• Free Book Friday

    Free on Kindle Unlimited: Love in the Lowcountry by Elaine Reed @ElaineReed #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog #Read

    Love in the Lowcountry by Elaine Reed #FreeBookFriday #ReadIt’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 Love in the Lowcountry by Elaine Reed. 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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    Love in the Lowcountry by Elaine Reed, et al.

    Romance is heating up the winter holidays…From paranormal to contemporary, from sweet to sultry, from first time love to love revived, discover both dark and deLIGHTful tales of romance amidst the intriguing backdrop of Charleston, South Carolina. Best-selling authors join exciting new debuts in fourteen original stories of Love in the Lowcountry. Includes these authors: Amy Quinton, Angela Mizell, Carla Susan Smith, Casey Porter, Elaine Reed, Gracey Evans, Jen Davis, Jessie Vaughn, Michele Sims, Paula Gail Benson, Rebecca A Owens, Robin Hillyer Miles, Savannah J Frierson, and Zuzana Juhasova.

    Free on Kindle Unlimited

    Fay’s Wish by Dee Carver

    Fay's Wish by Dee Carver #FreeBookFriday #Read

    Shayla, Princess of the Fay, must begin the journey to discover her true power by leaving the island. If she’s successful, she will become queen. Her plight won’t be an easy one, for there are those who would use Shayla as a means to solidify their own position of power.

    Kyle, Shayla’s guide in the human world, is destined to bring hope to the Fay even though his own future seems bleak. With Kyle by her side, miracles can happen, offering the promise of the return of magic.

    Once that happens, nothing is impossible.

    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081QPMHW4/
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Satin Boots: Six Short Romances of the Old West by Holly Bargo

    Holly BargoEnjoy these sweet, clean romances set in the American Old West:

    Angels High: A woman who makes her living by winning at a man’s game learns to expect trouble, especially when the stakes are high. But when trouble finds her this time, Angelica Durant gets more than she bargained for.

    The Mail Order Bride’s Choice: Looking to improve her circumstances, an indigent woman travels across the country as a mail order bride to meet a fiancé who has plans for her other than marriage.

    Coming Home: Life is hard. No one knows this better than Dessie Humphrey who’s trying to hold onto the family farm. When aid comes in the form of a wanted gunslinger, she’s in no position to refuse.

    Pride And Peace: It’s an open secret on the Lazy Five that Jessie North is a woman, but that doesn’t stop Daniel Harper from reacting badly when he learns about it. Can he overcome his prejudice when the proud half-breed saves his life?

    Resurrection: Undertakers bury the dead; they don’t resurrect bodies left for dead. But that’s exactly what Antonio DiCarlo does when a lovely Swedish immigrant lands on his doorstep.

    The Rancher’s First Love: When a gravely wounded Chinese woman collapses on Clint Cheswick’s front porch, he doesn’t expect to compete with his half-breed foreman for her affection.

    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKCLPGK/
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    A Perfect Getaway by Lynn Chantale

    Hoping to rekindle the sizzle in their marriage, Harmony Evans plans a romantic getaway. A secluded cabin at Juniper Lake resort is the perfect place to seduce his wife and if he can get in a little ghost hunting, even better.
    Jade is more than happy to spend the weekend getting reacquainted with Harmony, without the ghosts, but when their cabin appears haunted and the spectral inhabitant shoves their belongings to the door, she figures it’s time to leave.
    No one told them Juniper Lake had a sordid past complete with a serial killer and its own host of earthbound spirits. When the other guests begin to die, the best they can hope for is to survive the night. With a sadistic killer on the loose and bodies piling up, romance will take a backseat to murder.
    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0813ZTQN6/
    This is a permafree book.

    Lights Out by Kayelle Allen

    Lights Out by Kayelle Allen #FreeBookFriday #ReadHe can save mankind. All he has to do is die.

    Join the Ghost Corps, they said. You’ll live forever, they said. You’ll save mankind, they said. They didn’t say that to do it, first he had to die.

    When Tornahdo signs on the dotted line, he puts his life into the steady hands of the mighty Ghost Corps. Three grisly deaths and three agonizing resurrections later, he’s assigned duty on the space station Enderium Six.

    He’s facing his most dangerous mission yet, the very reason the corps exists.

