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what creates perfect chemistry? + Giveaway!
Great question, don’t you think? What creates perfect chemistry? In relationships of course!
I think about the books I’ve read, and what makes the story so enjoyable, and most of the time it deals with the characters and their interaction . . . .
For example, in RIDE WITH ME, our recent debut original Loveswept release, our H/H, Lexie & Tom were just like peas in a pod — not initially at first, oh no, Tom was quite the curmudgeon, but later on . . . wow! My favorite scene was one that Ruthie wrote involving the characters and hot sauce — Tom & Lexie were eating lunch at a Mexican restaurant. Tom challenges Lexie to a contest . . who could eat the hottest hot sauce and live to tell about it *G* — the scene is hilarious! This gives you a direct insight into what their relationship is all about — fun dialogue, sexy scenes — RIDE WITH ME is, such a romantic story!
What about Maya Bank’s book, IN BED WITH A HIGHLANDER – the banter between her H/H, Mairin & Ewan is attention grabbing — from the start you see Mairin’s strength & spirit unfold in their heated exchanges – great book & awesome series!
So here’s a question for you! What do you define as ‘perfect chemistry’ – feel free to share examples – Happy Romance!
remember, every week 5 randomly chosen winners win a FREE book – winners announced on Sunday!
my answer :
perfect chesmitry is two people can respect each other feeling even you is different.
thanks for the giveaway
respect is a must – thanks Dian!
Perfect chemistry is feeling your partner as an extension of yourself. No guessing or thinking…just knowing.
intuitive responses to one another — yes, sometimes I finish DH’s thoughts
Perfect chemistry is when you are together and cannot resist each other, when you look at that person and know they are for you.
love that warm fuzzy feeling!
Perfect chemistry is a to people who “get” each other. The best relationship starts with friendship and on to respect, caring, a shared sense of humor, romance and passion. To “get” someone is to understand their feelings, fears, hopes and dreams and especially the humor! Such an important part of the perfect chemistry for the perfect relationship.
Connie Fischer
conniecape@aol.com
I put this in my wedding vows and believe it true to this day. ” Having enough in common to keep us together and enough differnces to keep things interesting”. Thats perfect chemistry to me.
oh my – I love that – thanks for sharing Allison
For me, that perfect chemistry is respect for the other, combined with strong sense of self in both people, and understanding. Combine that with a sense of duty and loyalty (along with some strong sexual vibes) you have the perfect combination for a great romance novel.
agreed
I’m still trying to figure out what that means, despite a decade plus of marriage !
LOL — well – a decade + – whatever you’re doing is working *G*
I like some sizzle and banter in my romance novels. Witty, slightly sarcastic dialogue, along with a tangible chemistry. Add this to a strong female heroine who won’t take any crap from the hero. That’s the recipe for a great novel!
I don’t want perfect chemistry–I want combustable chemistry! I want to put two characters together and create something explosive. I want the fireworks, the heat, the chemical bond… Oh yeah.
Now back to writing that love scene
well yeah, but long term, what makes it all last? Need that HEA which I know you deliver – great to see you here
Of course you need attraction for this ‘perfect’ chemistry, but nothing is perfect. You will have your ups and downs. I think mutual respect and consideration for your sig. other is a big part, but for myself and my husband, we complete each other. It’s like we are two different chemicals to make a while with mixed together. We laugh. I love how we can just talk and talk even after 7 years of being together with 2 kids and 1 on the way, and that we can still make each other laugh. I love cuddling and falling asleep on his shoulder at night and cuddling up on the couch just to watch tv. It’s just so many things.
well true, however, don’t you think when chemistry is right those downs aren’t as horrible?
when two people fit each other so well, you wonder how you ever lived without them.
awe – I like that
Wit. I love banter, love debate, love the idea of even though I don’t agree – I respect. The Passion in dialogue gives the idea of Passion elsewhere. I think that is because I am a passionate person about life, food, love, values, ideals, and ideas..and that goes from the emotional to the physical. When I read that I can feel the heat.
I don’t think there is such a thing as perfect anything… relationships take work. As far as books go… well I think Nora, J.R. Ward, Maya Banks and a whole bunch of other authors have it in them to write great ways on how H/H get together, but Nora has it hands down in her J.D. Robb books… with Eve and Roarke. They don’t have a fairy tale life… they fight and have to work at the relationship. Thing is… in all the books I’ve read… everyone is different, but the one constant is… they always work to be together… comprise… and love. So I guess that’s my perfect idea of what works
The witty banter between the couple, the romance, the grand gestures… at least in books anyways…
Probably want something a bit different in reality…
hmm – I think having that in real life has been a blessing – love to laugh with DH & get presents *wink*
when you can look at the other person and know that they can understand you and how you tick – know what you want and need without you having to say too much and you have that with them too!
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yeah, that’s what I’m talking about
I prefer when the relationship creates irrevocable personal shifts (for the better), while slowly building a kind of intensity that you’re compelled to keep turning the page, even if it’s 1am, because you’re right there with them.
I have been meaning to read Maya’s Highlander series, now that I know there’s sparks, I definitely have to!
I love chemistry in a book where both characters hold their own and one isn’t overshadowed by the other. Witty/good banter and I’m in heaven! They compliment each other and there isn’t a whole lot of compromising needed to make it all work. But, it’s not all roses and sunshine either. They work at being together and growing in their relationship. Perfect example of this (and fresh in my mind since I just read it) How to Dance With a Duke by Manda Collins. And I loved Ride with Me too!
Good point Erin – both characters are best when they stand up to one another – in real life too
Thanks ladies for your comments on RIDE WITH ME — I thought the dialogue rocked too
When two the two personalities compliment each other and make for a partnership. He plays pool, I read. I can read while he shoots pool so I don’t care if he spends time doing that. We are in the same room so we are still spending time together but each enjoying our hobby.
LOL – sounds like my husband & I
Chemistry is always having romance even if it is just holding hands without even realizing it. Even after 22 years…it doesn’t always have to be “heat” chemistry.
When you both like each other as you are. You can say anything and still be your own person. When you are better as a couple than alone. When you always want to be with the other but you can give each other space too.
Great comments ladies — goes to show ya readers know a thing or two about what makes characters work — good tips for our authors! Thanks *G*
I think chemistry between two people include differences that complement each other.
oooooooooo well said!
Perfect chemistry, for me, would include trust, respect, friendship, support, humor, and a dash of passion.
maybe more than a dash?
Perfect chemistry is Maya’s HIghlander series, it was awesome. Or a loving trusting relationship.
agreed!
When the couple is comfortable with each other and can freely express their true feelings and emotions
Perfect chemistry hit me when I first laid eyes on him and couldn’t look away. Something, the way he looked, the way he moved, the way he smiled conspired to envelope me in a spell. This eventually led us to the perfect love. Now it is taking us through the most difficult time of our lives, he will not see another Valentine’s Day or Mardi Gras. Our perfect chemistry…I would not have missed a day.
My favourite H/H combos always have a healthy dose of sarcasm, some slapstick humor, the ability to Hutt heads without being disrespectful and some high level attraction. I love when an author uses secondary characters (bff’s and siblings) to further these characteristics too (Shelly Laurenston/ GA Aiken, Meljean Brook, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Moira Rogers & Vivian Arend are key examples of this).
I think this reflects my marriage. We’ve known each other for 12 years (friends for 2, dated for 8 and married for almost 2) and have always been besties and mates and well as a couple.
Attraction, but still having great conversation. Talking for hours when it only seems like minutes have passed.