Series Feature

For books in a series. Does not include anthologies by multiple authors.

  • Gay or MM,  Science Fiction Romance,  Series Feature

    Read the series: Genj by Jessica E Subject @jsubject #RLFblog #SciFiRomance #MMRomance #WriteLGBTQ

    Read the series: Genj by Jessica E Subject @jsubject #RLFblog #SciFiRomance #MMRomance #WriteLGBTQIn Jessica E Subject’s newest sci-fi mm romance, GENJ, Utahn never expected his best friend’s older brother to reciprocate his feelings. Genj is a space racer, and everyone in the universe knows they rarely commit. When the two get together, sparks fly. But can Genj and Utahn make a relationship work from planets apart?

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

    Genj in the Kaddim Brothers

    Genre SciFi MM Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Genj is a cinnamon roll alpha. Even as one of the circuit’s best space racers, he’s shy and rather clumsy. Not qualities anyone wants in a mate, especially the omega he’s crushed on for years. But when Genj invites Utahn on a whim to visit him for a weekend, the omega agrees.

    Utahn never expected his best friend’s older brother to reciprocate his feelings. Genj is a space racer, and everyone in the universe knows they rarely commit. When the two get together, sparks fly. And what once seemed impossible becomes a dream come true.

    But situations change. And past relationships have a way of interfering with new ones. Can Genj and Utahn work through past traumas, or were they never meant to be more than a childhood crush?

    Which book is this in the series?

    Genj is the second book in the Kaddim Brothers series

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    There are three books planned for this series, but I do have plans for other scifi romance stories that are set in the same universe.

    How many books are completed?

    The first two books are completed, and I am writing the third.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Vawn – Vawn and Ojokun

    Genj – Genj and Utahn

    Ret – Ret and Ilam

    Xac and Qé are secondary characters who are important in all three stories.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    This series is about the Kaddim Brothers finding unexpected love.

    Read the series: Genj by Jessica E Subject @jsubject #RLFblog #SciFiRomance #MMRomance #WriteLGBTQ

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Book one – Vawn

    Book two – Genj

    Book three – Ret

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I enjoyed writing the stories of three brothers who are all different. And they each find love in different ways. It was a lot of fun exploring their different personalities.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    My other series are:

    Alien Next Door (Alien Adoration, Alien Admirer, Alien Attraction),

    Shifter Towers (Bunny Omega on the Run, Mink Omega in Hiding, Pika Omega Plus One, His Omega on Stage, Demon on Jackson Street),

    Galactic Defenders (Bryce, Jager, Gib and the Tibbar, Tayrym),

    The Underground (Never Gonna Let You Go, Never Gonna Desert You, Never Gonna Say Goodbye).

    And I have many other individual titles, including: Made For Her, Accidental Romance, Always Her Wingman, Sexy Suitors from Space, Beyond Reach, Cosmic Sutra, It Took A Zombie Apocalypse, Alien Lover, The Power of Three, Crash Landing, The Star Princess, Hey Santa, Celestial Seduction, Beneath the Starry Sky, Unknown Futures, Satin Sheets in Space, Sudden Breakaway, Another Night Another Planet, His Alien Virgin, Her Alien Hero

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    Amazon https://amazon.com/author/jessicasubject

    Books2Read https://books2read.com/ap/nAjAb8/Jessica-E-Subject

    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jessica-e-subject

    Where to buy Genj

    Publisher https://decadentpublishing.com/genj/

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SDLHCMQ/

    Books2Read https://books2read.com/genj

    Jessica E Subject Social Media

    Jessica E Subject is the author of science fiction and paranormal romances, bringing to life a wide variety of characters. In her stories, you could not only meet a sexy alien or a pop star tiger shifter, but also unsuspecting clones and feisty omegas. You may be transported to a dystopian world where rebels are fighting to live and love, or to an alternate reality where shifters live among humans.
    When Jessica is not reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to go to fitness class, listen to BTS, and walk her Great Pyrenees/Retriever her family adopted from the local animal shelter.
    Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two not-so-little children. And she loves to hear from her readers.
    Website https://jessicasubject.com
    Blog https://jessicasubject.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/jsubject
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jessica-E-Subject-author/205759796126370
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  • Paranormal,  Series Feature

