• Paranormal

    Deadly Alpha by Brenda Sparks @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #PNR

    Deadly Alpha by Brenda Sparks @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #PNRBrenda Sparks, 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.

    Deadly Alpha by Brenda Sparks

    Genre: Paranormal Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Hot sex. No regrets. Vampire Marcus Botticelli has spent his life playing the role of the fun-loving playboy. Unfortunately, that lifestyle came to an abrupt end for Marcus when his life was turned upside down by his sire. Now in a new city, a new home, he hopes to make a fresh start.
    Set on some big changes in her own life, Christina Prescott’s plans are sidetracked when she meets the rich and powerful Marcus. Though the nurse mends the Alpha’s broken heart, he isn’t the only one who needs healing when a depraved darkness seeps into their lives.
    As passion burns between the two, evil works to smother the flame of love and separate the couple for its own gain. With his heartmate missing, Marcus fears his claim to everlasting love will be destroyed and he will be damned to a life of insanity without Christina.

    Where to buy Deadly Alpha

    Publisher https://www.thewildrosepress.com/books/deadly-alpha-the-alpha-council-chronicles-book-2
    Amazon http://mybook.to/DeadlyAlpha
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deadly-alpha-brenda-sparks/1122487540
    iBooks https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/deadly-alpha/id1032782985?mt=11
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/deadly-alpha

    Brenda Sparks Social Media

    Brenda Sparks has always loved all things spooky and enjoys incorporating paranormal elements in her writing. She refuses to allow pesky human constraints to get in the way of telling the story. Luckily the only thing limiting her stories is her imagination. Her characters are strong, courageous, and she adores spending time with them in their imaginary world.
    Her idea of a perfect day is one spent in front of a computer with a hot cup of coffee, her fingers flying over the keys to send her characters off on their latest adventure.
    Website http://brenda-sparks.com/index.html
    Blog http://brenda-sparks.com/blog.html
    Twitter https://twitter.com/brenda_sparks
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/forBrendaSparks/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/brendasparks/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4416074.Brenda_Sparks
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Brenda-Sparks/e/B00B7AJBBQ
    Newsletter http://brenda-sparks.com/welcome-readers.html

     

  • Free Book Friday

    The Viscount’s Tempting Minx by Erica Ridley @ericaridley #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog #Regency

    The Viscount's Tempting Minx by Erica Ridley twittername #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog #RegencyIt’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 The Viscount’s Tempting Minx by Erica Ridley. 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.

    When you sign up for a newsletter, you are signing up ONLY for that author’s newsletter, not a list of authors who will all then email you. You can unsubscribe at any time, however, please do not mark these emails as spam. When you sign up, you give your permission for the author to email you. Thank you, and enjoy the books!

    The Viscount’s Tempting Minx by Erica Ridley

    Regency Era Historical Romance Novella
    Enjoy the laugh-out-loud first story in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erica Ridley’s fan-favorite Dukes of War regency romance series!
    Certain individuals might consider Lady Amelia Pembroke a managing sort of female, but truly, most people would be lost without her help. Why, the latest on-dit is that rakish Viscount Sheffield is canceling the fete of the year because he hasn’t time for silly soirees. He doesn’t need time—he needs her!
    When a flash of lightning destroys the venue for his family’s annual Christmas ball, Lord Benedict Sheffield intends to enjoy a relaxing holiday for once. But after twelve days of beguiling Lady Amelia’s guerrilla tactics, he’s up to his cravat with tinsel… and tumbling head over heels in love.
    The Dukes of War historical romance books in series order:
    The Viscount’s Tempting Minx
    The Earl’s Defiant Wallflower
    The Captain’s Bluestocking Mistress
    The Major’s Faux Fiancee
    The Brigadier’s Runaway Bride
    The Pirate’s Tempting Stowaway
    The Duke’s Accidental Wife
    A Dukes of War Holiday Reunion
    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OR549DS/
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    The Dragon Wore a Kilt by Holly BargoThe Dragon Wore a Kilt by Holly Bargo #FreeBookFriday #Read

