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Gaelen Foley Talks "Guys As Gifts" This Week

By: GaelenFoley
June 21, 2010

Hi everybody!! Gaelen Foley here. I’m so happy you’ve joined us, because all this week on the Avon Blog we are gearing up for the new crop of July romances coming out from Avon—including my adventurous new Regency Historical, MY DANGEROUS DUKE, book 2 of my Inferno Club series. So, this week, we are going to have some Pre-Launch Fun. Check it out…

The premise of this story is that my dark-and-dangerous hero, Rohan, is given the gift of a beautiful girl, extra-spunky heroine, Kate, so, naturally, I thought it would be great fun to ask you  readers along with some of my fellow Avon author buddies this burning question:

If someone gave YOU a hottie of the opposite sex for a present, WHO would you want to be given and what’s the first thing you’d make him do??

Keep it clean, ladies! LOL. (Husbands and boyfriends don’t count.) Hey, it’s summertime, we’ve got to let our hair down sometime.

Every day this week there will be more authors revealing their answers. You never know who might show up! And on Friday we have a big surprise—shh! It’s a secret. *g* You’ll just have to come back and see who’ll be here for the big finale at the end of the week.

Even better, prizes will be awarded to participating readers each day! If you post your answer, you’ll be eligible for the daily raffle to win an autographed book and/or goodies prize pack. So come and join the fun! Tell us what hot male celeb you want Santa to leave in your stocking for Christmas-in-July…and let’s find out what our first authors said.

Well, ok, I guess I should go first since I started this mischief. :::blushes::: So many sexy guys, so little time! Oh, whom to choose…? All right, I’ve got one! Two, actually, but hey, who’s counting? *g*

One the one hand, I could either GO LARGE and pick pro-wrestling champ John Cena… (you did not see that coming, did you?? lol) There are many things I’d like John Cena to do to–I mean, for me. He could give certain irritating people I know his famous Attitude Adjustment, which would be hilarious. He could stand by my desk (preferably shirtless) hollering at me like my personal coach to quit whining and finish my book. Cuz we all need a little encouragement sometimes. *g*

Or he could act as my personal assistant at my next book-signing, you know, making sure all my readers were being taken care of. Yeah, that’s it! I’d make him put on a tux and pass out long-stemmed crimson roses to all my wonderful readers who were kind enough to come and see me at my book-signing. Of course, one look at him and they’d all probably forget I was even there….    

OR…I could go in a totally different, shall we say, cougarly direction and and pick 24 year old British actor Bradley James. Love a man in chain mail. (FYI, he plays the future King Arthur of Camelot on “Merlin” from the BBC, now on Syfy, cute show, mostly because of him.) He would be absolutely perfect for the role of Lord Alec Knight, the consummate Regency rakehell, from my 2005 book, One Night of Sin. But since that’s not quite due to hit the silver screen any time soon, I think I’d have to make Prince Adorable wash my car. With LOTS of suds. Shirtless, natch. ;) 

Let’s see what our next author had to say!

Hey, everybody, it’s the one and only Adele Ashworth!!! ((((applause!!!)))

I can’t wait to read THE DUKE’S CAPTIVE, Adele. It’s got a duke, it’s got a captive, I’m there! By the way, that cover is hot.

So, you’re starting off a trilogy about 3 dukes with this book (out in July), I see, which is awesome. Why be limited to one duke when you can have three? I love it! LOL. I know romance fans are going to love it, too. Check it out, guys, Adele’s new book HERE.

So, Adele, whom do you want for a present and what are you gonna make ’em do?

Adele says:

Since I’m a longtime news junkie, I’d have to go with two guys who push my body-shiver, I-want-to-be-a-reporter-too! buttons.

First, I’d want Richard Engel, NBC New’s Chief Foreign Correspondent, to be dropped on my doorstep wearing jeans and a tee-shirt, ready to write my story.

Second, since I’ve been watching a lot of the gulf spill news, Philippe Cousteau has definitely caught my eye! I’d like him gifted to me whereupon I’d force him to take me fishing on a long, solo expedition.

LOL. As long as you don’t have to, um, touch any worms. *g* (Oh, stop!!!)

