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Dr. Alexander Dominican needs a mother for his infant daughter. Motherless himself from birth, he refuses to let his daughter grow up without one. He’s convinced kindergarten teacher Mary Adams is the answer to his dilemma. When he offers Mary a marriage of convenience, he has no idea he’s setting into motion a destiny that has taken him seven hundred years to fulfill.
Mary Adams needs to pay her deceased husband’s gambling debts, and Alex’s offer of marriage seems to be the answer to her prayers. But on the day of their marriage, Mary begins to have strange hallucinations—memories of another woman’s life. A life that had taken place centuries before and somehow seems frighteningly familiar.
Before Mary can figure out why she’s hallucinating, it becomes clear that someone in Alex’s house is out to destroy her. Could it be one of Alex’s sinister servants, or could it be Alex himself? Until she can learn the answer, Mary knows she must keep her distance from Alex, but he’s reawakening a hidden desire—a deep longing—that she can’t ignore. But will following her heart lead her to eternal love or to a nightmare that will never end?
The only way to discover the truth is to unravel centuries of…Tangled Memories.
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Have you attended a high school reunion? What did you learn?
I’ve attended a couple high school reunions. At my tenth, I learned that the popular girls were not as pretty any more and that I was just as successful as the girls I compared myself to in high school. People talked to me and remembered me with fondness. I still had that high school mentality and was completely amazed by their friendliness. After all, I was shy back then and not a bit outgoing. But I’d grown up and so had they.
I had my own high school reunions in mind when I wrote The Reunion Game, now 99 cents at 1 Place for Romance.
Maria at Night Owl Book Reviews said about the book: “The Reunion Game by Jan Scarbrough is a fun, lighthearted romance about the shy girl who grows up and wants a second chance with the boy who got away.”
What hobbies do you actively pursue?
I continue to get my “horse fix” once a week by taking a riding lesson. I ride American Saddlebred horses. At my lessons, I’ve ridden a five gaited mare and a grand old guy who was once a world champion named Mr. Snuffleupagus. Being able to ride different and challenging horses keeps me on my toes, always learning.
Beatles or Monkees? Why?
I’m old enough to have been a Beatlemaniac. I actually saw them in concert when I was thirteen. The ticket cost $5.50. I remember watching them run to second base where the stage was located. My screams turned to tears of joy. Over the years, I think the music the Beatles made has stood the test of time. They changed culture in the 1960’s, for better or worse, and they will always be remembered for that.
How did you start your writing career?
Although I had thought about writing a book, I had never gathered the courage to try it. But after being in intensive care for four days and almost dying, I decided I couldn’t stall any longer. If I wanted something so badly, I had to make it happen. I almost missed my chance.
Tell us about your latest release.
My August release is actually the re-release of my book that was a finalist in the Golden Heart contest. The beauty of e-books is that they can be available forever. Tangled Memories started out as an e-book in 1999 much ahead of its time. It then was published by a small paranormal print publisher, ImaJinn Books. When I received my rights back, I contracted with another e-publisher. And with my rights returned again, I will see the book published by Turquoise Morning Press.
Tangled Memories had a 4 Star Review from the Romantic Times Magazine. It is a “contemporary reincarnation Gothic” that is told in the first person with reincarnation flashbacks.
Plotter or Pantser? Why?
I’m a bit of both. I like to know where I’m going but I never know how I’m gong to get there. Characters sometimes surprise me. Like the time the hero turned out to be a virgin.
What group did you hang out with in high school?
The “Journalism crowd” of course! They were the intellectuals, what we’d call today the geeks. Besides, the foreign exchange students hung around in that crowd and I had a crush on the cute boy from England.
Lovely interview Jan and a lovely book I might add.
Wow, Jan, these are things I never knew about you. Great interview.
Great interview Jan! Can’t wait to read Tangled Memories.
Great interview. I, too, like to get my horse fix, though I can do it in the comfort of my own KY horse farm. We own a breed similar to the Saddlebred but not as high strung – the Tennessee Walker. Both the Saddlebred and the Walkers are beautiful horses and such a comfortable ride. It’s great to know someone else who appreciates these gorgeous animals.
TANGLED MEMORIES Is on my TBR list. If it’s anything like your MY LORD RAVEN, I know I’ll love it!
Great interview! I know what you mean about high school reunions. At my 30th last month, I was suprised, too when popular kids seemed interested in me. I had to keep reminding myself that we’re all grown up now
Thanks everyone for stopping by.
So sorry to be late, but I had to leave a comment. I relate to you on several levels, Jan – the need for the horse fix and the shyness in high school. Great interview. I can’t wait to read Tangled Memories, but I’ve got my eye on a few of your other books, too.
1PlaceForRomance thanks Jan Scarbrough and all the commenters for stopping by our blog. Best of happiness.