Exclusive Interview with Moira Devereaux from Trouble Walked In by Michelle Roth
The moment Moira Devereaux walks into his bar, shapeshifter Ronan Kelly knows she’s going to be trouble. No matter how tempting she is, he won’t risk the safety of his makeshift pack. He has every intention of sending her on her way until he hears her compelling story.
When Moira’s father, the mayor of Lorelei, tries to force her to wed a man she doesn’t know, she runs to the one place he won’t follow. The local shifter bar. Nothing could have prepared her for the immediate attraction she feels for the owner, Ronan.
In a moment of weakness, Ronan offers her a job and a place to stay despite his misgivings. No one is more shocked than he is when he discovers that she’s his mate. Will he be able to convince her that he’s worth taking a risk on or will he be forced to let her go?
Today I thought I’d have a metaphorical sit down with Moira Devereaux. She’s the heroine from my brand new release, Trouble Walked In. Most of my other interviews are done from the point of view of the character BEFORE the book. I thought I’d mix it up. This particular interview will take place the day after the opening chapter. Yesterday morning she was just a girl on her way home for summer break. Let’s get to know Moira now that all hell has broken loose, shall we?
If you had a free day with no responsibilities and your only mission was to enjoy yourself, what would you do?
Go to the beach. (sighs) I’d planned to drive out to Vero Beach this weekend. I guess, all things considered, that idea’s shot.
What impression do you make on people when they first meet you? How about after they’ve known you for a while?
If the way Ronan reacted to me was any indication, people probably think I’m spoiled. I probably am, if we’re being honest. I hope that once he gets to know me that’ll change. To what? I don’t know. I don’t even know what I am right now.
What’s your idea of a good marriage? Do you think that’ll happen in your life?
I hadn’t thought about it much. I’ll tell you what it isn’t. Being gifted to your father’s silver haired, orange skinned crony. Other than that, I’d want a man to love and protect me and vice versa.
What are you most proud of about your life?
If you’d asked me this yesterday, I would’ve had nothing to say. Isn’t that sad? But walking away from my father. Finally standing up for myself.
What are you most ashamed of in your life?
Oooh. Good one. Gonna also go with my father on this one. When I was younger, before mom died, he used to be so different. He’s turned into a monster now.
If you could spend the day with someone you admire (living or dead or imaginary), who would you pick?
My mom. She died when I was younger, and.. god do I miss her.
Do you think you’ve turned out the way your parents expected?
Probably the way Mom expected. Definitely not what Dad expected.
What do you believe about God? What do you suppose God thinks of you?
I don’t. My mom was a good person. Kind. Exceedingly so. I can’t believe a loving god would make someone like her suffer.
Is there anything you’ve always wanted to do but haven’t done? What would happen if you did it?
I always wanted to travel. With, uh.. finances being what they are, I don’t think that’s in the cards.
What’s the worst thing that’s happened in your life? What did you learn from it?
Let’s see. My dad attempted to marry me off to an old man, hit me when I didn’t listen, then tried to lock me in my bedroom until ‘I saw reason’. I managed to escape. I’ve got 43 dollars to my name and now I’m sharing a bed with a shapeshifting bartender who I accidentally dry humped this morning in my freaking sleep. I’m gonna go with that. All of that.
Tell me about your best friend.
Shelby. She lives in Montana. She moved away at the end of my senior year of high school with her parents. I think they would have kicked my father’s ass if they’d been here. God I miss them.
What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done to someone? Why?
I don’t know. I try my hardest to be nice.
What would you like it to say on your tombstone?
I don’t want a tombstone. Cremation, please. And that’s a morbid question.
Describe your ideal mate.
Strong, kind, sexy, honest. Did I say sexy? (grins)
What are you most afraid of?
That I just fucked up my whole life irreparably by telling my father no.
What’s the most important thing in your life? What do you value most?
Freedom to make my own choices. That’s why I left.
What do you like best about yourself? Least?
I move forward even when I’m terrified. Sometimes I’m too impulsive.
How do you feel about your life right now? What, if anything, would you like to change?
Right now? (laughs) It’s a mess. The good news is, it’s all going to change. I just need to figure out how.
Are you lying to yourself about something? What is it?
Plenty of things, I’m sure. First and foremost, Ronan. It’s a terrible idea.. I know it is. But god did I want to take him up on his offer to finish what I inadvertently started this morning.
What trait do you most deplore in others?
When people are unkind. I can’t stand it.