Ok, readers, it’s up to you! If you want your name tossed into the hat for today’s prize, you have to tell us who you want for a present and what you’d make him do!

Look for another post tomorrow in the Authors section of the Avon blog!

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  • renterdex says: November 26, 2010 at 12:05 am

    Great post you have going here. Just wanted to say that my wife and I throughly enjoyed your post. Any chance of getting a copy of the theme? Hehe

  • Naida Kekua says: September 16, 2010 at 8:39 am

    I hope to have a great in watching this game. This episode is something we need to watch , by the way we are looking for ways to deliver the embedded video streaming on our blog.

  • Elaine C. says: June 23, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    Leonardo DiCaprio is gorgeous! Sigh…

    • Nicola says: June 23, 2010 at 10:01 pm

      You have great taste but my favourite is Alex O’Loughlin, who is the lead in the new series of Hawaii Five O. He was a very hot vampire in the TV series Moonlight, and is now in the movie ‘The Backup Plan’ with Jennifer Lopez.
      I’d ask him to give my customers their pills at the pharmacy where I work as just ‘ a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down’!

  • Jeanne Adams AKA la Duchesse says: June 22, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    OMGosh, these comments are all so great! Hi Gaelen! Swinging over from the Romance Bandit’s Lair to play today. Gaelen, what a wonderful idea! Love the trailer and the excerpt is just as good. (And I thought it was hot OUTSIDE today…)

    Had to LOL about Cena. He’s a looker, isn’t he? And gotta say, the man’s got stage presence. Grins.

    As for me, I think I’d have to have Wayne Johnson (speaking of wrestlers) come along on negotiations with the publisher for a new 5-book series. (Anyone see Hannah Montana trying to get her photos back, w/ The Rock as her helper? Yep, that scenario!) Grins.

    Then, since several other ladies have claimed the ever-so-delicious Shemar Moore, perhaps I’ll get the equally delish Chris Pine (Star Trek) to squire me about town and promote some books with the papparazzi. Grins. Looking forward to your book!

  • Dana says: June 22, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    After much thought and consideration, I came up with 2. My main one is Hugh Jackman…He is hot! I would have him washing my car on a hot day…shirtless! The second one is a little young, but he is adorable…Taylor Lautner! My neighbor’s daughter would be hysterical if he was doing work for me…especially if he was showing the abs! LOL

  • RobynL says: June 22, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    I want Shemar Moore and/or David James Elliott(JAG series)
    please and thanks.

    I would love to get to know them better and have a wonderful day relaxing.

  • Lily A. says: June 22, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    I would have to say I need four hot men in my life. One to bath me, one to dress me and one to cook for me. Gerald Butler can help bath me any time, Henry Cavil can dress me or undress me. lol.. and Jonathon Rhys-Meyers can cook and feed me anytime. But I also need a back up plan and have Liam Neeson, just because the older he gets the more handsome he looks, I would like to have him read a lot of the hot scenes in my books and maybe if he’s a good boy, I will let him rehearse the lines with me. lol..

  • Penney Wilfort says: June 22, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Wonderful blog, thanks
    Penney

  • Muriel B says: June 22, 2010 at 9:43 am

    I’d choose Denzel Washington, of course…now there’s a hottie for you! What would I want him to do? Practice love scenes with me, of course. WOW!!

  • Gaelen Foley says: June 22, 2010 at 9:29 am

    These are so funny!!! Thanks, you guys, for diving into our Pre Launch Fun!

    Isn’t it interesting that nobody said Brad Pitt?? Wow, I guess he had his day.

    Thanks again for participating. You guys have made this fun for all of us.

    Hugs,
    Gaelen
    MY DANGEROUS DUKE – an RT Top Pick for July!
    http://www.GaelenFoley.com – Read Ch. 1 now

  • Melanie S says: June 22, 2010 at 9:02 am

    I could go for a nice present of Shemar Moore.

  • Jeanne Miro says: June 22, 2010 at 8:02 am

    You sometimes have to go with the mature, sexy type and who could be better than Tom Seleck! There is something to be said about experience. You can keep the young ones – I’ll take experience and maturity any day. Think of it this way – with the young guns you don’t know what you’ll end up with down the line – with Tom it’s all there waiting for you!

