The Guy Next Door

The stories feel both playful and passionate, which isn't always easy to pull off. I'm curious what her creative process was like for juggling these tones.

The romantic tension built up so naturally in each story — I kept wondering if the chemistry was based on real sparks or a lot of careful crafting.

The sense of community feels so authentic, I wonder if Lori Foster based the town or characters on places she knows or imagined.