• Modern Western

    Gentlemen Cowboys with a Touch of Bad @maryjdressel #RLFblog #cowboys

    Cowboy Boss and His Destiny 
    Early days of reading romance novels and women’s fiction laid
    the groundwork for Mary J McCoy-Dressel to take up the pen and write her own memorable love stories
    where love always wins. In her books, whether contemporary, historical, or paranormal,
    you can expect a twist and turn along the way, maybe a tear, a laugh, a bit of arousal,
    and even a little suspense. She loves to write stories with strong family ties,
    lasting friendships, and gentlemen heroes with a touch of bad, with feisty women
    who know how to handle them.
    She lives in the Great Lake Basin area of the USA. Two grown
    sons and an Australian Shepherd fur-baby dog complete her family. Mary loves communicating
    with readers and friends. She also has a mailing list for readers who want to be
    notified of new releases and important book updates. Visit her website for more
    information. Mary is a member of Romance Writers of America.

    Cowboy Boss and his Destiny

    (Double Dutch Ranch Series: Love at First Sight #1)
    Genre Contemporary Western Romance
    Author Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): R
    The Lighter side of romance but still sensual and sexy. Warm
    your heart and give your nerve endings a tingle at the same time.
    Tristan Carlson does the best he can to raise his four-year-old
    daughter on his own. His mother remains on the Double Dutch to lend a hand—giving
    him the ability to maintain the ranch, tend to his horses, and keep up his small-time
    ranching magazine. His attractive, new assistant is everything he wants in a woman,
    including her ginger-red hair. But from his experience with women lately, he’s learned
    that some don’t want a ready-made family. This one seems different, and he’s falling
    hard. But, there’s his little blue-eyed girl, and he’ll protect Destiny’s heart
    with everything within him. Until he knows for sure…
    Living the good life in a big city for many years, Nora Trinity
    ends up a statistic after the magazine she works for makes cutbacks. Despite a family
    betrayal from her past that still needs mending, she moves back home to the small
    town of Canyon Junction, Arizona, with forgiveness on her mind. When she is hired
    by a local rancher to help with his ranching magazine, she finds herself profoundly
    attracted to him. The thing is, her sexy boss comes as a package deal, and his little
    girl is immediately drawn to her. It’s not just about two hearts taking a chance
    now—or two people falling in love…

    Buy Cowboy Boss

    Amazon http://amzn.com/B00INIXETA
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cowboy-boss-and-his-destiny-mary-j-mccoy-dressel/1118821301?ean=2940046246278

    Heartbreak’s Reward

    Heartbreak’s Reward 
    (Double Dutch Ranch Series: Love at First Sight #2)
    Genre Contemporary Western Romance
    Author Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): R
    This book can be enjoyed on its own and out of series order.
    Rancher Jase Carlson doesn’t understand the ache in the hollow of his chest, since
    his ex-wife ripped his heart out. She doesn’t follow the court rules where his children
    are concerned, making him even more pissed off. Harboring a bad attitude, he wishes
    he wasn’t a gentleman when he comes to the aid of a quick-tempered, sexy blonde.
    He can’t allow her tight jeans and sweet smile to sway him, even after he’s coerced
    into spending time alone with her. Fighting the torturous battle going on within
    his own mind and body, he can either deal with it—or succumb to the woman who appears
    to be everything he didn’t know he needed.
    In an attempt to save her rebellious teen sister from herself—as
    her guardian, Brenna Page leaves everything behind and moves to Canyon Junction,
    Arizona. When she unexpectedly meets a hot-headed cowboy with intense blue eyes
    and muscles to die for, the first thing she wants to do is get away. Since she can’t
    seem to shake him, Brenna wonders if that same grudge-filled cowboy with an attitude
    is someone worth taking on. But still dealing with painful memories, and a sister
    who wants nothing to do with Arizona, the last thing she needs right now is a horse
    ranching cowboy interfering.
    One wrong turn. Two broken families. Brought together by chance,
    and need.
    Reading Order: Cowboy Boss and his Destiny #1, Tristan’s Destiny,
    Bonus Book #1.5, Heartbreak’s Reward #2, Of the Cowboy’s Own Accord #3. Book #4
    is coming in 2016. 

    Buy Heartbreak’s Reward

    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Heartbreaks-Reward-Double-Dutch-Ranch-ebook/dp/B00NE5MG7S/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heartbreaks-reward-mary-j-mccoy-dressel/1120322073?ean=2940046263114

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  • Christmas or Holiday

    Sweet Christmas Kisses 2 #sweetromance @MilouKoenings – 18 other authors #RLFBlog

    This quick
    interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.
    Sweet Christmas Kisses 2 

    About the Author

    Milou Koenings writes romance because,
    like chocolate, stories with happy endings bring joy to the world and so make
    it a better place.
    She’s lived all over the world,
    working as an intellectual property lawyer and freelance travel and technology
    writer, but loves to stay home with her family more than anything.