  • Christine T. L. says: June 22, 2010 at 7:35 am

    If I was writing dear old St. Nick a letter, it’d something along the lines of…

    ” Santa, baby… slip a wrapped-up-JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS under the tree, for me. I’ve been an awful good girl & definitely, hurry down the chimney tonight.”

    Dark hair, gorgeous eyes, boyish good looks and Irish to boot. Not to mention that English accent that can make any woman swoon.Oh, wonderful Avon authors, you could put me in his arms on the cover of your books ANY day.

    And, honestly, that’s exactly what I’d like with my present. A photo shoot to be on the cover of romance novel. You’ve seen your covers, Gaelen! What woman doesn’t want to be held like that by their favorite male celeb!

  • Cheryl Ann Smith says: June 22, 2010 at 5:03 am

    I’d certanly like Gerard Butler to be my kids future step-father. Of course, my hubby rolls his eyes when I say that! And I agree, Phillipe Cousteau is a hottie. Any man who loves water has my vote!

  • Francisco Salsbury says: June 22, 2010 at 3:10 am

    Awesome images! I love the post so much! xoxo

  • Rosemary says: June 22, 2010 at 1:32 am

    Wow what a choice, I like so many heros from books etc (hey I know they are not real!!!) so if I have to choose a real guy it would be Nathan Kamp (cover model Extraordinaire)

  • Wendi's Book Corner ~ Rainy Day Reads in Seattle says: June 22, 2010 at 1:09 am

    How fun, and what a great way to celebrate your new book! :)

    Hmmm – very hard to pick just one, but at this moment, I’d pick Michael Weatherly from NCIS. (Hubby would probably kill me for admitting this online, but our first son is sort of named after him and one of his characters) He has a killer sense of humor (very similar to my hubby). That said, I’d love him to cook me a great Italian dinner! Some type of pasta, with a nice salad and wine. :) What fun that would be!

  • Stephani says: June 22, 2010 at 12:47 am

    Hi Ladies,
    I have to say it would be Maxim Chmerkovsky (hope that is spelled correct) from Dancing with the Stars. I would like him to take me dancing (after he cooks me a GREAT meal—-ha, ha).
    For a second choice (one is never enough) I would like Santa to bring me the great wresteler “The Rock”, he could carry me around all day, and fight my dragons (or woe’s).

  • Amy Valentini says: June 22, 2010 at 12:30 am

    Gaelen, Just read the excerpt from Chapter 1 … OMG!! It can’t be available soon enough … I’m already hooked!!

  • Suzi says: June 22, 2010 at 12:13 am

    For me it’s always the dark and brooding Keanu Reeves. Absolute hero potential there. And I’d get him to quote Shakespeare to me in bed, because he has the sexiest voice when he plays Shakespearean parts and it would be sure to give me sweet dreams.
    Suzi

  • Pam P says: June 21, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    I like Bradley James on Merlin, too. Though I think I’d pick Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson from Stargate); I like his smarts and intellect and curiosity as an archeologist, passive, a bit nerdy, yet still sexy.

  • Cy says: June 21, 2010 at 11:35 pm

    I agree with Gaelen on Bradley James..I watched Merlin a few times for the same reason! Go to an amusement park with him and ride the ferris wheel.

    Hmm I would say Ben Barnes aka Prince Caspian in the Narnia films (and the reason I sat through the painfully bad version of the Portrait of Dorian Gray…though he needs to work out a bit. I would want him to take me on a picinic. :) )

    Then there is Matthias Schweighöfer the actor in the German Movie, The Red Baron. I think a ride with him in one of those biplanes and after dinner and dancing at a nice Hoffbrau.

    And how about Actor/Model Werner Schreyer…(though he is married), so I’d simply have him tell me stories and have a glass of wine with him.

  • Valerie says: June 21, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    Oh, Johnny…Johnny Depp. I just love him. =D
    He would be the ULT!!! But, he’d have to do all the talking because I’m pretty sure I’d be total drooling fangirl the entire time.

  • Dena says: June 21, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    Travis Fimmel, he could give me a massage and look yummy.

