{"product_id":"9780692557938","title":"Beneath Our Skin","description":"\u003cp\u003eLola's sister Chloe has always been the perfect one. But Chloe has a secret that reveals she's not so perfect after all. And on Chloe's wedding day, the two sisters may hold their own quiet revolution...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinner of the Family Circle Fiction award, published in Family Circle March 2008.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry the ebook before you buy, it's free if you join Lauren's mailing list: http:\/\/bit.ly\/lauren-news\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA short story from the author of the Bayou Sabine series.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Interview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat was your inspiration for the Bayou Sabine series?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt started with a dare. In a grad school, I wrote a short story and dodged a love scene (and was teased mercilessly). I was writing with a more literary bent so my friend dared me to get out of my comfort zone and write a romance story, saying it would help my other writing too. The more I wrote, the more fun I had, and it eventually turned into \u003ci\u003eBayou My Love\u003c\/i\u003e. I fell in love with the characters, and didn't want Enza's and Jack's stories to end with the last page of that novel. So I knew it had to be a series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do you hope readers will get out of your books?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI see mystery, humor, drama, and romance in some combination every day, in everyone's story, and those elements are all woven into my books. I love the emphasis on character and language in literary fiction, so I can't help but weave that in as well. But in the end, I just want readers to enjoy being a part of the world I create. I hope they enjoy the characters and their stories as much as I do.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does the mystical and fiery setting of the bayous of Louisiana play into your books?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouisiana has an undeniable fire to it. It's mysterious and fascinating to me because of its history and blend of cultures, its resilience, its passion for the arts, the connections people have to their histories and the land. There's beauty, mystery, and heartache, just like in every good story--it was the natural setting for Enza's story because she embodies those elements herself, even if she doesn't realize it until she's there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn what order should I read the books?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach book in the Bayou Sabine series can stand alone, but I recommend the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ci\u003eBayou My Love\u003c\/i\u003e, to get straight to Enza and Jack's story and their steamy romance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ci\u003eBack to Bayou Sabine\u003c\/i\u003e, for a glimpse of how it all started\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003ci\u003eBayou, Whispers from the Past\u003c\/i\u003e, to see where Enza and Jack's story goes next\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are your favorite genres to read?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy favorites are women's fiction, literary fiction, and paranormal romance. I've spent my life reading books and watching TV shows in a wide variety of genres, so it's no surprise that my books contain elements of each. I respond to certain things in each genre, whether it's wit, an unforgettable love scene, or the zing of a top-notch metaphor. Ultimately, though, the books I love best have characters that thrill and haunt me--and bring me delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCategories\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWomen's Fiction Sisters\u003cp\u003eWomen's Fiction Family Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemporary Women's Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort Stories Weddings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort Stories Sisters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA short story that reveals the intricacies of family relationships, particularly between sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Velvet Morning Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50050509668592,"sku":"9780692557938","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780692557938_p0.jpg?v=1784733016","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692557938","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}