March 17, 2008

Sari Robins ~ Batman & the Governess?

Batman is sexy. He’s built like a rock, moves like a gazelle and protects those who can’t defend themselves. Yum! But there’s more to Batman’s allure than simply being a hero—his secret identity makes him mysterious, intriguing…exciting!

A reviewer recently called the hero in my new book, The Governess Wears Scarlet, a Regency-era “Batman”. The gorgeous Jason Steele is a daring Viscount haunted by tragedy and in need of understanding. Jason leads separate lives — by day he’s a barrister and nobleman, and by night he’s a masked vigilante. One night he rescues a veiled woman and their anonymity unleashes flaming passions too tempting to ignore. Jason doesn’t realize that he knows the tantalizing woman he meets under the cover of darkness each night, a woman with secrets of her own to hide.

Does the mysterious stranger appeal to you as a hero? Have you read any good books where secrets identities enhanced the story? Please share!

Thanks, Jaunty Sisters for inviting me!

  9 Responses to “Sari Robins ~ Batman & the Governess?”

1. On March 17th, 2008 at 7:35 am
   Margo Maguire Says:
   

   Hi Sari - I don’t remember the last ’secret identity’ book I read … looking forward to this one, though. It sounds intriguing.

   Oh, and thanks for blogging with us today!

2. On March 17th, 2008 at 9:16 am
   Robyn DeHart Says:
   

   Welcome, Sari. Batman hero, yum!

3. On March 17th, 2008 at 10:08 am
   Shana Says:
   

   Thanks for blogging with us today, Sari! I love the premise of your book and the title, too. You always have the best titles.

   The Scarlet Pimpenel is one of my favorite stories, so the secret identity definitely appeals to me. I hadn’t thought of anyone doing a Batman twist. Can’t wait to read it!

4. On March 17th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
   Shirley Karr Says:
   

   Hi, Sari! I love the secret identity hero too, like Zorro and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

   My 30-something nephew, who’s been a major Batman fan since pre-school, says the appeal is that unlike Superman and Spiderman, etc., Batman is just an ordinary guy with no super powers, doing extraordinary things. I have to agree.

5. On March 17th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
   Virginia H. Says:
   

   Yes a mysterious stranger appels to me. I can’t think of any books I have read like this but there has been a few. My mind seems blank right now, but I will let you know when I think of one.

6. On March 17th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
   Fedora Says:
   

   Hi, Sari! Lovely cover! Red’s such a gorgeous, eye-catching color!

   The secret-identity thing can be pretty hot–I read a novella by Vicki Lewis Thompson called Mystery Lover (in an anthology called Midnight Fantasies that kicked off the Blaze line). It was about a woman who used a secret identity to pursue a man she’d longed after for years. Very interesting how hiding yourself can be freeing

7. On March 17th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
   Jan Scarbrough Says:
   

   Does the mysterious stranger appeal to you as a hero?

   Oh, yes! Your book looks like a wonderful read. I loved Zorro as a kid. I never thought about it, but maybe that’s why I’ve written two stories with two heroines who switch identities. I’ll look for your book because I’d love to see how you treated the subject.

8. On March 17th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
   Sari Says:
   

   I love Zorro and The Scarlet Pimpernel, too!

   I have to agree with Shirley’s nephew — the appeal is that these are ordinary men doing extraordinary things.

   Fedroa, I’m going to have to check out Vicki’s book. Thanks for the suggestion!
   

9. On March 18th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
   limecello Says:
   

   Hm… my post seems to have gotten lost.
   Oh, I love Batman - can’t wait until “Dark Knight” - and I didn’t even think of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Love it. We watched the movie in 10th grade world history - and I went and found the book too.
   I’m going to have to add this book to my list, Sari!

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