  • librarypat says: June 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    So many choices. I think I would choose one of Judi Fennell’s mer brothers: Rod Tritone or his brother Reel. Or maybe both. I want a tour of the ocean – the coral reefs, the sunken ships, the whales and dolphins. I want to see it all. We could then find a nice quiet deserted island to rest.

    My seconds choice would be Mr. Darcy, Colin Firth version. Nothing matches the quiet, restraint he shows. I’d love a quiet ride around his estate and the English countryside.

    librarypat AT comcast DOT net

  • Heather says: June 21, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Ok who would I choose..hmmm okay I think I have it…

    Joe Flannigan from Stargate Atlantis, and all he would have to do is stand there and let me look at him, as my boys asked where his good buddy Ronin was.

  • HistoricalRomanceJunkie Rita says: June 21, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    Look forward to the new release Foley!! My dream gift-mate would have to be….oh jeez….umm… ANDERSON COOPER.. that silverfox of a man does it for me! even though he is gay, I still find him the most attractive older man I’ve ever seen. And I am ‘barley out of the school room’ as we speak, but I have a very cultured and refined taste (wink wink). Loves me a man with experience! / First thing I’d make him do: Take off his shirt…that would be the only requirement !

    OOO, can I comment everyday? there are so many gift-mates I have floating about my head =D … Barry Pepper when he was in ‘Saving Private Ryan’, especially up in the bell tower was just yummy ;) !! And Derek Jeter from the New York Yankees is one sexxy stallion….(yes, I said stallion)… omgolly, do I have to pick just one!?!

    OMG OMG OMG!!! I KNOW!!! DANIEL CRAIG.. those wintry eyes and sharp chiseled features…… *SIGH!*..can I return my previous gift and get this guy??

  • Ann Lethbridge says: June 21, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Richard Armitage for me please. I loved him in North and South as well as the medieval stuff, and I can see him handing out my brochures at a book signing. Or maybe washing windows on a hot day.
    Or anything really!

  • Linda Dawn Grittman says: June 21, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    I loved Orlando Bloome’s character in Lord of the Rings. I would have to choose him. I would jump on the back of his horse with him any day or night!! LOL!!

  • Brenda Rupp says: June 21, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    I would have to say I would pick Timothy Olyphant as his character on the show “Justified”. I think I would want him to call me “Ava” and proceed to charm me as only Raylon could! It would have to be very southern and very Raylon!

  • JM says: June 21, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    Definitely Viggo Mortensen, actor, poet, painter, photograper..political activist…He has it all.

  • irene ochao says: June 21, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Stephen Moyer. 1st thing to do would be have him walk into a room and have him call me “Sookie” in that way that he does as Bill Comptom.
    irene

  • Marjana Kaly says: June 21, 2010 at 8:00 pm

    I would pick Brad Pitt and I want to him to take me on one of the set of movie.

  • romancemama says: June 21, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    For me, there is and can be only one (besides the DH, of course) — the ultimate Mr. Darcy, Colin Firth. Wet poet shirt optional.

  • catslady says: June 21, 2010 at 7:42 pm

    Lately I’ve had a thing for Leonardo DiCaprio – one of the few actors that I haven’t heard bad things about. I’d have him take me to the Oscars when he win best actor (hey, he’s due lol).

  • Mitzi H. says: June 21, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    I’d choose football player Jed Hill. Just saw a great photo of him today….and wow, is he hot!!! I’d love for him to give me some hands-on training on how to play touch football…Hehehe.

  • Kammie says: June 21, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    I’d choose Johnny Depp. I think he’d be a ton of fun! Not to mention not bad to look at. First thing I’d ask him to do is kiss me to take the tension away and then I’d know if I want more. lol

    Or maybe that guy on the cover of your new book. He’s hot!

  • donna ann says: June 21, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Chris ODonnell (NCIS-LA) is so sexy adorable! Or maybe Carter from HGTV — the house could use some minor (and sometimes not-so-minor) r&m on a regular basis so would be nice to have someone who’s good at doing that stuff and easy to watch while he does :)

  • Karen M says: June 21, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I would pick Hill Haper from CSI NY. sexy intelligent and great teeth get me everytime. I would want to watch him eat and also feed me

  • Susan says: June 21, 2010 at 6:17 pm

    We can only pick one!? Decisions, decisions.

