Sexy…With Your Clothes on
Ever since I was a kid I used to daydream…picture fantastic scenes unfolding in my mind. So as an author I tend to “see” scenes play out in my head like I’m watching a movie.
Some of the sexiest scenes in books or movies, in my opinion, involve intense emotions, friction, conflict, and surrender.
The other night I was channel surfing and I happened upon the famous Burt Landcaster/Deborah Kerr scene in From Here to Eternity. You know the one, the two of them rolling around on the beach, kissing and holding each other. (I tried not to think about where sand was ending up <G>). They were in bathing suits, sure, but it wasn’t just Burt’s handsome chest that made this scene sexy. These were two characters who risked their lives to be together and finally succumbed to their attraction.
Another favorite of mine (don’t laugh) is the scene in “It’s a Wonderful Life” when Donna Reed and James Stewart are standing in her mother’s entryway taking on the phone to Donna’s boyfriend. Remember the scene? Donna’s playing coy, trying to get close to James and, well, he loses it, telling her he’s not interested, doesn’t want to settle down and – WHAMMO – they’re kissing. And I mean really kissing! They’ve fought the attraction long enough and are just to weak to keep up the battle.
I’ll let you guess this third favorite. The heroine is a nanny to his many kids (I lost count) and the hero is set to marry another woman. Again, they are both fully clothed. (Sorry.) This scene is skillfully designed as hero and heroine stroll across the property, the moonlight outlining their silhouettes as they profess their forbidden love for one another. ::: sigh ::: I guess my point is, some of the best scenes I’ve read or seen on the big screen are exceptional because of the highly charged emotions, not necessarily because everyone’s naked. Although that’s fun too. <G> (If you have examples to share, bring ‘em on.)
In my January release, Soldier Surrender, Katie Anderson has to keep a hallucinating Gray Turner from exposing their location to the enemy. How does she do that? By kissing him, of course! But not because she wants to, oh no. LOL
What are some of your favorite sexy scenes? Do tell. It’s what we live for!
Cheers!
Pat White
Soldier Surrender, Intrigue 1/08, 4 Stars Review, RT Magazine
Saving Destiny, Nocturne, 11/07, Top Pick, RT Magazine
