died or left while they were young are influenced by their mothers.
In some stories, mothers are key to the plot. In Breaking All The Rules, Nate, the Ice man hero, has a complicated relationship with his mother. This relationship has defined how Nate views himself and how he views love. He DOES love his mother. That’s why he tries so hard to maintain a connection with her, even if this connection is based on money. But their relationship is very complex, often perceived as cold, and it’s not-at-all comfortable.
In contrast, Camille, the heroine, has a very comfortable, openly loving, warm relationship with her hippie mom. We never actually meet Camille’s mom during Breaking All The Rules but her presence is everywhere. Her paintings hang on the walls. The rainbow-colored bedspread Camille uses was crafted by her mom. They are very different people yet the love and respect is undeniable.
In some stories, the heroines become moms. I don’t have any heroines who are moms at the beginning of their romances. My awesome hubby and I were never blessed with children so I don’t feel comfortable writing about heroines with children. But I do remember the absolute joy we felt when we thought we’d be parents. Many of my heroines feel that same joy at the end of their romances. I can’t think of a better way to end some stories than with a baby, especially when the tough guy heroes turn to mush.
Do you like reading about moms in romance?
Nathan Lawford, Blaine Technologies’ chief financial officer, is known as the Iceman. He conducts his personal and business affairs without emotion, never allowing himself to become involved with anyone. When Nate sees something or someone he wants, he negotiates, paying a simple, set monetary price.
Now he wants Camille, the company’s green-haired intern.
Camille Joplin Trent never expected to be paid to pleasure the man of her dreams. She can’t quite figure out why this is a bad thing. Nate is intelligent, handsome, sophisticated, everything she’s ever wanted in a lover and never thought she could have. Their contract is for a month, thirty lust-filled days of making every sexual fantasy they’ve ever had come true. At the end of this month, the rules state their relationship will end.
Of course, Camille has never been good at following rules.
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