    I might have to go with Bradley Cooper, and I’d have him do anything that would show off his abs. Perhaps a car wash, and then another one, and then another one…you get the idea.

  • Deb H. says: June 21, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    So many hot guys to choose from. I would have to say a young Tom Selleck (when he was in his 30s and 40s). Who could resist that smile and those dimples and his cute laugh?!

  • Lois M. says: June 21, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    I gotta go with Sean Connery. I mean, it’s Sean Connery. :) The first thing I would do is probably have him read to me the book I was reading when he showed up. After all, part of the draw is the voice. . . :)

    Lois

  • Christine says: June 21, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    I have 2 to choose from. I love both Hugh Jackman
    & Mark Valley from “Human Target”

  • fallon hadley says: June 21, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    All those hunk-o-licous, seriously sexy, edible men. Hmmm. Happy Sigh. What great eye candy. Congrats on the new release, I can’t wait. Wishing you many, happy sales.

  • Larena Wirum says: June 21, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    I would have to go with either Clive Owen or Gerard Butler. And either one can do some yard work for me minus the shirt or even wash my care again minus the shirt. :-)

  • Elaine C. says: June 21, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Get a “Hottie” as a gift and watch him work around the house. Uh-huh. This blog has been very funny.
    I’d like Michael Kitchen to just sit and talk with me. He’s been a favorite since I first saw “Enchanted April”. Now I wait for “Foyle’s War” on Masterpiece. Besides being attractive, he seems so caring.

    • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 5:16 pm

      Riight, lol. I agree, these answers from everyone have been great. We seem to have no shortage of options!

      Ah, well, sometimes it’s nice to just have fun and not be too serious, right? I’m a recovering Philosophy major (before I switched to Lit) so I have to remind myself to laugh and have fun and not live in a state of Existential Angst, lol. Oh, yeah, I was Very Deep back in those days. ::::rolls eyes::::

      LOL
      Gaelen

  • Elaine C. says: June 21, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    This blog has been very funny. Get a “Hottie” and have him work around the house! Uh-huh.
    I’d like Michael Kitchen to just sit and talk with me. He’s been a favorite since I first saw “Enchanted April”. Now I wait for “Foyle’s War” to come on Masterpiece. Besides being attractive, he seems so caring.

  • Cay says: June 21, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    I would wish for Viggo Mortensen. I don’t think i’d care what he did as long as it was shirtless. I just can’t see myself as a cougar otherwise Bradley James would be good and yes he would make a good Alex Knight.

    Looking forward to both of your books. I have read all of your others. Thank you both for giving me so many enjoyable hours.

  • Marron says: June 21, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Yoann Gourcuff of France. He is very handsome, young and athletic. I think it would be a great pleasure to watch him fix my sprinkler system and do “honey dos” around the house.

  • Janet Mullany says: June 21, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    Congrats on the release, Gaelen!
    I’ll take any male who’ll rip up the poison ivy in the backyard.

  • Suzy R. says: June 21, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    I’d have to pick Gerard Butler wearing a kilt on a breezy day, and he wouldn’t have to do a thing…

  • JOYE says: June 21, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    This is a hard question to answer. I would chose Kevin Costner-I liked him as an actor and I like him even more for trying to help out with the oil spill in the Gulf. For me, I would like for him to take me to a nice beach in the Carribean and get the oil off of me after I sunbathe!
    My second choice would be Lee Child-I would want him to write a book for me.
    You wll notice I didnt select a “hottie” because I have my own here at home.

  • Amy Valentini says: June 21, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Lovely topic for a hot summer day … so many beautiful men to choose from … perhaps my wishlist is too long but I suppose at the top of the list would be Toby Keith and Josh Turner to serenade me, Gerard Butler to read to me, while Hugh Jackman takes care of all my other needs.

    Gaelen, love the cover and the trailer video is divine. Looking forward to reading it. Is it hot in here or is it me?

  • Katrina says: June 21, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    Oh, definitely Colin Farrell, and I’d just have him talk to me all day long.

  • Karina Cooper says: June 21, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    Oh, John Cena… How I do love him. There are so many things I’d like to do with him, but no matter what, he has to beam that sunshine smile on me. I could warm up in no time… Really. No time at all.

