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Discover Alina K Field’s new Regency Romance @AlinaKField #RLFblog #historical
Welcome Alina K Field, author of The Bastard’s Iberian Bride, a new Regency Romance.Why did you write this book?I had a secondary character in one of my earlier books who stuck with me and demanded his own romantic adventure. As it turned out, Bink Gibson was an illegitimate son of an earl who served as a spy lord for England
during the Napoleonic wars. While I like all the titled gentlemen who populate the Regency world, I had a great deal of fun writing a character who doesn’t quite fit in with his aristocratic father and siblings. The Bastard’s Iberian Bride is the first book in a series I’m calling Sons of the Spy Lord.What is your favorite genre to read?I love historical romances, the more adventurous, the better.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?If I may have two: William Doyle, who appears in several of Joanna Bourne’s books, and is the hero of her book The Forbidden Rose, and Loretta Chase’s Rupert Carsington, the hero of her book Mr. Impossible.What are you working on at the moment?I’m cleaning up Book 2 in the Sons of the Spy Lord series, doing final revisions.What books will we see from you in coming months?I’ll be releasing the second book in this series in late summer 2017, and the third book around the end of 2017.Please tell us about your latest book.Genre: Historical Romance, Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RDaughter of spiesFor a chance at true freedom, Paulette Heardwyn needs the fortune left her by her inscrutable father. But she doesn’t know what it is,
where it is, or how to find it, and the only man with answers, the Earl of Shaldon, takes his secrets to the grave. Worse, the dead earl tries to force her marriage to his bastard son—and leaves her prey to a traitor seeking the same treasure she’s after.Soldier, Steward, Bastard Bink Gibson is ready to throw off his quiet life as steward to his old commander and head for India and the chance of prosperity. But before he can leave he’s summoned to the deathbed of the Earl of Shaldon, a meddling spymaster, a complete stranger…and his father.And the Earl has set a trap Bink will never be able to resist.Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071D52388
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-bastard-s-iberian-bride
iTunes https://itun.es/i6759FF
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-bastards-iberian-bride-alina-k-field/1126282774?ean=2940157193805Alina K Field Social Media
Award winning author Alina K. Field earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and German literature, but her true passion is the much
happier world of romance fiction. Though her roots are in the Midwestern U.S., after six very, very, very cold years in Chicago, she moved to Southern California and hasn’t looked back. She shares a midcentury home with her husband, her spunky, blonde, rescued terrier, and the blue-eyed cat who conned his way in for dinner one day and decided the food was too good to leave.She is the author of several Regency romances, including the 2014 Book Buyer’s Best winner, Rosalyn’s Ring. She is hard at work on her next series of Regency romances, but loves to hear from readers.
Website http://alinakfield.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/AlinaKField
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Is It True: Her Cyborg Lover by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #scifi romance
Play Is It True with today’s guest Anne Kane, author of Her Cyborg Lover, a Science Fiction 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.
Natalie’s loved and lost and she’s not so sure she wants to risk her heart again. She’s willing to settle for a challenging career as a space-pilot instructor and a succession of no-strings attached lovers. But that’s before her boss saddles her with the last thing she wants—a new partner.
Jebediah recognizes his perfect match in Natalie from the moment she seduces him on a dare. Everything that makes her a top-notch pilot, from her fearlessness to her passion, make a night in her bed both challenging and unforgettable.
A dangerous confrontation with a brutal enemy, an exploding drive engine and a traitor close to home throw everything into perspective. Natalie is going to have to put the past behind her and risk it all, because when your partner is also your lover, failure is not an option.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): (R)
Genre: Science Fiction Romance
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 think it’s about my thirtieth. Of course there were some really short stories mixed in, and a number of anthologies so I could be wrong. Or right. There’s always a chance I’m right!
this book is part of a series?
Yes, this is the first book in the Terras Five series featuring lots of hot alpha male heroes, who just happen to be cyborgs.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No. On the contrary, I was quite happy to fall blissfully asleep and dream about having my very own cyborg lover.
you did research for this book?
