Character Interviews

Interviews with a character from a book

  • Character Insider,  Paranormal

    Get the inside scoop on Gale Booher from A Witch’s Quandary by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery

    Get the inside scoop on Gale Booher from A Witch's Quandary by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #MysteryA Broken Engagement leads to the discovery of stolen magic and malice in Tena Stetler’s new paranormal romance/mystery. Someone is being blackmailed. A member of the Witch’s Council is corrupt. Will Dillon and Gale uncover the truth in time?

    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 A Witch’s Quandary.

    A Witch’s Quandary by Tena Stetler

    Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Gale’s engagement is off because she refuses to leave her thriving business in Ireland to follow Dillon to Scotland. Her family and friends are on the emerald isle. Yet, when Dillon returns with the whole story and asks for her help, she must follow her heart.

    Becoming a Solicitor, then partner in the family law firm was never Dillon’s dream. Now it’s his nightmare. Called to Scotland, his father demands he take his rightful place in the firm or be disowned and disinherited. Something is terribly amiss in the firm and family.

    During Gale and Dillon’s investigation, they discover the enforcer for the Demon Overlord is also delving into rumors the firm is acting illegally. Magic has been stolen, someone is being blackmailed, and a member of the Witch’s council is corrupt. If Gale and Dillon want a life together in Ireland, they have to unearth secrets threatening to destroy the firm and family in Scotland.

    Insider Information about Character Name

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

    Age: never ask a woman her age. But I’ll say thirty something
    Gender: Female
    Birthplace: Ireland
    Profession: Apothecary/New Age Store Owner – Witch

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    I have Irish cream complexion that burns easily, ginger colored hair that waves to the middle of my back. I usually have it pulled back in a long braid. Taller than most with a willowy build. My large emerald green eyes is my best asset. So I’m told.

    What is your middle name?

    Erin. I’m named after my aunt.

    How well does your name fit your personality?

    Very well. Gale because I am an earth, wind, and fire who can command the elements. Middle name is after my aunt, who I look a lot alike and have a lot of the same traits.

    Do you believe in love at first sight?

    Yes and no. I fell head over heels with a Scottish man, only to have him break my heart. Then drag me into his family mess.

    Do you believe in magic?

    Most definitely. I am a witch after all.

    What is your astrological sign?

    Aquarius

    Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?

    I love to dress casually, although I do wear a lot of long skirts in bright colors and patterns.

    Favorites:

    Smell – Lilac
    Color – red
    Taste – Pizza
    Sound – Soft faery wind chimes blowing in the breeze
    Texture – Soft things.

    Can you:

    Swim? Very well
    Use chopsticks? No
    Roller skate? Yes
    Ski? no
    Fly a plane? no
    Ride a horse? yes

    How good are you with technology?

    I’m quite talented with technology

    What type of music do you like?

    Rock and Roll

    What is your favorite play or theatrical performance?

    Phantom of the Opera

    If you could choose a theme song to play when you entered a scene, which one of the following would fit best:

    Stirring march
    Gentle melody
    Hard rock
    Uplifting and breezy – This one
    Somber and dark
    Which would your author choose for you?
    Hard Rock

    What color best describes you?

    Tie Dyed

    Where to buy A Witch’s Quandary

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/4XrK1L

    Tena Stetler Social Media

    Get the inside scoop on Gale Booher from A Witch's Quandary by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #MysteryTena 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
    Blog Authors’ Secret’s Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/
    My Say What Blog http://www.tenastetler.com/category/my-say-what-blog/
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  • Character Insider,  Suspense

    Get the inside scoop on Gunner from Unbound, Hardcore Inc Book 6 by Britt Jones @BrittJonesauthr #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #instalove

    Get the inside scoop on Gunner from Unbound, Hardcore Inc Book 6 by Britt Jones @BrittJonesauthr #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #instaloveHe lost her once, he won’t the second time. Saving the beautiful redhead has become his obsession.

