Backup Plans: Behind the Scenes

What would happen if the quarterback of an NFL team had anxiety issues? What if, every time he had to face the press, he struggled with panic attacks? These were the questions that inspired me to write this novel. As someone who has struggled with anxiety, I’ve always marveled at the pressure that public figures have to deal with. Surely, some of them love the sport but hate the part of their job that means they become public figures.

When it comes to romance, hurt/comfort is a theme I’ve always resonated with, so the idea of creating a character against-type — someone the public would expect to be overflowing with confidence and swagger but who is actually humble and filled with self doubt — felt like a chance to write about a character I could fall in love with.

Then I needed to pair him with someone strong, but a man who has his own unique vulnerabilities. Creating Travis was a chance to explore family dynamics and lingering guilt. How would a guy like Travis, whose job is to protect and serve, deal with the guilt left behind when he can’t protect the person he loves? What would it take to recover from that loss?

Once I had these two characters in mind, the rest of the story came to life. Travis’s large, boisterous family was particularly fun to write. They aren’t perfect — they’re messy and loud and make mistakes — but isn’t that true to life?

I hope you have as much fun reading Backup Plans as I had writing it. If you enjoy the novel, please consider posting a review. They are very much appreciated and help others to find the


New Book Release!

Hi everyone,

I’m thrilled to announce that my new book is now available for sale! Backup Plans is a contemporary m/m sports romance featuring a quarterback with anxiety issues and a sexy, closeted sheriff. This us a stand alone novel with NO cliffhanger, but I do have a sequel written and plan to release it in November 2023.

Buy your copy today!

Here’s the book description:

Kieran McKinney moved from being a third-string anonymous backup to being a starting quarterback for a brand new NFL franchise. It ought to be a dream-come-true, but with a mentally ill mother, a scheming political snake of a grandfather, a team that sees him as a poor substitution for the first-round draft pick they should have had, and fans that hate him, Kieran is ready to buckle under the stress.

Travis Harris is a small-town sheriff in rural Alabama who has been hiding his sexual identity from his conservative family for years. On the surface, he seems like the perfect catch. A smoking hot southern man who married his high school sweetheart and took up a job in law enforcement. But when his wife passed away, he was finally able to admit that while she’d been his best friend, she hadn’t been the lover he truly wanted. Now it’s been seven years since Rachel died and he still can’t reveal his true feelings to his football loving family.

When fate throws Kieran and Travis together, there doesn’t seem to be a chance in hell that they can make things work. Can two deeply closeted men overcome the obstacles their different world’s present? Or will they both resort to backup plans?

Backup Plans is an MM sports romance with a sexy Southern sheriff, an age gap romance, and hurt/comfort themes. This book can be read as a standalone novel, although there will be a sequel out in November. There is NO cliffhanger, no cheating, and one very steamy Thanksgiving.


Blog Tour for Alpha’s Prey

So, my first blog tour went great! If you missed any of the days, you can read some fun Q&A sessions from the links below.

Monday
http://andrewgreybooks.com/guest-lou-kelley-alphas-prey-blog-tour/

Tuesday
https://scatteredthoughtsandroguewords.com/2017/03/14/love-a-paranormal-romance-check-out-the-alphas-prey-by-lou-kelly-excerpt-and-giveaway/

Wednesday
Facebook day not available. I’m working on getting the transcript.

Thursday
http://deanfrech.blogspot.com/2017/03/the-alphas-prey-by-lou-kelly.html

Friday
http://www.zamaxfield.com/2017/03/17/guest-lou-kellys-the-alphas-prey-blog-tour/


Book Birthday. 3/3 for book 3!

Today’s the day!

I invite you to check out, The Alpha’s Prey on Amazon.


Awards!

I’m extremely excited to post about my recent Rainbow awards wins.

Thanks to all who read and voted!

 


Available!

Scandal!

Scandal!

Lou Kelly’s second novel is Available! (Amazon

Can a bodyguard and a rock star find love in the midst of scandal or will the pressure of public exposure leave both of their hearts… unguarded?

To read a FREE sample (first 6 chapters), click –> Unguarded-Sample.pdf (PDF).


Latest News

David & Ian

Romance with an Edge

Lou Kelly’s debut novel is available. (Amazon)

“Without meaning to, my hands raked through his hair and I felt sure I’d never let him go. This was the point of no return. One fraction of an inch further and nothing would enable me to turn back.”

To read a FREE sample of this novel, click –> Edge-Sample (PDF).

Thank you for the reviews! 

And yes, I am planing a Sawyer novel. 😉