Behind the Story: Setting

Why Memphis? 
Surprisingly enough, I was chatting with some other authors in a Facebook group not too long ago and mentioned my book was set in Memphis. And they were surprised. I guess no one thinks of Memphis when they think romance ... or something.
​So, why did I choose such a place?

I love Memphis. It's where I spent the first two years of my marriage, where my husband's family was living when I first started dating him and they were still there until after our first child was born. I have so many sweet memories of that city, and still have plenty of friends there. And I needed somewhere not too far from Arkansas or St. Louis, the other towns in my book.
Through the story, Adrian gets to visit the river (where they watch fireworks), the Pyramid to check out Bass Pro with her nephews, and several barbeque spots. Because it's Memphis! 
It's only a couple hours from where I have her parents living in Sassafras, AR (yes, the town I made up for An Unexpected Legacy) and Little Rock, where her sister lives. And not too far from her "home" base of St. Louis, the town she always thought she wanted to live in, though she never really stays there for long.
Memphis has a Southern charm and enough fun amenities to make it an interesting location. And I really hope you grow to think of it as sweetly as I do after reading my story.
If you had to pick a spot to set a romance, would Memphis be on your list? Have you ever visited Memphis?

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