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

    Unbound, Hardcore Inc, Book 6 By Britt Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense, Instalove

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Hot Hot Hot

    The team’s sniper and scout, he’s always known the role he played on the team. The need to defend was a lesson beaten into him from an early age.

    When he inadvertently leads the very scum he’s hunting to an innocent woman he can’t forgive himself. He will risk everything to save the woman he longs to call his own.

    Authors note:

    Books six through eight in the Hardcore Inc series happen concurrently. I made the decision to hold off releasing the last four books until I could do so as rapid releases ensuring the

    optimal satisfaction for readers. Starting in May the books will all be scheduled. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get preorder and release dates.

    Insider Information about Angel Mateus Johansen

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

    Call Sign: Gunner
    Age: 37
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia
    Profession: Sniper/Scout Retired Army Ranger

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    I’m tall, 6’4″ black hair, black eyes. Built strong.

    What is your name?

    Angel Mateus Johansen. Mateus was my mom’s maiden name. Johansen, I got from the worthless man who sired me.

    How well does your name fit your personality?

    My mom called me her angel. I stopped using that name the day she died. I was no one’s Angel. Until I met Reba. Some times she calls me her angel.

    Do you believe in love at first sight?

    No. Well, I didn’t. Then one day I see this beautiful redhead on the run. One look and… well something happened and can’t stop thinking about her.

    Do you believe in magic?

    No. I believe in payback, some people call it revenge.

    What is your astrological sign?

    Aries, I was born to be a warrior.

    Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?

    I wear black or dark green. Whatever allows me to blend in with the night. My goal as a sniper and scout is to go unseen.

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

    Where I could watch everyone, but I would go unnoticed.

    Get the inside scoop on Gunner from Unbound, Hardcore Inc Book 6 by Britt Jones @BrittJonesauthr #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #instaloveFavorites:

    Color: Red now, the color of Reba’s hair.

    Taste: spicy enchiladas, they remind me of my mother.

    Sound: Reba’s breathing.

    Texture: Reba’s skin.

    Can you:

    Swim? Yes.

    Use chopsticks? Yes

    Roller skate? Why? Never saw the point.

    Ski? Not a pro, but if a mission calls for it, I get the job done.

    Fly a plane? No. I’d like to learn to fly a helicopter

    Ride a horse? Yes, learned as a kid from the neighbor.

    How good are you with technology?

    Good. I can cover in a pinch. Our CO makes sure we all are better than average. He has expectations and none of us want to let him down.

    What type of music do you like?

    Country

    What is your favorite book?

    I don’t have a lot of time to read. Mostly mysteries. I like to figure out who did it.

    What is your favorite movie?

    The Jack Ryan movies. There are crooked people everywhere and too many feel they’re above the law.

    What color best describes you?

    Black

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

    No one. My life. My code.

    Where to buy Unbound, Hardcore Inc series book 6

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BFNYBWCZ
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    Britt Jones Social Media

    I write short and steamy instalove romance with a dash of danger to keep you on the edge of your seat and your heart racing. My heroes are protective and devoted. My heroines are strong and independent. The stories are hot! I currently live in the Big Apple where story inspiration is just a walk out the door. To find out more about my Hardcore Inc series and other releases, please join my newsletter – I promise not to stuff your inbox.  Check out my webpage, too.
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  • Know the Heroine,  Lesbian

    Know the Heroine from You See Me by Gabbi Grey @gabbigrey #RLFblog #lesfic #WriteLGBTQ

    Elouise is recovering from a broken heart by filming in a new movie up in Vancouver, Canada. When she meets Kelci, a make-up artist, sparks fly.  Will they cross borders to find their happily ever after?

    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 heroine, but first, tell us about You See Me.

    You See Me by Gabbi Grey

    Know the Heroine from You See Me by Gabbi Grey @gabbigrey #RLFblog #lesfic #WriteLGBTQGenre LGBTQ romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R!