Umm. Sure. I sent out an intergalactic call for information on the development of a rumored cyborg colony with human ancestry. Imagine my surprise when they returned my call! Please don’t tell my children. They already think I’m a little strange.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. Definitely! Spike is not human. He is a miniature dragon with the loyalty of a cat. Yup. That means exactly what you think.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes. It has science fiction and romance and cyborgs and futuristic. That’s lots for one book, don’t you think?
you speak more than one language?
No. Nein. Nyente. Non. Het. Nada. Nao. Nem.
you grew up where you live now?
**Snort** Hardly. As a kid I moved a lot, and then I became an adult and acquired the ability to move across entire continents in a single, stressful, insane move. Just FYI, I have no intention of ever moving again. Ever.
you love to read?
Yes.
you are never late?
True. I was once characterized as chronically early. And in case you were wondering, it’s not hereditary. I have two children who prove that on a regular basis.
you love pizza?
Yes.
you love sushi?
Yes.
you have a pet?
No. I have a spoiled little rescue mutt, and a Himalayan cat with a God complex.
Where can we find your book online?
Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2570
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Her-Cyborg-Lover-Terras-Five-ebook/dp/B06WVJMY49
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-cyborg-lover-anne-kane/1119847177?ean=2940157182748Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/her-cyborg-lover-1
Anne Kane Social Media
Anne is a gorgeous supermodel who writes romance in her spare time while jetting around Europe with a string of boy-toys in tow.
Hmmm… no one is going to believe that. How about this?
Anne is an undercover agent for a super secret government agency and when not saving the world for democracy and all the good people, she writes romance one-handed on a special mini computer designed by a mad scientist just for her.
Yeah, that sounds way better. So, ignore the people who tell you she’s just an ordinary person with an extraordinary imagination. They’re just jealous because she gets to play with James Bond and vacation in exotic locations.
Honestly!
When she’s not busy saving the world or writing the next great novel, she likes to kayak, hike, ride motorcycles, swim, skate, practice karate, play her guitar, sing and of course, read.
Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
Twitter www.twittercom/annekane
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Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4/You May Also Like
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The Bride Tournament by Ruth Kaufman @ruthkaufman #RLFblog #historical
Today’s featured book is The Bride Tourmanent by Ruth Kaufman.Genre historical romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLady Eleanor de la Tour’s life turns upside down on her wedding day. Instead of her betrothed, she must wed the new earl, to whom the king has given his title and lands. Though Richard Courtenay is handsome and intriguing, she wants the man she loves and chose. And Richard pursues alchemy, anathema to her because the obsession to turn base metals into gold is destroying her father.Richard needs and wants to stay wed to Eleanor to uncover her father’s alchemy secrets. He vows to win her even as she arranges a bride tournament to find him a better and willing wife. Can they attain what they most desire?Publisher Ruth J. Kaufman
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YZEW0I/
CreateSpace http://amzn.com/0990846962Ruth Kaufman Social Media
Ruth Kaufman is a Chicago Amazon bestselling author, on-camera and voiceover talent, freelance editor and speaker with a J.D. who enjoys chocolate peanut butter milkshakes and singing in a symphony chorus.The Bride Tournament, the third standalone book in her Wars of the Roses Brides series, joins At His Command and Follow Your Heart. Writing accolades include Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® winner and runner up in RT Book Reviews’ national American Title II contest.She’s had roles in indie features, web series and national TV commercials, and has voiced hundreds of explainer videos, e-learning
courses, commercials and assorted characters.
Website www.ruthkaufman.com
Blog www.rjkaufman.blogspot.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/RuthKaufman
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruthtalks
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It Takes a Cat Burglar by Cailin Briste @CailinBriste #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance
Welcome Cailin Briste author of It Takes a Cat Burglar, a new sci-fi romance.
Why did you write this book?
