The Island Series by Rie Anders Genre: Contemporary Romance
How did you come up with the name of this book?
The story of Julie Hunter was not originally planned. When
I wrote ‘Pavey Boulevard’, the first in the Island Series, it was
supposed to be a standalone novel. The vision for that story was so clear to
me, the words so strong in my mind. I was thrilled to have it published. As the
first book unfolded, I realized there was a much deeper story to Julie. Looking
back at the storyline now, and then throughout ‘On Island’, the second
in the series, I saw I was building her story all along. It was unintentional
at first, but then opportunities in the development of the first two started
presenting themselves for me. I couldn’t resist the chance to lay the
foundation of incredible growth and maturation for Julie.
When Julie’s story begins in ‘Hunter’s Moon’, I wanted her
to be tired. I wanted her to be ready for more, and yet still conflicted. She
has never really processed what happened to her, nor has anyone ever challenged
her to be anything different. On a superficial level, she is still seen as the
island party girl. Those around her are waiting for the moment when she finally
lets go.
For Julie, the sacrifice has to be extraordinary. It has
to force her to give up control. When everything is at stake, she finds the
determination to dig deep and let everything go. I believe that in opening her
heart and her soul, she makes a decision that is true and honest and really
culminates her transformation.
I read a poem called ‘The Promise of a Hunter’s Moon’ and
it felt serendipitous that it should be the name of the story. A Hunters Moon
is supposed to be a time of cleansing; of starting over. And that is exactly
what Julie does.
What is your favorite part of this book and why?
I would love to
tell you that, but I can’t…it would give away the best part. What I can say
about it, is that it is so classically Julie that you will be laughing, and
rolling your eyes at the same time. The scene was so much more than her
actions. It was about knowing that your friends (you true friends), will
understand, and love you, no matter what.
If you could spend time with a character from your book
whom would it be? And what would you do during that day?
I would totally hang out with Mia Brooks from ‘Dear
Santa, Define Good”. She is a kick-ass, world champion snowmobiler and yet,
super fun, and sweet, and smart. I would love to go out into the mountains of
Wyoming and sled all day long with her.
Are your characters based on real people or did they all come
entirely from your imagination?
Some are, some aren’t. Ideas come to me all the time,
sometimes in horribly inconvenient locations. I carry a notebook with me ALL
THE TIME so that I don’t lose an idea. I have a story coming out in 2022 that
is set in Kentucky during the lead up to the Kentucky Derby, and some of my
characters are based on the people I met while on a recent research trip. It
was fun to add people to the story that I hadn’t originally planned on. That is
the best part about writing…I get to make stuff up. Full disclosure? Jason in
the Island Trilogy is based on a boyfriend I had. I never intended his fate
when I wrote the story, and I remember writing that scene on an airplane,
crying. My daughter was sitting next to me at the time, and she poked me
asking, “What’s the matter?” I hadn’t even realized I was crying. That was kind
of cathartic for me.
Pavey
Boulevard
Island
Series Book 1
by
Rie Anders
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
When
Shaye dropped out of college mid-semester, and moved to Lopez Island
for the summer, she’d hoped to figure out what she wanted to do
with the rest of her life. Instead, she reconnects with childhood
friends Jason and Nick, and good intentions spiral into harrowing
confrontations. The summer ends in tragedy and Shaye flees the
Island, haunted by her mistakes.
Eight
years later, Shaye is forced to return to the place she’d hoped
never to see again. Now, she must face the people, and the pain she
left behind. She must confront the person she was, and decide who she
will become. Can Shaye forgive herself enough to let the past go, and
let love in?
Growing
up on Island the sister of Nick and Jason Reid was not easy when it
came to dating. All the guys looked at her as a sister and the
island's darling daughter. Evie runs the bakery and when her brother
hires Attorney, Ethan Archer, to run the Island office, she thinks he
is going to be just another friend.
Ethan
is a cowboy at heart and a gentleman. Not wanting to ruin his career
and his friendship with his boss, he steers clear of a romantic
attachment to Evie. But their friendship grows until one night they
cross the line and change their friendship forever. As their
relationship begins to grow the past comes back to haunt Ethan and
could destroy another relationship for Evie.
"This
book is so incredibly moving, and quite honestly, there are parts
that are, just laugh out loud, righteously hilarious. Evie Reid is
kind and good, and loving, and Ethan has to be the sexiest man
alive. Not only is this a beautiful story of love and family, but
holy smokes, Ethan and Evie are so sexy." - Chelsey S.
"Can
I please just move in next door to these people? In this second book,
Anders builds on the relationships of all the characters from her
first novel and introduces us to some incredible new additions to
the story. Her ability to weave them in, and make you fall in love
with them, is extraordinary. Find a couple of hours to yourself,
because you won't be able to put it down." Lisa L.
From a young age,
Julie Hunter had her whole life planned. She would inherit her
parents' vineyard and live happily ever with her childhood
sweetheart, her first and forever love. When he dies, however, her
dreams die with him. She retreats within herself, burying her wounds
under a facade of hedonism and debauchery.
Over the years, her
friends have come to accept her sometimes crass behavior. But as
Julie matures, she tires of the act. When she inherits the vineyard,
she decides to chase her dreams on her own and develop the property
into a world class resort.
Enter Dax Bentley, a
prominent Seattle investor. She finds herself drawn to his sleek,
polished demeanor. But her construction manager, Riley Johnson,
challenges her motives. He forces her to examine her feelings, and
her true self.
Julie, Riley, and
Dax find themselves grappling with a history of lost loves and past
resentments. With the future of her resort at stake, Julie must learn
that sometimes you have to let go of that which is most precious to
get what your heart desires.
Rie
grew up in the Pacific Northwest and spent her summers as a child in
the San Juan Islands.
"Pavey
Boulevard", released in 2018, is the story of Shaye Richards &
Nick Reid, and is the first in the Island Series. The second in the
series, "On Island", released in May, 2019, continues the
saga with Evie Reid, the sister of Nick, and her love story with
Ethan Archer.
Rie
currently lives in Texas with her family and returns home to the
Pacific Northwest as often as she can.
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