We wanted to ask Candace Havens about the couple, Jake and Alex, in her hot new novel “Dragons Prefer Blondes.” We hear this is one HAWT couple. Here’s what she had to say…
Q: Can you tell us a little about Jake and Alex?
A: Jake is head of security for Caruthers Corp. He’s responsible for keeping all the employees safe, as well as providing security for the Guardian Keys, including Alex and her sisters Gillian, Mira and Claire. Oh, and their brother Bailey. Taking care of 1000s of employees is a breeze compared to keeping up with the Guardian Keys, who protect our world from beings who would do it harm. The guy never sleeps.
And Alex is the Guardian Key responsible for keeping Earth free of Dragons. She’s also a club owner, who is successful at what she does. She doesn’t sleep much either, and always seems to be in the big middle of some kind of mess. Oh, and there’s the part where she’s almost killed on a daily basis. This irritates Jake to no end.
Q: How do they first meet?
A: At the “office.” It’s the super secret Caruthers compound where all kinds of other worldly, and very cool things are going on. Jake is responsible for knowing where the Guardian Keys are at all times. He and Alex have been butting heads for something, so when they finally come together for that first kiss, it’s explosive.
Q: We heard there might also be a Dragon Warrior names Ginjin involved. Is that true?
A: Ginjin decides he wants Alex as his mate, which is what ends up pushing her closer to Jake. She asks Jake to be her “pretend boyfriend” in order to get her out of the jam with Ginjin. Jake goes along with it, and well, the more time they spend together…
A: Would you call Jake an alpha male?
Q: Oh, yes. He’s a former CIA and FBI agent, and is extremely opinionated. He’s the one man who can put the headstrong Alex in her place. I always love it when they are in a room together.
Okay, gang, if that’s not enough to entice you here’s the blurb for her book…
Alex Caruthers is a sassy socialite who knows when it’s time to turn in her dancing shoes and kick some serious dragon booty. But when Ginjin—the dragon warrior who’s tried to kill her numerous times—chooses her as his mate, Alex finds herself in a situation that’s too hot to handle.
For help she turns to Jake, head of Caruthers security—and a total hottie in a suit—and asks him to pose as her boyfriend. Their relationship might be fake, but Alex can’t deny that one touch from Jake makes her burn hotter than any dragon could.
And make sure you check out her contest page at www.candacehavens.com. She’s giving away tons of prizes and has lots of ways for you to win! Make a comment today on this blog post, and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of the prizes.
July 4th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Im new to your work but i loved the interview cant wait to read more i have heard greta things about your books
July 4th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Ginjin - *snortle Gotta love that name.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Ooh, this sounds like my kinda read. I love me a good Alpha hero that clashes with a strong heroine.
Putting this on my TBB list!!
July 4th, 2009 at 9:19 am
Thank you so much for sharing some of yourself today. you are a new author to me and i cant to read some of your work. Have a great 4th of July
July 4th, 2009 at 9:26 am
Beverly, Catie, Melissa and Sara, Thanks you guys for posting! I do hope you’ll check out the book/books!
Catie… I have no idea where the name Ginjin came from, but I remember seeing a picture of a guy with long silvery, white hair in a magazine and I thought he looked like how I see my dragons. Then the name was just there in my head.
After the book was turned in I found out it’s the name of a record label and an electronica group… and here I thought I was being so inventive. 
July 4th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Congrats on the upcoming release, Candace. Can’t wait to read “Dragons Prefer Blondes.” Happy July 4th.
July 4th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Dang, looks like that pile of unread books by my bed is going to collect a little more dust! Can’t say no to a Candace Havens book, come Tuesday I’ll be reading “Dragons Prefer Blondes”, whether I’m finished with my current book or not. I love the Caruthers sisters and look forward to reading ALL their stories!
July 4th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Thanks for sharing. I loved the first in the series and cant wait to get my hands on this one too.
July 4th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Jane, StaceyKay and Donna, thank you guys! This is turning out to be a really nice 4th!
July 4th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Candace, I haven’t read your books before but I’m completely intrigued now! LOL at the title! Thanks for visiting and for the introduction to your latest!
July 4th, 2009 at 11:04 am
I already read the book and is was the usual Candace Haven’s…Perfecto! I want a Jake! Great read! Everyone, Go out and get it! You will NEVER be disappointed with ANY of her books! I’ve read them ALL! GO! GO! GO!
July 4th, 2009 at 11:57 am
Dragons Prefer Blondes sounds like a gread read!
July 4th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
I can’t wait to read this book! July 7th can’t come fast enough! *G*
July 4th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Oohh…alpha male hero. Sounds great! Count me in.
July 4th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
This sounds like a fun read. The following made me laugh:
Oh, and there’s the part where she’s almost killed on a daily basis. This irritates Jake to no end.
July 4th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Wow, finally got down to the leave a reply spot.. kept getting stuck at the covers for “The Chosen Sin” & “King of the Unblessed”.
This series sounds so great.. can’t wait until I can buy somemore books..Thanks for another TBR.
Have a happy & safe 4th everyone..
July 4th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Thanks you guys! Little Lamb, I’m not sure but that may be very close to a direct quote from Jake.
iokijo… I hope you like it. I hope you all do and thanks so much for hanging out here today!
July 5th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Hi Candace! Love your books and I would love to get my hands on this one. I hope I’m not to late to put my hat the ring.
July 5th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Great interview!
July 5th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
I enjoyed the interview and now that I’ve heard more about the book, I’m even more eager to get my hands on it.
July 5th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Loved the interview. Looking forward to reading this one!
July 5th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Candace, this one looks great. I have enjoyed all of your past books..Really ready for the new one!!
Fun interview!!
July 5th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
I can’t wait to read this one!
July 5th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
you have extreemely nice covers
July 5th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
This one sounds like a great read, can’t wait for it to come out!
July 5th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Sounds like a fun book, Candace, will have to add to my wishlist.
July 5th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Just wanted to pop in and say that I am SO looking forward to this book! The cover is great–and I love the title!
July 6th, 2009 at 8:13 am
Hi Candace. Dragons Prefer Blondes sounds great. Love the cover.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:53 am
I’ve not read this series, but it sounds really good. And the titles are especially clever! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
July 8th, 2009 at 8:58 am
well i am a day or so late but wanted to say I loved the first book kick ass demon hunters in prada who would not love that! I cannot wait for the gentlemen prefer blondes!