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Stressing the Hero: Outside The Lines #contemporary @BethRhodes99 #RLFblog
Stressing the Hero from Outside The Lines a contemporary romance by Beth Rhodes.Author Bio
Beth Rhodes is a wife, mother, friend, and lover. She lives with her Army husband and their six children at the base of the mountains in Colorado. She loves the cold, coffee, camping, and sunshine.Her stories are full of life, family, and love. You can find her reading just about any genre of romance, but her favorites are fast-paced suspense, where life is on the line and love is the only saving grace. She wants a book that makes her heart pound and her pulse race.Beth is a member of Romance Writers of America, Pikes Peak Writers, Colorado Romance Writers, and International Thriller Writers. She is signed with Entangled Publishing and Boroughs Publishing Group.About the Book
Title: Outside The LinesGenre: Contemporary RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13For the first time in her life, good-girl Maria Rodriguez throws aside caution for an all-consuming desire. She wants freedom from rules and her family looking over her shoulder. She wants the love she’s only ever dreamed of. But then that love walks away. Jaded bachelor David March doesn’t believe in love. His fling with the pretty Hispanic woman from California is as close to feeling as he wants to get. Now, he’s back home, burying himself in work and trying to forget.Shortly after he leaves, Maria finds out she’s pregnant. Her first leap into freedom results in a life-changing consequence. She knows she has to find him. But what she finds is not what she expects. David is not the down-to-earth man he portrayed. And the love she remembers has been replaced by cold calculation and contracts. He lied to her once. Can she trust that a marriage agreement will bring back the love they once shared?Go to a place where stoic German meets colorful, vibrant, sexy Hispanic in this contemporary romance set in a small town outside Burlington, Vermont… in the heart of winter, love can happen!Stressing The Hero
Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.The Hero’s Relaxed Side
This hero is at a party. Considering his story, describe the party.Once again, the old biddies of Lynnbrooke have fru-frued up the old town hall for the yearly charity ball. Equal parts twine and white netting-like shit hung from every beam. There were old mason jars on every table with stones and green baby’s breath flowers. And he only knew that because Mrs. Kraus had spent the last two days putting them together in his typically unused dining room. For the town, he reminded himself…for the business.How does the hero feel about being this particular party, and what body language is he displaying that gives it away?David is obligated, yet he does love his town and he would do anything for his grandfather.Is he more likely to mingle or remain aloof?A little of both!If he drinks, what is his drink of choice at this party?Scotch, MadRiverHow much drink is his usual?Just one, unless he’s alone.The hero figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?He goes to hide but he drags Maria with him so he can enjoy a moment of quiet with her.Is he likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is he the friend that others latch onto?He doesn’t latch onto friends, nor do people latch onto him. He’s been the rich kid and unapproachable his whole life…until Maria.If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the hero going to handle it?David looks out for the underdogs and for friends.Is the hero the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?He does the tossing.Will he know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of himself?He’ll stay to help Mrs. Kraus clean up.The Hero’s Stressed Out Side
How does the hero handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls him aside when he was blameless in a situation?He’ll keep his cool on the outside, but he burns hot on the inside over injustice.How does the hero react to hearing a scream?David wouldn’t just jump in unless it was pretty obvious someone needed help.If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses his mind?To stop it.If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing he does?He steps in to break things up.This hero attempts to rescue someone and realizes that he is in over his head. The odds are against him and there is no way out. He is going to get his butt handed to him. What does he do?If it’s a fight, he just keeps fighting. If it’s…say, wrestling a black bear or surviving a dip into the frigid water of the Winooski River to pull someone out, he’ll do what he has to.The hero runs into the one person from his past he wanted to avoid. He can’t get out of the situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does he do?He clams up. He avoided his mother for a long time, and even as his story starts, he’s standoffish, if not a wee bit rude.Someone younger than the hero is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the hero deal with it?He takes the direction handed to him and then does what he wants to do. He can be a bit harsh that way, especially in the business world.What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation?His grandfather had a huge impact on his life, and though David faltered through most of his twenties, he always remembers how his grandfather taught him that fighting wasn’t always the best answer.What lesson from his past gets him through a stressful situation?Learning that he can survive anything.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Outside-Lines-Love-Beyond-Reason-ebook/dp/B017OF2LBE/Author Social Media
Website http://www.authorbethrhodes.comBlog http://www.authorbethrhodes.com/blogFacebook http://www.facebook.com/beth.writesPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/bethwritesAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Beth-Rhodes/e/B0089WYQ0G/You May Also Like
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The Rocky Mountain Manhunt Boxed Set by @AuthorTBrooks #GayRomance #RLFBlog
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is The Rocky Mountain Manhunt Boxed Set by Taylor Brooks.
