• Know the Heroine,  Suspense

    Know the Heroine from Becker Circle by Addison Brae @AddisonBrae1 #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Know the Heroine from Becker Circle by Addison Brae @AddisonBrae1 #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseAddison Brae, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about the book.

    Becker Circle by Addison Brae

    Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    My first and only boyfriend believed I was too gutless to leave. He was dead wrong. My name’s Gillian, and I graduated Harvard early and left his hot temper and everyone else behind for Dallas. Determined to make it on my own, I land a second job bartending at the neighborhood pub smack in drama central where most every jerk in the neighborhood hits on me—at a huge price.
    A week into the job, the neighborhood’s very popular drug dealer falls to his death a few feet from the table I’m serving. The cops say suicide, but the hot guitar player in the house band and I suspect foul play, and I intend to prove it. We dig deeper, grow closer, and make a shocking discovery. We know the murderer. Watch the trailer.
    A portion of the author proceeds will go to Hope’s Door New Beginning Center to help fight domestic abuse. Becker Circle is published by Tirgearr Publishing.

    Know the Heroine from Becker Circle

    It’s late, Gillian’s bored. What does she do?
    If she’s looking out for herself, she’ll stay home and study for her CPA exam or watch a movie with a glass of wine. If she’s vulnerable, she’ll agree to meet the adorable bad boy.
    What kind of food would Gillian impulse buy if hungry?
    Food? This is a girl who has half and half, leftover takeout, OJ, and a couple of partial containers of soup. She doesn’t make meals a priority. On impulse, she does have the number for her new favorite Thai place (that delivers) stored in her phone.
    Describe the kind of clothes Gillian prefers to wear.
    Some of you will understand how Gillian feels as she rebuilds her confidence whittled down by a narcissistic boyfriend. He always told her she was fat, so she tended to wear jeans a size too large and tops she could hide in. Early in the story, she asks a stylish neighbor to help her pick out new clothes the new Gillian would wear. She likes the results—at first. The way she dresses affects how her co-workers, customers, and guys respond to her. It takes time to grow into her new look that takes her down a rollercoaster path:
    “I’d rather crawl under the bar rather than believe someone really thinks I’m pretty.”
    Does Gillian know how to fix things?
    Gillian is an expert at fixing situations or helping people out of trouble. For anything else, she calls her apartment’s maintenance.
    Gillian tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
    Since Gillian is starting fresh, she experiments a bit too often. On the romance side, she falls for the cute guy who says all the right things, goes too far with him to fast, and then realizes he doesn’t remember whether anything happened between them. In another situation, she tries to prove her toughness after a neighbor who did something nice for her once falls from his high-rise balcony. While everyone accepts it was suicide, clues saying otherwise keep finding her. He’s a drug dealer, but Gillian believes everyone deserves justice. She digs into the drug world and gets in way too deep. If I tell you what happens, I’ll give away too much.
    How does Gillian act around children she doesn’t know?
    Gillian goes from her day job to her bartending job and lives in a community of single people. The closest she gets to children are family photos on her co-workers’ desks.
    What is Gillian like first thing in the morning?
    She’s exhausted from studying for her CPA or closing the bar and dreads facing her terror of a boss who has it out for her at the accounting firm where she works.
    Can Gillian use chopsticks?
    She can, but at home, she eats her favorite Thai takeout with a fork. It’s much less complicated, and chopsticks don’t work well with soup.
    Does Gillian drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
    Yes, with lots of half and half.
    What apps would Gillian have on her phone?
    Social media, maps for her move across country, Zelle for her boyfriend to pay her for bills (which he rarely did), leftover Harvard apps from college, IRS2Go and a few accounting apps, Pandora and Spotify for music
    Android or iPhone?
    Hand-me-down iPhone from her dad before she went to college.
    Earrings or unpierced ears?
    Earrings, small and simple
    Tattoos or unadorned skin?
    Gillian has a teddy bear about the size of a postage stamp that most people will never see. It’s what her ex gave her for her twenty-first birthday last year, one of the many reminders she’d like to forget.
    Personal vehicle or public transport?
    Personal vehicle when it’s far, but Gillian lives close to her work and often walks.
    Recycle or toss?
    Toss. In the apartment living world, recycling isn’t available.
    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy Becker Circle

