My Book Boyfriend #22

Wednesday, June 29, 2011


My Book Boyfriend is hosted by the awesome blogger Missie at The Unread Reader.   What is My Book Boyfriend you might ask.  Well it is a weekly meme where we talk about a literary crush including stats, a picture of what you imagine he looks like and some quotes from him that make you swoon.  If you are interested in participating please check out Missie blog The Unread Reader.


This week's pick is 
Marcello 

He was the most handsome guy I'd ever seen, with a model's physique and face to match.  Big chocolate-brown eyes, square jaw, aristocratic nose, pronounced cheek bones.... a serious hottie.


Marcello is from fourteenth-century Italy.  He is a knight and the future lord of Castle Forelli.  Marcello also is a fierce fighter, loyal, kind and smart.


But then he had his big hands on my waist.  He bent down a little, getting ready to lift me to the saddle, just as I looked up at him.  Our lips were so close, I could feel the heat of his breath on my skin.
We froze.  Neither of us moving, simply staring at each other if the other was going to move first.
"You are," he whispered, "uncommonly stirring."

He closed his eyes then, as if he had to in order to break the bond between us, then lifted me to the saddle and stare at the ground as he guided my feet into the stirrups.

"Nay, this is most definitely unwise," he said, leaning in until my back was against the wall again.  He hovered, waiting, until I gave in, lifting my chin to offer him my lips.  He kissed me again, not touching me with his hands, just tilting his head one way and then the other.  He tasted of cinnamon and wood smoke.


He was strong with not an ounce of fat on him.  I could feel muscle beneath his tunic.  He smelled of wood fire and leather and earth and sweat.  All...... man.

What do you think of Marcello?  
Has anyone read River of Time series?

Thanks to Missie for hosting this meme.


39 comments:

Book Passion for Life said...

Wow! Lol I haven't read this book yet but I think I might! :) Donna

Belle said...

Oh my swooooooon! Nic, I always look forward to your MBB posts and I think this is one of my faves so far. Those quotes are amazing and that boy... I want to dive into that second photo and stay there forever.

Misha said...

Ahhhh! A knight from 14th century Italy!! Perfect :D Those pictures are making me swoon......

Audrey (holes In My brain) said...

It's fun when you feature boys I don't know because then I just sit back and enjoy the view ;) hahaha you need to share that secret stash of hot boy pictures you have!

Book Passion for Life said...

I agree with co-blogger, Donna. I think I may have to pick this book up! Nice choice this week Nic :)
-Jess

Lesley said...

I want to read it now thanks! And the pictures woooo hooooo so good:)

Abbey said...

ohh he sounds so dreamy!
I haven't heard of this book but i will have deffintly check it out.
great pictures and convincing quotes as usual!

Jan von Harz said...

I have yet to read Waterfall, but Marcello is seriously a hottie. Love the quote where is tells "you are uncommonly stirring." Wow.

Melissa (Books and Things) said...

I haven't read it, but that last look tells me I need to! Oh yes... I do!

Oh I think he would SO look perfect for the man harem. *ahem* What? I didn't say a thing! *tries to look innocent*

Anonymous said...

Haven't read it but damn, he's totally hot.

Nomes said...

nic

perfect perfect timing. just warming up for more marcello in CASCADE. mmm-mmmm

(awesome pick. nothing to be nervous about here ;)

Anonymous said...

Haven't read the series but if he's like the guy in these pics I should be reading him - right now. Who has time to work and sleep when all these hot guys are around? Sheesh.

Missie, The Unread Reader said...

*feels tingly*

WOW! Nic, look at that first picture! You nailed (hahaha, yeah right) Marcello with the big chocolate-brown eyes!

Me thinks I need to run off to Italy to get me one of him. LOVE the pictures. Have you ever thought of getting a job as a casting director? You should!

Jenny said...

Have I mentioned how much I love this meme? Best thing ever:) You are gifted at picking models/actors to play fictional book boyfriends, that man is delicious. I want someone to call me "uncommonly stirring". *glares at hubs*

A.J. said...

I have not read these books yet, but I joined a tour for the first book so I will be reading it! :D Can't freakin' wait to meet this Marcello guy. He sounds so FIIINE! XD

Ashley @ Book Labyrinth said...

Oooer... after this post I think I love Marcello even more! ;) No, but really, Marcello is such a great character. Him and Gabi have some crazy chemistry going on, but there's such a great emotional relationship too.

Lisa said...

I'm loving the dark curly hair. Very sexy!

Savannah said...

OMG! YUMMMY! I totally squealed at my desk at work! You see what you did to me! LOL I love Marcello.

Rummanah Aasi said...

YUM! He looks and sounds delicious. I've even more excited to pick this one up.

bibliophile brouhaha said...

OMG who is he????? Where do you find these men!! You need to work in casting!! My, my, Lord Marcello - does he need a Lady Linds? Hotness.

YA Book Queen said...

Well, I'm definitely going to have to get this book! Marcello sounds/looks very swoonworthy ;)

Jacinda (The Reading Housewives) said...

Seriously how do you find these hot guys Nic?! do you just google every detail about their looks!? haha! I haven't read this book yet! :)

Alyssa Kirk said...

I love the half naked shots but my fav is the bottom black and white photo. Thank you!

Christy @ TheReaderBee said...

Oh wow, he's HOT! I really need to get a copy of that book. ;)

Anonymous said...

Oh! It seems like I need to check out this book! :D
This guy sounds like a major hottie :D

Rubita said...

YAY! I'm so excited! I ordered my copies of Waterfall and Cascade last week and I can't wait to get started. Clearly, I made the right choice. Yum.

A Canadian Girl said...

Wow, the guy you've picked really does resemble Marcello based on the quote describing him. Hope my copy of Cascade is delivered soon so I can start reading this series.

Melissa (i swim for oceans) said...

I have yet to read this series, but good God if he looks like that, I'm sold! I'm so on him...oh, I mean the books ;)

Fab feature, girl! :)

Diana said...

I really really REALLY want to read this series now. Thanks a lot!... :)haha!

Diana

Miss Page-Turner said...

Of course another swoonworthy choice!

Jenny N. said...

If only you had some pics of him dressed in historical clothing then it would be absolutely perfect.

Amber said...

Perfect!!!! So in-love with this series! Marcello is oh so Yummy!!!

Small Review said...

Thank goodness I was already sitting down when I read this post. Sa-woooon! I didn't think it was possible to make Marcello hotter, but Nic, you totally did it! What a perfect model choice.

Lisa Tawn Bergren said...

Heavens, woman...wish this model had been available when we were shooting the cover of TORRENT! He's umm, amazing. And thanks for raising interest in the River of Time Series! Love it! Saw one reader commented about CASCADE. Just to be clear, book 1 is WATERFALL, book 2 is CASCADE, and book 3, TORRENT, releases 9/1!

BrittanyGale said...

Exactly how I pictured him.

...yum

Amy Lawson said...

That is perfect, just what I pictured but super hotter.

Anonymous said...

I just finished the series and I loved it so much. The pictures are exactly how I pictured him. Thanks for the post.

Ruby said...

swooooon! a perfect Marcello!

Curtis said...

If only you had some pics of him dressed in historical clothing then it would be absolutely perfect.

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