• Book Release

    Just A Little Wicked by Lily Luchesi @LilyLuchesi #RLFblog #NewRelease #Fantasy

    Just A Little Wicked by Lily Luchesi @LilyLuchesi #RLFblog #NewRelease #FantasyLily Luchesi, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Just A Little Wicked.

    Just A Little Wicked by Lily Luchesi

    Genre Fantasy

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    Morgana Le Fay, known as the Princess of Poison, wants nothing more than to graduate school and become a potioneer, alongside her love, Guinevere.

    When Camelot’s king, Uther Pendragon, is poisoned to death, his son Arthur gives the Coven an ultimatum: renounce magic and join Camelot, or die.

    Now split between traitors and witches, Morgan must figure out how to stop the teenage king from destroying her home, especially since he now has Guinevere and Merlin at his side.

    Why did you write this book?

    I started the boxed set Just A Little Wicked in order to have a place for my novella, Morgana’s Revenge. Initially, I wrote The Coven Princess, finalizing it in 2017, and in the book, I mention Morgan Le Fay and a poison she discovered in my world, and ever since I wanted to write an Arthurian story.
    The more time went by, the more the characters screamed in my ears, coming out and telling me about themselves. It went from “oh, this would be cool,” to “I want to hug these people and protect them with my life.”

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    I love horror and urban fantasy, as well as thrillers. UF is my primary genre, but I also adore PNR and high fantasy. In fact, I am waiting on a new paperback of all 3 Lord of the Rings novels as one omnibus because my copy fell apart.
    I basically love anything that doesn’t have humans in it; any subgenre will do.

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

    Raven Madison, from Ellen Schreiber’s Vampire Kisses series. When I was a little girl, reading vampire novels like they would fill me up and allow me to live, I loved Raven the most because she was so much like me. She dressed like me, had the same favorite bands, same attitude. I wanted to be her so badly, and I still do, even as an adult.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I have a few irons in the fire, the first being something for Samantha Calcott, my pen name. But for this name, I’m working on Dead Memories, which will release June 24th in the Summer Bites boxed set.
    It’s a prequel to The Paranormal Detectives Series, following protagonist Angelica Cross when she’s a teenager, sent away to a paranormal summer camp in the English countryside. All seems mildly annoying, until campers begin vanishing, turning up with their hearts ripped out.
    It’s a mix of Dracula and Friday the 13th.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    There’s the aforementioned Dead Memories, and then in July there will be my brand new series, Paige Papillion’s Paranormal Mysteries. Book one, Daunting Darkness, will be in a boxed set specifically for cozies. It’s a brand new genre for me, and I’m excited. The book is nearly done and I can’t wait to see where the series takes me!

    Where to buy Just A Little Wicked

    Amazon http://smarturl.it/JustALittleWicked

    Lily Luchesi Social Media

    Lily Luchesi is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the Paranormal Detectives Series.
    Her young adult Coven Series has successfully topped Amazon’s Hot New Releases list consecutively.
    She is also the co-owner of Partners in Crime Book Services, where she offers a myriad of services alongside her business partner Annie Smith, including editing.
    She was born in Chicago, Illinois, where many of her stories are set. Ever since she was a toddler, her mother noticed her tendency for being interested in all things “dark”. At two she became infatuated with vampires and ghosts, and that infatuation turned into a lifestyle. She is also an out member of the LGBT+ community. When she’s not writing, she’s going to rock concerts, getting tattooed, watching the CW, or reading comics. And drinking copious amounts of coffee.
    She also writes contemporary books for adults as Samantha Calcott.
    Website http://lilyluchesibooks.wix.com/lilyluchesi
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  • Book Release,  Contemporary

    A Date for the Wedding by Evangeline Evans @eevansauthor #RLFblog #NewRelease #ContemporaryRomance

    A Date for the Wedding by Evangeline Evans @eevansauthor #RLFblog #NewRelease #ContemporaryRomanceFalling for a heartbreaker was not part of the plan in Evangeline Evans’s new contemporary romance, A Date for the Wedding. Will a sexy fireman be more than Molly bargained for?

    Evangeline, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Date for the Wedding.

    A Date for the Wedding by Evangeline Evans

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    After an accident ends her career in dance, Molly starts over in Lafayette Falls as the owner/instructor of the Infinity School of Dance. When she learns her deceitful ex-boyfriend has been invited to her best friend’s wedding, Molly faces finding a date for the wedding. The last thing she wants in her hectic life is a serious relationship, so she needs a “no strings attached” guy. Enter Travis Shelby, a firefighter and well-known womanizer. She considers him the perfect date for her best friend’s wedding until she realizes she is falling for the heartbreaker and she fears she’ll be burned by love again.

