To celebrate the release of Beyond The Mist, Book #2 in Lake Lanier Mysteries, I wanted to bring back a few of my favorite highlights from Book # 1, Beneath The Lake. So, let’s travel back in time to Sidney, GA before the construction of Lake Sidney Lanier, where you’ll meet Bobby Reynolds. What better way to draw interest in a debut novel than a hunky hero that’s the epitome of the perfect man? But before we dive into his attributes, let me give you a taste of the backdrop.

A ghost town submerged beneath Atlanta’s famous man-made Lake Lanier reportedly lures victims to a watery grave. But when Lacey Montgomery’s car spins out of control and hurtles into the depths of the icy water, she awakens in the arms of a stranger, in a town she’s never heard of—34 years before she was born.

     When the 2012 lawyer tangles with the 1949 hunk, fire and ice swirl into a stream of sweltering desire.

Let’s meet Bobby Reynolds.

Where are you from, Bobby?

Tell us a bit about Beneath The Lake.

What did you think the first time you saw Lacey Madison Montgomery?

That is so sweet. What was your second thought? 

Bobby Reynolds: Ornery, stubborn, determined, and fascinating, Lacey stole my heart, like no woman I’ve ever known.

That’s better. Did you feel it was love at first sight?

Bobby Reynolds: I’ve never thought much about love at first sight, but I guess that’s what happened between us. We certainly had a connection.

What do you like most about her?

A determined tenacious woman brought to you by fate. Very cool. Let’s get to the nitty gritty. How would you describe Lacey?

Bobby Reynolds: Beautiful, sensual, sexy as hell, but most of all, she has guts, compassion and integrity.

Perfect. How would she describe you?

Bobby Reynolds: Ha, that depends on what I was up to before you ask her. In truth, she has the crazy idea that I’m perfect.

What made you choose architecture as a career?

Bobby Reynolds: I think I was a born architect. From ABC block towers to tree houses to the homes I built for Sandy and Lacey. Architectural design is just in my blood.

What is your biggest fear?

How do you relax?

Bobby Reynolds: That depends on the year, dear lady. In 1949, working on my car relaxed me, but in 2012 I found a whole lot more I could get into. Lacey relaxes me too, but I understand the details of that may not be acceptable on this venue.

Who is your favorite fictional character and why?

What is the best piece of advice you ever received?

Bobby Reynolds: Without a doubt, when my sister, Sandy, said, “Don’t give up on Lacey. She never gave up on you.” Hey, thanks for the interview on Wild Women Authors. Lacey has had the spotlight a few times, but this was my first interview and I enjoyed being here.

And we enjoyed having you.

Now let’s talk with Casi.

What movies or books have had an impact on your career as a writer and why?

Madeline L’Engle’sWrinkle In Time inspired me in forth grade. From that moment on, time slips intrigued me. But my first romance was with Nick Montgomery, Jude Deveraux’s Knight In Shining Armor. My heroine, Lacey Madison Montgomery, evolved from Nick. Time travel movies usually catch my attention too, from Back To The Future to The Lake Houseto a little known 1979 love story that starred Lindsey Wagner, The Two Lives Of Jennie Logan. If you haven’t seen it, pick up a copy. It will touch your heart.

What event in your private life were you able to bring to this story and how do you feel it impacted the novel?

I definitely pulled my dysfunctional past relationships into Lace, and some of her broken past. The internal conflict of Bobby and Lacey both came from my past as well. They worked through their issues quite a bit faster than I did, though.

Tell us a bit about your publisher: how did you hear about them and what influenced your decision to submit to them?

What project[s] are you working on now?

What’s up next for you?

We just purchased a home on the north shores of Lake Lanier and who knows what my muse may find lurking beyond the Lake.

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