By Sarah Morgan, author of Once A Ferrara Wife… (Harlequin Presents, February 2012)
It’s a while since I wrote a marriage in trouble story and I’m very excited about this one! Once A Ferrara Wife… is an intense, emotional tale about two very different people who were joined by love, but found their love tested by life events.
In everyone’s life things happen that can’t be predicted or prevented and none of us really know how we’re going to react when we’re faced with a challenge. Good people are capable of doing and saying the wrong things, especially when under pressure. That doesn’t make them bad. It’s what makes them human, and human beings are flawed and imperfect (that’s what makes them interesting!)
In Once A Ferrara Wife…, neither of my characters are bad people, but they are flawed.
Laurel is a fitness instructor, a strong independent woman who has never relied on anyone in her life until she fell in love with Cristiano Ferrara, but he let her down so badly that she walked away. Briefly reunited at his sister’s wedding, they are forced to re-evaluate what went wrong. Unable to forgive or forget, Laurel intends to walk away again once the wedding is over but Cristiano has other plans…. He wants his wife back and he’s prepared to do whatever it takes to heal the rift in their marriage. He’s even willing to consider the fact that he might have been in the wrong….
This book contains scenes of serious grovelling (on the part of the hero!) and sizzling hot chemistry all set on the fabulously romantic island of Sicily. If the weather is cold where you are then I hope this will bring a little Mediterranean sunshine into your life and if that doesn’t work then hopefully the scorching heat between the hero and heroine will warm things up.
As I wrote this book I fell in love with the Ferrara family. I love their commitment to each other, their determination to fight to keep the family whole and healthy. I loved them so much that the moment I finished Once A Ferrara Wife… I started another story about the same family, this time featuring Cristiano’s brother, Santo. It will be out in May and is called The Forbidden Ferrara.
Happy reading!
Love Sarah
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Question from Amy: Do you like marriage in jeopardy or reunion stories? Share your thoughts in the comments! 
I love marriage-in-trouble stories because I think the whole second-chance premise is the ultimate in hopeful.
Good luck with your series!
I do love the idea of a marriage in jeopardy story. I’m already a huge fan of reunion stories. This sounds like a great (and hot) read…and knowing about the hero and his grovelling doesn’t hurt. ((smile)) A hot, rich, grovelling hero…now that’s a story I can get behind.
Thanks Liz! Glad you enjoy marriage in trouble stories. I love the whole ‘second chance’ premise too. Proves we are all allowed to make mistakes…..
Totally agree that it’s the flaws which make people interesting. And there’s nothing better than a couple who have to jump through hoops to make their relationship work.
A fitness instructor heroine – did you do lots of hands-on research, Sarah?!
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Barb, hot rich grovelling hero – I know, I know…hold me back….
Shazza of course I did the research. I coach the England rugby team in my spare time, didn’t you know that? Tough job, but someone has to…..and all that….
Hi Sarah,
While I’m reading this at present, I find it truly exciting and thrilling. I just can’t wait to reach the end to see what else happens to Laurel and Cristiano on their journey. And though this is a romance, it’s so closely connected with reality in todays marriage lifestyles. I do know they’ll reach their HEA after the twists and turns you threw them….is astounding and exhilirating
And I also love the Farrera family, any chance of a Santo story?
Nas, so glad you’re enjoying it! Glad you love the Ferrara family too. Santo’s story will be out in May. It’s called the Forbidden Ferrara.
Hi Sarah,
I just loved this book! I loved that Cristiano openly admitted how much he loved Laurel so early in the book. You have her so well motivated to hold back on him. They lived on in my head for days. Thanks for another fab read!
Hi Sarah – I just finished “Once a Ferrara Wife” and absolutely looooooved it.
The chemistry between Laurel and Christiano was sizzling and I loved watching him grovel so early – what a hero!!
I’m so excited Santo will get his HEA – looking foward to your next book in May
Going to grab a copy ASAP. Sounds like a winner!
I loved this book! I won’t post spoilers but Cristiano grew a lot as a person in this book. He came to realize what the important things were in life, was willing to admit to his mistakes and best of DID NOT betray his marriage vows. This is a very emotional book – definitely one that I will re-read time and again.
Amy, overall, I love reunion stories — but a huge hot button for me is when the H sleeps around when married couples are separated for a brief period of time. The h of course stays true so the old double standard is in play.
Sarah,
No, I didn’t know you coached rugby on the side. What a well rounded woman you are! As you say, a hard job… but so inspirational!
I loved this book. So intense and gripping and real. Loved the emotion and the characters who are so real. I can’t wait for the next one. I hadn’t realised Santo was getting his own story but I’d hoped. What a treat.
Melanie, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and that the characters stayed with you!
Hi Joanne, glad you fell in love with Cristiano and enjoyed the early grovel
I loved writing Santo’s story so I really hope you enjoy reading it.
Andrea, really hope you enjoy it!
Lidia, I’m thrilled you loved the book and found it an emotional read. Cristiano certainly was flawed but fortunately he’d made progress by the end!
Er Annie, the rugby coach comment was a joke – better clarify that before the rumour grows and spreads
So glad you enjoyed the book!
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Sarah, this was a truly emotional story, a rollercoaster of passion and heat and turmoil. The HEA was so deserved! Can’t wait to read Santo’s story xx
Abby, thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed the rollercoaster
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I loved, loved, LOVED Once A Ferrara Wife. I didn’t want their story to end but I couldn’t put the book down! I’m soooo thrilled Santo’s getting his own story. Can’t wait for May!
Maya, I’m so pleased you loved it and even more pleased you’re looking forward to Santo’s story (warning: turn the shower to cold!)
I love love love your books Sarah because they are reunion stories… I’ve just bought this book today and I cant wait to be able to sit down this evening! I recently discovered how many I had read over the years and have gone back and re-read quite a few older ones… they are brilliant because they’ve not “dated” in age… if that makes sense… I’m as excited about your new releases as I was when i discovered Abby Green’s books!
Sarah this just came out in Canada and I CANNOT WAIT to read it
I love reunion stories and this sounds wonderful. As are all your books Next up… Jen
Tash, I’m so pleased you enjoy my books and particularly reunion stories! That’s great to hear. And I love Abby Green’s books too
Jen, hope you enjoy Once A Ferrara Wife! Thanks for dropping by
Sarah
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