Know the Hero

Know the Hero includes fun questions about your hero, a cover, blurb, buy links, and author social media.

  • Historical,  Know the Hero,  Suspense

    Know the Hero from Carnal Transgression by Faye Hall @FayeHall79 #RLFblog #Historical #RomanticSuspense

    Know the Hero from Carnal Transgression by Faye Hall @FayeHall79 #RLFblog #Historical #RomanticSuspenseWhen Constance’s life comes under threat in Faye Hall’s new Historical Romantic Suspense, Carnal Trangression, Seamus has to choose between following the law and protecting the woman he loves from a killer.

    Faye, 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 Carnal Transgression.

    Carnal Transgression by Faye Hall

    Genre Historical Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): M

    Constance Dunbar is desperate to discover who killed her sister. Her plea for help is ignored by the local police, so she advertises for a private investigator. Seamus Tynedale answers the ad, and she immediately recognizes him as the friendly stranger whose arms held her so tenderly as she wept after her sister’s death.

    Seamus longed to be reunited with the dark-haired beauty who’d kissed him in the churchyard. When he ends up working for her as a private investigator, he knows that his position as a police constable needs to remain a secret due to her mistrust of the department.

    As Seamus hunts for the murderer, he finds himself lured into a den of secrets and lies tracing back eighteen years to Ireland, and it all seems to be connected to Constance. Seamus delves into Constance’s past, hoping to understand the secrets she’s so intent on keeping hidden. What he finds is a passion that ignites his heart and captivates his senses.

    When Constance’s life comes under threat, Seamus has to choose between following the law and protecting the woman he loves from a killer. Will he be able to safeguard Constance, or will he lose her to the evil that seems to have followed her to Australia?

    Know the Hero from Carnal Transgression

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

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

    Go for a walk.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Fresh bread.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    Jeans and cotton shirt.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Yes, he’s very skilled.

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

    He’s been having trouble solving a case and he’s getting quite frustrated, so a walk in the cool night air usually helps to clear his mind and collect his thoughts.

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

    He keeps to himself mostly.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Usually in need of a coffee.

    How does he handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    Quietly yet politely.

    Valet or takes care of himself?

    He takes care of himself.

    Necktie/cravat or open shirt?

    Open shirt unless he’s in uniform.

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    Rolled up unless he’s in uniform.

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    He has natural reddish hair.

    Carriage or horseback?

    Probably horseback, but he’s very capable of driving a dray wagon when needed.

    Where to buy Carnal Transgression

    Publisher https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/carnal-transgression
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/carnal-transgression-1

    Faye Hall Social Media

    Faye Hall is an author of steamy Australian Historical Romantic Suspense novels, including the Sins of the Virtuous series. Born and raised in North Queensland, Australia, she uses the tales of local history, and the struggles and adventures of her own family, to bring her characters to life in a uniquely, rural setting.

    Website https://www.fayehall.com.au
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  • Christmas or Holiday,  Know the Hero

    Know the Hero from Christmas Knight by Britt Jones @BrittJonesAuthr #RLFblog #HolidayRomance

     

    Know the Hero from Christmas Knight by Britt Jones @BrittJonesAuthr #RLFblog #HolidayRomanceWhen he stops a mugging will a reclusive billionaire be forced back into the limelight to protect an innocent woman from his past?

    Britt, 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 Christmas Knight.

    Christmas Knight by Britt Jones

    Genre Instalove Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Marcy

    I’m alone in a new city, left behind by a sister I barely know for the first holiday without my parents. Suffice it to say, there isn’t any jingle in my bells this Christmas.

    That is, until a knight in a shining Santa suit rescues me from a mugging. Turns out he’s my neighbor. My sexy neighbor. And despite the way we met, his kindness and rock-hard abs might just be what I need to light my Christmas tree.

    Quinn

    I’ve been keeping a low profile, staying out of the news, giving up the hope of more to maintain a little peace in my life.

    All that flies out the window the moment I rescue my neighbor from a mugging. The immediate need to protect her kicks in—it’s in my DNA—but something is different about Marcy.

