Wild & Willing  Harlequin Blaze 9/02 Joanne Rock Questions for Discussion: 1.Mia Quentin is on a mini-vacation as the book opens, and because of that, she engages in more risky behavior.  Compare the way Mia behaves with her family to how she behaves with Seth-especially when they first meet.  Have you ever adopted a different behavior or tried something radically different while on vacation? 2.Recall the kinds of paintings Mia creates.  What does her subject matter say about her?  Could you draw any conclusions about her character simply by looking at her paintings? 3.How would you characterize Mia's relationship with Noelle at the beginning of the book as opposed to the end?  What makes their mother-daughter bond unique? 4.Why was Seth Chandler dressed as a pirate in the opening scene?  5.Noelle obviously dated many men before the time frame of Wild & Willing.  What makes Brock different from other men she's dated?  Why is she able to commit herself to Brock in a way she's never been able to commit herself to any other man? 6.Because Noelle dated many men before the time frame of Wild & Willing, did it strike you as out-of-character that she would resist Brock's advances at first?  Why does she? 7.What do you learn about Betty and Norman Quentin's relationship through the course of the book?  Did you get the impression that they were a happy or an unhappy couple?  Why? 8.Seth plays the role of a fairy tale hero-the traditional Prince Charming-- in this story.  Why doesn't Mia appreciate his gift to her at the art show? 9.How does Seth make the ultimate amends to Mia?  Bonus:  What was Noelle's favorite flavor coffee and how did Brock discover it?