Anthology

A collection of stories. Can include more than one author and/or genre.

  • Anthology,  Regency

    Read The Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #RomanceAnthologies #RegencyRomance

    Will they fight the obvious, that their ideal person is in front of them, or will they walk away from their heart’s desire?

    Ruth, 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 Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter.

    A Duke in Winter by Ruth A Casie

    Read The Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #RomanceAnthologies #RegencyRomanceGenre Regency Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):

    Lady Nanette de Chappell, the Comtesse de Moyne and Lord Morgan Fitzhugh, the reluctant 5th Duke of Preswick grew up near each other in Sommer by the Sea. Nanette at her grandparent’s Dunamara Castle and Fitzhugh at Preswick Hall.

    Fitzhugh is at Preswick Hall with his three closest friends. Each of them suffer from a form of feminine defeat. Fitzhugh has decided never to marry and pass the title to his younger brother. After a night of drinking and discussion, they all swear off the company of women for three years determined to study chivalrous love.

    That snowy morning, Nanette and her three ladies arrive at Fitzhugh’s doorstep in broken carriage. After years apart, she is on her way to retrieve an item from the shuttered Castles for her ill grand mere. Avoiding a dinner party to meet yet another suitor she will find lacking, she seeks the solitude of Dunamara to determine if her ideal is realistic or a dream no man can fulfill.

    Fitzhugh takes her to Dunamara. The weather changes and they are stranded at the castle by a snowstorm. Fighting through an avalanche and tunnel cave in, they must depend on each other to escape.

    In the process of completing their quests, they both find something else. Will they fight the obvious, that their ideal person is in front of them, or will they walk away from their heart’s desire?

    Where to buy The Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Duke-Winter-Historical-Romance-Collection-ebook/dp/B09X8JFNBS

    Ruth A Casie Social Media

    Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after.  Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

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  • Anthology,  Christmas or Holiday

    Read the anthology The Partridge Christmas Collection by Patricia Kiyono @PatriciaKiyono et al. #HolidayRomance #Anthology #RLFblog

    Read the anthology The Partridge Christmas Collection by Patricia Kiyono @PatriciaKiyono et al. #HolidayRomance #Anthology #RLFblogCharge your Kindle! Once you start reading these delightful sweet Regencies, you’ll be hooked! It’s the season for true love, so settle in and enjoy.

    Patricia Kiyono, 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 Partridge Christmas Collection.

    The Partridge Christmas Collection by Patricia Kiyono

    Genre Holiday Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    The Partridge Christmas Collection is a compilation of six novella length historical romances whose titles are based on the traditional holiday song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Titles included are:
    – The Partridge and the Peartree
    – Two Tutor Doves
    – Three French Inns
    – Four Calling Bards
    – Five Gold Rings

    Also included is Love’s Refrain, a story that takes place in between the first and second titles. The Partridge and the Peartree takes place in 1812 London, and Five Gold Rings is set in Cambridge in 1840. Each consecutive story includes a character or two from the previous book.

    Where to buy The Partridge Christmas Collection

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFMRQ4T4/

    Patricia Kiyono Social Media

    Patricia is a retired elementary teacher, a wife, a mom, grandma, and great-grandma. But despite that, she isn’t quite ready for shuffleboard and canasta – there’s still too much to see and do! She loves to travel, and she likes to infuse some of those experiences in her stories.
    Patrica also likes to create things – She spends a lot of time sewing, crocheting, and scrapbooking. Unfortunately, organization is not her strong suit – her family wishes she would spend less time creating, and more time cleaning.
    Her first book, The Legacy, was published by Astraea Press (now Clean Reads) in July, 2011. Since then, she has kept busy writing several other books, and has had stories appear in two Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
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  • Anthology,  Christmas or Holiday

    Read Undercover Santa, part of the Santa’s Package Holiday Anthology by Blye Donovan #RLFblog #Holiday #RomanticSuspense

    Read Undercover Santa, part of the Santa's Package Holiday Anthology by Blye Donovan #RLFblog #Holiday #RomanticSuspenseWill Tessa’s encounter with Sexy Santa change her mind about the dreaded Christmas holiday? Find out in this fast-paced, action-packed, steamy holiday romance by Blye Donovan. The best part? It’s free! Along with over 25 other stories in the Santa’s Package Holiday Anthology.

