BLOG STOP~ FOOL FOR YOU~ ALTERNATIVE POV/ CHARACTER INTERVIEW PT2




Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Release Date: May 27th
Author: Megan Noelle
Synopsis
Seven years ago Danielle Hamilton left her home in Serenity Cove leaving behind a drug addicted mother, work-obsessed Grandmother and the first boy she has ever loved.  Danielle promised herself she would never return, but now—she has no choice. The family Inn her Grandparents put their lives into is going under and Danielle is the last hope they have to save it.  

When she temporarily returns to her home town, she’s even less prepared than expected to run into her first love, Oliver Garrison.  After their encounter leaves her on edge she decides what is really needed is a distraction.  What she doesn’t expect is the way she feels when she meets Corey Preston with the bad boy edge, a gentle heart and smoking body.  

Oliver is everything she thought she ever wanted while Corey is everything she never thought she needed.  But Dani promised herself when she left Serenity Cove at 18 that never again, would this be her home. However, her heart didn’t get the memo and for the first time in her life, she feels at home.  

But will her demons from the past let her have the love she deserves? Or will she return to her life in New York—once again leaving her heart behind in the one place she fears to be?  

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Corey POV



WHAP!
Dani’s arm jolted me awake.  I wasn’t quite sure what time it was or what day it was but with the warmth of Dani next to me—I didn’t care.  My arm reached out and slid along the smooth soft skin of her stomach as I pulled her against my chest.  Even in my half-asleep state there was nothing I liked more than holding this girl in my arms.  My original plan to just got back to sleep but my body had other plans.  I gave in and let my lips taste her delicious skin; I could practically hear Dani’s body giving in to my touch.  My mouth moved to cover her lips.  I almost sighed at the way she made my entire sense of awareness fade away.
“My head hurts.” She moaned against my lips. 
I stopped.
That’s right.  This wasn’t just another morning waking up to the only woman I ever wanted, but this was the morning after.  The night before she was a disaster but that didn’t matter to me.  It was the fact that she was out with him that pissed me off. 
When I opened my eyes and looked down into the beautiful sleepy face of my girl, I lost all sense of anger. 
“What all did you have to drink last night?” Despite my boiling frustration under the surface—I was curious about her night. 
“A shit ton of white wine at the restaurant, and then even more tequila when I got home.” 
My body tightened, I hated that she went out with him.  Even worse was now I had the image in my mind of them at a fancy restaurant, drinking wine and sitting across from each other at a romantic candlelit dinner.
“Well, that would do it then.  Get up; I’ll start a shower for you.”  I needed to put space between us before I lost all reserve and gave into this all-too tempting woman. 
“You’re not going to join me in there?”  The desperate expression and frown across her face killed me.  I wanted to go to her and console her.  Make everything okay in that sadly broken expression—but I couldn’t.  Because deep down I felt my heart tearing in two when I looked at her.
Those beautiful blue eyes that I so easily got lost in—he did too.  Those luscious lips I knew better than my own—he kissed them.  The smile that could brighten my entire day—it brightened his too.    
“Not today.” Was all I managed to get out. 
Space.  That’s what I needed.  Something to keep me away from this beautiful temptress. 
Just when I was about to make my escape—she stopped me.  “Corey.”  I told myself not to turn around to see her, but I gave in.
“I’m sorry you had to deal with me as a blubbering mess last night.” I sighed because this was the last thing she should apologize for.  From the moment I got that call I dropped everything.  Sanders I’m sure thought someone died by the way I flew out of the bar, but I had to get to her.  The whole ride over my knuckles were white against the wheel as I prayed that my sweet girl was okay.
“You never have to apologize for being drunk and sad to me.  It’s that kind of thing I want to be here for.”
“But you don’t have to.” She really didn’t get it, did she?
“I don’t really have a choice anymore.” I saw the confusion pass over her eyes; she opened her mouth to speak but I quickly cut her off.  This wasn’t a conversation I could endure right now because something told me, it wouldn’t end well. 
“You need to shower so you’re not late for work.  I’ll make some breakfast.” 
I just about bolted from the room.  I couldn’t handle how that single broken look she gave me could undo every barrier I had in place.  Over the years and through a few bad experiences—I learned to always have my guard up with women.  But when I was near Dani—all of that went away.
I started her shower and made it steaming hot, just the way she liked.  While I whipped up breakfast my mind raced.  One minute I was destroyed by her date then the next I was furious.  Overall though, I was hurt.  Hurt that she could go out with another at the drop of a hat but then tell me she wasn’t interested in more.
I slammed down my breakfast and cleaned up the mess left behind from the kitchen.  Well, I got to everything but those ugly ass flowers.  I wanted to send them down the garbage disposal and shred the shit out of them, but I didn’t.  With my luck Dani would have formed some ridiculous attachment to them and I would be cut off from her all together. 
The entire time the shower was on—I needed to stay busy.  I wanted more than anything to go into the bathroom with her and take away whatever pain she might be feeling.  Whether that be from what happened last night, to what happened long ago or even just a hangover.  I just wanted to be there for her—but this time I wouldn’t.  I wanted more and I needed her to want that too.
My back was to Dani when she entered the kitchen.  The mixture of that delicious perfume and the smell unique to her alerted my body that she was near. 
“It smells delicious.” She practically whispered.
“Thank you.” I made sure my voice lacked emotion. “I put a couple Advil out for you.” I pointed towards the meds I left out since I couldn’t completely forgo taking care of her.
