Kelly Callahan had everything going for her. Everything that is, except for a relationship. It wasn’t for the lack of trying, it just seemed like she was a magnet for all the wrong ones. But all of that was about to change the minute she laid eyes on Jake.  On a dare from her close friend, Michelle, Kelly accepts a challenge to date and become Jake’s girlfriend within three months. The consequence of losing is global humiliation, and she refuses to lose.

Doesn’t poor Jake get a say in the matter? Tell us what happens next.
Enlisting the help of her childhood friend and confidant, Brian, Kelly manages to catch Jake’s attention. She also unknowingly hooks Brian who tries to sabotage the plan. Kelly finds herself with a dilemma; take the final step with Jake and win the plan or follow her heart and reveal her feelings for Brian.

Ah, the classic love triangle. Obviously this is a romance novel, right?
YA Romance – with some comedy to boot.

Tell us what kind of girl Kelly is.
The heroine in my new novel, isn’t your typical drop dead gorgeous nineteen year old. She’s attractive, but shy, self-confident, and tired of failed relationships. She isn’t easily definable, but relatable. She was brought up by a loving family who instilled strong moral values in her life and always played the good girl role.

Jake Carter embodied everything that was the polar opposite.

Oh really? And there we were feeling sorry for him! What kind of guy is he?
Jake Carter is your typical horny teenage boy, only caring about his next score. Girls throw themselves at him from every direction, but somehow he catches Kelly’s attention.

And what about Brian?
Brian MacMillan has been Kelly’s best friend since they were kids. He grew up in an unstable home with a father who ran off, and a mother bound for depression. Kelly was his saving grace. They were nearly inseparable, like brother and sister, until Jake Carter came into the picture. Not only does Brian see Jake for who he truly is, but Brian starts to question the way he feels about Kelly.

What’s the story behind your book’s title?
There may  be a story behind it, and a little truth to the actual manuscript. But only a select few know the details.

Ooh, gossip! You know you’re going to have everyone on Facebook pestering you for the juicy details. You are on Facebook, right?
http://www.facebook.com/Kpattersonofficial.

Beyond what may or may not be true about your story, what can you tell us about yourself?
Horses were one of my first loves, and writing soon followed. As a child, I spent hours writing poems, and short stories (about horses). My parents realized that I was horse-obsessed and decided to buy me one after taking riding lessons for two years. I think they hoped that all of the hard work, and hours spent mucking stalls would help me give up this expensive hobby. They were wrong. Writing is still a passion of mine, although now I primarily write fiction. My first novel, Red Rock, was published in 2010, and big surprise, there are horses in it. My second novel, The Three Month Plan was released August 2013.

Other Loves: My family, yoga, skincare and makeup, sushi, and raising money for pediatric cancer. I have two rescue dogs and would have more if there weren’t zoning restrictions. I’m always trying something new, as I tend to get bored very easily. Thankfully, my love of driving around with the gas light on fuels some excitement. I love novels with happy endings, and am a hopeful romantic. My latest obsession is browsing Netflix, and I can name all 50 states in alphabetical order in under 30 seconds. Do I feel a wager coming on?

If only this was a podcast!
You said something about another book you’ve written?
Red Rock, it’s a young adult western that doesn’t skimp on action and violence.

Have you got a website?
http://kimberleypatterson.wordpress.com
http://kimberleyskincare.wordpress.com
www.thethreemonthplan.com
www.kimberleypatterson.com

What’s next?
I am currently working on the screenplay version of RED ROCK and writing my next novel, a supernatural thriller based on true events, called BURNED.