He really needs no introduction. He's tall, dark and handsome and a bit dangerous, just how we like him. And we were beyond excited that we got to have a little chat with one of urban fantasy's biggest bad boys. He's stolen our hearts and we can't help but be left panting and drooling because his heart belongs to only one woman (that damn lucky bitch!). So without further delays, we give you....REYES FARROW!
Since I ditched
the prison uniform, I like jeans and a T-shirt.
What's the sexiest part of a woman?
What's the sexiest part of a woman?
On Charley, it’s
that dimple at the base of her spine.
Being that you like things hot *snickers* what's your favorite way of turning up the heat between you and Charley?
Being that you like things hot *snickers* what's your favorite way of turning up the heat between you and Charley?
The heat turns
up all on its own when she’s around. I can’t seem to stop it. Though I do like
to kiss the undersides of things. Behind her ear. The inside of her elbow. The
back of her knee. That juncture between her legs.
Sweet love making or rough sweaty shagging?
Sweet love making or rough sweaty shagging?
As long as it’s
with Charley, either one. Still, things tend to get rough for some reason.
How do you feel about Garrett and his relationship with Charley?
How do you feel about Garrett and his relationship with Charley?
Garrett doesn’t
have a relationship with Charley. He only wishes he did.
If you could have a do-over and be someone else entirely, who would you like to be and why?
If you could have a do-over and be someone else entirely, who would you like to be and why?
I wouldn’t mind
being Reyes Farrow again, just under different circumstances. Charley and I
were supposed to grow up together, to have a happy life. I would live the life
I’d planned.
I can't leave home without.....
I can't leave home without.....
Knowing where
Charley is, if she is safe. She tends to attract trouble like surfers attract
sharks.
Is there anyone that can still make you starstruck and nervous?
Is there anyone that can still make you starstruck and nervous?
Charley.
How far did your relationship with Elaine really go?
How far did your relationship with Elaine really go?
It didn’t.
Lets get the dirty details on the author behind your book, Darynda Jones. What secrets can you tell us about her?
Lets get the dirty details on the author behind your book, Darynda Jones. What secrets can you tell us about her?
I know way more
about her than would make her comfortable. I know what she did that time she
supposedly spent the night with her best friend and ended up in Mexico instead.
Or that time she went to a party when she was supposed to be watching her
little sister and brother. I know her darkest secrets. Her deepest desires. But
I couldn’t share them here. She has dirt on me too, and I’m hoping our mutual
understanding will keep my darkest secrets out of her books.
How do you feel about the hero in her new YA seris, Azriel? You have similar pasts/secrets.
How do you feel about the hero in her new YA seris, Azriel? You have similar pasts/secrets.
He is a force,
I’ll give him that. And we both gave up everything for a girl. He was brothers
with my father once a long, long time ago. As long as he stays on his side of
the sandbox, we should be fine.
Is there an actor that you see playing yourself if this series ever becomes a movie or TV series?
Is there an actor that you see playing yourself if this series ever becomes a movie or TV series?
Mrs. Jones has
this idea that an actor named Jason Behr would be great. I wouldn’t know. I’ve
been locked up for quite a while.
If you could get away with Charley, where would you take her?
If you could get away with Charley, where would you take her?
I wouldn’t take
her home to meet the family, you can bet your ass on that.
Have you noticed that Cookie is always drooling over you? How do you feel about that?
Have you noticed that Cookie is always drooling over you? How do you feel about that?
Cookie is
adorable and she has Charley’s back. She can drool. I don’t mind. I might even
let her cop a feel someday.
FOURTH GRAVE EXCERPT
With
renewed energy, I pulled back onto Academy— after hitting a
drive- through for a mocha latte—
and had just started for home when
my phone rang.
“Yes?” I
said, illegally talking on the phone while driving within the
city limits. Scoping for cops, I
waited for Uncle Bob to stop talking to
whomever he was talking to and get
back to me.
My uncle
Bob, or Ubie as I most often referred to him, was a detective
for APD, and I helped him on cases
from time to time. He knew I
could see the departed and used
that to his advantage. Not that I could
blame him.
“Get that
to her, then call the ME ay- sap.”
“Okay,” I
said, “but I’m not sure what calling the medical examiner
ay- sap is going to accomplish.
I’m pretty sure his name is George.”
“Oh, hey,
Charley.”
“Hey, Uncle
Bob. What’s up?”
“Are you
driving?”
“No.”
“Have you
heard anything?”
Our
conversations often went like this. Uncle Bob with his random
questions. Me with my trying to
come up with answers just as random.
Not that I had to try very hard.
“I heard that Tiff any Gorham, a girl I
knew in grade school, still stuff
s her bra. But that’s just a rumor.”
“About the
case,” he said through clenched teeth. I could tell his teeth
were clenched because his words
were suddenly forced. That meant he
was frustrated. Too bad I had no
idea what he was talking about.
“I wasn’t
aware that we had a case.”
“Oh, didn’t
Cookie call you?”
“She called
me a doody- head once.”
