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Philip Wagner has always aspired to earn his father’s respect while pursuing his career of interest. A self-described workaholic, he enjoys architecture, Star Wars, and sports. He has a particular fondness for expensive cars and currently drives an Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio. While not ostentatious, his tastes tend towards the expensive. He runs to keep in shape, but has trouble keeping up with Val when they run together.
Ten Questions:
1. What are you most proud of but afraid of sharing?
I’m most proud of my work. What I hate to share is that, sometimes, I identify with my work too much, which leaves a lot of other important things in my life.
2. Do you consider yourself liked or disliked by others? Why?
People seem to like me. I don’t worry about strangers but I would like to have my father’s respect.
3. Are you afraid of being your true self around others? Why?
The only person I feel I have to perform for is my father.
4. More than anything, I want to …”
Do work that matters to me and take care of the people I care about.
5. If I could change anything about myself, I would…
Make myself a better dancer. I am, quite possibly, the worst dancer in the world.
6. I think my greatest strengths, abilities, and skills are…
I’m organized, not afraid of working hard, and I’m not interested in screwing anyone. I have a strong sense of fair play and it rules my behavior.
7. What is your biggest regret?
My biggest regret is that in the past I sometimes used my design work to hide from the more unpleasant consequences that Wagner Developments work in different communities.
8. What are some lessons in life you’ve had to learn the hard way?
Dishonesty, even the smallest lie, can tank a relationship. It’s best to just be yourself, tell the truth and meet your consequences head-on.
9. What is your greatest fear?
Being unworthy.
10. I wish I had someone with whom I could share…
I have someone who understands me. There’s no one else I’d rather share myself with.
Adapted from How to Interview Your Character Like a Pro
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ICYMI, my debut novel, A Delicious Dilemma is coming 8/24 with Harlequin Romance Special Edition (preorder link here). Different worlds collide in Sera Taino’s debut novel.
It’s hard to remain enemies when you’ve broken bread together
Val Navarro’s first mistake: going out dancing after a bad breakup when the chef should be focused on her family business. Her second mistake? Thinking the handsome, sensitive stranger she meets could be more than a rebound – until she discovers he’s Philip Wagner of Wagner Developments. His father’s company could shut down her Puerto Rican restaurant and unravel her tight-knit neighborhood. When Philip takes over negotiations, Val wants to believe he has good intentions. But is following her heart a recipe for disaster?
From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
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