“Okay, thanks.”
I quickly finished my meal and finished loading the dishwasher with my plate.  Those stupid flowers remained next to her.  Teasing me.  Tormenting me.  Telling me that someone else was able to get close enough to my girl and give her flowers…and there wasn’t shit I could do about it.
“What are you doing with these?” I picked up the putrid yellow daisies since I couldn’t resist drawing attention to them.  Dani hardly seemed fazed by my obvious irritation.
“I meant to put them in a vase last night.” Oh good—just rub that shit right in, baby.  Great.  I threw the stupid things back onto the counter and was mildly disappointed when only a few petals came up.  If only the force I used made them spontaneously combust.  That’s about the only thing that would have made me happy.
“Well, I’m going to head home and just get ready for work there.” Being here was making me crazy—I needed to get out.
“Oh, alright.” Even though her voice seemed upset, the fact that she agreed, really pissed me off. 
I told myself I needed to cool off and maybe put a little distance between us.  That was the safe plan.  Instead I walked towards the door and stopped dead.  No—I wasn’t about to walk away.  Not without some answers.  I whipped my head back around and asked the first question that reached the tip of my tongue.
“What the hell are we doing, Danielle?” Her mouth opened slightly and her eyes widened at my furious expression.  Normally I’d do what I could to calm it down—but right now—I didn’t give a fuck.
“Eating breakfast?” Leave it to her to come up with some ridiculous response to my very serious question.
“No,” I tossed my stuff onto the table because I was pissed as hell. “Between you and me. What is this?”
“You mean what are we?” Christ—this woman must have been sent her to drive me insane.
I nodded. “Yes, Dani—what are we?  Because I sure as hell couldn’t be more confused.”
“What…how…why are you confused?” Her voice caught in her throat.  A flame ignited deep within me—all sense of self-control was out the window.
“One minute I think I have a handle on what we are.  We’re extremely close, spending every free minute together.  We’re sleeping together but I feel like here I sit—waiting patiently for you to open up to the idea of more.  Then next thing I know, you’re going on dates with other guys; they’re buying you flowers, bringing you to a nice dinner, and kissing you goodnight.  What am I supposed to do with all that?”
“I don’t know, Corey.  We talked about this in the beginning—we’re nothing serious and I don’t know when any of that changed!”
Is this girl seriously that clueless!?
“When did we talk about this?” My hands flew to my hips as I tried to calm my breathing.
“A while ago—I thought we made that clear?” Clear!?
“So wait—you don’t want anything serious, or you don’t want anything serious with me?” I snapped out. 
“What do you mean?” I wasn’t sure how much longer I could handle this.  My heart was beating out of my chest and this girl was calling the shots on what happened to it.
“You’ll let this punk take you on a date, but I get to clean up the mess afterwards?”
“I never asked you to come over and clean up my mess, Corey!”
“Yeah, but you sure as shit didn’t push me away either.” Okay—I know it was a low blow but right now—I was hurting and I didn’t know how to handle it.
“You’re right, my bad.  But now I am—thank you for breakfast, but get out.” My heart twisted with sheer pain at her words.  Did my girl really tell me to get out? Had I already lost her? 
Even worse—did I ever even have her?
I needed to leave.  I picked up my discarded shit and stalked towards the front door.  I opened it and slammed it shut.  No—I couldn’t leave—not yet.  Not with so much left unsaid.
“God damnit, Danielle!” After I had those blazing blue eyes focused on me, I continued. “I am so crazy about you, but I don’t know what to do!”
Her arms flailed about with her retort. “What are you talking about now?”
My fingers ran through my hair as I considered grabbing handfuls and pulling it all out. “How do you not see it?  You are a brilliant woman but you can be really stupid sometimes.”
“Oh yeah—nice one, Corey. Pile on those compliments, baby.”
That was it—I’ve reached the last bit of patience I had with this siren of a woman.
“Did I hurt your feelings, honey?” I felt the acidic tone rolling off my tongue.  If I were to take a step back and examine this moment—I’d regret yelling at her.  But right now, I was over the edge.  “Shit, at least I didn’t call you after going out with another woman! When I dropped you off yesterday afternoon I spent the rest of the fucking day thinking about you.  Hell, I spend most every day with you on my mind, but I have to fight like hell to even be a footnote in your goddamn day!  What the hell do I have to do to get you to see how much you mean to me?”
Even though her posture was in full defense against my verbal attack—the tears streaming down her cheeks told me the truth.  This was hurting her like it was me—but I didn’t know if it was the same pain. 
“This wasn’t supposed to mean anything.” She muttered out. 
Fuck this.
I threw down my shit once more and crossed the distance between us.  My hands framed her face and my lips captured hers.  I felt her hesitation fade away as we moved together as one.  In that single moment I found clarity.  For the first time in my life I understood what real magic was.  To have this woman in my arms and even more—in my heart—this was what perfection was. 
There was no way she didn’t feel it too.
When I pulled back my thumb slowly brushed against her cheek as my eyes searched hers. “You’re telling me that doesn’t mean anything?”
It felt I waited an eternity for my answer and when it came—I wished it hadn’t.  With a slow shake of her head—I knew it was over.  I released her.
“Thank you, Danielle.”
“For what?”
“For being the first woman to ever break my heart.  You have fun on your next date with a dude that sure as shit doesn’t deserve you!” 
I picked up my stuff and stomped my way out of her house but even worse—out of her life. 
I threw my shit on the passenger seat and banged my palm hard against the steering wheel.  Aching for a way to channel the pain from anywhere other than my heart.
But it was in that moment I knew… I had fallen in love with her.  And now it was over.

