Vampire
Romance or Fantasy with vampiric characters.
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Read the series: Romantic Moments by Kate Hill @katehillromance #RLFblog #Vampires #ParanormalRomance
In Kate Hill’s new vampire romance, love brought Adrian and Anna together, but a lie from a jealous enemy drove them apart.
Kate, 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.
Through My Heart in the Romantic Moments Series
Genre Vampire Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R/Adult
Adrian – I am a vampire whose physical ugliness intensified with my immortality. For centuries I hunted alone, disguising myself from prey, preferring illusions to brutal attacks. Others of my kind spurned me. Some tried to destroy me, and on them I unleashed my wrath. I suffered the agony of eternal loneliness, and then I met Anna.
Anna – My life was almost unbearable until a tall, black-haired stranger with fiery eyes and needle sharp teeth drank my blood and swept me into an unimaginable world. From the night we met, I gave Adrian my heart, but a lie spun by a jealous enemy drove us apart. I swore I would never give him the chance to hurt me again, but denying my love for him was harder than I thought.
Note: Through My Heart is a very short horror romance featuring vampiric love. It has a spicy heat level, violence, and a HEA. This Romantic Moments story is the perfect length for a lunch break, before bed, or any time you want a quick, romantic read.
Which book is this in the series?
Through My Heart is book 3 in the Romantic Moments series. Like all stories in the series, it can be read as a stand alone.
How many books do you plan for the series?
This is an ongoing series, and I have at least 3 more stories planned for it.
How many books are completed?
At the time of this interview 3 books are completed.
What characters are the main stars in your series?
The characters in the series are not necessarily related. What ties them together is that they’re all short stories and have a HEA or a happy for now.
What is the overall theme in this series?
Romance with a happy ending for the main couple. No cliffhangers, at least as far as a happily ever after or a happy for now.
So far, all the stories in the series have been paranormal romance or romantic horror, but other subgenres may happen in the future!
Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.
Tia of the Moon
Caleb
Through My HeartWhat did you like best about writing this series?
I like the freedom of exploring any subgenre of romance and also writing short stories. One of my favorite things to do on a lunch break is read or listen to a story that’s short enough to finish during the break. I hate to go back to work not knowing how a story ends. I love the idea of a series written just for that purpose—a short romantic story when you need to take a break from reality.
What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
I have several indie titles available, including the Silver Hearts Series, Warrior Priest, Country Whispers, St. Augustine’s Silhouettes, and Angela’s Kiss. I also have many titles with Changeling Press, including books set in my Pandemonium Universe. Most of my books have paranormal, science fiction, or fantasy elements. Some of my Changeling Press titles are written under the pen name Saloni Quinby.
Where can we find links for all your books?
Writing as Kate Hill
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kate-Hill/author/B002BLS7OW
and writing as Saloni Quinby
https://www.changelingpress.com/saloni-quinby-a-157Where to buy Through My Heart
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Through-Heart-Romantic-Moments-Book-ebook/dp/B0CH2KLRYZ/
Kate Hill Social Media
Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.
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Read Illuminated the new #MMRomance by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #Vampire
Photographer Ethan finds a man half dead and bleeding in an abandoned church. Ethan helps him, only that man is not a man at all, but a vampire. In Alexa Piper’s new vampire romance, fated love clashes with zealous hate, creating a storm Ethan and Auris must weather.
Alexa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Illuminated.
Illuminated by Alexa Piper
Genre mm vampire romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): REthan is a photographer who loves the interplay of light and shadow in his work and what it reveals. While working on his latest project, he finds himself at an abandoned church after nightfall. Lured by the prospect of capturing something unique with his camera, he ventures inside.
What Ethan discovers in that forgotten place is not what he expected. Instead of sights unseen for decades, Ethan finds a man — bleeding, hurt, and in need of help.
What Ethan doesn’t know is that he isn’t freeing an ordinary man, but an ancient vampire.
Through a haze of blood and violence, Ethan will have to come to terms with a situation nothing could have ever prepared him for. Auris drinks blood and deals death with ease, but Ethan soon discovers that the vampire is not just a monster. Auris is more, so much more. As if it were illuminated with a camera flash, Ethan can almost see himself and Auris have a shared future. Yet, those who tried destroying Auris once will stop at nothing to do so again.
Content Warnings: Illuminated (Vampire Tales 1) contains scenes of violence, murder, kidnapping, and torture that may be triggers for some readers.
