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Harper Kincaid
Former man-eater Samantha Lockhart has been an actress long enough to be able to spot a smooth-talking player a mile away. Dark-haired, bourbon-eyed, a wicked smile…Kyle Masterson is one of the best.
From his bad-boy motorcycle boots to his good-ole-boy Southern drawl, everything about Kyle screams sex appeal. But after a tragedy hits close to home, Sam tries to convince herself she’s done with players on and off the stage.
Kyle, a V-twin-riding divorce attorney, has witnessed enough horror stories of love gone wrong to know that while women are welcome in his bed, they’re definitely not in his future. But once the petite, mercurial redhead catches his eye, he can’t think of anything—or anyone—else.
Sam’s trust doesn’t come easy, but the more time they spend together, the deeper they both fall. Yet just as they’re breaking through each other’s barriers, someone who doesn’t like being upstaged makes a deadly play of his own. And if Sam refuses, she may not be able to breathe a word to anyone…ever.
Warning: Contains a small-town thespian who isn’t easily fooled and a lawyer with a weakness for V-twin engines and sassy redheads.
Love wasn’t in the script…
Former man-eater Samantha Lockhart has been an actress long enough to be able to spot a smooth-talking player a mile away. Dark-haired, bourbon-eyed, a wicked smile…Kyle Masterson is one of the best.
From his bad-boy motorcycle boots to his good-ole-boy Southern drawl, everything about Kyle screams sex appeal. But after a tragedy hits close to home, Sam tries to convince herself she’s done with players on and off the stage.
Kyle, a V-twin-riding divorce attorney, has witnessed enough horror stories of love gone wrong to know that while women are welcome in his bed, they’re definitely not in his future. But once the petite, mercurial redhead catches his eye, he can’t think of anything—or anyone—else.
Sam’s trust doesn’t come easy, but the more time they spend together, the deeper they both fall. Yet just as they’re breaking through each other’s barriers, someone who doesn’t like being upstaged makes a deadly play of his own. And if Sam refuses, she may not be able to breathe a word to anyone…ever.
Warning: Contains a small-town thespian who isn’t easily fooled and a lawyer with a weakness for V-twin engines and sassy redheads.
Rad-Reader: This story caught me totally off guard. How did you come up with the storyline?
Harper: I can honestly say there was nothing from my own life from which I
drew from for this story line. That said, the core of HEART BREAKER centers on
Samantha’s sense of home and family and how that changes for her over a very
short amount of time.
Rad-Reader: Does any of it resemble anyone you know
personally?
Harper: There’s a lot of me in Samantha: the
way she curses like a sailor, her cavalier, flirtatious nature when it comes to
the opposite sex, her passion for what she does for a living. Her sassy
demeanor also belies her range of emotional sensitivity and depth; something
else with which I can relate.
Rad-Reader: I hate to admit this we are kindred spirits
in this regard. The nuns that thought
they did such a good job over my Catholic upbringing are so red right now. My mouth gets me in more trouble than I like to admit. But I was good until…Hubby! Did I just throw him under the bus? Yup!
Rad-Reader: I enjoyed the banter between the sisters and
the talking with no words. Do you have a
sister that you were able to pull experience from?
Harper: I am an only child, but my close
girlfriends are the sisters of my heart. I drew much from my relationships with
them to portray Sam and Jessica’s intimate dynamic. Their bond is just as much
of a love story of sorts as the one between Samantha and Kyle.
Rad-Reader: Samantha had an awful boss (Her director) she
was working for. Why for heaven's sakes
did she not report him?
Harper: Ah, but that would have been too easy.
The reality for many in the workplace – especially women – is that to complain
would label her a ‘trouble-maker’ and may have unofficially blackballed her
from future employment. She was trying to regain some credibility after bailing
on a production the previous season due to the sudden death of her parents. So
Samantha thought she had to ‘suck it up’ in order to prove herself to the theater
company again.
Rad-Reader: It is sad to think that we still think less
of women that we still allow this behavior to continue. Had to ask the question to get your take of
the characters mindset.
Rad-Reader: I have to say sometimes I did want to shake
her and say “Really?” Why wouldn’t her
friends stick like glue to her knowing this guy was a threat? She never followed any rules.
Harper: I purposefully made Samantha overtly naïve because I wanted to
demonstrate what so many women mistakenly do all the time: ignore their
instincts. Her gut told her to be careful but her intellect rationalized that
Derek had never escalated his poor behavior before, so she would be safe.
