Spotlight on Sophia Knightly
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Sophia Knightly
Sophia Knightly
Her stories are always character driven. Sophia says, “Once I know who my characters are, what they want most in life and what their private fears are, then a plot begins to stir in my mind and all kinds of possibilities emerge based on their outlook on life and love.”
“The men are hot, alpha types who have a strong sense of integrity. Underneath their often tough persona, lurks a soft spot for the heroine and they are always protective of her. The women are equally strong and they stand up for themselves. Sometimes it seems as if the characters won’t be able to work through what’s keeping them apart, but in the end, love triumphs.”
“I write romance because love is one of the strongest motivators in life and it can completely change or heal a person. To me, a most satisfying book is one that lingers in my mind and makes me smile at the end. I write with high emotion, whether I’m giggling as I create a funny scene or teary eyed at the heartwarming moments.”
Two of Sophia’s back list books are now available as ebooks. Both Sold on You, a holiday romantic comedy, and Wild for You, a romantic suspense, are set in South Florida. The books have two related protagonists – Dr. Marcos Calderon in Sold on You is the overprotective older brother of lively Marisol Calderon in Wild for You. Her foodie romantic comedy, Grill Me, Baby will be released by Samhain Publishing in the summer of 2012.
Come join Sophia on her website at www.sophiaknightly.com , follow on Twitter @sophiaknightly, and Facebook “like” author page at http://on.fb.me/vGfJ5t
SOLD ON YOU:
Confirmed bachelor Dr. Marcos Calderon is in hot water. He needs to come up with a fake fiancée fast or he’ll disappoint his beloved grandma who’s arriving on the next flight to meet her. Proper social worker Gabriela Morales should fit the bill—but tonight, in that sexy, slit-to-there red evening gown, she looks anything but proper. Gabriela only volunteered for the hospital’s holiday charity bachelorette auction to benefit a cause dear to her heart. Now she’s reeling from the hot doctor’s bid of fifteen thousand dollars for a weekend date with her! She’s not sure what Dr. Handsome has in mind, but the smoldering look in his eyes is unmistakable…
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WILD FOR YOU:
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Detective Clay Blackthorne figures he’ll have his hands full when he promises to safeguard an old college pal’s sister without letting her know what he’s up to. Sassy Marisol is used to doing whatever she wants—and right now her plan is to shake up the hot detective’s hard-edged demeanor. But the fun turns to danger when a mystery stalker bent on marrying her marks her as his prey. As passion ignites and Marisol falls for the tender heart buried beneath the tough detective’s chest, Clay’s true identity is revealed and she begins to wonder who—if anyone—she can trust…
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