Welcome to Jared and Sheridan from GAME FOR MARRIAGE! CONTEST!

Welcome today to Jared Quinn and Sheridan Harper, hero and heroine from Karen Erickson’s brand spanking new - and delicious! - Brazen from Entangled Publishing, GAME FOR MARRIAGE. 

As Jared’s should-be wife (hey, sharing a last name imparts certain rights, dontcha think?) I’m a little resentful that he got married when clearly we are soulmates, but whatever. I’ll settle for this interview in lieu of a torrid affair and quickie marriage. Since Sheridan, that lovely wi—lady, got there first. ;)

I’m going to ask the same questions of both Sheridan and Jared, as I’m sure they don’t share the same views about everything. And I won’t even ask any personal, private questions of Jared, though I certainly think it’s my right as his former flame. In the sense that I was on fire while I read GAME FOR MARRIAGE. Which totally counts, right?

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1) So rumor has it that you two spent a hot night at a motel together after knowing each other approximately seventeen minutes. True, false?

Jared – Totally false. It was at least a couple of hours before we ended up at the—ow. (rubs side with a grimace) Whoops, sorry. No comment.

Sheridan – (Smiles serenely after jabbing Jared in the ribs) I have no idea what you’re talking about. *blinks*

2) I’ve developed a new love of soda. I’ve heard Jared has something in common with Pepsi products. Are there pictures?

Jared – Uhh, now I’m the one who’s clueless. (scratches head, turns to Sheridan) What’s this crazy woman talking about?

Sheridan – (leans in toward her husband and whispers) Oh, my God, don’t be so rude! She’ll ask even tougher questions if you keep this up. (Sits up straight with a smile) You must’ve heard something from my best friend Willow. She has such a wicked sense of humor and it’s a—private joke between us. I can’t go any further than that, sorry.

3) Now as you can imagine, I’m a big romantic. But even I question a relationship and marriage that occurred before Sheridan had time to change her underwear (Jared, I’m assuming you don’t wear any, because, seriously, don’t.) How did you two fall in love so fast?

Jared – I wear underwear—sometimes. *winks* Look, I was instantly attracted to her. And she didn’t seem that interested in me which I gotta admit, intrigued me even more.

Sheridan – When we met, I was working, Jared.

Jared – I know, I know, and I admired your work ethic—amongst other things. (Gives Sheridan a long, smoldering look)

Sheridan – God, you’re so bad.

Jared – You know it. Now tell the nice lady who claims we were married in another life how you fell in love with me so fast?

Sheridan – *smiles* I like how he’s always so focused on me. Like nothing else matters when I’m with him, just me. And trust me, there’s always something going on in his world that could distract him. He shuts it all out when we’re together and I love that.

Jared – That’s because there’s no one else I’d rather be with. You make it easy to shut everything else out.

Sheridan – See? That. That’s exactly why I fell in love with him.

4) Jared’s injury has to slow things down on the field and off. Was your honeymoon as quick as your nuptials? Feel free to give my readers details. Salacious details.

Jared – Very quick. Timing was all wrong, season was starting and I couldn’t give Sheridan the honeymoon she deserves. I’m rectifying that very soon.

Sheridan – Yeah, our honeymoon was…weird. But never mind that. (turns to look at Jared) What are you planning?

Jared – You’ll find out soon enough.

Sheridan – I hate secrets.

Jared – You’ll like this one. Trust me.

5) Now that you two have ridden off into the sunset, do you have any tips for keeping the home fires burning? Do you ever consider partner swapping? (Oops, never mind, disregard that last question.)

Jared – (Clenches jaw) Considering she’s my wife, that would be a big hell no to your crazy question. She belongs to me and no one else.

Sheridan – I love it when you get all possessive and growly. *sighs* Now, as for tips to keeping the fires burning at home, I must confess it’s pretty easy when you’re so completely attracted to your spouse. I mean, look at him…

Jared – Aw baby, look at you. Isn’t she the most beautiful woman ever? And she’s thoughtful, feisty, and incredibly talented. I’m all sorts of amazed she actually wants to be my wife.

Sheridan – Stop, you’re making me blush.

6) Just for fun: Wall or bed? (I have both available, just saying.)

Jared – Without a doubt, the bed. I can have my pretty little wife every which way and take my time with her. *grins*

Sheridan – Well, how can I follow up that answer? I actually prefer the wall because it brings back fond memories. Plus, I like it when he shows off how strong he is. I mean, I’m not a small girl and he can haul me up and press me against the wall, hold me there while he…

Jared – (whispers, mouth curved in a wicked smile) Getting a little carried away there, wife.

Sheridan – Oh! Sorry. Yes. The wall. Ahem.

Thanks so much to Jared and Sheridan for visiting today! Be sure to leave a comment or question for the happy couple to be entered into the giveaway!

Contest: One lucky commenter (please leave your email address so we can contact you!) will win a $10 Amazon or B&N gift card (winner’s choice!). 

Just answer the following question: marriage of convenience stories – love them or hate them?
 (Contest runs until Monday 1/21/13 at 11:59 pm - winner announced Tuesday 1/22/13)

Blurb for GAME FOR MARRIAGE:

He’s going in deep to make her his…

Struggling artist Sheridan Harper never imagined she’d spend a sizzling night with Jared Quinn, the smoking-hot star quarterback of her local professional football team, the San Jose Hawks. And she’s even more shocked when Jared’s publicist offers a proposition: a fake marriage to keep Jared out of the gossip mags. Being that close to Jared would be too tempting, so to protect her heart, she insists on secretly including a clause forbidding sex between them.
Jared just wants to keep his starting QB job and keep it in San Jose. His reputation as a ladies’ man has landed him in the headlines one too many times, but there’s something about his kind, passionate new wife that tempts him beyond reason. Any sort of intimacy between them is completely forbidden, but as their bodies fall in deep, will their hearts follow suit?

Link to Entangled Publishing page for GAME FOR MARRIAGE:

http://www.entangledpublishing.com/game-for-marriage/

Karen Erickson’s bio:

Bestselling romance author Karen Erickson writes what she loves to read—sexy contemporary romance and sensual historical romance. Digitally published since 2006, she currently writes for Samhain Publishing, Entangled Publishing’s Bliss & Brazen Imprints and Avon Impulse. A native Californian, she lives in the foothills below Yosemite with her husband and three children.

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