    Know the Hero from Christmas Knight

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

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

    He will usually meditate or do Jiu Jitsu on the rooftop to relax. Trained in martial arts he finds the practice relaxing. But his secret pleasure is binge watching action movies. He can almost recite all the Die Hard movies.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    He’s vegetarian and loves crispy fried vegetarian dumplings.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    Loose pants, sweats or soft cargo style and T-shirts.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Yes. He’s pretty handy around the building he owns and worked on the crew that did the remodeling. Although he’s got money he wants to be an everyman’.

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

    He tried to help someone with emotional issues and it backfired on him, drawing attention to him he and ruining his career.

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

    Although trained as a fighter, he is truly a gentle soul and would get down to a child’s level to be less intimidating.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Calm. He likes to start his days with meditation.

    Can he use chopsticks?

    A pro.

    Does he drink coffee?

    No, he prefers tea but keeps coffee for friends.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    He treats his phone as a tool. He would have stock market and investment sites, travel and directions. He isn’t a game player.

    Android or iPhone?

    I-phone

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Short scruff beard partly to disguise his well know face.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Unadorned.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Has personal vehicles, but tries to use public when he can.

    Recycle or toss?

    Recycle.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Christmas Knight

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPCKBQGQ

    Bernadette Jones Social Media

    Romantic Suspense Writer, Never Give Up-er, First Wives Club-er, Lifelong Dream Achiever & Mom.

    Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, Washington, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts, and now New York.

    Books and music filled her life as she, her dad and two brothers traveled the country. She would sit in the back seat of the car—her older brother always got to ride shotgun—listening to the current music on the radio, looking out the window and spinning a story based on a phrase she’d heard in the lyrics. Traveling the country, the music changed from state to state, as did the stories. To this day, she enjoys a wide variety of music and book genres.

    After a career in corporate writing, she’s decided to settle down and put pen to paper doing what she loves. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s bringing her stories and characters to life.

    If you’re interested in learning more and being the first to hear about new releases, visit her website at BernadetteJones.com

    Website https://www.bernadettejones.com/
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  • Contemporary,  Know the Hero

    Know the Hero from Makin’ Amends by LizAnne Axtel @lizanneaxtel #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Know the Hero from Makin' Amends by LizAnne Axtel @lizanneaxtel #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceIt’s a fresh start for Brody in LizAnne Axtel’s new steamy short, Makin Amends. But how can he make amends to his beautiful coworker when he doesn’t know what he did wrong?

    LizAnne, 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 Makin’ Amends.

    Makin’ Amends by LizAnne Axtel

    Genre Contemporary

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Waking one morning with no clue where he is, or who he’s been with, Brody Morris realizes his life is a total mess. He’s been riding a downward spiral since his discharge from the service and now he’s hit rock bottom. Only one hope remains—the support of a friend. Brody arrives at Turquoise Creek Ranch a broken but determined man.

    Working with horses is Meghan Hill’s dream job and she won’t do anything to jeopardize her position at Turquoise Creek Ranch. When the new hire doesn’t remember her, or their spectacular night together after the boss’s wedding, she’s determined to keep her distance.

    Until the day he discovers her vomiting behind a hay bale and everything changes.

    Know the Hero from Makin’ Amends

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

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

    In the past Brody would hit the bars and find a willing woman. Now? Streaming a movie or researching an interesting topic fill his time. When the boredom pushes him toward his old lifestyle, he uses calming visualizations to remain centered.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    A huge sub sandwich—usually roast beef and cheese, but definitely dripping with extra mayo, pickles and jalapeños. If there’s horseradish sauce, he’s in heaven.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    Jeans and a tee shirt. Luckily he doesn’t have to change his style for his new job at Turquoise Creek Ranch. But when working with horses, he’s going to have to exchange his athletic shoes for boots!

    Does he know how to fix things?

    He can jury-rig things together with the best of them—a skill he perfected in the service. But really fixing something properly? Not so much.

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

    He’s never had much experience around kids, so he’s leery at first. But once he gets to know them, he’s more comfortable.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    DO NOT talk to this man until he’s had coffee!

    Can he use chopsticks?

