Last week I met Katherine Garbera‘s billionaire hero, Sebastian Warren from No Rest For The Wicked. What an interesting experience it was! He’s hot and delicious and completely intriguing.
With over sixty books to her name, Katherine Garbera always has awesome ideas for stories and I invited her to share more about the idea behind No Rest For the Wicked.
Katherine Garbera on the ‘why’ behind her bad boy story…
Sebastian had everything ripped from under him when his car crashed and his best friend died. Left grappling with a lot of questions as to why he’s still alive and Judd isn’t, he runs as fast as he can to ignore them. He’s living his life for two now, making sure that Judd didn’t die in vain. He sleeps with twice as many women, doubles up on danger and races through life because that is the only time he can forget for a few moments and truly feels alive.
Everyone deals with grief in different ways and I wanted to explore loss/death causes a change that we really can’t control. When I as in high school there was a horrible accident that left one student dead and the other severely injured. The injured boy/man sat next to me in World History and walked with a cane when he returned to school. He’d changed almost overnight from the fun loving guy to someone who was more somber. But he’d flirt with me sometimes and I saw a glimpse of the boy he’d been before. From that moment I think I wanted to write about a damaged man. I really love exploring that dichotomy.
The appeal of Bad Boys is that they are tempting. We are all told to be good and play by the rules and they don’t. They take what they want, they invite us along for the wild, crazy ride that life can be. And we go for it. In romance novels they appeal because they can and will be redeemed. They will be find a sort of redemption in through love and for me at least that damaged part of them can be healed.
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Katherine Garbera’s No Rest For The Wicked is available now!
Billionaire Sebastian Warren has one simple motto: live fast and don’t look back. He’s never met anyone who makes him want to change. Until he meets enticing, fascinating Celeste Beacon.
Celeste believes that there’s a heart of gold beneath Sebastian’s bad boy image, so she challenges him to overcome his demons and be a better man.
Will Sebastian lead her down a path to wickedness, at his own peril – and hers? Or is Celeste the one woman who can finally bring him peace?
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Thank you, Katherine, for popping in to share with us! Readers, you simply Must read No Rest For The Wicked! It’s deliciously entertaining and totally delivers on the promise of bad boys.
I also have more fun for you with an awesome Happy Endings giveaway! For a chance to win, tell me what you find most appealing about bad boys and you’ll be entered to win this great prize! Winner announced Saturday.
No Rest For The Wicked was my favorite of the International Bad Boy series. I’ve always loved bad boys. They seem to bring the excitement that most people usually don’t have in their lives. I can honestly say I have had some really fun times with some bad boys.
Bad boys know how to have fun!
Bad boys seem to bring adventure with them and they are never boring.
Bad boys are always up for a good time, sexy as hell, rule-breakers and underneath it all they are genuinely loyal people.
Bad boys can turn into good boys ! Loved this series
adventures & love affairs
bad boys take risky chances and they know how to treat a woman
I tend to be more of a good girl, so the forbidden bad boy was always tempting. I married a good guy–he’s too introverted to be bad. Lol
Bad Boyd always know how to have fun.
A Bad Boy sets his own rules, does not pretend to be a saint, is never afraid to stand up for what he believes is right, can handle any situation, can take charge of tough situations and believes in himself (psychological, I know…). But girl, they do have a sex appeal. I mean…mmmmm 😉
Love those bad boys!
adventures & love affairs
Bad boys make life exciting and adventurous! They have the biggest hearts and can love so deep ❤️
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The unknown … love it!
Bad boys are always so wrong for me but I can never seem to resist them. I love that about them.
Every one likes to have so bathing naughty in their lives… And a bad boy is naughty is all the right ways!!!
There is a little bit of bad boy in all guys, even the sweetest ones you know. They may not express it but it’s under there, waiting for a change to spring out.
Love a bad boy! Love their independent, possessive nature. Also that moment when the right woman brings out the hidden gem in them.
who doesn’t have a desire to think what a bad boy would be like?
They are usually sexy
Their confidence !
