What goes on inside the minds of two of the most entertaining operatives in the Black Swan Division?
In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Tommy Mendoz and Tessa Vulpe—the dynamic duo at the heart of Tempting Tessa. They’re here to share their thoughts on danger, betrayal, and the undeniable chemistry between them.
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Misty: Welcome, everyone! Today, I have two very special guests from Tempting Tessa—Black Swan Division’s very own Tessa Vulpe and Tommy Mendoza. How are you both feeling about this interview?
Tommy: Honestly? Thrilled. I’ve been waiting for my moment to shine.
Tessa: (deadpan) You mean waiting for an opportunity to cause chaos.
Tommy: Same thing.
Misty: Right… So, let’s start with something simple. What’s the most dangerous mission you’ve ever been on?
Tessa: Saving Tommy’s backside from the CIA, an assassin, a megalomaniac – the list goes on.
Tommy: Meh, piece of cake.
Tessa: I got shot!
Tommy: And I carried you out and got you to the hospital. You have a sexy scar, too. But this one time, I had a cartel leader wave a gun in my face when I was pretending to be a sommelier.
Tessa: That wasn’t a mission. That was you getting caught snooping in a wine cellar.
Tommy: Details.
Misty: Ahem. Speaking of missions, what was it like working together on this last one?
Tessa: Like babysitting a hyperactive golden retriever who thinks espionage is a game.
Tommy: (grinning) And yet, she still trusts me with her life.
Tessa: More like tolerates you for the greater good.
Misty: Okay, okay! How about a fun question—who’s the better shot?
Tessa: (immediately) Me.
Tommy: (at the same time) Me.
Tessa: (glares) You nearly shot yourself once.
Tommy: (defensive) That was one time, and the gun had a weird recoil!
Misty: Alright, let’s test your teamwork. Describe each other in three words.
Tessa: Reckless. Annoying. Stubborn.
Tommy: Genius. Charming. Devastatingly handsome.
Tessa: You’re supposed to describe me.
Tommy: Oh, I thought we were just stating facts.
Tessa: (sighs) Fine. Tactical. Relentless. Loyal.
Tommy: Aww, see? She likes me.
Tessa: (gritting teeth) Don’t make me regret this.
Misty: (laughing) You two are something else. Last question—if you weren’t operatives, what would you be doing?
Tessa: I’m not an operative technically, although the Black Swans are sure doing their best to recruit me. I don’t like getting shot, though.
Tommy: Professional gambler. Or international con artist.
Tessa: So… still a criminal?
Tommy: I prefer creative problem solver.
Misty: Well, thank you both for being here! I think we’ve learned a lot today.
Tessa: That Tommy is unhinged?
Tommy: And that Tessa secretly adores me?
Tessa (to Misty): Next time, just interview Declan or Spence.
Misty: Thank you, Tommy and Tesa, for this fun interview. I can’t wait for readers to get their hands on your story!
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When you’re betrayed by the very people you swore to protect, trust is the deadliest weapon of all.
In a world where loyalty is a luxury, surviving demands the ultimate sacrifice—of trust, of duty, and maybe even of each other. With danger closing in and the line between betrayal and loyalty blurring, Tessa and Tommy must face the truth: the dead don’t always stay buried, and the past never forgets.
Perfect for fans of fast-paced espionage thrillers, Tempting Tessa weaves high-stakes action with an unforgettable romance against a backdrop of betrayal and redemption. Grab your copy today!
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