Interview with Nicole Snow, Author of Two Truths and a Marriage

10 Apr 2024

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Two Truths and a Marriage?

Love hurts. That’s a lesson heart-bruised and headstrong Juniper Winkley learned years ago. She’s sworn off men and devoted her life to the family bakery, if only passion and long hours alone were enough to keep it running. When a sculpted stranger shows up with a massive pastry order, it feels like a miracle, even if she has to bite her tongue for this coldhearted grump who acts like a little sugar will set him on fire. Dexter Rory despises everything sweet. He also hates his big dumb mouth for making false promises to a man with a monster sweet tooth and way too much power over his future. But Dex said he’s engaged? To her? The annoyingly beautiful baker chick with sunbeam smiles too sweet for life? Trouble has a name and it’s Junie. Still, he’s in too deep. He has to convince her to play along. Then he has to convince himself he’s not craving her sweet insanity, no matter how hot and high-stakes this little ruse becomes. Love hurts, but it has nothing on the truth.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Two Truths and a Marriage, what would they be?

“Sugar Town” by Nancy Sinatra for Juniper. Definitely “Run Away to Mars” by Talk for Dexter Rory.

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

Romance! I couldn’t imagine another answer.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

The Fallen One by Brittney Sahin, and City In Ruins by Don Winslow. I’m a huge fan of both authors.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Dexter the sugar-hating supergrump finding the courage to try Junie’s desserts. So cute, emotional, and important to the story.

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

I need quiet to do my best work, so it usually happens when everyone else is asleep.

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

Know thyself.