• Contemporary

    Cover Love: Dai’s Dark Valentine – Dariel Raye @pendarielraye #RLFblog #PNR

    Dai’s Dark Valentine 
    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
    media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Dai’s Dark Valentine.
    Three-hundred years is a long time, but left to its own devices,
    what began as the vendetta of one man can grow to encompass even
    more formidable hatred.
    Daitre Salons is a beautiful but naïve heiress whose true heritage
    has been kept secret even from her. Now, her abilities are emerging and her father’s
    enemies want her dead, but what bothers her most is that her new husband “in
    name only” insists on treating her like a child.
    Joban Beaucoup, professional guard to the Salons family, and
    dark fey, has chosen to leave the quaint yet suffocating French town of his orphan-birth
    and venture to the Americas, but he needs one thing he cannot concoct, despite his
    magical abilities – a wife.
    When Joban agrees to marry Daitre and take her to the Americas
    with him, he carries her three-thousand miles away, then whisks her three-hundred
    years into the future to assure her safety, but while Daitre struggles to adjust
    to this strange new world, manage her newfound powers, and figure out her feelings
    toward Joban, Joban learns that even here, their enemies have followed them, now
    more deadly than ever.

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  • Contemporary

    Hero’s Bucket List: Naughty List @NaughtyLiterati #RLFblog

    Naughty List 

    Heroes from the Naughty List

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. We have several heroes lined
    up today for you to know better.

    About the Book

    Title Naughty List: Thirteen Naughty Holiday Stories
    Genre Erotic Romance Holiday Anthology
    Author The Naughty Literati
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Naughty List: Thirteen Naughty Holiday Stories to warm up your
    winter. These tales by Naughty Literati authors range from heartwarming and sweet
    to scorching hot erotic, medieval to futuristic, humans to aliens and shape-shifters,
    vanilla committed couples to kinky ménage fun. Are you on the Naughty List?
    Naughty List Table of
    Contents:
    The NightWind’s Visit by Charlotte Boyett-Compo
    Dear Santa…I Want A MAN For Christmas by Marianne Stephens
    Prelude To A Most Unusual Marriage by Katherine Kingston
    No Gentleman by Francesca Hawley
    Jewel’s Ménage Christmas by Berengaria Brown
    Tune Me Up by Lainey-Jo Charles
    On the Eighteenth of January, ’78, or, A Night At Valley Forge
    by Regina Kammer
    The Christmas Leopard by Lynne Connolly
    Christmas Bad Girl by Trinity Blacio
    How The Alien Stole Christmas by Belle Scarlett
    Merry Christmas, Kitten by Nicole Austin
    Viking in Tartan by Suz deMello
    Holdin’ On by Alexa Silver

    Meet the Heroes

    When someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.”
    Therefore, a list of things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations
    to experience, and so on became known as a “Bucket List.” If you haven’t
    made one before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another
    book. First, each of you please tell us about yourself, then you can answer our
    “Bucket List” question: What are two places you would like to visit before
    you die, and why?

    Name: Ardian Cree

    Age: Roughly 500 years
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Somewhere in the Megaverse
    Profession: Incubus
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I will never die because I am immortal but my lady can leave
    this world. Before she does I would like to take her to the farthest reaches of
    her world where no human has ever trod. This wild place must be as beautiful as
    she and as exotic as I. I want to take her there so she will know how unique and
    precious she is to me. When we have visited there, I would take her to the wilds
    of the north, wrap her tightly in my arms to keep her warm and we will make love
    under the shifting lights. I would have her get a glimpse of the joy that explodes
    in my soul when she is with me.
    Author Name: Charlotte Boyett-Compo
    Story Title: The NightWind’s Visit

    Name: Nick

    Age: 30
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Kansas City
    Profession: Engineer/creator of life-size man dolls
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    England…view “history” up close. Grand Cayman Islands
    – sun and great place to relax.
    Author Name: Marianne Stephens
    Story Title: Dear Santa: I Want a MAN for Christmas

    Name: Richard Moreton, Earl of Chisenham

    Age: mid-thirties
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Sussex, England
    Profession: Earl
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    Venice and Vienna are two cities that I missed when I made my
    grand tour when I was younger.
    Author Name: Katherine Kingston
    Story Title: Prelude to a Most Unusual Marriage

    Name: Will Goldwolf

    Age: 30-something
    Gender: Male (wolf shapeshifter)
    Birthplace: New York City
    Profession: Saloon Owner
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I’d like to return to New York City to introduce my True Mate
    to my family. I’d also love to take a trip to San Francisco to see the Pacific Ocean.
    Author Name: Francesca Hawley
    Story Title: No Gentleman
    Name: Oscar
    Age: 30ish
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: USA
    Profession: Accountant
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    Hawaii. Sun, sand, surf, and sexy women in small bikinis. A quiet
    cabin in the mountains alone with Donovan and Jewel.
    Author Name: Berengaria Brown
    Story Title: Jewel’s Ménage Christmas