    After mourning the death of his fiancée, Travis decides to look for love again. All he wants is to find that one special girl and settle down. Yet his search for Miss Right results in one disappointment after another and earns him a reputation as a player. When he meets Molly, a petite dancer who looks as if she belongs in a fairy tale, he’s love-struck. But can he convince Molly that she is the only girl he loves when his past drives an unforgiving wedge between them?

    Why did you write this book?

    I started this book in March 2020 when Covid disrupted everything, including ending my job. So for the first time, I got to write full-time. I wanted to write something conflict-light and cute and sexy. I always let the characters have control and Travis and Molly became such a fun, romantic couple. Plus I got to introduce a couple of favorites: Amber, a funny, outspoken hairstylist, and Travis’s complete opposite brother, Cameron, who wandered into the story unplanned. Now he has a book of his own!

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    I like mainstream/single title contemporary romances, historical romances, especially with a paranormal twist, and suspense thrillers.

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

    I love Elvis and Joe, the two detectives in Robert Crais’s novels. Awesome!

    What are you working on at the moment?

    Final polish of Just Right for Him. Plus, I have a number of projects in different stages.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Just Right for Him, which is Cameron’s book. In May. Other Lafayette Falls titles: The Bluest Eyes in Texas, Not Through Loving You, Everything His Heart Desires.

    Where to buy A Date for the Wedding

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RRSLT2P/

    Evangeline Evans Social Media

    Evangeline Evans writes romantic reads that are heartfelt stories with a touch of humor and tender, sensuous love scenes. Her Lafayette Falls Romances have a small-town feel, complete with a host of recurring characters and places. The Lafayette Falls books are interconnected stand alone titles. She also is working on a historical series and a romantic comedy. Sweet iced tea and music are must-haves in her writing cave. Besides writing, she enjoys touring historical places, cooking, flea markets, and photography.
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  • Paranormal,  Series Feature

    Read the series: Chocolate Raspberry Magic by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    Read the series: Chocolate Raspberry Magic by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/MysteryWhen a fire breaks out at Puffin Cove Rescue, they are called in to help with the recovery and ice cream social fundraiser in Tena Stetler’s new Paranormal Romance/Mystery Chocolate Raspberry When magic is unleashed, will it bring them closer together or push them apart?

    Tena Stetler, 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.

    Chocolate Raspberry Magic in the A Witch’s Journey Series & One Scoop or Two Summer Series

    Genre Paranorm Romance/Mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

    Prim and proper Trinity Shilo is the assistant manager for Salem’s Wildlife Sanctuary. She hasn’t had much luck in the boyfriend department, but the new employee Paul is different. Deep and brooding she sees something special hidden below the surface. Besides she has secrets of her own.

    Paul Thorp is a wounded Special Forces veteran now working in security and computer support. He’s fought hard to keep his demons in check and for the first time feels he is ready for a real relationship.

    When a fire breaks out at Puffin Cove Rescue they are called in to help with the recovery and ice cream social fundraiser. Sometimes things are not what they seem, and neither are people. When magic is unleashed will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart?

    Which book is this in the series?

    Chocolate Raspberry Magic is actually doing double duty. It’s the fourth book in my A Witch’s Journey Series AND its included in the fun One Scoop or Two Summer Ice Cream Series from The Wild Rose Press.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    For A Witch’s Journey Series there may be one or two more in the pipeline about this Wildlife rescue series.

    How many books are completed?

    Four

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Pepper and Lathen, Gwen and Brock, Trinity and Paul in addition to their furred, feathered and scaled companions.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Starts out with Pepper being outed as a witch in Salem, of all places, she leaves her job of ten years at Salem Wildlife Sanctuary. She inherits enchanted land and creates her own wildlife rescue in Lobster Cove. The theme is wildlife rescue and magic. Romance and Mystery are a big part of the series.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    A Witch’s Journey

    A Witch’s Holiday Wedding

    Hidden Gypsy Magic

    Chocolate Raspberry Magic – Release April 7, 2021- Available for preorder now

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    Wildlife rescue is near and dear to my heart. So writing about my passion was a lot of fun and putting a focus on Wildlife Rescue. I love all the fun quirky characters too.Read the series: Chocolate Raspberry Magic by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    A Demon’s Witch
    A Warlock’s Secrets
    A Vampire’s Unlikely Alliance
    An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement
    A Magic Redemption (On sale now)
    A Witch’s Quandary (Coming in summer of 2021
    Mystic Maples
    Charm Me
    Charm Me Again (It’s going to be made into a video game. RomanceFate.com How cool is that?)
    A Witch’s Protocol

