• Is It True: Unexpected by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #GayRomance #Contemporary
    Gay or MM,  Is It True

    Is It True: Unexpected by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #GayRomance #Contemporary

    Is It True: Unexpected by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #GayRomance #ContemporaryPlay Is It True with today’s guest, author of Unexpected (A Unexpected Novel Book One), an MM Contemporary Erotic Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    First, tell us about your book.

    A chance meeting will change their lives forever…

    From the moment he entered the dark taproom, Caleb Hunt found himself drawn to the handsome man who sat alone at the end of the bar, away from the crowd. His interest in the dark-haired, muscled adonis took him by surprise, not remembering when he’d felt such hunger from a simple glimpse. Unable to stay away, he quickly found an open seat next to him and slid into it. When Ronan turned his ice-blue eyes to Caleb and introduced himself, his warm hand sent shivers of desire through his body and he was enthralled.

    Ronan Scott’s boring Friday night had taken a turn for the better when Caleb took the seat next to him. Over the next few hours, he found Caleb easy to talk to and at the same time, he found that he couldn’t tear his gaze away from the beautiful man. Caleb captured his attention in a way that no other had for as long as he could remember. Taking a chance, he leaned forward and captured Caleb’s lips with his. And with the simple kiss, Ronan understood that Caleb would become an essential part of his life.

    As Ronan and Caleb explore their new relationship and integrate their lives together, they realize that not everything will be so seamless…

    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, this is my 6th
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, the first in a trilogy
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes, during the revisions
    you did research for this book?
    Yes
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes, Gay Contemporary Erotic Romance
    you speak more than one language?
    No, I don’t
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew up in a small town, now I live in Denver, CO
    you love to read?
    Yes!
    you are never late?
    Yes, I don’t like to be late if I can help it
    you love pizza?
    Yes
    you love sushi?
    Yes
    you have a pet?
    Yes, a Black Lab/Rottweiler mix named Maddie.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Publisher Valerie Ullmer
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Novel-Book-One-ebook/dp/B072HNSD72/
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Valerie Ullmer Social Media

    Valerie writes paranormal and contemporary romances with strong alpha males and brilliant, beautiful heroines. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her wonderfully supportive husband and their funny and wise black lab. She’s addicted to coffee, crime shows, and reading and writing character driven romances.

    Website http://www.valerieullmer.com/
    Blog http://www.valerieullmer.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/valerieullmer
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valerieullmer.author
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/valerieullmer/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15293708.Valerie_Ullmer
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Ullmer/e/B01FSWMI9A/
    Newsletter http://www.valerieullmer.com/newsletter/

  • Is It True: The Wedding Date by ZrinkaJelic @Firetulip #RLFblog #romance #comedy
    Is It True,  Romantic Comedy

    Is It True: The Wedding Date by ZrinkaJelic @Firetulip #RLFblog #romance #comedy

    Is It True: The Wedding Date by ZrinkaJelic @Firetulip #RLFblog #romance #comedyPlay Is It True with today’s guest Zrinka Jelic, author of The Wedding Date, a Romantic Comedy. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    First, tell us about your book.

    Nerissa (Neri) Runic, in her late thirties, single and overweight is deemed unmarriageable by her family. So she fabricated a story about dating Mark Warren, a sexy doctor and the gym owner she’s been ogling for months. She thinks none of her lies will come back to haunt her. When her mother RSVP s to the cousin’s wedding invitation on her behalf including a Plus One, Neri has no choice but to attend…or come clean and face her family’s scrutiny.

    Frustrated with everyone trying to fix him up on a blind date, Mark Warren lied about dating an elusive redheaded member of his gym who caught his eye months ago. Only, he fully intends to turn this lie into truth. Once he musters enough courage to approach her, that is.

    With hardly a month before his cousin’s wedding, he hopes his mother would reply to the invitation, declining his attendance. But getting out of this obligation is out of question. She expects him to reply with ‘happy to attend with a guest’.

    When they find out they are forced to attend the same wedding, Mark and Neri must practice their ‘relationship’ in an effort to fool their families into thinking they are a real couple.

    But the thin line between pretending and the real deal is easily crossed.

