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Read the new Hometown Girl, a sweet novella by Cheryl St John @_cherylstjohn_ #RLFblog #Contemporary #Romance
Rodeo champion Justin Cooper’s reappearance reminds Stevie Marshall of how her life could have been in this sweet contemporary novella by USA Today bestselling author, Cheryl St.John. It is worth the risk of losing him again to capture a few weeks of happiness?
Cheryl, 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.
Hometown Girl by Cheryl St.John
Genre contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): sweet (G)
Small-town life was never enough for rodeo champion, Justin Cooper, but when he returns to Oklahoma to recover from an injury, Stevie Marshall is still rooted to the community, still doesn’t share his passion for adventure and still takes his breath away.
Resistant to change, Stevie has never fallen in love with another, and she’s not about to fall for this handsome cowboy all over again. Her heart has taken too much of a beating to make the same mistake twice. This life wasn’t good enough for him last time.
Justin thought he’d rather fall off a bucking bull than face his feelings, but their close proximity challenges his thinking. Prize money and belt buckles won’t stack up to a life with the hometown girl he loves. This go-round the cowboy will hang on tight.
Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
My Barbies were my favorite toys, and I played with them until I was twelve years old. Barbie, Ken and Midge were a family, and they even had children. I saved up my allowance to buy them clothes and furniture. When my cousin came from out of town, she brought her dolls, and we covered my grandma’s entire bedroom with their rooms and played out adventures.
I still collect Barbies, Disney characters and other fashion-size dolls, in fact I recently thinned out the curio in my office, dressed them properly, fixed their hair and placed them on stands where I enjoy seeing them.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy reading, of course. I’ve always loved antique and flea-market shopping. I enjoy painting and decorating, and my husband and I upcycle furniture. We both shop for the pieces, I choose and buy the paint, etc., and he does the work. We recently traveled 200 miles of garage and yard sales in Nebraska with my daughter and son-in-law. Now that’s fun!
When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?
I fall back on Americana or western historicals, which are among my favorites, but I also enjoy westerns, Stephen King, biographies and research books.
What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
I’ve read a good many journals over the years, research papers, books on whatever subject I’m writing about.
If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
I create a playlist for each of my books, so I had to choose only one:
Good as You by Kane Brown
Where to buy Hometown Girl.
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hometown-Girl-novella-Cheryl-St-John-ebook/dp/B0931SNN6D
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Cheryl is the author of more than fifty historical and contemporary romances. Her stories have earned numerous awards and are published in over a dozen languages. In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, “emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real-life situations.” Her bestselling non-fiction books, Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict and Write Smart, Write Happy by Writers Digest Books are available in print and digital.
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Read the series: A Demons’ Witch by Tena Stetler @tenastetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery
Even with magic, Synn discovers finding your place in the world proves more difficult than imagined especially when someone is out for revenge in Tena Stetler’s paranormal romance/mystery. Could she (Synn not Tena) really be descended from the elite Guardians Guild made up of magical creatures formed over a millennium ago?
Tena, 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.
A Magic Redemption in the A Demon’s Witch Series
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Book heat level PG13:
Synn, a demon, carries extraordinary magic and power, but there is more within her than she dreams. Kidnapped as a child, her captors murdered her family and forced her into training as a warrior assassin. When an assignment goes horribly wrong, she finds herself at the mercy of the friends and family of her intended target. Offering valuable information in exchange for protection, she gains her freedom, but it is not without its challenges.
Gavin Shaughnessy is the publican at his family’s Irish pub. He is certain Synn is meant to be his and isn’t bothered by her past. He must find a way to convince her, their future together is stronger than the dark memories that haunt her dreams.
When her past comes calling for revenge, will their love survive the raging inferno she brings down upon them? Or will the searing path of destruction destroy all they hold dear?
Which book is this in the series?
A Magic Redemption is book five in A Demon’s Witch Series
How many books do you plan for the series?
Well, originally in 2015 I planned three books then along came Caden and Mystic demanding their own story, after that Synn and Gavin had to have their story told. At that point, the series had five. In November of 2020, what a year, Gale and Dillon came on scene from A Magic Redemption and demanded to have their story told. So by summer’s end 2021 here will six, but who know how many more characters have demands I don’t know about yet.
That’s what fun about being a seat-of-the-pants writer (panster). LOL
How many books are completed?
Six
What characters are the main stars in your series?
Bruce and Angie started it out in my debut novel A Demon’s Witch. Since then there are several characters that take center stage.
What is the overall theme in this series?
A Demon’s Witch Series- The adventures of Bruce, Angie and their friends are an entertaining escape from the ordinary world. Be swept away into magical, romantic fantasy adventures with a bit of mystery, you’ll never want to leave. These spicy tales have it all intrigue, humor, thrills, danger and a splash of magic to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.
A Demon’s Witch
A Warlock’s Secrets
A Vampire’s Unlikely Alliance
An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement
A Magic Redemption
A Witch’s Quandary (Release end of summer 2021)What did you like best about writing this series?
The fun, adventure and mystery in each one of them. Where the hero and heroine in each one are different, as is the setting and plot. The other characters from the prior books make appearances to stir the pot.
What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
Charm Me
Charm Me Again – its been contracted to be made into a video game)
Mystic Maples
A Witch’s Journey
A Witch’s Holiday Wedding
Hidden Gypsy Magic
Chocolate Raspberry MagicWhere can we find links for all your books?
