Family movie night recently and I chose White House Down featuring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. I'd been wanting to see it since last summer (my how the time does fly!) and it finally came on HBO so I remembered (a key issue!) and we watched it. I have to say, I really enjoyed it.
One of my favorite movies is Air Force One starring Harrison Ford and a cast of thousands, and this newer presidential flick was very similar in nature. Sure, you have to suspend belief a few times, but it was fun and the dialog between Tatum and Foxx made me laugh out loud. (Kind of like the dialog between Steve MaGarrett and Dano on the new Hawaii 5-0. Love it!)
Afterwards I was thinking that Channing Tatum would make a good Jack Dunlevy, the lead in my romantic suspense book Family Secrets. Sexy, tough yet tender when it comes to children, and when people are down on him and thinking the worst, he comes through in the end with flying colors. Channing's character in White House Down is the perfect Jack. *sigh*
(I understand Channing played a stripper in Magic Mike. That is definitely not Jack, but just for research purposes I might have to check the movie out...)
I've got plenty more to say on my own action heroes, so stop back next month and I'll expand--with photos!
Family Secrets
by Jamie Hill
As
if stumbling over a dead body isn't enough, Crystal Cartwright finds
herself playing surrogate mother to two small boys when their
father--her neighbor--doesn't come home. The kids aren't much trouble,
but the thieves, drug dealers and kidnappers they're about to encounter
are. Detective Jack Dunlevy, a cop down on his luck, draws the cases no one else wants. A simple investigation involving a dead homeless man quickly changes as Crystal enlists Jack's help with the children. Drawn into a mystery that none of them could have anticipated, they're faced with a situation that will change their lives forever.
"Ms.
Hill is a genius! The plot line was AMAZING. It was action packed and
kept me on the edge of my seat almost the entire time. Ms. Hill has
become a favorite author of mine and I consider her to be an automatic
add to my "to be read list". If you are a serious suspense loving reader
who loves to form bonds with the characters, this is definitely the
book for you! I loved it and can't wait to read more of Ms. Hill's
books, she has the gift of knowing what the reader wants and then
hitting you with an ending you certainly don't expect. Two thumbs up!" ~
Val, You Gotta Read Reviews, 5 Stars
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Right now you can get my entire 'A Cop in the Family' series in one Triple Threat volume for only 99 cents (or $1.99, depending on when you read this.)
Check it out here, and see if you don't agree. Channing would make a great Jack!
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Whatta Bargain--those 3 for one deals! Great Series, and yes, Tatum, two thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteThe world can always use more heroes!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post. Yep....I'm giving Tatum my vote!
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Jamie.
ReplyDeleteJamie, Love the book. USA Today had an article on Tatum today about his rise in the movies.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for stopping by! Jamie
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to look for inspiration for our heroes! A great post...
ReplyDeleteChanning Tatum If only I were 30 years younger! LOL
ReplyDeleteI recently saw White House Down and loved it. Loads of action, great storyline (although, as you said, you do need to suspend belief somewhat), but lots of hunky heroes!!
My kind of movie. Hehe...
Agreed, both those movies were fun to watch! And yes, Channing Tatum...yum. Looking forward to reading your "Cop In The Family" series. :)
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