Get To Know Author
Meghan Quinn with a REVIEW & GIVEAWAY
1. In the past few
years you have written dozens of novels! First off, how do you find the time?
And second, how has becoming a bestselling author changed your life?
I have the best
partner in life ever that helps out with everything around the house, including
the kids. I also have a very overactive imagination so when I get into a scene,
my fingers fly, giving me high word counts in a short amount of time. Even though
it looks like I’m working all the time, I make sure to make time for my family,
ending every day at five at night. And hitting the USA Today bestselling list
was a huge goal of mine I had ever since I started writing. It meant everything
to me.
2. What can you tell
us about the first time you sat down to write with the goal of completing a
novel?
I was a maniac. I
wrote the book in a week. Yes, a week. It was insane. I had so much to say
because I was thinking about it consistently while commuting an hour and twenty
minutes one way to work. When my fingers hit the keyboard, it al flew out of
me.
3. What is the best
part about being a romance author? What is the most difficult part?
The best part is
constantly being able to create, break it up, and then find it again. It’s such
an old, classic formula, but it’s my favorite of all time. The most difficult
is trying not to gross people out with terminology during sex scenes. There are
only so many words that are on the OKAY list. Sometimes it can be restricting.
4. What draws you to
writing romance novels? Specifically why is it important that your characters
have happily-ever-afters?
Ever since I can
remember, I’ve loved love. Instead of going out in high school, I would stay at
home and watch romantic comedies. I was fascinated with falling in love and the
heartbreak, and then the make up. I love everything about it. I think we all
deserve a HEA, why not give it to our characters too?
5. Even though you
include realism and heartbreak in your books, the thing readers really takeaway
is sense of fun you pack into the novels. How is it you (and your characters)
are able to find humor in everyday things?
I’ve always found
myself to live in the clouds, in a land of cupcakes and fun, it’s just my
personality so whenever I’m in a situation, I usually can find the fun in it
and of course, I’m really good at embellishing.
6. Give us a quick
snapshot of your newest novel That Second Chance.
Four brothers, small
town romance, all single, all cursed. Will they be able to find love, even
though they’re the most eligible yet untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine?
7. What makes Ren and
Griff’s story special to you?
Their meet cute is
probably one of my most favorite of all time. Wayward moose, volunteer
firefighter, a crazed woman new to town, looking for help. It’s all charming,
funny, and perfect.
8. What’s next for
this series?
Rogan!!! AND OH MY
GOD!!! His story is . . . gah! I can’t even tell you how in love with it I am.
There is mystery, intrigue, questions that need to be answered and so much
swoon you might just fall off your chair while reading.
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About the Book
Title: That Second Chance
Author: Meghan Quinn
Release Date: May 7, 2019
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Summary
It was supposed to be
an innocent night, celebrating my brother’s birthday. Nothing was supposed to
go wrong. We’d vowed to be on our best behavior after all . . .
But it only took one
rowdy night with my brothers to flip my world upside down. One unlucky
encounter saddled us with a family curse and the promise of doomed
relationships. I laughed it off immediately. “Yeah, right,” I thought. “A love
curse. Ha!”
Boy, was I wrong.
Word spreads quickly
in a town like mine; rumors about that night soon made us the most eligible yet
untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine. As a subject of endless gossip and
speculation, I could kiss my dating life goodbye.
It would have stayed
that way if Ren Winters, the new girl in town, hadn’t crashed into my life.
Brave, beautiful, and smart—her vivacious thirst for a fresh start has given me
hope that maybe, just maybe, I can have one too.
Everyone wishes for
that second chance . . . but could this really be mine?
My Thoughts…
I picked this up
thinking another second chance romance, I mean that is what the title says, but
take notice the title is THAT SECOND CHANCE.
This is not a second chance romance in the way that is usually seen in
books. It is a book about a man, who
was hurt by love, severely hurt by love, opening his heart for a second chance
at love. A chance at love with a woman
who is full of spunky, fun, and love if he can only learn to trust that love
isn’t followed by bad things.
Together Ren and
Griffin are so good together. The small
town setting is perfect for the budding romance. The noisy, gossipy neighbors kept me
giggling. The hometown café’s were
perfect for their quaint meetings. The
beautiful beach was just as Maine should be, with its rocky shores. Meghan Quinn made this book come alive as I
read the words. I could picture the
scenes, the characters, and the heat flowing between them.
I am a fan of Meghan
Quinn, I love her books, her characters, and her settings. I look forward to more amazing books by her, Pick up any of her books and fall into their
wonderful stories.
