• Quick and Fun,  Science Fiction Romance

    His Earth Maiden, new science fiction romance by NYT Bestseller Michelle M Pillow @MichellePillow #RLFblog #scifi #pnr

    His Earth Maiden, new science fiction romance by NYT Bestseller Michelle M Pillow @MichellePillow #RLFblog #scifi #pnrMichelle M Pillow, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book. Sail along with space pirates in the new sci fi romance installment of the Space Lords series: His Earth Maiden by NYT and USAT Bestseller Michelle M Pillow.

    His Earth Maiden by Michelle M Pillow

    Genre Science Fiction Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Former elite Federation soldier, now turned space pirate, Jackson Burke has done his best to turn his life around—for the better. He isn’t prepared when fate leaves a woman’s safety totally in his hands. Since heroes don’t leave a damsel in distress—and despite being outlaw pirates, the crew considers themselves the good guys—Jackson assumes responsibility for the beauty. It’s enough that his ship is held together by rust and sheer will, now he’s got to keep this good guy thing straight and not give into the urges the sassy female brings out in him. Raisa is everything a man could want and for some reason she seems to like him, rough edges and all, but he’s on the Federation’s wanted list and they aren’t known to back down.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
    Yes. Over the course of my career I’ve published in almost every romance genre: Science Fiction, Futuristic, Paranormal, Shifter, Vampire, Ghost, Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Parallel Universe/Alternate Reality, Historical, and ChickLit. I also just released my third Cozy Paranormal Mystery.
    How do you come up with ideas?…
    Getting out and living life is one of the best ways to be inspired with ideas. They’re always floating around me waiting to be plucked. Some of the best ideas happen when you’re not looking for them. And, the experience of doing can inform the writing and make it stronger.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
    With the actual craft? World building. It’s fun to take my research, experiences, and imagination and create something new out of it. If I know the world, then I can know who might live in that world, and what might happen to them. It’s the foundation for everything.
    When did you write your first book?…
    My first book was published in 2004, so over 15 years now. When I started I honestly thought I would only write historical romances. My first book published was a Regency ghost story romance (The Mists of Midnight, now re-titled Forget Me Not).
    It was after that book released that the editors contacted me because they wanted authors to fill out their Sci Fi Romance list. I agreed but was convinced I was not a sci fi writer. I was a historical writer. I laugh at younger me now. I still love historicals and I use history to infuse my worlds, but I am most definitely a sci fi writer (among other genres). That first sci fi series, Dragon Lords, is part of one of my most popular series collections, the Qurilixen World. Space Lords: His Earth Maiden, my newest futuristic space pirate book, is part of that world.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? yoga pants
    Black or red? black
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? cotton
    Ocean or mountains? ocean
    City life or country life? edge of town, so best of both
    Party life or evening at home? evening at home
    Dogs or cats? all the animals

    Where to buy His Earth Maiden

    Publisher https://michellepillow.com/book/his-earth-maiden/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRC1CTX/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/his-earth-maiden-michelle-m-pillow/1128306556
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/his-earth-maiden/id1364701541
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/his-earth-maiden

    Michelle M Pillow Social Media

    NYT and USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M Pillow is an award-winning romance writer with over 100 published books over the course of her nearly 15-year career. She is best known for her Quirlixen World including the series: Dragon Lords, Space Lords, Lords of the Var, Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides, and more.
    Michelle is always up for a new adventure or challenge, whether it’s a paranormal investigation of an old Vaudeville Theatre or climbing Mayan temples in Belize. She was a refugee extra on SyFy’s Z Nation.
    Website https://michellepillow.com/
    Blog https://michellepillow.com/blog/
    Twitter http://twitter.com/MichellePillow
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMichellePillow/
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  • Contemporary,  Is It True

    Is It True: Behind the Bench by Linda O’Connor @LindaOConnor98 #RLFblog #sportsromance #hockey

    Is It True: Behind the Bench by Linda O'Connor @LindaOConnor98 #RLFblog #sportsromance #hockey Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Linda O’Connor, author of Behind the Bench, a hockey romantic comedy. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Behind the Bench (In the Game Hockey Romance, Book 2) by Linda O’Connor

