For the next book I'm writing, entitled Illusive Hope, Book 2 in my Escape to Paradise Series, I need a good picture of the Hero. Here's a little bit about him and then several pictures. I would really appreciate it if you could vote for the man you think best fits the personality and description of Morgan Gale!! You would really be helping me out. Thanks!
Morgan Gale
Morgan is 27, tall, sinewy, with dark coffee-colored hair and jungle green eyes. He is wolfishly rugged with a touch of refinement. Orphaned at twelve, he grew up on the streets, begging for each meal, until he leaned he had a unique skill. His charm, wit, intelligence and good looks opened many a door for him, and he became a confidence man. A swindler. A con man. There is a dangerous edge to this charismatic man, yet he hides a tender, wounded heart behind his tough exterior.
Here are your choices!
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| Matthew Bomer |
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| James Lafferty |
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| Jensen Ackles |
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| Ian Somerhalder |
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| Ben Affleck |
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| Unknown hunk |
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| X-boyfriend |
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| guy in car |
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| Christian Bale |
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| David Walton |
Sat March 31st,
ReplyDelete"Morning, MaryLu."
Oh my ... what a way to begin Saturday 'morning' ... staring at these photographs, and 'imagining' who Morgan Gale will look like !!!
First off, I'd have to say ... they all look like 'hunks' ... but when I re-read your description of him, and zeroed in on -- "wolfishly rugged" ... then I was able to come to a better conclusion.
I'd probably have to go with: "unknown hunk", or, "James Lafferty".
(But, since I have a problem with choosing 'just one' ... I also really like the looks of: "Matthew Bomer", and, "Jensen Ackles", too.)
Oh good grief, MaryLu .... which one do "you" like ???
I for one, do NOT envy you in making the "final selection" !!!
(Oh -- P.S. -- It's Jeff's "31st" birthday today.)
Thanks for allowing us to share in ... 'the vote'.
Take care, and, God Bless,
In Him, Brenda Hurley
I know next to nothing about any of these guys - I rarely watch movies or TV, but just looking at the pictures, I'd go with James Lafferty. The others are far too "pretty" and smooth looking. They look like they'd be horrified if they got a scrape on their face or messed up their moussed hair. And some of them have way too much of a smirk on their lips and/or in their eyes. His eyes have more of a depth to them - a bit of hurt hidden within, some caution, and maybe just maybe some tenderness for the right person.
ReplyDeleteHi MaryLu!
ReplyDeleteYou chose quite a few pretty immpressive options here :)
I would choose James Lafferty as he looks to me exactly what you are discribing. Jensen Ackeles would work too but he lacks the look of one with a "dangerous edge"
Hope this helps,
Sarah
How cool! I think I would choose either Matthew Bomer or the "unknown hunk."
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! My favorite for the character is the unknown one, but I also like Matthew Bomer.
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So, is the "X-boyfriend" your "x-boyfriend"? :) Anyway, my vote is for James. But, you must work a Matthew Bomer in a book soon!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, handsome young men but the only one I think that is ruggedly would be Matthew Bomer, I can see him in this description so well.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing today.
Paula O
What choices, oh my! and with your x-boyfriend added to the mix? Too funny! Not the X, he's hot, but the fact you threw him in. Matt Bomer fits the description and he does play a con man, but my first choice is Jensen Ackles. I'm a BIG fan. He's rugged and tough and shrewd, but he could easily be refined and he'd make a great con man. Plus he has humor and that deep voice!
ReplyDeleteDavid Walton really looks the part to me. He has the perfect smirk for a confident con man with a tender, wounded heart. Next choice would be Matthew Bomer or Jensen Ackles. I LOVE the description of this hero! This sounds so good! And how fun of you to let us help chose the hero representation!
ReplyDeleteBen Affleck for me,please.Or unknown hunk.
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to start a Saturday!
Thanks!
AprilR
Matthew Bomer
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! What a bunch of hotties! Who to choose, who to choose....When I was reading your description of him, I sorta pictured hair like Mathew Bomer, as well as face structure. The eyes definitely made me think of Ian Somerhalder, even before I knew he was on the list! His eyes are so clear and noticable and myseterious, perfect for the way I pictured your character. The picture of David Walton, however, definitely made me think 'Confidence man,' due to his facial expression. I don't know which one of these three I would pick if I were you! Maybe you could try and find a picture of Mathew Bomer, his expression the same as David Walton's, and photo shop Ian Somerhalders eyes into it! Haha!
