![]() ![]() ![]() Why do you think there’s still such a resistance to female characters whose actions aren’t perfectly altruistic? I was delighted by this tension and conversation, as I realized I had only rarely seen a heroine act the way male billionaire characters have been acting for decades. Her silent business partner, Katrina, worries that Rhiannon’s actions border on manipulation. Rhiannon is unrepentantly dedicated to her business, to the point that she pushes through her hurt feelings to pursue a business relationship with Samson and, hopefully, his aunt. I knew she’d be my next heroine the second she showed up, and crafting a whole new series around a snarky dating app creator was probably the easiest thing I’ve ever done. ![]() I loved crafting a character that was so many things: both vulnerable and cocky, dedicated to her family and also desperate for space from them. What made you decide to make her your heroine in this book? Readers (myself included) fell in love with Rhiannon when she appeared in your last book, Hurts to Love You. We talked to Rai about her brilliantly ruthless heroine, incorporating the #MeToo movement and more. After the glorious, angst-filled saga that was the Forbidden Hearts trilogy, Alisha Rai returns with The Right Swipe, a smart, warm-hearted rom-com starring a former football player and the tech CEO who captures his heart. ![]()
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