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Author Biography
USA Today bestselling author, wife, adoptive
mother, and peanut butter lover. An author of romantic comedies and
contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn brings readers the perfect combination of
heart, humor, and heat in every book.
Social Media Links
Website: https://authormeghanquinn.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorMegQuinn
That Second Chance Excerpt
I’m counting out our register drawer, trying to stay
focused on the numbers whipping through my head, but it’s difficult with Reid’s
constant small talk. I jot down another tally mark on the paper in front of me
and set aside a stack of bills.
“Hello, are you listening?” Reid asks, sounding annoyed.
“No. I’m counting.”
“Well, I’m talking about you, so you might want to lend
me your ear for a second.”
Huffing, I set the cash on the counter, knowing my very
persistent brother won’t be quiet until I give him my full attention. “What’s
up, Reid?”
Satisfied, he smiles. “You should ask her out.”
“Ask who out?”
“Ren.”
Yeah, that’s not going to happen. “No.”
I go back to counting, but Reid starts snapping his
fingers at me. “Hey, I wasn’t finished.” I look back up at him, not even
slightly interested in this conversation. “I saw the way she was looking at you
today. I think she likes you.”
“You’re confused. She was probably just being nice, since
I’m the guy who pulled her out of the window of her car after her accident. And
even if she does like me, which I highly doubt, there’s no interest on my end.
So that’s the end of that.”
“Bull,” Reid and Jen both say at the same time.
Christ. My two most nagging siblings are ganging up on
me. Just what I need when I’m trying to get home and relax.
“Can we not make this into a dissection of my personal
life, please? I’m not in the mood, and I want to get this done so I can go
home.”
“Griff, she’s pretty, she’s sweet, and she’s smart. She’s
new to town and, I’m sure, could use a friend,” Jen says just as the door
opens, its bell chiming through the space. Brig pops in, grease all over his
shirt and a smirk on his face.
Uh-oh. There’s only one reason why he’d be smirking at me
that way.
“What are we talking about?” He rubs his hands together
and takes a seat on a barstool near the window. “If it’s about the hot new
teacher in town, I want in on this conversation.”
“We’re trying to convince Griff to ask her out.”
Brig slow claps his appreciation. “Novel idea. I think
they’re a perfect match.”
“I’m not asking her out,” I huff, giving up on the
register and leaning against the wall behind me, arms crossed. There’s no way
I’ll be able to concentrate on counting while these three are yapping in my
ear.
“Why the hell not? She’s perfect for you,” Brig says, a
little insulted at my rejection. “Before you even say no, you should at least
get to know her a little. I told her today she could borrow your truck while
her car is in the shop.”
I count to five before answering, tamping down my temper.
“Why the hell would you do that?” Okay, maybe I didn’t tamp it down enough.
“Uh, because she lives three houses down from you?” Brig
rolls his eyes as if I’m the stupid one in this conversation. “She needs some
help, so be a knight in shining armor, dude. Help out the damsel in distress
and then make out with her on the beach. Maybe cop a feel; get some for once.”
“I’m not doing that,” I answer, going back to the money,
letting them know this conversation is over.
“And why not?” Jen asks.
“Because I’m not interested in starting or being in a
relationship. I’m happy with how my life is right now, and I don’t need
anything complicating it.”
“But she has heart eyes for you,” Brig says like a
jackass.
“Don’t worry; there are plenty of Knightly brothers to
choose from,” I reply.
“Come on, Griff, how fun can going home to an empty,
lonely house really be?” Jen chimes in, concern evident in her voice.
I shift on my feet, my voice terse. “I like my house.
It’s fine. I’m fine.”
Silence falls between us, an awkward air moving in like a
fast-moving cold front.
“Is this because of New Orleans?” Reid finally asks,
taking a seat next to Brig. Both of my brothers fix their gazes on me, waiting
for an answer.
Why is this a thing whenever we talk about my love life?
Can’t they just let it go? What happened was … hell, I don’t even know how to
describe it. All I know is I don’t foresee love in my future.
Claire was the love of my life, and I lost her; in a
blink of an eye she was gone. I’m not going through that again. Not ever.
Shaking my head, I turn away from my family. This
conversation is over.
And with that, I take the cash to the back office, where
I can get some peace and quiet.
Ask Ren Winters out on a date? Not going to happen.
And she’s not going to drive my truck either. I think
that’s evident in the fact that she drove her car in between two trees.
Can’t blame a guy there.
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