About the Book
Title: The Rocky Mountain Manhunt Boxed Set
Genre: Erotic Romance, GLBT, ManLove
Author: Taylor Brooks
Book heat level: R
In Shepherd’s Bliss, for the past year, Jake Shepherd has tried to move on with his life since the man he loved walked out on him. But when Matt strolls back into Jake’s life, a firestorm of emotions explodes between the two men. As they rekindle the fire they thought had blown out, a danger lurks in the surrounding mountains, threatening their lives and love forever.
In Carter’s Salvation, Jason Reddicker has a simple life taking care of his family’s land. Shawn Carter is undersheriff for the west corner of Rio Arriba County, and he loves it there. Jason and Shawn’s friendship blooms into something more, but now a homicidal maniac is on the loose, and before long their lives hang in the balance.
In Taking Chance, Josh Landry’s simple life as a small-town journalist is knocked off balance when a sexy new deputy strolls into town. Chance Jackson finally has his dream job, and he finds something special with a local reporter. As they struggle to control tension and passion in their budding relationship, a killer resurfaces, threatening not just their future but their very lives.
In Tempting Talon, Doctor Jace Atkins settles in a small, peaceful town to open his own private practice. Talon Hart is a local fisherman, and when Jace and Talon meet, they couldn’t be more different. But an instant connection brings the two together, and they soon learn that opposites really do attract. As their romance grows, an unknown danger threatens to tear them apart and all they hold dear.
In Paul’s Possession, Paul Rayburn move away from home to start a new life with his boyfriend, but things don’t go as planned. Josh Hendricks, a small-town cop, is thrown into Paul’;s troubled world, and sparks fly. Josh’s life becomes even more complicated when a serial killer rips through their town leaving a trail of bodies and unveiling a thirty-year secret.
Peril and passion entwine as the men of the Rocky Mountain Man Hunt fight for their lives and find love along the way.Buy This Book
Publisher http://bookstrand.com/the-rocky-mountain-man-hunt-collection
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Collection-Publishing-Everlasting-Classic-ebook/dp/B00WRMIWWC/
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rocky-mountain-man-hunt-collection-box-set-9-taylor-brooks/1121859724
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/it-it/ebook/rocky-mountain-man-hunt-collectionAbout the Author
Taylor Brooks first fell in love with writing when she penned her first book for Siren Publishing, Take Me. She’s also an avid reader and finds herself drawn to the stories of gay lovers, and finds the passion in such stories absolutely beautiful. This also explains why her genre of choice for her writing is GLBT.
