• Contemporary

    Cowboy’s Little Surprise @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #Contemporary

    The Cowboy’s Little Surprise 
    Today’s featured book is The Cowboy’s Little Surprise by
    Barbara White Daille.

    About the Book

    Title The Cowboy’s Little Surprise
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Author Barbara White Daille
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    The Long Way Home
    A guy like Cole Slater is hard to forget. Tina Sanchez should
    know—for years since high school she’s tried to bury the pain of Cole’s cruel betrayal.
    But it’s impossible to ignore the man she sees reflected in her young son’s eyes
    now that Cole is back in her life—and about to meet the child he never knew he had.
    Returning home to New Mexico, Cole is determined to put his playboy
    reputation to rest. Especially now that he knows there’s a little boy looking up
    to him. And seeing Tina again reignites all the feelings Cole ran from as a teen.
    Despite his fear that he can’t be the man Tina deserves, he’s determined to try.
    For his son’s sake—and his own.

    Buy This Book

    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cowboys-little-surprise-barbara-white-daille/1120323490?ean=9780373755646

    About the Author

    Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest,
    where they don’t mind the lizards in their front yard but could do without the scorpions
    in the bathroom.
    A writer from the age of nine and a novelist since eighth grade,
    Barbara is now an award-winning author with a number of novels to her credit.
    The first book in The Hitching Post Hotel series, The Cowboy’s
    Little Surprise, debuts in April 2015, with other books in the series to follow
    in July and December.

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  • Contemporary

    Character Interview: Dawn – Reborn to Burn @TheAnnaDurand #RLFblog #PNR

    Reborn to Burn
    by Anna Durand 
    The character interview allows a hero or heroine to tell
    readers about himself or herself. Today’s interview is with Dawn from Reborn to
    Burn.

    Interview with Dawn

    Tell us about yourself,
    please.
    Until yesterday, I was a mummy who died 3,000 years ago in Ancient
    Egypt. Scientists regenerated my body, though nobody knows how or why I woke up.
    Since I have no memories of my previous life, I let my hero Jake name me. He chose
    Dawn, because the Egyptians believed the dawn was a time of rebirth.
    What can you not do (but
    need to do) during this story?
    I need to remember my first life, understand why I was reborn,
    and escape from the scientists who are hunting me.
    What inner doubt causes
    you the most difficulty?
    I feel I shouldn’t be alive; I’m an abomination, a freak with
    DNA from frogs and microscopic creatures. Am I truly human again, or something more
    sinister? The question haunts me.
    In the story world your
    author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.
    I worry I’ll turn into a zombie or some other unnatural monster.
    Jake says that’s ridiculous, but who knows? Hey, I’m a resurrected mummy girl, so
    anything seems possible.
    Tell us about your significant
    other, that person who makes living worthwhile.
    Thaat would be Jake Maxwell, the man who helped me break out
    of Redeo Biotech. He claims he’s just a grad student, but I suspect he’s a secret
    agent or maybe a superhero in hiding, given his talent for outsmarting the bad guys.
    He doesn’t see a monster when he looks at me, just a woman — and he awakens desires
    in me I never imagined existed.
    What would that person
    say about you?
    Jake says I’m a woman, not a thing. He calls me beautiful, sexy,
    and wonderful — and more importantly, he makes me feel that way.

    About the Writer

    I’m an award-winning writer, a reader, a freelance librarian,
    and an audiobook addict. I specialize in sexy, suspenseful paranormal romances.
    Why did you choose this
    character for the interview today?
    Reborn to Burn, and whole Reborn series, is all about Dawn’s
    journey. Jake undergoes a transformation, too, but the stories revolve around Dawn’s
    literal rebirth and the questions swirling around her origins and nature. She is
    a mystery — a woman with no memory, no name (until Jake christens her Dawn), and
    no explanation for her awakening.
    When writing the book,
    what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
    I uncovered a shocking secret about Dawn and what rebirth has
    done to her, but I wouldn’t want to spoil the big surprise! I also learned she’s
    willing to sacrifice herself to save Jake, which surprised Dawn, too.
    Are any sequels planned
    for this book?
    Yes. Reborn to Burn is the second book in the Reborn series,
    with Reborn to Die as the first one. The third installment, Reborn to Avenge, will
    be published later this year.
    What genre(s) would you
    like to write that you haven’t tried yet?
    I’d love to try historical romance and urban fantasy. I read
    voraciously, and those are two of my favorite genres — after paranormal romance,
    of course!

