Welcome Lissa Vincent: Heroine of "Second Time's The Charm"

Today I'm happy to welcome someone who isn't the author to my blog - instead, we're sitting down to visit with Lissa Vincent, the heroine of author Melissa Keir's new release (it's now out and available) Second Time's The Charm from Rebel Ink Press.

I found I really like Lissa and can relate to her.  At the end of the interview she asks a question "Would you date your best friend's ex-husband?".  Once upon a time and long ago, I did.  It was a rather sticky situation and caused a lot of issues.  Let's just say I didn't find - or even want - a happily ever after which is a good thing since the whole relationship went south faster than migrating birds.

Lissa, however, handles it much better than I did and it seems she's got a shot at the whole HEA thing but you'll have to read the book to find out!

Join Lissa and I...bring your cup of coffee or tall glass of tea or whatever you prefer.

1.       Lissa, welcome to my blog. I’d love to get to know you so can you tell us three words best describing you? Thank you for having me visit today.  I’m so excited to have a moment to myself!  Three words that describe me… obviously Mom, and if you ask the boys, they would say nag (sometimes it is the only thing that gets them to pick up their rooms), and caring.

2.       I understand you’re divorced.  What can you tell us about your ex-husband, Steve? I thought Steve was my prince charming but when we were dating, we were both young and immature.  As we got older, we grew apart.  That was probably my fault. I spent a lot of time on the boys.  They were my life.  Steve became very angry with me and then began to spend more time out with his friends from work.  He is a wonderful dad but he just wasn’t the man for me.  He made me feel very unattractive and even teased me about my insecurities.

3.        You’re a mother of two boys.  What’s the favorite thing you like to do with your sons for fun? We love to throw the football around the yard when the weather permits.  It is fun spending time with the boys.  Something is always happening.  Last week, we built the giant Star Wars’ Lego Millennium Falcon ship and played with them for hours. 

4.        What attracted you to Alex in the first place? The thing that attracted me about Alex was what a great father he was.  He was there for his son when he was in the hospital and never put his ex-wife down.  Of course, he made me feel like I was the most beautiful woman in the world and the most important person in his life.

5.        Are you afraid of committing to another relationship? I am nervous about another relationship.  I was married for a long time and Steve really messed with my self-esteem.  I also know the statistics, second marriages don’t have a great track record.  We are going to have a lot to work through as we blend a family.  But I love Alex and know that he is the perfect man for me.

6.       What is your favorite guilty pleasure? My favorite guilty pleasure is a bubble bath.  I love to indulge in that girly pleasure, soft lights and music playing softly.  I love to have those few moments to myself to escape from the daily stresses of being a working mom.

7.        Describe what you would consider the ultimate romantic evening. An ultimate romantic evening is a night out with my love.  We would have a delicious dinner at an intimate restaurant, then head out for a play at a local theater, followed by some passion back home.

8.        Do you dictate your story to your author or does she control what happens? I dictated my story.  Poor Melissa just had to go along for the ride.  Now the only thing that I have to complain about is that some things had to be cut, like one of Steve’s tirades.  I really wanted to show what Steve put me through.

9.       Let’s talk about your job.  Tell us what you do for a living and if you love it or hate it? Did you choose it? I’m a receptionist at a local pediatrician’s office.  I love being able to help families, especially when they are stressed about their child’s illness.   I went back to work when things started getting difficult at home.  I wanted to find something that would allow me to feel worthwhile.  Cold and Flu season keeps me busy but I love being around children.

10.   Can you name a song that is “yours”, that describes how you feel about yourself or your love? Or if not a song, a movie!  I love the song “When All is Said and Done” from the Mama Mia soundtrack.  The song makes me think about how Alex and I have faced a life and are together now. We aren’t to blame for the past but are going to look to the future, together.

Thank you Lee Ann for having me today.  I hope everyone will check out my story and see just how Alex and I found love.  After all, would you date your best friend’s ex-husband?

Second Time’s the Charm releases April 3^rd from Rebel Ink Press. 

Blurb:

A middle-aged divorced woman with two children must find her way back to love after a devastating divorce leaves her with no self-confidence in herself or even in love. Lissa's ex-husband has shredded her self-esteem, so she has thrown herself into her children and job. An emergency life threatening illness of her best friend's son puts her on the path to romance. Lissa finds her new love in an unexpected way...introduced by his ex-wife. Who knew that first time loves could lead to second chances? 

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Forever Love (Love Again Anthology) Feb. 2012

Second Time's the Charm- April 2012

Protecting His Wolfe- June 2012