8 questions for: L.J. Shen
L.J. Shen
Let’s play a game of 'Kiss Marry Kill' with your own romance heroes
Ha! That's so hard. Especially the kill part because I love them all. I'm going to go with kiss West from Playing with Fire, kill Wolfe Keaton from The Kiss Thief, and marry Baron Spencer from Vicious.
Your heroines, which one is most likely to a) bring world peace b) rescue a puppy c) wake up not quite knowing where they are d) couldn’t be bothered to fill out our questionnaire?
A - World peace. Definitely Emilia LeBlanc from Vicious. She is just that kind of girl. All love and sunshine and positivity.
B - Rescue a puppy - Rosie LeBlanc from Ruckus. Her heart is pure gold. She will go a long way to save others.
C - Wake up not quite knowing where they are - Daria from Pretty Reckless. She's a wild card. I LOVE that about her.
D - Couldn't be bothered to fill out the questionnaire - Jude from Dirty Headlines. She is known for her impatience.
Which secondary character of yours really deserves their own book, but was done dirty by you?
Jaime from the Sinners of Saint series! He only got a novella and he should've had an entire full-length book. Also Lev and Bailey from the All Saints High series. They're a solid couple.
What would you like to see more in romance books?
I think there is so much of everything in this broad genre, which is really uplifting and inspiring to see. Personally I love reading books about marginalized characters and people overcoming tragedies. I want something to inspire me and give me hope and strength.
If you could retire one romance book trope once and for all, which one would it be?
I'm not a huge fan of books the couple doesn't end up together, but at the same time I have to say that I enjoy reading them. The way my heart twists in my chest.
3 romance authors you are secretly upset with because they are so darn good?
That's hard because there are so many. If I really have to narrow it down...
Colleen Hoover
Helena Hunting
Mary Balogh
Which one of your books would you recommend to a new reader?
Vicious is my most popular book and a complete standalone (although a part of a series). For a lighter read, The Devil Wears Black.
Describe you latest book in 3 words
That would be The Monster, and if I have to describe it...
Angsty
Dark
Unexpected.
Thank you so much for you time!