    Do they expect him to win? Fat chance. Tornahdo and his team are already dead and this mission is codenamed “Lights Out.” No, there’s more to this than he can see.

    To discover the truth, he must face an unbeatable, unkillable enemy, and this time–somehow–find a way to keep himself alive…

    Get this book plus a starter set of four illustrated books, free when you join one of Kayelle Allen’s reader groups. Includes exclusive members-only cover featuring Six’s dragon tattoo.

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  • African American,  Anthology,  Meet an Author

    Meet Lynn Chantale @ lynnchantale Author of Stealing Christmas #RLFblog #Romance #Mystery Collections and Anthologies

    Meet Lynn Chantale @ lynnchantale Author of Stealing Christmas #RLFblog #Romance #Mystery Collections and AnthologiesLynn Chantale, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Stealing Christmas.

    Stealing Christmas by Lynn Chantale

    Genre: Romance Collections and Anthologies

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Secrets abound in Benson’s Bakery. A crazed Santa wants something valuable hidden inside the building, and only two things stand in his way…Jake and Sara.

    When Sara Henderson receives threatening letters just days before Christmas, she asks sexy bread baker Jake Benson for help. Jake is more than happy to provide the muscle to keep the beautiful cake decorator from harm, but he has an ulterior motive–to steal a kiss under the mistletoe. Sara wants that kiss as much as he does, but first they have a mystery to solve.

    Will they find out who is stalking Sara, or will Santa succeed in stealing Christmas?

    Tell us about yourself as a person.

    What makes you different from other people?

    Aside from being blind with a guide dog? As a person I’ve embraced some of the shall we say more eclectic parts of personality such as a fondness for BDSM, enjoying relationships with other ethical non-monogamous folks, and finding my way as an empty-nester and divorcee.

    What is your favorite subject to talk about?

    My favorite topic is books. I could talk for hours about the books I’ve read or plan to read. It’s a good thing I joined a book club. ;-)

    What is your favorite meal?

    My absolute favorite meal is one I don’t have to cook. Other than that, sloppy joes and french-fries.

    Tell us about yourself as a writer.

    What made you want to be a writer?

    I’d always had the writing bug. As far back as elementary school I wrote about a precocious four-year-old with a talent for solving mysteries. Later it turned into wanting something more realistic and more like me. There’s nothing wrong with romances being set on a ranch or to hand out with billionaires, but this inner-city girl wanted to read about other African American characters in less glamorous situations.

    When you go to a convention, what kinds of things do you take along?

    When going to conventions, I take anxiety meds and plenty of swag, such as sewing kits, lip balm and ink pens. There have been a few T-shirts and tote bags too.

    What are your writing goals for this year?

    The writing goals for 2019 have been accomplished. As for 2020, I’m looking forward to putting out at least four new books.

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    https://www.thehouseoflynn.com/

    Where to buy Stealing Christmas

    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A42YSXY/

    Lynn Chantale Social Media

    Lynn Chantale resides in Southwest Florida and she is determined to enjoy all that life has to offer. She has a mad affinity for milk chocolate, preferably Dove chocolate truffles or the caramel-filled squares (Godiva is acceptable), and plays the bass guitar when the Muse begs for a bit of distraction.
    She’s a multi-published author in ebooks and has recently stepped into the self-publishing world. So far both experiences have been rewarding.
    You can check out her books on Amazon as Lynn Chantale.
    Website https://www.thehouseoflynn.com/
    Blog https://www.thehouseoflynn.com/blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/lynnchantale
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/W.LynnChantaleAuthor
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/W-Lynn-Chantale/e/B007PFA96S/

     

  • Book Release,  Regency

    Read the new Regency novel Suddenly a St Clair by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #NewRelease #RegencyRomance #FreeKU

    Read the new Regency novel Suddenly a St Clair by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #NewRelease #RegencyRomance #FreeKUAlexa 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.

    Suddenly a St Clair (The St Clairs Book 5) by Alexa Aston

    Genre: Regency romance

    Book heat level: PG-13

    Will a marriage of convenience blossom into one filled with love?

    At age eighteen, Hudson St Clair learns he’s the Duke of Everton’s bastard. Though never claimed by his father, the new duke, Hudson’s half-brother, accepts Hudson into the family, gifting him with a university education and teaching him about the myriad of businesses controlled by the St Clair family. His grandmother, Cor, guides Hudson in how to become a gentleman and molds his character, making him a man to be reckoned with. Upon Cor’s death, her wealth and estate will go to him—provided Hudson weds within sixty days after the reading of her will.

