Today on Waves of Fiction we are proud to have Maya Banks with us again! She is here to talk about her newest release Fever.
1. This book is vastly different from Rush, what drew you to a character like Bethany?
I like writing different characters. Mia was pretty self-assured even if she was a little overwhelmed by Gabe. For Bethany, I wanted someone more vulnerable, someone who appealed to Jace's protective instincts and I liked exploring the disparities in their "worlds" She has a different kind of strength than Mia, and while Bethany IS vulnerable, in a lot of ways she's stronger than Mia because of all she's survived at such a young age.
2. What was it about Bethany that grabbed Jace from the get go?
At first it was just that one glance across a crowded room. That spark of something different. Interest and definite attraction. Of course once Jace learns of Bethany's circumstances, it only makes him that much more determined to provide for her and protect her.
3.At first I was under the assumption that Fever would be more about Jace and Ash coming to grips with Jace wanting Bethany to himself, but the story was much more involved than that. Was it always the plan to have Bethany be so broken and Jace be her hero?
Yes, absolutely. I knew that Bethany would be a woman who changed everything for Jace (and for Ash) and that for the first time, Jace would be faced with wanting a woman completely to himself and one he absolutely would not consider sharing with Ash.
4.I am excited to see Ash finally get his book, can you share any details about Burn?
In BURN, readers will discover what I've known all along and what I've hinted about in RUSH and FEVER. That Ash is a much darker more intense character than is shown on the surface. He's believed by many to be much more charming and laid back, softer than Gabe and Jace, but nothing could be further from the truth. :)
5.After you finish this series, what do you plan on working on next?
I have some ideas in the pipeline, but will have to work out the details. Nothing final yet. I'll definitely be working more on the KGI series as I have Donovan's story to write next. I also have the first book in the Sweet series spin off to write this fall and I will also be working on another Scottish historical.
Thanks Maya for stopping by!
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About the book
Jace, Ash, and Gabe:
three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re
accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Jace,
it’s a woman whose allure takes him completely by surprise...
Jace
Crestwell, Ash McIntyre, and Gabe Hamilton have been best friends and
successful business partners for years. They’re powerful, they’re
imposing, they’re irresistibly sexy, and Jace and Ash share
everything—including their women.
When they meet Bethany, Jace
begins to feel things he’s never experienced before: jealousy, and a
powerful obsession that threatens him, overwhelms him—and excites him
beyond control.
Jace isn’t sharing Bethany—with anyone. He’s
determined to be the only man in her life, and it’s jeopardizing a
lifelong friendship with Ash. Bethany will be his and his alone. Even if
it means turning his back on his best friend.
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