ReplyDeleteWell, have fun picking the picture for your character! I know I don't envy you! (Although some of the pictures on here...staring at them as part of a job? Not bad....lol!)
I'm thinking Matthew Bomer and the guy in the car is Allan Hawco from Republic of Doyle :)
ReplyDeleteJames Lafferty, hands down, but a close second is the unknown hunk....and if you don't use Lafferty, can I have him? Pretty please?
ReplyDeleteSo I carefully read your exquisite description, carefully taking the time to put each of the pieces together, and the picture that was closest to what I had imagined was Matthew Bomer-EXCEPT that I pictured him with broader shoulders, greener more piercing eyes, and shoulder length hair pulled roughly back into a ponytail, with a few whisps hanging over one eye....lol :)
ReplyDeleteLOL, unknown hunk made me laugh! But my vote is for Matthew Bomer!
ReplyDeleteI have to go with James Lafferty.
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James Lafferty all the way!!! But Ben Affleck and unknown hunk are tied at second.
ReplyDeleteI say the first on, hands down lol. Definitely the first pic, Matthew Bomer
ReplyDeleteI can completely picture Matthew Bomer as Morgan Gale.
ReplyDeleteHmmm.........I enjoy watching Matthew Bomer on White Collar, but I cannot picture him as a 'manly' lead in one of your novels.(because of a news story that recently came out, I know way too much about his real life) So, if you pick him, I will just imagine someone else. I still choose Jensen Ackles, because of the 'orphan' background. A lot of people chose Lafferty and he is good too. In any case, enjoy 'choosing' MaryLu. :)
ReplyDeleteOne more thing, ye best be clearin' up the questions on that young man bein' yer ex-boyfriend. LOL
ReplyDeleteThere's so many!Hm, there's a tie between James Lafferty and Unknown Hunk for me...I'm going to have to go with James Lafferty. When I read your description of Morgan, James seemed to really fit the bill.:)
ReplyDeleteAhoy MaryLu!
ReplyDeleteMe choice is with Jensen Ackles. As to what Chaplain Debbie has said with ye background of being an 'orphan' me agree with. Also when ye look at him, it almost looks like he is hiding some secret! :) *grin*
Me second choice would be Matthew Bomer. I notice his eyes first then the rest of his looks, and with the eyes give off something about me about his character! :)
~ Tracy
I know too much about Bomer's real life to see him as the leading man for anything now. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI see James Lafferty as the leading man because of the description. (Though I adore Jensen Ackles, he's just too short...as is Somerhalder).
My second choice is the unknown hunk.
Ha! Too funny! My vote is for Matthew Bomer. He's got the ruggedness to him, but also that touch of refinement you were looking for. The look on his face shows me that he may have great potential to charm you, but then take you before you knew what he was doing. Have fun choosing! Thanks for letting us in on it though! I'll be curious to see what you decide, MaryLu!
ReplyDeleteWow, ladies! Keep the votes coming! I'm loving reading all your comments. Who would know that all I had to do is put a bunch of pictures of hot men on my blog to get so many comments! LOL. I should have thought of this before! So far, it looks like Matthew Bomer is in the lead with James Lafferty a close second.
ReplyDeleteOh, and the X-Boyfriend is not my X, but the X of a friend of mine. If he had been my boyfriend (before my marriage, of course), I don't think he'd be an X right now. ;-)
And you can thank my Motley Crew (a group of lovely people who help support my writing) for these pictures!! All I had to do is ask them and they flooded me with all these men! Ah.. I just love my Motley Crew!
Though this is a difficult choice, I'm going to have to go with David Walton because of his expression, which I think would help you write his personality. I'm pretty sure this guy could talk people into anything. Plus, his smirk doesn't quite reach his eyes, which are mysterious and can be holding secrets. I definitely agree that this pic of him is a little too "pretty boyish" for your character description, but I can imagine him as "wolfishly rugged" with a little scruff on his face and longer hair. And, I also agree that a few of the others are also quite "rugged," but I have trouble seeing the refined edge in a couple of them.