    Lady Mia Sloane is an inventor, caring for her feeble-minded father on their crumbling country estate. Upon his death, Mia is swept away to London by her pushy but loving aunt, who tries to turn Mia into a woman she’s not. Attending society events at night, Mia spends her days working on her devices, especially the new steam engine she’s sold to Hudson St Clair and his family.

    When Mr. St Clair proposes a marriage of convenience in order to allow Mia to continue working on her prototypes, she leaps at the offer, despite never having desired a husband or children. The only thing troubling her is her new husband tells her she’s not expected to share his bed—the very thing Mia has become most interested in doing since their experiments in kissing have awakened something within her that only Hudson St Clair can fill.

    Can two misfits rejected by society come together and grow stronger through the lasting bond of love?

    Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s fourth book of The St Clairs, Defending the Duke.
    Each book in The St Clairs Trilogy is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
    Series Order:
    Book #1 Devoted to the Duke
    Book #2 Midnight with the Marquess
    Book #3 Embracing the Earl

    Book #4 Defending the Duke

    Book #5 Suddenly a St Clair

    Why did you write this book?

    This is the final entry in my St Clairs series. Hudson is the last of his St Clair siblings to find love. It was very satisfying bringing this series to a close with Hudson and Mia’s love story.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    I am an eclectic reader and look for a great story no matter what the genre.

    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?

    I love so many characters. Jack Reacher is a current favorite of mine.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I’m hard at work on my Medieval Runaway Wives trilogy, which will be released next summer.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Soldiers & Soulmates is a new Regency trilogy I’ll publish soon. To Heal an Earl comes out in February; To Tame a Rogue is a March release; and To Trust a Duke is due in April.

    Where to buy Suddenly a St Clair (The St Clairs Book 5)

    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081BDSLLS/ (free in KindleUnlimited)

    Alex Aston Social Media

    Native Texan and former history teacher Alexa Aston 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, Netflix binge-watching, and attending sporting events when she’s not watching Survivor, The Crown, or Game of Thrones.
    Alexa’s Medieval and Regency historical romances bring to life dashing knights and loveable rogues and include the series The Knights of Honor, The King’s Cousins, The St Clairs, and The de Wolfes of Esterley Castle.
    Website: https://alexaaston.com/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexaAston
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoralexaaston/
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    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/alexaaston
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  • Christmas or Holiday,  Small Town Romance

    Read the new Sommerville Holidays by Vicki Batman @VickiBatman #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance #HolidayRomance

    Read the new Sommerville Holidays by Vicki Batman @VickiBatman #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance #HolidayRomanceVicki Batman, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Sommerville Holidays.

    Sommerville Holidays by Vicki Batman

    Genre: small town Christmas romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Hopes and wishes and holiday kisses…Sommerville holidays.

    Holiday Disaster: Days before Christmas, a librarian experiences plumbing issues and a Mr. Maintenance Man who isn’t nearly as jolly as Santa Claus.

    The Littlest Angel: Two people. One ornament for the tree. Can a twosome find common ground and discover the true meaning of Christmas?

    Holiday Handbag Extravaganza: Christmas Countdown is on! A hunk-a-licious customer pesters a boutique owner to locate a vintage handbag for his mother. Too bad the wedge between them is his sister, the meanest girl in town.

    Where to buy Sommerville Holidays

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z45SGC5

    Vicki Batman Social Media

    Vicki Batman has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, two humorous romantic mysteries. Along the way, she has picked up awards and bestsellers. Avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Chocaholic. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking “What if??”
    Website http://vickibatman.blogspot.com/p/more-about-me.html/
    Blog http://www.vickibatman.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/VickiBatman/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451/
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  • Contemporary

    Read Runaway Love Story by Sadira Stone @SadiraStone #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Runaway Love Story by Sadira Stone @SadiraStone #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceSadira Stone, 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.

    Runaway Love Story by Sadira Stone

    Genre: Contemporary Romance Book heat level (based on movie ratings): NC-17

    She hates average…he’s as average as they come.