    In the northern reaches of Scotland rests Loch Saorach, home to an ancient legend—a dragon. The Matasan family has guarded the loch and its dragon for centuries.
    Over the years Saorach has claimed humans, imbuing them with his fae magic. Connor Matasan, the arrogant Earl of Glencarol, is a recent acquisition. Like all those possessed and transformed by the dragon’s ancient magic, Connor is sith, immortal and commanding powers beyond the human norm.
    Middle aged wife and mother Lila is vacationing in Scotland when Saorach chooses her to join his brood. Her transformation to an eternally young sith is painful and compounded by the loss of everything she holds dear. Waking to a new life, she is utterly dependent upon Connor and his family. Lila feels trapped and resents that the dragon has bound her to Connor, soul to soul, passion to passion: a passion Connor cannot control, a passion Lila fears.
    Will the magic that brought them together destroy them?
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    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Bro, Sci Fi by Kayelle Allen

    Bro, sci fi by Kayelle Allen #FreeBookFriday #ReadThe tech Senth is about to claim will make him invisible. Finally, the young halfbreed thief will be out of sight, shielded from the taunts humans fire at him. But when that tech reveals he has a human half-brother who’s bound by a cruel slaver, Senth must find a way to save his brother from abuse and win his freedom — even though Senth is a slave himself.
    There’s just one problem. The new Thieves’ Guild tech might make him invisible, but it can’t shield him from the truth…
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    Take a Chance on Me by Virginia Kellyay #Read Bro, sci fi by Kayelle Allen #FreeBookFriday #Read

    She has a target on her back…only he can save her.
    An injury robbed Delta Force Operator Bobby Alvarez’s memories of the mission that left a brother-in-arms dead. He blames himself, and until his memory returns, he won’t stop questioning his abilities. On leave, he’s forced to use the skills and sixth sense that failed to keep his team safe.
    Melanie Mackenzie overheard a powerful U.S. senator admit to murder, and now he’s set her up to take the fall. With overwhelming evidence against her for murder and treason, she’s on the run from the senator’s hitmen and the FBI. There’s no one she can trust, and even the stranger she meets on the beach seems more threat than salvation—until the hitmen find her.
    Working together to clear her name, Bobby and Mel race to stay ahead of the killers, but the simmering desire between them may be danger in disguise. Because Bobby’s keeping a secret that could end any chance at happiness…and lead them both into a death trap.
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  • Is It True,  Sweet or Inspirational

    Is It True: A Heart Held Captive by Katy Eeten @KatyEeten #RLFblog #romance

    Is It True: A Heart Held Captive by Katy Eeten @KatyEeten #RLFblog #romanceWelcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Katy Eeten, author of A Heart Held Captive, a contemporary Christian romance. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    A Heart Held Captive by Katy Eeten

    Genre: Christian romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Physical therapist Cole Pearson has had his share of shallow relationships. But a year spent soul-searching opened his eyes to what he really wants in life. When he learns that ER nurse Emily Jenkins has volunteered to pay for a foster child’s therapy, he is instantly drawn to her generous spirit. If only he can convince her to take things beyond their casual conversations at the clinic.
    Emily is a prisoner to her past mistakes and insists on paying a price God never asked her to pay. When she finally allows herself to grow closer to Cole, her faulty theology is shattered and her wounded heart begins to mend. But when tragedy strikes, Emily is sent into a tailspin. Can Cole help her grasp the freedom of God’s grace, or will she revert back to the captivity of her old ways and shut Cole out of her life for good?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No. I published two other Christian romances last year – Blast from Her Past and a novella called Christmas in Meadow Creek.
    this book is part of a series?
    No.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Maybe a little. My first round of edits was pretty extensive, and I had a super short deadline from my editor. But I made it!
    you did research for this book?
    A little. Just minor things like how long of a drive between two cities and what type of injury would require physical therapy.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No. All humans other than the mention of an elderly neighbor’s dog.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Nope. It’s a straight-up contemporary Christian romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    No. Unless you count my four years of high school Spanish, which allows me to catch a few words and phrases here and there.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes. After fifteen years living elsewhere, I returned to my hometown a couple summers ago.
    you love to read?
    Yes, though I don’t have time to do it as much as I’d like to.
    you are never late?
    Well … Overall, I’m fairly punctual. But having two kids and so much going on in life makes me two to five minutes late wherever I go. Not bad, I guess.
    you love pizza?
    Absolutely! We have it weekly at our house.
    you love sushi?
    Never tried it, but never want to!
    you have a pet?
    No pets.

