Welcome, everyone! Today I'll be interviewing the hero from my fourth "line"
story, the sexy, confident firefighter-slash-restoration specialist, Aaron
Fisher. Aaron never says no to helping out a friend, but when his buddy is
injured and asks Aaron to take a construction job restoring the town's local
sweet shop after a kitchen fire, he gets more than he bargained for in the
shop's feisty new owner, Harper McGee!
Aaron (breaking into that super-sexy grin): Hey...I wouldn't say I got
more than I bargained for. Maybe just more than I expected at first.
Me: Mmmm-hmmm. You and Harper did have quite the interesting meet-up. You
two didn't quite get along at first.
Aaron: Yeah, we definitely had a few differences of opinion. We're both
pretty headstrong people. I don't think I could've gone for an opposites attract
thing—I need someone who's tough enough to give me a run for my money, you
know? So in the end, we turned out pretty perfect for each other.
Me: Aw, you're still a tell-it-like-it-is kind of guy, huh?
Aaron: Yup! Harper says it's her favorite thing about me, actually.
Me: Well, she's got a long list of things to choose from. How's she
liking Brentsville? Are you guys settled in now that Luscious is re-open to the
public?
Aaron: Oh yeah. Harper fits right in with the crew down at Mac's Diner,
and Jules, Serenity and Violet love going to help out at the candy shop. Blake,
Jason and Noah are all about taste-testing the samples. They call it "quality
control".
Me: Uh-huh. Whatever makes them feel better! Glad to hear that everyone's
happy and well-fed in Brentsville these days. I've got some reader questions for
you, if you're up for answering a few of those.
Aaron (rubbing his hands together): Absolutely. Shoot!
Me: Reader Rachel has a question about the tattoo on your arm.
Aaron: Ah. This one? (raises his T-shirt sleeve to reveal a tattoo of
flames going from his elbow to the top of his shoulder)
Me: That's the one! I don't want to spoil the symbolism, but Rachel wants
to know if there's more ink in your future, maybe with Harper's name attached?
Aaron: We've talked about it, and we both agreed we wanted something as
symbolic as the art we already have. So we decided to get each other's name
tattooed on the inside of one wrist. You know, because the pulse is your
lifeline? It seemed to fit.
Me: It definitely does. So we talked about Harper's favorite thing about
you, which is your honesty. What's your favorite thing about her?
Aaron: I've got a long list to choose from too. But I'd have to say it's
her bravado. She's really passionate, and doesn't hesitate to tackle things,
even when they're tough. It's really cool the way she does that.
Me: Wow, you guys really are a great fit! I've got a work-related
question from Reader Arlene. She wants to know the most memorable rescue you've
ever made as a firefighter.
Aaron: (laughing) It's actually in chapter two of my book! You'll have to
read it to see, though.
Me: Tease! Looks like we're going to have to jump right in to the
lightning round to get answers out of you. Ready?
Aaron: Always!
Me: Sweet or salty?
Aaron: My girlfriend owns a candy shop. Definitely sweet.
Me: Beach or mountains?
Aaron: I can find an extreme sport in either place, so flip a coin.
Me: Early bird or night owl?
Aaron: Night owl. I'm a big fan of sleeping in.
Me: (giggling) This was the overwhelming fan-favorite question. Boxers,
briefs, or bare?
Aaron: (quirking a dark eyebrow): Personal! I like it. Boxer briefs.
Me: And one last question. If you could describe your life with only one
word, what would it be?
Aaron: Well, it took me a while to get here, and there were some bumps
along the way, but if I had only one word, right now...I go with totally,
completely satisfied.
Me: Sounds like you've got all you need.
Thanks for stopping by today, and readers, check out Aaron and Harper in PUSHING THE LINE, along
with the other three "line" books, at my website !
Free-spirited artist Harper McGee is happy to go wherever the wind takes
her...until her flight pattern sends her back to Brentsville, New York for her
beloved grandmother's funeral. Harper's grief turns to shock, however, when she
discovers her grandmother has named her sole proprietor of her candy shop,
Luscious. But she has no intention of being anchored to one place, and anyway,
she doesn't know the first thing about running a kitchen or a business. Selling
Luscious is the only viable option— until the shop catches fire due to old
wiring. Fixing the damage requires major work, and if Harper wants to put it on
the market, she needs major help.
Thrill-seeking firefighter Aaron Fisher has never walked away from a challenge
or a friend. So when a fellow firefighter is hurt on a call and can't complete a
side job for his contracting company, Aaron's quick to jump in. He's done plenty
of fix ‘er ups for his buddy in the past, and despite his silver spoon
upbringing and his no-holds-barred attitude, swinging a hammer suits Aaron just
fine. That is, until he discovers the client is the same impetuous woman he
forcibly dragged from the flames of Brentsville's local candy shop.
The more time Harper and Aaron spend at Luscious, the hotter their attraction
burns, daring them both to shed their tough outer layers to reveal the tender
desires beneath. But when a buyer makes Harper the offer of a lifetime, she must
choose between roots and wings. Can two people who live in the moment learn to
see past the moment, or will Aaron and Harper always live their lives pushing
the line?
First three line books are FREE to Amazon Prime customers
TWO commenters will win a copy of PUSHING THE LINE
16 comments posted.
Love the sounds of your new book. Sounds like a great read and would love to win it.
(Carol Woodruff 7:09pm January 11, 2014)
What a "sweet" story to lift the Winter doldrums!! I can't wait to get my hands on the book, to find out how this story unfolds!! Thank you for the great interview, and for making this day a little brighter!! I'll be looking forward to reading this book with a little hot chocolate on the side!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:10am January 12, 2014)
I love character interviews. Fun! And a candy shop named Luscious. And a fireman!! Sounds like a winner to me.
(Lisa Hutson 12:36pm January 14, 2014)
This really sounds like a great story that has a little bit of everything. Fireman, candy shop, love, and interesting characters. Good read for a quiet "me" day!
(C Culp 6:48am January 14, 2014)
I loved your blog and interview. I definitely plan on reading this book. Thanks so much!
(Bonnie Capuano 9:48am January 14, 2014)
Sounds like a great book. I do wonder if that "get-up-and-go" spirit can be changed though. I know some people with wander fever like that. But love is so powerful and I hope it can settle down Aaron and Harper enough to make them realize that you cannot run from fate.
(April Harvey 4:44pm January 14, 2014)
Hi, Kimberly, thanks for letting us meet Aaron. Can't wait to read Aaron and Harper's story!
(Anita H 12:14pm January 15, 2014)