    So if anyone happens to have some Cena lying around, do package him up and send him my way, won’t you? The mancandy won’t mind; he likes Cena as much as I do! (Except he’d probably go out and have a beer with him, instead…)

    • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 3:33 pm

      Sunshine smile, indeed! That’s a perfect way to put it. Yes! LOL, Cena is fun for the whole family. I understand there are now Mattel action figures of him for the kiddies, too. LOL.

      I guess we might have to make do with one of those, Karina. Only $12.99 from your local Toys R Us, ha ha.

      Gaelen

  • Annie Marshall says: June 21, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    So many to choose from, but I’d have to say Chris Capaldi. That man makes me go weak at the knees!!!
    http://www.dressedtokilt.com/tartan_day_040306.html
    And what would I have him do for me? (((giggle))) Ok Gaelen, I’ll keep it clean. LOL ;-)
    First thing, I’d slowly put his kilt on his muscular body. No shirt would be necessary. Then have him tend to my every need while at the beach. Apply sunscreen, fetch me iced tea, feed me fresh strawberries, and bring me a towel when we emerge from the cool water. I could keep going on and on but (((fanning myself))) it’s just too hot in here to continue! LOL
    xoxox

    • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Whew! LOL. Way to keep it PG-13 Annie, lol.

      You know, there’s a lot of wind at the beach for that kilt, if you know what I mean…

      Hot topic for the 1st Day of Summer, huh?

      *g*
      Gaelen

  • kimmyl says: June 21, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    I’d choose Gerard Butler and you just can’t go wrong with Johnny Depp as the hero!

  • Ria Ritchey says: June 21, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    I love Brendon Fraser and honestly, we’d talk. Of course, it’d be more of him talking and me drooling, but I just want to sit on a couch, relaxing and talk.

  • January says: June 21, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    I have 3 choices for my man candy just can’t choose. I love me some Ian Somerhalder I would make him dance for me lol like he did in one of the episodes of the vamp diaries. James Marsters is another fav I love his accent would love just hearing him talk all the time. My third choice would be Jim Carrey he can make me laugh any day.

  • Jane says: June 21, 2010 at 2:33 pm

    Congrats on the upcoming releases, Gaelen and Adele. I would want Eric Bana as my present. One of the first things I would have him do is put on his costume from “Troy,” so that I can ogle him. If I was to go for a sports star, I would choose Derek Jeter. He’s a great athlete, but he’s also a gentleman and probably knows how to treat a lady.

  • cheryl c. says: June 21, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Oh, how to choose? Maybe, either McSteamy or McDreamy from Grey’s Anatomy. I would love to play doctor with them! ;-)

  • Debra Mullins says: June 21, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Gael, Nathan Fillion? One word for you, my dear: Firefly. Go, Browncoats!

    So many suggestions! Posting my choices tomorrow…

  • Michelle Santiago says: June 21, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    i pick dr. spencer reid from criminal minds. i have a soft spot for cute, awkward nerds. the first thing i’d have him do is bake me a cake and listen to him speak theories and science stuff while i nod and smile and pretend like i know what he’s saying all the while just staring at him. then i’d make him wash my car (’cause it really, REALLY needs a good washing) and i know he’d do a good job and he’ll be very thorough because nerds are like that.

    • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 1:40 pm

      this is awesome *g* i love it! go nerds!!!

      (Do you ever watch that show called “Chuck” with the Nerd Herd? I love that show. The dry humor is great. My favorite character is Colonel John Casey.)

      Gaelen
      MY DANGEROUS DUKE – an RT Top Pick for July!
      http://www.GaelenFoley.com – read Ch. 1 now

  • Anna Campbell says: June 21, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    Well, I came, I saw, I left a comment – and it was eaten! Sheesh! What fun this is – congratulations, Gaelen, on the release of My Dangerous Duke! Looks luscious – lovely cover! Love the blond guy – I’m actually watching him on an episode of Lewis on the DVD right now. Thought at the time, yum! Didn’t realize he’d gone on to bigger things. Hmm, I wonder who I’ll pick when I visit tomorrow!

  • Miranda says: June 21, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    I would like Jensen Ackles and I would love for him to sing shirtless! I just love him as Dean Winchester in Supernatural and he has a beautiful voice to go along with that hot body!