    Elouise

    After a public break-up with my fiancée, I’ve retrenched in Vancouver, British Columbia to lick my wounds and star in a movie. I’m acting as if everything is okay, but then I meet a woman who sees the real me. Dare I take a chance to find real love?

    Kelci

    I’ve admired Elouise Hynes from afar for years. She’s recently come out of the closet and was dumped just a short time later. I want to offer comfort, but I’m a make-up artist on her movie crew. Can we really form a lasting bond when she lives in LA and I’m staying in Canada?

    Know the Heroine from You See Me

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

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

    Elouise is a huge fan of cat and dog videos.  She’s very much a small-town girl and would much rather hang out at home than go out in the big city.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    She might or might not have a bit of a sweet tooth and might, on occasion, indulge in some ice cream.

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Although the characters she portrays in films often wear dresses, Elouise is very much of the ‘comfort is everything’ motto and she loves her jeans and sweaters.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Growing up in rural Newfoundland, Canada, Elouise learned how to build things, fix things, and to knit.  She’s independent and is fiercely proud to stand on her own.

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

    For Elouise, her first disaster was her first lesbian relationship.  She met a woman she loved and finally came out of the closet only to be dumped publicly and humiliated.  After that, she swore off love.

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

    Elouise loves kids.  She’ll happily get down on their level as she helped raise her younger siblings.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Having grown up in a fishing village in rural Newfoundland, Elouise is accustomed to early hours.  As one of the biggest film actresses in Hollywood, she often has early call times and cheerfully arrives on time, if not early.

    Can she use chopsticks?

    Although she’s lived in Los Angeles for years, and eaten at many different restaurants, chopsticks are her kryptonite.

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

    Elouise is a true Canadian – she loves Tim Hortons Double Double coffee (black coffee with two shots of milk and two sugars).

    What apps would she have on her phone?

    Her fitness app is likely her favorite as she enjoys a sense of accomplishment when she hits her targets.  She also has an apps to order Tim Hortons and Starbucks and, finally, she has an app to listen to her favorite audiobooks – most especially Canadian post-modern literature.

    Android or iPhone?

    Elouise loves her iPhone because she can stream old movies on it.

    Earrings or unpierced ears?

    Her work requires her to have pierced ears, and she loves the teardrop diamond ones.

    Tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Some actresses might have tattoos these days – great makeup is a thing – but Elouise prefers unadorned skin.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Growing up in a rural small-town, she only had the family car or truck to get her around.  When she first got to LA, she was fine with transit.  These days, though, being so famous, she’s more likely to hail a cab.  She tries to nab electric or hybrid ones as she’s worried about the environment.

    Recycle or toss?

    Elouise is an environmentalist all the way.  She’ll go out of her way to find a recycling container and prefers her own refillable water bottle.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy You See Me

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/You
    Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/You-See-Me-Gabbi-Grey-ebook/dp/B0BVRW5SGC
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-see-me-gabbi-grey/1143069019
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/book/you-see-me/id6445718954
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/you-see-me-3

    Gabbi Grey Social Media

    Gabbi lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black.

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  • Contemporary,  What's for Dinner

    What Alice Treemont gives Jace Constant for dinner, in All About Charming Alice by J Arlene Culiner @JArleneCuliner#RLFblog #Contemporary Romance

    What Alice Treemont gives Jace Constant for dinner, in All About Charming Alice by J Arlene Culiner @JArleneCuliner#RLFblog #Contemporary RomanceIn J Arlene Culiner’s recent contemporary romance release, All About Charming Alice, the heroine, Alice Treemont, is a herpetologist who protects snakes and rescues dogs. She lives in a rattling old house in the Nevada desert and cooks vegetarian meals.

    Jace Constant, a well-known writer, is renting a room in Alice’s house, and he’s an out-and-out carnivore… or at least that’s what Alice thinks: “You look like a carnivore to me, not a vegetarian.” A cannibal, a woman-eater.

