I think there’s an attitude that men must have some sort of experience to be a good lover. When I wrote A CHALLENGE I wrote the hero as a virgin. His mother was unwed and that played a part, plus he was the nerd in school. He went off to college on a scholarship, but still had to work to make ends meet. Then he was building his career with little free time. The heroine’s life was different, yet in many ways similar.

When these two met and sparks started to fly, they had to make some serious decisions. They were no longer kids. They were mature adults. I think part of the fun of the story was watching them grow together. And in any good relationship, communication is the key. What did they like? What had they dreamed about? Exploration, giggles, embarrassment, reservations, and all the other things that come with first times made them a couple with which people can relate. Especially today when many young people are opting not to be promiscuous while waiting for a more serious relationship.

The sexual discovery is the undercurrent within a larger story. No two people are ever the same, but I happen to think that the vast majority of men and women today tend to be a little more conservative and less apt to take chances with their bodies. Those bad boys still exist and probably always will. History has proven it.

Awesome descriptions of your books.