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Is It True: A Saddle Creek Christmas Collection 2 by Lorelei Confer @loreleiconfer #RLFblog #HolidayRomance #SecondChances
A Saddle Creek Christmas Collection 2: Second Chance Christmas Romances by Lorelei Confer rekindles your spirit for the holidays.
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, Lorelei Confer. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
A Saddle Creek Christmas Collection 2 by Lorelei Confer
Genre holiday romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings):
A New Diner for Christmas
Susan Malloy, a widow who returns to Jackson Hole, WY meets John Davis, a widower. Is it too late for a second chance? Can the spirit of Christmas help or hinder?
A Christmas Renewal
Deputy Sheriff, Tom Miles, loses the love of his life when Edie Benner’s convicted as a horse thief and sent to prison. Can he win her love by Christmas?
A Christmas Celebration
Carter Weaver and Janelle Williams experience love at first sight but will their future divide or unite them?
Is it true:
this is your first book? o
this book is part of a series? es, the Saddle Creek series
you lost sleep while writing this book?
I do my best writing in the middle of the night.
you did research for this book?
I only had to research a couple things.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
No pets in this book.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes, it’s holiday romance and second chance romance
you speak more than one language?
No
you grew up where you live now?
I was born and raised in rural PA, both my boys were born there. We moved to Florida 40 years ago.
you love to read?
Oh yes
you are never late?
Nope, I pride myself on punctuality
you love pizza?
Yes I do. It’s our go to when I don’t want to cook.
you love sushi?
No, don’t care for it, too much rice.
you have a pet?
Yes, a long-haired chihuahua named AJ.
Where to buy A Saddle Creek Christmas Collection 2
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J28ZH8F
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Amazon bestselling author of romantic suspense, Lorelei Confer, has been writing since the fourth grade. She lives on the Gulf Coast of Florida with her husband and AJ, a longhaired Chihuahua, who are both her constant companions.
In 2010, her first novel, Deadly Deception was published, the first in the Deadly series. Another series, Saddle Creek, began with the first release, Rustlers and Romance in 2016. This series is set in the shadows of the Grand Teton mountains in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Mentoring children years ago led to helping aspiring authors set goals, and generally, meet their objective to finish the book. She practices her own discipline every day.
After six years as a copy editor and two years as an editor at The Wild Rose Press, she ventured out on her own as an indie author.
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Read The Prank by Lyncee Shillard @lyncee #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
An interview of a lifetime turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse in Lyncee Shillard’s The Prank. Emilee travels to Alaska only to learn she’s been tricked, and the punch line could be her life. In this romance suspense, Emilee and Jeremy fight for their lives and their feelings.
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, Lyncee Shillard. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
The Prank by Lyncee Shillard
Genre Adventure Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
When Emilee Sawyer learns the reclusive billionaire Ted McGraft is going to an Alaska animal reserve, she sees it as her break. An interview of a lifetime. When she arrives, she learns it was a prank set up by her cousin. Only it isn’t funny, it’s deadly when Emilee becomes the target of a serial killer.
Jeremy Hanks had a bad feeling about Emilee Sawyer but the reserve could use some positive exposure after all the mudslinging of a local developer. The moment she arrives, he knows the smart thing would be to send her away. Instead, he lets the sexy reporter stay. A mistake that may cost them both their lives.
Where to buy The Prank
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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.
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Read The Boy on the Bridge by Effrosyni Moschoudi @FrostieMoss #RLFblog #PNR
A teenage boy with the power of prophecy changes the life of a loving young couple in Effrosyni Moschoudi’s new paranormal romance novella, The Boy on the Bridge. Set in a Greek mountain village, this suspenseful story will intrigue you in every page until the identity of the teenage boy is fully revealed…
Effrosyni, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Boy on the Bridge.
The Boy on the Bridge by Effrosyni Moschoudi
Genre paranormal romance novella
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG (sweet romance)
A young man determined to protect his girl… A teenage boy offering prophecies… and a series of unexplained events.
Lefteris and his darling girl, Evgenia, live a quiet and happy life together in a mountain village in Zagori, Greece. One day, as Lefteris crosses an old stone bridge, he meets a teenage boy who warns him that Evgenia is in danger and gives him instructions to follow.
Lefteris doubts him, but does as he is told, just in case. The warning turns into reality and the girl is saved, so the next time the boy warns of danger, Lefteris is more willing to listen…
What follows is a series of astounding events as the boy’s prophecies of mortal danger continue, and Lefteris does his best to protect his girl. Now, he considers reverting to his old ways of solving all differences with his fists. Will he allow himself to resort to violence? How does the mysterious boy on the bridge fit in all this? And why does he refuse to meet Evgenia?
