• Paranormal

    The Guardian’s Witch by @RuthACasie #RLFblog #paranormal #historical

    Today’s featured book is The Guardian’s Witch by Ruth A.
    Casie.

    About the Book

    Title The Guardian’s Witch
    Genre  Paranormal,
    Historical
    Author  Ruth A. Casie
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    England, 1290
    Lord Alex Stelton can’t resist a challenge, especially one
    with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and
    it’s his. Desperate for land of his own, he’ll do anything to win the
    estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch
    who lives there.
    Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she’d
    never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great
    love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a
    traitor in their midst.
    Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can’t get
    the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks
    begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it
    is she who must protect him. Realizing they’ll secure their future only by
    facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret
    and losing the man she loves.

    Buy This Book

    Carina Press http://www.carinapress.com/shop/books/9781426895777_the-guardians-witch.html
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/ZQkCuY
    Kobo  http://bit.ly/1CHV4np
    iBook http://bit.ly/TGWiBook

    About the Author

    Ruth A. Casie has always had stories in her head.  Encouraged by family and friends this
    ballroom dancing, Sudoku playing, aspiring gourmet has given way to her inner
    muse. Now, rather than write marketing and communications for corporate
    America, she writes historical fantasies about strong men and empowered women
    and how they cope with unexpected challenges. She hopes her stories become your
    favorite adventures.

    Author Social Media

  • Immortals,  Science Fiction

    6at6 #Scifi #Facebook party @HoustonHavens +5 Authors 6pm April 16th #RLFblog

    Join the fun on April 16th at 6 PM EST
    The 6at6 Facebook Party with bestselling authors Kayelle Allen
    and International Bestseller Houston Havens, as well as top of the line authors
    Anne Kane, Colleen Myers, M. Schiller, Rochelle Weber ~ will not only give you a
    chance to win a Kindle Fire but you’ll get an opportunity to meet the fascinating
    characters Pietas and Six. These guys are from the new Kayelle Allen series Bringer
    of Chaos!
    You’ll also get more insight on my Psychic Menage Series. For
    those who’ve been working too hard and didn’t hear, a few weeks ago I released book
    four in the series, Intimate Betrayal. I will open this party at 6PM EST please
    come and bring your friends. I’d love to chat with all of you and share the good
    times! Some lucky person will win a Kindle Fire…let’s hope it’s you. There will
    be lots of giveaways for all!
    Who:
    What:
    6at6 Facebook Party
    Where:
    Facebook, in your jammies if you want http://bit.ly/6at6party
    When:
    6pm EST April 16, 2016 (get the Six theme?)
    Why:
    It’s for Six, one of the heroes in Bringer of Chaos: the Origin
    of Pietas by Kayelle Allen.

    Come hang out with us and have fun. Goodies and giveaways for
    everyone.
    —-

    About Houston Havens

    Erotic romance author Houston Havens, a former successful
    model enjoying an adventurous jet-set lifestyle, intrigues her readers with a
    mix of the past, present, and future, and sexy blends of futuristic science
    fiction, paranormal fantasy, and western romance, always with love everlasting.
    A tenacious Irish lass filled with passion and mystery hopes her sultry stories
    will entertain and fascinate those who dare to take the journey. She’s also a
    social media junkie with an award winning blog.

    Author Social Media

    Website: http://houstonhavens.com
    Blog: http://houstonhavens.com/blog
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HoustonHavens
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/HoustonHavens
    VIP Lounge (Newsletter) signup: http://houstonhavens.com/vip/
    Amazon Author Page – http://www.amazon.com/Houston-Havens/e/B00J1T0QY6/
    Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/HoustonHavens
    Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104340584560714468515/posts
    Tumblr: http://houstonhavens.tumblr.com
    Booklikes: http://authorhoustonhavens.booklikes.com
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/24819699-houston-havens
    Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/houstonhavens/
    Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOpU6OsngnhTac_JvTLItQ
  • Double Feature,  Modern Western

    Bull Rider Rowdy, Classy Italian @maryjdressel #Cowboys #RLFblog

    Mary J McCoy-Dressel writes Bull Rider Rowdy, Classy Italian.
    Her featured books are Howdy, Ma’am, and Hey, Cowboy.