I love bad boys because they keep you on your toes!! I love bad boys <3
I love bad boys! It seems they do whatever they have to protect/save someone! And other bad thngs! 🙂
They aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe is right.:)
My mom warned me about bad boys
They don’t care about anyone’s opinion.
i like the rough side of a bad boy. The dark suspenseful side.
Bad boys seem so appealing because they are bold and unafraid to do what they want. Women gravitate towards bad boys because they know bad boys will protect them and defend them. Its sexy when a men is fearless, it feeds our primal instincts.
Bad boys are just waiting to be tamed!
Bad boys are exciting because they are spontaneous and ready for anything!
Bad boys are sexy as hell but underneath all of that ruggedness they show there is always a loving man underneath. You just have to break through that outer shell to get to the treasure within while being taken on one hell of a ride along the way.
They travel to all those exotic locations i dream of visiting:)
I love bad boys! I love the fact that when they do fall for their lady love they fall hard.
bad boys have an air about them that seems attractive; they dress sexy also.
they take you places you wouldn’t go or think of going. It is exciting.
I love alpha males!!! They love deep and underneath that bad boy is a great man!!
I think what I love most about bad boys is that vulnerable side that you only get to see when they love you.
when they turn into softies!!! Love Bad boys!!!!
Bad boys make us feel adventurous and sexy 😉
Hmm.. Bad boys with tattoos?? YUMMY!! I like a bad boy with well done and placed tattoos. He doesn’t have to be mean, he just has to look bad
I like that they are nonconformists 🙂 They always go their own way…
Bad boys make a book more interesting to read because u would want to finish the book in no time
Bad Boys have the most gentle hearts underneath their tough exteriors and most of them have Knight in Shining Armour Syndrome give them a damsel in distress and the’ll rise to the occassion in brilliant form!
Married a good boy but did have myself a bad boy once long ago!
I like bad boys because they’re usually just good boys in disguise. 😉
Tough exterior, with a soft gooey middle. Thanks!
I like bad boys because they are sexy. Sexy and intriguing!
Best bad boy feature is a naughty mouth.
Nothing sexier than a Bad Boy with a good heart.
I think that is trying to change them into “good guys” is what makes it so appealing or everyone saying he’s a “bad boy” don’t go for him! Thanks for the chance!
I like that bad boy don’t care but deep down they really do care.
Arrogance and captivating. Thanks for this post.
The aura that surrounds them. You just don’t have any idea what is going to happen with them next.
I think you always want what you shouldn’t have and knowing this makes you want them more, besides they are a lot of fun.
Me personally don’t go after bad boys or find them appealing but in a book I like them because you don’t know what they’re going to do next and they keep things interesting
BAD BOYS ARE ADVENTUROUS , EXCITING,CHALLENGING AND MOST WOMEN, I THINK, WANT ONE!!!
Bad boys have a public boldness about their attitude that most women find appealing and HOT!
There’s something about a Bad Boy that appeals to every woman that I’m aware of. For me, it’s the attraction of the”wickedness”!! What I mean is, any woman can be attracted to him for the boldness. But for me it’s the fact that I’ve always been told”NO”! Bad Boys are like a forbidden fruit, one that deep down every woman knows they want a taste of…..
Bad Boys are very exciting and in need of taming.
Love love love
I think a bad boy is so sexy esp if he has tats and long hair big turn on mmm
Bad boys always seem so tough and sexy and don’t have any cares in the world except having a good time. They are fun for a little while but not keepers lol
The mystery, suspense and the adventure.
Bad boy: They are the wild, the unobtainable, the untamable, the untrainable. Someone to fantasize about…
Bad boys take risks and their chances – that’s the most compelling trait I like about them
What is there not to love about bad boys? I think it’s just the excitement of someone your parents warned you about.
Bad boys always have fun and also crudely honest!!
I love their confidence and their ability to take charge.
There is something fun and mysterious about being with a bad boy!
Bad Boys are always hot!! MAKE MY HEART RACE! Bad boys have exciting ..interesting lives! You never know what’s going to happen next..the curiosity keeps me goin!
Bad boys…alpha, confident, bold, tough, protective, wicked in your face sexy.
I think most women love ‘bad boys’ because they are adventurous and sexy, but underneath it all they can be relied upon to do what’s right.
