Admit it. You’ve loved just one in your life. They’re the cool guys…always living on the edge. The sex, when it comes, and it will, is going to be fast, furious and fulfilling. He’ll swear he loves you to the day he’d die, that he’ll change everything about him if you’ll only be his.
And, except in rare cases, he’s lying.
But you don’t care–he could be the one for you and you could be the one to change him–reality be damned!
My favorite heartbreaker is Marco in Dangerous Beauty. (Yes, I named Marcos, the hero in California Wine after him.) He’s one of those guys that looks great in tights…all the costumes in that movie are quite stupendous. But he is a future senator and must marry who his family dictates. Veronica, a future courtesan, is definitely not in the running.
He courts her, wins her and leaves her for being who she is. Their passion is grand; it’s only convention that denies them love. You’ll have to watch the movie to see who succeeds.
Bring lots of tissues.
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Excerpt from California Wine
Marcos may or may not be a heartbreaker. To find out, you’ll need to read California Wine (Crimson Romance).
Oh, my.
Elizabeth’s eyes locked with a pair of the most intense blue eyes she’d ever seen. They belonged to a man with thick black hair to his shoulders, a strong aquiline nose, and high cheekbones. His smile was warm; his straight white teeth a sharp contrast to his light olive skin.
Why did Italy produce such heart-breakingly handsome men?
She looked down at the restaurant table and then looked up again. He was still staring, the smile even broader.
Maybe her daughter Sarah was right. Elizabeth should dine out more often, especially if the scenery was going to be like this.
The waitress brought her a salad and Elizabeth looked at it morosely. Was it possible to eat salad and not get some stuck in her teeth when a gorgeous man was staring at her? Or worse, drop a huge leaf of oily lettuce on her blouse, calling his attention to her less than abundant breasts?
But the salad looked so good…tiny red cherry tomatoes interspersed with baby carrots and radishes on a bed of mixed greens. She sighed and stabbed the nearest tomato with her fork.
The red orb escaped her plate and went bouncing off the table to land on the floor, rolled to the center of an open space, and sat there for only a minute before being squished by a waitress’ black shoe.
“Such a tragic end for a little tomato.” A rich masculine voice spoke near her ear.
She looked up into the blue eyes of the man standing next to her.
“Perhaps if you had not stabbed at it so viciously, it might have survived,” he continued.
She had to grin at his mock seriousness.
“May I join you?” he asked his hand on the chair.
She considered him. She’d intended to eat her supper alone, go upstairs to her room, run a hot bath, and relax with a good book.
He waited for her answer.
Suddenly, her plan seemed a lonely way to spend one of her last days in Italy. “Sure.”
He sat down next to her and a frisson of heat zapped her body. For the first time since her mother had died, life stirred in her heart. She put down her fork.
“My name is Marcos,” he said, holding out his hand.
“Elizabeth.” She shook. His palm was smooth and cool, and the long fingers fit the rest of his lean body. His touch electrified her skin.
“American? Yes?”
She nodded.
He grinned, looking as if he’d guessed a game-show answer correctly. “Are you here on business? Pleasure? Traveling all by yourself or is your husband with you?”
She took a sip of wine. Her best friend Annie had told her not to reveal too much personal information about herself when she was traveling. What could she safely tell her new acquaintance, a man she knew nothing about, other than he exuded masculinity?
He must have seen the suspicion in her eyes because he waved his hand and gestured. The proprietress of the hotel came over to their table.
“Is there something wrong?” she asked, a frown creasing her forehead. “Marcos, are you being a bother?”
“Nothing like that. I was only trying to assist the lady with her vegetables. They seem to be escaping.” Marcos pointed to the stain on the floor.
The woman snapped her fingers at the nearest waitress and pointed. Then she turned back to Elizabeth. “I am so sorry. Would you like me to bring you another tomato?”
“Another tomato? No, no, I’m fine.” Elizabeth stifled a laugh. “It’s nothing, really.”
She glanced at Marcos, who was holding his hand over his mouth. His eyes were sparkling with laughter.
“And him,” the woman poked a long fingernail into Marcos’ shoulder. “Is my cousin annoying you?”
“Uh…” Now was Elizabeth’s chance to get rid of him if she wanted.
Marcos’ eyes pleaded for a reprieve.
An impish spark rose in her soul. Why not have an adventure in the safe confines of the hotel dining room? Her trip was almost over anyway. Surely no harm could come from a little fun. Could it?
(Note to readers of Italian extraction. Yes, I know it should be “Marco.” The reason it’s not will be explained in my upcoming novel, California Homecoming.”)
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Amber Slagle says
my fav Heartbreaker is Kellan kyle from Thoughtless!!
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Sharon C. Cooper says
Great excerpt, and thanks for the giveaway!
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Casey Dawes says
Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck!
Trix says
I like Dante from Damon Suede’s HOT HEAD (actually, I love his best friend/love interest Griff best, but Griff’s not a heartbreaker).
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Meghan Stith says
Thanks for the giveaway and participating in the hop!
I think that Christian Grey from “50 Shades of Grey” is a good example of a heartbreaker. He used and abused Ana at first, but then came to his senses by book two.
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Evie says
Jamie from Outlander
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Kelsey Summer says
I think Rhett Butler is the ultimate heartbreaker.
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April Holgate (@grapeapril75) says
For me the heartbreaker is a bad boy who goes kicking and screaming into love! When he falls he falls hard!
