The Book Boyfriend Blog Hop is back and better than ever!
The authors of Evernight have a brand new team of swoon-worthy book boyfriend candidates. A sexy assortment of cowboys, Doms, detectives, millionaires, royalty, vampires, soldiers, and shifters are just a click away.
Get ready to find your next book boyfriend…
On this stop, Lea Bronsen interviews charmeur deluxe and rock ‘n roll bad boy Shawn Torien!
Lea: Hi Shawn! I’m so glad to have you here. We haven’t spoken since the release of your book, the erotic contemporary romance My Biggest Fan in August last year. Can you believe it’s been that long?
Shawn: No. It’s nice to see you, too, Lea. How you been?
Lea: Oh, busy 🙂 Let’s do this quick and easy – the readers have forty-something blogs to visit! So I have a few fan questions for you. Starting with scars, tattoos, and piercings. Do you have any, and if so, what do they mean to you?
Shawn: Yep, I have all of that. Scars from fights, mostly, when I was young and crazy. Piercings, too. When I founded the band, I wore a nose chain like Rachel Bolan, but it kept getting stuck in the girls’ hair and clothes, so it had to go. I still wear my jewels like a queen – silver rings on my nose, ears, fingers, navel… I swear, one day someone’s going to challenge me to have one pierced into my dick, too. As for tattoos, I have a snake on the side of my throat, with its tongue licking along my artery. A little higher, tattooed in black below my ear lobe, are the words ‘Bloodless’, the name of my groove rock band.
Lea: How cool. Who has been your greatest influence (parent, friend, idol), and why?
Shawn: That’s very hard to say. Being in the music industry, it’d be natural to name a rock star. Someone from the 70s, like Hendrix. But to answer your question honestly, the person who most influenced me is the one my book is really about: my biggest fan, my mother. It’s her love that kept me afloat. She’s the reason I was never found OD’ying in the gutter like some in the business were.
Lea: How do you think your colleagues would describe you?
Shawn: My colleagues, you mean the band? That’s easy. Before I met Sam, they’d describe me as the wild one. I was constantly drunk or drugged-out, and it showed in our recordings. It’s a miracle that we were able to put out any albums at all. Now, I still enjoy a beer or two, but thanks to Sam, I don’t have that crazy urge to self-destroy anymore. She’s made me appreciate new facets of life.
Lea: What is your greatest talent?
Shawn: Ha ha, you’d think playing the bass? Nope, my greatest talent is making a fool of myself. I love being the clown. Goofing around on stage, back stage… I keep pissing off the road manager – well, the whole record company – ’cause I don’t ever take myself or anyone else seriously.
Lea: What are you the most hopeless at?
Shawn: *sighs* Being romantic. I suck at candles and roses. Thank fuck Sam doesn’t care much for that, either. But holding hands, cuddling in bed, kissing sweetly, these are things she loves and I’ll always do for her. Always, from the bottom of my heart.
Lea: How deeply does your job define you as a person?
Shawn: Being a so-called rock star defines me and my everyday life completely. I can’t take a break or suddenly choose to be someone else. Wherever I go, there’ll be fans waiting for autographs, journalists asking for a few words… It’s a 24-four-hour thing. I am me, and my job is me, too.
Lea: What is your most cherished possession?
Shawn: C’mon, Lea, what kind of a question is that? My cock, without a doubt. Ha ha. You thought I’d say Sam? Well, yeah, of course she’s my most cherished possession, but without a cock I’m no good to her either. *grins*
Lea: You silly you! *laughs* Another stupid question – how do you feel, generally, about the opposite sex?
Shawn: I love girls. Like Gene Simmons, I’d have any girl, small and large, as long as she was willing. Now I gotta keep those thoughts to myself. Sam would freak out if she knew I’m still able to admire a nice ass or a pair of titties.
Lea: What were you doing before you met Samantha? How was your life different?
Shawn: Everything was different. My mindset, more than anything. The way I saw things, the way I wanted my life to be, and the way I chose to treat people around me. She made me change. Now I can’t imagine being without her. She’s not only sweet but quite the sexy minx, which is nice when I’m in need of—
Lea: —Okay, thank you so much for joining us on this blog hop, and thanks for your, ahem, honesty! 🙂
Blurb for Shawn’s book “My Biggest Fan”:
Shawn Torien is a handsome, arrogant bassist with the groove rock band Bloodless. At thirty four, he’s seen everything, been everywhere, and all is handed to him on a silver plate—groupies included. His rock star attitude is questioned when the record company’s young webmistress Samantha joins the band to cover their life on the road.