    Not so well. Doesn’t care for Chinese food, so considers chopsticks pretentious.

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

    See above. :) He likes his coffee black and on the bitter side. When the occasion calls for a ‘damn fancy coffee’, he’ll choose espresso and complain the cup is too small.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    He’s not a gamer, so there’s only a simple solitaire game. Some messaging apps (because of course everyone has to use something different), apps from food places he doesn’t go to anymore, movie streaming services. Every so often he looks through the apps and decides he needs to delete some, but never really gets around actually pushing the button.

    Android or iPhone?

    Android.

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Keeps his beard close cut. The scruffy look works for him. He has in the past, however, shaved his head.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Nope. He has scars. That’s enough decoration for him.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Personal vehicle. A somewhat junky sedan gets him where he needs to go.

    Recycle or toss?

    Recycle. The world is in enough trouble without adding more to the garbage dumps. Recycling gives Brody a sense of satisfaction reminiscent of when he was overseas. It’s just saving the world in another way.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Makin’ Amends

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8K64V8H

    LizAnne Axtel Social Media

    A writer once wanted to write different things
    Like short little tales of the joy loving brings,
    True lovers who struggle with all of life’s stings.
    Instalove magic to tug your heartstrings.
    A little bit hot, a little more steamy,
    And always, you know, with heroes so dreamy
    With a promise the endings happy will be,
    This pen name was formed by author *lizzie.
    Her brain is a library with stories to tell,
    She writes and she hopes you’ll like them as well.

    Website www.lizziestarr.com
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  • Historical,  Know the Hero

    Know the Hero from Prophecies and Promises the new #HistoricalRomance by Alana Lorens @AlexanderLyndi #RLFblog #Pirates

    Know the Hero from Prophecies and Promises the new #HistoricalRomance by Alana Lorens @AlexanderLyndi #RLFblog #PiratesWhen the ‘good’ man is bad, and the ‘bad’ man is good, how’s a young woman to choose? In Prophecies And Promises, Alana Lorens whips up a tale of pirates, stormy seas, wartime heroics, and a love triangle set in Key West, Florida during the Spanish-American War.

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

    Prophecies and Promises by Alana Lorens

    Genre historical romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    Tamsyn McKiernan thinks her dreams have come true. She’s engaged to a dashing Key West bachelor and finally in her widowed father’s good graces. But in her heart, she knows something’s wrong. She loves the ocean and the quiet pleasures of nature—so what does the aristocratic life she’ll lead truly hold for her?

    Mercenary captain Drake Ashton is neck deep in preparations for the Spanish-American War, running guns and other supplies to Cuban natives who want out from under their Spanish masters. He and his brother Freddie risk their lives daily, focused on saving his friends on the island. Nothing else matters but his mission.

    A chance encounter with a spiny sea urchin brings the two together, and neither of their lives will ever be the same again.

    Know the Hero from Prophecies and Promises

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

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

    Picks up a pencil and begins sketching. He likes to draw natural scenes, things he remembers from his travels around the Caribbean, but he chooses a different subject after he meets a mysterious woman on a beach.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Whatever’s available, especially local ethnic dishes

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    Practical, working shirts and pants, nothing frilly or involved. Good solid boots, with roughed-up soles so he doesn’t slip on the deck of the Raven.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    He’d better! When you have an old Spanish galleon at your command, you’d best believe something’s always breaking! Seriously, though, Drake Ashton has been sailing since he was a boy growing up in the Florida Keys, and he knows every nail and pulley on his boat.

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

    He pulls quite the stunt when he abducts Tamsyn from her engagement ball. It all works out perfectly, but when she insists on returning home to save him from the consequences of his rash act, he had no idea that her fiancé Thatcher Winslow would threaten to put her in a mental hospital as a result.

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

    He loves children—in the rebel camp at Matanzas, Cuba, he teaches them to play baseball and basically “Big Brothers” all of them.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    He’s an early riser, for the most part. Ship life begins at sunrise, so he’s learned to adapt.  He’s also ready to go as soon as he gets out of bed—no sleepy dragging about. But a cup of coffee or mug of rum certainly helps start the day.