    Genre hockey romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 13
    Dr. Danni Angelo is the team physician for the Clarington Quakes hockey team. She’s worked hard to earn the players’ respect, but the new coach, Trey Mason, is stirring things up, and Danni’s worried her job may be in jeopardy.
    Trey finds Danni…distracting. Beauty, brains, and sexy moves on the ice have him uncomfortably attracted. He’s the new guy on the block. He has a reputation to build and a standard to set. The last thing he needs is a complication.
    When the team spirals out of control and Danni and Trey get caught up in a drug scandal, things heat up on and off the ice. It’s a whole new game plan…Behind the Bench.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No – my 8th!
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes – they are all stand-alone stories
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No – but I do some of my most creative thinking in the middle of the night.
    you did research for this book?
    No
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No pets
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes – it’s a sports romance about hockey and a medical romance about doctors.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes – English, Medicalese – the language of doctors, the language of love. :D
    you grew up where you live now?
    No – I grew up in a small town population 1500
    you love to read?
    Yes
    you are never late?
    Yes – I’m never late.
    you love pizza?
    Yes – I love pineapple of my pizza!
    you love sushi?
    Yes – I even tried my hand at making it. Not as pretty as the professionals, but it was delicious!
    you have a pet?
    No

    Where to buy Behind the Bench

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FTWRR9N

    Linda O’Connor Social Media

    Award-winning author Linda O’Connor started writing a few years ago when she needed a creative outlet other than subtly rearranging the displays at the local home décor store. It turns out she loves writing romantic comedies and has a few more stories to tell. When not writing, she’s a physician at an Urgent Care Clinic (well, even when she is writing she’s a physician, and it shows up in her stories :D ). She hangs out at www.lindaoconnor.net.
    Laugh every day. Love every minute.
    Website http://www.lindaoconnor.net
    Blog http://www.lindaoconnor.net/news-muse-and-interviews/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaOConnor98
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    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Linda-OConnor/e/B00S7CNLEA
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  • Quick and Fun,  Suspense

    The Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley @BGTDS #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    The Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley @BGTDS #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseBrenda G Bradley, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

    The Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley

    Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Dee thinks her life is finally perfect; she’s found her “Mr. Right” and she has a great job.
    Things are going great until four masked men rob the store where she works—then things start to go wrong.
    Bad luck seems to follow her everywhere, and when she finds a corpse in her bed, she knows she needs help. Mayhem ensues when her oddball neighbors try to help when the F.B.I suspects she’s the mastermind behind the robbery.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    No.

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    My books are based on events and places I have experienced. When I was in a jewelry store that had a big picture window near the sidewalk, I wondered what if the place was robbed. That sparked the idea for The Silver and Gold Deception.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    I have always made up stories in my head even as a small child. Now I get to put them on paper and share them with the world.

    When did you write your first book?…

    I worked for the state of Maryland for thirty years. The year after I retired, I wrote my first book.

    FUN

    Leather or lace?Lace

    Black or red? Red

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton

    Ocean or mountains? Ocean

    City life or country life? Country life

    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home

    Dogs or cats? Cat

    Where to buy The Silver and Gold Deception

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Gold-Deception-Romance-Suspense-ebook/dp/B01DYF72GC/

    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/728001

    Draft2Digital https://www.books2read.com/u/b6r2Z6

    Brenda G Bradley

    Brenda G Bradley is the author of four romantic suspense novels. Her books feature her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She’s been married for forty-three years to the same man and has two wonderful sons and two great daughters-in-law.

    Website https://brendagbradley.com

    Twitter https://twitter.com/BGTDS

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Brendagbradleynovels/

     

  • Book Release,  Medieval

    Rise of de Wolfe by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #NewRelease #medievalromance

    Rise of de Wolfe by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #NewRelease #medievalromanceAlexa Aston, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