    True, Jace doesn’t like the desert, dust, dogs, dog hair, and snakes terrify him, but vegetarian fare? Well… he’s willing to try anything!

    J Arlene, 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.

    All About Charming Alice by J Arlene Culiner

    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Alice Treemont has no intention of falling in love. Living in Blake’s Folly, a semi-ghost town, she cooks vegetarian meals, rescues unwanted dogs, and protects the most unloved creatures on earth: snakes. What man would share those interests?

    Jace Constant is in Nevada, doing research for his new book, but he won’t be staying. He’s disgusted by desert dust on his fine Italian shoes and dog hair on his cashmere sweaters. As for snakes, he doesn’t just despise them: they terrify him.

    So why does the air sizzle each time Alice and Jace meet? A romance would entail far too many compromises.

    Let’s chat about what to eat

    Alice Treemont is in her forties. In 2022, she lives in the semi-ghost town of Blake’s Folly, Nevada. She is a vegetarian because she wants to harm no creature. What sort of food does she prepare? How about zucchini fritters made by mixing together whole-wheat flour, eggs, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper? They taste wonderful with fresh yogurt and mint.

    And why not try squares of buttery oven baked polenta (coarsely ground cornmeal) topped with vegetables that have been roasted with fresh garlic, rosemary, and a few drops of olive oil?

    What is the worst meal Alice has ever eaten? Like her author, J. Arlene Culiner, being served a plateful of meatloaf is a nightmare come true.

    As for breakfast, Alice loves a big cup of milky coffee, homemade blueberry muffins, coddled eggs (you have to try those), homemade crusty bread and fresh butter. Yummy!

    Drinks? Jace Constant loves fine wines, and Alice certainly shares his taste.

    As for her animals, Alice feeds the dogs good kibble. The author also feeds kibble to her big beastie, Virgule, and that certainly seems to work perfectly. He’s fourteen years old, but he’s still good at helping me solve grammar problems.

    What Alice Treemont gives Jace Constant for dinner, in All About Charming Alice by J Arlene Culiner @JArleneCuliner#RLFblog #Contemporary Romance

    Where to buy All About Charming Alice (The Wild Rose Press)

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/Charming-Alice

    Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l2VyHtsY7A

    J Arlene Culiner Social Media

    Writer, photographer, social critical artist, and impenitent teller of tall tales, J Arlene Culiner, was born in New York and raised in Toronto. She has crossed much of Europe on foot, has lived in a mud house on the Great Hungarian Plain, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave dwelling, a haunted house on the English moors, and on a Dutch canal. She now resides in a 400-year-old former inn in a French village of no interest where, much to local dismay, she protects spiders, snakes, and all weeds. She particularly enjoys incorporating into mysteries, non-fiction, and romances, her experiences in out-of-the-way communities, and her conversations with very odd characters.
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    Shout out to Rob’s Rescues – founded by a 9-year-old animal activist

    Rob’s Rescues is a non-profit organization in Georgia helping people in need care for and feed their pets. It was founded in 2014 by a then nine-year-old boy. Rob’s Rescues is dedicated to collecting pet food for people in need to reduce shelter surrenders, and to advocating for the adoption of shelter pets. Rob writes monthly articles advocating for shelter animals in the Around About Local Media magazine publications. His column was first published in 2014. He also has pet food collection sites for people in need in the community and interviews amazing people. His interviews appear online once they are published in his column.
    Rob volunteers for Pet Buddies Food Pantry, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and Cobb County Animal Control and collects pet food for these organizations and the communities they serve. He also wants to bring attention to smaller, rural shelters. Mostly he wants to get kids to be Rob’s Rangers to teach kids that they can help shelter animals. Rob has also talked to kids in a classroom setting.
    Rob’s Rescues is a Non-Profit Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
    Website http://www.robsrescues.com/
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  • Bare It All,  Contemporary,  Erotic

    Jamie bares all in Anything You Want by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #Contemporary

    Jamie bares all in Anything You Want by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #ContemporaryJamie’s visit to a hedonistic resort to celebrate her 30th birthday turns seriously sexy and life-changing in Tina Donahue’s contemporary menage Anything You Want. And boy-oh-boy does Jamie get what she wants when hot-as-hell billionaires Creed and Tav make certain this is one birthday she’ll never forget… and will cherish forever.