In addition to her Sultry SoCal, Rocky Mountain Man Hunt, and Z Pac Alpha Shifter series, Taylor has many stories brewing inside her head just itching to break free. Stay tuned for more as she strives for exciting ways to tease and please her readers.Author Social Media
Website http://taylorbrooks.net (under construction)
Blog http://www.authortaylorbrooks.blogspot.com
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/authortbrooks
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/authortaylorbrooks
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Wolf’s Blade by @clare_dargin #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Wolf’s Blade by Clare
Dargin.About
the BookTitle Wolf’s BladeGenre Paranormal, Contemporary, Erotic, Shifter, RomanceAuthor Clare DarginBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RSamantha Dixon rescues a wounded wolf shifter in the woods
near her home … and unwittingly gets drawn into a dangerous game of cat and
mouse with a murderer. Callum Blake is on the trail of an evil man who would be
king of all wolf kind, no matter the cost … it’s up to Callum to stop him. How
can Callum fulfill his duty to protect his pack and save the woman who is
destined to be his mate?Buy
This BookBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wolfs-blade-clare-dargin/1123157757ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-wolf039sblade-1955814-149.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/wolf-s-bladeAbout
the AuthorClare Dargin is a multi-published romance author. She has
written for several publishers in different genres, including erotic romance,
military romance, contemporary, paranormal, and sci-fi. She lives in the
mid-west, and when not surfing the web, she is hard at work writing her next
romance novel. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and Amazon.Author
Social MediaTwitter www.twitter.com/clare_darginFacebook www.facebook.com/clare.darginAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Clare-Dargin/e/B005CREN68/ -
A Highland Ruby #historicalromance @rayburnlady #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
The desire to write historical fiction has long been a
passion with Brenda B. Taylor. Since elementary school, she has written stories
in her spare time. Brenda earned three degrees: a BSE from Henderson State
University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; a MEd from Sam Houston State University,
Huntsville, Texas; and an EdD from Texas A&M University, College Station,
Texas; then worked as a teacher and administrator in the Texas Public School
system. Only after retirement could she fulfill the dream of publication.Brenda and her husband make their home in beautiful East
Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and
working in Bethabara Faith Ministry, Inc. She crafts stories about the
extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place overlooking bird
feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and flowers. She
sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire is that the
message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did hers in the
writing.Interview with Brenda B. Taylor
Why did you write
this book?Since elementary school I’ve had a desire to write stories,
but a family and career took precedent over my ambitions to be a writer. After
retirement, I became interested in genealogy and followed my family line to
Scotland. Stories about the ancient Scots stirred my interest. A Highland Ruby
is a result of research into my Scots heritage and Scotland’s history.What is your favorite
genre to read?My favorite genres to read are historical romance and
historical fiction. History is one of my teaching fields, and I enjoy reading
stories set in the past.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?My favorite character from fiction is Elizabeth Bennet from
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I am working on a novella prequel to A Highland Pearl, the
first book in the Highland Treasures series. The novella tells the story of the
love between Andrew’s and Gavin’s parents, Aine and William Munro.Please tell us about
your latest book.She
must choose between a life of adventure with the man she loves or a settled,
secure life with her betrothed. Flora Vass put Gavin Munro out of her heart and
mind until he returned to Scotland after an adventurous five years in the New
World. Gavin left no doubt he returned to make the bonnie Flora his own and
intended to fight for her. Flora’s betrothed, Iain MacKay, and Gavin’s brother,
Chief Andrew Munro, had other plans. Andrew needed her to marry the MacKay to
bring peace between the two clans. Iain MacKay wanted an heir. War with England
looms on the horizon, forcing Flora to choose between her heart’s desire and
her logical choice.About the Book
Title A Highland RubyGenre Historical Scottish romanceAuthor Brenda B. TaylorBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBuy This Book
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/a-highland-rubySmashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/605460Author Social Media
Website http:/historicalheartbeats.com/Twitter http://twitter.com/rayburnladyAmazon Author Page http://amzn.to/JV31xY -
Crossing the Line by @allyabishop #RLFblog #EroticRomance
Crossing the Line Today’s featured book is Crossing the Line by Ally Bishop.Crossing the LineGenre Erotic romanceAuthor Ally BishopBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RI’ve never believed in love at first sight, which is probably
why I write mysteries, and not romances, for a living. Besides, I’m too focused
on expanding Elementary, a mystery dinner party business I own with my brother Noah.