Why did you write this book?
I had the idea for Illuminated when I was dozing in bed one morning, still half asleep. Some people dream about puppies and unicorns, but I had this very clear picture about a very violent confrontation happening in an abandoned church.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I like a good urban fantasy, but really anything with sf, fantasy, or horror elements. I prefer my books to be queer.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
At the moment, I’m quite fond of Rune from KD Edwards’ Tarot Sequence.
What are you working on at the moment?
Right now, I am actively working on the sequel to Illuminated. We’re going to Prague!
What books will we see from you in coming months?
A Subtle Scar is an MMM urban fantasy romance and kicks off a new series that started life as a Hellbound spin-off. Then, the Illuminated sequel. After that, the Moonlight Cherries sequel.
Where to buy Illuminated
Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/illuminated-vampire-tales-1-b-3469
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRYH18RW
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/illuminated-11Alexa Piper Social Media
Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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Jocelyn bares all. The Darkness Therein by Kate Hill @katehillromance #RLFblog #VampireRomance
In Kate Hill’s vampire romance The Darkness Therein, Jocelyn swears that nothing or no one will stand between him and revenge on the creature that destroyed his life—Until he meets Charlie.
Kate, 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.
The Darkness Therein by Kate Hill
Genre Vampire Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R for sexual situations, strong language, and violenceJocelyn has chased his nemesis for centuries. He swore that nothing or no one would stand between him and revenge on the creature that destroyed his life. That same rival leads Jocelyn to the one person who can reconnect him to the human race.
Art student Charlie has no idea that her family history binds her to a creature of legend–until he appears in the form of a tall, beautiful man with a thirst for revenge. The last thing she wants is to follow his orders, but if she intends to stay alive, she has no choice.
Note: The Darkness Therein was previously published. This re-edited version contains additional scenes.
Let’s bare it all and chat about what to wear
First, what is your name and how old are you?
Jocelyn Ayer. I’ve existed for six centuries, but look much as I did when I was changed. Back then, I was in my thirties.
What is the time period in which you live?
Our story takes place in the 1980s.
What is considered “appropriate” for someone of your gender to wear?
<smirks>Gender stereotypes have no place in my life. One should wear whatever one wants to. I’ve been told I’m prettier than a traditional looking man. Throughout my life, especially in my youth, that perception was more hindrance than help. I prefer classic clothing. Black is my favorite color. I suppose my taste in clothing is generally considered “appropriate” for a traditional man.
How do you feel about wearing that type of clothing?
I wear it because I think it looks good on me. I like to dress conservatively, for the most part.
Considering the role you play in society, what is expected for you to wear?
<laughs>I probably look very much like what’s expected of a vampire, minus the cape, of course.
Ever required to wear something you don’t like? Tell us about it.
In my days as a slave, I had no choice about what I wore, or didn’t wear is actually a more accurate description. My very existence was to please my master, whether in his bed or as a breeder. It’s not something I like to talk about. I hated being treated like a possession.
Do you make your own clothing?
No. I have neither the time nor the inclination for that.
Mending and laundry are chores for anyone. Do you do it or someone else?
Mending, not usually. When I’m finished fighting, my clothes are often beyond mending. I typically do my own laundry.
What determines the type of clothing you buy? (example, money, fashion, job)
My personal taste and what’s functional.
When you wear something different, who’s the first person who notices?
Charlie. Or Brett, if he’s around. He has a talent for invasive questions and comments.
Tell us your favorite thing to wear.
My fleur-de-lis necklace. It was a gift. And I love wearing my rings, except for the one that’s most precious to me. A portrait ring. A piece of my mortal life. It’s usually too painful for me to look at, you see. Too many memories attached. It was intended for a woman, as well, but it’s not what you think. She was my–<shakes head>Why am I telling you this? I don’t talk about that part of my life.
What kind of shoes or boots do you wear?
Black steel toe boots, whether I’m in casual or formal clothes. Charlie calls them “shit kickers.” Sometimes she’s coarse.
Does what you wear make you feel good, or do you dislike it?
This interview is liberating in a way. I don’t generally think about feeling good. Only about revenge. I suppose I do feel good in certain clothes. Much better than when I had no choice about what I wore or anything else in my life.
When others see you what is their first impression?
