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Read the #SciFiRomance Kyler’s Justice by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #AssassinRomance #SciFi
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Read the new paranormal For Eternity by Samantha Calcott @CalcottSamantha #RLFblog #NewRelease #LGBT #PNR
A human and a wizard find a mutual connection in Samantha Calcott’s new LGBT paranormal romance, For Eternity. When the vampire war begins, will their love survive?
Samantha, 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 Eternity.
For Eternity by Samantha Calcott
Genre MM PNR
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
After World War Three, the world is scourged by vampires, and the only hope of stopping them lays in the hands of nineteen-year-old Desi Duponce.
He has an idea, but in order for it to come to fruition, he must collaborate with the older wizard Oscar Scott.
Desi didn’t expect his new partner to be so alluringly handsome. In addition to fighting the vampires, Oscar teaches him much more than he expected as he shows Desi the true pleasures of being his submissive.
Why did you write this book?
Originally, I wrote this as a 3k word short story for an anthology, but I wanted more detail in the vampires and while Desi and Oscar were potionmaking, so I rewrote it into a novella length. I was inspired by a different fictional character and my love for him, and wanted to create someone just as attractive and powerful, hence Oscar.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I actually love horror, but dark romance has a special place on my heart. Especially BDSM.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre. He’s so stoic, sarcastic, and alluring.
What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on Yes, Professor. It’s a coming of age taboo BDSM romance about a college student and her cruel, sexy professor and the things he will put her through to earn a degree.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Yes, Professor releases May 7th, and I have my first sweet romance, Coffee Shop Christmas, coming in November, in the multi-author boxed set Sugar Plum Kisses.
Where to buy For Eternity
Amazon http://smarturl.it/foreternitysc
Samantha Calcott Social Media
Samantha Calcott is a secret lover of romance when it’s done right, and after years of writing under another pen name in the horror and paranormal genres, she decided to dip her toe into a brand new genre.
She’s a Midwestern girl who spent nearly a decade in the gritty heart of Los Angeles, where sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll reign. When not writing, she’s reading, at a concert, or cooking.
She currently lives in Arizona. She also writes horror and paranormal books as USA Today bestselling author Lily Luchesi.
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Discover fast fun facts about Sloan McBride author of Highland Stone @SloanMcBride1 #RLFblog #TimeTravelRomance
A family secret thrusts Kara through time where she meets a sexy highlander in Sloan McBride’s Highland Stone. Will she stay? Will he let her go?
Sloan, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Highland Stone.
Highland Stone by Sloan McBride
Genre Time Travel Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R (steamy)
A mysterious inheritance and magical forces thrust Kara Malone through the ages to the Scottish Highlands of old. There she encounters Alaxandar McLeod, the dark stranger who inhabits her dreams.
Alaxandar leads the charge to learn the truth about the violent raids against his clan. When his horse almost tramples a beautiful stranger, he is beguiled but skeptical. Is she a spy, or worse, a witch come to lure him with her body and distract him from his quest?
With his clan ever leery of Kara’s presence, and the raids intensifying, Alaxandar must decide what is right for his family and his heart. Will Kara choose to stay with the stranger from her dreams made flesh, or the mission she vowed to complete?
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What’s your favorite book?
I could never pick just one favorite book. There are so many that I truly love and read over and over. I love most all of Nora Roberts’ series, but I’m partial to The Bride Quartet and Inn Boonsboro Trilogy most recently. I’m an avid, avid reader of paranormal romance and romantic suspense so there are many in that genre I love too. It’s took hard to pick just one.
What’s a genre you want to write?
I would like to try YA at some point. I have started a story, but haven’t gotten farther than the first few pages.
Best writing advice you ever heard?
Write, write, write. Keep writing no matter what happens.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
The title and genre of the first book is Time Travel Romance – Highland Stone. It’s the book I’m featuring today. I re-released it in September of 2020 on its 10th anniversary. I got a new cover, and put in additional content.
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Coffee or tea? Neither. I don’t drink any hot drinks at all. I love frappes though!
Sit down dinner or drive through? Prefer sit down dinners when I have time to make them.
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? I fold laundry immediately and put it away. I don’t like things sitting around.
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? I usually empty the dishwasher when I’m making dinner so there is room to reload.
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? I drive only where I have to go. We don’t really live in an area that promotes driving for pleasure.