    Read the series: Hidden Gypsy Magic by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery

    Read the series: Hidden Gypsy Magic by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #MysteryThe consequences for Gwen a wildlife rehabilitation specialist and Brock a veterinarian in Tena Stetler’s new paranormal romance/mystery/timetravel of Hidden Gypsy Magic come to life in an old house in Salem, a cabin in Maine and a trip back in time to right a wrong. Will they be too late?

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

    Hidden Gypsy Magic in the A Witch’s Journey Series

    Genre: Paranornal Romance/Mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 13

    The Salem Wildlife Sanctuary is Gwen Taylor’s life work. Her Irish Gypsy heritage provides a hidden talent she uses to help the creatures under her care. But even her magical skills can’t help new rescues in dire need of veterinary care.

    The opportunity of signing on as the vet for Gwen’s sanctuary dropped into Brock Scutter’s lap after he expanded his practice to include wildlife. The personal attraction he and Gwen experience is undeniable the more their professional and personal lives collide.

    Touring the only “non-haunted” house in Salem they both feel a spark of magic. A trip to his family’s cabin uncovers a heritage he didn’t know existed. If they want a future together, it means facing the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic and a race against the clock to correct past wrongs.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Hidden Gypsy Magic is book three in the series. All books can be read as standalone.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    Four books are written in the series at this time. There may be more to come.

    How many books are completed?

    Four

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Pepper (a wildlife rehab specialist) and Lathen ( disabled Navy SEAL) – in A Witch’s Journey and A Witch’s Holiday Wedding

    Gwen ( A wildlife rehab specialist) and Brock (veterinarian) – in Hidden Gypsy Magic

    Trinity (assistant at Salem’s Wildlife Sanctuary) Paul (disabled Navy Seal/computer expert) in Chocolate Raspberry Magic

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Wildlife and animal rescue coupled with magic and mystery. With a pay it forward concept.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer

    Pssst…All of A Witch’s Journey Series are available in audiobook. A great way to relax with a feel good book!

    A Witch’s Journey

    A Witch’s Holiday Wedding

    Hidden Gypsy Magic

    Chocolate Raspberry Magic

    Read the series: Hidden Gypsy Magic by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    Wildlife and animal rescue is near and dear to my heart. For many years, I have been involved with several rescue and rehab organizations in my area. This is a way to make my passion come to life.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    A Demon’s Witch Series
    A Demon’s Witch
    A Warlock’s Secret
    A Vampire’s Unlikely Alliance
    An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement
    A Magic Redemption
    A Witch’s Quandary

    Charm Me
    Charm Me Again

    Mystic Maples
    Sequel to Mystic Maples coming soon

    An Angel’s Wylder Assignment – part of the Wylder West series by The Wild Rose Press

    Meringue Snowflake Magic

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    https://www.amazon.com/Tena-Stetler/e/B014E0PEPM

    Where to buy Hidden Gypsy Magic

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gypsy-Magic-Witchs-Journey-ebook/dp/B08FXBNLW5
    Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Gypsy-Magic-Witchs-Journey-ebook/dp/B08FXBNLW5/
    Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Hidden-Gypsy-Magic-Witchs-Journey-ebook/dp/B08FXBNLW5/
    Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/Hidden-Gypsy-Magic-Witchs-Journey-ebook/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hidden-gypsy-magic-tena-stetler/1137482774?
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/hidden-gypsy-magic/id1527513144

