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Read the new Victorian Romance novel To Heal an Heir by Alexa Aston #historical #romance #RLFblog
Alexa 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 To Heal an Heir.To Heal an Heir by Alexa Aston
Book 1 in the exciting new Soldiers and Soulmates series from bestselling author Alexa Aston has arrived. Both wronged by their families… two souls alone in the world…
Instead of making her come-out during the upcoming London Season, Lady Charlotte Nott finds herself tossed from her home after her father’s untimely death by a vengeful half-brother. Penniless, she makes her way in a world new to her, first serving as a companion and then governess to the three children of Lord Crampton. When the earl dies moments after hiring her, Charlotte takes on the running of Gray Manor’s household and estate until the children’s new guardian arrives.
Guilt weighs heavily on Major Danforth Grayson, having lost too many men under his command over the years. When he receives word of the death of the brother who wronged him, Gray returns home, bitter with the hand life has dealt him. He intends to hire competent people to manage the estate and care for his nephew and nieces and retreat to a solitary life in London—until he meets the inimitable Miss Nott.
Charlotte is drawn to Gray but knows she is no longer of his world. When he suddenly becomes the new Lord Crampton, she knows it’s time to leave her charges behind—for what woman would care to watch the man she loves wed another and start a family as she suffers in silence? Yet Charlotte knows Gray is a broken man and her leaving might shatter him forever.
Can Charlotte walk away from a flawed man who desperately needs her, or will she leave before she loses her own soul?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s first book of Soldiers and Soulmates, To Heal an Earl.
Each book in Soldiers and Soulmates is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Soldiers and Soulmates
Book #1: To Heal an Earl
Book #2: To Tame a Rogue
Book #3: To Trust a Duke
Book #4: To Save a Love
Book #5: To Win a WidowWhere to buy To Heal an Heir
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844Q788G/ (free in KU)
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/
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Read a Solstice Romance: Stone and Shell by Lloyd A Meeker @LloydAMeeker #RLFblog #GayRomance #Solstice
Lloyd A Meeker, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m excited to have you back on the blog. Please tell us about Stone and Shell.Stone and Shell by Lloyd A Meeker
Genre Holiday family romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
Eight-year-old Howie Evinger is convinced that his dad would be happier if he found a new husband. Howie would be happier, too. And somewhere out there in the city of Vancouver, there’s the right man for his dad to love. But how to find him? That’s a problem, especially if you’re just a kid and your dad says he doesn’t want another husband.
With the help of his quirky aunt Shanna, who calls herself a Buddhist Wiccan, Howie builds his very own solstice altar with cool symbols to support his search. It has a candle, a feather, and a twisty stick, plus an agate for his dad, and a scallop shell for his new husband. Share Howie’s solstice adventure as he learns how real magic requires courage and patience as well as symbols.
Where to buy Stone and Shell
Publisher https://ninestarpress.com/product/stone-and-shell/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Shell-Lloyd-Meeker-ebook/dp/B01NA7DS81/
Lloyd A Meeker Social Media
Born on a farm in the Colorado foothills and having led what can only be described as a checkered life, Lloyd Meeker can honestly say he’s grateful for all of it. He’s been a minister, an office worker, a janitor, a drinker, and a software developer on his way to finishing his first novel in 2004. He is a three-time cancer survivor.
A number of his stories have been published, including Traveling Light (DSP Publications), Enigma (Wilde City Press), Blood and Dirt (Wilde City Press), Blood Royal, (Wild Rose Press) and Stone and Shell (NineStar Press). His novel The Companion (Dreamspinner Press) was a finalist in the 2015 Lambda Literary Awards.
Meeker and his husband have been together since 2002. Between them they have four children and five grandchildren. They live in south Florida, and work hard to keep up with the astonishing life they’ve created.
Twitter https://twitter.com/LloydAMeeker
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Amazon Author page https://www.amazon.com/Lloyd-A.-Meeker/e/B008FC5VF4You May Also Like
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A new Cat Café sweet #romance by @Kris_Bock plus a #freebook #RLFblog
Kris Bock, 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 bookRomance and Rescues at the Cat Café by Kris Bock
Genre sweet romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
Can getting stranded in a creepy house full of abandoned cats turn these enemies into friends – or even something more?
After a rotten week, Holly jumps at the chance to go on a rescue mission. Dozens of cats are stranded in a remote house where the owner has died. They’ve been abandoned, and she can sympathize. But she did not agree to make the road trip with Dustin, her rival and biggest headache at the cat café where they both work.
Dustin has given up trying to get Holly to like him. Still, a long drive through a snowstorm and an overnight in a house full of cats might bring them together – or result in his violent demise. But what they find is worse than they ever imagined – no lights, no heat, the snow still coming down, and over twenty hungry, skittish cats. They’ll have to work as a team to survive and save the animals.
One thing is certain – if they make it back alive, their relationship won’t be the same.
The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Each book is a complete story with a happy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat). These sweet romances will leave you with the warm, cozy feeling of cuddling a purring cat.
Get a free 35-page novella set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter.