    Tina, 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.

    Anything You Want by Tina Donahue

    Genre contemporary menage
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    At a hedonistic resort, her indecent cravings are about to be sated…

    With the big three-O only days away, Jamie’s had it with dieting, exercise, and being alone. Off she goes to Wicked Desires, a decadent Caribbean resort where clothing is optional, carnal appetites rule, and food, especially chocolate, is celebrated. If only she had a guy to indulge with…

    How about two? Billionaires Creed and Tav are checking out ideas for their new video game. The play features a resort where anything goes and an unlikely heroine as the star. Jamie’s luscious curves and sweet vulnerability make her the perfect type to base their game on. Since she’s also in IT—having put her dream to create candy on hold—she understands their lingo.

    Hell, their desires are perfectly in tune with hers, whether it’s food play during meals, punishment in the discipline room, or a romantic evening on the beach.

    When it comes to sweet delights and these two hunks…who says she can’t have anything she wants?

    Let’s bare it all and chat about what to wear

    First, what is your name and how old are you?

    I’m Jamie. How old am I? Seriously? *sigh* You would ask that. I’m about to hit the big three-O. *sigh*

    What is the time period in which you live?

    Contemporary.

    Considering the role you play in society, what is expected for you to wear?

    Since I’m in IT (Information Technology) what I wear would be anything that’s not sexy or revealing.

    Do you make your own clothing?

    LOL, god no. I can code, but sew? LOL

    When you wear something different, who’s the first person who notices?

    Well… since I’ve hooked up with Tav and Creed, my luscious billionaires, I guess the answer would be them.

    Tell us your favorite thing to wear.

    Nothing when I’m around my guys.

    When others see you what is their first impression?

    Dunno and don’t care. I used to before meeting Tav and Creed. But now, with them, I only care what they see in me.

    What do you wear to sleep?

    Seriously? When I’m with my two hotter-than-hell billionaires, I don’t wear anything. I’m not crazy. 😊

    Does anyone help you dress (other than a lover)?

    Nope. Having Creed and Tav helping me undress is good enough.

    Have you ever worn:
    a uniform
    Nope… unless you consider an underwire bra part of a uniform. Then, yeah, I have. Totally hate them, but what are you gonna do for support?
    a costume
    Sure, as a kid on Halloween.
    a disguise
    Nope, but during my horrible high school years, I wish I could have.
    an outfit for the opposite gender
    Working in a so-called ‘man’s field’, meaning IT, is bad enough. I don’t want to look like a guy, too.

    Tell us what your author wears when writing about you.

    Aw, Tina – bless her heart – loves to go totally casch. Sweats in the winter, shorts and tank tops in the summer, no makeup either. Most of the time she doesn’t even comb her hair. She’s my hero.

    If your author has a pet, is the pet ever dressed in clothing?

    Now that would be cute, but no. Tina had a pet – LKB (short for Little Kitty Baby) – but LKB passed. A sad, sad day. However, when LKB was around there was no way in hell anyone, not even Superwoman, could have made that cat put on anything. If they’d tried, there would have been serious scratching and gallons of blood.

    Where to buy Anything You Want

    Universal Link: https://books2read.com/b/mYxJ0w

    Tina Donahue Social Media

    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
    On a less serious note she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
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  • Character Insider,  Contemporary

    Get the inside scoop on Padraig ‘Tapper’ Murphy from All Lucked Up by Britt Jones @Brittjonesauthr #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #InstaLove

    Get the inside scoop on Padraig 'Tapper' Murphy from All Lucked Up by Britt Jones @Brittjonesauthr #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #InstaLoveWhat do you do when the woman of your dreams walks into your bar looking for your best friend?