    Publisher http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Brae_Addison/becker-circle.htm
    Amazon http://amzn.to/2GQhgSj
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becker-circle-addison-brae/1128071378
    iBooks http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781370780426
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/becker-circle
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/797034

    Addison Brae Social Media

    Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant. When she’s not writing, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting cocktail recipes and hosting parties. She’s still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her neighborhood park, sipping red wine, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat Lucy.
    Website http://addisonbrae.com/
    Blog http://addisonbrae.com/blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/AddisonBrae1
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    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/addisonbraeauthor/

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    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B07B443K8P/

     

  • Suspense

    Only the Heart Remembers by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #romanticsuspense

    Only the Heart Remembers by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #romanticsuspenseLivia Quinn, 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.

    Only the Heart Remembers by Livia Quinn

    Genre Contemporary Small-town Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

    Love happens…when you least expect it! Out of the blue, or the night.

    Brenna returned home to Rainbow Bayou just a few months ago and now the first storm of the season delivers a surprise. She has a premonition and when that happens, she pays attention.

    A stranger attempts to enter her cabin during the storm and she whacks him with a fireplace iron creating an even bigger problem—he awakens thinking she and this handsome burglar are a couple.

    As their relationship deepens images from his past begin to surface and Brenna finds herself hoping the clues don’t mean what she thinks they do and that their new love can last forever.

    A series with so much love and heart you’ll be cheering for each couple to get their happily ever after. Get book 4, Christmas Wishes now for 99 cents and preorder books 5 and 6 until release day for $0.99 as well (7 books in the series).

    Where to buy Only the Heart Remembers

    Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing
    Books 2 Read https://books2read.com/onlytheheart
    Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GMRZ5T3
    Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GMRZ5T3
    Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GMRZ5T
    Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07GMRZ5T3
    Ibooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1431548326
    Nook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/only-the-heart-remembers-livia-quinn/1129351063
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/only-the-heart-remembers

    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
    Website: http://liviaquinn.com
    Blog: https://liviaquinnwrites.blogspot.com
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  • Know the Hero,  Sports

    Know the Hero from Before the Whistle by Linda O’Connor @LindaOConnor98 #RLFblog #sportsromance

    Know the Hero from Before the Whistle by Linda O'Connor @LindaOConnor98 #RLFblog #sportsromanceLinda O’Connor, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your hero, but first, tell us about the book.

    Before the Whistle by Linda O’Connor

    Genre Sports romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
    Jordyn Kendra is a talented designer and savvy businesswoman. Spending eighteen hours a day establishing and running a successful business doesn’t leave much time for pursuing a relationship, and frankly she hasn’t really missed it. But when an invitation arrives that could help her fulfill her career dreams, she has to make a decision. What’s harder: going to a gala without a date or finding someone to ask?
    Ben Matthews, head athletic therapist for the wildly popular Clarington Quakes hockey team, tends to stand out in a crowd. When Jordyn doesn’t recognize him, it puts a dent in his ego, but he catches her attention when he jumps in to save a life.
    She’s a queasy bystander, cowering at the sight of blood, and he’s cool, calm, and confident, which she finds irresistible. With a little prodding from her spirited aunt, Jordyn realizes that she and Ben might be the perfect mismatch.
    Before the Whistle – when cool and calm in an emergency is totally hot.

    Know the Hero from Before the Whistle

    It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?
    Goes to the gym or kicks back and watches the sports highlights from the day.
    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?
    Street meat – hot dog or sausage with the works. Quick and easy.
    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.
    Khakis, collared shirt, and a Clarington Quakes team jacket.
    Does he know how to fix things?
    His handyman skills could use a little work, but he’s great to have around in a medical emergency. Cardiac arrest? Respiratory distress? That he can fix.
    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
    He was tired of his tiny place close to the arena. It was time to find a new place, preferably with a view of the Charlebois River. He found a little house, but the deal fell through. Enough. He asked a realtor for help, and now he has the lead on a condominium – with a great view and even better neighbors.
    How does he act around children he doesn’t know?
    Doesn’t daunt him – he’s outgoing and happy to meet Quakes fans of all ages.
    What is he like first thing in the morning?
    When the alarm goes, he’s up out of bed and ready to roll.
    Can he use chopsticks?
    Why would he when a knife and fork are so much faster? Unless he was dining out with the elusive Jordyn Kendra. Then he’d be in no rush to finish the meal, and he’d fumble with chopsticks one grain of rice at a time.
    Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it?
    Yup. Large double double at the drive-thru on the way to work.
    What apps would he have on his phone?
    ESPN, theScore, SHARKdocs, SportsMed, ATReports
    Android or iPhone?
    iPhone
    Beard or clean-shaven?
    Clean-shaven
    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?
    Unadorned skin
    Personal vehicle or public transport?
    BMW X6 sports car courtesy of the Clarington Quakes
    Recycle or toss?
    Recycle. Always.
    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Before the Whistle

