Meet Allie Able & her book:
Scattered Pieces
Today, I have Allie Able sharing your debut novel with us. Welcome to my humble abode. So, tell us about your newest release.
My first book, Scattered Pieces (Cape Isle, #1), was released on December 1, 2015. It can be read as a standalone, but I have at least three books planned in the series. Each book will feature a different couple, but they will all be based in the small town of Cape Isle, South Carolina. Damaged Pieces (Cape Isle, #2) will be released in March.
What is the story about?
Scattered Pieces tells the story of Grant Hamilton and Summer Foster. Summer has suffered years of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. When she finally leaves him, she moves to the quaint coastal town of Cape Isle, South Carolina. Summer has always wanted to own a bakery, so that is the first step she takes in rebuilding her life. For months, she is content to sit back and watch life pass her by, while she lives in the shadows. After living with a monster, she decided to never get into a relationship again. Everything was going according to plan, until she meets Grant Hamilton.
Grant is recently discharged from the military, after serving for ten years in the Marines. He has never thought of settling down, but a chance encounter with Summer, has made him rethink his future. When Grant gets a job doing the renovations on Summer’s house, they begin to spend more time together and they can’t deny the gravitational pull they feel towards each other.
Will Grant be the one to help Summer pick up her scattered pieces or will it all fall apart, when Summer’s past comes back to haunt her?
Who is the main character?
The story is told from both Summer and Grant’s point of view with alternating chapters.
What inspired this tale?
I have never been a victim of domestic violence, but as a child I witnessed it happening often, I have seen the scared and broken expression on someone’s face after they have lived through hell. I wanted to write a book showing you that something beautiful can come after something so ugly.
How did the story come to you?
I thought about my plot for 6 months before I ever put anything down on paper. It took another 4 months, before I actually started writing. The book changed a lot over time, but the original plot first came to me one day when I was laying on a beach.
Did you have to research for this novel and if so, why?
Yes. I knew about domestic violence, but I don’t know anything about how to deal with it, once you were out of that setting. Also, I can’t cook for shit and Summer owns a bakery. Pinterest became my best friend and I craved cupcakes all of the time.
If you did research, what do you think surprised you most to learn and why?
Scattered Pieces took me on a roller coaster ride. It had twist and turns I never planned to happen. I won’t go into too much detail, because I don’t want to spoil anything for those who haven’t read it, but let’s just say gunshot wound pictures are NOT pretty.
Do you relate to your character?
Yes, I can relate to Summer. It’s hard to trust again after you have been crushed and beaten down by someone who was suppose to love you.
Is your protagonist anything like you personally?
Yes.
If yes, then how?
Like Summer, I have deeply rooted insecurities that I don’t ever think will ever go away. I can understand that it is sometimes hard to see ourselves how others see us.
What made you write this character; what made them important to you or made you want to tell their story?
I believe in power of love. I wanted women to see that, even after living through domestic violence, you can still find that person who makes you feel like you are their whole world.
Is there anything specific you want readers to know about this piece of work?
There were some hard scenes for me to write in this book. Grant and Summer’s is heartbreaking at times, but is it also fun and sexy. I hope I succeeded in creating a book that can be fun in some parts, while also dealing with a difficult subject.
When will the novel be available for purchase?
It is available now. Book two, which features a couple you will meet in Scattered Pieces, will be released in March.
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