ReplyDeleteI would go for Jensen Ackles. I definitely think that he fits the description perfectly!
ReplyDeleteAhoy, Capt.--
ReplyDeleteI want--(let me rephrase that)--I hope the unknown hunk or Mr. Lafferty be the winner! As a con man with a touch of refinement, yet rugged, I see a dark-haired/
green-eyed Irishman as the hero. Me maiden name be O'Brien, and I wouldn't mind relatin' to either o' those dream-boats! (Argh-h-h!)
Hey MaryLu, I showed Swabbie Jack the pictures and all he did was roll his eyes...go figure. LOL I think he is hoping you pick Matthew Bomer, because he sees no threat of him being in my mind or dreams. LOL
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Matthew Bomer. :)
ReplyDeleteMaryLu, I think Matthew Bomer would fit the bill quite nicely. With a little imagination (and a little photoshop), I believe he would make an awesome Morgan Gale. ;)
ReplyDeleteDude, I vote for the first picture! that's definitely how I imagine him, and i LOVE just LOVE the plot involving him!!! that's definitely how i plan on envisioning the hero, drew, in my book!
ReplyDeleteMathew Bomer...although I am uncertain of his height and imagine your character having greener eyes. Wonderful choices and great fun! Can't wait for the book!
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Matthew Bomer, the first guy, is my favorite. He's very handsome and he looks like he can con anybody! He certainly has a rugged feel to him and he has perfect dark-brown hair. Certainly perfect! I would pick him.
ReplyDeleteI would vote for James Lafferty! I think he looks very hansom. He would be fit for the picture of your next hero.
ReplyDeleteHi MaryLu! Sorry its been so long since I have commented, I will have to change that.
ReplyDeleteI am going to go with Matthew Bomer, he is very hansom and would be the perfect face for Morgan Gale! But my second choices would be James Lafferty or Jensen Ackles, they are pretty adorable too.
So wait Im confused, is this going to be the book that comes out after Veil of Pearls is released?
Thank you for sharing about Morgan. Your books are always exciting to wait for!!
God Bless MaryLu!!
Tori
matthew bomer
ReplyDeleteMatthew Bomer. Definitely. He'd be great!
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Thanks Everyone!! So far Matthew Bomer is winning.. James Lafferty is 2nd and unknown hunk is third. Keep the votes coming. The winning picture will be announced next Saturday.. I'm having a blast reading all your comments!! Thanks for brightening my week. :-)
ReplyDeleteI vote James Lafferty as my second in line and unknown hunk at my top. ;)
ReplyDeleteI vote Matt Bomer because I will always associate him with the con-man, Neal Caffrey, on White Collar, which works nicely with the description you gave of Morgan.
ReplyDeleteLOL What a fun idea. From your description, green eyes aside, I believe Christian Bale could pull that off. With his hair overgrown, he could look like a beggar, but all cleanup and pretty, he could be quite the "salesman" and very charming. The other ones are nice for various reasons, but then you have a story to tell....
ReplyDeleteI personally don't buy Bomer as a bum begging ever. Too good looking to be without. Some woman would drag him home in a minute.
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ReplyDeleteWell I know I liked some of the other guys better before, but after reading your more detailed character description, I wouldn't pick anyone but James Lafferty. He can do rugged, living on the street, but would also be a great charming con man ; ) And like some other people said, he seems to have a mysterious, maybe hurt look in his eyes.
ReplyDeleteWonder what these guys would think if they knew they were being talked about and voted on for the "cast" of your next book! : )
My vote is for Matthew Bomer. To me his picture best unites the traits of confidence plus vulnerability.
ReplyDeleteMy first vote would be David Walton he has that confident look but could have a soft side to him.
ReplyDeleteIf I'm not too late... Matthew Bomer for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteNicole S.
I say unknown hunk...reading the description..he is who I pictured...so in my mind..that is what he looks like..lol. Matthew Bomer looks too pretty boy/small/kind in my eyes..although very nice looking..they all are..lol. And of what fun it is to browse...anyway..those are my 2 imagination cents.
ReplyDeleteMy vote goes to Jensen Ackles. He has that bad boy look going for him in a good way. :)
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