If you enjoy the tropes two against the world, forced proximity, and antagonist to lovers or enemies to lovers, check out Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café. You’ll also find rescue cats with plenty of personality and their own ideas about love.
Where to buy Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/author/krisbock
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kris-Bock/e/B006WV4I5O
Universal Amazon link https://geni.us/KrisBock
Kris Bock Social Media
Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a free 50-page novella set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter.
Kris also writes romantic suspense set in the Southwestern U.S. If you love Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest.
Website https://www.krisbock.com/
Blog https://swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/
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Know the Heroine from Taking A Risk by Lyncee Shillard @Lyncee #RLFblog #adventureromance
Lyncee Shillard, 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 Taking A Risk.Taking A Risk by Lyncee Shillard
Genre Adventure Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
If Leigh Ronaldson is one thing, it’s predictable. What’s wrong with having a routine? Apparently, it makes her boring or so her ex-boyfriend claimed as he dumped her. And her best friend agrees.
She decides to prove them wrong and books an extreme adventure in Ecuador. The hiking, kayaking, and camping she signed up for. She didn’t plan on the hot guide who by just looking at her made her squirm with desire and definitely not the drug cartel who wants them dead.
Nick Greco golden rule is never to touch a client. NEVER. But rules can’t be broken. Regardless of how hard he is.
Once the local drug cartel starts hunting them, he knows it will take all his skill to get out of the Amazon jungle alive. And if your life is hanging in the balance even golden rules can be broken…
Know the Heroine from Taking A Risk
Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
Clean something.
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
She is not an impulsive person at all so she’s likely to buy a cherry pie but then give it to her neighbor
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
Comfortable. She’s a dress slacks and shirt type of girl but she also enjoys yoga so her yoga pants are actually for yoga.
Does she know how to fix things?
No. She reads all the manual but ends up buying new.
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
Her trip down the Amazon. She tried to step out of the box, to break the boring mold and ended up in a hot mess.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Drink 32 ounces of water and a fiber bar.
Can she use chopsticks?
Yes. She spent two weeks eating everything with them so she could.
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
She drinks tea – raspberry zinger.
What apps would she have on her phone?
A running app that tracks her mileage. 3 money tracking. And Bubble Witch (shhhh, no one knows about it).
Android or iPhone?
Android.
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Unpierced.
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
None – she wants one but she just can’t bring herself to trust anyone to do it.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Personal.
Recycle or toss?
Recycle – EVERYTHING.
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!
Where to buy Taking A Risk
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844X43H1/
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/taking-a-risk-lyncee-shillard/1112816730
Kobo https://books2read.com/u/3npgqeLyncee Shillard Social Media
I live in the cold Northern Michigan (the place of four seasons – they lie! It’s just different levels of winter) with my husband. Our children have begun their own adventures, and just as I got into the swing of empty nest, then my grandson came to live with us. Now I’m doing 7 again… they argue everything just case you forgot. And I now remember why I eat doughnuts. When I’m not hanging out with the 7-year-old, I’m writing, reading, crocheting, and making self-care products. I also enjoy taking pictures, I’m not claiming to have a talent it’s just something I like to do.
Blog https://lynceeshillard.wordpress.com
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New paranormal book Arctic Bite by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNR
NJ 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.Arctic Bite by NJ Walters
Genre Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Being immortal doesn’t mean you can’t die. It just means you’re damn hard to kill.
When Alexei Medvedev joined the Forgotten Brotherhood–paranormals hired to assassinate other paranormals–he knew it wouldn’t be a cake walk. But his next target is one of Death’s own Reapers gone rogue. For the first time since he started this gig, “damn hard to kill” feels more like “damn near impossible.”
Tracking Cassie Dobbs brings him to a remote bar in small-town Alaska, where this hot-as-hell Reaper is casually serving drinks, as if she doesn’t have a bounty on her head from Death himself. Alexei is dangerously intrigued. Everyone in the Brotherhood knows the first rule: don’t fall for your target.
But Alexei soon has bigger problems to face than an unexpected attraction. They only send assassins after those who deserve to die…or so he’s been made to believe. Now that he’s met Cassie, though, he’s not so sure.
What if everything he’s been told is a lie, and the person he’s been sent to kill is the only one who knows the truth?
What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
I don’t dine out for dinner. I’m a morning person and I enjoy breakfast. Usually a couple of times a week I’ll take myself out to the local A&W for breakfast. I love it.
Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
There are so many. How can I choose just one? One of my all-time favorites is Rhage from J.R. Ward’s Black Dagger Brotherhood series. How can you not love a vampire who can shift into a huge dragon who eats his enemies? And the way he loves his mate, Mary, is the stuff of legends.
Describe the perfect vacation.
I have two kinds of perfect vacations.
The first would be in a cabin by a beach (the rocky/beachcombing kind and not sandy) with a stack of books, a journal, and lots of great food, including plenty of chocolate.
The second is an “event” trip. I’ve done several and they’re so much fun. One included a day and night in Niagara Falls followed by three days in Toronto which included a hockey game, Bat Out of Hell the musical, and a day at the ROM (Royal Ontario Art Museum) to see the Guillermo del Toro exhibition. I also snuck in a trip to Kensington Market and a stop at Sweet Jesus ice cream.
