Meet Addison!
Addison Fox can’t remember a time when words weren’t a part of her life.
In addition to being an avid reader, she loves writing novels about
strong-willed and exciting heroes and heroines – individuals who are meant for
each other and who deserve their happy ever after. After she makes them work
for it, of course!
Colton's Surprise Heir
Harlequin Romantic Suspense
With an imprisoned serial killer for a father, rancher
Ethan Colton never planned on continuing the tainted family name. But six
months after a night of passion with a woman from his past, Ethan discovers
he's about to be a dad. Beautiful, independent Lizzie Conner turns up at his
Texas ranch expecting nothing but protection from the guarded cowboy. A stalker
is fast on her trail, leaving creepy gifts and notes threatening her and the
baby. Now all that matters to Ethan is keeping his unexpected family safe—and
out of a killer's clutches.
Here's a snippet!
A small voice kept beating against his skull that bringing a child into
the world was a bad idea, but it was increasingly outshouted by the image of a
tiny infant, snuggled warm and safe in her arms. His child.
Their child.
The panic he’d have expected at the news swarmed through his bloodstream
but never seemed to land anywhere. Never seemed to settle.
Ethan wanted to be angry—hell, he expected that reaction—but no matter
how he turned the raw play of emotions threatening to swamp him, he couldn’t
quite manage to hang on to a single one.
Except need.
A sort of bone-deep desperation that simply cut a man off at the knees.
A strange reality settled over them, charging the quiet air with sparks
of electricity.
Chemistry.
They’d had it, even as children. His sister needn’t have bothered with
her admonishments to be nice and friendly. He’d always had a soft spot for
Lizzie Conner. And long after the visits to see Josie at her foster home had
stopped, he’d had fond memories of the endless, carefree days they’d played
hide-and-seek and tag and dodgeball.
He hadn’t had many carefree days in his life, and he cherished the
memories.
“I’ll figure out the acceptance part later. Right now, let’s focus on
what’s happening. You’re having a baby. My baby.”
The fierce possession that fired his blood was even more surprising than
the visions of a tiny infant wrapped in her arms.
He was going to be a father.
And despite the piss-poor example he’d been given, he would do everything
in his power to do right by his child.
Lizzie’s gaze lifted to meet his once more, and something he couldn’t
quite define lit up those verdant green depths. It was too soft to be anger,
yet too mild to be anything near acceptance. “This is my child, and there is
nothing I won’t do to protect him. Or her.”
“Likewise.”
“Good.” She laid her hands over her belly, and he wondered if she even
realized the gesture of protection for what it was. The tightness in his gut
ever since he saw the bump beneath her sweatshirt loosened another few degrees,
and he latched on to something a bit easier to handle.
“You really don’t know if it’s a boy or girl?”
“I wanted it to be a surprise.”
“But you’ve decorated?”
“A few things. Just some of the basics, really. The rest will come.”
The hands that had cradled her stomach settled in her lap, twisting over
each other. That small show of nerves released another layer of tension, and he
had to admit it had taken real courage for her to come to him this morning.
“I don’t want to rehash old territory, but you made it clear to me you
didn’t want children. What’s changed your mind?”
Reality.
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Lara: How often to you get lost
in a story?
Addison: As often as possible!!! I’m an avid reader and
always have several books going at once.
Lara: What’s your favorite
“love” word?
Addison: Understanding.
As humans we desperately wish to be understood
but we often struggle to give someone else the same degree of understanding.
Loving others means working to see their point of view, what they need and why
they behave as they do. I don’t mean this to simply excuse bad behavior - we’re
all responsible for our actions - but understanding one another takes patience
and an open mind.
Lara: Do you write while
listening to music? If so what kind?
Addison: I typically don’t. I love music and I often get
lost in the music if it’s got words. Since I hate listening to songs I don’t
like, I am typically only playing music I DO like and then I’m back to getting
lost in the song.
Very long answer to…no, I don’t! :) [Lara: same here!]
Lara: What do you do to unwind
and relax?
Addison: I’m a big believer in the therapeutic benefits
of a long walk. Fortunately I adopted a
beagle back in May who agrees with me. I also love spending time with family
and friends, enjoying a good bottle of wine or a big favorite - reading!