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tena-Stetler/e/B014E0PEPM
https://www.TenaStetler.com/books
Where to buy A Magic Redemption
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Redemption-Demons-Witch-Book-ebook/dp/B07JVN4DYD/
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Redemption-Demons-Witch-Book-ebook/dp/B07JVN4DYD/
Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Magic-Redemption-Demons-Witch-Book-ebook/dp/B07JVN4DYD/
Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/Magic-Redemption-Demons-Witch-Book-ebook/dp/B07JVN4DYD/
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-magic-redemption-tena-stetler/1129775529?ean=2940161920992
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-magic-redemption/id1439079582?mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-magic-redemption
Universal link – https://books2read.com/u/4NQ0DNWhere 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
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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
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Have you read The Sheriff’s Son by Barbara White Daille @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #western
Today’s featured book is The Sheriff’s Son, a contemporary western romance by Barbara White Daille.
The Sheriff’s Son
Genre: Contemporary romance
Book heat level: PG13
Why Is Tanner Jones Back In Town?
Seven-year-old Kevin has been a handful for single mom Sarah Lindstrom, and when the new sheriff walks through her door holding her son by the scruff of his neck for egging his car, she knows she’s lost control. But can she control herself–and keep the secret she’s kept for so many years?
Tanner Jones has no idea Kevin is his son–he lost the right to that information when he abandoned Sarah soon after graduation. Just because he’s back in town doesn’t mean he can waltz into her life–and Kevin’s–to pick up where they left off. But Sarah can’t deny the feelings she still harbors for Tanner, and can’t deny how her son is benefiting from his attentions.
When Tanner finds out the truth, what is he going to do?Where to buy The Sheriff’s Son
Publisher: Harlequin http://www.harlequin.com/storeitem.html?iid=55991
Amazon http://bit.ly/TheSheriffsSon-A
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-sheriffs-son-barbara-white-daille/
Books-a-Million http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Sheriffs-Son/White-Daille-Barbara/
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-sheriff-s-son-10Barbara White Daille Social Media
Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest. Though they love the warm winters and the lizards in their front yard, they haven’t gotten used to the scorpions in the bathroom. Barbara also loves writing, reading, and chocolate. Come to think of it, she enjoys writing about those subjects, too!
Barbara wrote her first short story at the age of nine, then typed “The End” to her first novel many years later…in the eighth grade. Now she’s writing contemporary romance on a daily basis. Sign up for her newsletter to keep up with the latest in her writing life: https://barbarawhitedaille.com/newsletter.
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Changing Faces: a Transgender SciFi by Barb Caffrey @BarbCaffrey #RLFblog #writeLGBT #SciFi
Allen and Elaine are graduate students in Nebraska, and love each other very much. Their life should be idyllic, but Elaine’s past includes rape, neglect, and abuse from those who should’ve loved her–but didn’t, because from childhood, Elaine identified as transgender.
When Elaine tells Allen right before Christmas, he doesn’t know what to do. He loves Elaine, loves her soul, has heard about transgender people before, but didn’t think Elaine was one of them–she looks and acts like anyone else. Now, she wants to become a man and is going to leave.
He prays for divine intervention, and says he’ll do anything, just please don’t separate him from Elaine…and gets it.
Now, he’s in Elaine’s body. And she’s in his. They’ll get a second chance at love.
Why? Because once you find your soulmate, the universe will do almost anything to keep you together–even change your faces.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Author Barb CaffreyPublisher Twilight Times Books
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3CQKWJ
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N3CQKWJ
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Know the Heroine from Drum by September North @CaraNorthauthor #RLFblog #YoungAdult #Romance
A cheerleader fractures her ankle on the first day of her senior year when she literally runs into the new guy. He prevented her from falling to the concrete, but can she keep from falling for him? He’s in the band, as in, the marching band. Two worlds collide in this high school coming of age tale.
September, 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 Drum.
Drum by September North
Genre Young Adult Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): NC 17
Mariah:
Isn’t the musician supposed to be the aggressive one? Not in this relationship. I wanted him. He wanted me. I never thought I would be the one leading the charge, but if I waited for Drum to try to hit a home run, I’d be graduating college not high school.
In one day, I changed the course of my senior year, my whole life. The more time I spent with him, the more I liked him.
He’s new. He’s different. His dad is a Marine. He’s a drummer. Yes, he is also in the marching band. No, I didn’t care, and neither did my competition. It wasn’t like I was the only one who noticed him, and jealousy was a real situation I had to learn to deal with.Know the Heroine from Drum
Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
Call her best friend, Kendra and watch a movie in or go out for dinner and a movie, or shopping!
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
Chinese food
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
She’s on trend, but not trendy.
Does she know how to fix things?
No. She barely knows how to took!
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
She tried to let her dad get a life since he has been focused on her since her mom died. She essentially had a meltdown when her dad decided to actually do that and wanted her to meet the woman.
How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
She likes kids, but she did pull the arm off of her class project, so not ready for that yet.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Frustrated. More often than not, mornings do not go well for Mariah.
Can she use chopsticks?
Of course!
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
On rare occasions. She prefers tea.
What apps would she have on her phone?
Music, movies, study guides
Android or iPhone?
IPhone
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Earrings
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
No tattoos
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Personal vehicle, when she gets the cast off and can drive again
Recycle or toss?
Recycle or Lindsey will lecture her about it
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!
Where to buy Drum
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Drum-Drummonds-Book-September-North-ebook/dp/B08H3CHGVJ
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I write fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. I am interested in a variety of literature. I have a MFA in Creative Writing and a MA in English. I have held workshops for creative writing with a variety of people in libraries and other venues. I am a USMC Veteran.
My pseudonyms are:
Cara North: Contemporary, PNR, Other
September North: YA
Echo North: Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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