by Robyn Grady
Nothing and no one would ever stand in their way.
1997: Jacob begins to recover …
After leaving the sanctuary of the monastery and empowered by the monks’ calm approach to life, Jacob became eager to resume his new life. His path took him to South America and the building of a new hospital. But quickly he discovered that the release he had once found in physical labour was missing—Jacob needed more …
Frustrated with the uninspiring designs for the building, Jacob worked on plans of his own, convincing people with his passion and overseeing a new vision for the building, inspiring everyone. Soon Jacob was headhunted by a firm eager to see more visionary designs from this enigmatic man. Jacob took the job, desperately trying to grasp at a normal life.
But Jacob’s blood still thrummed with an unanswered restlessness and he soon tired of working for a huge faceless corporation. So Jacob did what he did best and left, setting up his own architecture business. Still unable to settle, he divided his time between his fledgling company and bland hotel rooms devoid of any soul, still believing he didn’t deserve to call any place home …
BEHIND THE SCENES AT WOLFE MANOR …
Share a secret about Alex or Libby?
Alex Wolfe has won racing titles and trophies all over the world! But his most prized possession is a home-made medal his mentor awarded him when he was only a volatile, directionless teenager starting out.
Who is the biggest, baddest Wolfe?
We certainly have an assortment to choose from! I wouldn’t classify Alex as the biggest and baddest … perhaps the most driven (and sexy!). I have a soft spot for Lucas. His way of coping with the past is both charming and self-destructive. He’s a lucky man to have found a woman like Gracie-Belle.
Which Wolfe brother did you most fancy?
Aside from Alex … I’d have to say Jacob. As the eldest, Jacob had so much weighing on his shoulders, before and particularly after his beast of a father died. I love the way he made a commitment to bring the Wolfe pack back together. So much soul-searching, and adventure of every kind, happens along the way!
Which is Alex’s favourite room in Wolfe Manor?
Trick question! Although Alex retains snippets of fond memories growing up with his brothers and twin sister, Annabelle, in Wolfe Manor, by his teens he was desperate to escape the house that had caused him and his family so much grief. Rather than his favourite room, perhaps the area that haunts Alex most is the staircase. One night at the bottom of those stairs, so many Wolfe lives, including his own, were torn apart and changed forever.
How did Alex pop the big question?
Although Australian Libby Henderson was once the female world surfing champion, due to a shocking accident that ripped her away from that profession forever, she avoids the sand and the sea. It’s through knowing Alex that Libby begins to overcome her fear and welcome again what had once been so much a part of her life. It’s when she’s walking along the beach, wondering what the future holds, that Alex surprises her with both revelations that leave her weak and never more wanting, as well as a proposal no woman could refuse.
ROBYN’S WRITING SECRETS …
What do you enjoy most about writing as part of a continuity series; how does it differ from writing a single title?
The Bad Blood series is my very first continuity! I was thrilled to be asked to join with authors I adore as a reader, and was blown away by everyone’s generosity of time and information as we worked together to make sure this set of stories developed into the amazing romances they have. I was sorry to say goodbye to my gorgeous brave hero and the woman who made the difference in his life. But I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to become friends with such a great bunch of writers. It was wonderful to have company while I was creating and tapping away!
What do you think makes a great hero/heroine?
Strength coupled with a vulnerability that only one special person can truly identify with and have the ability to heal. Alex Wolfe is that quintessential blend of raw courage and tenderness. He so deserved a happy ending.
When you are writing, what is a typical day?
I write every day in some form or another! But a typical weekday means getting the kids off to school, answering e-mails, blogs, etc. Then reading over what was written the day before. Somewhere in between collecting the children, I work out with a personal trainer. (The body doesn’t get much exercise sitting behind a laptop!) After homework, dinner and catching up for an hour or so with my wonderful husband, I’m back into it—sometimes until 2 or 3 in the morning and, on occasion, all the way through! What can I say? I’m addicted!