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Married for His Convenience a new #HarlequinHistorical by @ewebsterauthor #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the Author
Eleanor Webster loves high-heels and sun, which is ironic as she lives in northern Canada, the land of snowhills and unflattering footwear. Various crafting experiences, including a nasty glue-gun episode, have proven that her creative soul is best expressed through the written word.Eleanor is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology and holds an undergraduate degree in history and creative writing. She loves to use her writing to explore her fascination with the past.Interview with Eleanor Webster
Why did you write this book?I write because I have stories to tell and I’m too old to play with dolls. I write romance because it provides me with the opportunity to escape the day job and the stresses of everyday life. I hope also that my books bring moments of levity, joy, escape and romance to my readers. In particular, I love writing dialogue and integrating moments of sly wit and intelligent conversation. My characters voice those wonderful witty and insightful things that I come to my mind with at 2 a.m. and which I wish I’d said 12 hours earlier.What is your favorite genre to read?Good question and it largely depends on the season. I work as a school psychologist and find that during term time I seek levity, moments of escape and a genre that is not too cognitively taxing as I seem to have the attention span of a hyperactive gnat. I love the romance of all my wonderful fellow authors at Harlequin historical. I also adore John Mortimer’s Rumpole of the Bailey. It speaks to basic human values in a wry, intelligent and humorous manner. It is both entertaining and thought provoking. During the summer months, I can usually manage something intellectually challenging. This summer my favorite was All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrWho is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?This is absolutely such a tough question! I will say Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I choose Anne because, as a shy, only child, brought up by older parents my childhood involved fewer friends than perhaps was typical. Anne, with her vivid imagination, provided comfort, companionship and modeled a way of seeing the world’s beauty. Who can resist a character who can transform Barry’s pond into “the Lake of Shining Waters”?What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I am thrilled to announce the release of my second novel, Married for His Convenience. It is a December, Harlequin Historical release and is a story about two individuals driven by loss. Sarah is searching for her half-sister while Sebastian is looking for his son. It is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.I am already working on my third book, also set during regency times and a contemporary located in the city of my birth, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.Please tell us about your latest book.Tainted by illegitimacy, plain Sarah Martin has no illusions of a grand marriage. So when the Earl of Langford makes her a proposal that will take her one step closer to finding her half sister, she can’t refuse!Sebastian’s dreams of romance died with his late wife’s affair, so now he needs a convenient wife to act as governess for his silent daughter. Yet Sarah continues to surprise and challenge him, and soon Sebastian can’t deny the joy his new bride could bring to his life—and into his bed!About the Book
Title Married for His ConvenienceGenre Historical RomanceAuthor Eleanor WebsterBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBuy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/2cEzUzWBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2cm8oZNGoogle Play http://bit.ly/2cNcokRiBooks http://apple.co/2eUcoAsAuthor Social Media
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Malediction: A Wicked Halloween #boxset @erzabetbishop #RLFblog #paranormal
Today’s featured book is Malediction by Erzabet Bishop.About the Book
Title MaledictionGenre paranormal romanceAuthor Erzabet BishopBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RIt’s witchcraft…Nestled in the shadowy thoroughfares of Salem, Bridget has created a new life for herself. Saved from the noose by the mysterious Mr. Black during the witch trials, she runs Broomstix, a thriving curse worker and hex shop. Dangerous cravings thrust her back in harm’s way as evil stalks the streets. Will the allure of the forbidden be her curse or her salvation?Alistair is a wolf caught between desire and duty to his pack. His Alpha goes missing and evidence of arcane magic and murder come a little too close to home. A chance encounter at a Halloween party brings his beast to the forefront and one night of passion leaves him wanting much, much more.A war is brewing in Salem between the wolves and witch kind. When more deaths are found linked to rogue wolves, the two join forces. But wild magic reigns on Samhain and the moon may just have a mind of her own…Buy This Book
Amazon http://hyperurl.co/AWHAbout the Author