It Takes a Cat Burglar began with a prompt in a Goodreads group writing event. The characters wouldn’t keep to the prompts story line, so I put it aside and wrote another story for the group. I had thought of including it in a boxed set, but when that fell through I decided to self-publish the novella. Now I intend to write additional A Thief in Love Romances and make a series.
What is your favorite genre to read?
If you go by the number of books on my kindle, historical romance wins by a landslide, Regency romance in particular. I love the fantasy aspect of many of these novels.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
My favorite character comes from the Foreigner series by C. J. Cherryh. Bren Cameron is the only human allowed to interact with the Atevi. Humans landed on the Atevi planet after a disaster separated them from human space. He’s supposed to be writing a dictionary that will allow the two species to talk effectively to one another. A difficult task because the Atevi are wired completely differently from humans. In the first book someone tries to kill him, and the entire series (20 books) is set in motion. I love his struggle to communicate, to find the words that have meaning to humans and Atevi, to keep the delicately balanced peace between the two species.
What are you working on at the moment?
My works in progress include a novella for the next SFR Shooting Stars anthology, the Cosmic Love Cabaret. It’s the love story of Master Trey from the first Sons of Tallav book Shane: Marshal of Tallav. He was a Dom at the Opio Institute, a sex school, but now works at the Whip Hand, a BDSM club. He’s been delegated the task of explaining dominance and submission to the newly hired creative director of the Whip Hand’s cabaret.
I’m also about a third of the way into Rand: Son of Tallav, the third book in the Sons of Tallav series. It’s the story of Randolph, the owner of the Whip Hand, and best friends of Shane and Maon, characters from the first two books. He’s a sadist, so this book is taking a lot of thought.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
The Cosmic Love Cabaret boxed set will be available for pre-order in September and released in October.
Please tell us about your latest book.
Genre
Sci-fi Romance, Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
When Darcelle Lebeau throws off the invisible chains that keep her bound to her family, she discovers a new vocation. Tempted to enter the illegal playground of a man she nicknames Matou, she becomes a cat burglar in training. Deeply ensnared with each task he entices her to fulfill, she fails to discover his identity and true intentions.
Sebastian St. Croix, a wealthy businessman, has a dark side. He’s a thief, a cat burglar who steals art and historical objects. For one year, he trains Darcelle to become his assistant, remaining incognito, observing her from afar. His admiration grows along with his desire for her with every phase-one challenge she completes. Phase two will test the limits of his control. Hands-on personal training? Yes. Sex? No. With his sister’s happiness at stake, nothing, not even the tempting Darcelle Lebeau, can interfere with accomplishing the biggest break-in of his career.
Publisher Hot Sauce Publishing
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Takes-Cat-Burglar-Thief-Romance-ebook/dp/B0727MJK45/Cailin Briste Social Media
Cailin has been writing fiction for six years and non-fiction for two decades. Her non-fiction work has been published in magazines and in a non-fiction anthology. She’s a member of Romance Writers of America, the RWA Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter, and the RWA Passionate Ink Chapter.
Cailin likes to flip convention on its head, creating a universe in which each planet is a study in different what ifs. What would happen to alpha men on a matriarchal planet? How would society handle it if girls born on their new planet developed empathic senses?
