Laurie's Loves [Beckett's Wolf Pack, Triad Mates 1] (Siren Publishing Menage and More)
     WritingLaurie's Loveswas a truly cathartic experience. Like Laurie, I am a single mom of two who struggled to raise my children alone and hadn't had a vacation in fifteen years. Also like Laurie, I am somewhat oblivious to the fact that someone may be interested in me. Being the person everyone considered a good friend, I tend to not see possible romance when it's right in front of my face. Laurie's emotional personality and lack of confidence is exactly how I was right after my divorce.     We all go through periods in our lives where we have less than stellar confidence in ourselves. An abusive marriage tends to destroy any self-worth or value in ourselves as a woman. We may be strong as friends, mothers, teachers, and employees, but as women we don't think we're attractive enough, feminine enough, or deserving of  any man to love us. I wanted to write a story where the female character gets through her doubts to find that not only is she worthy of love, but that she is a jewel just waiting for the right person to make her shine.     I truly want every woman to believe that she should look for a kind man, or men, who makes her feel good about herself, and who desires and enjoys the woman that she is. Man or woman, gay or straight, it doesn't matter. We all deserve to be treated with respect, kindness, and love - and not settle for anything less.     That's why I wroteLaurie's Loves.