    Interview with Milou Koenings

    Why
    did you write this book?
    Sweet romance and
    holidays just seem to go together so well! This is a group project by 19 authors
    from Sweet Romance Reads. We banded together to create a boxed set of holiday
    novellas.  It was a fun way to get into
    the Christmas spirit as early as possible. My contribution, Sweet Blizzard, is
    another installment in my Green Pines Romance series. The story spun itself
    after I came across my grandmother’s holiday spice cookie recipe.
    What
    is your favorite genre to read?
    Romance, but as long as
    a book has a good love story in it, I’ll read any genre – from contemporary
    romance, to historicals or political thrillers.
    Who
    is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    That’s a tough one.  Hermione Granger or Lisbeth Salander? Neither
    of them are romantic heroines!  Sticking
    to romantic heroines, I’ll vote for the little known Jean Paget from A Town
    Like Alice by Nevil Shute. She’s strong, tough, kind – and based on the
    war-time experiences of a group of real-life heroines that included my great-aunt.
    What
    are you working on at the moment, and what will we see from you in coming
    months?
    I’m working on another a
    Green Pines Romance, a prequel to my novel Reclaiming Home, as well on as a
    brand new series.
    Please
    tell us about your latest book
    .
    Sweet Christmas Kisses 2
    is a boxed set to welcome in the holiday season with 19 heartwarming and
    wholesome novellas from New York Times, USA Today, national bestselling, and
    award-winning authors.
    Our novellas take you
    from the Smoky Mountains to Florida’s sun-drenched beaches, from the Italian
    Alps to Paris, France, from the Midwest to a quirky little town in Arizona.
    The Sweet Christmas
    Kisses 2 bundle features all-new, stand-alone stories that are sure to make you
    laugh, sometimes bring tears to your eyes, but always put you in the Christmas
    spirit. Foreword by New York Times bestselling author,
    RaeAnne Thayne.

    About the Book

    Title Sweet Christmas
    Kisses 2
    Genre Sweet Romance
    Authors Mona Risk, Beate
    Boeker, Melinda Curtis, Denise Devine, Raine English, Aileen Fish, Patricia
    Forsythe, Grace Greene, Roxanne Rustand, Magdalena Scott, Kristin Wallace,
    Christine Bush, Lois Greiman, Shanna Hatfield, Susan R. Hughes, Julie Jarnagin,
    Shaleen Kapil, Ciara Knight, Milou Koenings
    Book heat level (based
    on movie ratings): G/PG

    Buy This Book

    Publisher IndieWrites,
    Inc.
    Amazon http://indi.uno/1i9UeJv
    Barnes and Noble http://indi.uno/1JsnLXM
    Kobo http://indi.uno/1ErAkUy
    iTunes: http://indi.uno/1NFPAA5
    Google: http://indi.uno/1Ep9cp2

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    Amazon Author Page http://amzn.to/1iz9cco
  • Erotic

    Passions in the Dust #historical by @FayeHall79 #RLFblog

    Passions in the Dust 
    This quick interview includes info about the author, and
    introduces the story.

    About the Author

    Faye Hall’s passion driven, mystery
    filled books are set in small townships of North Queensland, Australia during
    the late 1800’s.
    Each of
    her novels bring something symbolically Australian to her readers, from
    Aboriginal herbal remedies, to certain gemstones naturally only found in this
    part of the world.
    Each of
    her books tell of a passionate connection between the hero and heroine,
    surrounded and threatened by deceit, scandal, theft and sometimes even murder.
    These
    romances swerve from the traditional romances as Faye aims to give her readers
    so much more intrigue, whilst also revealing the hidden histories of rural
    townships of North Queensland.
    Faye
    finds her inspiration from the histories of not only the township she grew up
    in, but the many surrounding it. She also bases most of her characters on
    people she has met in her life.
    Faye
    was able to live her own passion driven romance, marrying the love of her life
    after a whirlwind romance in 2013. Together they are raising their 9 children
    in a remote country town in northern Queensland, Australia.

