Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Happy Anniversary to Corbin and Matt!



by Starla Kaye

I can’t believe it has already been a year since my second story with 1 Night Stand, Starting Over, was published. Time goes so quickly. I’m always turning around and saying “Wasn’t it just Christmas yesterday?” as I begin easing into the pre-gift-buying panic time. Anyone else ever feel that way?

My heroes, Corbin Bradley and Matthieu DuCharme, feel like I do, amazed at the passage of time. Corbin mentioned to me the other day that he still feels like it was just yesterday that his wife of ten years divorced him. Without her gentle understanding and love for him, he probably would have continued trying to save a marriage that had never been right for either of them. Fortunately she had been strong enough to let him go, to encourage him to seek the kind of relationship truly meant for him. Otherwise he might have kept burying his desires and needs. But Pamela wouldn’t allow it. She guided him into contacting Madame Eve and gave him the chance to meet Matt.

Matt, too, had been struggling with his life when Madame Evangeline’s services became known to him. He’d been deeply in love with Henri and certain his life would continue happily on until the day he died. Except an accident took his lover from him and left him devastated, uncertain he would ever emotionally heal. Although he’d been uncertain about taking a chance with the matchmaker’s one night stand services, he feels forever indebted to her. He was given a second chance to have a warm and loving relationship.

When asked how this last year has been for them, both are quick to admit that they’ve had ups and downs…good moments and bad moments. Like any other relationship. But no matter what, neither of them can imagine life without the other one with them.

“Arguing about this or that isn’t really important,” Corbin states. He grins crookedly at Matt, who flashes back a look hot enough to make him shift in his chair. “Because there is always the making up to seriously heat things up and make it all better.” He winks. “If you know what I mean.”

Giveaway
For your chance to win a $15 Amazon.com gift card, go to Starla Kaye’s list of books at Decadent Publishing. Leave a comment telling me the names of the heroes in The CEO And The Cowboy and whether you are more drawn to the CEO or the cowboy hero. The contest is international and the winner will be drawn August 17, 2012.

20 comments:

  1. Daniel and Calhoun --oh it has to be the cowboy. How can anyone resist a cowboy? But then - guy in suit and tie.... no - I'm sticking to cowboy.

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  2. I have to say that I fell in love with both of these men...but cowboys... Gotta love 'em.

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  3. Congrats on your publishing anniversary for Starting Over! It's amazing how quickly the year passes.

    The heroes names are Calhoun and Daniel. I'm not sure who I'd chose as they both sound super sexy, Daniel so confident, and Calhoun so confused.

    All the best!
    ~Jess
    jessicasubject.writer at gmail dot com

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  4. The heros are Calhoun and Daniel. I am drawn to the CEO, Daniel since he'd be burned before

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    1. Thanks, Shannon, for stopping by and commenting.

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  5. The heroes are Daniel and Calhoun. Both sound sexy. One in his business suit, the other in the jeans, boots, and cowboy hat.... nope, can't choose. I'd take them both.

    e.balinski(at)att(dot)net

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    1. Thanks, Joanne, for leaving a comment. I tend to agree with you...I like them both.

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  6. Daniel and Calhoun are the heroes. I'm usually drawn to the business type, but I think in this case I'm more drawn to Calhoun. I love both, however.

    kesummer69 at gmail dot com

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  7. Daniel and Calhoun. In this case the CEO I'm more drawn to but I can't wait to read and find out how these to get together. I bet it will be hot!!

    smurfettev AT gmail DOT com

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    1. Thanks for leaving a comment, SheriV. I hope you enjoy reading their story.

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  8. I just read The CEO And The Cowboy yesterday.Loved it! Calhoun and Daniel are hot together.Its hard to say who I'm more drawn too.Both were amazing characters.But if I have to pick ;) I'd say Calhoun.
    elaing8(at)netscape(dot)net

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    1. Thanks for commenting, elaing8. I'm glad you loved reading The CEO And The Cowboy and my guys. I'm going to be writing a sequel to this story and hope you will watch for it, too.

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    2. YAY!! :) I'm glad to hear we'll get more of their story.Definitely will be watching for it.

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  9. Calhoun and Daniel. I'm definitely drawn more to the cowboy, but that's the Texan in me. lol

    Michelle V
    romanceinreview AT gmail DOT com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by to comment, Michelle. I'm not a Texan, but I do love cowboys.

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  10. The heros are Calhoun and Daniel. Both are great, but im more drawn to the cowboy. I love them!! :D Thanks for sharing and for the awesome giveaway!
    shadowluvs2read(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. Calhoun and Daniel are the heros. What great names!! I am more of a cowboy girl! I love the outdoors hard work that makes a cowboy!
    Mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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  12. Shadow and Mel Bourn, thank you both for stopping by and commenting.

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