Kat Sloane has been writing stories for as long as she can remember, with a particular knack for dreaming up new ways to get her characters to kiss. Kat Sloane | Photo by Karen MaIn this interview, Kat discusses the friends-to-lovers trope in her new romance novel, The Matchmaker’s Cottage, her hope for readers, and more. I think one thing that truly surprised me was just how many people are involved in the process of championing your book. Were there any surprises in the writing process for this book? What do you hope readers will get out of your book?