    How does he handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    He’s equally comfortable in a society ballroom, having been taught good manners by his late mother. Part of his pirating profession involves being able to move along the edge of society, so he can pick up useful information and blend in when he needs to. That’s how he can be at the New Year’s ball and rescue Tamsyn from being a wallflower when Thatcher leaves her on her own, vulnerable to the society gossips.

    Valet or takes care of himself?

    He has a cabin boy who tidies, etc., but he’s a man who looks after his own needs.

    Necktie/cravat or open shirt?

    Open shirt, definitely. One needs a little freedom of movement to work on a ship or pull off capers. 😊

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    Likely rolled up. Same reason as above.

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Drake is a big fan of natural all around, so no wigs here. UNLESS it’s necessary as a disguise for a caper.

    Carriage or horseback?

    There isn’t much opportunity for a sailor to ride horseback, and he wouldn’t usually take a carriage for himself alone. But he does have opportunities to squire a pretty lady around town, and for her, he’ll snag a carriage.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Prophecies and Promises

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Prophecies-Promises-Alana-Lorens-ebook/dp/B09THTHV6H
    Amazon Paperback https://www.amazon.com/Prophecies-Promises-Alana-Lorens/dp/1509241442
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/prophecies-and-promises-alana-lorens/1141068092?ean=9781509241446
    Publisher https://shop.aer.io/TheWildRosePress/p/Prophecies_and_Promises/9781509241446-11180?ni=true
    Book Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFWs54EUJeU

    Alana Lorens Social Media

    Alana Lorens has been a published writer for more than forty years. Currently a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, she loves her time in the smoky blue mountains. One of her novellas, That Girl’s The One I Love, is set in the city of Asheville during the old Bele Chere festival. She lives with her daughter, who is the youngest of her seven children, and five crotchety cats.
    Website https://wordpress.com/page/alana-lorens.com/21
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    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Alana-Lorens/e/B005GE0WBC/

     

  • Know the Hero,  Suspense

    Know the Hero from Trophy by Nancy Loyan @nlsscribe #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Know the Hero from Trophy by Nancy Loyan @nlsscribe #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Nancy Loyan, 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 Trophy.

    Trophy by Nancy Loyan

    Genre Romantic suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    “Our World” is a respected news magazine, exploring issues and people who impact the world. Each novel showcases one of their award-winning journalists, as they conduct a life-altering investigation.

    Journalist Quinn Morgan is investigating human and sex trafficking. Her quest leads her to a deserted Texas road, and Ebony Withers. This chance encounter changes her story, and her life.

    Know the Hero from Trophy

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

    Forrest is 45, sparkling smile with even, white teeth. Has a classical nose, dimples, strong cheekbones, glittering aquamarine eyes. He’s fit and over six-feet tall. He looks very New England preppie.

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

    Forrest Armitage, being a U.S. Senator doesn’t have a lot of free time. He reads, enjoying political and legal topics and political memoirs. He works out in his home gym. He loves to play the piano for stress relief. Visiting his parents at their New England compound, and being out on their boat is a joy. He holds long discussions with his advisor/campaign manager, Evan Hollings.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    He is vegetarian and enjoys a good vegetable pizza and would like brownies and cookies, plus apple pie.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    He has to dress like a polished professional, in designer suits and accessories, for business, but prefers to be casual preppie. His favorite outfit to relax in is a fleece jogging suit.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    If he had to, he would. He was in the armed forces and is quite industrious.

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

    He’s comfortable around children, gets on their level to relate to them. He’s kind, empathetic and has a sense of humor. He’s like to have his own, some day.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Grab a mug of strong, black coffee, and hit his gym for his daily workout.

    Can he use chopsticks?

    Yes, as he has even traveled to China.

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

    Strong black coffee. He also like wine and champagne. A beer with pizza is perfect.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    The major ones. He’s a news junkie and anything related to current events. Mapping software to tell him where he is, and to show him where he’s going. Weather reports. Note-taking apps.

    Android or iPhone?

    The latest I-Phone

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Clean-shaven. A neat nick.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Not on him. He takes his squeaky clean image seriously. His image and reputation are everything.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Personal vehicle, but usually a chauffeur-driven limousine. Has a private jet at his disposal.

