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Can you tell us little about yourself? Who is Delia Latham?
I’m a born-and-bred California gal, recently transplanted to Oklahoma. Ever heard of a California Okie? That’s me. I love to spend time with my family; I love to sing praises to my Savior; I love to read and write, and all things writing related; and I enjoy designing bookmarks/business cards/posters/flyers, etc. I’m blessed to be able to stay home and concentrate on my writing, and I’m fortunate to have a husband who supports my addiction.
You design book marks? We'll have to have a chat, you and I!
Tell us about Destiny's Dream.
This is actually the first of a 3-book series called Solomon’s Gate. It’s based around a Christian dating agency (Solomon’s Gate), and the men and women who find true love beyond its portals. Book One is the story of Destiny May, founder of Solomon’s Gate. In the process of setting up the agency, Destiny finds her own true love—with a little divine intervention. Here’s a blurb:
Is a little respect too much to ask at a parent’s funeral?
Apparently it is for Destiny May. Her mother’s “going away party” is crashed by an unfamiliar and totally irreverent guest. Difficult to ignore, Clay Gallagher is built like a small mountain and far more vocal than is fitting for the occasion. When it turns out the annoying stranger is not even at the right funeral, Destiny demands retribution in the form of an escape from the day’s dreary proceedings.
From the beginning, their relationship has some kinks–starting with Destiny’s determination to found a Christian dating service in their conservative town of Castle Creek. A highly esteemed investment broker, Clay has little respect or patience for such a frivolous profession. But when Destiny is threatened by an anonymous caller who deeply resents her and what she does for a living, Clay makes it his business to keep the saucy redhead out of harm’s way. Trouble is, spending time in her company weakens his defenses … and Cupid’s arrows are known to fly straight to the heart.
I've known quite a few happy Christian couples who have met online or through a dating service. Their stories always make me smile. I know I'll love Destiny's Dream. Being a Clash of the Titles gal, I always enjoy a good excerpt. What's your favorite from the book?
It’s really, really hard for me to choose a favorite scene! I have several, a few of which are between Destiny and her sister, or Clay and his brother. But I’m sure your readers would prefer one of the scenes between Destiny and Clay, so here’s one of my favorites:
Across the room, Clay paced, casting an occasional worried glance their way. Destiny smothered a grin, knowing how deeply he was affected by the tears of a woman—any woman. She gave her friend’s shoulder a gentle squeeze and left her in Claire’s capable hands while she crossed to his side.
She kept her voice low, not wanting her words to embarrass him. “You were a real hero tonight, Gallagher.” He’d just have to deal with the adoration in her eyes—she couldn’t tuck it out of sight.
Even as predictable color rose from his neck upward, a muscle twitched in his jaw. He blew out a heavy gust of breath and took her by the shoulders. His blue-gray eyes burned into hers. “You gave me the scare of my life, lady! I don’t want to have to live through something like that ever again.”
He tugged her to him, apparently unconcerned that his mother and Karyn were in the room. Burying his face in her hair, he held her so tight she could feel his heartbeat. She snuggled against the wide expanse of his chest, loving the masculine smell of him, basking in the assurance of safety his huge embrace provided. There was something to be said for being hugged by a man Clay’s size.
“Well, if it gets this kind of reaction, maybe I’ll just make a habit of scaring you senseless,” she teased.
A low growl emitted from Clay’s throat. He loosened his hold just enough to fix her with a glare that actually managed to be frightening in a completely thrilling sort of way. “You will not do this again—ever!” It was a quiet roar, but a roar nonetheless.
Destiny reached up to pull one corner of his oh-so-yummy lip away from his teeth, and then grinned.
He eyed her as if he might be thinking of bringing in a straight jacket. “Mind telling me what that was all about?”
“Just checking for fangs, tiger.”
One dark brow shot up. His chuckle was evil—she could think of no other word for it. “I’ll show you fangs, lady!” With that, he pulled her close once more and lowered his mouth to within an inch of hers, so close she felt his warm breath against her lips. She was glad of his unyielding stranglehold, otherwise her useless knees would have dropped her right to the floor.
But with Clay’s arms around her like a velvet vice, the only place she was in danger of falling was in love. She couldn’t breathe until his lips met hers, and then she couldn’t think, either. With no mind or muscle of her own, she melted against him.
"Just checking for fangs, tiger." I love it! Well done. Where can we find your books? And do you have a website or blog, where readers can keep up with you and your writing activities?
My books are available on Amazon, as well as through my publisher(s), White Rose Publishingand Vinspire Publishing. Visit my website at www.delialatham.net and my News, Reviews, and Interviews blog, My Book Bag. You can follow me on Twitter, “Like” me on Facebook, and subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter, The Bookshelf.
Also, be sure to check out the Daughters of Destiny contest on my website. It’ll be ongoing from Dec. 15 – Jan. 31. It’s a two-part event, so look over the information, then invite all your friends…and their friends…and their friends to participate!
Good to have you today, Delia! Wishing you all the best with Destiny's Dream.
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