Blurb for Finding Justice!
Old friends, new secrets
Sergeant Cat Forrester lives by her own set of
rules. When her childhood friend is murdered, Cat's world is thrown into chaos.
Especially because Jay Garrett-a man from her past-is a suspect, and he needs
her help to prove he's innocent. After all they once shared, how can she say
no?
The attraction flares between them, and getting
involved with a suspect is a huge risk. But the more time Cat spends with Jay,
the stronger the tug on her heart. He is the same caring, irresistible man she
remembers. Yet she can't let her emotions interfere with the case—solving it is
top priority. But as she digs deeper, she discovers Jay has secrets that may
jeopardize any possible future together.
Describe your hero in 5 words. Now your heroine.
Hero – Jay
Garrett
Intelligent,
caring, determined, masculine, survivor
Heroine – Cat
Forrester
Tough, loving,
loyal, feisty, sexy
How do you go about choosing your characters names?
With difficulty!
I know for some authors their characters’ names come to them as they get to
know each character better, but that’s never happened for me. I start each book
with a setting or premise and then find the characters to tell the story. Their
names usually come when I am completing the character sketch sheets. Although I
have been known to demand my kids give me a name and I go with it, LOL!
How did you come up with the idea for this book?
The setting
rather the story itself inspired Finding Justice. Although Templeton Cove is a
fictional UK seaside town, it is based on a real town in Dorest, England. I
holidayed there as a child and on a visit a few years ago, I imagined a murder
and knew it was the heroine’s friend. It just took me a while to work out the
rest!
What makes Finding Justice different than other books in the
same genre?
I’m very proud to say, as far as I know (and my editor knows),
Finding Justice is the first ever Superromance to feature all British
characters in a British setting. I’m very proud of that and thrilled Harlequin
is willing to consider an ongoing series. The reviews for Finding
Justice have been great. It’s such a relief that readers love Templeton Cove as
much as me!
What’s the one thing you like best about being an author?
The illusion that
I might possess an ounce of intelligence, LOL! People often say things to me
like, “You’re so clever. I could never write a book” or “Wow, it’s amazing how
you come up with these story ideas.” Little do they know I am clearly not right
in the head and never had any formal writing education. Sooner or later, I’ll
wake up and realize my success is just a Dallas style dream.
In your own words, tell us about one of your favorite scenes
from this book.
This is so difficult because every scene
means so much to me in this book – I just loved writing it…hence why I want to
write more and more stories set in this town! Okay, one of the scenes that
jumps to mind is told in Jay’s (the hero) POV and he knows he needs to confess
his mistakes to Cat (the heroine) before there is any chance of them moving
forward in their relationship or the investigation. They are outside, lying on
their backs, side by side underneath the stars. He tells her about his
addiction, how he feels responsible for their friend’s murder––the entire scene
leaves Jay emotional raw and vulnerable, with no idea of how Cat will react.
There’s something great about a man leaving himself open to rejection…I know,
not a very nice person am I? LOL! ;)
- What’s your current WIP?
Right now, I am
writing the first draft of what I hope will be book three in the Templeton Cove
series. The proposal is with my editor so hopefully Harlequin will offer me a
lovely new contact soon. Fingers crossed!
This book
features two brand new characters and it’s mainstream romance rather than
romantic suspense as the first two books. Sasha Robinson is desperate to get
the Funland fairground back in her family after being taken over by the local
crime lord, who is now serving time in prison. Everything is going to plan and
just as she’s ready to make him an offer, hoping it’s one he can’t refuse, his
son turns up to take over where his father left off and that’s when Sasha’s
problem really begin…
Now the 4:
What kitchen utensil would you be and why?
An electric whisk – I’m efficient, get the
job done in the minimum time, often noisy and love cakes!
What’s your favorite sandwich? How do you
go about making it?
Is it boring that I love tuna mayo on
granary bed?? Plenty of mayo, plenty of tuna, topped with diced cucumber and
I’m happy J
Everything you write suddenly starts coming
true and you want to use your powers for good…what would your next book be
about?
After watching Comic Relief (huge UK TV
extravaganza raising money to help the poverty and desperation in Africa), I
would write a story that resulted in enough money that every house was provided
with enough mosquito nets for the entire family and the senseless dying of
children would end. Children in Africa are dying by the millions from malaria –
a net costs £5…
What’s the most amount of money you’ve
found while doing laundry? And what did you do with it?
£10 note in my husband’s jeans – I gave it
back to him…of course I did ;)
EXCERPT - Finding Justice
Cat didn’t want the gentle caring lover who worried
about hurting her, worried about being her first. That was before. She’d been
with other men since and today she was a grown woman. Exhaling as his teeth
nipped at her neck, she relished the erotic pain mixed with pleasure as it
washed over her senses.
“I want to touch you,” she whispered. “All of you.”
Drawing away from him, she inched back until she sat
upright against his groin. Feminine power roared through her blood as the delicious
feel of his erection through his jeans touched her naked thigh. With her gaze
locked on his, Cat slowly unbuttoned her blouse. His eyes widened and his jaw
grew tight as she tossed it to the side and reached around to unhitch her bra.
She flung it to the side, her nipples tightening under
his gaze. “Your turn.”
He sat up and their faces were barely inches apart. Lust
swirled in his as hunger raged and desire burned. He clasped one naked breast
in his hand, massaged it possessively, swallowing Cat’s shocked gasp with his
mouth. Her arousal sky-rocketed and she fumbled for the hem of his t-shirt
before roughly yanking it over his head. Their lips separated for seconds
before reclaiming as they fell back onto the bed.
Her breasts and torso nestled against the soft brush of
hair running across the middle of his chest and down his flat-board stomach.
Her heart swelled and her mind emptied when he moaned her name.
He tilted her to the side so she lay on her back and Cat
fell into his gaze, unaware of anything but him. The sexy lift at the corner of
his mouth sent her insides into a girlish loop-the-loop as their connection
slammed into place and locked. She fought the fear of it, the resistance; they
were joined in finding their friend’s killer and they were joined in their
anger and passion. They were joined.
However temporary, it didn’t make what was happening
less tantric. His fingers smoothed over her thigh and she clamped her teeth
together. His progress was tortuously slow, her body trembling with anticipation.
Silent understanding passed between them and Cat
disregarded the emotional tidal wave rising inside her, threatening to destroy
every intimate barrier she’d so meticulously erected since her mum’s demise.
This was Jay. Her Jay. He wouldn’t hurt her, wouldn’t ask for more than she could
give. She was safe. She swallowed, safe as a wooden house in the line of a
smoldering fire.
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