Knowing Vera
Chance for Love Book Three
By Rachelle Ayala
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Vera Custodio has
never fallen in love, though she has strong feelings for her friend and
sometimes lover, Zach Spencer. Long-forgotten memories resurface when Vera
discovers Zach’s mother was the woman her father supposedly murdered many years
ago.
After losing his leg,
former triathlete Zach Spencer reevaluates his life—and realizes he’s falling
in love with Vera. When she ends their relationship, Zach is determined to
prove his love and follows her to Australia in search of the killer.
Caught between a web
of family secrets and a deranged adversary, Vera and Zach must depend on each
other for survival. Love blossoms, but the truth explodes everything Vera knows
about herself. Will she close her heart forever or risk it all for a shot at
happily-ever-after?
Knowing Vera
is a suspenseful, cross-cultural romance mixing an unsolved murder, action and
adventure, and hot, steamy love scenes.
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Interview with Rachelle Ayala
Is being an Author all you dreamed of, or did it just happen?
The best and worst thing about it?
I’ve always had being a author in the back of my mind, but life got in
the way with job, family, and kids. Now that my kids are grown, I’m able to
pursue my dreams. It’s great being an author. Not only do I get to make up
stories and create chaos for my characters, I’m also meeting a lot of
interesting people online and in real life while doing research.
The best thing is the freedom I have to exercise my imagination. I love
thinking of all the “what if’s” and bringing stories to life.
I can’t really think of anything negative, except maybe forgetting I have
a pot on the stove and burning my dinner or running a red light because I’m
thinking about my characters.
What made you create Knowing
Vera? How did it come to you?
Zach and Vera are already characters in an earlier novel, Hidden Under Her Heart. When Zach is injured
and loses his leg, I knew there would be a story for him. Vera’s the perfect
woman for Zach because she’s tough to love, has a convoluted family history,
but is in a caring profession as a nurse. The story grew naturally when I
explored Vera’s backstory and discovered her missing father was suspected of
killing Zach’s mother many years ago.
Who is your literary hero?
I don’t know if I have one particular hero. When I was young, I read a
lot of Stephen King. I was such an avid reader that I even read the long
gigantic novel, The Stand. I next
became enamored with cozy mysteries and read every Agatha Christie book
published. I also read a lot of classics, Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and
Jane Austen.
How much of your characters are based on your traits or
someone you know personally?
Not much. My characters are an amalgamation of my life experiences
combined with people I’ve known or read about. They are formed in my
imagination as I try them in various story situations. Mostly they spring to
life without much preplanning.
Describe your main character in six words.
Vera Custodio: Vibrant,
gutsy, sexy, caring, sentimental, tough.
What scene was your favorite to write?
Definitely the deserted island scenes where Vera and Zach discover the
layers of feelings they have for each other while fighting to survive.
What scene was the hardest for you to write?
When Vera believed the worst of herself and drove in the middle of the
night to meet someone on the Golden Gate Bridge who said he knew what really
happened.
What are you working on now?
Whole Latte Love - A lighter romance about an investment
banking intern whose all-business outlook is shaken by a sexy barista who
believes life is about having fun and making people happy. It is set in
Berkeley and San Francisco and will provide contrast of the gold plated
lifestyle of investment bankers versus the homeless living on the streets.
What's your favorite thing to do when you're not writing?
Researching and experiencing life so I can write about it. Ever since I
became an avid writer, I’ve been taking field trips, talking to people, and
stretching myself to do more activities I wouldn’t normally do.
“Thank you for having me on your
blog. I do appreciate this opportunity to share with your readers and welcome
any questions and comments.” -Rachelle
Author
Info:
Rachelle Ayala is the
author of dramatic fiction crossing genres and boundaries featuring strong but
flawed characters. She writes emotionally challenging stories and is not afraid
of controversial topics. However, she is an optimist and laces her stories with
romance and hope.
Rachelle is an active
member of online critique group, Critique Circle, and a volunteer for the World
Literary Cafe. She is a very happy woman and lives in California with her
husband. She has three children and has taught violin and made mountain
dulcimers.
Visit her at:
Website: http://rachelleayala.me Blog: http://www.rachelleayala.com or follow @AyalaRachelle on Twitter. Subscribe to
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This book sounds intriguing looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna for stopping by. I had fun writing Vera's story.
DeleteBriana, thanks so much for the interview! Anna, thanks for your kind comments. I truly enjoyed writing this book. I do miss Vera and Zach now that I'm working on something else.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've already read, and loved, Knowing Vera. Can't wait for Rachelle's next book!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chantel. It'll be different, for sure. :)
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