I'm a child of the 80's Me Generation and a song from that era asked, WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? See, now - you're gonna hear Tina Turner in your head for the rest of the day ( hee hee)
You're welcome.
But seriously. The theme for this month is LUCKY IN LOVE, so my question, what's luck got to do with it, seems apropos.
I once heard that the true definition of luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
Maybe.
Looking at love from a luck perspective though, can you ever really be prepared to fall in love? And if you were, what would that look like?
Are you sitting at home, all dressed and made up just in case Mr. Wonderful knocks on your door, like some grown up version of Mystery Date?
Are you actively trolling dating sites like Match.com and eHarmony, looking for the perfect match, hoping with all your heart you'll be lucky enough to find the one?
Have you got dozens of Pinterest boards set up for your eventual nuptials like a general planning an attack - everything down to the smallest, tiniest component - so when you finally find someone to pledge yourself to for eternity, the wedding is already mapped out?
And what would the opportunity portion of that preparedness be like? In all honesty, I can't figure out what would, unless you were attending a speed dating or matchmaking event or even a blind date, with the intent purpose of finding a love match as the goal ( opportunity).
So, are you doing any of those things in preparation - just in case - for cupid to turn up and hit you between the eyes ( or in the heart) with his arrow?
Or are you like I was before I got married and doing nothing to draw attention to yourself, just going about your daily life, not really prepared for anything other than your next day of work, when out of the sky a lightning bolt hits you straight in the heart and wham - you found the love of your life; your soulmate; your reason to live?
No preparation, no opportunity, no reason to think luck had anything to do with it.
Yeah, I tend to think more times than not, that's the case with love finding us.
So, to answer the question, What's luck got to do with it, especially when it comes to love? In my opinion, absolutely nothing!
And speaking of luck and love....heehee, you knew that was coming!
My couple in A PRIDE OF BROTHERS: RICK, Abby Laine and Rick Bannerman, combine both.
It's lucky bodyguard Rick is available to help protect Abby when she is threatened by the husband of a client. The love that develops between the two when they are forced to be together non-stop and finally learn what makes the other tick, is unexpected and blindsides them both.
Isn't that the best kind??
Elite bodyguard and P.I. Rick Bannerman's job is to protect. He doesn't get emotional with his clients, but when a woman from his past is threatened, his next job becomes personal.
Family lawyer Abigail Laine is the target of a client's vengeful husband, but refuses Rick's offer of protection. He walked away from her four years ago, and she swore to forget him.
Now her reluctance to accept his help could cost Abby her life.
Get your copy here:
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-pride-of-brothers-peggy-jaeger/1135068636
apple books (i-books) https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-pride-of-brothers-rick/id1488238197
books-a-million: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Pride-Brothers/Peggy-Jaeger/9781509229369?id=7423724839353
And one last thing: Do YOU feel lucky??
I'm giving away 2 free e-copies ( Kindle only) to two random readers who comment below. Just give me your name, and your favorite romance author ( it doesn't have to be me, but....heehee)! On April 1 I will pick 2 commenters for a free kindle book of A PRIDE OF BROTHERS: RICK.
Good luck and happy reading, peeps. Until next time ~ Peg
Love hit me the same as it did you. Isn't it wonderful? Fun post, Peggy.
ReplyDeleteCaroline - and I know you've been together forever, too, right?? Yeah, it is the best kind.
ReplyDeleteAlways enjoy hearing how people found their love. Thanks for an uplifting post to start my morning, Peggy.
ReplyDeleteNora - thank you for being so supportive!
DeleteA nice post, and Nora has the right word: uplifting. Happy days to you!
ReplyDeleteLiz - thank you!!! I try.
DeleteLovely post Peggy! Love comes when it wants...sometimes early sometimes late...but we need to recognize it when it shows up.
ReplyDeleteBonnie- i totally agree!
DeleteYeah, I think the only time luck has anything to do with love, is if you are lucky to be in the same place and actually meet your true love. And you are absolutely one of my favorite authors, no doubt!
ReplyDeleteGirl - you always make me cry!
DeleteYep, it was just another day, another meeting, and I wasn't thinking about finding anyone right then! Great post, Peggy.
ReplyDeleteBarbara - can I guess that's what happened to you, too? heehee.
DeleteAlexa is now shuffling songs by Tina Turner. Thank you!
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My pleasure. Love me some Tina!
DeleteLove your sense of humour, Peggy.
ReplyDeleteI try, CB, thanks! SOmedays are harder than others!
DeleteNicholas Sparks would have to be my favorite romance author.
ReplyDeleteDeborah - he's a favorite of so many! I have to admit, shamefacedly, I've never read anything by and and I may be the only human on the planet who hasn't seen the notebook! Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment!
DeleteI don't really have a favorite. I love all authors who write clean & wholesome romance! Oh, and adding quirky characters, humor, and mystery or suspense is nice, too! Thank you!
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Teddi1961 - YOu have a large list of great authors, then! Good for you./ Thanks for stopping by today.
DeleteA day-brightener, Peggy. Sweetie and I both consider ourselves lucky. Somehow the stars aligned and while on match.com we found each other. We both somehow knew it was the real deal before we met. We lived in different cities, and despite our common interests, our paths never would have crossed. We call that Luck!
ReplyDeleteOh Kathleen! Can I tell you how much I lovelovelove that you found love on the internet!!!!! You are a woman of the new millennia!!!!
DeleteLovely post, Peg. I was lucky to meet my Darling Hubby. I absolutely believe some things are destined to be. In my case, there were a multitude of details that had to be just right, or we'd never even have met.
ReplyDeleteSerendipity? Or all the planets aligning, it doesn't matter. YOu found your soul mate!!
DeleteI was very lucky when I met my husband. He's the love of my life. Don't know what I'd do without him. My favorite romance authors are Mary Balogh, Linda Howard, and Lorraine Heath. I've also recently started reading Alina K.Field. kara(at)karaoneal(dot)com
ReplyDeleteKara- i like LInda Howard, too, although she doesn't put out as many books as she used to in a year!!!
DeleteGreat post. Not so lucky in love tho.
ReplyDeleteMsredk - don't worry about that!!! it'll come when you least expect it! Thanks for stopping by,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Peggy! (The Mystery Date pic hooked me in. 😂) Mr. H and I met TOTALLY by chance. In fact, we were on different paths to marry others and were derailed by that meeting. The rest, as they say, is history, and now we're heading toward thirty four years of marriage. Cupid had good very aim when it came to us. *wink* Can't wait for your next book!! ❤️
ReplyDeleteOMG I DIDN"T KNOW THAT!!!!! Wow. Truly...wow~
ReplyDeleteHahaha... I'll tell you the story someday, Mrs. Jaeger. I meant to type... Cupid had very good aim... and he did! Sneaky little guy. *wink*
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