    Author Bio

    Early days of reading romance novels and women’s fiction laid
    the groundwork for Mary to take up the pen and write her own memorable love stories.
    She write stories with strong family ties, lasting friendships, gentlemen cowboys
    with a touch of bad, and the women who know how to handle them. In her books, you
    can expect a twist and turn along the way, maybe a tear, sensuality, a laugh or
    two, and even a little suspense.
    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. Mary is a member of Romance Writers of America. Bull Rider Series
    #3 is coming in late spring 2016.

    Howdy, Ma’am (Bull Rider Series #1)

    Genre Contemporary Western Romance
    Author Mary J. McCoy-Dressel
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Bull rider Caulder McCutchen wants to start living again. But
    this year he has a good chance of winning the coveted gold buckle, knowing he has
    to ride harder, go bigger, or go home. Winning consumes him, but it doesn’t take
    away the pain from a tremendous loss less than two years ago. On a whim, he hires
    a feisty photographer to travel the bull riding circuit with him for a season. A
    little extra publicity can’t hurt, and she’s easy on the eyes.
    When he finds himself passionately attracted to her, will this
    sassy little Italian photographer prove to be just what his claim to fame needs—or
    a disastrous distraction?
    Velia Armano had the strength to walk away from an abusive husband.
    After throwing a dart on the map, she moves from Chicago to Tucson, Arizona and
    opens her own photography studio—at the cost of leaving behind her close-knit, prominent
    Italian family. Six months into her well-ordered life alone, a hunky cowboy saunters
    in with his howdy, ma’am and flame blue eyes, offering a job any photographer would
    find hard to refuse. She accepts his offer and discovers they both have their own
    obstacles to overcome. Staying out of each other’s arms is only one of them.
    Before the final show, they both hope to find the right answer—to
    remain in their self-appointed exiles, or give in to a “happily ever after.”
    When the season ends, who wins the real prize?
    Buy Howdy, Ma’am
    Amazon http://amzn.com/B00ARNQEQY
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/howdy-maam-mary-j-mccoy-dressel/1114142282;jsessionid=4F6E378B34BAF46C4B6943AE111C1D15.prodny_store01-atgap05?ean=2940152313680
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/howdy-ma-am-1
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/howdy-maam/id1060248442?mt=11

    Hey, Cowboy (Bull Rider Series #2)

    Genre Contemporary Western Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    The rowdy bull rider and classy Italian are at it again in this
    compelling and emotional second book in the Bull Rider Series.
    In Hey, Cowboy, a break in the season finds Velia Armano and
    Caulder McCutchen back in Tucson, Arizona. Family, friends, and rowdy cowboys are
    brought together to share in joy…and sometimes pain.
    The last year with Caulder has given her trust and strength like
    she’s never known. But, her strength is weakened. Enemies harbor a vendetta against
    her and her family…and anyone who gets in the way.
    Caulder vows to protect Velia, yet little does he know the lengths
    he’ll have to go— He learns that sometimes a hero has to prove he is one.
    An injury during break threatens his career. How can he give
    her everything when his future hangs in the balance? All they ask for is a peaceful
    life together—a new bull riding season with a chance to win the coveted gold buckle,
    and a happily ever after.
    Happiness is within reach if their burning love is strong enough
    to overcome enemies plotting against Velia’s family—and a possible career-ending
    injury for Caulder.
    Buy Hey, Cowboy
    Amazon http://amzn.com/B00M39W3C4
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hey-cowboy-mary-j-mccoy-dressel/1120001598?ean=9781501458132
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/hey-cowboy
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/hey-cowboy/id903080909?mt=11

    Author Social Media

  • Erotic

    Wicked Enchantment by @Sabrina_York #Fantasy #RLFBlog

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Wicked Enchantment by Sabrina York.

    About the Book

    Title Wicked Enchantment
    Genre Erotic Romance
    Author Sabrina York
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Consigned to a magical prison, Sir Keeshan has suffered torment after torment for thousands of years. The curse of a powerful Djinn entombed him in the lamp, damning him to an eternity of pleasing the women the lamp brings him, but never knowing true love. Every hundred years or so, a new woman appears and they are both are ensnared in an enchanted web of dark desire. And then, just as he grows to care for her, she is spirited away, back to the world.
    Such is the nature of his curse.
    But when Aimalee arrives, Keeshan knows something is different. She is different. And his feelings for her are undeniable. He has no idea how long they will have together and, desperate to not waste a second of his time with her, Keeshan cannot help but indulge his every craving…and hers.
    When the clever minx helps him solve a mystery that has been haunting him for ages, he can’t help but hope she may be the one to help him break the curse.
    Hope is a dangerous thing in Keeshan’s world, especially because he knows her departure, when it comes, will destroy him.
    This magical, fantasy romance with a twist from Sabrina York was previously published as Lust Eternal and has been re-edited and re-covered.

