Sweethearts Eric Leidheldt and Desiree Chauveau are spending a weekend at his uncle’s cabin when they encounter two strangers cutting wood. Eric is knocked unconscious, and Desi is viciously attacked. The following day two police officers come to their apartment to arrest Desi. Her assailants are dead, murdered with an axe, and her fingerprints are on it. She confesses, but is she really guilty? Eric is determined to stand by her, but the physical and emotional effects of the attack severely challenge their relationship.
Targeted Age Group:: Adult
What Inspired You to Write Your Book?
The initial trigger was a single line, quoting one of the assailants. I wrote the beginning, and the characters took it from there. Although the plot involves violent crimes, I always wanted the focus to be on Eric and Desi’s relationship. The violence doesn’t appear on the page and is further distanced from the reader by having the story told from Eric’s viewpoint. Although Desi’s descriptions are not explicit, they might still be triggering for some readers. I never imagined the Wild Rose Press, primarily a feel-good romance publisher, would want to publish a story like this. I submitted the first 500 words to the Hooked on a Book Competition, where it placed second. One of the judges asked to see the full manuscript, and next thing I knew it was under contract!
How Did You Come up With Your Characters?
I think it was more like they came to me, introduced themselves, and hung around to chat. I didn't consciously invent anything except their names. Eric has always been a favorite name of mine, and I wanted a surname that wasn't too common. Desi's name sounded like poetry to me.
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