    Name: Jason Grier

    Age: 30ish
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Northern Alabama
    Profession: Software Sales
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I’ve lived in Northern Alabama all my life. I do get to travel
    with my job, but I don’t usually get to do any sightseeing. Alabama’s southern border
    is the Gulf of Mexico, but I’ve never seen the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans. I know
    Dani would like to go to Myrtle Beach sometime, but I think she’s not thinking big
    enough. I want to take her to Hawaii on our honeymoon.
    I know she’s always wanted to see the Grand Canyon, and I’ve
    always wanted to see the Rocky Mountains (some people call them the “real”
    mountains compared to ours here). On our way to Hawaii, I’d love to stop in Arizona
    and Colorado and do some sightseeing before being on our way to paradise (my idea
    of paradise is keeping Dani in a bathing suit or nothing at all for at least a week).
    Author Name: Lainey-Jo Charles
    Story Title: Tune Me Up

    Name: Barnabas

    Age: 23
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: New York
    Profession: Infantryman of the 4th New York Regiment
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I’d really just like to see my home before I die. See my mother,
    my father, my sisters. Have a hot meal and sleep in a feather-down bed. But I hope
    to go home to a free New York, and I hope this damnable war ends soon. First, though,
    I’d like to march right into Philadelphia with my regiment and take it back from
    the British.
    Author Name: Regina Kammer
    Story Title: On the Eighteenth of January, ’78; or, A Night At
    Valley Forge

    Name: Fabrizio

    Age: Ancient
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Italy
    Profession: Archaeologist
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I have visited them all. My favorite place is the bedroom I share
    with Sandi and Gianni.
    Author Name: Lynne Connolly
    Story Title: The Christmas Leopard

    Name: Gianni

    Age: Ancient (shapeshifter)
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Italy
    Profession: Archaeologist and mystic
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I have visited many. I would like a new shower room so all three
    of us can get into it! and I would like to take Sandi to my birthplace.
    Author Name: Lynne Connolly
    Story Title: The Christmas Leopard

    Name: Hood

    Age: 230
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Another planet
    Profession: Clan leader future king
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I won’t die we are immortal and I’ve visited most places.
    Author Name: Trinity Blaico
    Story Title: Christmas Bad Girl

    Name: D’pal Blitzn

    Age: 104 arans (38 in Earther years)
    Gender: Alpha Male
    Birthplace: Felconian royal palace
    Profession: Physician, Felconian admiral, prince of Felcon
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    My Earther betrothed, Capt. Christie Trent, is where I most wish
    to be. Also, I hear DisneyUniverse on Pluto is nice.
    Author Name: Belle Scarlett
    Story Title: How the Alien Stole Christmas

    Name: Kenyon Fort

    Age: early 30’s
    Gender: Male liger
    Birthplace: Texas Hill Country
    Profession: Sex toy sales and design
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I’ve always wanted to visit the Serengeti, see the wild cats
    in their natural environment, run with them on the plains. Having been born and
    raised in Texas, I’ve seen snow but not much. I’d love to explore the Himalayan
    mountains and play in the snow as long as long as my mate’s there to warm me up.
    Anywhere with Sirena is the most perfect place to me.
    Author Name: Nicole Austin
    Story Title: Merry Christmas, Kitten

    Name: Erland Blodson

    Age: mid-30s
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: in the far north of Scandinavia
    Profession: Viking warrior/vampire
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    I would like to return to my lands in the far north. I miss the
    cold, long, dark winter nights…perfect for making love to my beautiful Scottish
    bride. Though I love our new home, Kilborn Castle, I would like to take my wife
    back to her birthplace, Kilbirnie Keep, on the Firth of Clyde, so she can visit
    her clan and family.
    Author Name: Suz deMello
    Story Title: Viking in Tartan

    Name: Max

    Age: 30
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: L.A.
    Profession: Rock star
    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and
    why?
    Antarctica, because I haven’t been there before, and Ireland,
    since it is where my beloved’s family is from.
    Author Name: Alexa Silver
    Story Title: Holdin’ On

    Buy This Book

    Amazon Kindle http://www.amazon.com/Naughty-List-Thirteen-Holiday-Stories-ebook/dp/B00PYZON9U/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/naughty-list-charlotte-boyett-compo/1120834064?ean=2940150189195&isbn=2940150189195
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/naughty-list/id943985553?ls=1&mt=11

    Author Bio

    The Naughty Literati are a group of Amazon bestselling authors
    who’ve come together to showcase their epic talents in stories filled with powerful
    eroticism and satisfying romance. Our tales range from heartwarming and sweet to
    scorching hot erotic, medieval to futuristic, humans to aliens and shape-shifters,
    vanilla committed couples to kinky ménage fun.

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  • Contemporary

    Classical Romance for the 21st Century @TarahScott #RLFblog #Historical

    Lord Grayson’s Bride 

    Meet author Tarah Scott, historical romance author. This award
    winner cut her teeth on authors such as Georgette Heyer, Zane Grey, and Amanda Quick.
    Her favorite book is a Tale of Two Cities, with Gone With the Wind as a close second.
    She writes modern classical romance, and paranormal and romantic suspense. Tarah
    grew up in Texas and currently resides in Westchester County, New York with her
    daughter.

