Goodreads asked Marissa Garner:

Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Marissa Garner The idea for the entire Hawaiian Heat series came from my trips to Hawaii. Every time I visited the islands, it was a romantic adventure. My favorite island is Maui, so it seemed only natural to make it the setting for the series. Maui is magical. From the lush rainforest of the Iao Valley to the “moonscape” of the Haleakala volcano, from the rushing Hana Waterfalls to the windy Kaanapali beaches, the island offers a kaleidoscope of experiences. Balmy tropical breezes, sun-drenched white sand, and pounding teal surf provide the perfect relief from everyday stress and rev up a couple’s libido. That’s why I decided Maui was the ideal place for my characters to fall in love.

The first book, THE MARRIAGE TRAP, draws on some of my personal experiences. I’ve actually stayed in the Volcano House overlooking the Kilauea Caldera, which is where my hero and heroine plan a getaway. I’ve hiked on Maui’s dormant volcano, which my characters also visit. I’ve snorkeled in the coral reefs and bodysurfed on the crashing waves. But I let Drew and Ginny do something that I never had the pleasure of experiencing. If you read the book, you’ll learn what they got to do that I didn’t. I hope you enjoy all the Hawaiian experiences I share in THE MARRIAGE TRAP.

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