Susan Mallery Q&A - Summer Days, Book 7 of Fool's Gold
New York Times bestselling author
Susan Mallery has entertained millions of readers with her witty and
emotional stories about women and the relationships that move them.
Publisher’s Weekly calls Susan’s prose “luscious and
provocative,” and Booklist says, “Novels don’t get much better
than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb
storytelling.” Visit Susan online at www.susanmallery.com.
Tell us about SUMMER DAYS.
Summer Days is the perfect beach read.
It’s funny, romantic, sexy, and it’s light both in tone and in
actual weight – you can toss the paperback into your beach bag and
go. (It’s also available wherever ebooks are sold.)
Heidi Simpson had a vagabond childhood
with her grandfather. The one thing she wanted most in the world was
a home of her own. Now, in her late 20s, she finally has one, but her
ranch is put on the line by a scam her grandfather pulled in order to
pay for a friend’s surgery. Rafe Stryker is the son of the woman
whose money was stolen, and the first of the Stryker brothers to move
to Fool’s Gold. He’s on a tear when he arrives, determined to
protect his mother’s interests at all costs.
Since possession is nine-tenths of the
law, neither is willing to leave the ranch until a judge can decide
the matter. Sparks fly right from page one between Heidi and Rafe!
The people of Fool’s Gold take sides in a pretty hysterical way.
You can find Summer Days wherever books
are sold – bookstores, online, even the grocery store check-out
line. You can read a free excerpt on my website, www.susanmallery.com
or in the free app for iPhone and Android
(www.mobileroadie.com/apps/susanmallery).
Who are these Fool’s Gold cheerleaders I keep hearing about?
Oh, the cheerleaders are beyond
fabulous! This year’s squad is made up of 60 Fool’s Gold super
fans who are earning prizes all summer for telling other readers
about Fool’s Gold. They’re driving around with Fool’s Gold car
magnets, wearing Fool’s Gold T-shirts, handing out bookmarks like
candy to everyone they meet.
For those of my followers who have never read a Fool’s Gold book, tell us about the small town known as the Land of Happy Endings.
Summer Days is the seventh book in my
series set in fictional Fool’s Gold, California. Fool’s Gold is a
small town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a quaint
place where people truly support each other – mostly with
casseroles. And margaritas. Women rule in Fool’s Gold. For many
years, there was a man shortage, which is just now beginning to level
out, thanks to the town’s efforts to bring in some pretty
spectacular men.
Fool’s Gold is the most popular
series I’ve ever written. In fact, last year, one of the Fool’s
Gold books hit #3 on the New York Times and #8 on the USA Today
bestsellers lists. Those were personal bests for me and very
thrilling.
Each book is written as a standalone,
which means that you can jump in and start with Summer Days, and you
won’t feel lost or confused. While previous characters make an
appearance, you don’t need to know their stories to understand this
one.
Why did you decide to write about three cowboy brothers?
With each year’s Fool’s Gold books,
I try to create heroes who represent iconic male archetypes. The men
of Fool’s Gold have been athletes, businessmen, pilots, surgeons.
Each is a leader, powerful in his own way. His strength goes deeper
than the physical. He does what’s right even when it’s not easy.
When he falls, he falls hard… and he loves forever.
This summer, three cowboy brothers will
ride into Fool’s Gold on horseback in Summer Days, Summer Nights,
and All Summer Long. The Stryker men represent everything I love
about a cowboy hero. They are protective, honest, tall and strong.
And wow, do they do nice things to a pair of blue jeans!
Since this is Fool’s Gold, these
cowboys come with a special twist – humor. Rafe is undone by Heidi
the Goat Girl. Shane has to teach the local librarian how to do the
ancient Dance of the Happy Virgin – while riding a horse. And Clay,
the youngest, made his fortune as a Hollywood butt double.
What’s next for Fool’s Gold?
In Summer Nights (July), Shane Stryker
will meet Annabelle who, oh my WORD, do I love! Annabelle is my gift
to all the librarians who have supported me so wonderfully over the
years, putting my books into readers’ hands with a fervent, “You’re
going to love this!” Annabelle is a librarian who defies the
stereotypes – she’s fashionable, modern… a dangerous,
pint-sized sexpot, as far as Shane is concerned. He’s completely
undone by her the first time they meet, so much so that he can’t
even remember his own name.
