When I hear someone describe a romance heroine, the most
commonly used terms are "smart", "clever" and "intelligent".
A heroine isn't required to be pretty or the belle of the ball, but she must
win the respect of the hero (and the reader) with her wit.
But what if a heroine was not considered smart? I'm not
talking about a learning disability or a lack of education or someone who has
no common sense. What if she had a low IQ? Would she still win the respect of
the hero and the reader? And how would her insecurity about her intelligence
level affect her and her relationships?
Those are the questions I had when I wrote Outrageously Yours. In this Harlequin Blaze, Claire does not bring attention to herself. Years
ago she was tested with a low IQ. She was taught to hide her intelligence level
so people wouldn't take advantage of her or treat her as an unequal. As I wrote
the story I discovered that she had many qualities that I want to see in a heroine.
She was hard-working and resourceful. Her perseverance was a quality the hero
wishes he could emulate.
I have to admit, I was still worried when I sent this
manuscript to my editor. What if my experiment wasn't successful? I was
relieved that my editor found the heroine sympathetic. And I was
glad RT BookReviews found the main
characters "two root-worthy romantic heroes."
Outrageously Yours will be in stores throughout North
America on April 21 and as an eBook on May 1. However, you can buy the print or
digital version now on Harlequin.com.
Susanna
Carr is an award-winning author known for her contemporary romances. Readers
throughout the world find Susanna's stories a delightful escape that has often
helped them through difficult times. Reviewers frequently describe her work as
"fun", "sexy", and "a must read". Find her of
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