No matter how bad they always seem to get brought to there knees by love of a good woman.
Bad boys are tough on the outside but a soft heart for that one lucky woman.
Bad boys are the ones you want on your side during times of trouble
I like bad boys because they take chances on things that I would never think to take a chance on. I always was afraid of taking chances excxept when it came to my career. I tend to have low self-esteem except when doing things in my career. I often wish I could take chanves and be bad at times.
Their unspoken promise for adventures.
I love Bad Boys because they tempt you to break the rules. Since I was a good girl, the excitement of rebelling was like a drug.
I love a bad boys dominance and self assurance, you know things that could be a huge turn off in real life. Tattoos are a plus!
The bad boy is also redeemable. 🙂
bad boys love to do spur of the moment things and nothing is off limits.
Bad Boys know how to get what they want, and usually have some good deep inside of them
Bad Boys are adventures!
That typically behind that bad boy exterior is a man with a good heart 😉
Bad Boys are so naughty!
Bad boys are more fun and adventurous. They are the kind that Daddy did not want on his property because they weren’t good enough for his little girl.
Fake bad boys are fun. (Think ford on lost!) They are fun to watch or read, very entertaining, but not interested in real life. LOL
Love bad boys especially when the look like your cover picture yum!
Bad boys know how to have fun They also know how to treat a female. They also tend to bring a side out of us we didn’t know we had. They make life interesting.
I think the sense of danger is what I find appealing about bad boys.
I love bad boys, in part for the danger, in part for the mystique and in part because it’s the “unknown”
I think the lure of the bad boy is that we are always told to stay away. You always want whats forbidden! Loved this book by the way. Fantastic read
I like bad boys because of the danger and fun.
bad boys are have that special spark. They live life to the fullest with no regrets.
I love that bad boys think that they are unredeemable until they find that special someone that makes life worth living again.
Bad boys know how to treat good girls and they are forbidden fruit
Bad boys are sexy and not meant for the average girl
Bad boys have a lure that draws you in because you know that deep down they are really a good boy.
They have no restriction. They know what the want and go for it.
They have fun
Bad boys get me to read more often – LOL.
They are sexy and confident.
Bad boys are never, ever boring!!
I love that bad boys are not run of the mill. Most of them have tats, rugged good looks, an air of mystery, and an underlying story to be told.
They are so deep.
I think it is the idea that they are all about the adventure and can make an ordinary person do things outside there comfort zone.
At least in books, the bad boys can change. I’m not so sure about in real life. However, they do seem to know how to live life with no regrets.
All the give aways look wonderful. Love to read!!
It’s the excitement that you’re playing with fire.
Bad boys grow up to be amazing men.
Danger, excitement and adventure 🙂
Bad boys are just awesome they are upfront and honest and tell it like it is. they grow to be awesomely amazing men
I love bad boys because life is never boring. With them life is full if excitement and interest. They also usually have a soft heart.
just do really
Bad boys are a lot of fun in fiction, not so much in real life.
Not sure what it is exactly, but I seem to always fall for the bad boy! Must be the excitement they bring…
I love how Bad Boys show their soft spots!!
They are sexy and bad
their bad attitude!
they’re fun to read about
For me it seems like bad boys really have hearts of gold and they just need the right woman to bring that out.
Sounds like a book I want to read, Katherine…thanks for writing it. Thanks Jane for the suggestion!
Bad boys are never boring!
Bad boys are such risk takers. I admire people like that. I am very careful and rarely look before I leap into something.
I read NO REST FOR THE WICKED and I loved it. 🙂
Their confidence and protectiveness!
Bad boys are so exciting.
Bad boys let you walk on the wild side, and you always want to be the one they’re willing to be just a little bit good for 😉
So good to know you all love bad boys as much as I do! Loved all the comments and it was hard to pick a winner again but this time, our lucky name for Happy Endings is:
#42 Shae Ambler
Congratulations! Send me your mailing address asap, Shae and we’ll get goodies on their way!
Happy Reading, everyone!
Jane xoxo
I have replied to email and i am so very grateful for your kind generosity i am so excited i squealed like a little girl , thank you, thank you, thank you xxxx
That’s awesome and it made me laugh!