Talk or text? I prefer talking.
Emoji or smilie? Emoji
Where to buy Highland Stone
Publisher World of Dreams Publishing LLC
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043EV9B8/
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/highland-stone-sloan-mcbride/1017478320
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/highland-stone
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/663461?ref=sloanmcbrideSloan McBride Social Media
Sloan McBride is a multi-published author whose books have been reviewed, and featured in RT Book Reviews. She is a romance author who leans toward the paranormal, adding suspense, and mixing in mythology with her Time Walker Series. She dances through the Highlands, making merry with the clans in The Talisman Trilogy, and turns up the heat in the crazy world of smokejumpers in the Men of Fire Trilogy.
Sloan lives in Illinois with her husband of 40 years and two children who have grown into adulthood. By day she is executive assistant to the majority owner of a dynamic law firm. By night, she puts on her writing persona and creates kick-ass heroines and the tortured men who love them.
If you’d like more information about Sloan, please visit her website at www.sloanmcbride.com where you can sign up for her newsletter to receive notice of new books, giveaways, and more.
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Discover fast fun facts about Karen Cino author of The Boardwalk @karencino #RLFblog #Romance
A tranquil walk on the boardwalk leads to romance and a dangerous encounter in Karen Cino’s novel The Boardwalk.
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 The Boardwalk.
The Boardwalk by Karen Cino
Genre Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17
After an accident at work, Brooklyn DeMelli walks every day down at the boardwalk as a way to keep active and have a semi normal social life. She meets up with the regular morning walkers, while enjoying the beauty of the beach and the scent of the ocean. To keep busy she started her own company, making beaded jewelry for parties and flea markets. Mario Morales is the hippy that plays acoustic guitar every morning at different ends of the boardwalk. The music captivates Brooklyn. Following the muse, she meets Mario who turns out to be a narcotics detective working undercover on a huge investigation. When Mario finds out Brooklyn is inadvertently involved in a drug trafficking ring, it leads to a series of events, which puts Brooklyn’s life in jeopardy, while forming a romantic bond between them.
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What’s your favorite book?…
Lovers and Gamblers by Jackie Collins and the Stephanie Plum Series by Janet Evanovich.
What’s a genre you want to write?…
I love writing Women’s Fiction, Cozy Mysteries and Romance, but I would like to try a historical romance.
Best writing advice you ever heard?…
Write everyday, be it ten words or two thousand words and write what you love.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
My first novel was Roses, a contemporary romance. It can be found on Amazon and all other publishing platforms.
Easy
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit down dinner
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Folded immediately
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? Unload dishwasher right away
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? Diving for pleasure
Talk or text? Talk
Emoji or smilie? Emoji
Where to buy The Boardwalk
Publisher Mandolay Press
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Boardwalk-Karen-Cino-ebook/dp/B01BCNBFO8/
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-boardwalk-karen-cino/1111937264?ean=9781523432813
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/611680Karen Cino Social Media
Karen Cino is a multi-published author who 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. After reading Jackie Collin’s Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann’s Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
Karen is a member of Women’s Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
Website http://karencino.com
Blog http://karencinobooks.com
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Read Imprisoned in Stone, a magical dark fantasy by Helen Henderson @history2write #RLFblog #DarkFantasy
Four paths–one destiny. With the power to bind souls and control all magic in the balance. Imprisoned in Stone, a dark fantasy by Helen Henderson.
Helen, 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.
Imprisoned in Stone by Helen Henderson
Genre Dark Fantasy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
For the crime of healing without payment, the Brethren imprisoned Dylan’s soul in stone. Every full moon, they awakened him and renewed the bonds. When the blood dried on the stone, his awareness faded, but during those few brief moments, he had one thought–revenge. He embraces the pain of an awakening to reach out into the world beyond his stone prison.
A mind touches his and hope for escape from his eternal prison soars. However, his possible savior is unaware of her latent magic, the power needed to free him.
Through the years, the Brethren lost the ability to trap a soul for binding. Cuhlwich, the head of the Brethren intends to regain that power–at any cost. He also wants a successor of his choosing, including using magic to enforce his will. Only his son, Colwynn, wants to choose his own mate–an unknown woman whose magic calls him from afar.
A spell kept secret for generations.
A brotherhood thirsting for power.