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    www.amazon.com/author/tenastetler

    Where to buy Chocolate Raspberry Magic

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Raspberry-Magic-One-Scoop-ebook/dp/B08XTJ2F71/

    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chocolate-raspberry-magic-tena-stetler/1138919383?ean=2940162596608

    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/chocolate-raspberry-magic/id1556167216

    Tena 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
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  • Contemporary

    Coming Soon: A Reckless Heart by Jennifer Wilck @JWilck #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Coming Soon: A Reckless Heart by Jennifer Wilck @JWilck #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceA wealthy, scarred landscape architect searching for beauty. A publicist to the stars searching for privacy. Can they survive the airing of their secrets and learn to trust each other? Find out in Jennifer Wilck’s new contemporary romance, A Reckless Heart.

    Jennifer, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Reckless Heart.

    A Reckless Heart by Jennifer Wilck

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Steamy (R?)

    Meg Thurgood, former society girl, took the blame for her friend and paid a steep price. Now all she wants is solitude and a chance to rebuild her life. She thinks she’s found that in an isolated house she rents from a mysterious stranger. Simon McAlter has hidden in his house on the coast of Maine since a fire left him scarred. A successful landscape architect who conducts his business and teaches his classes remotely, he’s lost his inspiration and is trying to pretend he’s not lonely. Simon’s new neighbor is more than he bargained for. When he learns Meg’s secret, will he retreat into the shadows or will he learn to see past the surface and trust in Meg’s love?

    Where to buy A Reckless Heart

    Publisher The Wild Rose Press
    Coming Soon! To know when this book is available,
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    List preorder links below, if any.
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X429BMX/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-reckless-heart-jennifer-wilck/1138858163
    Apple https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-reckless-heart/id1554790505

    Jennifer Wilck Social Media

    Jennifer started telling herself stories as a little girl when she couldn’t fall asleep at night. Pretty soon, her head was filled with these stories and the characters that populated them. Even as an adult, she thinks about the characters and stories at night before she falls asleep or walking the dog. Eventually, she started writing them down. Her favorite stories to write are those with smart, sassy, independent heroines; handsome, strong and slightly vulnerable heroes; and her stories always end with happily ever after.
    In the real world, she’s the mother of two amazing daughters and wife of one of the smartest men she knows. When she’s not writing, she loves to laugh with her family and friends, is a pro at finding whatever her kids lost in plain sight, and spends way too much time closing doors that should never have been left open in the first place. She believes humor is the only way to get through the day and does not believe in sharing her chocolate.
    She writes contemporary romance, some of which are mainstream and some of which involve Jewish characters. She’s published with The Wild Rose Press and all her books are available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
    Website https://www.jenniferwilck.com
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  • Paranormal

    Read the #ParanormalRomance Claw by Ellen Mint @introvertedwife #RLFblog #ReverseHarem

    Read the #ParanormalRomance Claw by Ellen Mint @introvertedwife #RLFblog #ReverseHaremEllen Mint, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Claw.

    Claw by Ellen Mint

    Genre Paranormal romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    He’s not your typical werewolf-next-door.

    Layla didn’t count on a sex demon appearing in her living room. Nor did she expect to find she’s a witch, tasked with protecting the mortal realm. And now her friend, fellow nursing student and impossible crush could be a potential killer?

    She’s silently lusted after Cal for a year, knowing a guy that hot, sweet, and kind wouldn’t look twice at her. All their flirting was innocent and went nowhere, until Ink—the incubus bound to her—ran into her life and bed. Next thing she knows, Cal’s growling at her while Ink flirts, and women are being ripped apart by wild animals. Couldn’t the murder monster mystery wait until after finals?

    She wanted to be a nurse, not a paranormal investigator, but Layla has no choice. Apparently only witches can stop these creatures that she didn’t even know existed a month ago. But the deeper she digs, the more it looks like Cal’s deep in the middle of it all. How can she save her friend from the claws of a cult, keep her sex-craved demon happy and find a way to let both into her heart or bed?

    Everyone who buys a copy of Claw at First For Romance will receive the short story Retail Hell free. Set between the events of Ink and Claw in the Coven of Desire series, Layla’s workday from hell is interrupted by her personal sex demon.