Website http://cailinbriste.com/
Blog http://cailinbriste.com/category/all-posts/
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Star Blogger 2015: Sabrina York @sabrina_york #RLFblog #historical
In preparation for the move from Blogspot to WordPress, I’m sharing the RLF Gem Bloggers of this site. Each Saturday for the next few weeks, I’ll showcase a different author.2015 Star Blogger: Sabrina YorkSabrina has appeared on the Romance Lives Forever blog twenty-two times. She has been an RLF Gem multiple times and was Blogger of the Year in 2015. The position is chosen by the amount of visits the author’s post receives.I’m proud to present Sabrina with the 2015 RLF Gem Award.Others who won monthly top blogger awards in 2015 were Collette Cameron, Paula Millhouse, Vicky Burkholder, KT Black, Rebecca Hunter, Mae Clair, KT Black, Susan V Vaughn, and Barbara White Daille.Authors who appeared frequently during 2015 included Brita Addams, Cynthia Sax, Daisy Banks, DP Denman, Heather Boyd, Kim Iverson Headlee, Kristina Knight, and Lauren Linwood.My thanks to each of them for making Romance Lives Forever a great place to find authors and books.About Sabrina York
Her Royal Hotness, Sabrina York, is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of hot, humorous stories for smart and sexy
readers. Her titles range from sweet and sexy to scorching romance. Visit her webpage at www.sabrinayork.com to check out her books, excerpts and contests. Get updates and alerts from Sabrina here: HotSheet Sign Up.Bookshelf http://sabrinayork.com/books/Newsletter and tiara contest: http://sabrinayork.com/sabrinas-contest-and-newsletter/Website http://sabrinayork.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/sabrina_yorkAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/author/sabrinayorkSabrina York’s latest book
Susana and the Scot (Untamed Highlanders)
New York Times bestselling author Sabrina York carries
readers back to the wild Scottish Highlands in Susana and the Scot, where the bravest of men surrender to no one-except the boldest of women…Scotland, 1813.A Scandalous Temptation Andrew Lochlannach is famous for his conquests, on and off the battlefield. When a fellow warrior challenges him to a kissing contest, he wastes no time in planting his lips on ninety-nine lovely lasses-an impressive feat of seduction that gets him banished to the hinterlands. Still, Andrew has no regrets about his exploits-especially his embrace with the most beguiling woman he’s ever
met…An Undeniable Passion With flaming red hair and a temper to match, Susana is not some innocent farmgirl who gives herself over easily to a man, even one as ruggedly handsome as Andrew. The wicked Scot may have won a kiss from the headstrong beauty in a moment of mutual desire, but Susana refuses to be just another one of his conquests. Andrew must convince the fiery lass that even though he is not playing a game, losing her is not an option…Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/125006970X/Coming next Saturday…Top Blogger for 2016. Come back and see who it is! Visit the new blog – still under construction: RLFblog. Since the hashtag is #RLFblog, that’s the url for the new site. It will keep the name Romance Lives Forever. -
The Rose Hunter by Ciara Gold @ciaragold #RLFblog #fantasy
Today’s featured book is The Rose Hunter, a Victorian Fantasy Romance by Ciara Gold.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Lucian Willshire is plagued by thoughts of a fae world and the disappearance of his aunt some nineteen years past, but when his friend drags him back to Hamingjur Castle, he stumbles into Alfheim Haven once more where mystical beings become more than a distant memory.
Lyerra Ahdia is baffled by the sudden emotional changes she’s experiencing until she discovers she’s the only witch to suffer “the change” since her mother stole the Rose, a special talisman with the power to perpetuate life among those in her coven. Tasked with finding and bringing the Rose home, she begs Lucian’s help in navigating the human realm. Against his better judgement, he agrees.
Though neither set out to find anything except the Rose, fate has other plans. Will love be more elusive than hunting the Rose?
Publisher http://goo.gl/xdCKEJ
Amazon http://goo.gl/hB3u83
Barnes and Noble http://goo.gl/GXy284
About Ciara Gold
Ciara wrote her first “under the bed” book at twenty. Another fifteen years passed before she bravely attempted another, but she’s been happily writing ever since. A true Renaissance woman, when she’s not penning lively stories, she’s reading, sewing, painting, camping, sailing or dancing. At the moment, she’s currently helping hubby build a cabin so she can add construction worker to the list as well. A recent empty nester, she and her soul mate currently live on a modest plot of land surrounded by trees, a pond, an array of wildlife and seven barn kitties.
Website www.ciaragold.com
Blog http://ciaragold.blogspot.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/ciaragold
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ciaragold
Goodreads http://goo.gl/ebcxKR
Amazon Author Page http://goo.gl/oTWhDG