    Blye, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Undercover Santa.

    Undercover Santa, part of the Santa’s Package Holiday Anthology by Blye Donovan

    Genre Holiday Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    When a blackout shuts down Tessa Hadley’s small town, her Christmas Eve goes from bad to worse. That is, until the man of her dreams walks into her bakery dressed in—of all things—a Santa suit. The tale he tells her is wild, but when bullets start flying, she has no choice but to trust him.

    Nick Ryker didn’t plan to put Tessa in danger, but since she is, he sure as hell has to get her out of it. As an undercover DEA agent, he’s been in his share of dicey situations, but with more than his own skin on the line for a change, Nick finds himself vulnerable in a way he never would’ve expected.

    Will they get to the bottom of what’s going on before red becomes associated with the holiday for a whole new reason?

    Where to buy Undercover Santa

    Publisher Santa’s Package Anthology

    Bookfunnel https://dl.bookfunnel.com/idprmprz7e

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    Blye Donovan is a military brat and a veteran who resides in the lowcountry of South Carolina with her husband and fur-child, Max. She writes books that are romantic suspense stories featuring strong heroines and sexy heroes overcoming dangerous villains. Her books are set in small towns because she loves the atmosphere associated with them, especially the historical architecture.
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  • Anthology,  Christmas or Holiday

    Read Christmas Promises the new #AspenGold Series by Cheryl StJohn, Bernadette Jones and *Lizzie Starr @gold_aspen #RLFblog #AmReadingRomance #Anthology

    This three-story anthology is packed with all the feels, the Spencer atmosphere, and the holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from the Aspen Gold authors. The stories will have you in the mood for Christmas as quickly as you can say Saint Nick.

    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 Christmas Promises.

    Christmas Promises by Cheryl StJohn, Bernadette Jones & *lizzie starr

    The Baby Contract~~Cheryl St.John

    She thought she knew what she was looking for…until what she was looking for found her

    She wants a baby. Piper Newport has made up her mind. It has always been only her and her Grandad, and she’s determined to have a family like others she sees in Pearl’s Café where she works. One little problem. There’s no man in the picture. She’s determined to find one, and it becomes increasingly clear—her closest friend is the best choice.

    Kipp Hudson is an outdoor guy. A good son and brother. A fun-loving uncle to his niece and nephew. He owns and operates Hudson Outdoor Gear and is an avid camper and hunter. Kipp won’t damage his friendship with the petite blond waitress so he doesn’t wear his heart on his plaid flannel sleeve…but it beats for her.

    Eve Before Christmas~~Bernadette Jones
    Dreams can come true, on the eve before Christmas.

    After taking a permanent position in Spencer, successful doctor Mitch Smith realizes there’s something missing. But with long hours in the ER, there’s no time left in his day to go looking. Frozen pipes in his new home, combined with a town crowded by the Christmas Festival, lead him to the last available motel room. He discovers his destiny waiting behind the reception desk.

    Unwanted since the day she was born, Norma Brown is rejected once again. Pregnant, she vows her baby will never feel unloved. Trying to make ends meet in Spencer leaves her exhausted and struggling. Until the holiday season brings more than a snowstorm. The support of a good man could change her life forever.

    Can she trust her emotions and allow the kindness of a stranger turn into an everlasting love?

    The Perfect Snow Globe Christmas~~*lizzie starr
    Is there such a thing as a perfect Christmas?

    To avoid a bleak holiday, Priscilla Van arrives at Spencer ready to start her new job. Little did she know, she’d end up helping with the Barlow triplets. Or that she’d find meaning and acceptance in a snowy Colorado town.

    A successful author and nanny (don’t you dare call him a manny) to three adorable babies, Oakley Fifer has promised his fans a Christmas story. But he has no inspiration. Until the new Stick Pony Camp chef arrives early. The reserved woman ignites a wealth of ideas, and not just for his stories.

    Alone, neither expects much from the holiday, but together? It may just turn out to be perfect.

    Why did you write this book?

    We enjoy writing stories set in the community of Spencer with interacting characters, and we thought Christmas stories were in order for the season. Who doesn’t love a Christmas story?

    What are you working on at the moment?