    Rise of de Wolfe by Alexa Aston

    Genre: medieval romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):PG-13
    1321 A.D. – After her brother’s death at the Battle of Bannockburn, Elia de Wolfe is sent to the royal court to serve as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Isabella. The granddaughter of Patrick de Wolfe, known as Nighthawk, and great-granddaughter of William de Wolfe, the Wolfe of the North, Elia is fiercely proud of her heritage and yearns to return to her home after years of fostering with the queen. When she learns her father is determined to keep her far from the border troubles with Scotland, Elia makes plans to return home.
    Ferand de Montfort lost his young wife and son in childbirth and seeks a new bride–this time, one of his own choosing. He travels to London and is captivated by Elia de Wolfe, a spirited and intelligent woman. Elia convinces Ferand to escort her home, understanding she will be in his debt. Ferand hopes collecting that debt will include making Elia his wife.
    Elia’s increasing reluctance to reach home springs from her growing attraction to Ferand. She is torn between remaining loyal to her family and losing her opportunity for true love.
    Join Ferand and Elia on their journey across England as they find love and unite two great English families, the de Montforts and de Wolfes, in this exciting prequel to The Knights of Honor medieval romance series.
    *Each book in the Knights of Honor series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
    Series Order:
    Book #1 Word of Honor
    Book #2 Marked by Honor
    Book #3 Code of Honor
    Book #4 Journey to Honor
    Book #5 Heart of Honor
    Book #6 Bold in Honor
    Book #7 Love and Honor
    Book #8 Gift of Honor
    Why did you write this book?
    I’d never written a novella before when Kathryn Le Veque asked me to write in her World of de Wolfe Pack for Kindle Worlds. I used the opportunity to tie it into my Knights of Honor series and unite the great-granddaughter of her William de Wolfe with one of my de Montforts.
    I was able to create the character of Elia de Wolfe, a strong female, and give her a love story with Ferand de Montfort. Elia will give birth to Geoffrey de Montfort, the hero of Word of Honor, Book 1 in my Knights of Honor series. Geoffrey and his wife, Merryn, appear in all ten books of the series as my anchor couple. It was fun getting to see the origins of this powerful family.
    Unfortunately, Kindle Worlds’ novellas only were sold in the US, disappointing my readers who are abroad. Then–Amazon shut down Kindle Worlds July 17–so no one would be able to read this prequel! Kathryn Le Veque swept in and solved my problems. She created her own imprint, Wolfebane Publishing, to publish these novellas, which will be available to readers worldwide. I can’t wait for my fans in Canada, the UK, India, and Australia to have access to Rise of de Wolfe.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I have always been a reader of romance, especially historical romance, but I also enjoy thrillers, mysteries, and suspense.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    It’s got to be Miss Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m with Dragonblade Publishing, and they are putting out a Christmas Anthology written by 8 of their authors–including me!
    The great thing about the novella I’m contributing to this set is that I’m getting to write for Geoffrey and Merryn de Montfort again. I never thought I would since I’ve finished the series (the last two books are with my editor now).
    This will be just a few days in their lives as they spend their first Christmas together. It was very special to be able to revisit them again as they build a life of love as a couple.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I’ll be finishing up my Knights of Honor series in 2018. Path to Honor, Nan de Montfort’s story, will be released in September, and Jessimond de Montfort will get her HEA in November’s Return to Honor.

    Where to buy Gift of Honor

    Amazon: http://amzn.com/B07FP18MYK

    Alex Aston Social Media

    Alexa Aston is the author of The Knights of Honor, a medieval romance series that takes place in 14th century England and centers on the de Montfort family. Each standalone romance focuses on the code of chivalry that bound knights of this era.
    A native Texan, Alexa lives with her husband in a Dallas suburb, where she eats her fair share of dark chocolate and plots out stories while she walks every morning. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and can’t get enough of Fixer Upper or Game of Thrones. Alexa also writes historical romance and romantic suspense novels as Lauren Linwood.
    Website: https://alexaaston.com/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexaAston
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoralexaaston/
    Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/alexa-aston
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15846438.Alexa_Aston
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/alexaaston
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  • Free Book Friday

    Illustrated Sci Fi Book: Endure by Kayelle Allen #SciFi #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog

    Illustrated Sci Fi Book: Endure by Kayelle Allen #SciFi #FreeBookFriday #RLFblogIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us for a collection of free reads and downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Endure by Kayelle Allen. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some Kindle Unlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
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    Daughter of the Twin Moons (Twin Moons Saga 1) by Holly BargoHolly Bargo read her new book on #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog

    Cancer. The terminal diagnosis paralyzes Catriona. Both saved and imperiled, she must navigate a new, immortal life as mate to the Captain of the Seelie Palace Guard.
    In obedience to the oracle’s command, Thelan abducts a human woman and takes her to the Deepwood where she is unmade and remade by ancient magic. Thus given his mate, he quickly finds himself enamored of her spirit, intelligence, and uncommon beauty. She arouses his passion and challenges both his control and authority at every turn. Thelan needs to win the heart and trust of this untraditional female whom he’s determined to keep and protect from those who covet control over the moon-born’s legendary influence.
    Catriona resents the lack of choice. She also resents not knowing the rules that now govern her life in this realm of myth and impossibility. Forging her own path and upsetting ancient tradition, she befriends the mysterious archivist, learns to live in a sentient palace, talks to dragons, and discovers a puzzling attraction to cats. And she must come to terms with the handsome and powerful fae male who claims her as his own and stirs her blood like none other.
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    Lisa Logan read her new book on #FreeBookFriday #RLFblogVisions by Lisa Logan

    Her “gift” turns a hot movie star into a real-life hero…
    Actor Trenton Dane is researching his next role when he bumps into a beautiful stranger–and suddenly develops her psychic powers. When she disappears in the crowd, he must search for the woman who invades his dreams.
    Single mom Glory Windsor would rather hide from the man who reawakened the “gift” she thought was buried. Trenton must help her overcome her reluctance to fulfill premonitions of their future as well as to save Glory and her child from danger…but he will fail at one of these tasks.
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    Livia Quinn read her new book on #FreeBookFriday #RLFblogStorm Crazy by Livia Quinn

    Welcome to Destiny, or should I say Middle Earth…
    I’m Sheriff Jack Lang. After an exciting career as a Navy pilot, Destiny seemed like the perfect place to settle down – safe, sane and secure. But that ship sailed when I met Tempest Pomeroy – sexy redheaded mail lady and trouble magnet. Tempe never fails to test the limits of my patience or the law. Every time I think it’s the last straw, up pops another haystack.
    My name is Tempest Pomeroy, and my human job is delivering the mail. I’m also a Paramortal like my family, or I’m supposed to be. If I didn’t have a few little talents, I’d think I was adopted. To say I was having a bad day would be like saying Katrina dropped a little rain on New Orleans. My brother’s genie bottle is missing, my mother’s AWOL, and the sheriff and my ex-lover are squaring off like yard dogs staking a claim over a poodle. I am no one’s poodle. I’ve denied my heritage for most of my life but all this chaos is a sign of my quickening Tempestaerie power.
    Oh, and the sheriff? He thinks he’s settled in a normal, quaint small town–like Mayberry?! We’ll see how that turns out… Things better settle down soon, ’cause I’m about to go…Storm Crazy.
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  • Paranormal

    Blood Moon by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn Now Available Everywhere #RLFblog #paranormal

    Blood Moon by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn Now Available Everywhere #RLFblog #paranormalToday’s featured book is Blood Moon, a paranormal by Livia Quinn.

    Blood Moon, book 6 in the Destiny Paramortals is now available on Kindle Unlimited.

    She could destroy his world…or save it.
    There’s a new supe in Destiny. She sauntered into the Moat of Morpheus, a redheaded violet-eyed warrior carrying a giant head-splitter of a sword and wielding it with magic. Her name was Cinder. River felt an immediate attraction as well as a lifting of the despair that had been his only companion for months. But it was short lived.
    She was there to kill a dragonhunter and accused River of hiding the truth about him. Turns out, she was right. River had a secret and his own reasons for remaining quiet. If he couldn’t break free from the villain’s control, there would be devastating consequences for his family and ultimately, the other Paramortals.
    After his sister and the dragon sheriff go missing, River and Cinder join forces. But history has a way of coming full circle and echoes from their past bring a shattering revelation about their Paramortal family and the dragonhunter’s true identity, a perspective neither of them could have anticipated. Can they forgive the past to overcome their common enemy or will the news tear their relationship and the Paramortals apart forever?
    Genre Paranormal Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
    Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BW68FTH
    Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BW68FTH
    Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BW68FTH
    Nook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/blood-moon-livia-quinn/1128994993
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/blood-moon/id1407042664?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/blood-moon-105
    Scribd https://www.scribd.com/book/383001269/Blood-Moon-Destiny-Paramortals-6

    Livia Quinn Social Media

    Livia Quinn is a DC native who lives by the bayou in Louisiana with her husband and Cajun husky, Dusty. She gets her inspiration from the state’s fascinating culture and weather. She loves stories with emotion, family and love of community so you’ll find small towns, humor, quirky characters and lots of love in her stories. She has published twelve books, both paranormal and contemporary romance.
    Livia Quinn’s Books2Read Page https://books2read.com/ap/x2gD7R/Livia-Quinn
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