“About the
case.” His teeth were totally clenched again.
“We have a
case?”
But I’d
lost him. He was talking to another officer. Or a detective. Or
a hooker, depending on his
location and accessibility to cash. Though I
doubted he would tell a hooker to
check the status of the DOA’s autopsy
report. Unless he was way kinkier
than I’d ever given him credit for.
I found his calling me only to
talk to other people very challenging.
“I’ll call
you right back,” he said. No idea to whom.
The call
disconnected as I sat at a light, wondering what guacamole
would look like if avocados were orange.
I finally
shifted my attention to the dead kid in my backseat. He had
shoulder- length blond hair and
bright blue eyes and looked somewhere
between fifteen and seventeen.
“You come
here often?” I asked him, but my phone rang before he
could say anything. That was okay.
He had a vacant stare, so I doubted
he would have answered me anyway.
“Sorry
about that,” Uncle Bob said. “Do you want to discuss the
case?”
“We have a
case?” I said again, perking up.
“How are
you?”
He asked me
that every time he called now. “Peachy. Am I the case? If
so, I can solve this puppy in
about three seconds. I’m heading down San
Mateo toward Central in a cherry
red Jeep Wrangler with a questionable
exhaust system.”
“Charley.”
“Hurry,
before I get away!”
About the Author
New York Times and
USA Today Bestselling Author Darynda Jones has won numerous awards for her work
including a prestigious Golden Heart®, a RITA®, and a Daphne du Maurier. As a
born storyteller, she grew up spinning tales of dashing damsels and heroes in distress
for any unfortunate soul who happened by, annoying man and beast
alike. Darynda lives in the Land of Enchantment, also known as New Mexico,
with her husband and two beautiful sons, the Mighty, Mighty Jones Boys.
GIVEAWAY # 1
GIVEAWAY # 2
I love Reyes and the fact that Charley is a nut! Great storyline.
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I LOVE Charley and her spunk! Oh not to mention Reyes and those drool worthy Biker Bandits, plus there is COOKIE!
ReplyDeleteOh, that was a smoking hot interview *faints*
ReplyDeletewho couldnt love Reyes?!
ReplyDeleteI love this series. I can't say that enough. Charley's sarcasm reminds me of my Friend Nancy. I am her Cookie and she is my Charley.
ReplyDeleteLoved the interview!!! It's always so great to hear from Reyes. I would be totally envious if Cookie gets to cop that feel (but would urge her to take it)!
ReplyDeleteI love the witty, snarky coments Charley makes and Reyes **sigh is all I can say.
ReplyDeleteI love this series it is funny and full of action.The only thing i dont like is Charley's dad and step mom.I hope she does not forgive her dad if she does i will be very disappointed
ReplyDeleteThat was one Hot interview! I think I need to go take a cold shower now!
ReplyDeleteAwesome interview...got just enough info to tantalize even more!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this interview a lot! But the part I thought was more brilliant was asking Reyes about the new Darklight series. Haha! Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteI actually haven't started it yet, but I hear only amazing things about it! It sounds hilarious and sexy (Reyes!!). :D
ReplyDeleteI love them all Charley is Sarcastic, fun and very loyal cant get enough of the series. Reyes is just hot hot hot thats all im going to say.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Hey Reyes, as long as you're letting people grope you, mind if I get in on that action?
ReplyDeleteLoved the interview!! Great answers! Love me some Reyes...*swoon*
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a start on this series! Reyes and Charley sound like such great characters!
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a start on this series! Reyes and Charley sound like such great characters!
ReplyDeleteCharley is smart, funny, sarcastic and don't forget Reyes:) I love the books! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteOh, Reyes... No wonder you have such a fan following within Darynda's readers. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview!
Fabulous interview! :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the witty humor in the book. I'm always laughing at the crazy things Charley says. It's awesome
ReplyDeleteFantastic interview! I love all the characters, Reyes more.
ReplyDeleteI have not read Darnya yet but have always wanted to. Thanks for the post and thanks for visiting Darnya!
ReplyDeleteI havent read this series yet but what I love about it so far is my good friend who recommented it to me loves it..
ReplyDeleteLet Cook cop a feel, what a fantastic guy! Seriously Love Reyes, great interview! :) LOVE Charley Davidson series
ReplyDeleteI have not yet read this series, but all the reviews and comment say nothing but great things. I can't wait to start. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet read this series, but all the reviews and comment say nothing but great things. I can't wait to start. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHOT HOT HOT can u say Hot. Good lord that man is a real devil. Charley is sooo lucky to have that hot ass man all to herself. Loved the interview it was great to hear from REYES.
ReplyDeleteI like the mostly lighthearted feel to the series (yes, there are some really dark moments) and the mystery elements. The t-shirt sayings are a fun plus.
ReplyDeleteI like the mixture of dark elements, humor and the relationship that's developing between Charley and Reyes. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the insightfully delish interview :)
ReplyDelete:( I have not read this series yet I have it on my list but now after reading your interview it will be moving up on my list! that's for sure!!!!
