You might note I said 'songs' and not 'song'. Yes, second week in and I'm breaking my 'one song' rule, but it was so hard trying to decide between Ivy and Ian's voice that I thought it was only fair they should both get a say. Also, I think the lyrics of these two work really well together :-)
Constructive criticism welcome.
The Truths About Dating and Mating
Spunky Italian girl Ivy Rossini loves to talk and push the boundaries. She gets to do both alongside her best friend, reputed bad boy, Ian Hollister, as they host The Truths about Dating and Mating, a sex-edutainment program for Riordan College's radio station. For Ivy, Ian has always been like an overprotective big brother - but that's about to change with a near kiss. With the memory of the moment fresh in her mind, she finds herself aroused by his slightest touch and fantasizing about finding out for herself what those girls on campus mean when they say he's an "intense lover."
Ivy has always been Ian's one ray of sunshine, the only girl who really sees beyond his bad boy reputation. It's only fair he protect her from the typical jerks around campus, or so he tells himself. But when he sees her in a steamy embrace with another guy, he's forced to reconcile the sexy, confident woman she's become, with the "little-sister" he's always looked out for.
With their friendship hanging in the balance, can they follow the advice they give their listeners to communicate, be honest, and trust in themselves - and each other - or will foolish pride ruin their fledgling relationship before it even gets off the ground?
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Ha! Love these choices of music! And Jaycee's book idea sounds like a fun read. I'd pick it up at the book store.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emily, and I look forward to this one too :-)
DeleteNow that's a book blurb that makes me totally want to read on! I like the idea of two songs, btw!
ReplyDeleteHeh, I'll remember that :-)
DeleteSounds like a sweet, romantic story.
ReplyDeleteAnd I especially love the Complicated song. That does sum up the blurb.
........dhole
Thanks Donna :-)
DeleteWow - great choices this week, Sarah. They definitely fit your blurb.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Melodie :-)
DeleteWow, these are both great choices! The second one absolutely blows my mind because that song has several of the lines from my story - the one about being blind and seeing you watching me from the corner of your eye...I got chills when I heard those lyrics. Also the one about what if your answer isn't yes - that reflects the part I'm editing right now. Seriously, I still have chills. Bravo! And thank you so much for doing this!!! I'll have to add these to my playlist!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your comments. I know it's not the end of the world if someone doesn't like their songs, but I want people to love them :-)
DeleteLet me know when the book is out by the way so I can give you a shout out.
And I'll send you those others later.
Whoa, these are amazing! I was jamming to both songs and they fit the blurb super well. Oh, and I have to admit that I'm the author's critque partner and know personal that these songs rock for it! You did a great job. New follower :D
ReplyDeleteIf anyone apart from Jaycee knows whether they fit, it's you, so thank you :-)
DeleteI love the different takes you took on this synopsis with--you're right about the lyrics being complimentary, but the tones are different. And I feel like I can see the snapshot moments in this novel just from the synopsis and these songs. Very perceptive. There would certainly be some sexy moments in this book.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting the idea that this book might have a few moments too :-)
DeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteGood Choice
Thanks for sharing these collections
Keep us inform
I thought that I am already there but
To my surprise no way
Thus I am in now
LOL
Keep posting
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Hey Phil, good to see you and thank you for your kind words :-)
DeleteGreat choices! And sounds like a cute story. I like the multiple POV here.
ReplyDeleteI like 'he said, she said' stories. Definitely fun :-)
Deleteooh good choices this week!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, hope I can keep it up :-)
DeleteGreat choices! Sounds like a good story, too.
ReplyDeleteIt does, doesn't it?
DeleteWonderful choicces of music, as you know I always have music on my blog. Loved the story also.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Oh yes, I always like to hear what new song you have when I come visiting :-)
DeleteAs always, you managed to find the right music for the excerpt. Well done Sarah.
ReplyDeleteJaycee, I really enjoyed the excerpt.
Thanks Michael, it's definitely an interesting blurb isn't it?
DeleteThank you!
Deletebreaking the rules already I see how it goes:)
ReplyDeleteYeah baby, 'cause that's the way I roll
Delete(just don't tell me Mum!)
I just love your blog! Everything you do is SO MUCH FUN!
ReplyDeleteAnd the blurb was great. Definitely well done. :D
Glad you like my blurb! Thanks!
DeleteAnd glad you like my blog, thank you :-)
DeleteTwo awesome songs Sarah... great fits for story blurb...Makes me want to read the story even more:)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to put it up for sale in May!
DeleteGreat choices Sarah - I loved the way they fit - and I love the sound of this blurb too - it sounds like it'd be a great read.
ReplyDeleteBy the way - there's a little something over at my place for you if you want it!
Happy Sunday
Laura x
I didn't manage to squeeze in an awards post before the A - Z but I hope you know I appreciated it :-)
DeleteSarah - Oh, this is an excellent fit of music to story!! You are a genius at this.
ReplyDeleteAww, you say the nicest things, thank you :-)
Delete#1, I love hearing new music, so this was an awesome post!
ReplyDelete#2, Well chosen songs, indeed!
Thanks Lynn(e), hope I can keep it up :-)
DeleteInteresting idea for a story - like the idea of them struggling to follow their own advice.
ReplyDeletePerfect music for a perfect excerpt. I especially like this part because I left a Sunshine award for you over on my blog: "Ivy has always been Ian's one ray of sunshine, the only girl who really sees beyond his bad boy reputation."
ReplyDelete:D Glad you like the excerpt. :D
DeleteI know I didn't have time to post about it, but thank you for the award. I love getting them :-)
DeleteThe book blurb sounds fabulous, and I love your choices!
ReplyDeleteYay for liking my blurb! :D
DeleteSexual tension is always a draw. Many sitcoms use it to keep us interested in the characters and set up for humor or a moment of truth.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, it's as old as time.