Erzabet Bishop is an award winning and bestselling author who loves to write naughty stories. She is the author of Lipstick, Crave, Snow (Three Times More Lucky Box Set), Malediction (A Wicked Halloween Box Set), Map of Bones (A Wicked Affair Box Set), Sanguine Shadows (Vampire Bites Box Set), The Science of Lust, Wicked for You, Heart’s Protector, Burning for You, Taming the Beast, Mistletoe Kisses, Surrender, Hedging Her Bets (Alpha Fever Box Set), Cat’s Got Her Tongue (Alpha Heat Box Set), Spirit Board, Holidays in Hell, Club Beam, Pomegranate, A Red Dress for Christmas, The Black Magic Café, Sweet Seductions, The Erotic Pagans Series: Beltane Fires, Samhain Shadows and Yuletide Temptation along with being a contributor to many anthologies. She lives in Texas with her husband, furry children and can often be found lurking in local bookstores. She loves to bake, make naughty crochet projects and watch monster movies.Author Social Media
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Snowbound with Ghost by @_Ani_Gonzalez #RLFblog #paranormalromance
Today’s featured book is Snowbound with Ghost by Ani
Gonzalez.About the Book
Snowbound with GhostGenre Light ParanormalAuthor Ani GonzalezBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGStuck
in a snowstorm is bad. Stuck in a snowstorm with the ex-boyfriend you sort-of,
kind-of betrayed is even worse. But an otherworldly storm may give Lily Holroyd
a chance to reconnect with her old flame, Hollywood heartthrob Sebastian
Franco… if they survive the night, that is.Buy This Book
About the Author
Ani Gonzalez writes sexy paranormal small town romance set
in Banshee Creek, Virginia, The Most Haunted Town in the USA. The books feature
feisty, irrepressible heroines conquering strong, controlling alpha males. Her
heroes fall and they fall hard and Ani says telling their stories is a lot of
fun.Author Social Media
Website www.AniGonzalez.comGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/anigonzalez
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Meet Madison Lockwood from Seduction in Seville #RomanticSuspense @olivianightread #RLFblog
Author Bio
Olivia Night, a fictional character herself, has always been an avid reader and writer. She found the romance genre in college and has never been able to get enough. One sleepless night, the main characters of Book One in her Men of FTI series sprang from her head fully formed. They demanded she tell their story; so she did. As they revealed themselves, so did two other intriguing characters. Those characters convinced her to give them their own books because their stories were worth telling too. And so Olivia suddenly became a romance author. When Olivia is not writing, she has the best job in the world, which, too, will remain a secret. In her free time, she reads, write, drinks wine, or is, most likely, out emulating Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Olivia lives in one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the U.S.—Baltimore. She lives with her cat, which she is convinced was a gladiator in his past life. Olivia plans to continue being awesome at this thing called life. Really, that’s her only goal.About the Book
Title Seduction in Seville, The Men of FTI Book TwoGenre Romantic SuspenseBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RIn a hospital in Seville, Spain, Patrick Kane lies in a coma. Ambushed and shot while protecting a friend, he fights to survive.She never thought she would see him again. Patrick, the man who’d brought her back.Eight years ago, Patrick Kane, a joint partner in Fairlane Trade International, descended into a basement of horrors. That horrible day he rescued many women, but one he would always remember. Her beautiful doe eyes filled his dreams and haunted his nightmares.Madison Lockwood, a nurse, has struggled to put her past behind her, trying to forget the time she spent in captivity. But she recognizes the man who rescued her and brought her out of that terrifying reality. She owes him her life. Patrick is gravely injured, and Madison vows to see him through.When Patrick opens his eyes, he instantly knows that he made a mistake leaving Madison after freeing her from the clutches of a human trafficking ring. She is meant to be his. As Patrick tries to win over a wary Madison, the past they both thought was gone for good comes back with a vengeance. One by one, the survivors of the horrific ordeal are being murdered. Patrick knows that Madison will be next if he doesn’t protect her.Together they must fight for their survival. Seduction In Seville, book two in the Men of FTI series, is a tale of redemption, murder, new beginnings, and love that takes the reader on a wild, exotic ride.Introducing Madison Lockwood