    Tena Stetler Social Media

    Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance novels. She has an over-active imagination, which led to writing her first vampire romance as a tween to the chagrin of her mother and delight of her friends.
    With the Rocky Mountains outside her window, she sits at her computer surrounded by a wide array of paranormal creatures, with a Navy SEAL or two mixed in telling their tales. Her books tell stories of magical kick-ass women and strong mystical 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.
    Colorado is her home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. Any winter evening, you can find her curled up in front of a crackling fire with a good book, a mug of hot chocolate and a big bowl of popcorn.
    Website https://www.tenastetler.com
    Authors’ Secret’s Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/
    My Say What Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/my-say-what-blog/
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/TenaStetler
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tenastetler.author
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  • Paranormal,  Science Fiction Romance,  Series Feature

    Read the SciFi Romance series: Destiny (The Sentinel Agency Book 1) by Laurel Richards @Laurel_R_books #RLFblog #SFR #SciFi #Romance

    Read the SciFi Romance series: Destiny (The Sentinel Agency Book 1) by Laurel Richards @Laurel_R_books #RLFblog #SFR #SciFi #RomanceA clairvoyant on the run meets the one man she doesn’t foresee. Secrets, passion, and intrigue collide in Laurel Richards’ new sci-fi romance, Destiny (The Sentinel Agency Book 1).

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

    Destiny in the Sentinel Agency series by Laurel Richards

    Genre Sci-Fi Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Undercover operatives have discovered Delfina has the power of foresight, and they want to capture and use her. Accompanied by her emotional support animal, Delfina uses her ability to stay ahead of her pursuers. The one thing she doesn’t foresee is Rave. The Imperian male claims she’s his genetic match, but he has so many aliases that she’s not sure if he’s the good guy or the bad. Attraction ignites as they are thrown together by mysterious government agents, a wildlife trafficking syndicate, and a covert agency that recruits people with unique talents. Secrets, passion, and intrigue collide in this sci-fi romance.

    Content: m/f romance, love scenes, fight scenes

    Which book is this in the series?

    #1

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    The Sentinel Agency series is a trilogy, so there are three books in total.

    How many books are completed?

    All three books in the series are complete. The second and third books will be released this year.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Each book in the series features members or recruits to the Sentinel Agency, a private security and investigation firm that specializes in unique cases. In Destiny, the stars are Delfina Perry—a foreseer—and Ravinger Ward, who has a heightened talent for reading people. In Talent (book 2), Luka Stiles is a former supermodel with special shifting abilities who teams up with Andromeda, a computer hacker with cybernetic limbs and a robotic service dog. In Strategy (book 3), Ryland Ward is a master strategist, and Dr. Casey Haven is a trans woman with a special healing ability.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    This series is all about superpowers and undercover missions. This is my sci-fi twist on a superhero agency.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Destiny, Talent, and Strategy

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I enjoyed writing all my characters, but I had an especially good time with the pets. Delfina’s emotional support animal, Bulu, is similar to a flying lemur or flying squirrel, only she can change colors like a chameleon. She loves to play with the other characters and with Wulf, Andromeda’s robotic service dog. Writing about Bulu and Wulf made me smile.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    My other sci-fi romance novels include The Colony, Stellar Affair, Fate’s Mission, and Space Race. Paranormal romance readers might enjoy Wild Side, In Her Element, Dragon Tears, or Passion Fire. My fantasy works include Riding the Storm, The Great Road, Vanquished, and Noodles and Noggins. I also write a humorous cozy mystery series that includes The Clam Festival Murders, The Fish Fry Fiasco, The Sand Castle Calamity, The Lobster Trap, and The Shrimp Attack. There’s something for everyone!

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    My books are available at all the major booksellers. You can find the links on my website (https://author-laurelrichards.blogspot.com/) or visit my Amazon Author Page (https://www.amazon.com/author/laurelrichards).

