I’m feeling restless so I thought we’d do something a little different today. If you’re on Facebook, you’ve probably noticed that there is a meme going around about naming five traits of your main character. What I want you to do is name up to three of both you hero and heroine. They can be from a WIP, recently released book, a soon to be released book, or your favorite story.
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Enticing Miss Eugénie Villaret
Here is mine from Enticing Miss Eugénie Villaret which will release in August.
I’ll start with Eugénie.
1. She is passionate about whatever cause she espouses.
2. She is concerned about her family.
3. Her feet are planted firmly on the ground.
Next Will.
1. He is pretty much a fribble.
2. He cares about his family and will do anything to protect them.
3. He doesn’t believe he ever meet a woman who doesn’t care about his title.
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Now it’s your turn.
Ella Quinn ~ Author 
Great idea, Ella.
Here’s mine from Son of Dragons Book 2 Legends of Oblivion – fantasy/ paranormal romance:
Landon
1) Would rather travel the world than be prince.
2) Uses humor to keep calm.
3) Is fiercely loyal.
Mirhana
1) Has given up on love – she has seen too much death and heartbreak her long-lived life.
2) She refuses to allow herself to relax and have fun.
3) She secretly wishes for peace and to have a family.
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Thanks, Andrea! Good one!
This is fun. From The Duke’s Quandary, Out now. 2nd in my Marriage Mart Mayhem series
Penelope
1) A botanist, forced to endure a London Season
2) She writes scientific reports under a man’s name
3) My most loveable heroine by far
Drake
1) A duke with intentions to marry the ‘perfect’ duchess
2) His ‘quandary’ is his attraction to a most unsuitable woman
3) He feels he will never live up to his father’s memory
Thanks, Ella. Now off to work on edits. Have a great week everyone!!
Great idea!
Mine is from my current, untitled WIP:
Lily is a farmer
she is a widow
she falls for a younger man
Will is a veteran of Iraq
he is a cowboy
he is searching for himself after leaving the service
Mine are from my historical romance Lost Honor. It is out in paperback and e-book.
Morgan
1. He feels deeply.
2. Honor is very important to him.
3. He is protective of his crew and the members of his family.
Arianna
1. She is determined to become a seaman.
2. She is unwilling to allow a man to control her.
3. She is afraid to become a nobody.
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This fun, Ella! Wonderful idea.
Mine are from my new Regency-Scottish release, The Earl’s Enticement.
Roark:
1. Has an odd assortment of servants and pets
2. Betrayed once, he trusts no woman
3. He’s determined to restore his earldom’s honor
Adaira:
1. She’d rather wear breeches than gowns
2. She plays practical jokes
3. Her riding crop contains a short sword.
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Thanks Collette!
Love this, Ella.
This is from my new release, Splintered Lies. A romantic suspense.
Rissa:
1. She is a hermit
2. Betrayed by others, she finds it hard to trust
3. Longs for a normal life and love.
Jerah:
1. He is a workaholic
2. Frustrated with relationships
3. Passionate about justice
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I love all the things listed. Great post Ella. I’ll tweet and sharre on facebook for you.
Here’s mine off the top of my head. I never think of things like this lol.
Amanda:
1. Loyal to her job and friends
2. Deceived by her ex-husband
3. The ex has left her leery of military men
Jake
1. Former SEAL enjoys life
2. Teaches Amanda military men aren’t bad
3. Fights for those he loves
Thank you, C.K.!
Fun idea, Ella! Here are mine from my traditional Regency novella, An Arranged Valentine.
Penelope:
1. Loyal and obedient daughter.
2. Realistic about her own average looks.
3. Hopeful that someday she’ll find a good man to love.
George:
1. Kind and thoughtful.
2. Responsible fellow who never once thought about marriage before.
3. Envious of his more dashing younger brother.
Enjoyed this ladies. Thank you Ella.
You’re welcome, Debbie!
What an interesting post! Makes for great reading.
Mine are from one of my Regencies, The Second Son.
1. John has just returned wounded from the Peninsular Wars.
2. He has always envied and disliked his older brother and despises himself for doing so.
3. He meets Marguerite when he is at an all-time low.
1. Marguerite is ‘crippled.’
2. She is the butt of her mother’s unkindness.
3. In spite of feeling inadequate, she has a fund of common sense.
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Enjoy!
Vonnie
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As a reader, this is fun as well. Thank you, Ella. 🙂
You’re welcome, Carol!!
From my current WIP, The Lady is Tempted:
Dr. Juliet Eversleigh
1. Newly widowed headmistress of a girls school
2. Struggles with being underestimated because of her sex and her looks
3. Doesn’t suffer fools
Hallam Aysgarth
1. A former celebrated artist who hasn’t presented at the Royal Academy in 10 years
2. Has a difficult relationship with his stern, arrogant older brother
3. Loves dramatic clothing and entrances for the effect it makes on people
This is from my upcoming humorous, Late Victorian Mystery series, book 1: The Troublesome Apprentice, coming August 1:
Xavier Thorn
1) Britian’s greatest Sleuth
2) Get’s annoyed when people call him the fictitious character Mr. Holmes
3) His new troublesome apprentice has awakened his dormant heart.
Victor Hamilton
1)At the age of 12 decided life would be more interesting as a male
2)Was taught to be a proper young man by her aunt’s butler
3)Has fallen in love with her brilliant, unreasonable and outrageous new employer, Xavier Thorn but dare not allow anything to come of it.
Loved the change of pace today, sorry I made it so late but glad I got to read through some interesting characters!
I’m glad you did too, Toni!