Then comes Charlie, to be paired with
Clay in All Summer Long (August). Oh, Charlie. She’s so tough and
oh, so wounded. She’s got that hard-as-nails firefighter exterior,
but when it comes to matters of the heart, she is as vulnerable as
they come. Something happened in Charlie’s past that has made her
afraid of intimacy with a man. She’s the kind of person who tackles
her problems head-on, much to Clay Stryker’s delight. She’s
determined to learn how to be with a man, and she’s decided to ask
Clay to teach her.
Watch Roundtable Reviews this week for the review of Summer Nights.
Just finished Summer Days and loved it. If Fools Gold was a real town I would be packing my bags and moving my family there. Kudos to Susan Mallery for providing us with another visit into Fools Gold.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read about Annabelle! I've been hooked on her since I read about her sit-in for books on http://foolsgoldca.susanmallery.com/news.php. She seem like a heroine who loves books as much as I do!
ReplyDeleteI love that bracelet. I can't wait to read about Annabelle and Shane. As a booknerd girl, sexpot librarian is definitely a good way to see librarians in this day and age.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to be one of the Fool's Gold Cheerleaders (that's my bracelet at the top)! :D Susan's Fool's Gold series is my absolute favorite. Not only do you wish the town and characters were real, you feel like it all is. Susan goes above and beyond other authors by giving us updates between the stories and after the HEA through her website http://foolsgoldca.susanmallery.com/ I really enjoyed Rafe and Heidi's story and I look forward to reading about Shane and Evie later this summer.
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't read any books from Susan Mallery's "Fool's Gold" series, I think you will be hooked after reading this one. Her characters come alive as you follow their adventures to true love in a small town where everyone is your friend. A great read that makes you want more.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud to be one of the Fool's Gold Cheerleaders! That's my bracelet at the top! :D Susan's Fool's Gold series is my absolute favorite. Not only do you wish the town and characters were real, you feel like it all is. Susan goes above and beyond other authors by giving us updates between the stories and after the HEA through her website http://foolsgoldca.susanmallery.com/ I really enjoyed Rafe and Heidi's story. Their love bloomed gradually and they were both really real characters. I look forward to reading more about our favorite fictional town this summer :D
ReplyDeleteWelcome all. I did finish Summer Nights and loved it! I also have All Summer Long on my Nook and will be reading that this week because I simply can't wait to see what happens with Charlie. There are brief catch-ups with other characters from past romances, including Rafe and Heidi, but also one of my favorite couples - Montana and Simon from Only Yours.
ReplyDeleteI love the Fool's Gold series!! And the brecelet! OMG.. I want one!! That is so cool. I've already read Summer Days and LOVED it! I can't wait for the next ones due this summer. I love this little town and how everyone looks out for each other. And the characters are strong. No wimpy women here! LOVE that!
ReplyDeleteWait till Charlie's story comes out. Readers will learn a lot more about Charlie in July's Summer Nights, and I'm reading August's release now and it's by far my favorite.
DeleteSusan Mallery delivers again in the next Fool's Gold Series! Summer Days is a great summer read and should be on your must read list for the summer. Susan writes wonderful books, but the Fool's Gold series has you always looking forward to the next book. I enjoyed Rafe, his family and can't wait to meet his siblings in the books to come. Come on, who doesn't love hot cowboys!!! If you're looking for a series or even a fun summer read than Fool's Gold is for you! Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteI am proud to be one of the Fool's Gold Cheerleaders!! I love the Fool's Gold Series, which is my favorite series by Susan Mallery. I love series because you get to know each of the characters throughout each of the books. Once I read "Chasing Perfect" (Book #1), I was hooked & I did not want to leave Fool's Gold. I just wished that this town was real! I love the idea of how the town people are--helping others when they need it!
ReplyDeleteRafe & Heidi has a great chemistry together even though they are both stubborn. I feel so bad for Heidi who finally has a home of her own. How does that feel to have someone like Rafe threaten her home? Must read book!! Keep on Reading!!
Thanks for the great post!
ReplyDeleteShe is one of my favorite authors and I love how she makes the characters come to life. We are lucky she is so proficient! I'm super excited for the next book this Summer!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Susan's Fool's Gold series is a must-read for any booklover. They will not be disappointed!
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