The month of January is all about character interviews. Today, I’m firing questions at J.L. Regen, the author of Secret Desires, a contemporary romance.
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1. First off, tell us who you are and what role you play in the novel.
J.L.: The novel is based on someone I dated but didn’t marry–for the best.
2. Share with us your hobbies and interests, and why you enjoy them.
J.L.: Photography, horseback riding, yoga, ballet–all good for the mind and body
3. Tell us how you feel about being in a novel, and if you are happy with how your author presented you to readers.
J.L.: I want to give people a chance to start over.
4. If your author was to create another novel with you in mind, give us a quick blurb of what it would be about. And be sure to give the title.
J.L.: Second Chances –taking a second chance on love.
5. Which character in the novel do you like the most, and why?
J.L.: Margo for her courage.
6. Which character in the novel do you dislike the most, and why?
J.L.: Her stepfather –his anger offends me.
7. Tell us why we should read the featured novel and what we will find most intriguing about you.
J.L.: Resilience and determination.
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Title: Secret Desires
Series: N/A
Author: J.L. Regen
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Heat Rating: 3 Flames (open-door sex, but no explicit language used)
Length: 43,000 words/192 pages
Release Date: August 31, 2017
Publisher: JL Regen Enterprises LLC
For those taking a second chance on love.
Blurb: Nothing in Margo Simmon’s life comes easy. She can’t claim the inheritance on a condo apartment until she’s fully employed. She meets the man of her dreams, but he’s still emotionally tied to his deceased wife. She becomes the guardian of a child she’s been tutoring, with issues. Margo evolves from an insecure, newbie French teacher to a woman determined to fulfill the secret desires of her heart. My story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over.
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MARGO SIMMONS GRIPPED THE EDGES of the leather chair, waiting for details from the family lawyer about her Uncle Harry’s death. She hoped it would be shorter and less painful than the reading of her father’s will.
An older gentleman extended his hand. “I’m sorry your mother couldn’t be here.”
Margo looked up from her reflections to acknowledge him. “Thanks, Mr. Steinberg.”
“You’ve grown into a lovely young woman.”
Margo blinked back tears at memories of good times shared with Uncle Harry. “Not so young. I’m twenty-three.”
The portly man squeezed himself into a swivel chair and peered at her over wire-rimmed bifocals. “I’m ancient compared to that number.”
Margo gripped her knees to steady her nerves. “My mother wanted to come with me, but they’re downsizing at her dress shop. She was afraid to leave early. My stepfather is furious because Uncle Harry didn’t leave him any money.”
Mr. Steinberg saddened at the sorrowful expression on the young woman’s face. “It pains me to hear Jerry hasn’t changed his ways. However, since you’re the only one present to hear your uncle’s will, I’ll get to the point. Harry has left you his Riverside Drive condominium apartment and the sum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars.”
Margo jumped up from the chair and hugged the man. “This is a miracle. I can’t wait to tell my Mom. She’s wanted me to get out on my own. Now I can. Though I wish it hadn’t come with the loss of my uncle. I adored him.”
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