    About the Book

    Title Reborn to Burn
    Genre Paranormal romance
    Author Anna Durand
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    After three thousand years as a mummy, Dawn awakened to a dangerous
    new reality where science and the supernatural collide. Her only ally is Jake Maxwell,
    a mysterious grad student with an unusual talent for evading bad guys. Dawn’s resurrection
    spells trouble and power for the scientists responsible, and they have no intention
    of letting her go without a fight. But as she flees with Jake, a shocking revelation
    about her newfound life rocks them both. While their enemies close in, they discover
    a fiery passion — and a bond deeper and stronger than time itself. But can they
    outrun the past before their future is shattered?

    Buy This Book

    Publisher http://www.jacobsvillebooks.com/fiction/ReborntoBurn.php
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reborn-to-burn-anna-durand/1120874280?ean=2940150049413
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-reborntoburn-1693818-140.html

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  • Contemporary

    Doves – New from @erincmcrae @racheline_m #RLFblog #MMromance

    Doves by
    Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese  
    The hardest job in Hollywood is happy ever after.
    The ties that bind…
    Two years after the events of Starling, Cinderella story and
    star of The Fourth Estate J. Alex Cook is living happily ever after with his boyfriend,
    television writer Paul Marion Keane. But when Paul’s pilot, Winsome, AZ, gets picked
    up, the competing demands of their high-profile careers make them question their
    future together.
    …can tear you apart
    As Paul becomes increasingly absent from their relationship,
    Alex tries to regain control of his private life and establish a career path independent
    of Fourth’s enigmatic, and at times malevolent, showrunner Victor. But the delicate
    web of relationships that connects Alex, Paul, and their friends — including Alex’s
    excitable ex-lover Liam and his no-nonsense fiancée Carly — threatens to unravel.
    With the business of Hollywood making it hard to remember who
    he is when the whole world isn’t watching, Alex is forced to confront major changes
    in the fairytale life he never wanted as he discovers that love in Los Angeles often
    looks nothing like the movies.

    About the Book

    Title Doves
    Genre Gay Romance
    Author Erin McRae and Racheline Maltese
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Buy This Book

    Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Doves/dp/B00S2FUNJS
    Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doves-racheline-maltese-erin-mcrae/1121119670
    ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-doves-1730792-149.html
    iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/doves/id964683855?mt=11
    Amazon Print: http://www.amazon.com/Doves/dp/1610408705
    Barnes and Noble Print: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doves-racheline-maltese/1121111362?ean=9781610408707

    Author Social Media

    Racheline’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/racheline_m

  • Contemporary

    Hitting Black Ice @velvetpanic #RLFblog #Mmromance

    Hitting Black Ice
    by Heloise West 
    Today’s featured book is Hitting Black Ice.
    Genre Gay Romance
    Author: Heloise West
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):
    Publisher: Loose Id
    ER physician’s assistant Hunter guards his heart carefully, but
    that doesn’t stop him from falling for Shawn, the front desk clerk. He keeps his
    distance from relationships for a reason, but just can’t help himself when it comes
    to Shawn.
    Shawn is on the run from the law and love to protect himself
    and anyone else involved. One man is dead because of him, and his life now is simple
    and easily thrown into a bag at any hint of danger. Until he meets Hunter, and he
    no longer wants to run.
    Forced into a hostage situation, buried passion explodes in the
    aftermath, and sex in the supply closet brings their hearts back to life. Tentatively,
    step by step, they begin to explore a relationship together until the past catches
    up with Shawn.
    FBI agent Nick Truman has finally found his man, but when Shawn
    escapes, he focuses his attention on Hunter. Shawn returns, even though it means
    sacrificing himself to save Hunter from the man who framed him for murder.

    Buy This Book

    Loose Id http://www.loose-id.com/hitting-black-ice.html
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hitting-Black-Ice-Heloise-West-ebook/dp/B00QJEJ7VO/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hittingblackice-1689874-340.html

    About the Author

    Heloise West, when not hunched over the keyboard plotting love
    and mayhem, dreams about moving to a villa in Tuscany. She loves history, mysteries,
    and romance of all flavors. She travels and gardens with her partner of 10 years,
    and their home overflows with books, cats, art, and red wine.

