#1 NY Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy talks strong women, hot guys and family series… Check out what she has to say then Read on for more information about this blog tour and all its great prizes!

A autora Bestselling do NY Times fala sobre mulheres fortes, homens quentes e família nesta série... Veja o que ela tem a dizer e depois leia mais sobre este blog tour e todos os grandes prêmios!

One of my favorite quotes of all time is by Eleanor Roosevelt: "A woman is like a tea bag. You don't know how strong she is until you put her in hot water." Uma de minhas citações preferidas de todos os tempos é de Eleanor Roosevelt: "Uma mulher é como um saquinho de chá. Você não sabe o quão forte é até que você a coloca em água quente."

This quote perfectly describes the heroines in my new connected family series: The Callaways. I love to write about ordinary women who get caught up in extraordinary adventures. My heroines don't always know what they're made of until they're tested. Esta citação descreve perfeitamente as heroínas de minha série: Os Callaways. Eu amo escrever sobre mulheres normais que se lançam em aventuras extraordinárias. Minhas heroínas nem sempre sabem de que são feitas, até que são testadas.

While we sometimes associate strong female characters with over-the-top roles like vampire slayer or some other kick-ass profession, I believe most women, even the quiet ones, have a superhuman core of strength that enables them to change the world they live in and also to change the men who love them. In my books, the heroine's strength is enhanced, not only by a new and powerful romantic relationship but also her personal journey to find herself. Enquanto algumas vezes nós associamos mulheres fortes (personagens) com papeis super tops tipo caçadoras de vampiro ou outras profissões poderosas, eu acredito que muitas mulheres, mesmo as quietas, tem um superpoder que lhes permite mudar o mundo em que vivem e também para alterar os homens que amam. Nos meus livros, a força da heroína é reforçada, não só por um novo e poderoso relacionamento romântico, mas também sua jornada pessoal para encontrar a si mesma.

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In the first book in the Callaway series, ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS, the heroine, Sara, has grown up in a troubled family and is estranged from her father. She grew up next door to the chaotic, fun-loving Callaway family and often envied the relationships she saw on the other side of the fence. She also had a huge crush on the second oldest male in the family, Aiden Callaway. No primeiro livro na série Callaway, 'ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS' (Em uma noite como essa), a heroína, Sara, cresceu em uma família problematica e é uma estranha para seu pai. Ela cresceu na casa ao lado da caótica, engraçada e amorosa família Callaway e diversas vezes invejava o relacionamento que ela via do outro lado do muro. Ela também tinha uma paixão adolescente pelo segundo filho mais velho da família, Aiden Callaway.

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While Sara was a studious, serious girl in high school, Aiden was the charming rebel. As teenagers they were not ready for each other, but now they meet again as adults and both are facing pivotal moments in their lives. Enquanto Sara era estudiosa, uma garota séria no ensino médio, Aiden era uma rebelde charmoso. Como adolescentes eles não estavam prontos um para o outro, mas agora eles se reencontram como adultos e ambos estão em momentos importantes, cruciais, em suas vidas.

Aiden is recovering from an injury he acquired as a smokejumper and grieving for the loss of his best friend, who died during their last jump together. Sara has come home to repair the relationship with her father, only to discover that there are family secrets that will change everything she thought she knew about her past and her parents. Aiden está se recuperando de um acidente que sofreu como bombeiro que salta direto no fogo para combatê-lo, e de luto pela perda de seu melhor amigo, que morreu durante este último salto juntos. Sara está visitando o pai para tentar consertar o relacionamento deles, mas descobre que existem segredos na família que mudarão tudo que ela pensava sobre seu passado e seus pais.

Sara has to find the strength within herself to risk her heart on a man who could quite possibly break it, to face a terrible lie and to find a way to forgive her father. Aiden also has to find a way to deal with the secret that took his friend's life. Together these two characters find strength within themselves and also draw strength from each other, which is, really, what love is all about. Sara tem de encontrar a força dentro de si para arriscar seu coração para um homem que muito possivelmente poderia quebrá-lo, para enfrentar uma mentira terrível e encontrar uma maneira de perdoar seu pai. Aiden também tem que encontrar uma maneira de lidar com o segredo que tirou a vida de seu amigo. Juntos, esses dois personagens encontram força dentro de si mesmos e também tiram força um do outro, o que é, realmente, para o que é o amor.

As a reader, I love books that have layers: romance, mystery, adventure and surprises. As a writer, I strive to bring those same elements to all of my stories. My heroines have to be as strong as the heroes. And I always hope that they inspire my readers in some way, too. Como leitora, eu amo os livros que têm camadas: romance, mistério, aventura e surpresas. Como escritora, eu me esforço para trazer esses mesmos elementos para todas as minhas histórias. Minhas heroínas tem que ser tão forte como os heróis. E eu sempre espero que eles inspieam os meus leitores, de alguma forma, também.

I grew up reading books about strong female characters, and I know those reading experiences helped shaped some of my own attitudes about the kind of woman I wanted to be. Eu cresci lendo livros sobre personagens femininos fortes, e eu sei que aquelas experiências de leitura me ajudaram algumas de minhas atitudes sobre o tipo de mulher que eu desejava ser.

Who are some of your favorite female characters? And what do you love most about them?

About the Callaway Blog Tour & All Its Great Prizes!

This is the week you finally meet the Callaways! Not only are they all over the web as part of their extraordinary blog tour, but they are also out and about in your neighborhood. That's right; we're celebrating the print launch with Ingram by throwing a party all over the world! Make sure to follow this tour closely for your chance to win gift cards, swag, autographed books, and other incredible prizes.

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About The Callaways: The Callaways were born to serve and protect! In Barbara’s new connected family series, each of the eight siblings in this blended Irish-American family find love, mystery and adventure, often where they least expect it! Each book stands alone, but for the full enjoyment of the series, you might want to start at the beginning with On A Night Like This! Get the eBooks via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, or Kobo.

About the Author: Barbara Freethy has been making up stories most of her life. Growing up in a neighborhood with only boys and a big brother who was usually trying to ditch her, she spent a lot of time reading. When she wasn’t reading, she was imagining her own books. After college and several years in the P.R. field, she decided to try her hand at a novel. Now Barbara is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author loved by readers all over the world. Her novels range from contemporary romance to romantic suspense and women's fiction. Learn more on her website, Facebook page, or in her Street Team.