Meet the Characters: Jake Donovan (Cryptic Cove Series)

So, who is this Jake Donovan guy and where did I come up with him?

When I started planning the Cryptic Cove series, Jake was simply going to be a secondary character and love interest for Lexi. As I got to know him, though, I realized he wanted a bigger role. In fact, he could have become a very strong lead character, but since this series features a female amateur sleuth, he didn’t fit the bill. He was a bit upset, but we made a deal to let him emerge more throughout the series.

I absolutely...