Today’s special guest is romance author Bethany Rosa. We’re chatting about her new novel, Pursuit of Innocence.
During her virtual book tour, Bethany will be giving away a $25 Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) gift card to a lucky randomly drawn winner. To be entered for a chance to win, use the form below. To increase your chances of winning, feel free to visit her other tour stops and enter there, too!
Bio:
Bethany Rosa raised four amazing daughters before fulfilling her dream to become a writer. Her goal is to ignite passion in readers through her erotically charged stories. When not immersed in writing, Bethany finds joy in life traveling the world alongside her husband of 25 years. Home is divided between the mountains of Montana and the Arizona sunshine.
Welcome, Bethany. Please tell us a little bit about your new release.
“I’m done waiting around. You’re mine. No more games or pining over someone else when it’s me you want. You won’t remember his name after I get through with you.”
Lily knows exactly what she wants in life. To graduate, land a high-paying job, and forge her own way. Nothing will distract her. Until the ultimate playboy, billionaire Sebastian Dubree, barges in. Not to be overlooked, Lily’s longtime crush, Jackson, decides she’s worth the fight.
Reluctant to succumb to either, she quickly becomes a challenge to conquer.
Lily must decide between the familiarity of her childhood longing or the newly discovered passion ignited by the dominant CEO. But can she surrender without losing herself in the process, or will someone take matters into his own hands?
Boundaries blur between desire and resistance in this gripping coming-of-age romance, leaving readers yearning for more.
Tell us something about your newest release that is NOT in the blurb.
The prologue alludes to a future kidnapping, and the entire book, you’ll be trying to figure out who will do it. Sebastian is as dominant in the bedroom as he is in everyday life, and although he doesn’t like to share, he has no problem staking his claim in front of others.
Excerpt from Pursuit of Innocence:
“I hope you like champagne. I figured we could toast to our first date.”
“Getting a little ahead of yourself, aren’t you? I was coming into this thinking it would be our only date. But yes, I love bubbly.” I laugh as I answer.
He opens the champagne, then fills our glasses as he responds. “I’m going to be honest. I have every intention of pursuing you unless you convince me with absolute certainty you’re not interested. And what comes out of your mouth versus what your body tells me are two very different things. I’ll be taking orders from the latter.” He hands me a glass of champagne, and I’m unsure how to respond, so I don’t.
He raises his glass. “Cheers, Lily, to seeing where this goes and enjoying the ride. I’m looking forward to showing you how enjoyable it can be.” We toast, and I take a sip of the most amazing champagne I’ve ever had.
How long have you been writing?
Just over one year. I decided to write a book and did it. I don’t mess around once I make a decision. Too much thinking is a waste of time, in my opinion. My husband wholeheartedly disagrees. It’s one of the few things we still, after 27 years of being together, will still squabble about.
What advice would you give a new writer just starting out?
Don’t skimp on the cover or editing if you’re doing it yourself. If you’re going to put something out there, do it right. As a newly published author, I don’t think you should worry about a pre-sale. That’s passed on advice from a publishing consultant and one of the best things that happened to me. Took my stress level from 10 to 5.
Do you have any tattoos? Where? When did you get it/them? Where are they on your body?
Nope, not a single one. I don’t like pain very much, that makes it difficult. I also don’t like the idea of not liking it someday.
Is your life anything like it was two years ago?
Not at all. Two years ago, I didn’t spend winters in Arizona. I had two kids at home, one who couldn’t drive, and now I have only one who can. Two years ago, I was an active real estate agent with no idea what I wanted to do next, and now I’m a full-time author. I’d say those are pretty significant changes.
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We appreciate you hosting today – thank you!
This looks very interesting. Thanks for your take on this book.
The cover looks nice. Sounds like a good story.
Thank you so much for hosting today! I certainly appreciate it.
I love the cover and the excerpt.
Great excerpt and giveaway. 🙂