INTERVIEW pt2
   
As promised part two of my interview with Danielle and Corey 
 






SBB~so glade you can join us....

 Corey: Hello darling... Thank you for having me. (Flashes dimple  
                 smile)
        Danielle: Hi Corey I didn't know you were going to be here
  • SBB~(swoon) is this going to be a problem with you Danielle
    SBB~How long has it been since you too saw each other
  • Corey: (sighs) Too long...
    D: no it won't be a problem
  • great! so Corey please tell us how you being? your fans have been dying to hear from you

  • C: Fans? I never thought of it that way. I'm just me and the fact that so many of you adore me... Well, I'm honored... any fan of mine should come down and have a drink with me.
    C: Oh Sweets you know you're the one I want to be there.
    D: (Rolls eyes-trying not to be jealous) What a generous offer.

  • SBB~ you're so humble, one of the many things we all love about youSBB~ I think you will have a cute 5 miles long of fans (women) waiting to have a drink with you...I know I will be at the head of the queue
    SBB~ are you two OK?
    SBB@Danielle~ how is it seeing Corey again?

    C: Dani.. are you okay? You look... not well.
    D: (Turns shade of green): I'm fine... just been sorta sick lately. But I'm okay
  • SBB @D~you promise me honesty so I hope you will uphold that promise . I know you are not the best at keeping promises. you promise Carey's sisters you would never hurt him and you promise Kristy you would attend the family holiday....all broken

SBB~click fingers "get miss Hamilton another bottle of water please"

  • D: And I promise absolute honesty its just a lot but seeing Corey again... I've really missed him.
  •            (Corey leans over and rubs Dani's back)
  • SBB~ Do u need a few minutes before we continue Dani
  • D: No I'm alright. This water helped thank you!
    C: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ignore you Natasha.. I'm honored that you would be there, darling (winks at me)
  • SBB~ I want to discuss your "relationship" or friendship
  • @Corey did you ever think you would fall in love?
  • C: No I never expected to ever fall in love... but I also never expected to meet Danielle. And she is... amazing.
    D: (puts hand over her heart and stomach)
    C: And to be honest. It's been a while since I've seen Dani.. Not since my sisters wedding.
  • @Corey wow that night I'm sure will forever be etched in your mind for more than one reason


  • @danielle what did u take away from that night?

