Silenced Memories by Brittney Sahin
Publication date: September 15th 2015Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
Kate Adams has never found it difficult to keep a professional relationship with her clients . . . but then she’s never had a client like Michael Maddox. From the moment she arrives in Charlotte, Kate is tongue-tied by the devastatingly gorgeous former Marine and intelligence genius turned multi-millionaire entrepreneur. Michael seems at first glance to be the perfect catch, except for one problem. He doesn’t do relationships. And Kate doesn’t do one-night stands.
But as the tension mounts between them, Kate discovers she has larger problems—an untraceable stalker . . . and a dangerous past. When Michael offers his protection, Kate is grateful, and yet afraid. For as they grow closer, she realizes that Michael has his own secret past. And while he might save her life, he will surely break her heart.
Giveaway:
Excerpt:
Excerpt from Chapter 3: Kate Adams (her POV) & Michael Maddox
- at his office
“Did
you tell Julia that we’ve met already?”
Startled,
Kate turned toward him, her soft eyes looking at him from beneath
long eyelashes. Her arched brows gave hint of her embarrassment. “I
am so sorry about your shirt. You should let me pay for it.”
“Did
you know whom I was last night?” he asked with a deep voice.
She
touched the back of her neck, as if working out a kink. “Yes.”
“Why
didn’t you say something?” His eyes narrowed on her, and he took
a step closer.
“I.
. . .” Could she tell him she had been completely tongue-tied by
his devastating good looks? “Honestly, I did not think you would
remember me, and then I was in a hurry, so I just kind of rushed out
when your friend showed up.” Her poker face was failing her.
“You
thought I would forget you?”
His
words sent shivers dancing up her spine, and she could have sworn she
had a heart palpitation. She bit her bottom lip.
“If
we are going to work together, I would strongly suggest you not do
that,” he murmured, staring at her lips. His smoldering blue eyes
turned a shade darker.
She
allowed his words to hang in the air for a moment, free of gravity,
as she contemplated the appropriate response. She couldn’t help but
wonder if she’d wind up being the fourth planner fired. Was he
attracted to her, or was it a game he was playing to unnerve her? She
chose to ignore his comment and maintain professionalism. “Mr.
Maddox, how would you feel about an auction?”
“Please,
call me Michael.”
Interview:
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What’s your favorite genre to write? Favorite genre to read?
I like to write Romantic Suspense. I like to
read suspense, romantic suspense, thrillers/mysteries, and
contemporary romance
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Is there something that draws you to this genre?
I love to read about the development of a
relationship between characters. I can read any genre as long as
there is an element of romance involved. Although I read traditional
romance too, I prefer another underlying story
(suspense/thriller) weaved within the book.
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Print or E-book?
E-book just because I tend
to read a lot more this way!
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If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring writers, what would it be?
Don’t do it alone. Get help/feedback from
others- and try not to let constructive criticism get to you.
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What novel have you recently released (or is up and coming)?
My novel, to be released
9/15- is a romantic suspense: Silenced Memories. The novel takes
place, for the most part, in the heart of Charlotte, N.C. – Romance
tangles with mystery as an ex-Marine, turned millionaire, steps in to
save his stunning events planner from a stalker and her dangerous
past—but readers will discover he deals with his own issues, which
he has tried to ‘silence.’
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When writing, do you have a target audience in mind?
I would say women over 18 (no age limit!).
Although my book is both romance and suspense- the general assumption
is that women are the target readers for romance.
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Tell us about your protagonist.
Kate Adams is smart (Harvard MBA grad). She
took over her stepmother’s event planning business at an early age
& developed it into a multimillion dollar company by 27. She is
headstrong, a bit stubborn–and always pulled together–until she
returns to her place of birth (Charlotte) & meets the elusive
Michael Maddox.
Michael Maddox is an
ex-Marine (Special Forces). He retired from the Marines 5 years prior
to meeting Kate. He became a successful and wealthy entrepreneur upon
exit of the Marines, but he is heavily committed to helping veterans
and launches a business initiative for veterans (which is how Michael
and Kate meet- through planning an event for the business
initiative).
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What kind of research have you done for your story?
A lot of research on the
military (with specific regards to the Special Forces division of the
Marines). I try to make everything as authentic as possible. Whether
I speak with the police, or do research with a designer (my female
protag: an events planner) . . . I like to cover the details.
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Any last shout outs or words of wisdom?
Follow your dreams because we only get one
shot at life.
Author Bio:
It wasn't until her students encouraged her to follow her dreams that Brittney said goodbye to Upstate New York in order to start a new adventure in the place she was raised: Charlotte, North Carolina. Here, she decided to take her students' advice and begin to write again.
In 2015, she published her first novel, Silenced Memories. When she is not working on upcoming novels, she spends time with her family. She is a proud mother of a spunky toddler and a lover of suspense novels, coffee, and the outdoors.
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