I am really sad to leave behind the characters from Finding Love At Sunset Shore. It’s been nice to be able to go through the different songs that remind me of the key points and scenes in the story so that I can relive them. Finding Love At Sunset Shore originally had the working title of The Boyfriend Risk and I think I’ll always think of that title first. Ros is in risk management and it’s the perfect role for her – she’s analytical, uptight and a rule follower. Ros is a strong character and I loved discovering her story. She’s the sort of person who is seen as quirky and occasionally downright odd by others who don’t take the time to get to know her. Ros sees things very clearly and human emotions are not her strong suit but she’s the best risk manager out there. She has a just two people who she is close to who are her dad and her friend Darla.
This is a fake dating trope story which I know has been done many times before but Ros’s story is different. Well at least I’ve not read about anyone embarking on a fake relationship for anything other than something that in some way benefits them. Frequently it’s because they want to go to a big event but don’t want people to know they are single. But in my story Ros is only doing it to make someone else feel better.
Her dad has terminal cancer and she overhears him telling his brother that he’s worried about Ros and how she will be after he is gone. He knows and respects that she’s a strong independent woman but that doesn’t stop him having that paternal worry that Ros will be alone in a harsh world where she struggles to fit in. He would like to see her in a relationship with someone who will respect her independence but be there for her when she needs them and he feels she would benefit if only she’d let others get closer to her.
Ros briefly considers the option of seeking out a man to pretend to be her partner but instantly dismisses it as a totally bonkers idea but when her friend Darla thinks she has the perfect guy to stand in as her boyfriend Ros has a very hard decision to make which goes against her fiercely independent demeanour.
This story is jam packed with funny moments and I often laughed out loud when I was writing it which is unusual especially when you are editing it for the eighth time!
It’s hard to know how a book will be received but I so hope readers take Ros into their hearts and go on the voyage of discovery with her. Plus there is the gorgeous chilled-out Cameron to enjoy who is one of my favourites of the book boyfriends I’ve created.
I found choosing the songs quite easy this time as I think Ros has been with me for quite a long while and I can see the scenes play out with these tunes adding to the feeling and atmosphere. As usual there’s an eclectic mix but there are a few classics from my favourite era - the 80s. I so hope you enjoy Ros’s story and these songs.
Here’s what I’ve chosen to go with Finding Love At Sunset Shore:
Rosanna by Toto
Don’t Get Me Wrong by The Pretenders
Can’t Tame Her by Zara Larsson
As It Was by Harry Styles
Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran
Clair de lune by Debussy
Remember by Becky Hill
Secret Smile by Semisonic
All My Broken Pieces by James Bay
Whole Again by Atomic Kitten
Love Changes Everything by Climie Fisher
Stargazing by Myles Smith
Here’s a link to the Spotify playlist. I hope you enjoy it.
This is a fake dating trope story which I know has been done many times before but Ros’s story is different. Well at least I’ve not read about anyone embarking on a fake relationship for anything other than something that in some way benefits them. Frequently it’s because they want to go to a big event but don’t want people to know they are single. But in my story Ros is only doing it to make someone else feel better.
Her dad has terminal cancer and she overhears him telling his brother that he’s worried about Ros and how she will be after he is gone. He knows and respects that she’s a strong independent woman but that doesn’t stop him having that paternal worry that Ros will be alone in a harsh world where she struggles to fit in. He would like to see her in a relationship with someone who will respect her independence but be there for her when she needs them and he feels she would benefit if only she’d let others get closer to her.
Ros briefly considers the option of seeking out a man to pretend to be her partner but instantly dismisses it as a totally bonkers idea but when her friend Darla thinks she has the perfect guy to stand in as her boyfriend Ros has a very hard decision to make which goes against her fiercely independent demeanour.
This story is jam packed with funny moments and I often laughed out loud when I was writing it which is unusual especially when you are editing it for the eighth time!
It’s hard to know how a book will be received but I so hope readers take Ros into their hearts and go on the voyage of discovery with her. Plus there is the gorgeous chilled-out Cameron to enjoy who is one of my favourites of the book boyfriends I’ve created.
I found choosing the songs quite easy this time as I think Ros has been with me for quite a long while and I can see the scenes play out with these tunes adding to the feeling and atmosphere. As usual there’s an eclectic mix but there are a few classics from my favourite era - the 80s. I so hope you enjoy Ros’s story and these songs.
Here’s what I’ve chosen to go with Finding Love At Sunset Shore:
Rosanna by Toto
Don’t Get Me Wrong by The Pretenders
Can’t Tame Her by Zara Larsson
As It Was by Harry Styles
Bad Habits by Ed Sheeran
Clair de lune by Debussy
Remember by Becky Hill
Secret Smile by Semisonic
All My Broken Pieces by James Bay
Whole Again by Atomic Kitten
Love Changes Everything by Climie Fisher
Stargazing by Myles Smith
Here’s a link to the Spotify playlist. I hope you enjoy it.
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