    Miranda

  • Anna Campbell says: June 21, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Wow, some serious eye candy here! LOVE that guy in the chain mail – he’s welcome to come and get rusty at my place! What fun, Gaelen! I’m dying to read THE DANGEROUS DUKE! And wow, what a gorgeous cover!

  • Teia says: June 21, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    I would have to say, I have a definite taste for the dark hair, well built type. So, I concur with the Gerard Butler fascination, but also think Shemar from Criminal Minds is dreamy, dreamy.

    Can we sit and talk for hours and hours? And the conversation be actually stimulating, yep that works for me.

  • Brenda says: June 21, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I would LOVE for Santa to bring me Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson! The first thing I’d have him do is take off his shirt. The man has an awesome chest and abs! I could look at him all day (but it would be very hard not to touch!!!)

    • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 12:36 pm

      I like how he makes a point of doing family-friendly movies. Nothing cuter than a big tough guy who’s sweet to little kids.

      And then there are the abs to consider like you said, lol.

      He might battle with my John Cena, though. I think they were arch-enemies during the Rock’s wrestling days, lol. Not that I’m a WWE expert or anything. I just get such a kick out of how these guys talk smack before every match. It’s absolutely hilarious.

      Maybe romance writers should all start having our own nicknames and theme songs like these wrestling giants. I’m only 5’3″ but my dear author friend Lara Adrian has described me as “small but scrappy.” Hey it’s a start, LOL.

      Gaelen

  • Valerie says: June 21, 2010 at 11:35 am

    Ooooooh so many, many choices. Who can choose just one? LOL
    Gabriel Byrne – definitely kiss. That kiss in End of Days (of course, I don’t particularly care for the rest of the movie) but the kiss in the restaurant…right before he blows the place to smithereens…sigh.

    Jon Rhys Meyers – Just talk, he’s so funny on talk shows and his Henry the VIII…sigh.

    Hugh Jackman – oh yes…so many, many choices there. ;)

    Gerard Butler – Whatever he wants…within reason. Naw, whatever he wants. LOL

  • runner10 says: June 21, 2010 at 11:30 am

    I’d have to say Keith Urban. Love the sound of his voice. I would like a tour of Australia.

  • Josie says: June 21, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Hmmm…this is an interesting question. I can’t limit my self to just one. I have three men in mind, I know it sounds greedy, but I like options ;0)

    My first choice would be Italian soccer player Nicola Legrottaglie. I just melt every time I watch him play. And those blue eyes…*sigh* If he was my present, I would ask him to take me on a tour of Italian cities: Rome, Venice, Milan, Florence.

    My other two choices would be actors Henry Cavill and Paul Telfer. I just love their accents and their blues eyes…hmm all my choices have blue eyes. Anyway, I love historicals, especially set in Britain, so with Henry and Paul, I’d like to be taken to a masquerade at Covent Garden.

    I’m all about romance, so any romantic setting would be good for me.

  • Julie H. says: June 21, 2010 at 11:19 am

    I’d ask for Gary Cole. Ever since he played Jack Killian in Midnight Caller I’ve been hooked. There’s something ruggedly sexy about this non-pretty boy that just sinks right in and grabs hold. He’s not a muscle man, he’s not boxer or a warrior… but he always comes across as “real” and smart and tough. Add in those eyes and that voice and… wow. Yum! Santa can leave him beneath the tree for me any day. The first thing I’d have him do is turn the lights low and just murmur sexy thoughts in my ear.

    • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 11:23 am

      Oh you almost made me fall off my chair, I thought for a sec you meant Gary Coleman!!!

      LOL.

      Gaelen

      • Julie H. says: June 21, 2010 at 12:57 pm

        LOL! Everybody says that whenever I mention my huge Gary Cole crush. But nope, not “What you talking ’bout, Willis!?” more “Good night, America, wherever you are.” Sigh. Yum.