Lara: What is your hero’s
“kryptonite” – in other words, what will bring him instantly to his knees?
Addison: I loved writing Ethan Colton - he’s got
incredible layers and has survived a tremendous amount in his not-quite 30
years. His history is dark and deep, with a serial killer for a father and then
being the one to discover his murdered mother, his father’s last victim.
He’s not interested in happy ever after and he’s
certainly not interested in being a father. But a childhood friend, Lizzie
Conner, has a way of breaking down those defenses.
To that end, I’d say his kryptonite is sort of
this duality between the two - what he believes he doesn’t want and what he
sees in Lizzie which is his future. He’s mired in one and deeply drawn to the
other. {Lara: Can't wait to read this one! It's on my nightstand now!]
Lara: What drew you to write in
the genre(s) you do?
Addison: I love writing romance. I’ve been a lifelong
romance reader and I never questioned that I wanted to write in the genre as
well. While I love the core story - two people falling in love in their own
unique way and time - I also love the creativity. Romance readers are so
diverse in the stories they will read - from romantic suspense to contemporary
to paranormal to historical. It’s wonderful knowing readers will come on the
ride with you - it’s incredibly freeing creatively and FUN!
Lara: What’s the first thing you
do when you finish writing a book?
Addison: Since I’m usually finishing that book around 4
in the morning (not to give away trade secrets!!) it’s off to bed. But the next
day I usually do something pampering-esque, whether it’s an extra long time
with whatever I’m reading, a glass of wine or dinner out (or maybe all three!)
Lara: What does it mean to love
someone?
Addison: I think the beauty in that question is that
there’s no one answer or “right” answer. Love is so complex and takes so many
different forms in our life that it’s different for every person and every
relationship. That said, I do think there are a few things that are essential.
First, love for another means you care deeply for their well-being, both
physical and mental. You want the best for them. You want them to reach their
goals. You want them to be the best version of themselves. And when they do
those things, you’re their biggest cheerleader.
I think loving someone also means accepting them
for who they are. They aren’t going to be your personal ideal - they are
themselves. Loving that person means accepting that - and accepting them. One
of the things I love most about writing romance is exploring that very idea.
Putting two people on the page who have different goals and different plans -
and then helping them find their common ground and their fall into love. [Lara: great answer! :)]
Lara’s GOTTA ASK: Do you read reviews of your books? If so, do
you pay any attention to them, or let them influence your writing?
Addison’s GOTTA ANSWER: I don’t read reviews and I made that decision
before my first book came out. I write the very best book I can and put my all
into it. But once the book is out of my hands, it belongs to the reader. While
I deeply respect the reader’s right to their opinion, I can’t let that
influence my work. I have to tell myself the story first and make it the best I
can, as close to the way I see it in my own mind.
Where can you find Addison?
Blogs: I participate in the
Ruby Slippered Sisterhood blog
What's next?
THE ROYAL SPY’S REDEMPTION - an
April 2016 Harlequin Romantic Suspense release
GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!!
Addison is offering two books as prizes. US and international readers.
ADDISON WANTS TO KNOW....
Do you enjoy getting lost in all types of stories or are there certain
genres that tug at you and keep you reading up late into the night?
Thanks again for stopping by, Addison! :)
Hi Lara and Addison. I like a limited variety. I do like to stay with my favorite authors. Luckily, you are both on that list. You are both on my auto-buy list
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ReplyDeleteI read across most genres, but Historical Fiction, particularly, can cause me to get lost in a story.
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I enjoy the wide range of genres within romance... it all depends on the individual story, whether I stay up late till it is done... have had quite a few nights where I did not get to bed until the early morning hours, LOL. greenshamrock at cox dot net :)
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I read a wide variety of genres, sometimes a good mystery can keep me up way too late.
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DeleteI don't have a favorite genre I love that I have the ability to read and enjoy a wide amount of different genres
ReplyDeleteI love contemporary & intrigue the best --- in those genres, I enjoy a wide variety -- sports, cops, firefighters, military, cowboys, etc., etc., etc. :)
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