On Sale July 2011!Underneath the movie star’s good looks is a man battling with the demons of his past. No one knows the real Nathaniel, they only see the pin-up, the man he pretends to be.
Until one night he is forced to rely on Katie Field, an ordinary young woman from a very different world to Nathaniel’s. She may be starstruck but she isn’t blinded by the bright lights of fame. Can Nathaniel trust her enough to reveal the man behind the mask? Let the seduction begin…
NATHANIEL WOLFE
Character Profile
His Past…
Nathanial is the youngest Wolfe. His childhood came to an abrupt end when he witnessed his father’s confrontation with his older sister Annabelle. At nine years old Nathaniel was too young to stop William, but the guilt and shame he feels for not protecting his sister stays with him to this day, although it’s fiercely buried deep below his surface.
Nathanial has been the family entertainer from a very young age – making his brothers laugh with his impressions of them and the household staff! This ability to capture and hold people’s attention was developed further when a teacher encouraged him to take up acting. Adopting a character became a mask for his pain, and he gradually slipped further and further behind it until he forgot who he really was.
When he was sixteen a Hollywood casting agent came to his school to find the lead for a new film. Nathaniel, with his stunning chiseled features, cool arrogance and brooding nonchalance, fitted the bill perfectly. It was the perfect escape from the crumbling state of the Wolfe family. Relocating to Hollywood, he never looked back.
His first film, a heart-wrenching coming-of-age blockbuster, became the highest- grossing movie of the decade and catapulted Nathaniel to international stardom. The world adored him, and Nathaniel, who lapped up the attention, was swooned over by girls and women worldwide. The media were desperate to claim that he was having a relationship with his beautiful co-star, which resulted in a naïve, whirlwind publicity stunt marriage (quietly annulled a few months later).
At the initial height of his stardom Nathaniel took every film role going – even the lead in a very risqué arthouse film that meant the world saw a lot more of him than it expected! Now, however, he’s a little more discerning – he has the money to be picky. His more serious roles have won him acclaim from the toughest critics, who acknowledge a gravitas beyond his years and experience. It seems William’s neglect has done Nathaniel a favor as far as his career is concerned.
His Present…
Nathanial is seen by the world as insanely, gorgeously arrogant, and is one of the most famous and followed actors in the world. Recently he’s been feeling the itch of discontentment – the lifestyles of the rich and famous are beginning to grate, as is the vacuous glamor of the movie industry. Can’t the paparazzi just leave him alone? So, when his agent suggests it, he accepts an offer to star in a play in London’s West End theater district.
His Future…
But rumor has it that there will be an unexpected and unwelcome guest at the opening night of Nathaniel’s theatre production. And when Nathanial is forced to rely on Katie Field, an ordinary young woman from a world very different from Nathaniel’s, there are only two questions the paparazzi want answered: Who is the innocent beauty on this A-lister’s arm? And can Nathaniel ever trust any woman enough to reveal the man behind the mask?
AUTHOR AND CHARACTER QUESTIONS WITH SARAH MORGAN
Behind the scenes at Wolfe Manor
Share a secret about your hero or heroine?
Nathaniel Wolfe has a few big secrets tucked away but I wouldn’t be much of a friend to him (or you) if I gave them away without his permission, so I’ll share a small one – he’s not good with deep water.
Who is the biggest, baddest Wolfe?
That’s a difficult question because they’re all big and bad in different ways. For undiluted shocking behaviour and for seducing anything female, I suppose it has to be Lucas.
Which Wolfe brother did you most fancy?
Definitely Nathaniel. He’s the world’s hottest movie star, ferociously talented and the very best at what he does. Yes he’s damaged and has a very dark side, but he has real strength and I find that incredibly sexy. And he’s scorching hot!
Which is your hero’s favourite room in Wolfe Manor?
Given all the things that happened to him during his childhood, Nathaniel isn’t a lover of Wolfe Manor. If I had to pick one room it would probably be the main hallway because it was the quickest route out of the house.
How did your hero pop the big question to the heroine?
Nathaniel has proposed to plenty of women in his movies but his words have always been taken from a script. He’s a talented actor, capable of making every word sound heartfelt without meaning anything he says. So when it came to proposing for the first time in real life, he had a challenge on his hands. He had to convince Katie that this time he meant what he was saying. I think it’s a very romantic scene because Nathaniel finally stops playing a part and reveals his true self to the woman he loves.
Your writing secrets…
What do you enjoy most about writing as part of a continuity series; how does it differ to writing a single title?
Being part of a continuity means having contact with other writers. Although you’re still writing the book on your own, you have the opportunity to share those ups and downs that come with every book and you couldn’t find a better bunch of people to share those moments with than the Modern/Presents authors. We started an email loop so that we could voice any thoughts and ideas and ensure that what we were creating individually also made sense as a whole. Working with them and having that extra contact was great fun.
What do you think makes a great hero/heroine?
For me, a great hero has to have strength and bravery and by that I mean the ability to face up to anything life throws at him. I want to know that if things get tough he’s going to be right by the heroine’s side fighting for what they share, not walking away.
I like a heroine who can take care of herself and doesn’t allow herself to be pushed around, but also someone who enjoys being a woman and isn’t afraid to show her feminine side.
When you are writing, what is a typical day?
I start by checking my emails and dealing with anything urgent that has popped into my inbox overnight. Then I look at my schedule and check whether I have any other commitments in terms of blogging etc. I don’t have my own blog so I blog in other places, but that means remembering to keep track of where and when so that I can be around to comment and chat with people.
Having organised my day, I switch off the main phone (my kids have a different number they can call me on in an emergency) and then settle down to write without disturbance. I try to resist the temptation to read over the beginning of the book every time and instead write fresh, pushing the story forward. I give myself a minimum daily word count so that I can be sure I’ll meet my deadline. I take a short break for lunch and sometimes I’ll go for a quick walk. Once a week I have lunch with friends – it’s a great way to unwind and I often find it easier to work out plot problems when I’m relaxed and with other people.
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