One of the most influential
books of my life was Gavin DeBecker’s The Gift of Fear. In a nutshell, he
states to not worry about figuring out a reason why something or someone feels
‘off’ – if it does, protect yourself. Too often, we ignore our intuition and
get hurt.
Rad-Reader: Had to ask this question also to get your
take of the characters mind set. But you
are so right if the hairs on the back of your neck or the pit of your stomach
says it is off it is. This reminds me of
the scary movies where they run towards the danger. Not good.
By to way “chicken” don’t watch those.
Rad-Reader: Why did she even go out with Kyle when he got
all Alpha Male on her the first time?
Harper: She was intensely attracted to him and
was flattered he remembered her performances. What can I say? She’s a sucker
for flattery and golden bourbon eyes.
Rad-Reader: Hahaha! Got ya!
Rad-Reader: Kyle left, leaving a note on the pillow and
then a note with cash for a cab. What
was she thinking? I know love makes us
crazy she didn’t even make a fuss. Why?
Harper:
Rad-Reader: True I forgot she used to be the Alpha Female
Rad-Reader: With all that hatred Derek Schiller had why
was he still being allowed to work at all?
Harper:
Rad-Reader: What are we thinking? As a nation putting
others at risk. For that almighty dollar.
Rad-Reader: Max is such a cool character with a good
heart except of the (revenge part.) But
he loves his daughter and now it looks like Jess too. Will we see a book for Jess and Max?
Harper: Me too! Look for Max and Jessica’s
story in the third book, GIRL BREAKER.
Rad-Reader: If we were to hear a song that was to tell us
about your story what would it be?
Harper: Probably Pat Benatar’s Heart Breaker
of course ;)
Rad-Reader: Hahaha tooo easy! Hahaha!!!!
But it does fit.
Rad-Reader: If your book was made into a movie who would
you like to play:
Samantha: Erin Chambers
Kyle: Robbie Amell
Jessica: Bella Thorne
Max: Chris Hemsworth
Jax: Matt Lauria
Lauren: Mae Whitman
Derek: Christian Bale
Patrick: Lance Gross
Harper:
Samantha: Ashley Green
Kyle: Drew Pare
Rad-Reader: Nice!
Jessica: Erin Chambers
Max: Charlie Hunnam
Jax: Joe Manganiello
Lauren: Teresa Palmer
Derek: Christian Bale
Patrick: Maximilian Befort
Rad-Reader: What is your next book about?
Harper: Well, I have a book just released July
21st by Entangled Brazen, part of Tessa Bailey’s Serve series, called BIND ME
BEFORE YOU GO. Determined to put
her past behind her, Cassidy Peyton moves to the Big Apple. But New York has a
few dark secrets of its own, including Serve, an exclusive BDSM club. It's a
place she isn't sure she's ready for, until she meets security expert David
Cavill, who has more secrets than any man should. Secrets that forever shut
down any possibility of love, marriage, or family. Yet Cassidy draws him in, an
intoxicating combination of strength, candor, and sensuality that David can't
resist. But as their bond deepens, Cassidy must decide if she can love a man
whose heart is bound tighter than the form of bondage he craves...
Rad-Reader: Where can our readers find you?
A woman with the heart of a revolutionary,
The mind of a pragmatist,
And the inappropriate humor of your tipsy BFF...
Born in California and raised in South Florida, I've moved
around like a gypsy with a bounty on my head ever since. Along the way, I've
worked as a community organizer, a professional matchmaker, an art teacher, a
popular blogger, and a crisis counselor (to name a few). All the while, longing
to have the guts and follow-through to do what I really wanted: to write and
become a published author. That wish has finally come true and I'm so tickled I
think I just peed a little.
What else? Hmm...I'm a kid of the Seventies and I love indie,
lo-fi, complaint rock played on vinyl, wearing black, the theater,
well-informed optimism, happy endings (both kinds), and making those close to
me laugh 'til they snort. I'm a self-admitted change junkie, loving new
experiences and places, but have now happily settled in the cutest lil' town,
Vienna, Virginia.
Thanks so much for being with us and taking time out of your schedule to be with us. I had a blast reading your book and being angry with two of your characters who will remain nameless. One redeems himself but barely the other, never. You are now stuck with us as part of our 1 Rad-Reader Review Family.
Thanks again,
Char
Thanks so much for being with us and taking time out of your schedule to be with us. I had a blast reading your book and being angry with two of your characters who will remain nameless. One redeems himself but barely the other, never. You are now stuck with us as part of our 1 Rad-Reader Review Family.
Thanks again,
Char
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