Inspiration for Crash Pad
By Whitley Gray
This book grew out of an idea for a “summer romance.” The idea began during the winter, and it took a while for me to hit on a theme for a warmer weather tale. It was to be a story about a random meeting between two guys, based on one trying something new and hazardous—a “Don’t try this at home” kind of thing. I decided to have the meeting be an accident.
Jamie is a runner; while running through the park he spies a cute rollerblader and decides to try rollerblading in order to meet him. While on wheels, Jamie does end up meeting another guy—but not cute rollerblade guy. Remy is also a runner and has marathon aspirations. He’s focused on improving his time and not on where he’s going, and crashes into Jamie.
It was a lot of fun to put these two together. Mixing business with pleasure worked well to plot the story, as Remy is an Emergency Medicine doctor. I was able to draw on my medical background to add authentic flavor to the book.
I hope you check out Crash Pad. Here’s the blurb:
Physician Remy Marshall has two loves: Emergency Medicine and running. Work doesn’t leave much time to meet guys, and most seem more interested in his bank account than him. With a week off to train for a marathon, Remy plans to make the most of his precious vacation. The last thing he needs is a distraction.
Jamie Sutton is new to the area. He hopes to make a fresh start after leaving an abusive relationship with an orthopedic surgeon. He’s got a new job as a massage therapist and wants to meet some nice guys. Against his better judgment, Jamie decides the best way to meet a cute rollerblader he’s seen in the park is on wheels.
With attention on his watch and not where he’s going, Remy crashes into Jamie and fractures the first-time rollerblader’s ankle. Jamie has no one to help him after the injury; Remy proposes Jamie stay with him. Jamie is reluctant, but it’s a better option than staying with the odd guy in the neighboring motel room. As the two get acquainted, Jamie’s past comes calling. Remy discovers the prize he really wants isn’t a medal in a marathon, but the man right in front of him.
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Thanks for the post and look at your book! I’m adding it to my wishlist and TBR now. It looks great!
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Great post I enjoyed reading the blurb and have the put the book on my wish list.
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Adding to my wishlist as well! Thank you for the chance to enter 🙂 wendynjason04 at gmail dot com
Love the twist on the whole “meeting cute” concept!
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Sounds like a great book. sclickner at juno dot com
Thanks for the post! Nice blurb.
Just waiting to be read 🙂
Can’t wait for this to hit Amazon!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Sounds yummy! Looks like one more to add to my ever growing TBR List 🙂
This sounds really fun!
sounds like winner. I may have found a new author to read!
Love the premise. And my ankle hurts in sympathy for Jaime. Ouch! Putting on TBR list. :). All the best.
Loved High Concept – this looks great too! Thanks for a chance at winning a copy.
please count me in 🙂
yayyyyy summer is coming!!! 😀
yes….I’m an Aussie 😛