The blog tour for the Summer Hearts anthology is well on its way.
At the moment, the spotlight is on my story. Scary! I don't like being in the limelight, so I'm going to shift the focus onto my heroine instead. We're going to dig into a character interview for my heroine, Tara. She's cool. I hope you'll enjoy learning more about her. I've also put in a photo of a celebrity who I think looks a lot like her.
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Before we head on over to Tara, I'd like to just give you a breakdown of the stories in the book.
Dreaming
in California:
In the summer of
1967, Hollywood actress, Lucinda Baker, appears to have it all - fame, money,
and an all too doting fiancé. Dark traits begin to emerge from the man she's
pledged to marry, and he threatens her. Lucinda must now lean on her best
friend, celebrity photographer, George Creston to escape the clutches of the
dangerous relationship. Together they are forced to summon courage, and trust
each other in desperate circumstances. Will they find love in the process or
lose everything they hold dear, including their lives.
A
Summer of Stars:
McKinley Graham has escaped to her summer
getaway to regain her perspective and her health. Zane Davidson has taken
refuge in the lovely seaside community, welcoming the healing balm of the salty
sea air and his childhood home to mend his wounds. They aren’t
looking for love, but their attraction is too explosive to ignore. Against
the backdrop of starry nights and sultry kisses, they come to realize that even
love may not be enough to save them from the angry storm of his past that
threatens to destroy their dreams!
Drowning
Sandy:
The water is calling...
and Sandy can no
longer resist the urge to unleash her mermaid form. But a simple swim in Lake
Ontario ends when she discovers the truth of her own banishment. When long time
crush, Alardo, seems to shift in a direction she never dreamed possible, Sandy
must make a choice — mermaid or human? Once she chooses, she can never go
back.
Summer
Holiday:
In the summer of 1905, Lizzy Gordon’s father
dismisses her desires to be a doctor, demanding she become a teacher—a
profession which does not allow women to marry.
Teacher Brent Pierce is dedicated to expanding young minds, but circumstances are forcing him to take over the family farm.
Before the summer is over Lizzy and Brent will be forced to make hard decisions. Can they find the courage to each stand up for themselves and still be together?
Teacher Brent Pierce is dedicated to expanding young minds, but circumstances are forcing him to take over the family farm.
Before the summer is over Lizzy and Brent will be forced to make hard decisions. Can they find the courage to each stand up for themselves and still be together?
Shark
Boss:
When Tara takes up a job at the local
aquarium, her colleagues warn her about their harsh boss, Mr. Carter Jones. She
soon discovers how impatient he can be, but she also can’t deny her fascination
and attraction to him. Carter can’t stop watching Tara as she works but holds
back from her because of his secrets. If she knew what he was, she would never
want him. Could the reason for Carter’s moods be related to something more
troubling than what’s on the surface? Tara soon discovers Carter’s secret, and
it only bonds them closer. But the curse starts to take over Carter’s life, and
he won’t give his heart to a beautiful woman when he can only cause her pain.
The
Best Place to Meet a Man:
Jeff goes to the beach to run and clear his
head. Meredith goes to the beach intent on burying her nose in her book. In
this contemporary romantic comedy, these two collide when Meredith’s two young
nephews come up with other plans.
Book Buy Links:
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00XFTTN4M
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/summer-hearts-debby-lee/1121911952?ean=2940152209563
Book Trailer
Character Interview - Tara
What is your favorite food?
A good breakfast with eggs, bacons, mushrooms, toast, the works. I don’t get it often as I spend most mornings body-boarding and then grab and go to get to work on time. If I have a good breakfast, it’s a real treat.
What is your favorite past-time, or hobby?
Body-boarding, although it’s more my life than just a hobby.
What is your favorite book?
I love the Chalet Girls series by Lorraine Wilson. I’m a beach babe, but it’s such fun learning about women who live in the snow and ski. Skiing is similar to body-boarding in a strange way, if you know what I mean. Plus, the books are so romantic and fun to read.
Who would you consider is your least favorite person, and why?
It should be my new boss, Carter Jones, as he keeps on shouting at me for nothing, but it isn’t. He’s too handsome and mysterious to hate.
What is your biggest pet-peeve?
Perfectionism – harping on the smaller issues. And cruelty to animals.
What is your dream vacation?
Mauritius or anywhere where the waves are good.
Did you struggle to tell your author anything?
Yes, I struggled to mention my affair with my high school teacher. I felt really ashamed for falling for that jerk.
What is your favorite part of your story?
When Carter tells me the truth.
What inspired the title of your story?
My writer kept on thinking of shark bait. But Carter is a boss and he was a shark in the business world, plus, well, I can’t tell you anymore as it will give away the story.
Do you think that there is a specific message to your story, that you’d like your readers to learn?
That love wins in the end. That meeting and loving the right person can set you free of some of your “curses.” That simply loving a person is one of the greatest gifts you can give to the world. And that love surpasses duty.
If you're keen to visit the blogs featuring the book for the next few days, find the stops below:
June 10th:
Featuring: Shark Boss by Kathy Bosman
Featuring: Shark Boss by Kathy Bosman
June 11th:
Featuring: The Best Place to Meet a Man by Robyn Echols
Featuring: The Best Place to Meet a Man by Robyn Echols
June 12th:
Featuring the entire compilation
Featuring the entire compilation