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Genre: Romantic Comedy

    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, I have five full length novels one novella and couple of short stories and a poem published prior to releasing this book.
    this book is part of a series?
    No, this is a stand-alone title.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    On occasion
    you did research for this book?
    True. As with every book I’ve written.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    True, there’s a dog named Tag in the book.
    this book has more than one genre?
    True, or could be true, it’s a romance and a comedy.
    you speak more than one language?
    True, my mother’s tongue is Croatian, but I’m from a costal part that has its own dialect which is very similar to Italian, but converted to our grammar. So I can converse in Italian, if you’re not in a hurry.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew up in the town of Zadar, in the province of Dalmatia, (yes, where the original Dalmatian dogs were bread, back then called Canis Dalmaticus and the early breeds looked different from what you see today).
    you love to read?
    Yes, of course. I only heard Danielle Steel say she doesn’t read when she’s working, which is always, for fear she writes something she read in another author’s book into her own.
    you are never late?
    Not true, or rather used to be true, before I had kids. They really have no concept of time.
    you love pizza?
    Yes and no, depends on the pizza.
    you love sushi?
    Vegetarian only, used to like fish, but not anymore.
    you have a pet?
    Unfortunately, no. Me and half of my and husband’s family are allergic to cats. Dogs are expensive to keep, and so are cats. I hear horror stories from my coworkers who are paying astronomical sums in veterinary bills. I don’t know how they can afford it.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Date-Zrinka-Jelic/dp/1545394024/

    Zrinka Jelic Social Media

    Zrinka lives in Ontario, Canada. A member of the Romance Writers of America and its chapter Fantasy Futuristic and Paranormal, as well as Savvy Authors, she writes contemporary fiction–which leans toward the paranormal–and adds a pinch of history. Her characters come from all walks of life, and although she prefers red, romance comes in many colors. Given Jelic’s love for her native Croatia and the Adriatic Sea, her characters usually find themselves dealing with a fair amount of sunshine, but that’s about the only break they get.

    Website/Blog http://forromanceloversonly.blogspot.ca/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/Firetulip
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/zrinkajelicauthor
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Zrinka-Jelic/e/B007AIQCMU/

  • The Ultimate Escape by Susana Ellis @susanaauthor #RLFblog #Regency #timetravel
    Time Travel

    The Ultimate Escape by Susana Ellis @susanaauthor #RLFblog #Regency #timetravel

    The Ultimate Escape by Susana Ellis @susanaauthor #RLFblog #Regency #timetravelIn The Ultimate Escape, a time travel romance by Susana Ellis, on the eve of her wedding, Julia realizes she cannot marry her fiancé after all, no matter that it’s been her dream for eight long years. Too distraught to face him, she follows in her mother’s footsteps and flees to the future for a brief reprieve.

    Genre: Regency time travel
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Publisher: Susana Ellis
    Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Escape-Lady-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B01DUWNMJA
    Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ultimate-escape-susana-ellis/1124064013?ean=2940158351600
    Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-ultimate-escape-1
    iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1131216965

    Susana Ellis Social Media

    Susana has always had stories in her head waiting to come out, especially when she learned to read and her imagination began to soar. A former teacher, Susana lives in Toledo, Ohio in the summer and Florida in the winter. She is a member of the Central Florida Romance Writers and the Beau Monde chapters of RWA, Maumee Valley Romance Inc., and is one of the infamous Bluestocking Belles.

    Website: http://www.susanaellis.com
    Blog: https://susanaellisauthor.wordpress.com
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanaauthor
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susana.ellis.5
    Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/susanaauthor/
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6589812.Susana_Ellis
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Susana-Ellis/e/B00AYS3E10
    Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/u5u3X

  • Is It True: Day for Night by Stacey E Bryan @StaceyEBryan #RLFblog #Paranormal #Comedy
    Is It True,  Paranormal

    Is It True: Day for Night by Stacey E Bryan @StaceyEBryan #RLFblog #Paranormal #Comedy

    Is It True: Day for Night by Stacey E Bryan @StaceyEBryan #RLFblog #Paranormal #ComedyPlay Is It True with today’s guest Stacey E. Bryan, author of Day for Night, an urban paranormal comedy. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    First, tell us about your book.

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Day For Night is a Los Angeles-based urban paranormal comedy. Rife with pop references and scathing commentary on L.A., we follow main protagonist Rae Miller, a 38-40 something wannabe actress who has recently been voted off her reality TV show, as she languishes at a crossroads. She barely has time for self-pity, though, when the unthinkable happens: she witnesses an alien abduction in broad daylight!

    Worse, Rae soon discovers that aliens aren’t the only otherworldly beings inhabiting the world, and after escaping a terrifying almost-abduction herself, she succumbs to a sexy Nosferatu’s silky assurances, becoming undead in order to up her alien Ultimate Fighting skills.

    While not a strict romance, Day for Night does contain romantic elements. While Rae juggles constant male attention, only one person truly has her heart, although he refuses to have sex with her. I would say the heat level stabilizes at “smoldering” for most of the novel with one brief hot scene which, I although I used the rating PG13, the language that passes between them is definitely R.

    Rae is not your usual protagonist since she’s somewhat older and also mixed race, two topics that are significant for anyone living in L.A. and/or trying to survive in The Biz. Some of her life is behind her, and she’s not quite sure how that happened. She’s also resentful that her love-life has stalled, and the dating scene is not only unfulfilling but, she discovers, downright dangerous!