ReplyDeleteREYES!!! *Swoon and some drooling*
ReplyDeleteAll the books are amazing, ev every book sounds really interesting
ReplyDeleteI lurve Reyes :)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview :)
I love Reyes! He's the forbidden fruit, the Big Bad. The interview was great; thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about the books. The Characters, the story line and lets not forget about sexy Reyes. I had my sister read the books also got my niece to read it and my Best friend. We are all big fans. We all laughed through out the book. Can't wait to read the fourth book. I also loved the Reyes interview. Thanks for this great giveaway!
ReplyDelete-Maritza R
I love these books cause they are awesomely funny! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteI had this doopy looking face the entire time I read this, was I the only one? Love me some Reyes. Ladies from UTC, awesome interview, your site always leaves me with this warm fuzzy feeling, I kind of want to stay and play. LOL Have an awesome week. Reyes and Darynda ROCK!
ReplyDeleteI have heard so much about Darynda Jones books but I haven't around to listening to them yet :) Loved the character interview! Thanks for the giveaways! would love to win :) don't know whether they're international
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this series is awesome....the story sucks you in and holds you and the characters and dialogue allow you to experience a whole range of emotions
ReplyDeletebnbhb@hotmail.com
I really really hope I win this one.
ReplyDeletei have been wanting to read this series for a long time. I heard Charley was a kick ass snarky heroine, I love that!
ezinwanyi1(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've not read any of her books. The Q and A was great. Loved the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteLorimeehan 1 @ aol.com
Yay Cookie! My fave. :-D
ReplyDeleteCHAPTER 17 . . . . need I say more :-) HA!!!! Love you Charley, Reyes and Darynda!!
ReplyDeleteMan, I want someone that can't leave home without knowing I'm safe!!!! Although, i might just trade that for Cookie's opportunity to cop a feel on Reyes. Yup, actually, I KNOW I would lol.
ReplyDeleteI have not started this series as of yet. Would love the chance to dive right in ;)
ReplyDeleteKassandra
sionedkla@gmail.com
I do like the character interviews. And that was a fun excerpt.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I haven't started this series yet, but I'm really looking forward to reading it! Thanks for the giveways!
ReplyDeleteHave to cast a vote for TEAM COOKIE!!! Every heroine needs her sidekick!
ReplyDeleteThe thing I like best about this series is the humor. It is so perfectly balanced, and the storytelling is amazing!
ReplyDeleteUm...I...OH MY!!! Where was the disclaimer that was supposed to prepare me for how HOT this interview would be?! Reyes...I love him...he is so HOT!! Okay, okay, I need to come back down to reality. That man sets me on fire I swear! ;) Reyes is amazingly sexy but I think one of the main reasons he is so sexy is because he has his heart and mind set on one woman and nothing will budge him from her...a one woman man for eternity is very hot.
ReplyDeleteI love Charley's personality and determination.
ReplyDeletejeepforme1923(at)yahoo(dot)com
Reyes is just so hot - Charley is a very lucky woman.
ReplyDeleteJacki
shelby15@clearwire.net
Jason Behr as Reyes? Wow, never thought about that. Since he was inmate at First Grave on the Right (I just read book #1 so far), I kinda imagine him like Wenworth Miller. But, yes Behr as Reyes. I'm totally sold!
ReplyDeleteI love this series! Every character brings love or hate, but never boring/dismal. I'm looking forward to the journey in Fourth Grave.
ReplyDeleteI love Reyes....really feeling jealous with Charley
ReplyDeleteI LOVED this book so much! I just finished yesterday and I want more already! I feel so greedy ;)
ReplyDeleteI just started the first book in this series...loving it so far!
ReplyDeleteLove Daryndas books! I love Charley! Finally a STRONG incredible female lead! Reyes is uh-may-zing too... hope this hits as a tv series/movie someday! Not ur average PI drama!
ReplyDeletei have not read yet this series
ReplyDeletelooking forward to read
thanks for the chance ^^
sunshine_pinkystar(at)yahoo(dot)com
I haven't read or listened to this series yet but it looks sooooo good I really would love the chance too! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI've honestly only read the first book! I loved it, but I do need to get the remaining in the series. IDK why I haven't, probably just life getting in the way.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the chance
Sebrina_Cassity at yahoo dot com
I am ga-ga- over anything that Darynda pens. She had my complete attention with her first book. I just finished 4th Grave and it was DIVINE. Darynda writes wicked good and had me not only drooling over Reyes (easy peasy to do, lol), but my heart went KA-THUD over Tre and my panties dropped over Donovan.
ReplyDeleteYEE_OW!
Great interview--was Reyes nekked during it?
Besides the great characters, I'm in love with such an original premise and world-building!
ReplyDeleteHeather
hafowler at gmail dot com
*sigh* What a great interview. Definitely made me appreciate Reyes all that much more. I love this series and I can't wait to read Fourth Grave. I love this mix of humor, action, sexiness and paranormal elements.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great interview! Loved it!
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Paranormal Romance
I love how light hearted and humorous darynda makes about death
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