Welcome, Miranda, from The Unspoken Series. Book 4 features Miranda & Derek and their interesting love story. You can see more here. For now, let’s get to know Miranda a little more with this character interview.

What is your favorite book of all time?

I’d have to say without a doubt Oliver Twist. I love the story, the writing, the classical style. Orphan stories always get to me. Probably because of the relationship I’ve had with my dad throughout life. They just hit me.

What’s your favorite love story?

My own love story with life. But wait, do you mean movies and books? I’d have to say something cheesy like “Sweet Home Alabama.” I love that it took losing something to realize how much you loved it in the first place… and the entire idea of falling away from the good stuff, chasing the superficial stuff, then finding your way back to what matters most.

What’s your ideal engagement ring look like?

I’d like pink or blue sapphires instead of diamonds. I feel like diamonds are overrated. I want something unique, small, not gaudy. Something simple, but unusual.

Tell us a funny memory of Matthew when you guys were kids.

One time Matt tried so hard to read my diary that he chased me around the entire day, taunting me, so … this is really horrible … I peed in a measuring cup and poured it on his bed at night so he was covered in it and thought he peed his bed. My mom somehow found out I did it and I was in big trouble, but it was totally worth the look on his face.

Of all your friends, who inspires you the most?

My best friend, Derek. He’s one of the most compassionate and giving people I’ve ever met and he doesn’t like to flaunt it. I love that he actually blushes when people compliment him. He’s strong, but sensitive when necessary, mostly just with me. He inspires me with the way he doesn’t give up when he wants something. He gives all of himself and just has this quiet strength about him that I love. Plus, he wants to grow. He is so smart and analyzes himself all the time, always looking for areas of improvement. I love his desire for growth and his love for life, true under the surface life. He’s just wonderful… did I say that already?

Read more about Derek & Miranda in “Heart on a Shoestring” … OUT NOW!