Impulse
C.J.
Lake
Genre: New Adult Romance
Date of Publication: 10/5/16
Number of pages: 360
Word Count: 86K
Book Description:
**Standalone
novel, NO cliffhanger. Contains explicit/steamy content intended for mature
readers.**
I couldn't believe my luck,
seeing Cady Killoren at the bar and finding out she no longer had a boyfriend.
Then ending up at her place later that night... She had her guard up, but there
was no denying what was happening between us. I wasn't sure how to play this, I
hadn't exactly been honest with her. I only knew I wanted more of her...and
then things got complicated.
It was one impulsive
night--totally unlike me! I can't even blame it on the drinks. That night with
Mick was pure chemistry. I never would've guessed that the next time we met it
would be in a crowded restaurant, being introduced by my dad! And I would find
out that everything I thought I knew about Mick was a lie. There are a lot of
reasons why I need to resist Mick Croft... Easier said than done.
Excerpt:
“So where does
that leave us?”
“Wh—us?” she
repeated stupidly.
“You and me,” he
said softly and inched even closer—which only reminded her how good he smelled.
“N-nowhere,” she
managed to eke out. Remember your resolve, she told herself. Distance, not
flirtation.
“C'mon, Cady,”
Mick murmured, “that's it?” For a moment, she just looked up at him. “Don’t we
deserve another night?” The husky strum of Mick’s voice nearly sent shivers
through her. “We could even make it ‘no strings’ since that’s what you’re
into?” he suggested playfully.
About
the Author:
C.J. Lake is a storyteller who is
passionate about art, surfing, and skiing/snowboarding. She is the author of
Constructing Us, A Hot Winter, Sky High, and Impulse. Residing near the coast of Massachusetts,
C.J. is currently working on a new book.
Interview
Originally from NJ--traveled around before winding
up back on the east coast, currently splitting my time between Mass. & SC.
Tell us your latest news?
Very excited to have my fourth book out! My last novel, Sky High, was
released in May 2015, so Impulse
has been in the works for a while. I
don't ever want to rush a story, though, and need to get it absolutely right
before I can call it done.
Like my Attraction Series, Impulse was
amazingly fun to write! Cady and Mick
had a great vibe. There is a sarcastic
kind of banter that just flows between them—and, of course, is a cover for
their intense attraction to each other.
I got so lost in their love story, and especially in Cady's journey from
a total cynic in the beginning of the book, to a genuinely optimistic romantic
by the end. I hope readers love this
one!
When and why did you begin writing?
I had the bolt of inspiration for my debut, Constructing
Us, in 2014. I had already been
toying with the idea of a roommates-falling-in-love story, but, believe it or
not, much of the story took shape during a horrible migraine. I will never forget... I was lying in a dark
room with a cold washcloth on my head (feeling sorry for myself, of course)
when, unexpectedly, I started thinking in immense detail about the characters,
their names, their struggles, even imagining the quirks of Tragan's
friends--who consistently made me laugh when I was writing.
I have thought about that migraine many times since,
wondering why my brain was able to be so creative when it was in such distress,
and it's still a mystery to me. But the
following morning, I began writing Constructing Us. I definitely think the success of that book
helped motivate me and inspired me to keep turning my ideas into actual pages.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Honestly, I think of myself more as a
storyteller. My friends have always said
that of me, and that is what I'm trying to do most of all—create a compelling
story that will absorb readers so much, they genuinely forget their stresses
for a little while.
What inspired you to write your first book?
See above – my migraine story :)
Do you have a specific writing style?
Well, I outline everything first, but the outline
changes many times as I go. I have to
have a plan, though. I envy writers who
can just sit and write with no conscious idea of where they are going, but it's
just not me. Every time I've tried that
(and believe me I have tried it many times!), I end up staring at a blinking
cursor, adjusting my margins, getting coffee refills and daydreaming...
How did you come up with the title?
Impulse
was originally titled The Allnighter, which fit the beginning of the
story very well, but as I got deeper into the journey of Cady and Mick, I
realized that the concept of “impulse” was a consistent theme throughout—and
not just with Cady and Mick, but with their parents, too.
Is there a message in your novel that you want
readers to grasp?
Just that while falling in love can be tumultuous,
it should also be sweet, endearing, uplifting, and absolutely hot as hell.
How much of the book is realistic?
What’s realistic in all my books (I think): The
casual sarcasm among friends, the flirtatious vibe that builds between a man
and a woman, the undercurrent of sweetness and affection between two people
getting closer to each other, and the sex.
Readers have told me that my love scenes are hot/scorching/very
passionate (one even told me that it made her sweat a lot :) And this makes me happy, because with the
right person, sex should be scorching—hot but romantic.
Now what’s probably not too realistic: My characters
spend virtually no time on social media.
Also, they treat their cell phones more as accessories than vital appendages.
Are experiences based on someone you know, or events
in your own life?
Not specifically, though some of my male characters
are similar to my guy friends and my heroes always remind me of my love.
What book are you reading now?
Timeline
by Michael Crichton. It's one of the
MANY used books that fill my house! I
have mismatched bookcases all over the place, most of them overflowing with
novels.
What are your current projects?
Currently working on my next New Adult romance, Let
It Burn, which features Cady's best friend, Torie, and will pick up shortly
after they graduate from college. When
you read Impulse, I think you will love Torie and want to know more
about her.
What would you like my readers to know?
Like my characters, I live most of my life off-line,
so you probably won't see me on social media much. I'm more of an outdoors person (love surfing
when I'm able to do it, but also love the snow). That said, readers can always reach me by
email (writercjlake@gmail[dot]com).
Also, I hope you will check out Impulse as
well as my Attraction Series, which is comprised of 3 standalone novels,
starting with Constructing Us.
Thanks so much & happy holidays!!
Readers can get in touch via
email writercjlake@gmail.com
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