When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?
Romance, of course. I love all genres. Depending on my mood I’ll read contemporary, historical, romantic suspense, or paranormal. If it’s nonfiction, it tends to be more in the spiritual/self-help genre.
If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
It would have to be Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” since the heroine is an actual Reaper. Everyone else might fear Cassie, but not Alexei.
Where to buy Arctic Bite
Publisher https://entangledpublishing.com/artic-bite.html
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0867QY8W2/
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arctic-bite-n-j-walters/1136703731
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/arctic-bite/id1504086378
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/arctic-biteNJ 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.com
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Meet Karigan Hale @kariganspencil Author of How to Date Your Boss #RLFblog #steamyromance #Contemporary
Karigan Hale, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about How to Date Your Boss.How to Date Your Boss by Karigan Hale
Genre Steamy, Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Office Ethics Rule #1 – Do not date your boss.
But aren’t rules meant to be broken?
Nora Ridgeway was comfortable in her relationship; her boyfriend was not. Now, jobless, homeless, and boyfriendless, Nora sets out for Washington D.C. to prove to herself–and her mother–that she can actually “adult.” Her “No more bad decisions” policy is tested right away when her new boss proves to be tall, dark, broody, and handsome. Can she resist his adorable dimple and hard abs to keep her job and her dignity?
Andrew Forrester is Mr. I-Don’t-Do-Relationships. He’s focused on his career and doesn’t have time for emotional females. Until he watches his new assistant swimming in a bikini and wonders what it would be like to trace the drops of water on her body.
With his tongue. Unfortunately, rule #1 of having a subordinate is “No touching”. But, what if no one found out?
Can Nora and Andrew figure out a way to navigate a jealous ex and nosy coworkers to find their happily ever after?
All books in the How to Date series are stand-alone but interconnected stories based in the town of Kensington, MD. If you like snarky female characters, steamy romance, and slow-burn sexual tension, then this series is for you!
Tell us about yourself as a person.
What makes you different from other people?
I can cross one eye. I am a birth photographer. I once dated an NFL kicker. I don’t like coffee, Tom Petty, or Dumbo. I can tell you anything you need to know about any serial killer.
What is your personality type?
Somewhere between an A and B. As a first born, I love to be in charge of things. I’m super organized with some things, but also kind of a mess with others. I burn hot and quick and often leave projects unfinished (do NOT look in my “craft room” which is where crafts go to die).
What was your favorite childhood game?
Flashlight tag in the neighborhood. Or Nerts – a card game my entire extended family would play at the same time. It takes speed and hand-eye coordination. And forgiveness–what happens during Nerts games stays at the table.
What is your favorite subject to talk about?
Serial Killers. Grammar. Books. Photography. Chickens (we have almost 40-that’s over 3 dozen eggs a day!).
What is your favorite book?
I am an English teacher by day, so my first love is classic literature. I also read almost 100 books a year, so picking a favorite is almost as hard as my male characters. If forced to choose, I would have to say Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. I read that book at least once year.
What is your favorite meal?
Steamed crabs with lots of Old Bay. Or popcorn. Or Chris Hemworth’s abs…
Tell us about yourself as a writer.
What made you want to be a writer?
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. I used to write stories all the time when I was little. I became an English teacher because of my love for reading and writing, and I finally got up enough courage to actually publish some of my stories.
What are your favorite books for writing advice?
All books in my genre. The more I read, the more I feel confident about the expectations for my genre.
What are your favorite reference books?
When you go to a convention, what kinds of things do you take along?
My camera – I’m a photographer. A notebook and pencil – yes, I’m that old. My computer with my current WIP. Business cards/bookmarks – network, network, network!
What’s your best advice for a new writer?
Just do it! Write every day. Even if it is just 10 words or 10,000 words (yeah, right), practice makes perfect. I’ve gotten some great scenes (and also great book ideas) from daily writing prompts that have nothing to do with my current WIP.
What are your writing goals for this year?
I hope to write at least two more books in the How to Date Series–How to Date a Rockstar and How to Date a Millionaire. I’m also working on some spicy short stories and a steamy Christmas in July novel. Hopefully I’ll also be able to start a new series involving teachers–write what you know, right?
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Where to buy How to Date Your Boss
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087RVS3TS/
Karigan Hale Social Media
Hi Book Lovers!
I am a wife, mother, teacher, reader, writer, photographer, fountain soda addict, and true crime aficionado. I married my high school sweetheart and have been a hopeful romantic ever since. I live with my husband, two daughters, and a menagerie of animals on a small farm in rural Maryland. Keep up with our cute critters on my blog, Instagram, or twitter (links below). When I’m not writing, you can probably find me binging true crime shows or stalking my kiddos with my camera.
I have a dual B.A. in English: Secondary Education and Psychology. My Master’s Degree in Liberal Arts included classes in ceramics, grammar/linguistics, the madness in genius, and juggling among other things. In fact, I still practice juggling with oranges in my kitchen much to the delight of my children and horror of my husband.
I LOVE to read, so feel free to drop me an email with a book suggestion!
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