    Lord Grayson’s Bride

    A Scrolls of Cridhe novella
    She can’t allow his love for her to destroy him…
    When Nicholas Spencer, Earl of Grayson, returns to claim the
    woman he loves, Lady Josephine Knightly isn’t willing to forgive him for abandoning
    her six years ago. But neither can she resist the man he’s become.
    Two days after Josephine signs the marriage contract she discovers
    a nasty secret that will destroy her family. The only way to protect them—to protect
    the only man she’s ever loved—is to disappear…or die.
    Nicholas won’t make the same mistake twice and let Josephine
    Knightly go. She loves him. He felt it in their one kiss before he left, and in
    the single kiss she allowed since his return. But she’s doing everything in her
    power to sabotage the marriage even before it’s begun. Nicholas doesn’t care. If
    Hell is where he must live to have her, then she must stand by his side in the fire.
    Lord Grayson’s Bride is part of The Scrolls of Cridhe: Volume
    1, Highland Winds bundle. These are seven brand new Scottish romance novellas by
    seven best selling authors. The bundle will be available for preorder November 1
    and will release November 17 for the introductory price of $2.99.

    The Highlander’s Improper Wife

    The Highlander’s Improper Wife
    A proper young lady should
    never attend a Masque…Aphrodite is no lady.
    Betrothal to the callous Lord Blackhall painted a future devoid
    of love. Upon his death, Lady Caroline Wilmont is promised to the younger brother.
    Caroline refuses to allow her first taste of desire to be at the hands of a man
    who would rather have any woman but her. This, her last night of freedom, is to
    be a memory of lust that she can take with her throughout her loveless marriage.
    As Aphrodite, Caroline attends a masque determined to find a man to initiate her
    into the intimacies of erotic love.
    Taran Robertson, Viscount of Blackhall, makes no secret that
    he despises his obligation to marry the Sassenach heiress chosen for him by his
    father. As a last foray before his wedding, he attends a masque. However, the spirited
    vixen he meets and seduces has secrets…secrets that just may reveal he’s to have
    an improper wife.
    The Highlander’s Improper Wife will release November 17 for the
    introductory price of $2.99

    Buy This Author’s Books

    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-tame-a-highland-earl-tarah-scott/1119109490?ean=2940045808477

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  • RLF Gems

    RLF Gem Award: Top Bloggers 2014 Romance Lives Forever #RLFblog @LSB_lsbooks

    Romance Lives Forever
    Top Blogger Award 
    Last month, Romance Lives Forever had 30 posts in a 31 day month.
    Each month, the RLF Gems post ranks in the top ten, but is not counted, in order
    to focus on guests.
    The Top Blogger for December was Liquid Silver Books. In
    addition, they are the top bloggers for the year. Their stats were up to three
    times higher than any other guest on the blog in its history. They win a year of
    free cover advertising on the blog. The top blogger for each month wins a month of free advertising. This month’s winner would be Liquid Silver Books as well, but since they garnered the top spot for the year, I am extending the free month to Diane Saxon, who was in second place. Congratulations to all of you!

    Top Five Bloggers for the Month

    Judged by page views, the top bloggers are:
    1. Liquid Silver Books
    2. Diane Saxon
    3. Andrea
      Downing
    4. JoAnne Myers
    5. NJ Walters
     Honorable mention: Diana Cosby, Berengaria Brown

    Top Twelve Bloggers for the Year

    As with the bloggers of the month, these twelve bloggers and
    groups are listed in order of their page views.
    1. Liquid
      Silver Books – Publisher Week / December
    2. MFRW
      Founding Day (Marketing for Romance Writers) / October
    3. Boroughs
      Publishing – Publisher Week / September
    4. Anaiah Press
      – Publisher Week / June
    5. Daisy Banks
      / February
    6. Marilyn
      Baron / August
    7. Changeling
      Press – Publisher Week / April
    8. Kayelle Allen – Salute to
      Veteran Authors / November
    9. E Ayers /
      July
    10. Vicki Batman
      / March
    11. JD Faver /
      January
    12. Kayelle Allen – Report from
      Outlantacon / May
    Romance Lives Forever features authors and new books. It has
    a blogger’s FAQ page with a downloadable guide and optional interviews. Readers
    can follow via Google+, Networked Blogs, Linky Followers, email, an RSS feed, and
    there’s a blog button readers and authors can grab. Authors can share previous books.
    The blog uses author or publisher names as tags on posts, and author Twitter handles
    in the titles. The site is broadcast over Triberr with a potential reach of over
    1.2M readers via its Twitter-linked network. Twitter mentions are also gathered
    in several Paper.li ezines, giving the author additional opportunities for promotion.
    The Romance Lives
    Forever Paper.li ezine
    features guest authors on its front page every day.

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    My thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance Lives
    Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.
    Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
    name are:
    Anita Philmar, Brita Addams, Christine Ashworth, Christy Effinger, Heather
    Hiestand, Jennifer Hayward, Jennifer Young, Kate Moore, LA Sartor, Lauren
    Linwood, Leslie Lynch, MJ Schiller, Naughty Literati, Rebecca Cohen