When we write a hero or heroine we focus on their voice. How do we want them to sound not only to each other but to us the reader. Today I’ve got Cassandra Carr who will discuss how a voice can capture a heart.
In Talk to Me, the heroine, Jamie, is seduced by the hero’s voice. Drew is a
sports talk radio host, and Jamie is his new producer. She has to listen to him
for at least twenty hours every week and his raspy, sexy voice slowly drives her
insane. Once he knows how much it turns her on, he uses his words to pull her
in further.
It’s a proven fact that both men and women can be turned on by listening to someone
speak. Sure, you can say that seduction is an art form, but there is definitely
a scientific basis to it. Tone of voice is something that distinguishes men
from each other, along with other things, like their unique smell.
Every woman is different, but they have one thing in common – if they’re lucky enough
to run across a man with a great voice, they’ll respond. So what kind of voice
turns you on? Are you a fan of a smooth, rich voice? A deep, commanding voice?
Maybe, like Jamie, you prefer one with a bit of roughness to it. Tell me what
you like in the comments below.
Blurb:
Radio producer Jamie MacMahon is in over her head with ex-hockey player-turned
host Drew Milan. She’s attracted to the man who earned the nickname “the Beast”
during his playing days from the moment they meet, but he’s her boss and she
loves her new job. She’s made plenty of mistakes with men and loathes the thought of being yet another plaything for Drew, a man who sleeps with women but doesn’t date them.
Drew doesn’t want to lose a great producer and knows Jamie deserves a real
relationship, but can’t stay away from the sizzling chemistry they create every
time they’re together. Jamie’s insecurities and the very real prospect of
having to leave a great job if this thing doesn’t work out clash hard with
Drew’s fears about opening his heart and the possibility of losing his first
competent producer.
Bio:
Cassandra Carr lives in Western New York with her husband, Inspiration, and her daughter, Too Cute for Words. When not writing she enjoys watching hockey and hanging out on Twitter. Her debut novel, Talk to Me, was released by Loose Id on March 22, 2011 and named a top pick by Night Owl Review and The Romance Reviews. Siren Bookstrand will publish book 1 of the Buffalo Intimidators series, Head Games, in November 2011 and Loose Id will release her holiday-themed Novella, Caught, in December 2011.
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I love how the occupation truly fits the storyline. Great job. The book sounds like a steamy read. 🙂
Thank you Ciara! I appreciate it! If you read it definitely let me know what you think!
I like a man with a deep voice — the deeper the better. And roughness is also sexy. I think Neil Diamond has a sexy voice. I guy I used to work with had one of the sexiest voices I’ve ever heard — although I suspected he was gay.
I totally understand the power of the voice and the inspiration behind T alk to Me. If it ever gets turned into an audio book you ought to insist they get a guy with a super sexy voice to read it.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll mention it again, I enjoyed Talked to Me. Great book.
By the way, Cara, your check’s in the mail! 😉
Thank you for being such an advocate for the book. You have no idea how much I appreciate it!
You’re welcome!
Awesome post! My kind of voice is smooth and silky and rich, perhaps with the hint of a Scottish accent. 🙂
Thank you Cassandra, and thank you Lindsay for hosting her!
Ooooh, intriguing concept. Sounds like a great read! 😀