        I was 14 when Midnight Caller first hit TV in 1988 and from then on, Gary Cole had me. I love the range of roles he does from super serious to dark and twisted to just outright comedy. From the ex-cop turned midnight talk radio host (that right there should tell ya he has a smokin’ hot voice) to the evil Sheriff in American Gothic, Mike Brady in the Brady Bunch movies and even the jerk office manager in Office Space, to the short lived TNT series “Wanted,” a guest-star stint as the Swat Leader on Psych, the Vice President on West Wing and now Kurt McVeigh on the Good Wife… he turns up over and over again throughout TV and yet so many people don’t know who he is. I just adore him and still squeal like a little kid whenever he pops up on my TV.

        Julie

  • Raonaid Luckwell says: June 21, 2010 at 10:48 am

    So far Santa or my friends have yet to give me Dev Peltier for my birthday. Yeah the sexy bear bouncer from Sherrilyn Kenyon. LOL, but I am beyond excited that his book comes out on my birthday.. so, well it’s destiny!

    Eicca, the blonde cello player in Apocalyptica. What would I make him do… I’d have him play me like a cello like in their video I Don’t Care. LOL! No I’ll have him play his cello

  • Laurel says: June 21, 2010 at 10:34 am

    I would have to say Jonathan Rhys Meyers. He is just downright sexy.

  • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Runner up for me was Bear Gryllis. I like Irish ex-military guys who are slightly psycho. LOL. I don’t know how his wife kisses him though after all the DISGUSTING creatures he eats on Man V. Wild. Ew.

    Gaelen

  • Katy M says: June 21, 2010 at 10:29 am

    I was going to go with Gerard Butler and just have him talk to me in that delicious Scottish accent, but Virginia beat me to it!

    Instead I’ll go with Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse from True Blood) who can take me on a personal tour of his native Australia…and any other personal tours he wants to give me… ;)

  • Jessie Ness says: June 21, 2010 at 10:05 am

    It’s a toss up between the fictional Jack Bauer (I love a man devoted to doing the right thing even when it’s wrong) or the very real (and sadly married) Hugh Jackman. They both make me feel all giddy…

  • Virginia C says: June 21, 2010 at 10:03 am

    Please…give me Gerard Butler…please! Have him look at me with those gorgeous green eyes and say my name in his natural Scottish accent! Then you can call 911 : )

  • Kathleen says: June 21, 2010 at 9:49 am

    These guys are sure hunks to be left under the tree on Christmas monring..
    Nathan Filone would be wonderful under the tree, but I am thinking maybe Marc Harmon… Now he is a man for all seasons.. Or maybe Colin Firth…

  • Debi says: June 21, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I would have to say Ryan Reynolds would be my first choice. He is nice to look at. Second choice would be Mark Harmon. (I have had a crush on him for a long long time.) I get really upset when I don’t get to watch NCIS on Tuesday nights.

  • Dee says: June 21, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Yes, he would look good in a cravat. Now when I’m watching Castle in September I’ll have that great image. :)

    The man candy thing was the cleanest job description I could give them. Although I could interview them both as material for romance heroes as well. [Hope De Rossi knows English because my Italian is very limited to a few easy phrases and curse words.]

  • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Ohhh he’s that Castle guy everybody freaks out over! I need to get up with the times! lol. part of me is still stuck in the Regency period…

    He WOULD look cute in a cravat.
    ;)
    Gaelen

  • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Dee…nicely done!!! lol. “Man Candy” I like that. LOL.

    I have to go see who Nathan Fillion is… off to Google images…

    Gaelen

  • Gaelen Foley says: June 21, 2010 at 9:30 am

    Ok, I just saw that Bradley James is 27, not 24, so I guess that’s not quite as bad, huh? LOL.

    Gaelen

  • Dee says: June 21, 2010 at 9:28 am

    I have way way too long a list but I’m currently in World Cup fever until July 11th. So if I had to pick just one…which is strictly impossible for me…

    Landon Donovan of the USA [GO USA! and Daniele De Rossi of Italy. [Forza Azzurri!] What I’d have them do for me…um…

    Obviously, shower me with gifts and treat me as the goddess I should be [in my dreams, I know]. Seriously, I’d just have them stand there as man candy and probably inspire me to get my butt in gear and write the novel I’ve been planning in my head with multiple revision since high school.

    But on July 12th, I’m probably going back to my regularly scheduled programming of Nathan Fillion and Chris Pine.


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