  • C: I will never forget that night. It was the best and worst.
    D: (Sighs) That I was a fool to get wasted and act the way I did. But an even bigger fool to walk away.
  • SBB~ (Broken smile) as the biggest fan of the beginning of your stories I am both happy and saddened. I am happy for you Corey that u were finally able to get confirmation of what you knew all along and waited and waited so long to hear. Why did you wait so long and was it worth it? 
            @Dani you fucking infuriated me...frustration does not come 
               close to describe the agony you put me through but despite all 
              your 
             crazy shit I really like you so I am happy you are finally seeing 
            sense. Have you seen or been in contact with Ollie since that 
                 night?

  • C: Why did I wait so long? (Looks over at Dani, brushes a strand of hair off her face) Because despite what she thinks--Dani is worth it. And I'd wait forever to hear it again.
    D: (Covers face with her hands) Yes--it was completely agonizing to me as well--I still don't know how I got up the courage to walk away.
    D: And as for Ollie (Corey tenses up--Dani places a hand on his arm) I haven't talked to him since that night either
  • SBB~ awww that is so sweet Corey....you are the stuff dreams are made from...any women (looks over at Deni) would be mad not love you.
    we don't want to give too much away for those that have not read the book as yet so lets go back to the beginning. The night that Corey 27 meet Danielle 25
  • what went through your mind when Danielle took a seat at your bar?

  • Dani perks up with a smirk. D: yes corey what did you think... other than that I was a. Hooker?
    Corey throws his head back laughing.
    C: I did not think you were a hooker. My thought was Goddamn this woman is stunning. Then the more I talked with her... the more I fell for her
  • Corey you knew a fair bit about Dami's family situation meaning her mum's condition did that signal any red flags for you?
    Danielle are you still in contact with Corey's sisters?
  • C: No because I too have had a difficult family life with my father and I like to think that's not me. I knew about the family and I knew how important Dani is. That's all that mattered to me.


    D: sadly no.. Abby and Karly still call and text but I.. (big sigh) haven't responded.
  • @Corey during your explanation of your Phoenix tattoo you mentioned having to fight for you after becoming someone who was not happy with; care to elaborate on the things that went on during that period of your life?
  • C: I'll. Elaborate... in the next installment of our tale. You find out much more about my past this time. (Winks)
  • hmmmm I can not wait to learn more about you I know your loyal followers will be delighted. I was intrigued by the small breadcrumbs you gave us in FFY.

    C: There is far more about me that hasn't been revealed and well-- Dani isn't the only one with demons.

     @Dani why is that they love you like family? well since Cory is no longer in your life and neither are his sisters have you moved back to New York to be with Gabby
  • I am going to ask about 5 more question I have about a 100 more but that's just because I'm extra and I enjoy reading between the line
    before I ask my next set of question is their something up with Gabby first she encourages Dani to open her heart when she finally does she then tells her to up and leave the man she is falling for.

  • D: I really don't know why they love me like family-- but I feel the same. It's difficult because I love them a lot but I was trying to distance myself because I felt if I wasn't being fair to Corey-- I couldn't have them too.
    D: And (sigh) Yes... I am back in New York.
    ((Corey looks down at the ground))
    D: Gabby still encourages me to be with Corey... It was more that she didn't want to be without me. It's just a best friend thing. BUT that doesn't mean she doesn't want me to be happy with Corey

  • SBB~after uncovered the depths of betrayal you ex-beast friend bestowed upon you she then had the nerves to show up at the bar and flirt with your man.....why the hell didn't you kick her ass instead of behaving the way you dd?

