Excerpt for BECOMING FAMILY   A twig crunched behind her and Tabitha spun around, the pulse in her neck going crazy. “It’s okay, Tabby.” Hobbs was there, slipping a leash on Humphrey, who had apparently followed Trinity outside. The old beagle tilted his muzzle in the air, sniffing, his cataracts shining in the dim light of a distant streetlamp. “Rhett’s so busy cleaning up he didn’t even notice his dog left the building.” Hobbs rolled his eyes. He’d shed most of his costume, and now just looked like a muscular guy in jeans and a flannel shirt. Though it was cold, he had his sleeves rolled up, neck unbuttoned. He looked thick, warm and inviting. “You okay?” “Um. Yeah.” Tabitha realized she was just stupidly standing there, staring. Trinity had finished her business and now trotted over to Humphrey. She wanted to sniff his ears, but Humphrey had other ideas, trying to get around to her backside. “Dirty old man,” Hobbs said. He turned back to Tabitha, his humor fading a little. “Good catch back there. With Carrie and her shitfaced date. Things were about to get ugly.” Tabitha tried to shrug it off, even though she felt a rush…

1–What’s the name of your latest release? RESCUE YOU 2–What is it about? Two sisters who own a dog rescue, a war veteran who owns a gym, and a brood of loveable dogs–all broken and in need of saving—whose paths twine in their individual searches for growth, healing, and, ultimately, love. 3–What word best describes your heroine? Unbreakable. 4–What makes your hero irresistible? His vulnerability. He’s a tough guy, but ultimately Rhett realizes his greatest strength is in his vulnerability–he has to have the courage to let someone in, to surrender a little bit, in order to fully heal and grow. 5–Who are the people your main characters turn to when they need help? Sisters Constance and Sunny have always relied on each other, and in this book their bond only grows. They also rely on long-time, childhood friend, Pete, who rehabilitates some of the rescue dogs into service dogs for veterans. Rhett, the hero, relies on his gym. Not necessarily the people, as he’s still learning to open himself up to others, but the gym itself, the outlet it provides him to channel his energy and passion into something that betters people’s lives. 6–What do you love about the…