♥A Blog Tour moment with A. O. Peart & her soon to be released "Almost Too Far"♥

Thank you, Ms. Peart, for gifting me the first two books and allowing me an ARC of the third. 

 

This book is HILARIOUS.  Colin, Natalie, and the gang are back in this, the third novel in the 'Almost A Bad Boy' series.  Action, sex, and tongue in cheek, witty banter abound in this funny fast-paced favorite! 

 

We are introduced to Colin's family - a spunky group of senior citizens who believe in living their lives to the fullest.  Most notably his great grandmother, Helga; his grandmother, Libby; and their friends Stella, Agatha, and Melba.  While everyone is celebrating Helga's 85th birthday, she and Stella disappear.  Colin is understandably confused and worried (heaven knows that he has knight in shining armor disorder - but that's why we love him).  Natalie, Colin, Libby, Stella, and the rest of Natalie's BFF's (including Svetlana)join the chase to find the missing octogenarian. 

 

What follows is some of the best written, slapstick comedy that I've read in YEARS!  There is still good amount of steamy sex, one of the funniest road trips ever, and all the snarky banter that a reader can hope for!

 

Another fabulous book by an author who is fast becoming one of my favorites! 

 

 

     ♥ Tell us about yourself.

First of all, thank you for having me over.

My name is Angela Peart. I was born and raised in Poland, but at some point in my life I decided to travel the world and finally ended up in the States. I live in the Seattle area with my family and cat Cinnamon. But don’t tell call him a “cat”. He thinks he’s a dog.

My family and writing always come first. Exercise, healthy eating, friends, and art—especially watercolor painting—are my true passions. I would also toss into that category travel, music, dancing, and fashion (yes, stilettos included!).        

 

♥What are three things about you that might surprise your readers?

I don’t know. No, really (*laughs*). I give my readers a lot of credit. They can figure out things very quickly and totally on their own. But how about this:

~ English is my second language. I write and publish exclusively in English, although I also speak, read, and write in my native Polish and in Russian.

~ I cook almost every day from scratch although I really don’t like cooking. One day, when I can afford it, I will hire a chef!

~ I don’t have anything favorite—no favorite color[AP1] , song, book, movie… you name it. But, of course, I’m passionate about a lot of things. 

    ♥ Where did the idea for the Almost Bad Boys series storyline come

        from?

I have been writing mostly in Young Adult paranormal/urban fantasy genre, so this is a big step in a completely different direction for me. I had a few ideas for a contemporary romance in my head, but the one that I chose for the Almost Bad Boys series came to me when I was returning from a book signing in San Francisco in June 2013. I was so excited about the plot that vividly unfolded in my mind during the flight that I immediately started to take notes. By the time we landed in Seattle, I had a few pages of plot points and possible characters’ bios. 

♥Top 5 favorite scenes from the “Almost Bad Boys” series?

Oh, wow—only five? I honestly love each and every scene! But okay, if I had to choose just a few… let’s see… (*squints at the ceiling). In book one, Almost Matched, when the protagonists meet—this is a hilarious scene. I chuckle every time I read it. Natalie runs into Colin in her office while only partially dressed. Speaking of embarrassing!

Let me remind you—this series is written with some crazy humor so some of the scenes are totally outrageous. Another one of my favorite ones is when Natalie “gives” Colin his Birthday cake, bwahahaha. Trust me, it’s not for the prudes.

 

Book two, Almost Broken Up, starts with a very emotional rollercoaster through Colin’s past. That scene reveals the details from the dark side of his past that he desperately tries to keep well-hidden from others and from himself. That very excerpt is included at the end of book one.

There are tons of awesome scenes in book three, Almost Too Far that is scheduled for publishing on March 30, 2014: hot and steamy intimate encounters between Natalie and Colin, and funny scenes with the rest of the characters, including Natalie’s friends and Colin’s great-grandma Helga.  

♥What scene did you have the most fun writing? Why?

Again, that wouldn’t be just one scene. Not possible. I had fun writing the WHOLE series. The sex scenes were fun to write, because it was as if my characters were taking over and basically telling me what to write. Although I have to admit, the very first erotic scene (it was THE first erotic scene that I have ever written!) was tough. I had no idea how to write it. But, I guess, they turned out really well, because my readers love them! 

♥The five best things about being a writer?

For me it’s being in charge of my business. I don’t have a boss. I don’t have anyone breathing down my neck and wrinkling his/her nose about how things are ran here. I decide on what and when is written and published. I decide on the cover art, I work directly with the graphic designers, sometimes even with photographers, with editors, book formatters etc.

I work a lot, no doubt—on average eight to ten hours a day, seven days a week. Even on vacation, I still work. But I love it because I love my readers and their enthusiasm. I love the bloggers I work with and my Devious Sassy Divas team. I love my author friends. They are amazing.  

♥What other releases do you have planned for 2014?

I’m starting the brand new romantic suspense series with six full size novels planned. Each book will be a stand-alone, which means they don’t need to be read in order. First book should be out at the end of May, or, the latest, by mid-June with hopefully two more released before the end of 2014. I will also have three Almost Bad Boys series spin-offs with at least one releasing in 2014.