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Guest Post – Barbara Elsborg

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My love of excitement and romance – Barbara Elsborg

The first full length book I ever wrote – more years ago than I like to remember (but I was 21) – was a romantic suspense. It was called Unnatural Selection. 100,000 words about the mafia, drug smuggling and set in New York. The book is dark and probably old fashioned now so it will remain in my closet! I didn’t write about what I know, as is often recommended, and I’ve continued not to do so!

My latest romantic suspense is set mostly in London and involves the Russian mafia. Well, I guess I do know London quite well but the mafia not so much. But for me, that makes writing all the more exciting – researching things and working out how I can twist them to my purpose. My stories are rather dramatic. I like lots of things to happen and they do.

If you’d like a chance to win a copy of Whatever it Takes or any other from my backlist if you’ve already read it, please leave me a comment about your favourite type of hero.

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Whatever it Takes.

War in Syria has devastated Zain’s country, destroyed his family and broken his heart. When there is nothing left to stay for, he journeys to England, determined to follow in his father’s footsteps and train as a doctor in London. He might be a refugee with no money, no friends and no qualifications but he still has his dreams and he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure his future turns out to be the one he wants.

Roman is a world away from the naïve Russian boy who lost everything, one devastating day. Now he’s a fixer for a wealthy Russian, keeping the guy’s business dealings away from the attention of the British authorities. Roman is balanced on a moral tightrope, which grows more unsteady by the hour. The last thing he needs is to become emotionally involved with a young Syrian, especially when he can’t afford to trust anyone.

A chance discovery in Roman’s car by Zain sets off a violent chain reaction and Zain is thrown into a world that threatens not just his dreams but his life. Roman has difficult decisions to make. He’s determined to do whatever it takes to keep Zain safe. But lingering shadows from their pasts as well as prominent figures from Roman’s present need to be eliminated if they’re to have a chance together.

As lies and danger escalate, are they doomed before they’ve even begun?

RJ Scott, MM Romance, Barbara Elsbort

 

 

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  1. Barbara Elsborg says

    June 7, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Thanks for having me, RJ!

    Reply
    • RJ Scott says

      June 8, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Thank you for taking part! Socially distanced hugs 😉

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    June 7, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    I like slightly damaged heroes, with a reason to overcome what life has thrown at them. It doesn’t have to be “big” to anyone else, but rather a case of learning to move past whatever has held them back before.

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 8, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      My sort of hero!

      Reply
  3. Amy Stauffer says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:14 am

    I like unsung heroes. Obviously they won’t remain unsung by the end if the story, but….

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    • JenCW says

      June 8, 2020 at 11:46 am

      I like all kids of heroes. Damaged or anti-hero characters are some of my favorites though

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      • Barbara Elsborg says

        June 8, 2020 at 12:19 pm

        I like damaged heroes!! All my guys are damaged. I’m a mean author.

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 8, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      Yep, they’re at their best when they’re actually shouting about how wonderful they are! LOL

      Reply
      • Roz says

        June 8, 2020 at 12:41 pm

        I like ordinary heroes who only find their inner hero when the situation requires it and are surprised by it themselves.

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        • Barbara Elsborg says

          June 8, 2020 at 5:43 pm

          That’s a perfect kind of guy to love!

          Reply
  4. Kaila says

    June 8, 2020 at 10:30 am

    Hmm…”damaged” heroes
    I love those

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 8, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      Yep, the best!!

      Reply
  5. Ana says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    I LOVE Barbara Elsborg ‘s books ❤

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 8, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you!!!!

      Reply
  6. Staci S says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    I like the underdog. The least likely person to save the day does in fact, save the day!

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 8, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      I prefer those to the dominant alpha male!

      Reply
  7. Cornelia Simpkins says

    June 8, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    I like the broken hero

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 9, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      I like them VERY broken!

      Reply
  8. Kathy J in Ellicott City says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:07 pm

    I love damaged heros

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 9, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      They’re sort of not good enough if they’re not damaged!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Shannon says

    June 8, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    I like ones that are secretly marshmallows inside.

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 9, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      LOL – all gooey and sweet – while they’re big and bold on the outside!

      Reply
  10. Laurel says

    June 8, 2020 at 11:41 pm

    I love all heroes. I’m not picky at all.

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 9, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      My sort of a girl!!

      Reply
  11. Laurie A Green says

    June 9, 2020 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, what a great question! I think I tend to love tragic heroes, especially ones who are later redeemed or vindicated, and honorable heroes. I also love the dreamers who are willing to do the work to put a foundation under their dreams. I guess, in one way or another, that describes most heroes. 🙂

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 12, 2020 at 8:58 am

      Lovely answer, Laurie!!

      Reply
  12. Ginger Connatser says

    June 10, 2020 at 12:23 pm

    I love all heroes.

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    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 12, 2020 at 8:58 am

      So do !!

      Reply
  13. lisa says

    June 10, 2020 at 4:24 pm

    I like every type of heroes

    Reply
    • Barbara Elsborg says

      June 12, 2020 at 8:59 am

      How can we not?? The world would be a sadder place without them.

      Reply

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