    The title Day for Night was taken from Truffaut’s movie title in order to reference the Hollywood environment, although “day for night” comes to mean something very different for Rae after her “Hail Mary” transformation into something…other.

    After all, we all have a little bit of Rae inside us: when faced with the incomprehensible, in all likelihood, what would the average person do? Come on, be honest. They’d thank God for Jack Daniels and denial!

    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    Yes. My first published book. But then, who doesn’t have several other novels stuffed away into drawers and boxes? It’s probably best that those never see the light of day.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes. It’s standalone, but I feel like I left enough elements hanging somewhat that a few folks might be thinking, “Lucy, you’ve got a lot of ‘splaining to do!”
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes, I lost some sleep and pulled my hair out and went crazy sometimes.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes. Small facts throughout like the names of the moons of Jupiter, what the chemical make-up of chlorophyll is, the definition of antimatter. Stuff that’s good for Jeopardy!
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Yes. Some characters are definitely not human, and some of them are even yearning to be human.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. It’s an urban paranormal comedy peppered throughout with romantic, mystery, and action-adventure elements.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes. I can speak passable Spanish, having studied it from age 9 throughout college. It’s a crime, though, that I’m so rusty at it.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes. Born in San Francisco, grew up in the San Fernando Valley, lived in NYC for a while, then came back home. On a side note, scarily, I left NYC right before 9/11 happened.
    you love to read?
    Yes. Reading is almost like breathing oxygen. I need it in a way that makes me super-glad that I never started smoking or took up gambling.
    you are never late?
    No. I’m often late. It seems to happen when I say to myself, “Oh, I’m making good time with this,” and invariably jinx myself.
    you love pizza?
    Yes. I think pizza’s one of the best things ever invented in the history of Earth.
    you love sushi?
    No, I do not love sushi, and I never will.
    you have a pet?
    No. I only have the memory of my beloved black cat, Mr. Smith, who acted like a dog and followed me everywhere.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Publisher: Vagabondage Press
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Day-Night-Stacey-Bryan/dp/069272611X
    Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/day-for-night-stacey-e-bryan/1123844322?ean=9780692726112
    Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/day-for-night-5
    Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/638135

    Stacey E Bryan Social Media

    Stacey was a tomboy growing up, fond of gymnastics, climbing trees with Mr. Smith (her cat) and reading. While on vacation with her family when she was 13, a broken toe resulted in an inability to wear high heels when she got older (or at least not for very long), further alienating her from accepted feminine standards. After receiving her English degree at UCLA, she worked at a dude ranch, for a resume writer in Beverly Hills, in the classified ads department of The Reader, and eventually ended up captioning for the hearing impaired. She has written about tortured artists, suicide, and anorexia nervosa, but has found that light, humorous writing is a lot more fun, thus the foray into aliens and vampires in a Los Angeles setting. When she moved to New York, she found her husband in Brooklyn, and they eventually moved back to L.A. where they both write between bingeing episodes of Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, and True Detective years after everyone else has already seen them.

    Website/blog: https://staceyebryan.wordpress.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaceyEBryan
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacey.writes.9999/
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15275816.Stacey_E_Bryan
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Stacey-E.-Bryan/e/B01G0SFL7M/

     

  • Paranormal

    Stifled (Summoned Series #2) by Rainy Kaye @rainyofthedark #RLFblog #PNR

    Stifled (Summoned Series #2) by Rainy Kaye @rainyofthedark #RLFblog #PNRStifled, book two of the Summoned Series by Rainy Kaye, is a dark twist on genie folklore. The series follows an unwilling criminal as he unravels the paranormal bond controlling his life.

    In Axiom (a prequel novella) Fifteen year old Dimitri’s life changes when his father is murdered, causing him to inherit a family curse. Now he’s left at the mercy of rules he doesn’t understand and the sinister side of people he thought he knew. Forced to commit crimes that increase in severity, Dimitri struggles to find his place in a world where he doesn’t exist.

    In Summoned (book one), twenty-three year old Dimitri has to do what he is told – literally. Controlled by a paranormal bond, he is forced to use his wits to fulfill unlimited deadly wishes made by multimillionaire Karl Walker. Dimitri has no idea how his family line became trapped in the genie bond. He just knows resisting has never ended well.

    When he meets Syd – assertive, sexy, intelligent Syd – he becomes determined to make her his own. Except Karl has ensured Dimitri can’t tell anyone about the bond, and Syd isn’t the type to tolerate secrets.

    Then Karl starts sending him away on back-to-back wishes. Unable to balance love and lies, Dimitri sets out to uncover Karl’s ultimate plan and put it to an end. But doing so forces him to confront the one wish he never saw coming – the wish that will destroy him.

