Not too long ago, I picked up Hanami, a novel by new-to-me author V.C. Buckley, and was instantly taken in and completely wowed. Now, I'm excited to introduce this talented young author to you on the eve of the release of her second book in the Hanami series: Hazakura!
Congratulations, V.C.! Please tell us what inspired you to write the Hanami series?
Congratulations, V.C.! Please tell us what inspired you to write the Hanami series?
The idea for the story of Sakura was sparked from a small bullying incident. While the person was being bullied, there wasn't much people could do at first because the bully was someone people were afraid of. He had money, standing and an influential family. So before I interfered, I imagined a "What if". What if the bully didn't know exactly who and how dangerous the person he was bullying was? My imagination just went with it. And I knew exactly how I wanted Sakura to be. I was tired of seeing women portrayed as weak and needy. I wanted them to be portrayed as strong. Of course I still left a bit of vulnerability in her, because that's also life. But I wanted a heroine that would fight back.
Kenjin Kiyohara, the son of Asia’s most powerful tycoon has finally won the heart of Sakura Shintani, the heir to Japan’s most notorious crime dynasty. But their new love is threatened as Sakura’s trigger-happy opponents see Kenjin as her ultimate weakness, making her rethink the decision to be with him. But Kenjin is determined to stay by her side, even if it might cost him his life.
Can love last for a mafia princess?
Find out in this riveting sequel to HANAMI...
Find out in this riveting sequel to HANAMI...
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