Interview Claire Marti Author of Sunset in Laguna

Give a warm welcome to Claire Marti, author of Sunset in Laguna, third in the Finding Forever in Laguna series.  Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about  Sunset in Laguna and Claire’s thoughts on why romance matters. Is love a superpower? 

LOVE IS A SUPERPOWER: WHY ROMANCE MATTERS

“It’s about what you believe. And I believe in love. Only love will truly save the world.” Wonder Woman from the awesome movie. Love is a superhero power!

We can all be superheroes. Love heals everything. Love is strength. Love is power. Love comes from within. I’m talking love in all its forms:  love for yourself, love for nature and the world, and love for your fellow humans and animals. No matter what is going on in your life, acting from a place of self-love will allow you to be your most powerful.

I enjoy writing romances where the characters need to heal their own wounds before they can truly love another person. In my latest book, SUNSET IN LAGUNA, both Christian and Kelly battle personal demons that have caused them to be mired in fear. Once they are able to peel away the layers of armor restricting them, they find the courage to live a life filled with love. Now my characters (or you and me for that matter) may not save the world like Wonder Woman, but everyone can learn to be their greatest self.

Love and fear are often said to be the only two emotions. Or, I like to think of love as an absence of fear. Closing yourself off to protect from pain only prevents you from accepting love. What would it take to release the fear, to process the pain, to lift your hands up in the air in reckless abandon and accept you’re on this ride called life? Sickness, death, lost love—we all experience these realities of life. Gather your courage and enter the darkness. Trust yourself.

Trust that you have the ability to regenerate and love again. When you forgive those who’ve harmed you, you open your heart. Come on, open your heart and share your love with the world. Use your superpowers! And check out Christian and Kelly’s story to see how they discovered theirs.

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Tell us a little about your new release SUNSET IN LAGUNA.

Returning to Laguna Beach after four tours in the Middle East, Christian Wolfe leaves the military behind and buys a wine bar, vowing to keep his life simple. He fights to keep his devastating PTSD a secret and refuses to burden anyone else with his baggage. When stunning Kelly Prescott and her red stilettos saunter into town, she drives him past the bonds of his self-control.

Successful in her father’s stuffy law firm, Kelly’s too compassionate to survive in the cutthroat world of corporate litigation. Leaving behind both family and courtroom drama, she moves to Laguna to become general counsel for a nonprofit veterans’ organization.

She didn’t bargain on a gorgeous modern-day Heathcliff, and in Christian, she sees another kind of challenge—one she can’t resist.

Buy links:

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A sneak peek between the pages of SUNSET IN LAGUNA.

“Scared? Of this? No.” Still, he didn’t bend down to pet the alien-looking object. He didn’t want to encourage her attentions.

Kelly leaned in to pet Olive, and her hand brushed his denim-clad leg. Even through the heavy material, a spark of heat ignited and shot straight up his thigh. Damn. Maybe the dog was safer?

Olive shifted her attention to his other leg and began dancing a little jig. What the hell was wrong with it?

“Come on, Christian. Just pick her up. Poor thing seems to be half in love with you.” Kelly laughed again. “Oh fine.” He leaned down and grasped the little beast by its plump midsection. “What is it? Not really a dog, right?”
He held the ten pounds of fur aloft, and it locked its bug eyes onto his. Was she grinning at him? Her pink tongue lolled out of the right side of her mouth.

“Give her a little hug. Don’t just hold her out there.” Melinda’s brisk tone brooked no argument.

Geez. Fine. He snuggled the dog against his shoulder, and he could have sworn she sighed in ecstasy. She laid her head on his shoulder and gazed up at him. Even he could see the worship in her eyes. Figures this ugly little creature would latch onto him. He gave a few gentle pats to the rolls of fat on her back and set her down.

“There. Are you happy?” He glanced at Kelly, who was grinning, looking incredibly gorgeous. He’d much rather snuggle her sexy little body into his shoulder.

“Are you sure it’s a dog? And how could it help a disabled vet?” He directed his gaze at Melinda. Weren’t service dogs usually Labs or other large breeds who could provide physical assistance if needed?

“I’ll tell you. Come on. We’ll let Olive and Howard finish training while we continue the tour.” Melinda headed back toward the metal gate, and they trailed behind her.

Before they could exit the pen, Olive darted out and slammed against his ankles. He peered down, and sure enough she was gazing up at him with stars in her Bette Davis eyes. She hopped and yipped, apparently wanting to be carried. Some service dog.

“Olive, go back to Howard,” Melinda commanded.

“We’re about done, so she can follow along with you on the tour,” Howard called with a smirk on his freckled face.

“Great,” he muttered. Olive looked up at him in triumph and marched next to him. He’d probably trip over her and break his neck.

REVIEW LINKS:

5 Stars Wild Women Reviews: http://wildwomenreviews.blogspot.com/2018/08/sunset-in-laguna-claire-marti.html

About the Author:

Claire Marti started writing stories as soon as she was old enough to pick up pencil and paper. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English Literature, Claire was sidetracked by other careers, including practicing law, selling software for legal publishers, and managing a non-profit animal rescue for a Hollywood actress.

Finally, Claire followed her heart and now focuses on two of her true passions: writing romance and teaching yoga. At Last in Laguna is the second book in her Finding Forever in Laguna series from The Wild Rose Press.

Website:  www.clairemarti.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ClaireMartiAuthor/

Twitter:  @clairepmarti

Instagram: @clairepmarti

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8203678.Claire_Marti

 

It was wonderful having you with us today.  Please feel free to stop by anytime. Good Luck with SUNSET IN LAGUNA!

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