    Britt, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about All Lucked Up.

    All Lucked Up by Britt Jones

    Genre Contemporary Romance Instalove
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): 5 flames

    What do you do when the woman of your dreams walks into your bar looking for your best friend?

    Tapper had quit looking for the right woman until she walked into his bar on St. Patrick’s Day. Suddenly all the stars aligned and he knew she was the one. One glance and his heart threatened to pound out of his chest. She was visiting from Ireland, and he had limited time to convince her that he was the man for her.

    He offered to show her the real New York City the next day. Forty-eight hours later they were both on the precipice of love, when the past tried to steal her from him.

    Would a family secret turn everything upside down?

    Insider Information about Pádraig Murphy

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

    Nickname: Tapper was my call sign in the military. I got it because it’s a common tag for bartenders. I still go by it.

    Age: 38

    Gender: Male

    Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York

    Profession: Bar owner, retired military

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    5’11” in my boots. I’m in good shape, still work out every day as if I was still in the Army. Black hair, blue eyes.

    How well does your name fit your personality?

    I’m the fourth generation to carry the name from when my great-grandfather came to America from Ireland during the famine. I’m also the fourth generation to take control of Murphy’s Pub. The name, bartending, are in my blood. I’m proud of both.

    Do you believe in love at first sight?

    No. Until she walked into my bar. I’ve been round, but she took my breath away. One smile and my heart was gone.

    What is your astrological sign?

    I’m an Aries. My army recruiter snorted when I signed up. He said with that sign I was destined to be a leader.

    Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?

    Casual. T-shirts or soccer jerseys. Jeans or cargo pants. I can cleanup if it means getting a date with the woman of my dreams. For her, I’d do anything.

    Favorites:

    Smell: I love the smell of my old pub. Old wood, pine, citrus and beer.
    Texture: I love to run my hand over the worn wood of the 100 year old bartop at my pub.
    Color: Green. Hey, I’m Irish on both sides of the family.
    Taste: My girl, Maeve. She is so sweet.
    Sound: Maeve’s laugh.

    Can you:

    Swim? Yes (15 meters with my ruck sack)
    Use chopsticks? Like a pro
    Roller skate? Yes. It’s a great cardio exercise.
    Ski? Yes.
    Fly a plane? No, but I can jump out of one.
    Ride a horse? Never tried.

    What type of music do you like?

    I can listen to anything. But I like the nights the all girl Irish band plays at the pub.

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

    My best buddy, Finn. I met him in grade school when his family moved to the hood from Ireland. We were like brothers. Went into the Army together and he works at the pub with me now. We’ve done some crazy thing together, had a lot of laughs and saved each others lives.

    Name a friend who is most likely to:

    Drink too much and need a ride home: Blarney
    Give you a ride home if you drink too much: Not happening. I know my limit. I don’t cross it.
    Need bailing out of jail: Finn
    Bail you out of jail: Finn
    Be in jail with you: Finn
    Bail both of you out of jail: Pops

    Where to buy All Lucked Up

    All Lucked Up is part of a free giveaway in the Luck of the Irish Anthology which will be available from March 13 to the 27th. To get your free copy go to this link.

    Free Anthology : https://dl.bookfunnel.com/7kwc9x9nc6

    On March 30th, All Lucked Up will be available as a standalone on Amazon Kindle Unlimited or purchase price for 99¢

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Britt-Jones/e/B0B3PT38SR

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    I write short and steamy instalove romance with a dash of danger to keep you on the edge of your seat and your heart racing. My heroes are protective and devoted. My heroines are strong and independent. The stories are hot! I currently live in the Big Apple where story inspiration is just a walk out the door. To find out more about my Hardcore Inc series and other releases, please join my newsletter – I promise not to stuff your inbox.  Check out my webpage, too.
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