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What would you like to see in the next Boys Behaving Badly Anthology? (Contest)
Sunday, July 12th, 2020

UPDATE: The winner is…Kimberley Bailey!
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First Response: A Boys Behaving Badly Anthology

Yes, I know, First Response was just released (and is still going strong—thank you!), but I have to think ahead to the next one because it’s a long process to get one of these ready and out into the world!

I’d love your help to come up with the theme for the next Boys Behaving Badly Anthology!

I have a few ideas of my own, but I’m not married to them. I’d like to gather yours as well, and then run a poll to see what readers want the most. My ideas include:

Captive — which will have to be delicately handled, because I don’t want rape scenarios! But think about alien abductions, your ex “rescuing” you from marrying the wrong man, a woman rescued in the snow and kept “captive” in a cabin by a solitary man until the snow melts, etc.

Real Men — lumberjacks, backwoodsmen, mechanics, construction workers, farmers—not a billionaire in sight! Someone good with his hands and strong from physical labor…

And that’s all I’ve got. So, put on your thinking caps. Offer an idea for a chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card! Have fun with it. Your idea doesn’t have to be great, but it could spark an idea in my tired brain!

These contests are still open!

  1. Rochelle Bradley: Summer Goals (Contest) — Win an Amazon gift card!
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25 comments to “What would you like to see in the next Boys Behaving Badly Anthology? (Contest)”

  1. Ava Cuvay
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 11:00 am · Link

    Nerds/Geeks? Smart is Sexy… Intellectual bad boys?



  2. Teresa Hughes
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 11:02 am · Link

    I like the real men idea. We have so many stories about first responders, billionaires, and military it would nice to remind people average Joes can and do have stories too.

    Any idea when the next one will be?



  3. Jennifer Beyer
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 11:38 am · Link

    I like second chance stories right now.



  4. anna taylor sweringen
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 12:03 pm · Link

    I agree with Jennifer. Second chance is my favorite trope.



  5. Kimberley Bailey
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 12:15 pm · Link

    I love the real men idea! I might could try to do something for it. As for other ideas, I’m at a loss at the moment.



  6. Colleen C.
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 12:24 pm · Link

    I like the Real Men option… What about Royalty… bad boys with titles



  7. Delaine McLafferty
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 1:10 pm · Link

    I really like the idea of real men. Men who know how to show a woman how they feel while also being her protector. Sexy, family loving, and women who know how to stand up and get what they want.



  8. bn100
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 3:30 pm · Link

    bikers



  9. Mary Preston
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 3:37 pm · Link

    Real Men for me.



  10. flchen1
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    · July 12th, 2020 at 10:57 pm · Link

    Either of your ideas sounds fun, or I love what Ava suggested, with Geeky Bad Boys! Hackers or accountants for the win 😉



  11. Debra Guyette
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 6:38 am · Link

    I like the real men idea but I was thinking the other day about TV commentators



  12. Cindy
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 7:50 am · Link

    Real men!!!

    I’m feeling the lumberjack vibe.



  13. Delilah
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 11:53 am · Link

    Teresa, I’m hoping to have this complete early next year, but I was hoping for earlier this year for First Response, too!



  14. Kimberley Bailey
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 12:09 pm · Link

    Do you have an estimated date for submissions to open, or will you be open to submissions? And would ranchers be included in this?



  15. Laura
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 12:30 pm · Link

    I like the Real Men idea, Bikers but not 1%ers, and Kimberley’s idea of Ranchers/Cowboys. They need their own book though.

    My idea is Creative types. Artists, sculptors writers, dancers, choreographers, poets etc.



  16. Laura
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 12:32 pm · Link

    You could also have a Military only book



  17. Anna Taylor Sweringen
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 1:14 pm · Link

    Wow, Laura. I’d love some stories on artistic types behaving badly!



  18. Delilah
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 2:27 pm · Link

    I want to place a poll to readers before I make up my mind about the theme. As soon as I have the results (the #1 choice may not be my own!), I’ll post a call for submissions as far and wide as I can!



  19. Delilah
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 2:28 pm · Link

    Kimberly, if the choice is Real Men, ranchers or cowboys would certainly be acceptable!



  20. Kimberley Bailey
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 2:31 pm · Link

    Thanks! Will keep my eyes peeled!



  21. Sacchi Green
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    · July 13th, 2020 at 10:23 pm · Link

    Movie Stunt Men.



  22. Reina Torres
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    · July 16th, 2020 at 2:20 am · Link

    Athletes
    Silver Foxes
    Masquerade
    The Middle of Nowhere (might be too close to Stranded)



  23. Eniko
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    · July 17th, 2020 at 12:04 pm · Link

    Real men sounds good. Maybe silver foxes, blue collar?
    Or how about real women that get their 2nd chance to HEA?



  24. Delilah
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    · July 20th, 2020 at 10:25 am · Link

    The winner of the gift card is Kimberley Bailey!

    Congrats, Kimberly! Email me at delilah@delilahdevlin.com at arrange delivery of your prize!

    And thanks to everyone for your great ideas! Be sure go vote in today’s poll. There’s another prize being offered…



  25. Kimberley Bailey
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    · July 20th, 2020 at 12:58 pm · Link

    Thanks so much! I’ve sent an email!



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