    Where to buy Destiny (The Sentinel Agency Book 1)

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PLDNVS9
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/destiny-laurel-richards/1140835113?ean=2940166313980
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1602993566
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/destiny-302
    Books2Read https://books2read.com/u/47QQzA

    Laurel Richards Social Media

    Laurel Richards is a fiction author with a passion for shifters, space travelers, and other memorable characters. She has gathered inspiration from lots of different sources throughout her life and is here today to share her imagination through storytelling. Laurel writes sci-fi/fantasy, paranormal, and funny mysteries, with various degrees of romance mixed in.
    Website http://author-laurelrichards.blogspot.com/
    Blog https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6035139.Laurel_Richards/blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/Laurel_R_books
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/LaurelRichards
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/laurelrichards
    Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/laurel-richards
    Manic Readers http://www.manicreaders.com/laurelrichards/

     

  • Mystery,  Series Feature

    Read the series: Down at the Shore by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #WomensFiction #Romance #Friendship

    Read Down at the Shore the new #Women's Fiction Romance by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #WomensFiction #Romance #Mystery

    Three women share their pasts and dreams in Karen Cino's new Women's Fiction Romance, Down at the Shore. Together they work together to find fulfillment in their lives.

    Karen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here!

    Please tell us about your series.

    Down at the Shore by Karen Cino

    Genre Women's Fiction Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 17

    Brooke Dascoli is in a relationship that's going nowhere. She moves into the beach house her grandmother left her at the Jersey Shore and forms a friendship with her neighbors, Flo Meadows and Jane Cummings. Flo carries around a huge secret that has haunted her since her first marriage and Jane is having a hard time dealing with a cheating husband who died shortly after their divorce. Together each woman shares their past indiscretions and future dreams, while dealing with loss, renewal and starting over.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Down at the Shore is the first book in the series.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    I plan on this being a three book series.

    How many books are completed?

    I'm working on book 2 in the series.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Brooke Dascoli is the main character in the story and forms a friendship with the two friends who rent next door to her.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    The theme is friendship and three women finding love again after being in tainted relationships.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Down at the Shore Book 1 in the Five Beach Road Series.

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I enjoyed how close the characters become and how the three women all develop a different kind of friendship between the three of them.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    I just completed a 7 book series, Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series.

    I previously wrote two other series: Mystical Wonders 4 book series and Seaside Boulevard a 3 book series.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B008LCG31Y

    Where to buy Down at the Shore

    Publisher Mandolay Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Down-Shore-Five-Beach-Road/dp/B09HFXXNJQ/

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
    Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
    Website http://karencino.com
    Blog http://karencinobooks.com
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008LCG31Y
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4444484.Karen_Cino
    Newsletter http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/home/?u=372e9cad72e3faf1c0a8b9a4e&id=9ac84ba873
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  • Regency,  Series Feature

    Read the series: The Lady and Her Quill by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance

    Read the series: The Lady and Her Quill by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomanceWriting about love and being in love are two very different things. Just ask Lady Alicia and Captain Caulfield two award winning authors who face a challenge to prove who is the better writer.

    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 your series.

    The Lady and Her Quill in the series The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea

    Genre Historical Romance, Regency Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.

    Renowned author Lady Alicia Hartley has lost her muse after a bad review. She blames it all on the author JC Melrose. A chance encounter with a handsome, witty Justin Caulfield has her heart racing, and her muse seemingly back. Is he her savior or her worst nightmare?

    He didn’t see the turbulent ocean. He was too busy dealing with a different tempest.

    The recently retired Captain Justin Caulfield is facing his own demons. As gifted author JC Melrose, his stories honor men who died at the hand of one man. His only focus is to avenge their deaths, that is, until he meets and falls in love with Lady Alicia.

    The two authors take on a writing challenge based on a story of stolen gold taken from the newspaper headlines all to determine the better writer. While researching the story, Lady Alicia is captured by the thieves’ ringleader. Can Lady Alicia turn this mystery into an award-winning story? Can Justin save his real-life heroine? Can they both overcome their own challenges for a happily ever after?

    Which book is this in the series?

