Interview with Maeve Garner, Author of Perfect Bride

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Perfect Bride?

Someone near and dear to my heart was in an abusive relationship at the time I started dreaming up the storyline for Perfect Bride. Like Everleigh, my friend was strong and brave. She left the abusive situation and sought help. Like Dan, the man harassed her, but my friend continued to take the necessary steps to eradicate him from her life. My friend is now in a very healthy relationship with a wonderful man who sees her worth and treats her like a queen. As authors, our writing often reflects our life at the moment, and that’s how Perfect Bride came to be. In keeping with the high school sweethearts and second chance romance theme of the Sweet Reunion Series, I made Jonah and Everleigh high school sweethearts and their reunion a memorable one, as with all of the books in the series.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love contemporary romance. It’s my favorite genre to read and also the genre I write. I do occasionally read historical romance or paranormal romance.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Beating Heart by Laura Pavlov, Seven Summers by Paige Toon, and Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez are at the top of my pile.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I absolutely loved writing the scenes with Jonah and his brothers, my favorite being the scene where Jonah’s tires get slashed. I know. One would think my favorite scene of the book would involve Jonah and Everleigh, the main characters, but the relationship dynamics between Jude, Russ, and Jonah are so typical of brothers. They irritate each other and bicker endlessly yet they’re fiercely loyal. I just love it.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I have a lovely office, but never write at my desk. I write books sitting in my favorite chair in the living room with at least one fur baby on my lap.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“Life is short. Be fearless. Work hard. Pursue your dreams.” If there is something you want in life, go after it. Fear of failure destroys more dreams than anything else. We’re given one life and endless opportunities. Take those opportunities, work hard, and don’t let fear stop you. I live by this motto. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have made it this far as a writer and author.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

We read romance books for a variety of reasons: entertainment, an escape into another world, the emotional investment in the book characters and their story, the hope a love story imparts, or the happily ever after. Whatever reason you chose for reading Perfect Bride, I am so grateful you did, and I hope you enjoyed Jonah and Everleigh and their story.

Maeve Garner is the author of the new book Perfect Bride

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