“Torn Between Two Lovers” by Mary MacGregor Having fallen in love with two men, “Torn Between Two Lovers” becomes Elizabeth’s anthem for much of Book 1 and well into Book 2. Particularly in SACRIFICES BEYOND KINGDOMS, she is haunted by this dilemma of being torn between two men whom she loves equally. I chose to use this theme in these two books because of the many similar stories told to me in confidence by women, and men, throughout the years of my living in different countries and traveling all over the globe. This love triangle situation is more common than most societies will admit. Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool Loving both of you is breaking all the rules… “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton & cover by Whitney Houston Prince Michael sends Elizabeth the original Dolly Parton version which he grew up listening to, that his mother had loved, after Elizabeth left him and went back to Trinidad. In response, she sends him the younger Whitney Houston’s version. He then subtly accuses her of not liking his version and wondered if she was sending him some sort of “color-coded” message,…
1–What is the title of your latest release? SACRIFICES FOR KINGDOMS (Book One in the Sacrifices for Kingdoms trilogy) 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A sensual love story about a sophisticated philanthropic beauty from exotic Trinidad, a modern, socially-conscious European Prince, and the other loves, lives—and lies—that threaten their potentially idyllic life. Filled with passion, mystery, controversy, and danger, their unique journey crosses continents and cultures, places, and races. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I’ve lived on two British islands, Trinidad and the UK, traveled the world from a young age, and have lived 45 years now in the US. I am fortunate to have been exposed to a multitude of cultural influences throughout my life. As a result, my book had to be international. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? You bet! I believe she could change the world for the better! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Sagacious, Passionate, Courageous. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Patience. Perseverance. That each of us is our own Kingdom, for which we make Sacrifices. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until…

