Dear reader,
It’s cute to meet you! Welcome to Love, Underlined, your new online community for romance readers. Each month we invite one of our romance authors to answer a romance-themed Q&A. This month, Sara Ney, author of Love on Ice, spills on her favorite romance tropes, book crushes, and the slow-burn moments that make her swoon. Read the full Q&A for all the love, laughs, and first-kiss vibes!
Love,
Underlined
What was the first romance novel you read?
I think the first “romance” I read was a book that probably wasn’t considered a one — The Witch of Blackbird Pond— but there was a hint of romance, with Kit and her neighbor, and that was enough for me to daydream about it…
What romance are you currently reading?
I am currently not reading anything but travel magazines.
What are your favorite tropes?
Grumpy sunshine, SPORTS, best friend’s brother or brother’s best friend—AKA: forbidden
Who’s your book crush?
Brax, from Stupid Girl (Cindy Miles) with his Southie accent…
What inspires your writing?
Everything! First love, flirting, anticipation, dating, date nights with my fiancé, a beautiful sunset…
What’s your favorite part of writing romance?
The build-up, the slow burn, the first kiss…
Share with us an out of context quote from Love on Ice!
“Dear God—or whoever is up there listening. It’s me. Again. Harper, the girl who hit you up last month about that weird rash she had on her backside and prayed it would go away before her cousins wedding? Yeah. That Harper. So I’m not trying to be annoying or anything…if that’s a thing? But I have a dilemma and you might not think it’s a big deal, because there are way more important things on the planet than my stupid problem, but here it goes anyway: I don’t have a prom date.”
Describe Love on Ice in three emojis:
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