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Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
My novels are paranormal or fantasy romances. Most are sweet, one of them is clean and wholesome, and there’s also a Christian fantasy among them.
How do you come up with ideas?
My beloved Greek island of Corfu inspires me more than anything else. I was once inspired to write The Raven Witch of Corfu as I swam in the sea there gazing at a mountain – the place where, in the story, the witch has her secret dwelling. Other of my published stories have come to me out of the blue, either while I relaxed on the beach, or in bed in a half-awake state. I never really force myself to come with an idea. I find the best ones come to me unprompted. I get ideas all the time, but I don’t write them down or anything. Experience has shown that the ones worth exploring will persist in my head anyway.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
Editing. No question about it. For me, a perfectly polished MS is a must. As a reader, I get jolted and put off if I am reading a book that’s full of typos or syntax errors. Or even worse – plot holes… Once these things become repetitive, the joy of reading goes out the window. At that point, I don’t care how good the story is, I’ll stop reading. This is why I am committed to offering my readers high-quality reads and nothing less.
When did you write your first book?
I started writing my first novel, The Necklace of Goddess Athena, when I was a student in Athens University in my early twenties. It was a slow process, until I got my first job upon graduation and then I completely set it aside. Twenty years of work in the corporate world later, I found myself unemployed with loads of free time on my hands. I still thank my lucky stars for the Greek financial crisis back in 2010 as that’s when I was led to discover the joys of creating new worlds out of thin air. I finished the book within one year and kept on writing!
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Leather or lace? Lace. Leather is uncomfortable. And I am too old for uncomfortable.
Black or red? Black.
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Any type of cotton. Flannel is even better.
Ocean or mountains? Ocean.
City life or country life? Country life forever!
Party life or evening at home? Guess what? You’re talking to the Queen of Cocooning!
Dogs or cats? I love and have had both, but only have two cats at the moment.
Where to buy The Boy on the Bridge
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MQVQG8G
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Effrosyni Moschoudi was born and raised in Athens, Greece. As a child, she loved to sit alone in her garden scribbling rhymes about flowers, butterflies and ants. Today, she writes books for the romantic at heart. She lives in a quaint seaside town near Athens with her husband, two cats, and a ridiculous amount of books and DVDs. Her little town is heavenly enough, yet her mind forever drifts to her beloved island of Corfu.
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Read the entire series: Cruise Ship Chaos by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #Cozy Mystery with Romantic Elements
A vacation on a cruise ship turns into chaos in Karen Cino’s new cozy mystery romance.
Karen, 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 series.
Cruise Ship Chaos in the Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery (#6)
Genre Cozy Mystery Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17
Connie and Sara go on a cruise with their detective boyfriends. This is the first time Connie is on a cruise. Even though she was reluctant at first, she quickly settles into their suite. This trip was about relaxing and not worrying about solving murders. However, as Connie and Brett are making their way to their room, the elevator door open to a staged dead body. Once again, the women are on the case. Will they be able to solve the case before they become the next victims?
Which book is this in the series?
This is the 6th book in the series.
How many books do you plan for the series?
I plan on doing at least 10.
How many books are completed?
Six book are competed and are available as both an ebook and in paperback.
What characters are the main stars in your series?
Best friends Connie Acosta and Sara Mazza
What is the overall theme in this series?
The overall them in the Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery series if to show how two women in their late fifties are in search of love the second time around. And how when two best friends team up together, they find themselves in the middle of murder investigations.
Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.
New Beginnings (#1)
Chaos at the Compound (#2)
Drama Club Chaos (#3)
Women’s Club Chaos (#4)
Men’s Club Chaos (#5)
Cruise Ship Chaos (#6)
What did you like best about writing this series?
Watching Connie and Sara reinvent their life and finding love the second time around.
What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
Roses
The Boardwalk
Love Challenges and Desires
Mystical Wonders Series
Circle of Friend (#1)
Second Chances (#2)
The Right Call (#3)
Survival (#4)
Seaside Boulevard Series
The Perfect Pitch (#1)
A Different Kind of Perfect (#2)
Another Kind of Perfect (#3)
Where to buy Cruise Ship Chaos
Publisher Mandolay Press
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KHLC78H
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Karen Cino is multi-published and has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. Her daily walks down at the boardwalk are what gets her muse going. It clears her mind and helps her find realistic plot ideas and the characters boosting up her muse. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Women’s Fiction Writing Association, Liberty States Fiction Writers and Mystery Writers of America. She served as President and Vice President of the New York City Romance Writer’s Chapter.
Karen Cino Social Media
Karen Cino is multi-published and has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. Her daily walks down at the boardwalk are what gets her muse going. It clears her mind and helps her find realistic plot ideas and the characters boosting up her muse. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and take place in various places across Staten Island. Karen relocated to Barnegat, New Jersey in 2015. She traded in the Staten Island Boardwalk for the shoreline in Long Beach Island. Her Camp Mirage Series takes place in Barnegat, NJ.