    All the Aspen Gold authors are working up new stories right now that will be released in 2023.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Cheryl has a story about the youngest Cavanaugh brother, Crosby, and his relationship with traveling nurse, Stella Novak. Sparks fly, but Stella is known to be a heartbreaker.

    MA Jewell is hard at work on a heartfelt tale about a rodeo champion taking time from his busy schedule to help out a boy in need of medical treatment and the family that reminds him of his own.

    You can watch our Facebook page for announcements about works in progress and new releases: https://www.facebook.com/AspenGoldSeries

    Where to buy Christmas Promises

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYP7XPY

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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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  • Anthology,  Cancer Awareness

    Authors and Dancers Against Cancer #anthology Get the inside scoop on Cosette Binet from The Red Slippers by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #Historical #Regency

    Authors and Dancers Against Cancer #anthology Get the inside scoop on Cosette Binet from The Red Slippers by Ruth A. Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #Historical #RegencyFrom Ruth A Casie: This story is on pre-order and releases Nov 30, and was part of the Authors and Dancers Against Cancer anthology, The Write to Dance. I have gone to their Conference in Ohio since its inception before the pandemic. Their next one will be in 2024.

    Dancers Against Cancer (DAC), helps the dancing community fight cancer. The organization hosts fundraising events and benefit dance concerts, to educate and provide a platform for impacted dancers.

    A group of authors partnered with DAC and created Authors and Dancers Against Cancer (ADAC), to bring awareness and to support DAC as they demonstrate how the arts of all types can really make a difference.

    Authors and Dancers Against Cancer holds book signing events in Ohio. This past year, nineteen amazing authors from different genres got together for one great cause and created an anthology The Write to Dance in which The Red Slippers originally appeared.

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    A ballerina obsessed with perfection. A man who will do anything to grant her wish. Are the second-hand red slippers he found magical, or is he the only one who can conjure the spell and make her the world’s greatest ballerina?

    Ruth, 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 Red Slippers.

    The Red Slippers by Ruth A. Casie

    Genre: HistoricalRegencyRomance,

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Sweet

    It will take magic for Cosette to believe in her abilities.
    Is Avery the only one who can conjure the spell?

    Cosette Binet has been in the service to Queen Marie of France, since she was a young girl. She watched private ballet performances for the queen and was fascinated by the great Marie Camargo’s footwork and high leaps. Cosette studied to become a ballerina and earned a rare opportunity to audition for the Paris Opera Ballet’s corps de ballet where she met and found her soul mate, Avery, the ballet director. Her first performance brought the audience to their feet, but when she was chosen for a principal part in another ballet, a fellow dancer had her doubting her ability and Avery’s devotion.

    While searching for additional dancers for the corps de ballet, ballet master, Avery Parsons DuBois, watched Cosette dance and was captivated when she performed a grand jetè that soared further and higher than anyone he has ever seen. Mesmerized, he was drawn to the dancer and fell in love with her. He offered her a position in the ballet, but when she began to doubt her ability and his love for her, he had to do something. He gave her red slippers and told her they were Marie Camargo’s dance shoes… filled with magic.

    Did the red slippers hold the magic that made her a great ballerina or was it Avery’s love?

    Insider Information about Cosette Binet Dubois

    Welcome! We’d like to know more about you. Please add info you’re comfortable sharing.

    Nickname:

    Age: Mon chéri, a lady never gives her age. Ah, but if you and reader promise not to breathe a word of it, I am in my late thirties.

    Gender: Female

    Birthplace: Paris, France

    Profession: I am a dancer in the Paris Opera Ballet Company.

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    In the world of classical ballet, our instrument is our body, which is complicated, diverse, functional, imposing and at the very least – aesthetically pleasing. What I mean is, my profession demands what I look like. In dance, the body creates the illusion that goes from head to toe, limbs and torso create the reach and length. Weight, bulk and bulges, and yes, breasts, must never interfere with a seamless, sculptured quality. The only place I can declare my individuality is my face and even then, often make up is used to make that part of fade so all that is seen are the shapes we create with our dancing and bodies.

    That is a long answer to tell you I have been describes as slight, willowy, without curves, and small waisted.

    What are your pronouns?

    Madam is my pronoun. It is more a title awarded to the company’s prima ballerina. It is how the dancers in the company address me.