    Recycle or toss?

    He’s an environmental advocate, and would recycle.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Trophy

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Trophy-Our-World-Nancy-Loyan-ebook/dp/B09Q4P2Y1C/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trophy-nancy-loyan/1140940107?ean=2940166305091

    Nancy Loyan Social Media

    Purveyor of the written word, Nancy Loyan has been writing, ever since she began composing picture books for fellow students in elementary school. During the past twenty-five years, she has pursued writing professionally. She has covered the gambit, from penning history books on Cleveland, Ohio, to writing for local, regional and national publications, specializing in construction, architecture, design, profiles, histories, antique safes, science and Middle Eastern dance.
    A graduate of John Carroll University, Nancy holds a BSBA in marketing. She also holds Associate degrees from Cuyahoga Community College in marketing and business management.
    Nancy was commissioned to write and coordinate publication of a local history book,
    On the Threshold of a New Century: The City of South Euclid, 1967-1999. In 2008, Nancy was selected to research and write the narrative of an upscale coffee table book, Cleveland, Ohio: A Photographic Portrait, published by Twinlights Publishing out of MA, a local bestseller.
    Nancy loves to write fairy tales for adults, that unlock the barriers to love.
    In Spring, 2011, her first novel, Paradise Found, multicultural women’s fiction set in the exotic Seychelles Islands, was published. After, she had five women’s fiction/romance novels published with Crimson Romance (now a division of Simon and Schuster): Lab Test, Wishes and Tears, The Right Combination, Hearts of Steel and Special Angel. She has since regained the rights and has republished several of these titles. Her first foray into self-publishing was her historical women’s fiction novel, Champagne for Breakfast. Her novels, A Kiss in the Rain and A Cloud Over the Sun are set at the esteemed Chautauqua Institution in New York State, where she has taught writing, and has spoken before its Literary Circle. In 2015, her novel was featured in the Chautauqua Bookstore, where she held a successful book signing in the famous Author’s Alcove. She was interviewed for an article in The Chautauquan Daily newspaper and was a guest on WJTM-Jamestown, New York radio.
    She subsequently published a speculative science fiction novel, Afterlife, and wrote a stand-alone sequel to Lab Test, creating the Animal Attraction Series. Her novella, Giraffe-d, is part of that series,
    During the Covid pandemic, she wrote and published six novels. He suspense, A Cloud Over the Sun, set at the Chautauqua Institution, is a stand-alone sequel to A Kiss in the Rain, and part of the CHQ Series. She also wrote a small-town dance series, Pharaoh’s Daughters (Dancing to a Different Drummer, Dancing in the Dark, Dancing on Air). She also completed a stand-alone sequel in the Animal Attraction Series, Mouse-Trapped. She also wrote a political suspense, Trophy.
    Nancy also has instructed writing for the Cuyahoga County Public Library system and the Shaker Arts Council. She has had numerous speaking engagements and book signings. In 2017, she was interviewed on a local cable television show, Cable 9’s “Mind, Body, Spirit.”
    When not writing, Nancy teaches Middle Eastern dance as “Nailah.” She has incorporated dance and writing into a contemporary, small-town series, Pharaoh’s Daughters (Dancing to a Different Drummer, Dancing in the Dark, Dancing on Air). She enjoys traveling the world, and shares her life with her husband and English Pointer.
    Nancy is very active on social media. She has an author page (Nancy Loyan), a dance page (Nailah) on Facebook. She is also active on Goodreads, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and Pinterest.
    Nancy’s writing website is www.NancyLoyan.com
    Nancy’s dance website is www.NailahDance.com
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  • Gay or MM,  Know the Hero

    Read the novel Stanley’s Christmas Redemption by Gabbi Grey @gabbigrey #RLFblog #GayRomance #MMRomance

    Read the novel Stanley's Christmas Redemption by Gabbi Grey @gabbigrey #RLFblog #GayRomance #MMRomanceWhat happens when a selfish man is faced with the most daunting task of his life? Will Stanley step up and be the man he’s capable of being, or will he turn tail and run at the slightest sign of trouble? And what will that mean for the caring counselor and orphan boy counting on him?