DeleteTrust vs. pride. One will build relationships while the other will undermine and erode away at them. And I love the song Complicated!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, it can be a very damaging combination.
DeleteIt's so cool to hear the music after reading the blurb--it totally sets the tone!
ReplyDeleteIt helps when I get sent fun blurbs like this :-)
DeleteSarah, you've chosen great music to suit the synopsis. I enjoyed both. Well done.
ReplyDeleteDenise
Thanks Denise :-)
DeleteI can't listen to the music because everyone else in the house is asleep but I LOVE the synopsis and want to read the book!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you like it!
DeleteI don't know either of these songs--but they fit so well and I might just have to go download Complicated. Great! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the name Ian. For some reason, it just always sounded hot to me. Maybe I'm colored by my Shameless love.
ReplyDeleteProbably the same reason I've wanted to name a character Lip since I've been writing again :-)
DeleteThe blurb and the music totally rock! Nice way to set the mood. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the blurb!
DeleteOoh, i want to read this too! And great new songs :)
ReplyDeleteSarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)
Yay for wanting to read my story! :D
DeleteI like the premise. I think you've done a good job choosing the songs. Haven't heard either one before. I'm a dinosaur, I know.
ReplyDeleteNot a dinosaur, there are just SO many songs out there. It's like books, you can't know them all!
DeleteDon't know these songs,but I like them both. Do you have songs in mind, know what you're looking for? Or do you hunt around til you find the right one. I don't know how you do it.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I start with a particular song, or band, then I start messing about on youtube. Often the songs listed down the side will be similar to the one I'm listening to - then there's my daughter, she loves to make suggestions :-)
DeleteLike others, I didn't know these songs before, but I think they were a great choice!
ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse, co-host of the 2012 #atozchallenge! Twitter: @AprilA2Z
Thanks Shannon, and I'm glad to introduce you to something new :-)
DeleteDigging the story and the songs. I love mixing them together to find the matching theme. Keeps the inspiration alive. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to help keep the inspiration going :-)
DeleteSounds good to me. I have an Ian too. Such a great name. I love when music and writing go together.
ReplyDeleteOh, me too, definitely!
DeleteThat's a good book blurb, and that second song goes with it perfectly. I hadn't heard these songs before either. Yep, I'm also a dinosaur! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWell then we can all be dinosaurs together :-)
DeleteI'm not familiar with these songs but they sound great and seem to match the story premise really well. You definitely have a talent!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynda - now if only I could make a career out of it :-)
DeleteGreat songs and they are the perfect match to the description. Thanks for introducing me to some great new artists.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, and I'm glad you liked them :-)
DeleteI like the sound of the story as well as those videos.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Glad you enjoyed them. Have a lovely weekend :-)
DeleteAwesome book blurb! And the songs match the premise well. Very cool. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blurb compliment! ;d
DeleteI like the way you posted a song for both of the characters! And they seem to fit them perfectly, from the blurb. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them, I couldn't leave either of them out :-)
DeleteExcellent! No criticism necessary, constructive or otherwise. Creativity at its best!
ReplyDelete:D YAY!
DeleteThanks JJ, I agree, it's a great blurb.
DeleteI love Jaycee! And these were awesome Sarah :)
ReplyDeleteI'm okay if you break your one song rule :)
Thanks Cassie, I might be breaking it again tomorrow :-)
DeleteLove the music AND the story set-up! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie, glad you liked them :-)
DeleteI don’t normally read romance but from the blurb you wrote, I would definitely read this one. And the song selections fit the two POVs. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThis made me really happy to hear! Thank you!
DeleteJaycee's books sounds great and I love the songs you've chosen!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like my blurb! Thank you!
DeleteWow, I love Jaycee's blurb. And it seems you've chosen two perfect songs, Sarah!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love hearing that! :D
DeleteAww Thanks :-)
DeleteMusical Impressions - I love the concept!
ReplyDeleteNot too familiar with the songs but they seem to fit...
Thanks Mish, glad you like it :-)
DeleteThe book blurb sounds excellent. What a brilliant setting for a YA novel. It even got me remembering 'those days' and that's almost dabbling in the realms of ancient history!! I prefer the second song, Complicated, and thought it matched the story mood perfectly.
ReplyDeleteTHank you for the compliments on my burb! :D
DeleteI think it was the setting that attracted me too, can't wait to see what Jaycee does with it :-)
DeleteSeems like a match. Loved listening to the first song and seeing the lyrics that kept up the rhythm. Interesting and exciting.
ReplyDeleteStopped in to say hi and join your site. Maybe we'll hook up during the A to Z madness!
Welcome, and I'm glad you liked it. I'll be sure to follow your posts :-)
DeleteThank you for your compliments on my blurb!
ReplyDeleteLove the rule breaker in you.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard either of those
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Heh, that's what rules are for - especially when you make them yourself :-)
DeleteNever heard either song before, but really liked them both. I think I liked the 2nd one best though. :D
ReplyDeleteI've tagged and awarded you on my blog. :D
I think the second song takes it this week :-)
DeleteThank you so much for the award, I'll be over to thank you properly soon :-)
Hi Sarah! I'm just stopping by to say hello before the A-Z challenge begins. Glad to see you'll be playing along. I'm a new follower here :)
ReplyDeleteHi Martha and welcome to you. Looking forward to checking out your blog later too :-)
DeleteThe book sounds great and the songs are perfect. I hadn't heard either before, but I really like them. I get so much great new music from you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica, glad you liked them :-)
DeleteOH COOL!!!!! Love #1!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you enjoyed it :-)
DeleteTotally agree :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat video. You do a wonderful job with it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Josh :-)
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