    Order This Book

    Amazon  http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Enchantment-Sabrina-York-ebook/dp/B01CN48T62/

    Author Social Media

    Teaser Book (75 pages of book blurbs, excerpts and reviews — free) http://sabrinayork.com/home-2/sabrina-yorks-teaser-book/
    Barnes and Noble Author page: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/sabrina-york
    Newsletter http://sabrinayork.com/sabrinas-contest-and-newsletter/
  • Stressing the Heroine,  Suspense

    Stressing the Heroine: Heartbreak Homestead #suspense @SusanneBellamy #RLFblog

    Stressing the Heroine from Heartbreak Homestead (Hearts of the
    Outback bk 2) a rural suspense romance by Susanne Bellamy.

    Author Bio

    Born and raised in Toowoomba, Susanne is an Australian author
    of contemporary, rural, and suspense romances set in exciting and often exotic locations,
    and in Australia. She adores travel with her husband, both at home and overseas,
    and weaves stories around the settings and people she encounters.
    Her heroes have to be pretty special to live up to her real life
    hero. He saved her life then married her.
    Susanne is a member of the RWA and was a finalist in their 2011
    Emerald Award. She placed third in the 2015 Pan Macmillan short story competition
    with ‘Chez Romeo’. Mentoring aspiring writers, and working as a freelance editor
    keeps her off the street! She loves connecting with readers and fellow writers.
    Feed her a good single malt whisky and you’re a friend for life.

    About the Book

    Title Heartbreak Homestead (Hearts of the Outback bk 2)
    Genre Rural romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    After her brother’s death, the last thing Lizzy Wilmot wants
    to do is to return to her family’s property but Alex Carter, his former business
    partner, needs her help to locate some missing files. Alex doesn’t trust Lizzy and
    the feeling is mutual but when they find themselves back at the homestead in the
    midst of a bitter custody battle for Lizzy’s baby nephew, sparks begin to fly.
    Who is trying to harm Lizzy?
    Can they both learn that trust will overcome heartbreak?
    Every heroine has a story. She has a background, a history, and
    a past. This interview allows us to meet a heroine and get to know her better, by
    focusing on how she handles being relaxed, as well as how she handles stress.

    The Heroine’s Relaxed Side

    This heroine is at a
    party. Considering her story, describe the party.
    Lizzy Wilmot-Carter loves barbecues and casual get-togethers
    with friends. Having taken on the care of her orphaned baby nephew, she now chooses
    functions that are child-friendly. There will be wine and beer and impromptu dancing,
    especially if Alex Carter is near.
    How does the heroine feel about being this particular party,
    and what body language is she displaying that gives it away?
    Amongst friends, Lizzy leaves aside her social mask, although
    she feels a powerful need to temper the attraction she feels to her ‘husband for
    six months’. Their sexual chemistry sizzles and she turns towards Alex, standing
    close but gripping her wine glass to stop herself grabbing him.
    Is she more likely to
    mingle or remain aloof?
    Lizzy mingles and enjoys both light-hearted banter and deep and
    meaningful discussions. She has many acquaintances but just a few close friends
    from work, and she prefers small parties with the latter.
    If she drinks, what is
    her drink of choice at this party?
    White wine in hot weather, red in the winter.
    How much drink is her
    usual?
    While Lizzy is an extrovert and a queen bee, she is also a team
    leader in the SES (State Emergency Service) and has a strong sense of responsibility.
    She doesn’t drink to excess in case she is called out to an emergency.
    The heroine figures out
    where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone,
    or to go drag a friend back to the party?
    Before the death of her brother and taking on the care of her
    baby nephew, Lizzy would have sussed out assignation spots. Now, she is more likely
    to rescue a friend who has had too much to drink, or play hide-and-seek with friends’
    young children.
    Is she likely to latch
    onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is she the friend that
    others latch onto?
    Lizzy draws others to her. Pre-Alex, she would be the one others
    latched onto. Now, she and Alex are drawn to one another, but Lizzy is also very
    good at getting a party going.
    If someone picked a
    fight at this party, how is the heroine going to handle it?
    She would throw a jug of cold water over them before using her
    sharp wit and getting the party back on track. But it would be a brave or foolhardy
    person to start anything when Lizzy is around!
    Is the heroine the
    one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the
    tossing?
    Control is important to Lizzy, essential given her childhood,
    so if anyone is going to be tossed out, Lizzy will be doing the tossing.
    Will she know when to
    leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of herself?
    Lizzy will know when to leave. If she stays on, it will be to
    help clear up and have a one to one chat.

