Amazon Bestselling author Anna del Mar writes hot, smart romances that soothe the soul, challenge the mind, and satisfy the heart. Her stories focus on strong heroines struggling to find their place in the world and the brave, sexy, kickass heroes who defy their limits to protect the women they love. A Georgetown University graduate, Anna enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and the sea. Writing is her addiction, her drug of choice, and what she wants to do all the time. The extraordinary men and women she met during her years as a Navy wife inspire the fabulous heroes and heroines at the center of her stories. When she stays put—which doesn’t happen very often—she splits her time between Colorado and Florida, where she lives with her indulgent husband and a very opinionated cat.
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Q: What’s inside the mind of a romance author?
A: A hot, sexy, brawny but sensitive alpha fighting his demons. A smart heroine struggling to find her place in the world. A relationship driven by chemistry and mutual attraction, but fraught with dangers and unsurmountable obstacles. And a satisfying, heart-melting happy ending. How’s that for a busy, busy mind?
Q: Tell us why readers should buy The Guardian.
A: Readers should buy The Guardian if they’re looking for a fun, smart, heart-warming, romantic suspense adventure that will take them on an unforgettable journey to the fringes of the Serengeti in the company of the delicious but mysterious game warden Matthias Hawking and the feisty Jade Romo.
Jade’s a smart, tough, cynical journalist who doesn’t believe in forevers. Matthias is a decorated ex-SEAL engaged in a fierce battle against ruthless poachers. But he’s also so much more. He’s got secrets, just like Jade does, and he’s committed to justice even if it’s at the expense of his own life. When Jade defies the poachers and lands at the top of the warlord’s kill list, Matthias will do anything in his power to protect the woman who has captured his heart.
Q: What makes a good romantic suspense novel?
A: A strong, twisting plot, an awesome setting and smart, clever, conflicted characters who challenge terrible odds and evolve to challenge and love each other throughout the story. Interesting secondary characters help. The stakes must be high, that’s a big one for me, with issues that matter in and out of bed, to each person and but also to all of us, to the human race. Oh, and a sweet, happy ending. That’s key for me.
Q: Where can readers find out more about you and your work?
A: www.Annadelmar.com. It’s all in there. I promise.
Q: What has writing taught you?
A: You’ve asked me this one before. Haven’t you? Writing has taught me perseverance: she who writes to The End gets to tell the story. Open-mindedness & diversity: the world is a wild, wide place where different strokes please different folks and the human story comes together like the patches of a marvellous, colourful quilt. Humility: no matter how much you know, you can always learn more. Joy: when you spend your days doing what you love, happiness takes root in your heart.
PS: Would you like to see the images that inspired many of the pivotal scenes in The Guardian? Click here to see my pictures of Africa.
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