    The Lady and Her Quill is book one in this series.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    At this time, there are three books planned for this series. But as ladies are apt to do, others may demand their story be told.

    How many books are completed?

    This is the first completed and being released. Book two is currently in editorial review and due to be released in February 2022.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    The main characters of this series are the ladies who have all graduated from the Sommer-by-the-Sea Female Seminary.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Each book in this series, The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea is about one of the graduates of the Sommer-by-the-Sea Female Seminary. Each lady drives to break from the constraints of the era and strives for independence and self-expression. Mrs. Bainbridge, the head mistress encourages her students’ best skills and teaches them, the author, the doctor, the businesswoman how to succeed within their societal confines.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    The Lady and Her Quill
    The Lady and the Spy
    The Lady and Her Duke

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    Each book in this series is about one of the graduates of the Sommer-by-the-Sea Female Seminary. Each woman drives to break from the constraints of the era and strives for independence and self-expression. Mrs. Bainbridge, the head mistress encourages her students’ best skills and teaches them, the author, the doctor, the businesswoman how to succeed and find love within their societal confines.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    Knight of Runes
    Knight of Rapture
    The Guardian’s Witch
    The Highlander’s English Woman
    The Pirate’s Jewel
    The Pirate’s Redemption
    Hugh: Book 1 – Sons of Sagamore
    Graham: Book 2 – Sons of Sagamore
    Donald: Book 3 – Sons of Sagamore
    Happily Ever After – Book 1 – Havenport Romance
    The Witching Hour – Book 2 – Havenport Romance
    Never Say Never – Book 3 – Havenport Romance
    How to Marry a Stuart Brother – Book 4 – Havenport Romance
    Echoes of Betrayal – Book 5 – Havenport Romance
    Heart of the Matter – Book 6 – Havenport Romance

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    https://www.amazon.com/Ruth-A-Casie/e/B005V0YEVU

    Where to buy The Lady and Her Quill

    Publisher Dragonblade Publishing

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HX46D3B

    Ruth A Casie Social Media

    Hi – I’m Ruth A Casie and I write historical and contemporary romance. You might be wondering what I’m about. Sit back and let me tell you.
    I’m happiest when I’m telling stories either chatting in a group or writing them down. I love to put my hero and heroine in tough situations and dare them to work it out—together, always together. They haven’t disappointed. Oh, they complain but in the end their love and relationships are stronger than ever.
    Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
    1. I filled my passport up in one year.
    2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. Havenport Romances are stories set in a small coast Rhode Island town. I also write stories in the connected world the Pirates of Britannia.
    3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
    4. When I cook I dance.
    5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
    My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
    I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
    Website https://ruthacasie.com/
    Blog http://www.ruthacasie.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/RuthACasie
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  • Historical,  Series Feature

    Read the series: Southworth Saga – Virtuous Intentions by Brita Addams #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance

    Read the series: Southworth Saga - Virtuous Intentions by Brita Addams #RLFblog #HistoricalRomanceBrita Addams, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your series.

    Thank you for having me, Kayelle. I’m happy to be back.

    Virtuous Intentions in the Southworth Saga

    Genre – Historical Romance/Historical Fiction, set in 1870s New Orleans

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

    Lured by the promise of a substantial inheritance, ne’er-do-well English aristocrat, Avery Southworth, sets sail for America. Avery’s purpose is to revive his uncle’s war-ravaged plantation, and make it, once again, a profitable enterprise. A task made easier when one possesses land management skills, but that man isn’t Avery Southworth. He brings with him his valet, Elijah Goran, the man Avery has depended upon for years to make him look good in all things.

    Avery’s death at sea compels Elijah to make a well-intentioned decision. With the simple words, “Are you Mr. Southworth?” he buries Elijah Goran and becomes a better version of his employer.

    As Elijah’s recovery plan goes into full effect, he and the uncle’s ward, Cecily Petitpain, grow closer, a circumstance Elijah hadn’t foreseen, and one that threatens his tenuous grasp of the situation. Cecily has seen her share of disappointment and heartache, and considers honesty the single most important quality in a man.