Since she has crushed on Shawn for years, he takes great pleasure in teasing her and pushing her away… until he learns about the woman beneath the surface.
What’s up for grabs?
- One lucky hopper will win a $100 Amazon Gift Certificate sponsored by Evernight Publishing.
- Plus, each author is giving away their own unique prize! So visit each blog hop stop for a host of fabulous prizes to win.
- The prize on Lea Bronsen’s stop is 2 e-copies of My Biggest Fan.
How to enter? Answer this question in the comments below…
Do you think jewelry and make-up look hot on a guy, and why?
Be sure to leave the answer and your email address to be eligible to win a prize. Each comment gives you an entry for the grand prize (one per blog hop stop).
Click here to hop to the next author or blogger.
After you’ve met each hero, click here to vote for your favorite book boyfriend. You’ll earn an extra grand prize entry!
You’re one step closer to meeting your next Book Boyfriend…
Thank you for the hop. Not a big fan of makeup on a guy but it also depend on what type of makeup it is. I have no problem with jewelry as long as it’s not outrageous.
lavidabrisco(at)yahoo(dot)com
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While it depends on the guy, I think a touch of “guyliner” or some jewelry can be very appealing!
vitajex(at)Aol(Dot)com
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Of course it does! If he knows how to wear it and is confident in himself, then makeup and jewelry are awesome on him. Some of my favorite guys wear them and look totally hot! PlumCrazie@ymail.com
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No make-up on a guy for me and jewelry depends on where on his body.
novella-group(at)mail.com
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I like jewelry but not makeup. I am not fond of any makeup.
debby236 at hotmail.com
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I’ll admit. I think it can be totally hot. Throw in a good head of long hair, and I’m sold!
Thanks for the giveaway!
prettylittlepages(at)gmail(dot)com
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Jewelry yes, makeup no. Jewelry makes men more attractive to me.
magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
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Hi guys, cool replies! Thanks for stopping by and have fun hopping to the next book boyfriend!
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Jewelry, yes…makeup depends on the guy. Some guys look totally hot…some guys just look like they’re trying too hard and it’s kinda sad…..
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth @ bookattict . com
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Not a huge fan of makeup on a guy but I think jewelry on a guy if it is done tasteful can make a guy lok even a little more sexy! I have read your book and I really enjoyed it! What are you working on now ?
amybowens34@yahoo.com
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I don’t think so. I am more of a “I like tattooed guys better” kind of girl.
Thank you ❤
reofamelaterrado at yahoo dot com
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Not a fan of makeup but a little jewelry is okay.
sienkiel1821 at yahoo dot com
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To Amy Bowens, thanks for your kind words! My erotica High Risk Fever is ready for submission to pub houses. Meanwhile, I’m writing an erotic romance novella about an author falling in love with her cover model… he he 😉 When that is done, I’ll pick up the thriller Carnivora again, my biggest and most complicated project to date.
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Not all guys can pull off make-up & those that do wear it I expect to be some sort of entertainer, like a musician. And the only jewelry i’d like to see on any man of mine, is a wedding ring. ❤ Now that would be hot because it's showing the world that he's taken & it's a symbol of his love for me. =)
Thank you for this giveaway!!
I hope you have a great week! =)
Brandi
BLeigh1130 at yahoo dot com
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I don’t mind a little jewelry. Makeup is hit or miss though. a little eyeliner can be hot though.
kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com
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On younger guys it can look ok, but I hate pinky rings or gold chains around an older man’s neck.
acm05atjuno.com
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I’m good with the jewelry but not so much with the makeup.
suz2(at)cox(dot)net
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okay with some jewelry, but not make-up
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
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No to a lot of jewelry and makeup on a man. I don’t mind a little eyeliner a la Jack Sparrow but only if it’s part of a “performance” persona not in every day life.
adria(.)rose_03 at yahoo(.)com
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Make up looks good on guys if not used to such an extent that they look as pale as a ghost. But about jewelry, I am not sure if I like it in all guys, maybe in some.
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On the right guy jewelry and makeup look awesome, on the wrong guy…total turn off.
Shannon
sabai30705(at)yahoo(dot)com
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I like a little jewelry on a guy, but no makeup. Maybe I feel that way since I don’t use makeup.
jmesparza821 at gmail dot com
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some time if it’s the right piece for him.
sasluvbooks at yahoo dot com
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It depends upon the guy.
bhometchko(at)hotmail(dot)com
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Thanks to everyone for your comments! All of you are right, because it does indeed depend on the guy.
I honestly had a hard time picking two winners, but here they are – Thresa and Kristen 🙂
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