Terri has kindly allowed me to take over crewmember wrangling duties this week and I’ve decided to devote this column to Julian McMahon, my hero’s namesake and the inspiration for his good looks.

I first thought Julian was adorable in Charmed, which was the initial inspiration for my story.  He played the demon, Cole, who fell in love, despite all odds, with one of the witches on the show.

Something about his angsty portrayal of a man torn between his very nature and the power of love really spoke to me.  Well, and he’s sorta hunky.

So, tell me, is your hero/heroine inspired by someone else?  And what do you think of my hunky guy?  I say, pass him some rum!