Danny Woodruff, a lead character in the contemporary romance novel, The Letter, is a complicated character indeed. He’s hardworking and ambitious. His goal is to work his way up the corporate ladder, regardless of what it takes to get there. He’s also in love with Stephanie. At least he is in his own way. Unfortunately for Stephanie, Danny has a problem. He’s haunted by not one, but two, women from his past.
The Letter begins with Danny and Stephanie in a long-term relationship. Stephanie wants to know where she stands. She wants marriage and a family. However, every time she brings it up, Danny changes the subject. He’s perfectly happy with the status quo. In fact, he’s not sure if he even wants a wife and family.
Things will suddenly change when Stephanie accidentally stumbles on a love letter to Danny from Martha, a woman from his past. As the story unfolds, we learn more about Danny’s past and his struggle to overcome it. However, the ending may not be what you were expecting.
Danny is a composite character loosely based on someone from my own past. In fact, he is the same individual who was also the inspiration for Ian Palmer in The Reunion. While Ian incorporated this individual’s positive attributes, Danny has his negative ones. After all, no one is perfect. However, both characters are unique individuals with their own, distinct, personalities. Danny may not be my most likable lead character, but he’s probably the most realistic.
Marina Martindale
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