A father’s demands that can’t be met.
A woman who stands to lose everything.
Magic imprisoned the mage’s soul, but not his will. Love released both.
Four paths–one destiny with the power to bind souls and control all magic in the balance.
Imprisoned In Stone, a book described as “a fascinating fantasy world with engaging characters.”
Where to buy Imprisoned in Stone
Amazon https://amzn.com/B00EGPA0YG
Books2Read https://books2read.com/Imprisoned-in-Stone
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/imprisoned-in-stone-helen-henderson/1117236828
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/imprisoned-in-stone/id731341795
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/imprisoned-in-stone
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/366952
Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Imprisoned-in-Stone-eBook/264025125
BooksAMillion https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Imprisoned-Stone/Helen-Henderson/9781496172839Helen Henderson Social Media
Although the author of several local histories, and numerous articles on the topics of American and military history, antiques and collectibles, Henderson’s first love is fiction. Her work in the museum and history fields enables a special insight into creating fantasy worlds. The descendent of a coal-miner’s daughter and an aviation flight engineer, her writing reflects the contrasts of her heritage as well as that of her Gemini sign. Her stories cross genres from historical westerns to science fiction and fantasy. In the world of romantic fantasy, she is the author of the Dragshi Chronicles and The Windmaster Novels. In her books, she invites you to join her on travels through the stars, or among fantasy worlds of the imagination.
Webpage http://helenhenderson-author.webs.com/
Blog https://helenhenderson-author.blogspot.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/history2write
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Fiction Furbaby: Meet Piper from Charm Me by Tena Stetler @tenastetler @RobsRescues #RLFblog #PNR #Pets
A witch yoga instructor is surprised by the rugged Navy Seal owner of MoonRidge Gun Club in Tena Stetler’s Candy Hearts paranormal romance, Charm Me. Will Valentine Magic bring them together forever?
Tena welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We support all furbabies, real life or fictional. We want to know all about your Fiction Furbaby, but first, please tell us about Charm Me.
Charm Me by Tena Stetler
Genre Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Meet Piper from Charm Me
Full name: Piper
Nickname: Pip
Gender: Female
Species: Chow Chow dog
Physical description: big and furry
Relationship to main character: Canine companion/trained guard dog
Relationship to the villain/antagonist: hate
Where this furbaby came from: a kennelDo you have any working or service animals in your stories? Tell us about them.
Yes. Piper is a trained guard dog to protect Summer Dawn Rylie.
In several of my other stories involving Wildlife Rescue (A Witch’s Journey Series) the dogs, birds, and reptiles play important roles.
What inspired you to create this character?
I was taking my puppy to obedience classes. In our class was a yoga instructor with her dog. I considered how a woman/witch alone would need protection in the mortal world. I created Piper, Summer’s guard dog with a few fun loving quirks. In fact Piper nearly takes over the story.
How do other characters react to or interact with this furbaby?
Summer’s two assistant yoga instructors absolutely adore Piper and she likes them. But when it comes to Devlin, the hero, Piper isn’t so sure this new man in Summer’s life is to be trusted.
What about this furbaby will readers like, and why?
Piper is completed dedicated to Summer and her well-being. While her main duty is protection, she still is a heartwarming canine companion.
Please share an interesting fact or tidbit about this furbaby.
Piper LOVE’S beef jerky. That’s one way the hero wins her over.
Describe a humorous incident involving the animal character.
Devlin, the hero, brings Summer, the heroine, her favorite hot drink on a cold, snowy winter day. He walks into the yoga Studio and is greeted by Piper in full snarl. He backs off and calls out to Summer. She calls off Piper and takes the drink.
About Taco
Taco is an Eclectus parrot,(23 years old) and Mystic our chow chow dog (8 years old). I also have Sammie, 52 year old Box Turtle.
These two bonded when we brought Mystic home as an eight week old pup. Taco had been through two prior dogs in her lifetime. Each one she nurtured from inside her cage as they lay below or beside her cage with her baby talk or soothing words. She mourned the passing of each dog, but happy to accept a new pup. Taco has a 250 word vocabulary that she uses in context.
If I have harsh words for Taco or Mystic for bad behavior, the one not in trouble comes running to get between me and the companion in trouble barking or screaming depending on if it’s Taco or Mystic.
