Hi Rebecca, Welcome back to Books-n-Kisses. Thank you for making Books-n-Kisses a stop on your tour again. Thank you for taking time to sit down and talk about Embraced
Rebecca: Thank you so much for having me. I am so thrilled to be here today!
Q1) Tell us about Embraced
Rebecca: Embraced is the second book in my Conditioned story. It picks up about a year after Eye Contact ended. Here is a blurb:
Benedicte Lavelle is a single father raising two small daughters. When his neighbors put him in charge of handling the haunting that plagues their neighborhood, he has no choice but to use disreputable means in order to bring in a Conditioned ghost hunter to help with their problem. He doesn’t expect to be drawn to the young woman who arrives at his house in chains. He doesn’t expect to have his entire life thrown into upheaval when she is snatched away.
Conditioned prisoner Seven-Two-Four has never had a name. She cannot read, and is scheduled to die as soon as she is returned to the Institution. The Conditioned are not considered human, but Seven can see ghost energy and she can love Ben like no one ever has before.
When fate takes Seven from Ben’s arms, can he move on and find a new purpose in life or will he be forever trapped by the need to rescue those like his lost love?
Q2) How did you come up with the idea for this story?
Rebecca: I’m not sure. I can never really answer this question. I’m not certain where my ideas come from. I’m just grateful they come.
Q3) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Rebecca: Since I was in fourth grade. I tried some other things but it’s really been what I’ve wanted for a long time.
Q4) What is your most interesting writing quirk?
Rebecca: Every one of my books starts out with 13 pages per chapter. This alters with editing but that’s how long each chapter is when I first write them.
Q5) Tell us 5 fun facts about yourself
Rebecca: Well. I’m really boring but lets see what I can come up with.
I love Broadway Shows.
I love red wine and cheese
I have three small boys who keep me running all the time
I’m terrible about checking my phone messages. I miss things. It’s really bad.
I love the nutcracker ballet.
Q6) What is your favorite part of writing?
Rebecca: That moment when the plot ‘clicks’ and suddenly I get it.
Q7) Worst piece of advice you ever received about becoming an author?
Rebecca: People always know better than you do about your own writing. Or they think they do. Don’t listen. Write what you feel. A good story finds an audience.
Q8) If you had a super power what would it be and why?
Rebecca: I would love to be able to become invisible.
Q9) What is your current work in progress?
Rebecca: I am writing the next Young Adult book in my Warrior series.
Q10) Anything else you would like to add?
Rebecca: I’m just so glad to have been here today and to have had a chance to tell you about my book!
Books-n-Kisses: Rebecca, again thank you so very much for stopping by Books-n-Kisses. We always enjoy having you on the blog.
As a teenager, I would hide in my room to read my favorite romance novels when I was supposed to be doing my homework. I hope, these days, that my parents think it was worth it.
I am the mother of three adorable boys and I am fortunate to be married to my best friend. We live in northern New Jersey and try not to freeze too badly during the winter months.
I am in love with science fiction, fantasy, and the paranormal and try to use all of these elements in my writing. I’ve been told I’m a little bloodthirsty so I hope that when you read my work you’ll enjoy the action packed ride that always ends in romance. I love to write series because I love to see characters develop over time and it always makes me happy to see my favorite characters make guest appearances in other books.
In my world anything is possible, anything can happen, and you should suspect that it will.
I’d love to hear from you!
Embraced Excerpt:
“Does it take this much out of you every time you do it?”
“No.” She raised a dainty hand to rub at her eyes. “I was already tired. I shouldn’t have attempted it. I wanted to give you the services you’re entitled to. I don’t want to fail at this job. Not right before my death.”
His stomach turned at the thought. She didn’t know how old she was, but in his mind she couldn’t be more than thirty, and maybe she was even younger.
“I don’t want you doing anything that might cause you pain. I’m responsible for your welfare.”
She nodded, her blue eyes sad as they looked at him. “Okay, sir.”
“Ben. Please call me Ben.”
“I can’t do that.”
He rubbed her hair out of her eyes. “You can. What can I get you? Water? Food?”
“I know it’s very early but I really need some sleep. I’d rather save my meal for tomorrow, if that’s okay?”
His heart broke every time she spoke about her expectations. “Seven, listen to me. While you’re here I’m going to feed you three meals a day. Maybe a snack too, if you want one. I’m in charge, right? You have to do what I tell you, and I’m informing you that despite what Madame says, you will eat a lot here.”
The smallest smile formed on her lips. “Really? I don’t want you to get into trouble.”
He helped her sit up, feeling sorry he had to let her go at all. She was a young woman—and he didn’t care who disagreed, she was, in fact a woman and not an it—and she was in his home. Ben was responsible for her well-being. God help anyone who told him how he was going to care for someone who lived within his walls. No one would abuse her here.
“I won’t get into trouble. I’m a lawyer. You can trust me to know what I can do within the law.” He stood up. “You’re welcome to go to bed. I’d also be glad to feed you.”
“Where should I sleep?” She looked down on the floor and he followed her gaze. Suddenly, he understood what she thought.
“Not on the floor. No way.” He extended his hand and was relieved when she took it. “We have beds in this house. You’ll use one.”
“Thank you.”
The simplicity of her gratefulness made him stop in his tracks. Who might this woman have been if she’d not been Conditioned?
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