    Author Social Media

    Blog http://velvetpanic2.wordpress.com/
  • Shapeshifter

    Ley Lines: Ruled by the Moon @TheGoddessNaomi #RLFblog #PNR

    Ruled by the Moon
    by Naomi Bellina 

    By Naomi Bellina

    I’m minutes away from hopping on a plane leaving St. Louis Missouri.
    I’ve been visiting my mom and sister and I’m waaaaaay past ready to go home. For
    one thing, I’m freezing my butt off! Time to get back to Florida. I grew up in St.
    Louis and I knew without a doubt, it was not the place I wanted to spend the rest
    of my life. Now before you St. Louis dwellers start blasting me for picking on your
    city, let me say, there are many wonderful features of this area. Fans love and
    support their sport teams, for sure. St. Louis offers a wide variety of good food
    and entertainment, a fantastic highway system, nearby wineries to make you drool
    and the most beautiful autumns you’ll ever see.
    But not for me. I longed for something more in whatever place
    I lived. I can’t describe what that something was, but knew I’d recognize it when
    I felt it. In Ruled by the Moon, magical people such as witches and werewolves are
    drawn to Nocturne because of powerful ley lines that run through the area. I’ve
    always been fascinated with ley lines so I did some research and found they could
    very well be running through my fictitious Midwestern United States town. Check
    out this Google
    page for some great maps of ley lines. They’re everywhere! According to Wikipedia, ley lines are
    “…supposed alignments of numerous places of geographical and historical interest,
    such as ancient monuments and megaliths, natural ridge-tops and water-fords.”
    I believe they’re spots that contain certain kinds of power.
    On this visit to St. Louis, I checked in to see if I could feel
    energy from that strong line running through Missouri. Nope. At least not anything
    I could pick up. Or maybe, the energy that flowed was exactly what I found unpleasant.
    Maybe it affected me on some level I wasn’t even aware of. I live in Florida now
    and though there are many qualities I love about this state (it’s soooooo much better
    to be here in February), it’s still not quite my perfect home. I’ve always been
    drawn to mountains and after a recent visit to Taos, New Mexico, would love to explore
    that area. Maybe one day.
    How about you? Do you have a place that resonates with your soul?
    Thank you so much for visiting today.

    About the Book

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    A psychic vet, a secretive werewolf, a menace stalking the shifters.
    Welcome to Nocturne.
    Dylan is a werewolf with a problem. He shifts at the new moon
    as well as at the full moon. He was born a werewolf, not made like most shape-changers
    and due to these unique traits he’s avoided joining a pack and has given up hope
    of having a normal life. Morgan is a veterinarian, ready to be on her own for a
    good long time after leaving a cheating, spineless husband. She has a plan for her
    life that doesn’t include a bossy, furry man.
    Both are drawn to Nocturne, a town filled with magic due to a
    strong convergence of ley lines in the area. Morgan and Dylan recognize a connection
    when they meet, but neither one is looking for romance. After a harrowing encounter
    with a panther shape-shifter, they must combine forces and work together to uncover
    a menace that threatens the town. If they can learn to trust each other and let
    their guard down, they have a chance to solve the mystery and open the door to love.

    Buy This Book

    Liquid Silver Books: http://bit.ly/1FjkVls
    Amazon: http://amzn.to/1tpS6LI
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    Kobo: http://bit.ly/11qACIw
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    About the Author

    Provocative tales of love, lust, passion and magic
    Naomi lives in sunny Florida with the love of her life and a
    magical calico cat. She writes for various fiction and non-fiction markets but is
    drawn to romance because her characters insist on canoodling and falling in love.
    So she lets them. Her interests include dancing, motorcycle riding, drumming and
    creating healthy meals. She takes the opportunity to play whenever possible. Her
    motto: Never pass up the opportunity to have an adventure!

    Author Social Media

    Tsu https://www.tsu.co/NaomiBellina

  • Contemporary

    Call Me Valentino @jordankrose @authorjamie @oliviagaines #RLFblog

    Call Me Valentino 
    The Call Me Valentino anthology brings five authors together
    with the same assignment: Write a story about Valentino, who is in his early 30s,
    dark hair, blue/gray eyes and his primary objective (or so he thinks) is to find
    his baby brother.
    Well, off we each went to write our Valentino’s story with no
    idea of anyone else’s vision of him. We’re thrilled to unveil Valentino set in 5
    different worlds. We’re certain there’s at least one Valentino for everyone!

    The Matron by Kirsten Osbourne

    Tino Hayes is a man with a mission. He is so dead-set on finding
    his brother that he almost loses the love of his life. It’s a long journey for him
    and not just the road he’s traveling with a bus full of fifteen orphans. He grows
    in a lot of ways throughout the story and finally is able to settle down with his
    dream woman.

