Hi everyone! I’m so happy to be here so I can share my new book
with you. MATCHED TO A BILLIONAIRE is the first book in the Happily Ever After,
Inc trilogy about a matchmaker who does Cinderella style makeovers on her
female clients before matching them with men who are looking for a specific
sort of wife.
I LOVE writing marriage
of convenience stories. But I’d already done the “deal” kind of marriage of
convenience in which the marriage is supposed to be fake but turns real (in
MARRIAGE WITH BENEFITS, Cia needs a divorce to qualify for her inheritance so
she can open a women’s shelter…now all she needs is a “husband” willing to play
along). For this version, I wanted to write a story about a real marriage where
divorce wasn’t the goal but neither was falling in love.
Who in the world would
be interested in such a marriage? Not me. I’m a dyed-in-the-wool romantic (I
bet you knew that already J) and I think most of us who read romance novels
are, so there had to be a compelling reason for Leo and Daniella, the stars of
MATCHED TO A BILLIONAIRE, to marry each other.
Ready for this? It’s security.
Now that’s something all
of us can relate to, right? In a swiftly-changing world, security can be
priceless. We’re all looking for job security, the security of a retirement
fund, or perhaps a fool-proof security system to prevent break-ins at our
house. The subject took on a life of its own in the story and the theme ended
up being my favorite of all my books. Daniella immediately figures out that she
married for security but nothing is like she expected.
Here’s a small passage
that encapsulates Daniella’s struggle:
“Daniella.” His gaze bored into hers, pleading with her to
believe…something. But what? “Neither of us have any illusions about this
marriage, and that’s why it will work. I understand the drive for security. I’m
happy to provide it for you because it’s a drive we share.”
She nodded and excused herself to unpack—and get some breathing
room. Security was important and
she’d married a good, solid man who’d never leave her like her father had. She
just hadn’t expected gratefulness for that security to blossom into unexpected
warmth toward the husband who’d provided it. And who promised to never be
around.
As she climbed the stairs to her room, she realized what his
unspoken plea had been meant to communicate.
He needed her as much as she needed him.
By the end of the book, Leo and Daniella have to redefine what
security means to them in order to have the marriage they both come to want.
I’m giving away two copies
of MATCHED TO A BILLIONAIRE (your choice of print or digital). To enter,
comment and tell me something you’ve done to provide security for yourself or
someone else. Did it work out like you thought it would?
Be on the lookout for
the next two books in the Happily Ever After, Inc. trilogy! MATCHED TO A PRINCE
releases August 1st and MATCHED TO HER RIVAL releases September 1st.
Kat Cantrell
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7 comments:
When I was 16 (and my parents were away, my 21-year-old brother was supposed to keep an eye on me, and I was left alone), I walked uptown in our small town on a Saturday night. I thought I was so cool wearing my baby-doll top tucked into my cords. Anyway, I found a girl squatted down behind a store crying. I squatted down with her to ask what was wrong and to try to convince her to leave, as it appeared that she had been beaten up. Next thing I knew, her boyfriend joined us. I slowly stood to my full height (5'10", as opposed to his maybe 5'6" - but I weighed 110 soaking wet and he probably weighed 160) and tried to intimidate him. (Yeah, right.) He told me to leave. I asked her if she wanted me to leave. She said yes. I realized that it could get uglier for both of us if I stayed, so I left. I don't know what happened after that (as I returned with reinforcements, but they were gone by then), but I DO know that they went on to have three kids together, got married somewhere in all that, and are still together now 39 years later.
So no, it didn't turn out to have what I perceived as a HEA ending.
Wow, Laney, that's an interesting story. I definitely wouldn't have thought it would end like that! You've got some courage to stand up to the boyfriend though. :) Thanks for coming by.
I finally had enough and told my bf to hit the road. I was tired of taking care of him and I'm more happy and healthy than ever! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Erin, good for you!! That's a hard step and I'm so glad you're the better for it. Thanks for coming by.
Just being there for my children. There were some rough patches from outside influences, but they knew they could depend upon me - totally.
Hi Mary, yes! Being there for our kids is such a great example. I think all mom provide security for their children all day every day in ways that are rarely recognized. Thanks for being one of them!
take care of my niece and nephew but sometimes they are so naughty :(
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