    Where to buy A Heart Held Captive

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Held-Captive-Katy-Eeten-ebook/dp/B07PLQNCB2/ref

    Katy Eeten Social Media

    Katy Eeten lives with her husband, Jason, and their two school-age sons in southeast Wisconsin, despite her dislike of cold weather. She works full-time in the business world, but her true passion is writing. In addition to A Heart Held Captive, she is the author of Christian romances Blast from Her Past and Christmas in Meadow Creek. When she’s not working or writing, she enjoys taking walks or bike rides, baking, and spending time with her family.
    Website https://katyeeten.wordpress.com/
    Blog https://katyeeten.wordpress.com/blog/
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/KatyEeten
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KatyEeten/
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Eeten/e/B0796L1CVK?ref

     

  • 5 Easy Questions,  Science Fiction Romance

    The Phoenix Rising series by Alexandra Christian @lexxxchristian #RLFblog #SciFi #romance

    The Phoenix Rising series by Alexandra Christian @lexxxchristian #RLFblog #SciFi #romanceAlexandra Christian, 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 Phoenix Rising series by Alexandra Christian

    Genre Sci-fi Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Librarian Phoebe Addison has lived her entire life within a seventy-five mile radius of her small Louisiana town, but when she receives a strange medallion from her adventurous, off-world sister, reality tilts toward the bizarre. Everything Phoe thought she knew is…well, wrong. Dead wrong. But bone-numbing fear has no place in this brave new world—nor by the side of the dangerous, exquisite man who saves her life.
    Following the tragic slaughter of his family, operative Macijah “Cage” St. John understands evil in a way no man ever should. He traded happiness for a magnificent and terrible power, and fate isn’t done with him yet. He wasn’t looking for comfort. He didn’t need tenderness. But today he’ll play hero to a damsel in distress, and his quest will deliver him to the uncanny Martian colony of New London—and his heart to the demure Phoebe Addison. The bookish beauty’s hidden talents and deep abiding love just might save Cage from himself.
    Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    I’m particularly fond of Lestat Pointedulac from Anne Rice’s vampire chronicles. He’s arrogant, beautiful, and the perfect alpha hero. He never apologizes for who he is and that’s so seductive to me.
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    My perfect vacation destination is a wide, sandy beach. Warm water, warm winds, and a cold drink at my side while I watch the waves and get lost in a great book.
    When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?
    My preferences differ with the mood I’m in. Right now, I’m working my way through Nora Roberts’s standalone romantic suspense books. I just can’t get enough of them. I’m also a Stephen King horror junkie.
    What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
    Wikipedia is my friend. Right now I’m working on a Victorian paranormal murder mystery involving postmortem photography and corpse medicine. My husband is also a librarian and loves to bring me home lots of books on whatever subjects I throw at him.
    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    Cage St. John’s ringtone would definitely be the James Bond theme.

    Where to buy The Phoenix Rising series

    Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group http://boroughspublishinggroup.com/authors/alexandra-christian
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077LLJ2DX/

    Alexandra Christian Social Media

    Alexandra Christian is an author of mostly romance with a speculative slant. Her love of Stephen King and sweet tea has flavored her fiction with a Southern Gothic sensibility that reeks of Spanish moss and deep-fried eccentricity. Her guiding principle as a romance novelist has always been to write romantic adventures for people who think they hate romances. After all, love itself is life’s greatest adventure.
    A self-proclaimed “Southern Belle from Hell,” Lexx is a native South Carolinian who lives with an epileptic wiener dog and her husband, author Tally Johnson. In addition to her writing, she also has unhealthy obsessions with Sherlock Holmes and Star Wars. Her long-term aspirations are to one day be a best-selling authoress and part-time pinup girl. She’s also a member of Romance Writers of America.
    Website http://lexxxchristian.wixsite.com/alexandrachristian
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LexxxChristian
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheHellsBelles/
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/b5c_Un

  • Book Release,  Science Fiction Romance

    Rescuing Rory by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #NewRelease #SciFi #Romance

    Rescuing Rory by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #NewRelease #SciFi #RomanceNJ Walters, 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.