    Time and again, opportunities to clear his conscience go the way of the wind. When circumstances unexpectedly force his hand, can he find a way to his virtuous truth, without destroying the delicate trust that is paramount to the woman he loves?

    Which book is this in the series?

    Virtuous Intentions is the first book in the Southworth Saga.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    At the moment, I plan two, though there is the possibility that I’ll do more.

    How many books are completed?

    One, Virtuous Intentions, is completed. Raison D’Etre is in the works, and will likely be available early next year.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Each book will have its own main characters, with many of the characters crossing over. Elijah Goran and Cecily Petitpain are the stars of Virtuous Intentions, and they will appear in Raison D’Etre, though briefly.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    While we have romance, in all its incarnations, the first theme that comes to mind is selfishness vs unabashed selflessness. Of course, the story is deeper than that, but that is the tinder that kindled the flame that is the story.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Virtuous Intentions

    Raison D’Etre

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    As with any book I write, I love the research. That starts me on the journey I take to fashion the story, and takes a good six months to complete before I ever write a word. I do, however, love the creation of story. I’m considered a pantser, which means I create the story, for the most part, as I type. This is partially true, in that I let the story take me where it needs to go. On occasion, the characters lead me, other times, the story dictates are particular path.

    Outlining a story is something I rarely do, and knowing the end before I write a word isn’t something I wish to do. With each development in the story, the direction changes, so overall preplanning doesn’t work for me. I do take note of certain plot points I want to hit, and even they might change, but I strive to include them, if they continue to benefit the story.

    I enjoy setting my story against a historical backdrop, with actual historical events and historical figures playing a part in the story. Getting that part right is important. Details matter.

    In writing Virtuous Intentions, I explored the human need to help others, without regard for one’s safety, emotional or physical. The antithesis of that is, of course, selfishness, which abounds in one character. Redemption is also a part of the mix. With this book, I gave my characters the opportunity to put everything on the line, fully aware of the outcome, should things go awry. I believe they learned things about themselves they mightn’t have known. I certainly did, which set the story off in an unexpected direction.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    My writing journey started in 2010 with the Sapphire Club Series –
    Lucien & Serenity
    Prentice & Desiree
    Thornhill’s Dilemma.
    Standalones are:
    For Men Like Us
    Demands of the Heart
    Her Timeless Obsession
    The Tarnished Series:
    Tarnished Gold
    Tarnished Past – Beloved Unmasked
    Tarnished Souls – Frankie & Gent
    Delacroix Saga:
    Cedar Grove
    After Dark Rag
    Free Read:
    An Evening at the Starlight, available on my website

    All are historical romance, except the Delacroix Saga. That his pure historical fiction. There have been others, but as they fell out of contract, I withdrew them from availability. They didn’t represent my best work.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    https://www.amazon.com/Brita-Addams/e/B003Y1ZAZW

    Where to buy Virtuous Intentions

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y85D4RF/

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    Prompted by her love of history, writer of historical fiction and historical romance, Brita Addams has tromped around old cemeteries and dusty town hall basements for over twenty-five years as a non-professional genealogist. She’s uncovered some juicy stories about her ancestors that may, or may not have already found their way into her writing. For several years, she lectured on genealogy aboard cruise ships, as part of their Enrichment Programs.
    Having grown up in blustery Upstate New York, Brita has lived in the sultry South for many years. She has a loving, supportive family, including her native New Orleanian husband, who makes killer gumbo and potato salad. After years in the Big Easy, she and her husband moved to the Frog Capital of the World (yes, that’s a thing,) to be closer to two of their three grown children. She is Grammie to grandpuppy, Fiona, a maltipoo who has stolen her heart, as well as two grandsons and a granddaughter. She celebrates life everyday, well aware of how fragile life is.
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