Sarah Darlington lives in the DC metro area, is married to her high school sweetheart, and currently spends her time chasing around a very active toddler. As a former flight attendant, she misses the days of pantyhose, galley gossip with good friends, and traveling to new places. In the future she’d like to return to that career, but, just as flying gets into your bones, so does writing. Whenever she gets a free moment these days, she writes.
1. Why did you decide to become a writer?
To avoid doing the laundry. Just kidding. I’m not really sure why I decided it. I just sort of started one day and it has stuck with me since.
2. Who/what are your writing inspirations?
Rachel Gibson. She’s always been one of my favorite authors. 🙂
3. What are your favorite genres to read?
NA and YA.
4. What do you hope readers take away most from your writing?
A break from reality. Personally, I enjoy getting swept away in a good story. I hope my book can do the same for others.
5. Who’s the favorite character of yours that you’ve written and why?
Leo Maddox. He Belongs With Me was originally only supposed to be Maggie’s story. And Leo was only supposed to be the spoiled, slightly annoying, comic relief best friend. But as I started writing, I quickly discovered there was much more to Leo than I ever imagined. I love when characters take over like that and demand attention.
6. What is your writing style? Outliner/Planner or Seat of the Pantser?
Seat of the pantser. I usually have a general idea of the beginning/ending of a novel when I start writing, but the rest is always a mystery until I write it.
7. If someone wanted to become a writer, what tips would you give to them?
Write a little every day. You can teach yourself how to write, but it won’t happen overnight. It takes time, trail and error, and determination. I started writing in 2008. He Belongs With Me wasn’t my first novel. Only the first novel I deemed good enough to share with the world.
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Published On: February 27th 2014
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SYNOPSIS
Two girls. One Leo.
Identical twins, Maggie and Clara Ryder, both grew up with Leo Maddox, billionaire playboy, apparent alcoholic, and heir to his grandfather's world-famous Maddox hotel empire. Their roles were cemented long ago: Maggie, as his best friend and Clara as his childhood nemesis.
But when a simple twist of fate changes everything and both girls start to fall for the lean, mean, ridiculously sexy and seemingly spoiled Leo... which girl will win his heart?
Throw in a little mischief, drama, and one smoking-hot bartender and lines are sure to blur. But one thing's for certain, neither good-girl Maggie nor rebellious Clara will be satisfied until they each figure out where they belong.
*NEW ADULT ROMANCE. Recommended for 17+ due to sexual situations and adult language
