Were he still alive, Elvis Presley would have turned 78 this year. In the decades since his death, the King of rock and roll has inspired countless impersonators and influenced even more musicians. You probably won't find another prominent figure from the 20th century portrayed and parodied in books, TV, and film - yes, even romance stories. If you're still all shook up over Elvis, here are a few titles that may interest you. Don't forget to review them online after you've read them. The authors will appreciate it, especially if you don't be cruel.;-)
The King of My Heart by Sherry A. Burton - PJ Taylor is a clown at the local children's hospital. She can often be found plodding down the halls in her size eleven shoes. She has a caring heart and is always taking in strays. She grew up with a mom who idolizes Elvis. While PJ herself is not a big Elvis fan, she felt compelled to stop when she saw an Elvis impersonator broken down on the side of the dark Kentucky highway in the pouring rain. Meet Jack Parker: the Elvis impersonator. Jack constantly has ladies throwing themselves at his feet. While fun at first, Jack wants more. He wants someone who likes him for who he is, not who he pretends to be. Six months ago, Jack set out on a quest to find himself. In doing so, he took to living in his car. That car breaks down and Jack prays for help, a prayer that is soon answered. When Jack first lays eyes on PJ Taylor, he is frozen in his tracks. Jack Parker, a fifth degree black belt in karate... is terrified of clowns.
Long Live the King by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy - Lacie Logan is just another Delta raised beauty until her attempts at a movie career fail and leave her working as a professional escort in Las Vegas. She doesn't like it, but what's a girl to do? Then, during an unexpected thunderstorm, she walks into a coffee shop and is suddenly back in April 1956. When she meets Elvis Presley, she's sure she must be dreaming but when their chance encounter becomes a full-blown romance, she realizes that she has the chance to both win the King of Rock and Roll's heart and change history. A Little Less Conversation by Nona Wesley - When her company hosts a Hollywood-themed party, Viola Howard dresses as her favorite actress. Problem is, nobody seems to know who that is. Just as she's about to give up on a good time, along comes Elvis -- actually Vi's secret crush Jim Byers - who guesses correctly, and shows her exactly who is King.
Once the party's over, however, can Vi and Jim go back to a working relationship, or will Jim ask Vi to love him tender? If you're in the mood for burning love, give these Elvis-inspired reads a try!
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