    Do you believe in love at first sight?

    (Madam smiled and gave a slight chuckle) I would say it was love at our first dance. I remember it quite well. I could never forget it.

    I was waiting for my turn to audition for the ballet master, Avery Parsons. The orchestra was rehearsing. I was so nervous, and I needed to warm up. You see, I lived with my parents in an apartment at the palace. My parents both worked for the royal family. I had little room to practice. And here I was in a great room, the orchestra playing. I couldn’t not dance. I knew every step, every gesture.

    I never saw Avery standing at the door until I danced in front of him. I stopped not because he was there, but rather the next part was a pas de deux. I required a male partner. On cue, he began to dance with me. We have been dancing ever since.

    Do you believe in magic?

    How can I not. I did get my place on the corps de ballet and even a solo. I was nervous. Not only was I to dance for the Queen of France, but also for the great prima ballerina, my idol, Maria Carmago.

    No matter how much I practiced I wasn’t perfect enough. That was when Avery brought me a gift.

    It was the afternoon before the performance. He gave me red ballet slippers. They were tattered and used, but he told me they had belonged to Maria Carmago herself and held the magic that would make me a great dancer.

    I knew they weren’t the great ballerina’s dancing slippers. But I fell deeper in love with my Avery, if that is at all possible. He was all the magic I needed.

    What is your astrological sign?

    Avery is an excellent astrologer. He descends from a long line of druid grand masters. Of course he thinks that part of his family history is fantasy. I don’t know, there are times I believe he can make anything happen. But I digress. You asked about my astrological sign. I was born in early April mine is the fire sign, Aries.

    I’m told, mostly by Avery, that the sign fits me. I am a gifted, eager dancer that is intellectual and affectionate. I do try my best.

    Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?

    I dressed in my costume at every performance and never tired of it. I actually miss it. What I haven’t told you is I have had to leave my beloved dance. I have taken ill, quite ill, in fact.

    Avery has done everything he possibly could, but even my druid grand master cannot cure me.

    I am content to teach others, make them the best dancers they can be.

    If a place where you shop installed benches in various sections, where would you sit?

    If I were to sit on a bench, I would sit as close to my Avery as possible… wherever he was sitting. (a small chuckle) He would sit squarely in the center of the bench.

    What color best describes you?

    Red, the color of fire describes me best. I can sometimes be stubborn, volatile, and passionate.

    Who is the one person who can convince you to do something you know you shouldn’t?

    Avery. Avery. Avery.

    Where to buy The Red Slippers

    Amazon https://tinyurl.com/TheRedSlippers

    Ruth A Casie Social Media

    Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after.  Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!

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  • Anthology,  Science Fiction Romance

    Last week in print and it’s a #FreeBook until Sep 16th Package Deal #SingleParent #Romance #RLFblog

    Edit: Amazon pulled this book early. I'm sorry, but it is no longer available.

    Last week in print and it's a #FreeBook until Sep 16th Package Deal, a single dad romance anthology #SingleParent #Romance #RLFblog

    Final week in print and it's Free until Sep 16th!

    Families come in all shapes and sizes. Divorced, widowed, adopted, blended, fostered, gay or straight -- each family has unique tale. Join these authors as they tell stories of amazing single dads who find love in unexpected places. Laugh, cry, get a little hot, maybe even throw your phone. Don't say we didn't warn you.

    Join these authors as they show off these amazing single dads! Featuring Stories by: Kayelle Allen, Rae Tina, Rhylie Matthews, L.P. Guleva, C. E. Lashua, Jenni Lynn, and Kaci Rose.

    This is a multi-author anthology. Stories may come with a trigger warning and end on a cliff-hanger please be aware before reading. Cover by Eve Graphic Design.

    Where to Buy Package Deal

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/PackageDealSingleDadAnthology

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    Kayelle Allen writes stories filled with misbehaving droids, immortal gamers, and warriors who purr. She is the author of multiple books, novellas, and short stories, a US Navy veteran, and has been married so long she's tenured. Meet Kayelle and become a Tarthian Empire citizen (and an immortal), among other reader exclusives. KayelleAllen.com/immortality Art ~ Sci-Fi ~ Romance ~ Space Opera
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