    High school history teacher Doug Garvey is trying to enjoy his last few weeks of summer vacation, but receiving his final divorce decree hits him harder than expected. After a brief fling fizzles, he fears love just isn’t in the cards for him. If only he could find someone who’s real, someone interested in something beyond herself…maybe a new running partner who can keep up with his more carnal appetite. When sexy, straight-talking Laurel runs across his path, he dares to hope again.

    He’s done with social-climbing posers…she’s ambitious and has big dreams.

    Fired from an art gallery, Laurel Jepsen shelves her pursuit of an art career in San Francisco to help her beloved great aunt Maxie move into assisted living. While out on a morning run, she’s harassed by a group of teens until a tall, broad-shouldered hottie steps in, pretending to be her boyfriend with a kiss that makes her wish it were true. But she’s only passing through, not looking for a relationship.

    Their fierce chemistry burns up the sheets—and the couch, the shower, the forest—but falling in love would ruin everything. Laurel can’t stay in Eugene, and he can’t leave. Doug’s only hope is to convince her the glittery life she’s after could blind her to the opportunities already in her path.

    Where to buy Runaway Love Story

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Runaway-Love-Story-Book-Nirvana-ebook/dp/B07QBHS1ZQ/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/runaway-love-story-sadira-stone/1131145865
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/runaway-love-story/id1460549153
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/runaway-love-story
    Google Play Books: https://play.google.com/store/search?c=books&q=Runaway+Love+Story+by+Sadira+Stone

    Sadira Stone Social Media

    Ever since her first kiss, Sadira’s been spinning steamy tales in her head. After leaving her teaching career in Germany, she finally tried her hand at writing one. Now she’s a happy citizen of Romancelandia, penning contemporary romance and cozy mysteries from her home in Washington State. When not writing, which is seldom, she explores the Pacific Northwest with her charming husband, enjoys the local music scene, belly dances, plays guitar badly, and gobbles all the books.
    Website http://sadirastone.com
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    Amazon author page https://www.amazon.com/Sadira-Stone/e/B07KWK5FBX
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  • African American

    Read the urban romance My Way to You by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #UrbanRomance #interracialromance

    Read the urban romance My Way to You by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #UrbanRomance #interracialromanceLyndell Williams, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. We’re excited to find out more about your book. Please tell us about My Way to You.

    My Way to You by Lyndell Williams

    One amazing year has passed, and readers continue to connect with Simon and Regina, the steamy couple in my first novel My Way to You.

    As their clandestine romance evolves, Simon and Regina fall deeper in love. Making sure that things stay between them becomes progressively impossible, and neither knows how much longer they can keep Marcus in the dark and the world at bay.

    I introduced RLF readers to readers last December. Simon risks his friendship with Regina’s brother Marcus by being with her. Regina, a social justice blogger, may lose her bread and butter by dating an Asian man and angering some of her followers.

    I chose the amazing digital artist Taria Reed for the book’s cover. She is known for her quality work and specializing in diverse covers that include interracial couples. Before Taria created the My Way to You cover, all of my energies finding images depicting and an Asian man and Black woman produced nothing. I also had a tough time finding an artist with the expertise to convey Simon and Regina’s passions and desperate need to shut the world away. Then a friend recommended her, and she created a work of art that showed exactly what I wanted.

    People absolutely judge books by their covers, especially me. I shared my concept with her, and she delivered in spades. The Simon and Regina on the outside reflect the dynamic couple on the inside, drawing readers into their powerful story.

    So, let’s celebrate the My Way to You Bookiversary. Check out the new cover. Enter a giveaway on my site for a chance to win an author’s swag bag.

    Where to buy My Way to You

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Lyndell–Williams/e/B07FQTMRCG
    Layla Writes Love (signed copies) https://laylawriteslove.com/merch/

    Lyndell Williams Social Media

    A bestselling author and award-winning writer, Lyndell Williams (Layla Abdullah-Poulos) holds a B.A. in Historical Studies and Literature, M.A. in Liberal Studies, and an AC in Women and Gender Studies. She is an adjunct instructor as well as an anti-racism and gender equity advocate. She is the senior New York trainer for the Muslim Anti-Racism collaborative.
    Williams is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She has been published in peer-review journals and presented at national conferences about Muslim and interracial romance fiction as well as racism, sexism and the Black Muslim experience.
    Website https://laylawriteslove.com/
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