The only heartbreakers I have encountered are literary! And my all time fav is Mr Darcy! Although, I am currently crushing on Zadist from the Black Dagger Brotherhood!
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Karina says
I like Damon from VD if he qualifies for a heart breaker ;D
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Mimi Smith says
Barrons from KMM’s Fever series.
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parisfanca says
Thanks for participating!
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Serena knautz says
A name like Marcos just sounds like a heartbreaker:) THanks for sharing.
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Casey Dawes says
Hmmm….you’ll just have to read the book to find out if that’s true!
Daniel M says
don’t have any fav heartbreaker thanks for the hop – regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
Amber says
Great excerpt! Thanks for sharing!
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Casey Dawes says
Thanks!
Lisa Walker Liese2 says
My favorite heartbreaker is Damon from the Vampire Diaries.
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Tammy Turner says
We all want to love a Heartbreaker. Maybe its because of his chiseled good looks, his bad boy attitude, or the mysterious nature of him. Some Heartbreakers are just that, they know what they got and how to use it to get what they want. Then there are those Heartbreakers that don’t even realize that they are doing it. The best part about a Heartbreaker is that there is always a woman that turns their world upside down until they realize it is love. I have read many Romance Novels over the years and have run into many memorable Heartbreakers and my favorites are usually the ones that don’t even know they are Heartbreakers! Some of my personal favorite Heartbreakers are :
Kade Jamenson (Werewolf) from An Alpha’s Path. Kade is a sexy werewolf that will make you burn but a mishap with a potential mate makes him not think he will find love.
Ian MacPhie (Vampire) from All I Want For Christmas is a Vampire. Ian is a heartbreaking Highland Vampire that was frozen in his immortality when he was only 15. With the help of his friend he is given a drug that helps him age to 28 so he could look like a man instead of a child after hundreds of years. He has no idea that he looks of a warrior and the lover.
Lothaire Daciano (Vampire) from Lothaire. Lothaire is definitely a heartbreaker and his cocky attitude proves it! Thinks he’s a gift to women! Its just the sucker punch from a woman he doesn’t realize is his equal that brings him down a notch.
Marius Parker from His Contrary Bride. Marius is every part the gentlemen but doesn’t realize he could also easily be the rogue!
Benjamin Gateway from To Win His Wayward Wife. Benjamin doesn’t realize that he is a heartbreaker because the one woman he loved, he lost….or did he?
Fury North (Human with Canine DNA) from Fury and Valiant North (Human with Feline DNA) from Valiant. Fury and Valiant are strong New Species and gorgeous to boot, but because they are damaged they doesn’t think they can hold onto to the women they love.
Sigimor Cameron from Highland Conqueror. Sigimor is every bit the Highland Laird and warrior but can he hold onto to the beautiful English lady?
Joshua Striker (Werewolf) from Alexandra’s Legacy. Joshua is a scared and battle hard enforcer for his pack and he thinks that he doesn’t have what it takes to make the women melt.
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Cassandra Hicks says
My favorites are Kresley Cole’s Lothaire, Jeaniene Frost’s Bones, JR Ward’s Z & V, & Charlaine Harris’s Eric 🙂
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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Veronika says
I love reading about heartbreakers! They are usually bad-boys, they’re witty, funny and sexy and the female population is drooling after them lol
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Stacey says
thanks for sharing 🙂
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Kaylyn D says
My favorite heartbreaker is Eric Northman. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Jennifer Irving says
My heart breaker is Eric Northman. Oh, he’s so bad, and every once in awhile you think he’s changed, and then there’s the old Eric back…
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Mary @SweepingMe says
My favorite heartbreaker is Rick from TWD!
Mary
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AnnaM. says
My favorite heartbreaker is Dean Winchester from SPN.
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Kirsten W says
Rhett Butler is my favorite heartbreaker.
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Natasha says
One of my favorites is Eric from True Blood.
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Judy Peterson says
My favorite heartbreaker is the one that your heart can’t live without. One of my best is Lucas from D B Reynolds book “Lucas” (Vampire in America series). Strong mind, well put together and tender when he needs to be.
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Ashley A says
Great excerpt!! Thanks for the great giveaway!! So many great prizes!! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Casey Dawes says
Glad you liked it! Casey
Shannon Bereza says
My favorite heartbreaker is: I have no idea. I don’t really go for the heartbreakers lately. I have read way too many of the heartthrob stories lately. I of course love Rhett Butler because that is one of my all time favorite books. He is both the heartbreaker and heartthrob all rolled into one. sbereza22 at gmail dot com
Shadow says
One of my favorites is Justice from Justice by Laurann Dohner. Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway!!! 🙂
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susan platt says
I don’t have a favorite but do know a famous one: Rhett Butler
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Carla says
My favorite part of having a heart breaker is the world class groveling. Todd in Lauren Dane’s Laid Bare is my perfect example.
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BookLady says
My favorite heartbreaker is Eric from True Blood. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Dovile says
Damon from Vampire Diaries
Thank you for the chance!
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Veronica says
Rhett Butler without a doubt
Michelle Tucker says
My favorite heartbreaker is Eric from the Sookie Stackhouse series. Really…I love to hate him and vice versa.
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Maya TheBee says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Eric from the True Blood
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Joy F says
Broderick from Ransom by Julie Garwood
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Jeanette Platt says
I love a heartbreaker/badboy that needs a good girl or strong woman to make him into the hero we all hate at one time and then love.
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bn100 says
Zsadist
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