Adam Gable has one idea in
mind when he moves to Cape Charles, Virginia, after the long years of WWII
-- build a business handcrafting wooden boats and forget the loss of his
brother in the war. Rescuing the lovely Shelby Stanton when her auto gets loose on the
ferry gives him another interest, but she's second to his boat. Shelby, a local
reporter, plans to leave this little town where everyone knows her as a war widow. But
she has one assignment left: interviewing Adam as a local veteran resuming
civilian life as a businessman. One conversation and a boat ride on the beautiful
Chesapeake Bay should give her a great story and answer her question: Are her feelings
for this handsome former Coast Guard officer real? When the water sizzles with their
attraction, Shelby finds her answer. But
with Adam pouring all his time and
money into his boat, how will Shelby tempt him away?
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I'd
like to welcome May Williams to the Snarkology today. Her historical romance,
TEMPTED BY ADAM, is a wonderful story set in a small Chesapeake Bay town
following World War II.
Hi
May! What does your writing space look like?
I write in a space that is also my sewing room, but my desk faces
out a window. Behind me is a terrible mess of fabric, thread, and half-done
projects, but my view out the window is perfect for a romance writer. I can see
our local police and fire stations.
How
long have you been writing?
I started romance novels about seven years ago, but didn’t get
serious about publishing until 2010. I published my first book in 2011 and my
seventh book comes out in March.
How
do you come up with your book titles?
I can never name a book until it’s written. I call the file by the
main character’s name until after it’s done. Then, my critique partner and I
share a bottle of wine and come up with a title.
Do
you have a favorite character from your books? Who is it and why?
I think my favorite character is Ella Harwich from my March release
called Riveting His Attention. Ella is fun, a little capricious, but she
has a single-minded determination to win her man. She was a delight to create.
Tell
us something strange or interesting about yourself.
I’m the youngest of four sisters. Consequently, I’m quick in the
bathroom and I get women. Despite the thousands of miles that separate my
sisters and me now, we keep in touch nearly daily.
If
you were stranded on a desert island, what three modern conveniences would you
take with you?
I don’t think I could live without my Kindle anymore. I use it
constantly. The other items would have to be kitchen related. Food is important
so may be a microwave (assuming this island has power) and a blender. I might
as well make tropical drinks if I’m going to be in that latitude.
Quick
quiz:
- Favorite food? Mac and cheese
- Favorite color? Green
- Favorite animal? Dogs
- Biggest pet peeve? People who drive with their parking lights on – They’re called parking lights for a reason.
- Dream car? I love American muscle cars like Mustangs.
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