Welcome to Teresa Reasor!
Can you tell us why you write military romance?
I write military
romance because I’ve always been in awe of military men. My family has a long
history of military service. My grandfather, aunt, uncles, and my dad. These were the men and women I was around
during my formative years. They were disciplined, driven, and willing to
sacrifice their lives for their country.
Parris Island is
one of my favorite places on the planet. I’d go back there in a heartbeat. I
loved the sing song chant as the guys march around the base and around the
parade grounds, seeing the guys strutting (and they do strut) around in their
uniforms, knowing they’re there to stand between us and any threat. I’m
grateful for them. Believe in them.
And the romance
part of what I write comes from the look on my dad’s face when he looked at my
mother. They survived separations of wars and training ops—and the many weeks
he was gone touring with the Marine Corps rifle team. But I could watch my dad
looking at her and I knew he was crazy about her. When he was in the hospital
dying, I think he was more worried about her than he was himself.
I try to put into
words in my books what I saw between them. I want my characters to experience
that deep, passionate, unconditional love. Everyone should experience it some
time in their life. And it doesn’t hurt if they have a few conflicts along the
way. That’s the spice of life.
I write hot,
driven, focused guys, showing the same determination pursuing the lady of their
choice and that lady making it as hard for them as possible. Which leads to some funny, sensual, sexy
moments. Because putting humor into a situation often fraught with serious
situations is a must and the rest does too.
And I strive to
write about the sacrifice and struggles that go along with a calling to serve
our country. And how my characters deal with all that—and more.
Why do I write
Military romance? I love what I do. Really love it. And I can’t imagine doing
anything else.
When lone wolf, Navy SEAL Harold “Flash” Carney agrees to act as an undercover operative for the FBI in an international smuggling sting, he revisits a past he hoped to leave behind forever. During the sting his handler is killed. Neck deep in a double cross and cut off from his team, Flash goes on the run with only his training to keep him alive.
Samantha Cross is desperate to leave her past as a battered wife behind, but her ex-husband is attempting to gain custody of their daughter, Joy, to keep them in his life. When her ex turns stalker, Sam is determined to do whatever it takes to protect her daughter and break his hold over them for good.
Despite their mutual wariness, Samantha and Flash are drawn to each other. But trust comes hard. When the walls both have erected start to crumble, trouble surfaces from all fronts, and Flash has no choice but to break away from the ingrained habits of a lifetime to save the one thing he’s always wanted and thought he’d never have—a family.
Will troubled pasts destroy their love?
I was born in Southeastern Kentucky, but grew up
a Marine Corps brat. The love of reading was instilled in me when I first
learned to read in Kindergarten at Parris Island, South Carolina. Books were
the friends who traveled with me during the many transfers my father's military
career entailed.
When I grew older, it was a natural transition for the love of reading to
become a love for writing. Though I've been an art teacher and an artist for
over twenty years, writing has always been my first love and my passion. And I
know that will be true for the rest of my life.
Teresa Reasor is the author of Breaking Free (Book 1 of the SEAL TEAM
Heartbreakers), Breaking Through (Book 2 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers) and
Breaking Away (Book 3 of the SEAL TEAM Heartbreakers.
Contact Links:
Twitter- https://twitter.com/teresareasor
Giveaway Info
Teresa is giving away two (2) ebook copies of Breaking Free, Two (2) e book copies of Breaking Through, and
one $25 gift card to bookseller of choice. There will be a total of 5 winners! All you have to do is leave a meaningful comment on the blog post telling us if you have any military in your family and fill out the rafflecopter below.
Yes, I have a huge family history of military service. Every one of my grandfathers served during a war, my father, my brother and my husband all served, along with myself. I love military romance books. :) My husband and I met in the military.
ReplyDeleteThank you for serving and for your family's service. And thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. You got me off to a good start.
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I have a few family members that are or were military. My cousin was National Guard, my husband's best friend and first daughter's god father is retired Army and he did 2 tours overseas. Also my grandpa was military and he met my grandmother during WWII
ReplyDeleteLeagh:
DeleteThanks for setting everything up for the blog. You are the best. And I'd love to hear about how your grandpa and grandmother met in detail sometime.
Teresa
I really enjoy reading military romance books. I loved Breaking Free.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margie. So glad you enjoyed the book!! BF's hero Hawk will be one of my all time favorites. We writers fall in love with our heroes a lot. LOL.