    Gabbi, 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 Stanley’s Christmas Redemption.

    Stanley’s Christmas Redemption by Gabbi Grey

    Genre gay romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Stanley

    I have life figured out—a good job, a nice car, and an ex-boyfriend whose heart I broke. But then my half-brother dies unexpectedly, and I go back to our hometown to settle his affairs. A quick trip before Christmas. Instead, I get the shock of my life. Do I face this new challenge or do what I’ve always done—run? Or will I stay and get to know the most amazing man I’ve ever met and take on a responsibility I’ve never dreamed of facing? This will be a holiday season like no other.

    Justin

    I’m a therapist who helps people deal with grief. My life is fulfilling. So what if I’ve been single for years? I have the kids I counsel and co-workers I adore. Maybe I’m tired of going home to an empty house and not looking forward to another Christmas alone. But I’m not going to be taken in by some slick city guy who can’t wait to leave town. I’m not going to upend my life just because I’ve met the man of my dreams. Right?

    This is an 85k opposites-attract instalove mid-angst gay romance novel. Previously published in the charity anthology Secret Santa: A Romance Collection, the story has quadrupled in size with more love, laughs, and a touch of Christmas magic.

    Know the Hero from Stanley’s Christmas Redemption

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

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

    Well, I certainly don’t watch Christmas movies or anything so frivolous. I’ll spend my time scouting out companies looking who need additional funding. Or check my portfolio. Until I’m thrust into the role of guardian and am suddenly responsible for my orphaned eight-year-old nephew. Then it’s kid’s movies with him, and scouring parenting websites once he’s gone to bed. Oh, and maybe making out with the kid’s sexy counselor.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Pizza. Oh my God, pizza. Especially from that little store around the corner.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    My preference? T-shirt and jeans. I do love me some casual. For business? Suits all the way – have to demonstrate how successful I am, even if I don’t always feel that way.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    I used to live in a cabin in the woods with my ex-boyfriend while we built our dream house. Fixing things is easy for me. So’s cooking. Baking? Not so much. Fixing broken and damaged kids? Not in my wheelhouse. But sometimes we don’t have a say in how our lives will change in an instant.

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

    I tried a permanent relationship with a man I loved. I thought I was up to the task, and that we were going to be together forever. But when he wanted to adopt, or find a surrogate, or become a foster parent, I panicked. I didn’t see myself giving up my carefree lifestyle to care for a little thing that would demand so much attention. And I thought I got away scot-free. Until karma caught up with me. So can I do a relationship now? Or am I still the selfish SOB everyone thinks I am?

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

    Children? I don’t do children. Not a thing. Unless my half-brother dies and leaves me guardian to his beloved son. Suddenly I have to step up. Am I up for the task?

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    I’m a jump-out-of-bed fully awake and ready to start my day. Good thing now I’m facing being responsible for another human being. A little one who depends on me.

    Can he use chopsticks?

    I’m urbane and love multicultural food, so I’m proficient at chopsticks.

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

    I drink black coffee. Unless I’m super nervous and trying to buy time – then I request low-fat milk and artificial sweetener.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    Apps? Anything to do with business. And health. After turning forty-five, I took a good look in the mirror and decided to take my health seriously. Even former friends who are mad at me have noticed I’m fitter than I’ve been for a long time.

    Android or iPhone?

    iPhone because I’m on call with my business all the time. And it’s great when I need to lend the phone to a certain sexy counselor who needs to make a video call with his parents at Christmas.

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Clean-shaven. I’m a high-powered executive, and it’s expected of a successful entrepreneur such as myself.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    A tattoo? Never. Absolutely.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    I love my little sports car – it’s great for getting around downtown Vancouver. Except when I face becoming a family man and suddenly, I’m considering getting a hybrid SUV.

    Recycle or toss?

    Despite appearing as someone disinterested in environmental issues, I’m very focused on keeping the earth as pristine as possible. I’m a recycle all the way kind of guy.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Stanley’s Christmas Redemption

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZD95NH7
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