Monday, August 26, 2019

Nobody Else But You

. . . A smoking hot stuntman. A fiery horse breeder. And a 220-acre ranch too small for both of them. . .


Wild Women Authors is thrilled to welcome back Claire Marti as she celebrates the release of her first indie published novel, Nobody Else But You, Book 1 in her Pacific Vista Ranch series. With Claire is horse breeder Samantha McNeill who will go first.
Where are you from? I grew up in Los Angeles, California.
Tell us a bit about Nobody Else But You: She’s avoided Hollywood for years…
When an arrogant Hollywood stuntman struts into Samantha McNeill’s breeding barn, sparks fly. She doesn’t care how mouthwatering gorgeous he is, not when he assumes Pacific Vista Ranch’s resident horse breeding manager must be a man. Not to mention his job threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago. Now it’s at her door––wearing faded jeans and a wicked grin.
What did you think the first time you met stuntman Holt Ericsson? He was the most irritating man I’d ever seen. 
Having read the book, we agree completely. What was your second thought? That he was the sexiest man I’d ever seen.
Did you feel it was love at first sight? Ha ha ha ha! No way. I couldn’t stand him.
What do you like most about Holt? Underneath his cocky bravado, he has a heart of gold.
How would you describe him? He is strong, talented, dedicated, funny, and I’m not being shallow here, but he has a body that should be on a billboard in boxer briefs. I’m talking smoking hot.
How would Holt describe you? He used to call me the red devil, but now he calls me the love of his life.
What made you choose horse breeding for a career? My father bought Pacific Vista Ranch, a quarter horse breeding ranch, when I was 15. I fell in love with horses and love the challenge of running the operation.
What is your biggest fear? Anything that could harm my family.
How do you relax? I ride Princess Buttercup, my Palomino, and spend time with Holt.
Who is your favorite fictional character? Princess Buttercup from The Princess Bride.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received? My step-mom told me I can’t control everything that’s happening, but I could control my reactions to what’s happening. Patience isn’t one of my greatest virtues and I’m trying to take a few breaths before I react.
Thanks for this, Sam. Now it's Claire's turn at bat.
What movies or books have had an impact on your career as a writer? Everything by Nora Roberts inspired me to write romance. In terms of writing craft, I love Stephen King’s On Writing and Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.
What event in your private life were you able to bring to this story and how do you feel it impacted the novel? I’ve lost family members too young and I was able to channel that grief into Samantha’s losing her mother at a tender age. I believe my personal experiences with grief gave the novel more genuine, raw emotion.
What book[s] currently rest on your TBR pile? So many books! I picked up several of the RITA winners at RWA and need to get started. Up next is How to Love A Duke in Ten Days, by Kerrigan Byrne.
Lastly, what's up next and when can we expect to see it on the shelves? The next two books in the Pacific Vista Ranch series are coming out in October and November. The Very Thought of You is Amanda McNeill’s, Sam’s older sister, story. For the Love of You is Dylan McNeill’s, Sam’s twin sister, story.


To learn more about Claire Marti, go to:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/clairepmarti
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairepmarti
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/claire-marti

To purchase Nobody Else But You, to go:
AMAZON: https://amzn.to/2YT4b36
B&N: https://bit.ly/2Tot1GO
KOBO: https://bit.ly/2TpyGg8

Coming soon: Claire's thoughts on moving from a traditional small press to publishing independently, as well as an excerpt from this terrific story.

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