His Pirate Seductress (Love on the High Seas Book 3)
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The tricky part was figuring out his inner conflict. In Tempting the Pirate, he’s a bit impulsive and, in a sense, acts against James in his effort to achieve their goal. Which tells me that he’s overly ambitious and not really a team player. So why not put him in a situation where he is required to suppress his ambitions and join forces with Catherine, a woman who attacked his ship and “tortured” him.
Ha! The torture part was a hoot to write. I loved that Catherine couldn’t bring herself to hurt him and had to find alternative ways to try to get him to tell her where he’d hidden the Ruby Cross. The sexual tension and the banter between the two was so much fun for me. And hopefully, for you, too.
I loved the way these two butted heads. They both were confident and headstrong, each pushing for their own agenda. It was interesting to see what it took for each of them to come to trust each other and agree to concede some control to the other in order to make their partnership work.
His Pirate Seductress was a joy to write. I love stories that can make me laugh, and this one certainly did. Thomas and Catherine really did belong together, and their journey was an adventure I reveled in. I hope you enjoyed their story as much as I did. Until next time. Happy reading!
Acknowledgments
First and foremost, I’d like to thank my critique partners and friends, Barbara Longley and Wyndemere Coffey. Your sound advice truly enrich my stories, and your encouragement keeps me going.
Thank you to Jeff, Brenna, and Megan for just being you and making me incredibly happy. To Ron and Shirley Bores, my unwavering supporters, thank you for all that you do to share my writing news and get my books into readers’ hands.
And of course, thank you to my editor at Entangled Publishing, Erin Molta, for your insight and keen editing skills. My books shine because of you. Also a shout-out to the Midwest Fiction Writers. As always, you guys rock! And to the Romance Writers of America, who help guide and teach writers at all levels as they progress on this crazy journey.
Finally, a huge thank you to my readers. You wonderful, lovely people. Every review and message I receive is a blessing that makes my day. If you’d like to chat, visit me on Twitter @TamHughes or on Facebook. Or you can contact me via my website at www.tamarahughes.com.
About the Author
A small town girl with a big imagination, Tamara Hughes had no idea what to do with her life. After graduating from college, she moved to a big city, started a family and a job, and still struggled to find that creative outlet she craved. An avid reader of romance, she gave writing a try and became hooked on the power of exploring characters, envisioning adventures, and creating worlds. She enjoys stories with interesting twists and heroines who have the grit to surmount any obstacle, all without losing the ability to laugh. To learn more, stop by her website: www.tamarahughes.com.
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