    Rescuing Rory by NJ Walters

    Genre Sci-Fi Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Betrayed and sold into slavery after her father’s death, Rory Banks finds herself dancing on the Exos, a deep-space pleasure ship. So when a stranger breaks open her cage and offers her a way out, she grabs it and runs.
    Kal Marks and his brothers are space mercenaries and traders who have spent the past ten years searching for their younger sister. Their hunt has led them to the Exos and to Rory, who they hope will have information. But Kal never counted on wanting Rory or on the sexual tension and scorching heat that blazes between them. This mission just got a lot more complicated.
    Why did you write this book?
    I actually wrote this book some years ago. I wanted to write a series about a family of space mercenaries. These men are tough and they’ll do whatever it takes to find their sister, who was abducted ten years before. None of them ever counted on falling in love. Is there anything more fun than watching a hard, tough man fall for a woman?
    Rescuing Rory was released back in 2014 for a very short time before it was pulled due to a publisher closure. Now it’s back. There will be four brand new books in the series coming soon.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Romance, of course. I tend to skip around, depending on my mood. I mostly read contemporary, romantic suspense, paranormal, and some historical romance.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    That is so tough. Every time I’m asked this question I answer it differently. I love Rhage from the J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series. How can you not love a vampire who turns into a dragon when he’s angry. He’s tough and funny and very protective of those he loves. Rhage has had several books in the series, while being an integral part of them all.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m currently working on a brand new paranormal series. Titles haven’t been finalized yet, but the first book is slated to be released in October.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    It’s going to be a busy year for me. Drakon’s Knight, the next Blood of the Dragon book, releases June 24th and is up for pre-order now. There will be more Tapestries books and more Marks Mercenaries books. (No dates yet.) The first book in a new paranormal series is slated to release in October. And I will likely be part of another anthology between now and the end of the year.

    Where to buy Rescuing Rory

    Publisher https://www.evernightpublishing.com/rescuing-rory-by-n-j-walters/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RMKSW9M/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rescuing-rory-nj-walters/1119955681
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/rescuing-rory-1
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/937793

    NJ Walters Social Media

    NJ Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks–all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
    Website http://www.njwalters.com
    Blog http://njwalters.blogspot.ca/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NJWaltersAuthor
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters
    Newsletter https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/awakeningdesires/info

     

  • Book Release,  Paranormal

    Conclusions, A Dark Dreams Novella by Laci Paige @laci_paige #RLFblog #NewRelease #PNR

    Conclusions, A Dark Dreams Novella by Laci Paige @laci_paige #RLFblog #NewRelease #PNR
    Skyline of downtown New York, New York, USA

    Laci Paige, 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.

    Conclusions, A Dark Dreams Novella by Laci Paige

    Genre: It’s a paranormal romance for ages 18+

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Luciana has made her choice.
    Three times.
    In this final installment of the reader-driven Dark Dreams novella mini-series, YOU get to choose; human, shifter, or vampire.
    Which forever should she choose?
    Ethan – Nerd by day, sexy vampire by night. He’s the man of Luciana’s dreams, literally. Strong, cool, knows what he wants, and at night it’s always fast and hard. But is forever with him what she wants?
    Nick – Gorgeous, caring, and sensitive. Something about Nick calls to Luciana. Nights with him are tender and caring. He’s selfless in bed. The shifter bond is strong, but can she handle being a one-man woman?
    Lee – The safe and predictable human. He’s handsome, affectionate, and sexually adventurous.
    She could go back to the way things were and forget all things supernatural. But then she’d be mundane—does she really want that?
    ***This is the final installment in a reader-driven series. If you haven’t read book one,The 13th Floor – it’s currently free.
    Why did you write this book?
    As an avid vampire lover, I read many paranormal stories. I wanted to write my own but didn’t know if I could do the genre justice. So this was my first go at paranormal.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Romance across the board.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    There are way too many to list, but I can say I enjoy reading about romantic alpha males.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    A military, second chance novella.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    A New Adult summer love romance.

    Where to buy Conclusions, A Dark Dreams Novella

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QBZV7RG
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/conclusions-laci-paige/1131283515
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/conclusions/id1460168318
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/conclusions-5
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/934555

    Laci Paige Social Media

    When Laci’s not reading or writing, she can be found with her husband supporting their two young adult children in a thing called life. Or maybe she’s running around with her camera taking photos while camping and/or hiking. Or lastly, and most probable – the TV is on in the background while she’s perusing her social media sites.
    Their family resides in the state of Virginia where Laci’s muse keeps her up late at night.
    Website http://www.authorlacipaige.com
    Blog https://lacipaige.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/laci_paige
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorlacipaige/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/racilaci/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5843897.Laci_Paige
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Laci-Paige/e/B0081IP4HC
    Newsletter https://about.me/lacipaige