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Welcome back,
Catherine. Congratulations on the
release of Single by Saturday, the newest addition to your Weekday Brides
series. Please tell our readers what
they can expect from this book and the series.
Someone asked me to summarize this book in as few
words as possible... I like telling people about this book like this: You think your life is hard? Try falling in
love with your brother-in-law.
LOL! That's a good summary! Marriage of
convenience is one of my favorite romance tropes but this story comes with a
twist. What would you like readers to
understand about the main characters of this book?
Karen and her husband Michael will never fall in love.
It's not possible due to Michael's hidden sexuality. They are both fiercely
loyal to each other, however so when Karen starts to fall in love with Michael's
brother Zach, things get very sticky.
Is this the final
story in the series or are there more brides to meet?
This is the 4th book in the bride series... I have 7
planned. Taken by Tuesday will be released later in 2014.
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I do map out goals and wishes at the beginning of each
year. What are your wishes for 2014?
More balance in my life. I have been a full time
writer for a few years and its time I find the right balance between writing
and my family. I also want to read more novels.
What is a
question you’ve
never been asked that you’d love to answer? Will
you share that answer with us?
I've been asked many personal and professional
questions. I don't think anything I want to say hasn't already been said.
*sigh*
What are you
working on now?
I'm working on the 4th book in my Not Quite series,
Not Quite Forever. Late 2014.
Thanks so much,
Catherine! Would you like to ask our
readers a question today?
I would. Dear readers… If you were offered five
million dollars to marry a Hollywood movie star, for a year with no ability to
fall in love with said movie star, would you do it?
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Great question! Okay, readers, let's hear from you. Would you do it or not?
The Weekday Bride Series, Book Four
Montlake Romance, Contemporary
January 07, 2014, First Edition
Paperback & Kindle
KAREN
JONES:
The petite blonde married a Hollywood
star, yet she’s the one who spends every day playing a part: The part of a
happy wife. A year ago, she agreed to wed a famous actor to diffuse rumors
about his personal life. Now, her divorce sits just around the corner, along
with a five million dollar payout. However, as she prepares to exit her fake
marriage gracefully, her drop-dead-gorgeous brother-in-law walks through the
door… and into her heart.
ZACH GARDNER:
Dark-haired, blue-eyed hunk, Zach,
crashes Michael and Karen’s fancy one-year anniversary party, determined to
meet the wife his brother hid from their family. But sparks fly the moment he
and Karen see each other. When the famous couple decides to visit the whole
Gardner clan, Karen must keep Michael’s secret under wraps in front of his
questioning relative… including Zach, the man who could be the real love of her
life.
5 million dollars is a lot of money, but no, I wouldn't do it. My principle is one that I have to have love to marry someone.
ReplyDeleteI love romance books because they take you to so many localels and I ge4t swept away and am the heroine of the romance novel.
Yes - in my youth I believe I would have. Early 20's, single sure why not - money could be used to get established and then worry about kids and finding that forever person.
ReplyDeleteI would like to think I would say no....but a hollywood star for a year......yes!;)
ReplyDeleteI'm married, so not now. But if I weren't involved with someone, heck yes!
ReplyDeleteIf I were unmarried and the person wasn't a complete jerk...you bet!
ReplyDeleteIf it was a marriage of convieniance/stricktly platonic I might be tempted to marry. It is a horrible thing to do for money but it would make things possible for my mom. Her health isn't as good as we would like it & the waitinglists are endless. I could get her better medication, care & make her more comfortable. That is a dream & though I would like to scream that money doesn't matter. If it can buy your mom a better life it's a hard choice to make... Not sure if I could justify this later to myself but I might walk down that ailse.
ReplyDeleteromance is wonderful since it allows you to dream, enjoy the adventure and visit another place, era and realm.
ReplyDeleteI think I would for the financial security
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I could marry for money, without their being love.. but it this is fantasy then oh yes I could..
ReplyDeleteIf I wasn't married, I would.
ReplyDeleteIf I was single and able to enter into such an adventure and knowing that it was completely safe, I would certainly give it a try.
ReplyDeleteYes, lol. As long as there was nothing horrible about him (mentally). If I was younger a year would seem like a long time but not any more lol. And I think of all the possibilities that money could do. I'd like to donate to animal shelters and travel lol.
ReplyDeleteIt would depend on the details. I'd have to have a number of questions answered before making a decision.
ReplyDelete5 million is a lot of money so if it was just a year, I believe I would do it. That is if it was a safe adventure. Entered under the name of Virginia. I love romance because it takes me away from the real world for a while.
ReplyDeleteEh, eh... I might do it :) but as long as I could stay out of the spotlight! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks like 5 million is a magic number.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd do it as long as we were friends beforehand. A year can go by pretty quickly when you have that much money to look forward to at the end. LOL
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Yes, I think I would!
ReplyDeleteIf I wasn't married; I might; depends who the star was. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI like romance because of the heas.
Lots of interesting responses today. It's an intriguing question. I may have given it a second thought in my single, early twenties.
ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone who stopped by today. Catherine, best of luck with the new book!
ReplyDeleteI would do it.
ReplyDeleteMarriage in name but not in fact would be acceptable. Just think of all the good one could do with 5 million dollars when the year is up.
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of SINGLE BY SATURDAY. Interesting story line. I look forward to reading it.
First question, re $5 million to pretend marry someone? Nope. I grew up learning that marriage is a sacrament. As an adult, married for 30+ years, I know that to be true.
ReplyDeleteAs to the other question, what do I love about romance novels? The characters, escapism, and HEA top my list. But there's so much to love! I enjoy learning about new places and things and I appreciate the depth of creativity authors show in developing their plots, locales and characters. Thanks for visiting.
I wouldn't ... just because of the paparazzi... I hate having my photo taken!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the feeling of optimism that I get when reading romances.
ReplyDeletehaven't read your books but love finding new authors. I love the HEA!!
ReplyDeleteWhat do I like about romance novels? I like watching the dynamics of a relationship as it grows and matures. Each relationship has its own characteristics, trials, and rewards. We can't experience all these types of relationships ourselves. With romance novels, we can experience these different relationships, times, and places through the characters. When we have a good author, the journey is well worth it.
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