    Where to buy Claw

    Publisher https://www.firstforromance.com/book/claw
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T9PYJRH
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/claw-ellen-mint/1138652164
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1549908842
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/claw-7

    Ellen Mint Social Media

    Ellen Mint adores the adorkable heroes who charm with their shy smiles and heroines that pack a punch. She has a needy black lab named after Granny Weatherwax from Discworld. Sadly, her dog is more of a Magrat.
    When she’s not writing imposing incubi or saucy aliens, she does silly things like make a tiny library full of her books. Her background is in genetics and she married a food scientist so the two of them nerd out over things like gut bacteria. She also loves gaming, particularly some of the bigger RPG titles. If you want to get her talking for hours, just bring up Dragon Age.
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  • Contemporary,  Know the Hero

    Know the Hero from Opposites Ignite by Sadira Stone @SadiraStone #RLFblog #Steamy #ContemporaryRomance

    Know the Hero from Opposites Ignite by Sadira Stone @SadiraStone #RLFblog #Steamy #ContemporaryRomanceA mismatch sparks the hottest flames in Sadira Stone’s new steamy contemporary romance, Opposites Ignite. Skinny, shy, strait-laced barback Eddie falls for curvy, tattooed, bodacious tattoo artist Rosie. Come to Bangers Tavern for steamy, opposites-attract romcom fun!

    Sadira, 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 hero, but first, tell us about Opposites Ignite.

    Opposites Ignite by Sadira Stone

    Genre Contemporary Workplace Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Blue-haired, buxom, and bodacious, server Rosie needs her job at Bangers Tavern, where her work family adores her weirdness and supports her hunt for a tattoo apprenticeship. When too much New Year’s bubbly tumbles her into a sweet, shy coworker’s bed, she craves more. But guys like Eddie never stick with girls like her.

    Strait-laced, soft-spoken, and skinny, barback Eddie has a huge crush on his curvy, tattooed coworker. Their New Year’s surprise is a dream come true—until grandma walks in on them. Eddie begs Rosie to fake-date him to appease his old-fashioned family. He’s already keeping secrets, so what’s the harm in one more? But the longer he pretends with Rosie, the deeper he falls.

    Their boss lays down the law: No relationship drama at work, or you’re fired. Rosie’s everything Eddie ever wanted—but to keep her, he’ll have to drop a terrifying truth bomb on his loving but stifling family. And Rosie must trust her bruised heart with the guy who nearly crushed it.

    Come back to Bangers Tavern for a steamy, laugh-out-loud, opposites-attract romance that ignites in all the worst ways—and the best!

    Know the Hero from Opposites Ignite

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?

    Eddie pulls out his trusty notebook and works on his to-do list. He’s always collecting ideas for Dacha, the Russian-themed vodka bar he wants to open. He might clip images for his vision board, or sketch a floor plan.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Pirozhki! A Russian deli in Tacoma carries several delicious varieties of these fried dumplings. His favorite is cheese and potato.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    He’s not a flashy guy. Except for special occasions, you’ll find Eddie in crisp new jeans, a black T-shirt, and cushy black sneakers, since he works on his feet. His signature piece: an antique silver belt buckle, inherited from his great-grandfather, displaying the Russian Imperial seal, worn by officers in the Czar’s army.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Yes, he’s very handy. He, his dad, and his grandfather built his above-the-garage apartment.

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    Eddie tried to juggle his new job responsibilities as Bangers’ assistant manager along with Rosie’s good news. She finally got the tattoo apprenticeship she’d longed for and, distracted by work responsibilities, his response was less than enthusiastic. She was not pleased.

    How does he act around children he doesn’t know?

    Eddie has a large extended family, so he’s comfortable with kids.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    He’s an up-at-dawn hard charger, either hitting the gym or the books (he’s working on a business degree).

    Can he use chopsticks?

    Not too well, as we see when he takes Rosie to a new Asian fusion restaurant.

    Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it? If not, what does he drink instead?

    Eddie loves Raf coffee—”Russian style kick-ass espresson with vanilla and foamed cream.”

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    Scheduling apps, time management apps, notetaking apps

    Android or iPhone?

    Android. He’s not well-off.

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Short dark beard

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Virgin skin. He’s terrified of needles—so of course he falls for a tattoo artist!

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    He drives an old Toyota

    Recycle or toss?

    Recycle, of course! He lives in the Pacific Northwest. We’re very environmentally conscious.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Opposites Ignite

    Universal Book Link: https://books2read.com/u/m0wjvP

    Sadira Stone’s 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 from her new home in Washington State, U.S.A. When not writing, which is seldom, she explores the Pacific Northwest with her charming husband, enjoys the local music scene, plays darts (pretty well), plays guitar (badly), and gobbles all the books.
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