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“I think it is time we say
goodnight,” I said with a frown as I got up off the black leather
sectional and headed towards the door with Bentley. I was a little
light-headed, but I attributed that to the six pack or Sam Adams we
split during the game.
“Thank you for such a wonderful
evening, Charlie. I would love to see you again if you would like,”
he said, staring at the tips of his shoes and ran his fingers through
his hair. He appeared worried that I would run after our deep
conversation. He looked unsure of himself, self-conscious, completely
unlike his usual domineering attitude.
He held my hand on the way to the front
door. At his touch, all rational thought left me. I needed him to
have his lips on me. I was aching to feel more of him against more of
me. What had gotten into me?
Once we reached our destination, he
leaned down and planted a single soft kiss on my lips, just like he
did that night at Fenway. His lips were so soft and the electricity
between us was beyond belief. It left me wanting more. When he
respectfully pulled away like most modest girls would hope for, I
blurted out, “ That's it?”
What sparked your interest in becoming
a romance writer?
I am a complete romance novel junkie. I love
everything about them, and for the longest time I found myself able
to really call the twists and turns in a lot of books. I figured, why
not give it a try? I love to write so just go for it!
What was the first romance novel
you read that made an impression on you?
HA! Some may find it this
completely cliché but it was Fifty Shades of Grey. I think
that book left a complete impression on everyone who read it. Good or
bad.
Tell us 5 surprising things about yourself.
I had three children in less than four years.
I have a ton of tattoos (one full sleeve, and then some)
I have an addiction to Sweet Tea
I could never live without my
childhood teddy bear. (Whom I still sleep with)
What is your writing environment.
Anyplace that is quiet. It could be Starbucks, my living room,
bedroom... I really adapt as long as I don't have children screaming
in my ear.
One of your favorite quotes
Your work is going to fill a large part
of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what
you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to
love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't
settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find
it. - Steve Jobs
Do you have a website
recommendation for other writers?
I haven't come across any great
author resources, yet. But would love to see what others enjoy!
Who is your perfect hero? And why?
Perfect Hero? That is such a hard question. I think I would say Maya
Angelou since she is such an inspirational pioneer in writing.
Which authors have caught your
interest lately? Why?
Lately I am loving Toni Aleo. The entire
Assassin's series is amazing. As a hockey lover, I just fell in love
with all the storylines.
What type of book have you always
wanted to write?
An erotic novel. I don't know if I could bring
myself to do it, but I hope to give it a try some day.
Who are your dream dinner party
guests?
Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Cash, and Martin Luther King Jr. Oh,
and my grandparents on my father's side of our family since I never
got an opportunity to meet them.
What’s the last movie you watched
and loved?
Monsters University. I am such a sucker for Disney!
Most
_____________ in high school. (popular, nerdy, sporty…) Why?
Most
likely to fail. I had a rough time when I was in high school, and
often found myself on the outskirts of everyone.
Top three
things on your bucket list.
Travel to Europe, Get braces, and adopt.
How did you get the idea for this
particular novel?
Honestly, I was thinking about an amazing love
story. Right after I finished one of the many I have read. I thought
about the perfect meeting, and how I would want to be woo'ed. While
Take Me Out isn't a perfect love, it is one of the closest based to
reality.
What is your favorite scene in your
new release?
I would have to say the scene where Bentley and
Charlotte meet. It truly sets the tone for the entire novel.
If you could be one of your
characters - Who would you be? And why?
Jake! He is certain of
himself, plus I always want to slap Charlotte and Bentley
around.
Flirting Questions
Which actor or book
character do you have a crush on?
Oh Jeez! Book crushes? Christian
Grey, Travis Maddox, and Jesse Ward. As for celebrity crushes Carey
Hart, Adam Levine... oh there are just way too many to name!
What’s your favorite body part of
the opposite sex?
Eyes!
What does love feel like?
I don't
think love is a feeling we can ever accurately depict with words. The
feeling is something so once in a lifetime that there is nothing in
the English language to describe the feeling.
Hey, baby!
What’s your sign?
Cancer!
When was your last kiss?
About
five minutes ago, from a beautiful two year old little girl.
What’s
an absolute no-no in a relationship?
Cheating. The cardinal sin!
How did you meet your significant other?
We met in high
school.
What’s your idea of a perfect date?
Anything that
involves the beach. Dinner on the beach, drinks on the beach, dancing
in the moonlight on the beach. I am beach obsessed!
If you
could take a romantic trip, where would it be?
It would probably be
to London or Paris. Something about those European cities just scream
romance to me.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Absolutely.
Flirting Quickies:
Boxers or Briefs?
Neither. Boxer Briefs are the way to go. Not too loose, just
right.
Facial hair or clean shaven? Clean shaven.
Alpha
or Beta? Alpha!
Planner or Panster? Panster!
White
wine or red? White
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Vanilla or
chocolate? Chocolate
Sweet or salty? Sweet
Sleep in or
get up early? Sleep in all the way!
Laptop or desktop?
Laptop
Beach or mountains? Beach!
Winter or summer?
Summer
Cat or dog? Both!
Twilight or Fifty Shades?
Fifty Shades
Spotlight or In the Shadows? Spotlight
City
or Country? Country
Clubbing or candlelight dinner?
Candlelight dinner
Backpacking or luxury hotel? Luxury
Hotel
Morning or night person? Night
Christmas or
Halloween? Christmas
Optimist or pessimist? Optimist!
Charlotte grew up in the Boston
socialite spotlight.
Bentley grew up on the wrong side of the
tracks.
One chance baseball game will change both of their lives
forever.
But will their relationship stand the test of ex-lovers,
arson, and Charlotte's parents?
Danielle A. Elwood is a blogger by
trade who started writing her first romance novel Take Me Out
as a hobby in 2012. She is a avid romance novel lover herself,
which inspired her to take the leap into writing her own. She resides
in Daytona Beach, Florida with her family. Some of her inspirations
in writing include Abbi Glines, Colleen Hoover, Laura Kaye, Melony
Anne, and Jamie McGuire.
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