Piper Anderson has been given a fresh start in the picturesque town of Edenville, North Carolina. But her plans of settling into a normal life are derailed when she witnesses a prominent judge in her community committing a violent assault. Running from her own past and fueled by a passion to make the judge answer for his crimes, Piper is forced to decide if she’ll play by the rules or achieve justice in her own way. Complicating things further, Piper finds herself fighting a powerful attraction to rookie cop, Bobby Wright. Although she’s increasingly enamored with Bobby, his staunch belief in the justice system is in stark contrast to her own. She may not share his opinions about the effectiveness of the law, but she certainly can’t deny how safe she feels when she’s in his arms or how every kiss leaves her desperate for more. For Piper, the idea of finally living an ordinary life with a man to love is tempting. However, fate keeps placing the judge, quite literally, in her path. Will she decide the only way to win is to be as wicked as the judge, but with righteous intentions? And more importantly, will Bobby choose to let her go, or follow her as she crosses the line and takes justice into her own hands?

What genre is it?
Romance Suspense

What kind of readers will it appeal to?
I tried to write the type of story I enjoy. It has light romance, heavy chemistry, mild violence, exciting suspense and endearing characters that hopefully you can’t help but fall in love with.

Tell us about this endearing character that you’ve created.
Piper is a guarded loner, but for good reasons. She’s been through more than her share of trauma but she’s starting to realize that, though it might shape her, it doesn’t have to define her.

Complete this sentence for us: if you like _________________, you’ll love my book.
I’ve been told JD Robb or Nora Roberts.

How would you like the reader to feel as they read the last word of your book?
I’d like them to feel satisfied that the main conflict in the book was tied up, but intrigued by the new story line introduced.

New story line? Is there going to be a sequel?
Cutting Ties Book 2 of the Piper Anderson Series [was published] July 22nd, 2013!

We must schedule another interview to talk about it. But for now, tell us about yourself.
I am a contemporary romance author and the creator of the Piper Anderson Series. Writing is a way to make a lot of different people do exactly what you want them to do. When I can’t get my toddler to listen to me, I turn to my characters. They always cooperate! I currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina with my husband and three year old son. I have perfected the ability to write in a noisy house and create story lines while folding laundry.

Do you have a website where we can keep up with your work?
http://www.authordaniellestewart.com.

How can we follow you on Twitter and/or Facebook?
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDanielleStewart
@Dstewartauthor

What’s next?
Book 3 Is currently in the works!