    Interview with Faye Hall

    Why did you write
    this book?
    Passions in the Dust is set mostly on a cattle station in
    Bowen, North Queensland and describes the hardships so many settlers went
    through.  Along with showcasing the
    hardships, I wrote this book to try and show a romantic side to Australian
    history that is not so unlike that of England or the Americas.
    What is your favorite
    genre to read?
    I enjoy both a good romance and a good murder mystery.
    Who is your favorite
    character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird
    What are you working
    on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?
    Currently working on ‘Lust & Chastity’ which is my own
    take on one of the seven deadly sins and heavenly virtues.  But I also two other scripts currently being
    looked at by publishers.
    Please tell us about
    your latest book.
    Ella
    Matthias thought by coming to Bowen, Australia she would find freedom from the
    life of servitude she’d been forced into, as well as the lover, Seth Kenner,
    who had so coldly deserted her.  Never
    could she have imaged that it was Seth who had sent for her.
    Again
    being drawn into Seth’s life, Ella finds herself surrendering to passion, and
    experiencing pleasures in the Australian outback that she had only ever dreamed
    of.
    These
    pleasure come under threat though by those who wish to destroy everything they
    had worked so hard to achieve.  Together
    they must fight bush fires, cattle rustlers, poisoned stock and a wife and
    fiancé who had come to Australia to claim what they believe is rightfully
    their’s.                                                                                                                      

    About the Book

    Title Passions in the Dust
    Genre Historical erotic romance
    Author Faye Hall
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Buy This Book

    Publisher http://www.eredsage.com/store/PassionsintheDust.html
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/fayehall

    Author Social Media

    Blog http://www.faye-hall.info
  • 5 Easy Questions,  Historical

    Andrea R. Cooper author of Viking Fire @andreaRcooper #RLFblog #historical romance

    Andrea R. Cooper author of Viking Fire answers five easy questions
    to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    Andrea has always created characters and stories. But it
    wasn’t until she was in her late twenties that she started writing novels.
    What happened that ignited the writing flame in her
    fingers? Divorced, and disillusioned by love songs and stories. They
    exaggerate. She thought. Love and Romance are not like that in the real world.
    Then she met her husband and realized, yes love and romance are exactly like
    the songs and stories say. She is now a happy wife, and a mom to three kids.
    She believes in the power of change and counting each
    moment as a blessing. But most importantly, she believes in love.
    What is your go-to meal
    when you dine out?
    Tex-Mex. I love the cheese, spiciness, and variety of
    Tex-Mex food. Nowhere else has food like ours in Texas. (ex. I won’t mention
    the state, but when queso was ordered, it was a can of cheese soup   :P)
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    Is there such a thing for a family? LOL. For me, a perfect
    vacation would be one where the kids have a great time, don’t whine, sleep in,
    and my husband and I can relax. We’re saving up for a Disney cruise – so maybe
    in about five years J
    Tell us about your
    favorite toy as a child.
    Barbies. Not so much for the wardrobe, house, or cars
    (though they were cool), but I created stories and characters with them. I had
    soap operas and family sagas galore.
    What are your hobbies?
    Besides writing, I love Zumba, dancing, reading, and
    catching up on my favorite shows: Game of Thrones, Reign, Vikings, Vampire
    Diaries, The Originals, I Zombi, Lost Girl, etc.
    When you read for pleasure,
    what kind of books do you choose?
    The same genres I write: fantasy, paranormal, historical
    romance, romantic suspense. I’m also a member of several book clubs, and they
    make me read novels I would never choose for myself, but expand my horizons and
    lead to great discussions.

    About the Book

    Title: Viking Fire
    Genre: Historical Romance
    Author: Andrea R. Cooper
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Kaireen, daughter of Laird Liannon, is suddenly forced into an arranged marriage with her sworn enemy, a Viking. She refuses to submit. With no mention of love, only land and the protection of her clan, she endeavors to get her betrothed banished from her country. Will love find its way around her stubborn heart?
    Bram, the Viking, finds himself without future or inheritance as a younger son in his family. A marriage to the Laird’s daughter would grant him land if he swears fidelity and if his men will fight along with the Liannons against any foe – Irish or Viking. However, the Laird’s feisty daughter only holds animosity for him and his kind. Is marriage worth the battle scars of such a relentless opponent?
    With the blame for a rival Laird’s death treacherously set against the Liannons, Kaireen and Bram must find a way to lay aside their differences as an unforeseen darkness sends death snapping at their heels.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher http://www.crimsonromance.com/historical-romance-novels/viking-fire/
    Amazon http://amzn.com/B00XNJT5B0 

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  • Paranormal

    Immortal Relations by GD Ogan @thecarphotoguy1 #RLFblog #paranormal

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Immortal Relations by G. D. Ogan

    About the Book

    Title Immortal Relations

    Genre Paranormal
    Author G. D. Ogan

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    When Gary Logan discovers an old black-and-white photograph of his father in Prague with a woman’s handwriting on the back, he flies there to investigate where his father worked while in Europe, only to meet and fall in love with a beautiful lady who he believes to be a vampire. In love with her, Gary is initiated into her coven of guardian vampires, beginning a journey of epic proportions.

    Exciting, erotic, and full of heart-stopping action, this debut novel turns human vampire lore on its head, with a symbiotic relationship between the species that deepens emotional connections to astonishing effect. But a coven of evil vampires bent on destroying the guardian vampires and feeding on the humans at will have other plans. Gary’s full vampire son helps humans to almost wipe out the evil coven, beginning the ever-increasing relationship between vampires and humans. Probing the gray areas inherent in sexuality, family and legend, the tale examines the very nature of existence.

