Love After War giveaway!!

The story behind Love After War. . . .


Most of my brilliant ideas start at a corner table in Starbucks. While sipping on a grande Italian Roast, I thought what would happen if the lights went out and I was stuck in here with the last person I wanted to see. Suppose it was an old rival from high school. Would I toss my coffee in her face? Heck no! Cheris Hodges does not waste coffee!

High school rivalries are old hat, I told myself as I took a sip. What if I was trapped in Starbucks with an ex? I took to my iPad and started sketching ideas. The first thing I thought was, let's move this story to Los Angeles. California is known for rolling brown outs and Starbucks. I had to remove myself from this story because I write romance, not revenge killing tomes.

A character from Too Hot For TV popped into my mind, Dana, Imani's photographer best friend. Fitting because one of my best friends is a photographer. And when I found out that Dana didn't have a last name -- I gave her my home girl's surname. Dana was talking to me, telling me that if I wrote about her, she'd better be kick ass and ride a motorcycle. She even has me wanting to get a Fat Bob now. My father does not approve.
The scene with Dana and her ex came together so quickly, that I couldn't wait to see how this love story would play out. I just needed to know what her man's name was.
Adrian. Adrian Bryant.

So, what's his story? Glad you asked. Adrian needed a damned good reason to let a woman like Dana go. On my third-- maybe 23rd -- refill, another idea jolted me into action.
War! War! War. Not the violent kind of war that requires an Army, but something deeper. As the auntie of three big boys, I know one thing for sure: You don't mess with Mom!

Well, somebody messed with Adrian's mom and he's out for revenge. It's war! But can Dana's love change him?

Find out on November 4th in Love After War!

Can't wait? Want to win a signed copy of my new book? 
Answer this question in the comments section and three winners will be randomly chosen from the correct answers! 

Dana made her debut in TOO HOT FOR TV, where did she live and what did she and Imani do before Imani went to Hawaii to film a reality TV show?

Comments

Unknown said…
Hi Cheris,

Dana lived in New York and she and Imani went to Broadway and took in a play before Imani went to Hawaii.

Thanks

Deborah
October 27, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Unknown said…
They loved in New york. Dana is a photographer and Imani is an actress
October 28, 2013 at 1:23 PM
HottAmethyst said…
She lives in New York. They took the Broadway Stroll and enjoyed street meat.
October 28, 2013 at 3:23 PM
Unknown said…
dana lived in new york. imani wanted 2 go to broadway before her trip 2 hawaii. dana treated imani.
October 28, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Unknown said…
Dana lives in New York and is a photographer. She and Imani rode the train, got off before Broadway, and went and ate .50 hotdogs from Papaya.
October 29, 2013 at 5:11 AM
LoverofBooks2013 said…
Hey Cheris! Dana lived in New York. Dana and Imani went to see a Broadway play before Imani left for Hawaii
October 30, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Unknown said…
They both live in New York. They went to eat and a play. Dana is a photographer and Imani is a struggling actress on off broadway shows.
October 31, 2013 at 7:30 PM
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