An Interview with Romance Author Sharon C. Cooper

The Irresistible Husband series was the brain child of my friend, Sharon C. Cooper. Sharon and I have been friends for over a decade, and the Irresistible Husband series is the third collaboration we’ve worked on together. The hero in my novel, Marry Me, is the cousin of the hero in her novel, so I asked Sharon to answer some questions so you can get to know her better and get the scoop on her book, Kiss Me.

What is your greatest accomplishment as an author so far?

Whew…this is a hard question. I can think of so many moments that blew me away (getting nominated and winning awards, hitting the USA Today Bestsellers list, penning forty books, etc). However, if I have to pick just one great accomplishment, I guess I would have to say attracting super fans. Lol. I know, that’s probably not what you were expecting, but it blows my mind when I receive emails from readers. My heart swells when they tell me how much they enjoy my work, and when they talk about specific characters and ask about next books. AND it cracks me up when they give me ideas for future stories! NOTE: some are good ideas! The fact that they take the time to reach out, despite everyone’s busy schedule, means so much to me. So attracting fans is my greatest accomplishment.

For readers who don’t know you, where do you suggest they start in your catalogue of books?

I write in different genres (contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and romantic comedy). So I guess it would depend on what the reader enjoys. Since my favorite genre is romantic suspense – I’d suggest VINDICATED. Available at the following retailers: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Apple.

Which of your books would make a great movie?

I would LOVE to see all of my books on the big (or small) screen! Lol. But the ones that I would like to see on there the most would be RENDEZVOUS WITH DANGER, SEDUCING THE BOSS LADY, and maybe TEMPTED.

How do you pamper yourself?

I’m easy. Curling up with an entertaining book in my recliner is pure joy! Lol. BUT I also find giving myself a manicure to be relaxing. I also enjoy bubble baths and weekend get aways with my hubby (my favorite person in the world).

Who should play you in the movie about your life, and why did you choose this actress?

Man…this is a good question! There are two actresses who I LOVE their work – Nia Long and Regina King. They are talented and know how to embrace a role! I would want the role to play me offered to both of them in hopes of one of them saying yes! LOL.

Give the title of three books on your home bookshelf.

“One Day My Soul Just Opened Up” by Iyanla Vanzant

“Sexy/Dangerous” by Beverly Jenkins

“The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

Tell us about your Irresistible Husband novel, Kiss Me.

He’s in love with his best friend, but she doesn’t believe in happily ever afters.

Chief financial officer Chase Kennedy has always lived life on the edge until he almost died a year ago in a car crash. He now realizes life is too fragile to keep taking it for granted. That’s why he proposed marriage to his best friend, Wynter Garrett. He’s in love with her, but she refuses to see him as more than a friend.

Wynter owns a multimillion-dollar business, and the last thing she has time for is a love life. Besides, she doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after. But when Chase tells her that he wants to be more than friends, she’s annoyed. Of course, she loves him—but why tamper with their friendship when it’s already perfect?

But after one smoking-hot kiss, Wynter rethinks her stance on their relationship. Maybe friends do make the best lovers…and husbands.

Who was your least favorite character in the book? Who was your favorite?

Okay, I’ll start with my favorite. I LOVED Chase! I’m always attracted to a man who knows what he wants and is not afraid to go after it! That’s Chase. He’s in love with his best friend (Wynter), and he knows deep in his heart that they’re perfect together – as more than just best friends. He not only loves Wynter, but he cherishes and looks out for her. Sigh…I just love him…

To be honest, I liked all of the characters in KISS ME, but if I had to pick one that might’ve been my least favorite, it would be Marcella. She works for Chase, and though he told her that he wasn’t interested in her, she pursued him anyway. Flirting every chance she got. That made for a couple uncomfortable moments for Chase in their workplace (and outside of it).

How is the final novel different from when you originally started writing the story?

KISS ME changed a few times. Lol. That happens with practically every story. One of the biggest changes – Chase was originally “Urban”. Yes, that was his name, but it didn’t flow, so I changed it. Also, I had entertained this story being a love triangle…it didn’t work. Lol.

Please share an excerpt from Kiss Me.

Chase was slow to respond and took another sip of his coffee before setting the cup on a coaster on top of the desk. He stood, and Wynter watched him stroll around the desk to where she was standing.

It took all of her control not to take a step back when he crowded her space. But she held her ground.

“I was thinking that I’m tired of tap-dancing around my feelings for you. I have suggested on more than one occasion that we consider dating, but you blow me off.”

Wynter threw up her hands and let them fall to her side. “Because it’s crazy.”

“Is it?” he asked, stepping close enough for her to smell coffee and peppermint on his breath.

If they both moved in a few inches, their lips would be touching. If that happened, Wynter could live out a recent fantasy of kissing him in her office.

Curiosity was killing her. She wanted to know what he tasted like—which was new.

“Is it really that crazy that I want you to be my woman? Because from where I’m standing, you want that, too.”

Wynter stiffened when he cupped her chin ever so gently and brought their faces even closer.

“I have a feeling you’re just as curious as I am on what it would be like for us to date. That would explain why you wore this gorgeous dress for me. Or why you wore makeup, even though you don’t need it. Or why you switched up your red lipstick for a softer color. A color that makes me want to kiss you and see how you respond to me.”

Wynter swallowed hard. Her nipples pebbled and pushed uncomfortable against her lace bra as her gaze dropped to his mouth. Her heart and the swirling butterflies in her gut were saying—go for it! Live a little. Kiss him. Yet her brain was screaming, don’t you dare!

But she wanted to. He was right—curiosity and the lack of sex had her wanting to do more than kiss him.

Maybe just a little peck.

Chase lowered his head and was a breath away from connecting his mouth to hers when the office door flew open.

Wynter jumped back as if she’d been burned, and Chase’s hand fell from her chin.

“Hey, Wyn, I just wanted to…” Her assistant Heidi stopped short.

The woman’s voice trailed off as her gaze bounced from Wynter to Chase and back again. Her whole face transformed when a slow smile kicked up the corners of her lips.

“Hey, Chase. I didn’t realize you were in here. Sorry to interrupt whatever I, uhh, was interrupting.” She started backing out of the office. “You know what? I’ll just leave you two alone.”

“No, wait!” Wynter said a little too forcefully and scurried away from Chase. “What did you need?”

“I didn’t need anything. I just wanted to make sure you saw the nine o’clock meeting I added to your schedule.”

“Yes, I did. Thanks for the heads-up, though.”

“Okay, I’ll just leave you two alone. Carry on. Act like I wasn’t here,” she said, giggling on her way out the door.

Wynter huffed, “People are going to think that we—”

“I don’t give a damn what people think,” he said and approached her. “All I care about is you and what you think. So, are you going to run scared? Or are you going to give me a chance to show you how amazing we can be together?”

Thanks so much for stopping by and answering my questions. Readers, be sure to pick up Kiss Me and visit Sharon at her links below.

Check out my interview with our other writing buddy in this series, Sheryl Lister.

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USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper loves anything involving romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life. She writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, as well as romantic comedy and enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Sharon’s stories have won numerous awards over the years. Most recently, she’s won a Reading Warriors Choice Award – The Beverly Jenkins Author of the Year (2021) and The Rochelle Alers Best Series award for her Atlanta’s Finest (Romantic Suspense) series (2021 & 2022). When Sharon isn’t writing, she’s hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work, or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, visit www.sharoncooper.net.

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