Play Is It True
with today’s guest Marianne Rice, author of Strawberry Kisses, a contemporary
romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can
elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

First, tell us about
your book.

Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

Rachael Riley is back home in Rocky Harbor, but she’s not
the same woman she once was…

After being rescued from an abusive relationship, Rachael is
nothing more than a shadow of her true self. The only place she manages to find
some degree of comfort is in the kitchen, hiding behind her apron as she
continues to shut everyone out. Her foster sister knows that the real Rachael
has been broken and reaches out by signing her up for self-defense classes with
the hope of getting her outgoing, confident and nosey older sister back.

Jake Morgan has done more than his time and is finally free
of his past…

Teaching self-defense is Jake’s way of giving back,
compensating for what has been taken away from him years ago. He’s well aware
that most women in his class have a backstory, and avoids getting emotionally
involved by keeping his distance—until a beautiful, blue-eyed woman walks in.
Jake is instantly drawn to Rachael and sees the inner confidence she tries to
hide behind her blonde bangs and hunched shoulders.

Wanting to know the story hidden behind those blue eyes,
Jake sets out to break down every barrier Rachael has built…

As Jake helps Rachael find the strength she once had, a
secret of his past is revealed and threatens to ruin the safety they have found
in each other. There’s more connecting them than just their mutual attraction.
Once their pasts finally collide, revealing a devastating truth, Jake’s
feelings and commitment toward Rachael is put to the ultimate test.

There is no guarantee when it comes to love, but sometimes
all a broken heart needs to heal is sweet strawberry kisses…

Now, tell us Yes or
No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

this is your first
book?
Nope! Strawberry Kisses is my ninth book!
this book is part of a series?
Yes, it’s book two in my Rocky Harbor series, but all books in the series
are standalone.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
 Nope. I love sleep too much to ever
go without.
you did research for this book?
Yes, a little. I researched pictures of hot guys (so I’d have a visual for
hunky Jake Morgan), lots of strawberry recipes, and the ins and outs of
self-defense training.
some characters in this book are not
human? (pets for example)
No puppies in this one, but there is a dog in the first book, Staying
Grounded, and the next book Wounded Love that comes out May 2nd.
this book has more than one genre?
No. It’s contemporary romance. However, there are elements of women’s
fiction. So maybe…romantic women’s fiction?
you speak more than one language?
Only if you count crazy lady.
you grew up where you live now?
Far from it! I grew up in southern California and now live in Maine.
you love to read?
YES!!!
you are never late?
YES!!! Even being five minutes early makes me nervous. I’m always, always,
always early.
you love pizza?
Who doesn’t?
you love sushi?
I’ve never had it. The idea of raw fish is not appealing to me.
you have a pet?
If you count three kids. Hubby is allergic to all animals, even to
hypo-allergenic breeds.

Where can we find
your book online?

Publisher http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/authors/marianne-rice/

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Marianne-Rice/e/B00SICUIRM

Marianne loves to write fun and spicy contemporary romances
set in small New England towns. If she’s not writing, it’s because she’s stuck
at her day job attempting to teach her juniors and seniors to appreciate
literature, and maybe even write a complete sentence or two. Marianne spends
the rest of her time chauffeuring her trio of children to their varying
sporting events, writing, shoe shopping, eating chocolate, and when there’s
time, relaxing with a glass—or bottle—of wine and a romance book. You can find
her all over social media and on her website at www.mariannerice.com

Website http://www.mariannerice.com
Blog http://www.mariannerice.com/blog
Twitter https://twitter.com/mariannericeaut
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mariannericeauthor/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/mariannericeaut
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/MarianneRice
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Marianne-Rice/e/B00SICUIRM
Newsletter http://www.mariannerice.com/connect/

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