    Stifled, Book Two

    In Stifled, Dimitri would like nothing more than to live a low-key life in Naples, Italy. His girlfriend, Syd, has other plans. After three months of researching, she is positive she has found a jinn on a killing spree in San Diego, California. Since Syd gave Dimitri the one thing he thought was out of reach, he feels obligated to use his ill-gained talents for her cause.

    A few hours back in the US proves that Dimitri and Syd didn’t quite make the clean escape they had thought. As they trail the elusive jinn, someone else trails them. What should have been a simple trip to confirm once and for all if the jinn are living among humans, instead reveals a community keeping dark secrets.

    Unfortunately for Dim, the only way out is in.

    Amazon http://amzn.to/2bEwtJR
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rainy-kaye/1123731554?ean=9783732526024
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/Rainy-Kaye
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/rainy-kaye

    Rainy Kaye Social Media

    Rainy Kaye is an aspiring overlord. In the meantime, she’s a USA Today Bestselling author who writes paranormal novels.

    She is represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA, and has been traditionally published by Bastei LĂĽbbe. Her works include the Summoned series, The Deepest Black, and The Withering. She has also co-authored several novels.

    Her lair is located somewhere in Phoenix, Arizona, which she shares with a variety of furry creatures.

    Website http://www.rainykaye.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/rainyofthedark
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rainyofthedark

  • Is It True: Ariel's Super Power of Love by Liz Adams @lizadamsbooks #RLFblog #romance
    Erotic,  Is It True

    Is It True: Ariel’s Super Power of Love by Liz Adams @lizadamsbooks #RLFblog #romance

    Play Is It True with today’s guest Liz Adams, author of Ariel’s Super Power of Love, an erotic superhero adventure. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    First, tell us about your book.

    Fifty Shades of Wonder Woman? Better than that!

    Ariel Garrison is nothing like the Wonder Woman character in comic books—no tiara, no bracelets, no magic rope, and no invisible plane—but she does have superhuman strength, a secret she must guard with her life as she spends her graduating year in St. Petersburg, Russia, in a foreign exchange program. Planning to work for the CIA, Ariel has one guiding rule: never fall in love. Doing so could give her enemies leverage and put her lover’s life in jeopardy. When the dangerous liaisons with her host family lead to irresistible temptations, will her superpowers be enough to protect the one she shouldn’t love? Or will she lose her man and her lifelong dream of pursuing justice?

    WARNING: In Ariel’s Super Power of Love: The Erotic Wonders of a Super Heroic Woman, Ariel is a vengeful sleuth who pushes her own boundaries redefining what’s right and wrong in every situation, including the bedroom. One reviewer complained that there was too much sex. Ariel’s racy journey of lace and lingerie includes solo F, M/f, F/f, M/f/M/M, and a stage performance that would make Miley Cyrus blush. For 18 years and older.

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Rated R

    Genre: An Erotic Superhero Adventure

    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    Nope, but it’s my first ebook that finaled in a contest.
    this book is part of a series?
    No, it’s a standalone (but she isn’t alone most of the book, much less stand!)
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    That’s a personal question! But yes, and those were some of the best hours of lost sleep I ever enjoyed.
    you did research for this book?
    Tons, yes!
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Yes. She’s superhuman, and would like to be someone’s pet.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. There’s the thrill of the chase after her father’s killer, so it’s more than the erotic romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    No.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes.
    you love to read?
    Ironically, no. I got C’s in English for my horrible analysis skills, and honors in English for my creative writing skills. So I spend more time thinking about how to evoke the emotion than reading.
    you are never late?
    Ugh. Almost never, but when I am I hate myself for it!
    you love pizza?
    Yes!
    you love sushi?
    Meh.
    you have a pet?
    Yes. Though he’s technically a cat, he’s more of a cat-dog-koala. He always greets us at the door like a dog, and hangs on our shoulder like a koala.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ariels-Dangerous-Liaisons-Erotic-Wonders-ebook/dp/B00K9104JM/

    Liz Adams Social Media

    Liz Adams, author of the award-winning erotic Wonder Woman-type novella Ariel’s Super Power of Love, lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Her bestselling novel Alice’s Sexual Discovery in a Wonderful Land, was followed by Alice’s Erotic Adventures through the Mirror which won two awards including first place for Best Fantasy in the Passionate Plume 2016 Contest. Liz studied music and creative writing in Los Angeles and worked as a freelance model before making her writing her career. In her spare time she cuddles with her spouse on the couch to watch her favorite shows and often they work together doing hands-on research for her books. Take a peek at her website at www.LizAdamsAuthor.com and take a quiz to see which sexy superhero you are. On her website, you’ll have a chance to get a complimentary erotic short story, “A Superhero’s Blind Date!”

    Website: http://www.LizAdamsAuthor.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizadamsbooks
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz.Adams.Author
    Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/lizadamsauthor/boards/
    Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5820893.Liz_Adams
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Liz-Adams/e/B007VXOXHU/