DeleteTeresa R.
Thank you ladies for your comments. And for your family's service. And it is the family who serves right along with the men in uniform.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather was in the Army during WWI. My Aunt joined the Navy and my father the Marine Corps during WWII. Then he and both my mother's brothers were in Korea at the same time. Then Daddy did two tours in Vietnam and his youngest brother was there as well.
My son works for the Air Force as a mechanical engineer doing top secret work on their jets and his wife, also an engineer, does as well.
We just can't shake our roots.
Don't you think that when you're raised in a family willing to serve, it inspires that behavior to others in your family?
My grandfather's both served in WWII-- one in the Army, one in the Navy. My cousin's all served, one still serving. And I have so many friends that have served or are serving.... some who didn't make it home.... some who made it home but b/c of PTSD didn't make it :(
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your friends who are suffering from PTSD. It's so difficult.
DeleteThank you and your family and friends who are serving. Our country is better because of it.
Thanks for stopping by.
Teresa
Both Grandfather's served. On in the Army, the other Navy and I married a Marine!
ReplyDeleteSemper Fi!!! Lisa.
DeleteLove those Marines. My dad did 24 and a half years and loved every minute of it even during combat.
I do have a story planned for a Marine in Breaking Through. His name is Cal Crowes and he will make a wonderful hero.
Teresa
Can't wait!
DeleteMy father did his National Service after the second world war which helped to give his life structure and discipline. I think it also helped him to decide to join the police force and make that his career for over 30 years. I know it's not the same as the military but he still put his life on the line for his local community and missed so much of his kids growing up. My mum served in her own way and held the family together, supporting and encouraging us when dad wasn't around.
ReplyDeleteThe service men and women and their families, from all nations, sacrifice so much. Thank you all.
Claire:
DeleteYour father served in his way. And your mother did as well. You know the saying in the Marine's is. What's the one thing that's tougher than a Marine? The answer is His Wife. The same could be said for cops.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Teresa
I just went and bought this and cannot wait to dive in. Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angel!!! I'm going to do the same with yours. Going right now.
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I have several family members and friends who are in the military. My great grandfather (army), my grandfathers (one army one army air corp), my dad (air force 24+ yrs), my ex-husband (air force), my nephew (air force), my neice (navy), my son (army), my brothers in law (all 3 one in the army and 2 air force), one of my best friends is currently in the navy and the love of my life was in the navy. My grandfather Max Rorher was in the Army Air Corp as a bomber pilot in WWII. He never talked much about his experiences. He was deeply affected by his experiences and always encouraged us to remember those who are/were POWs and MIA. He bought me my first POW bracelet in the early 70s. I was glad to send it to the gentleman when he was finally returned home. <3
ReplyDeleteMy dad served in the Army as a young man. I'm certainly grateful to all those who choose to serve now! Thanks, Teresa!
ReplyDeleteI have several family and friends who have served int he military. My dad served in the Air force during Vietnam, My father in law served in Navy also during Vietnam. Both sets of grandfathers served in WWII and Korea. My brother and cousin were Marines and I have a cousin in the Navy.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather served in the Army (I'm not sure of details) and my ex-husband is currently in the Air National Guard. Outside of my family, my father's best friend was in the Air Force Reserves for over 20 years, and I know a few Marines (2 retired, 1 active, 1 received early acceptance)
ReplyDeleteTeresa, thanks for joining in my Salute to Veterans this week. What a beautiful tribute to your parents--and that their love lives on in your characters is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKally
My grandad was in the army. He was very proud of this. He belonged to the RSA and I have very fond memories of spending time there with him. I learnt a lot and gained a lot of respect for our returned servicemen. He would go to the dawn parade every ANZAC day. He has passed away now and my boys and I go to every dawn parade, wearing his medals. I'm very proud of him, and believe its important to honor our men and woman who serve my country and have passed this on to my kids. They also are proud to honour the servicemen to.
ReplyDeleteMy Uncle has been deployed multiple times and suffers from severe PTSD! He is an amazing man and thankful for him and all the other service men and women!
ReplyDeleteBoth my parents served in the Army. They were proud to serve and I am proud of the sacrifices they made
ReplyDeleteMy nephew serves in the Canadian military as a medic, has done a tour in Afghanistan.
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