    The Heroine’s Stressed Out Side

    How does the heroine
    handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls her aside when she
    was blameless in a situation?
    She will calmly explain in a factual way, and maybe pull out
    her SES badge to show what she was doing there.
    How does the heroine
    react to hearing a scream?
    Level-headed and capable, a scream would galvanize Lizzy into
    action. She belongs to that (approx) 5% of people who are able to assess and act.
    This is why she’s a team leader with the SES.
    If she sees someone
    being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses her mind?
    “Pile of sh*t” attacking someone weaker or more vulnerable.
    If she sees someone
    being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing she does?
    She will call for help on her phone, which is always accessible,
    as she goes to assist.
    This heroine attempts
    to rescue someone and realizes that she is in over her head. The odds are
    against her and there is no way out. She is going to get her butt handed to
    her. What does she do?
    Lizzy will help anyway, but she will lessen the odds against
    her any way she can. Even if it means playing ‘dirty’.
    The heroine runs into
    the one person from her past she wanted to avoid. She can’t get out of the
    situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does she do?
    Inconvenient emotions will be hidden behind an indifferent facade
    and she’ll employ her wit and sarcasm, if necessary, to show the world she can’t
    be touched or hurt in any way.
    Someone younger than
    the heroine is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly,
    perhaps bungling things. How does the heroine deal with it?
    Unless it’s life-threatening, Lizzy will offer ‘suggestions’
    in a way that allows the younger one to fix the situation while saving face. Afterwards,
    she’ll have a quiet chat with them so they learn from their experiences. Unless
    the person is a total dropkick, in which case Lizzy will flay them and put them
    in their place. Suffering fools is not one of Lizzy’s methods.
    The heroine is in
    physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does she tell
    herself in order to get through the situation?
    “Just five more minutes and I can…(whatever is needed).”
    She understands mental toughness and, knowing pain is finite, she reminds herself
    that she has the will and the mental strength to get through anything. After all,
    nothing can be as bad as some moments in her childhood.
    What mentor’s words
    come to mind in a bad situation?
    Johnno, her SES leader: “Assess danger before acting.”
    What lesson from her
    past gets her through a stressful situation?
    Don’t show anyone how much they can hurt you, physically or mentally.
    Hide emotion and always keep control.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher Self published series

    Author Social Media

  • Erotic

    Risque Renovation by @authorNicMorgan Featured #Romance #RLFblog

    Risque Renovation 

    Today’s featured book is Risque Renovation by Nicole Morgan.

    Genre: Erotic Contemporary
    Book heat level: R
    After years of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, Sandra Jameson flees in search of a new identity. Wandering across the country, she happens upon a small coastal town of Grand Isle, Maine. The quaint little city is exactly what she has been looking for and Sandra, now going by the name of Patreece Warren, sets down roots to begin her new life.
    Kade Riley grew up in Grand Isle and has a reputation of being a bit of a ladies’ man. As the local handyman, he is called on by many for various projects. When the new woman in town catches Kade’s eye, he comes to her rescue with his tool box in hand.
    Patreece slowly lowers the protective walls she’s built around herself. While the days tick by, their attraction for one another grows until that spark ignites into a flame.
    Now, the only thing standing in the way of their future is her past.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher http://www.bookstrand.com/risque-renovation
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/risque-renovation-blue-collar-1-nicole-morgan/1121167620

    About the Author

    Nicole Morgan is a multi-published author of erotic romantic novels, which more often than not have a suspenseful back story. Erotic romance mixed with a good old-fashioned whodunit. While she’s written everything from contemporary to paranormal her leading men will more often than not be wearing a uniform of some kind. From military to police officers, she has a love for writing about those who protect and serve.
    From her very first novel (which turned into a four book series) about Navy SEALs to her more recent releases you will be sure to find a few twists and turns you were not expecting.
    Nicole currently lives in the Rocky Mountain region where she continues to gain support and inspiration from life’s everyday blessings.

    Author Social Media