  • D: Truthfully I don't know. I think about that night a lot. And I WISH I would have just knocked her lights out and then finished my amazing night with Corey. But when I am near that girl--I just can't think straight. So I made a stupid choice. But at least it didn't end terribly.
  • SBB~one of the moments that made me LOL was after the Ollie chubby comment you went to the mirror trying to find body fat. as a women do do fell pressured to stay thin? especially working for a magazine? you look very well by the way
  • D: I wouldn't say I feel pressured to stay thin. Just healthy and fit.
    I don't think I've ever felt pressure to be thin more to just be healthy and fit. The magazine i work for (which you will be learning more about) but it focuses on real women. I love that. It was more that Ollie (someone i loved) called me chubby
  • @Corey I adored how you reacted to that whole situation....you are such a papa bear. You never let anyone disrespect a female


  • winding down SBB~ what was it like watching the girl you were falling for go on dates with another man?

  • C: Absolutely not. I've grown up protecting my sisters and mom. That's just who I am and I will always be that person. I'll defend any woman being disrespected. But if you're one of my girls--I'm definitely not standing by.
    C: It was... I have never known what jealousy, rage, and absolute agony felt like until I found it. In my mind and in my heart-- That was MY girl. And always will be.
  • Friday
  • @D what do you have to say for yourself being the cause of the beautiful man's agony and dismay he no longer has a twinkle in his eyes instead pain and hurt. 
    You also have sorrow behind your eyes. I just cannot bring myself to fell sorry for u, your pain is self inflicted so I fell in your own words you should put your big girl pants on and deal with it. 
    Is there anything else going on? Corey just called you his girl....u seems to still want you in his life....would you like him to be apart of your life again? And what are your feeling for Corey? 
    Has anything changed? And finally for you miss Hamilton what did you learnt about yourself By the end if FFY?what can we expect from you in fighting for you? Is there anything else you would like to add? And can you give us an exclusive?
  • I've always known that Corey sees me as his girl and truthfully I love hearing it. You're right-- all my issues are self-inflicted . I just hope to prove that things are different. That I can cause more than just hurt and frustration. I know how have a lot to prove--but i certainly want to.
    I may be back in New York now.. But this time I'll be moving for good. There are a few new developments and I can't stay away anymore.

  • Thank you so much doll. You have eased some of my anger toward you and I have me back in your corner sort of.... We all make mistakes that we have to learn from and everyone deserves a second chance. I just pray its not too late for you sweetie I wish you all the best and I'm sure I will be seeing you soon. One more thing u never answered my question how do u feel looking at Corey a broken man knowing it was your doing.

  • It kills me. Its no secret from the start I wanted nothing serious but I never wanted to hurt him. I have never known a better person--and I'm sure after seeing all that Corey has done-- You probably know that too. He is so special to me and to see him broken because of me...It really kills me. And I will do anything in my power to make it right.


  • Well i I will be rooting for you and in sure all my readers will be too. Thanks you again for being open and honest with us.

  • Absolutely! Thank you for letting me clear up my story--without a pitchfork-- (D winks-- Corey laughs)


  • So Corey you heard what she just what do u think about Dani moving back to town permanently and what does that mean for you two?

  • Honestly.. I am excited to know she's moving back permanently but that doesn't mean I'll be as willing to show my heart as in the past. I love Dani--but she hurt me terribly. It is going to take a little more than an apology to fix it. So with where that leaves us-- I really don't know. We'll just have to see.
    (Dani places a hand on Corey's shoulder--he looks her way)
    C: Are you sure you're feeling okay Dani? I'm still a little concerned about you feeling so sick earlier.

  • (Dani looks down towards the floor and readjusts hoodie)
    D: Yeah I'm fine... it's just a bug.

  • I'm sure your sisters will also be happy to have dani back. Can u give us an exclusive on what you have been up to since the split and finally what would u like to say to your fans?

  • Oh yeah-- My sisters love Dani and bug me constantly about if I've heard anything. I'll have to let them know right away.
    Since the split.. I've been spending time at my other bars that I co-own there have been some um.. (Shoots a glance at Dani and quickly looks away) Just some things I've had to take care of. (Dani perks up and stares at Corey)
    As for my lovely fans... You all are amazing and I can't wait to spend more time with each and every one of you. (Shoots a smile)

  • Thank you so much for taking time out to come talk with us gov'nah (wink) I know your fans really appreciate it as do I. Oh and I will defiantly be taking you up on the offer to come by for a drink. Hug and kiss him goodbye then Danielle from across the table.
    That was awesome thank you so much

  • C: Thank you darling! I'll be waiting for you to come on by my darling (winks)
    That was fun! Happy to be able to do one. 

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