Alex Montoya, a lead character in my contemporary romance novel, The Deception, is likable and sexy. He’s also strong, yet quirky and vulnerable, at the same time. The American-born son of a Spanish immigrant father, Alex is American in every way. His father, however, still clings to Old World customs and traditions. This creates plenty of friction between the two men.
Alex and Carrie have a friendship which goes all the way back to the fourth grade. They remained friends through high school, but drifted apart when they attended colleges on opposite ends of the country. Ten years later Carrie deeply regrets losing touch with Alex. After her identity is stolen, and she’s accused of a serious wrongdoing as a result, a friend arranges for her to meet with a bright young attorney who can help her. Much to her surprise, the bright, young attorney is none other than her long-lost best friend, Alex.
I created Alex in part as homage to a friend who was the first American born child of Italian immigrant parents. While proud of her heritage, she too sometimes found herself in conflict with her parents whenever they tried to impose their Old World expectations on her. His other inspiration comes from a real-life cousin who’s an attorney and dedicated family man. In fact, the book is dedicated to him.
If I had to describe Alex in one word, it would be loyal. He’s the kind of man who’s willing to go the extra mile for the people he cares about, while not expecting anything in return. That’s what makes him such a likable character, as well as a positive role model. In fact, he’s my editor’s favorite character. So far.
Marina Martindale
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