Mystic has several awards. AKC Star Puppy (earned at 6 months) AKC Companion Dog title (Earned at 13 months), Obedience I & II, and several agility fun match 1st and 2nd place finishes. As she has gotten older, she guards the house, the RV and Truck but allows the order takers at Dutch Brothers access to the truck and to pet her. She also loves their puppachinos (whipped cream and dog biscuits). LOL
I believe this picture reflects Taco and Mystic plotting to take over the world. LOL
Which, if any of the pets in your writing are modeled after your own pets? In what way?
The dogs in my stories pretty much reflect Mystic’s quirks, humor (yes, dogs and other animals do have a humor) and attitude.
What do your pets do when you are writing?
Taco sits on my shoulder or on her play stand in my office. Mystic checked in about every hour or so and lets me know all is well inside and outside. Or if it’s not, she makes that quite clear.
What’s the most unusual pet you ever had?
We had an iguana for 15 years. His name was Fluffy. He was a sweet lizard. Still miss him.
Where did you find your pet?
Chow breeder, Parrot breeder, our turtle was a rescue, Fluffy came from a pet shop.
What do you feed your pet?
We prepare special parrot food for Taco. Mystic gets kibble and a bit of canned food.
Sammie – loved Taco’s cooked parrot food, Mystic’s canned food, and spaghetti.
Describe a toy or favorite item your pet loves.
Taco loves anything she can destroy, wooden toys, pinecones, metal spoons she can bang together. Noise is the name of the game on some days.
Where to buy Charm Me
Amazon http://amzn.com/B018L2U904
Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018L2U904
Amazon CA http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B018L2U904
Amazon AU http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B018L2U904
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/charm-me-tena-stetler/1123082834?ean=2940157816506
iBooks http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9781509204670
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/charm-me
Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/books/charm-me-a-candy-hearts-romance-by-tena-stetlerTena Stetler Social Media
Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance with an over-active imagination. She wrote her first vampire romance as a tween, to the chagrin of her mother and the delight of her friends. Colorado is home; shared with her husband, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors. Her books tell tales of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
Website https://www.tenastetler.com
Authors’ Secret’s Blog – https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/
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Get to know Tena Stetler better by signing up for an email newsletter https://www.tenastetler.com/newsletter-signup/Shout out to Rob’s Rescues – founded by a 9-year-old animal activist
Rob’s Rescues is a non-profit organization in Georgia helping people in need care for and feed their pets. It was founded in 2014 by a then nine-year-old boy. Rob’s Rescues is dedicated to collecting pet food for people in need to reduce shelter surrenders, and to advocating for the adoption of shelter pets. Rob writes monthly articles advocating for shelter animals in the Around About Local Media magazine publications. His column was first published in 2014. He also has pet food collection sites for people in need in the community and interviews amazing people. His interviews appear online once they are published in his column.
Rob volunteers for Pet Buddies Food Pantry, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and Cobb County Animal Control and collects pet food for these organizations and the communities they serve. He also wants to bring attention to smaller, rural shelters. Mostly he wants to get kids to be Rob’s Rangers to teach kids that they can help shelter animals. Rob has also talked to kids in a classroom setting.
Rob’s Rescues is a Non-Profit Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
Website http://www.robsrescues.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/robsrescues/
Twitter https://twitter.com/RobsRescuesShout out to WOLF Sanctuary and Gabrial Foundation – Nonprofits
WOLF Sanctuary W.O.L.F’s mission is to improve the quality of life for wolves and wolf dogs through Rescue, Sanctuary, and Education. https://wolfsanctuary.co/
Gabrial Foundation is a parrot welfare organization providing for the complete physical, psychological, and environment well-being of the parrots in their care. Through the education of the public, proper legal documentation, extensive support services, and constant follow-up procedures, we ensure that whether the parrots remain in a sanctuary, in rehabilitation, or are placed into adoptive homes, that the parrots are continually nurtured. The Gabriel Foundation also provides for the general welfare of parrots in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive, and reliable educational materials and resources to the public.
With the proliferation of psittacine birds into the pet marketplace, the issue of unwanted birds is rapidly growing. This is no longer one person’s problem or even one industry’s problem. It speaks to the entire issue of being responsible for anyone and anything in your life for which you have chosen stewardship. All living creatures deserve respect and kindness.
https://thegabrielfoundation.org/