I don’t have time for romance.When the handsome and successful Ian Crane books our services,
I can barely keep my wits about me. He’s setting fire to all my rules, and I can’t
resist his flames.I don’t recognize the woman I’m becoming, but I don’t want to
go back to who I was. There’s a part of me that can’t help wondering, what if he’s
too good to be true? Because if he is, my heart will be nothing more than ashes.Buy This Book
Publisher Scarlet River PressAmazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UGC9T0EBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crossing-the-line-ally-bishop/1122116685?ean=2940152029208Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/554295About the Author
When you do something effortlessly and people commend you continuously,
you have found your gift.That’s what I tell people all the time. And it’s true.I get story. I always have. I started writing when I was eight
on a Smith Corona (the electronic kind — I’m not THAT old). I wrote stories in
every spiral notebook I had. Eventually, I graduated to a Mac (yes, I’m one of THOSE
people). I imagined new worlds, emotional conflicts, and HEAs while I waited at
stoplights or wandered the grocery store. But here’s the thing: I didn’t just dream
it up and write it down — I critiqued what I read. I knew when ideas were good,
and when they stunk. I ran writing groups, judged creative contests, and eventually
got two graduate degrees in writing. That’s right: I love it that much.So here I am, years later, writing kickass heroines and devastating
good guys, along with some mystery and vampires thrown in (I promise: THEY’RE COMING).
And what’s really cool? I do what I love. Wanna write a success story for your life:
I promise you, that’s it. Do what you love. And hopefully, you can make a living
at it too. That’s the golden ticket, Charlie.And chocolate doesn’t hurt, either…Author Social Media
Website http://allybishop.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/allyabishop
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AllyABishop/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/9848251.Ally_Bishop
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Loving Lies by @tinadonahue #RLFblog #EroticHistorical
Loving Lies Today’s featured book is Loving Lies by Tina Donahue.About the Book
Title Loving LiesGenre Erotic HistoricalAuthor Tina DonahueBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RDeception knows no limits. Passion knows no bounds.When she is kidnapped, Senorita Isabella knows the men have been
sent by her uncle in a murderous attempt to control her family’s fortune. But when
she is rescued by a dashing and mysterious warrior, Isabella can’t imagine why a
stranger would risk his life for her—until she discovers her rescuer believes she’s
someone else.Fernando de Zayas loves nothing more than the cry of battle.
Defying death is his way of life. But when he discovers his betrothed has been kidnapped,
he rushes to her aid—never suspecting that spirited beauty would soothe his warrior
heart.With her uncle’s minions close on their heels, Isabella finds
herself drawing closer to Fernando. But as the desire between them builds, her secret
could keep them apart forever.Buy This Book
Amazon http://goo.gl/nwYJajBarnes and Noble http://goo.gl/nXm4G5iTunes: https://goo.gl/jhnnnSAbout the Author
Tina is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist in erotic,
paranormal, contemporary and historical romance for Kensington, Siren Publishing, Booktrope, Luminosity, Decadent, and indie. Booklist,
Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work.
Three of her erotic novels (Freeing the Beast, Come and Get Your Love, and Wicked
Takeover) were Readers’ Choice Award winners. Another three (Adored, Lush Velvet
Nights, and Deep, Dark, Delicious) were named finalists in the EPIC competition.
Sensual Stranger, her erotic contemporary romance, was chosen Book of the Year at
the French review site Blue Moon reviews. The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves
Books was created specifically for her erotic romance Lush Velvet Nights. Two of
her titles (The Yearning and Deep, Dark, Delicious) received an Award of Merit in
the RWA Holt Medallion competition. Take Me Away and Adored both won second place
in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is featured in the Novel & Short
Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood
production company in Story Direction.Author Social Media
Website http://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Blog http://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Twitter http://bit.ly/1ziy4IU
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DonahueTina1/
Pinterest http://bit.ly/1yFLeMx
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Amazon Author Page http://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
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