Today we have a guest post by Malia Mallory
Five Facts About Tabitha
Thank you so much for hosting me! Today, I thought I'd give
readers a little more background information about Tabitha, one of my main
characters. She meets the hero, Marcus while on vacationHis
Need, Her Desire. Their story continues in New York City in His Desire,
Her Surrender. Though her
in Hawaii in
From the books, readers will learn that Tabitha is a spunky
brunette who works at a law firm. Marcus introduces her to some light bondage
and other games and she discovers a side to her personality she didn't even
guess was there. But that is just the beginning.
Writers usually have information in reserve in case it is
needed in the book or simply to allow us to write with depth about our
characters. So what are some things I know about Tabitha that weren't included
for the reader?
1. Tabitha was an
athlete in high school. She has always been physically fit and enjoyed sports.
She was a multi-season athlete - volleyball in the fall and softball in the
spring.
2. Tabitha grew up in
a loving family. She is a well-adjusted character. She has insecurities like
everyone, but she isn't emotionally damaged. That isn't true of all my
characters. She is standard girl next door material with no major traumas.
3. Tabitha hasn't
found her vocation. She's smart and enthusiastic. She went to college and came
out with a liberal arts degree. She started at the law firm thinking it would
be temporary, but it has turned into something longer. However, she doesn't
view it as her career.
4. Tabitha has an
adventurous side. She ends up by herself on vacation in Hawaii and at first,
she considers returning home, but she sticks with it. When Marcus introduces
her to some bondage, she's surprised, but willing to try. She doesn't jump
right in, she thinks and considers, but she usually ends up taking the new
path.
5. Tabitha enjoys
art. She loves perusing galleries and museums. She keeps a sketchbook and draws
in it frequently. She even dabbles in a bit of painting from time to time.
I hope you enjoyed learning more about Tabitha. Have you
ever wondered about the backstory for some of your favorite characters?
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Blurb for His
Desire, Her Surrender
Tabitha Quinn's Hawaii vacation was anything but ordinary.
Dominant billionaire Marcus Granger saved her life, swept her into his bed, and
then left her heartbroken. Now she's back in New York, mourning the man she's
sure she'll never see again.
Marcus may have left handprints on her skin, but Tabitha's
left handprints on his heart: he tracks her down, and they resume the sizzling
affair they began in the islands.
Tabitha belongs to Marcus body and soul in bed, but she
worries she doesn't belong in his high-stakes world. They've already dodged a
murder attempt, and now Marcus is fighting off a competitor's takeover. When
the rival company obtains critical information, suspicion falls on Tabitha. She
has to prove she's innocent--and worthy to wear Marcus's collar.
Excerpt from His
Desire, Her Surrender
Marcus tapped his
stomach. "I don't know about you, but I'm getting hungry. If you fix
something, I'll reward you later. Deal?"
"Sure."
Tabitha pulled chicken from the refrigerator as Marcus left her to find her way
around the kitchen. She planned to cook something quick and easy on the
stovetop. She located onions, chopped them and tossed them into a sauté pan.
Further searching turned up rice and spices. A little saffron and cardamom and
she'd have something tasty.
Once everything
was in the pan, she tracked down the makings of a salad. That would do, she
thought, chicken and rice with salad. Simple but appetizing.
As she set the
table, Marcus reappeared, towels in hand. "I thought you might want one
for sitting." He spread one on the chair at the head of the table and the
other on the chair to the side.
Tabitha handed
Marcus the salad bowl. "This whole nudity thing. I'm not sure if I'd get
used to it. Might get chilly."
Marcus stole a
carrot slice out of the salad and tossed it in his mouth. "I imagine so.
But it can be a fun change of pace."
"Yes."
Tabitha brought the chicken and rice to the table, and they settled in.
Marcus gazed on
the food with appreciation. "This is great. I'm starving."
"I hope you
like it. I make it quite often."
Marcus placed one
hand on her thigh as he took a bite with the other.
Tabitha's fork
stopped in mid-air as heat flooded her. She was glad for the towel underneath
her. The last thing she wanted was to stain the upholstery.
Marcus massaged
her skin and slid his hand between her thighs.
Tabitha set down
her fork. "Marcus!"
He continued
eating. "Yes?"
"I can't eat
when you do that."
"You
can't?" He took another bite of chicken, clearly enjoying it. His fingers
searched her intimate recesses.
Tabitha pursed her
lips, displaying an amused frown. "No. I'm too distracted."
"Mmm. That is unfortunate. This meal is
wonderful."
"It's hard to
think about eating right now."
Marcus maintained
his innocent air while he explored her moistening skin. "Really? I'm
having no trouble at all." He ingested another bite.
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Malia Mallory Biography
Malia Mallory lives in Hawaii with her husband and daughter.
She's been working with words since alphabet blocks rolled into her crib, not
only writing her own work but copy editing and proofreading the work of others.
She has loved to read about relationships since she first sneaked off with her
mother's Harlequin.
Malia Mallory is the best-selling author of The ABCs of Erotica series, which covers
the erotic spectrum from BDSM to ménage and everything in between. More
releases in the series are on the way. She has also released the Mia's Cop Craving series and Santa's Backdoor Baby. Malia’s books
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