    Buy This Book

    Amazon http://amzn.com/B006ZCBT6G

    About the Author

    Born in Washington D.C. early in WW-II, mother and child moved to Texas while father went off to war in the Office of Strategic Services (to later become the C.I.A.). After the war, mother and child returned to Arlington, VA to be joined by father now working in Wash. D.C. and on “temporary duty” around the world. Guy was a long-distance runner, which he continued when the family moved to Northern California in the late 50s. He graduated from Los Altos High School, obtained an Associate of Arts from Foothill Junior College and Transferred to Texas Christian University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U.S.A.F. While in Air Force he obtained a Master of Arts at Ball State University’s European Campus. Upon his retirement from the service he completed a Master of Education at Hardin-Simmons University. While in this program he taught undergraduate Psychology, Sociology and Counseling at local colleges as well as writing a book on the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder. He was then employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TX Prison System) to write treatment programs for inmates with addictions and later worked as an Associate Clinical Psychologist performing intakes on prisoners. Guy retired early to care for his disabled mother upon the passing of his father. He, his wife and their three Pomeranians live in West Texas. They have two grown children in other parts of Texas and four grandchildren.

    Author Social Media

    Website http://immortalrelations.blogspot.com/
    Twitter http://twitter.com/thecarphotoguy1
    Facebook http://twitter.com/writervampire
    Goodreads http://goodreads.com/writervampire
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/guyogan

  • 5 Easy Questions,  Erotic

    Kathy Kulig author of Red Tape Protector @kathykulig #RLFblog

    Red Tape Protector 
    Kathy Kulig author of Red Tape Protector answers five easy questions
    to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kathy Kulig is a writer, a science geek, a part time health food nut, an occasional cat sitter, and an adventure movie junkie. She lives in a 100-year-old Victorian house with her amazingly support hubby who is also a geek and shares her love of traveling. For over ten years, she’s written erotic contemporary, paranormal, and suspense. Her books can be dark and edgy, passionate and erotically-charged, but there’s always a sizzling romance and a happy ending.
    What is your go-to meal
    when you dine out?
    Seafood. Any kind, but I do love lobster. If I’m in Cape Cod
    my very favorite is lobster roll. Yum! I spent many summers camping on the cape
    digging for clams and having clam bakes. My dad always had a container of fried
    clams from Sandy’s.
    Who is your “book
    boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    Jamie Fraser from Outlander. Hard to beat him from the book
    or show. Try listening to the book on audio. That’s the best! (((sigh)))
    What’s your favorite hashtag
    to watch on Twitter?
    #MFRWauthor. Always like to see what my fellow authors are
    doing, what cool new books they have out, and I also like to support/retweet
    when I can.
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    Easy! Anywhere with a beach! I love the ocean. If I sold a
    boatload of books, I’d consider buying a place close to the ocean. Pass the
    suntan lotion and a Margarita please!
    When you read for pleasure,
    what kind of books do you choose?
    I read a variety—erotic romance, paranormal or contemporary,
    of course, but I also love thrillers, ghost stories and Sci-Fi. Might be why I
    write in a couple sub-genres too.

    About the Book

    Title Red Tape Protector
    Genre Erotic Romantic Suspense
    Author Kathy Kulig
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings) R
    Sometimes you can’t run away…from love or danger… 
    When a member of a top-secret White House society makes a critical mistake, she’s not fired, she’s given a choice—life as an assassin or be eliminated. 
    He’s Holding Back a Secret
    From the moment sexy, black-ops agent, Jag Denison is hired to train Alana MacKenna, he’s torn between his desire for the stubborn redhead and his duty. He must prepare her for an undercover security job she doesn’t want, but can’t refuse. 
    She’s Looking for a Way Out
    Alana is obsessed with Jag even though falling for him doesn’t fit in to her plans. Their lust and steamy relationship makes the challenging program more complicated, and his lessons expand her survival skills as well as her sexual boundaries. 
    When Alana discovers Jag’s betrayal, she’s devastated, their mission is endangered and their world is shattered. Can they survive past secrets, present dangers and the future reality of knowing who and what they are? 

    Buy This Book

    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Red-Tape-Protector-Romantic-Suspense-ebook/dp/B013HO7U4E/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/red-tape-protector-kathy-kulig/1122478290?ean=2940152287677
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-redtapeprotector-1868498-153.html
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/red-tape-protector
    Coffee Time http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookStore/pubs_product_book_info/publishers-burnt-stilettos-press-c-67_250/red-tape-protector-p-14056#.Vdn77_lVhBd
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1028248585

    Author Social Media

    Blog http://www.TheLustyView.com