Karen is a member of Romance Writers of America, Women’s Fiction Writing Association and Liberty States Fiction Writers. She was Vice President of the New York City Chapter for four years and President for three.
Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano who’s a singer, songwriter and producer and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2014 Karen married John Gatti. Her husband is an actor, teacher and attorney.
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Discover fast fun facts about Caro Carson author of For This Christmas Only @thecarocarson #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #ChristmasRomance
A chance meeting brings a reclusive business icon and his biggest fan together in Caro Carson’s new holiday romance, For This Christmas Only.
Caro Carson, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about For This Christmas Only.
For This Christmas Only by Caro Carson
Genre Contemporary Christmas romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
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What’s your favorite book?…
This is the most impossible question to answer. Perhaps Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice, because that book launched the romance genre as we know it today. I can’t imagine life without reading romances that end happily-ever-after.
What’s a genre you want to write?…
It would be fun to get back to time travel romance, someday. I published two pirate-themed romances a few years ago, and I’d love to return to that world.
Best writing advice you ever heard?…
Don’t be afraid to put all your best stuff into one book, because new “best stuff” will appear when you start to write the next book. When it comes to creativity, the well doesn’t run dry, so don’t ration the water.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
My first book was Doctor, Soldier, Daddy, a marriage-of-convenience story that launched a 9-book series. The paperbacks can be found at used book stores, but the ebook can be purchased in all formats, everywhere ebooks are sold. Thanks for asking! I’d like to re-read that one over the holidays. Yummy hero, if I don’t say so myself.
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Coffee or tea? Coffee. I know tea has caffeine, but I swear it doesn’t wake me up like coffee does.
Sit down dinner or drive through? Definitely sit down dinner, preferably somewhere fancy-schmanzy and preferably while having a good hair day and wearing a pretty dress. Candlelight required.
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? I fold it straight out of the dryer, but don’t ask how long it sits on the dryer before I finally put it in my closet! Let’s just say the dryer makes an excellent dresser-bureau.
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? I have children. I do not empty the dishwasher if I can possible help it. They need chores, right? I’m not lazy. I’m being a good parent. *wink, wink*
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? I fall asleep on road trips like a baby in a car seat. That was something of a survival skill when I was in the army—you had to catch a nap when you could, which was usually in the back of a truck or in a HUMM-V. I think my brain still assumes it’s vital to take a nap whenever I’m in a vehicle!
Talk or text? Text. It’s funny how it seems rude to call somebody now when a text will do.
Emoji or smilie? Emojis have gotten really fun.
Where to buy For This Christmas Only
Publisher Harlequin Special Edition
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Despite a no-nonsense background as a West Point graduate and U.S. Army officer, Caro Carson has always treasured the happily-ever-after of a good romance novel. After her military service, she worked in the healthcare industry with a Fortune 100 company, talking science with doctors who were rarely handsome bachelor Texans like the doctors in her books. Now a USA Today bestselling author and RITAâ„¢ award winner, Caro is delighted to be living her own happily-ever-after with her husband (who actually is a handsome Texan) and their two children. They live in the great state of Florida, a location which has saved the coaster-loving theme park fanatics a fortune on plane tickets.
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Coming Soon: Alpha Eternal by Brenda Sparks @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #PNR
A chance meeting in the past comes back to haunt the unlikely couple in Brenda Sparks’ new paranormal romance, Alpha Eternal. He’s a spy. She’s his enemy. But fate seems destined to bring them together.
Brenda, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Alpha Eternal.
Thank you so much for having me, Kayelle! I’d love to share a little about my newest story that is available for pre-order now before it’s official release date of December 9, 2020.
Alpha Eternal by Brenda Sparks
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Alexander Hall is a fun-loving vampire whose duty comes before all else, except maybe finding a heartmate. Discouraged when he is assigned to infiltrate a demonic compound, Alex plans on getting in and out fast, but fate has other plans. Once Alex discovers a sexy demon from his past is chosen as his guide, he couldn’t be more pleased.
Shira is a demon who likes to keep to herself, so when the demon king asks her to be Alex’s guide, she couldn’t be less pleased. Keeping the vampire from discovering demon secrets quickly becomes a fulltime job. A job she didn’t ask for and most definitely doesn’t want.
With the vampire’s desire for someone to commit his heart to and the demon looking to run as far away as possible, how will fate intervene to bring this unlikely couple together?
Where to buy Alpha Eternal
Publisher The Wild Rose Press
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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.
Brenda loves connecting with readers. To contact Brenda or for more information on her books, including excerpts, free reads, and more please visit her website.
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