    Valentino “Vin” Jackson from Underdcovers by Jamie Lee Scott

    Vin has been on one mission from the time he was first put into
    the foster system, find his little brother. As a kid, he couldn’t get any information,
    but now he’s an adult, and trying to make up for lost time. He thought the best
    way to do this was to get an education and become a member of one of the country’s
    most connected crime fighting groups, the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
    Even though much of his time is spent doing the job he was paid
    to do, he spends considerable time outside the job using the FBI’s resources, looking
    for ways to track him down. In his single-minded endeavor, he’s forsaken any permanent
    relationships. On his nights of prowling, he often finds himself depressed, and
    going home with a woman whose name he doesn’t even remember the next day.
    As Vin ages, now in his third decade, he’s tired of going it
    alone, but hasn’t found a woman he’d care to settle down with. Or a woman he’d even
    share his story with. Until he’s teamed up with Ellis Boyd. She just may be his
    undoing, but in the long run, she also has resources of her own, and a mind that
    could help him track his brother down. He needs to know, did little Teto have a
    good life? Is he okay? If not, he’ll never forgive himself for letting the adults
    separate them.

    The Brute and The Blogger by Olivia Gaines

    Tino Boehner is a self-made man who has worked hard to get everything
    he has but he is the type of guy who wants a woman to challenge him. He has that
    in Ebony Miller. I wanted to write an interracial story about a man who has lost
    something that he is trying to reclaim – an identity. In the process he has a five
    year symbiotic relationship with Ebony through her blog that fuels and lights a
    fire under him, although they have never officially met in person. When they do
    meet, there are more than just sparks in her words on a screen; the ones that come
    out of her mouth are equally as powerful. He gives as good as he gets and the banter
    between the two is fiery, and clever.
    The story is sexy as the two dance about each other as she finds
    out that there is a whole lot more to Tino Boehner.
    Tino, through manipulating the circumstance, finds a way to spend
    more time with Ebony on a day to day basis and realizes her words have more power
    over him than he imagined.
    I know readers will relate to them both as Ebony finds her true
    voice and Tino finds a deeper meaning in what family truly means to him. The Brute
    and the Blogger is the intro to a much larger story about the Boehner’s which is
    completed in the follow up story A Menu for Loving.

    Highlander, The Archer by Hildie McQueen

    Two ideas at once came to mind when penning Highlander, Valent.
    First he was to be rather broken and secondly, why not an archer since this is a
    Valentines Day anthology and the whole cupid thing.
    Valent is a breathtakingly stunning man with more hang-ups than
    a walk-in closet. After being abandoned as a child and then continuously mistreated
    while growing up by the clan, he has a rather hard time of it. When the laird’s
    daughter Ariana falls head over heels in love with him and seduces him, it’s surprising
    to see how different he is when in the privacy of the bedroom. The natural born
    leader takes charge. I hope readers will relate with this resilient hero and he
    earns a piece of their hearts.
    Valent’s story will continue in two additional parts, which will
    be published separately. Highlander – The Archer is the beginning of a new series.

    The Vampire’s Penance by Jordan K. Rose

    When deciding who my Valentino was I knew right away he was a
    member of The Vampire Guard, a group driven to protect the residents of Central
    City in the aftermath of the Panthera Laboratories fire. I also knew Rafe Valentino
    was holding onto something so painful, so horrible that he had shut himself away
    from having relationships with anyone other than his brother.
    In an effort to stop his brother from ending up dead Rafe finds
    himself in the weakest position he’s ever experienced, which forces him to let down
    his guard and allow someone else to care for him. In spite of his circumstance he
    tries to protect those around him, sheltering them from his savageness, this time
    by forcing Maddie Van Kool to see the truth of what he’s done.
    The Vampire’s Penance is Novella 5 in the Romance In Central
    City Series.

    About the Book

    Title Call Me Valentino
    Genre Romance, Anthology
    Author Kirsten Obourne, Jamie Lee Scott, Olivia Gaine, Hildie
    McQueen and Jordan K. Rose
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Buy This Book

    Publisher: Pink Door Publishing
    Amazon http://amzn.to/1xk1Cl8
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1stSU8d
    Kobo http://bit.ly/1z2QMXs
    iBooks: http://bit.ly/1CwpuX6

    Author Social Media

    Kirsten Osbourne
    Jamie Lee Scott
    Jordan K Rose
    Website jordankrose.com
    Olivia Gaines
    Website http://oliviagaines.com
    Hildie McQueen