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HFQGXSM/

    Linda O’Connor Social Media

    Award-winning author Linda O’Connor started writing romantic comedies when she needed a creative outlet other than subtly rearranging the displays at a local home décor store. Her books have enjoyed bestseller status. When not writing, she’s a physician at an Urgent Care Clinic. She shares her medical knowledge in fast-paced, well-written, sexy romances – with an unexpected twist. Her favourite prescription to write? Laugh every day. Love every minute.
    Website www.lindaoconnorauthor.wordpress.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaOConnor98
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LindaOConnorAuthor
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/795688.Linda_O_Connor
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Linda-OConnor/e/B00S7CNLEA
    Newsletter http://www.lindaoconnor.net/contact/

     

  • Book Release,  Ghost,  Western

    Comes A Specter by Keta Diablo ‪@ketadiablo #RLFblog #WesternRomance

    Comes A Specter by Keta Diablo ‪@ketadiablo #RLFblog #WesternRomanceKeta Diablo, 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.

    Comes A Specter by Keta Diablo

    Genre Romance/ Western
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Six months ago, Anya Fleming’s ten- year-old son, Willie-boy, found his father hanging in the barn. Traumatized over his father’s suicide, the boy hasn’t spoken a word since. Now, Willie-boy has come down with a grave, unknown illness and there’s only one man who can save him, Sutter Sky, a learned Blackfoot shaman known as Yellow Smoke—a shaman who was once deeply in love with Anya.
    But Fate had other plans for Anya and Sutter—she was forced to marry Lewis Fleming, a cruel man who berated her night and day, and brokenhearted Sutter immersed himself in the mystical customs and beliefs of his People and became a shaman.
    As if Anya didn’t have enough to deal with after her husband’s death and son’s illness, an evil, sinister ghost is terrorizing their ranch. Anya is convinced the spirit is Lewis, who apparently isn’t done making her life miserable.
    When she turns to Yellow Smoke for help, will he put side his bitterness and save Willie-boy? And can the renowned shaman dispel the powerful ghost from their lives and send him back to Hades?
    Why did you write this book?
    It’s Book 2 in a ghost series. I plan to write 2 more for the series. All books include a ghost. I seem to be fascinated with ghosts because they keep showing up in my books.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Romance with suspense or Paranormal
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Scout from To Kill A Mockingbird
    What are you working on at the moment?
    The third book in the Ghostland Series, Comes A Drifter
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    A contemporary romance titled I Spy A Demon. Comes A Drifter, Book 3 in Ghostland and the start of a new western romance series called 50 Horses.

    Where to buy Comes A Specter

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GXBF25X

    Keta Diablo Social Media

    Keta Diablo lives in the Midwest part of the United States on six acres of woodland. When she isn’t writing or gardening she loves to commune with nature. She adores animals and has made it her mission in life to help feed hungry children in the USA. Greatly disturbed by the statistic that one in every five children goes to bed hungry, she donates her time and support to local food and animal shelters.
    Keta is a multi-published author in both erotic romance and gay fiction. Her erotica novel Decadent Deceptions was a finalist in the MOLLY contest sponsored by Romance Writers of America and has been nominated for a Red Carpet Award in 2014. Her paranormal novel Where the Rain Is Made has been nominated for a Bookie Award by Authors After Dark. Her historical novel Sky Tinted Water has been nominated for a RONE Award by Ind’Tale Magazine. Keta’s books have received numerous Top Pick, Book of the Month, and Recommended Read awards from the top professional review sites.
    Website https://authorketadiablo.com
    Blog http://ketaskeep.blogspot.com/
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ketadiablo
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KetaDiablo.Author/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ketadiablo/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2620426.Keta_Diablo
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Keta-Diablo/e/B002BODURI/

    Newsletter https://authorketadiablo.com/contact/

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