Series: THUNDER POINT #7
Author: Robyn Carr
Publication: February 24, 2015
By: Harlequin MIRA
ISBN-13: 978-0-7783-1772-2
Grace Dillon was a
champion figure skater until she moved to Thunder Point to escape the
ruthless world of fame and competition. And though she's proud of the
quiet, self-sufficient life she's created running a successful flower
shop, she knows something is missing. Her life could use a little
excitement.
In a community where there are few eligible singles, high school teacher Troy Headly appoints himself Grace's fun coach. When he suggests a little companionship with no strings attached, Grace is eager to take him up on his offer, and the two enjoy…getting to know each other.
But things get complicated when Grace's past catches up with her, and she knows that's not what Troy signed up for. Faced with losing her, Troy realizes Grace is more than just a friend with benefits. He's determined to help her fight for the life she always wished for but never believed she could have—and maybe they can find real love along the way.
In a community where there are few eligible singles, high school teacher Troy Headly appoints himself Grace's fun coach. When he suggests a little companionship with no strings attached, Grace is eager to take him up on his offer, and the two enjoy…getting to know each other.
But things get complicated when Grace's past catches up with her, and she knows that's not what Troy signed up for. Faced with losing her, Troy realizes Grace is more than just a friend with benefits. He's determined to help her fight for the life she always wished for but never believed she could have—and maybe they can find real love along the way.
~ Author Q&A ~
Q: In ONE WISH, Grace moves to Thunder Point
to escape the ruthless world of fame and competition. You live a pretty quiet,
humble lifestyle but you are still a #1
New York Times bestseller! Have you ever been in Grace’s position and wish
you could escape and start a whole new life?
A. I love my life – it’s exactly the life I
want. That being said, I sometimes feel
a bit over-exposed. And I’m continually
surprised that people would treat me differently now than they did 10 years
ago. I’m flabbergasted when I meet a
reader and she cries because a book
or books has meant so much to her. A
couple of readers brought husbands to a signing and they made a big deal
worshiping me for bringing romance back into their lives – that was so much
fun, I can’t tell you. And there have
been so many readers who have thanked me for getting them through personal loss
or hard time – I am so grateful. But run
away? Never. I chose my life and I chose very well. I write about that a lot – you can live whatever life you choose. Maybe you can’t decide how much money you’ll have or whether you’ll always be healthy, but you can choose where you live, what kind of friends you’ll have, how you’ll spend your time, what you dream of, how or if you worship, what your priorities will be – that’s how you live an authentic life. My characters do that. My readers like that.
Q: We fell in love with Mikhail, Grace’s
no-nonsense former figure skating coach. Do you think he’ll stay and find a
life in Thunder Point? (Please say yes!)
A:
Oh, I don’t think Mikhail is going anywhere. He seems to be settling in. Grace and her mother are his only family now.
A: What a loaded question! If I had one wish for today it would be that
I wish I wasn’t having this back spasm or whatever it is – but I’m not falling
into that trap of having one wish. I’ve
heard all those genie jokes. A million bucks
turns into a million male elk roaming suburbia.
Remember, I am a disciple of It’s A Wonderful Life – the smallest act
can produce an avalanche of goodness or riptide of despair. I wish to do my best every day, remember
right from wrong, love well and honestly and laugh repeatedly. And live to be a healthy 126.
A:
I’m
not a suspense or mystery writer, but sometimes it seems to be what the story
calls for. Sometimes I can’t even recall
where the mystery came from. I was
researching young athletes and stumbles across the great number of them
pestered or stalked or injured. I
recalled the attack on Nancy Kerrigan just as she was preparing to compete in
the Olympic trials. All that came
together and I began thinking What If? That’s the thing about these books –
sometimes it’s a crime, a mystery, a deep emotional problem, a challenge… See how fun my days are? Never a dull moment.
Q:
What do you want new readers to know as they start A NEW HOPE?
A: Just when you think life is nothing but pain
and agony, you could meet people who remind you that there is so much good and
hope in the world. Ginger, who you will first
meet in One Wish, finds a whole new life in Thunder Point. All she had to do was be open to it.
~ About The Author ~
Robyn reaches a wide audience with her writing. In addition to her touching novels, she’s written historical romance, series romance and a gripping thriller. “This is the best job I’m ever going to get wearing pajamas,” she says of her writing career.
Originally from Minnesota, Robyn and her family have seen much of the country thanks to her husband, Jim, and his career in aviation. After the two high school sweethearts married, Jim joined the air force. They’ve lived in Texas—all four corners—Alabama, Florida, California. The couple moved to Henderson, Nevada, so Jim could explore a new business opportunity. “At first, being a Midwest girl at heart, I said, ‘Oh, no, not another desert!’ It didn’t take me long to fall in love with the beauty of Nevada—and the unrivaled spectacle of Las Vegas!”
Robyn well remembers how she began her career as an author over 25 years ago. “I was trained as a nurse, but found it impossible to get work because my husband was constantly being transferred. At the time, I was reading a lot of genre fiction for the sheer entertainment value and I thought to myself, ‘I can write this!’”
And how was her first foray into the world of literature received? “It was universally panned. I thought I had written Gone with the Wind, but in actuality it was complete trash.” In fact, it was on her third try that Robyn finally succeeded in becoming a published author.
Now that Robyn’s two children are grown—and finally out of the house—she has the luxury of a little free time. “Until my kids grew up, I didn’t realize that a person could have hobbies other than laundry,” she jokes. But it turns out not to be hobbies that keep Robyn busy when she isn’t writing—she has found her niche in community service.
She has mentored a seniors’ memoir-writing group, attends book-club chats in and out of state whenever possible and is working with her local library on the Carr Chat Series, a program centered on fund-raising and visiting-author events that bring writers, their books and the community together. “It is the people in my life that fill the well,” she says. “Especially the people who share my love for books and writing.”
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~ GIVEAWAY ~
One copy of ONE WISH (THUNDER POINT #7) by Robyn Carr
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