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever! We’re happy to have you here today.Name: Madison LockwoodAge: 26Gender: FemaleBirthplace: Madison, GeorgiaProfession: NurseEthnicity/Species (if not human): CaucasianDescribe your body and build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars.Short, curvy, curly brown hair, big doe-like brown eyes, 5’1 110 lbs.Who is the significant other in your life? Patrick Kane, the man who saved me years ago.Please tell us a little about yourself. I grew up pretty sheltered. I was adopted and my parents were a bit over protected. In college I convinced them to let me join the study abroad program to Seville, Spain. None of us knew how that decision would change our lives forever.How do you dress?I tend to like the classic style, meaning 50’s and 60’s. I like high waisted skirts and ballet flats with skinny jeans. It makes me feel super feminine.How do others perceive you based upon looks, and is this assumption accurate?That I am delicate or fragile. Perhaps at one time it was an accurate assumption. It isn’t anymore.If someone from your past showed up, who would you most NOT want it to be, and why?The exact person who did show up recently, Dardan Kotta. The man who abducted me and kept me prisoner in a large human trafficking ring.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?For a very long time I wasn’t sure I would ever be able to allow myself to trust or be vulnerable. I still struggle with this at times, but Patrick helps me through.What past event causes you the most fear?The months I spent in the basement.How emotionally expressive are you to others?Not very, at least not anymore. With Patrick I am learning to be emotionally expressive again. But right now he is pretty much the only person I feel comfortable being emotional with.What would you like people who hear your story to know?It is possible to move beyond the things you think will hinder or define you forever.Buy This Book
Publisher http://lsbooks.com/olivia-night-c514.phpBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seduction-in-sierra-leone-olivia-night/1122341426Author Social Media
Website www.olivianight.weebly.comTwitter – https://twitter.com/OliviaNightReadFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/olivianightauthor/Amazon Author Page – http://www.amazon.com/Olivia-Night/e/B017I1WULU/ -
Top Blogger on #Romance Lives Forever for Nov 2016 @Collette_Author #RLFblog
The Top Blogger for this month is Collette Cameron, who wins a month of free advertising on the blog.
Our Top Blogger of the Year in 2015 was Sabrina York, who won a year of free advertising
for 2016.About Collette Cameron
Website http://collettecameron.com
Twitter http://twitter.com/Collette_Author
Facebook http://facebook.com/collettecameronauthor
Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/colletteauthor/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/collettecameron
Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/collettecameron.com/
Instagram https://instagram.com/collettecameronauthor/
Google+ https://www.google.com/+ColletteCameronAuthor
The Regency Rose Newsletter http://tinyurl.com/regencyrose
Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/collette-cameronTop Five Bloggers for the Month
Each month, the RLF Gems post ranks in the top ten, but is not
counted, in order to focus on guests. The winners are judged by cumulative page
views, including return and unique visits. There was a tie for 5th place.Congratulations to each one!1 Collette Cameron2 Susan Vaughn3 Alanna Lucas4 Paula Millhouse5 Mary J.
McCoy-Dressel5 Livia QuinnHonorable mention:
Diane BenefielTop Chatters for the Month
Because the person who gets the most comments in a month is not always the
person who gets the most page views per month, I instituted the Top Chatter Award.
This is the award for the person who receives the most comments. To win, a guest
must have five or more comments (not counting the guest author’s). There can be
up to three winners.This month’s winner’s are:1 Collette Cameron2 Susan Vaughn3 Alanna LucasRomance Lives Forever features authors and new books. It has
a blogger’s FAQ page with a downloadable guide and six 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
3.5M 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 only guest authors.Each post is featured on the Romance Lives Forever Pinterest
board within a few days after it goes live. http://www.pinterest.com/kayelleallen/romance-lives-forever-rlfblog/Share your book cover on Romance Lives Forever
Limited spots to share book covers are available. Cost is $5
per month, with a 20% discount for one quarter and up to one year. Covers can be
changed monthly.RLFblog Admin – Nicole Morgan
Author Nicole Morgan assists me with scheduling for Romance Lives
Forever. She is the blog admin. Look for emails from her. Nicole and I want to ensure
everyone who requests a spot on the blog gets a personal response. Please use this
email if you have questions or need help: rlfblog-owner@yahoogroups.com We
both receive email sent here. You don’t have to join a group or do anything special.
This group simply provides a joint email for us and streamlines things for you.
The email address is included in all downloadable interviews on the FAQ page.Sign Up for a Future Post
Sign up form http://bit.ly/rlf-dateGuest calendar http://bit.ly/rlf-guestsMy 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:
Jennifer Perkins, Emily Mims, Jessie
Clever, Donna Cummings, Houston Havens, Cara McKinnon, Cynthia Roberts, Sheila
Hoag, Kayelle Allen, Milou Koenings, Erzabet Bishop, April Wood, Salute to
Author Veterans, Jaine Diamond, Olivia Night, Nicole Morgan, Laurel Richards, Anita
Philmar, Barbara White Daille, Darin Gibby