I’ve been called many things. Scarecrow. Effeminate. Beautiful. Sexy. Arrogant. No matter how others view me, most fear me.
How do you feel about that impression?
I could say that it comes with the territory of being a vampire, but it’s also a persona I’ve cultivated. People should fear me, and they should keep their distance.
What do you wear to sleep?
Sometimes casual pants. Other times nothing at all.
Ever dealt with a “wardrobe malfunction”? Depending on your era, you might need to ask your author what this means.
I asked Charlie instead. She thought it was a funny question. I, however, am not amused. No. I’ve never dealt with a wardrobe malfunction. Any humiliating overexposure was deliberate on the part of my foul master.
Does anyone help you dress (other than a lover)?
No. Not lately.
Have you ever worn:
a uniform
a costume
a disguise
an outfit for the opposite gender
All of the above at one time or another. It’s been a long life.What would you wear to avoid attention?
Despite my understated wardrobe, I can’t seem to avoid attention.
What do you wish you could wear?
I rather miss the cloak I had back in the thirteenth century. It was warm and durable. Some things aren’t made like they used to be.
What do you wish you didn’t have to wear?
The steel toe boots. It would be nice to not have to expect a fight at any moment, or go looking for them so I’ll be prepared for the final battle with Edrik.
Tell us what your author wears when writing about you.
Casual clothes. Pants, a T-shirt or hoodie. Unfortunately, she’s too lazy to truly appreciate fashion.<curls lip>She’s telling me that horror T-shirts are fashion, but to her vampires and the like are a novelty, not reality.
If your author has a pet, is the pet ever dressed in clothing?
No, she thinks her pets should be as comfortable as she is, although she does make her poor chiweenie dress up in a Halloween costume once a year for ten minutes or so for a mini photo session.
Same question for you. Pets in clothing, yay or nay?
<laughs>Would you like to try putting clothes on my mastiffs? Have at it, my friend, but don’t cry to me about the consequences.
Where to buy The Darkness Therein
Amazon https://kate-hill.com/the-darkness-therein/
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Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1175373Kate Hill Social Media
Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.
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Read The Nightslayer the new #ParanormalRomance by Zoe Forward @AuthorZForward #RLFblog #VampireRomance #PNR
The Witcher meets Outlander with vampires in Zoe Forward’s The Nightslayer.
Zoe, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Nightslayer.
The Nightslayer by Zoe Forward
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Gemma Leight doesn’t believe in magic, not after years of witnessing senseless tragedy as an ER nurse. But the sexy vampire anti-hero in his medievalesque TV show speaks to her. As in, he said her name while looking at her. Just when she’s convinced she hallucinated the whole thing, she gets sucked into the TV.
For over a century, Skarde Blackmann has roamed as a hunter-for-hire against evil creatures. The moment he begins to believe the prophecy about him is bogus, Gemma comes through a mirror. One slip up, one bite to the sassy woman who makes him laugh, and she’ll become a vampire like him and condemn his soul to damnation. Not a problem. Until he has no choice.
Why did you write this book?
Always loved the concept of being so into a TV show that you get sucked into it…literally. Then what if that TV show was something like The Witcher with magic, nonhuman creatures and life-threatening?
What is your favorite genre to read?
I have to pick one? Can’t. I read contemporary romance, paranormal romance and humor.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sir Percy Blakeney
What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on a veterinary contemporary RomCom where the two main characters are forced to fake a romance on a reality TV show.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Next month I have a contemporary romance, Bet You Still Think of Me, releasing. In a few months the second in the Crown’s Wolves series will be releasing.
Where to buy The Nightslayer
Publisher Crazy Maple Studio
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Nightslayer-Zoe-Forward-ebook/dp/B09W9MLC2SZoe Forward Social Media
USA Today bestselling author, parent, wife, veterinarian, chocolate lover. Author of spicy paranormal and contemporary romances. Zoe Forward brings readers the perfect combination of action adventure, romance, humor and a bit of magic.
Her novels have won numerous awards including the Prism, Readers’ Choice Heart of Excellence, Golden Quill, Carolyn Readers Choice Award, and the Booksellers’ Best Award.
You can find her residing in the South with a menagerie of four-legged beasts and two wild kids.
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Know the Hero from Burning Ash by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR
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#VampireRomance The Alpha Council Chronicles by Brenda Sparks @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #PNR
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Today’s guest is Brenda Sparks, author of The Alpha Council Chronicles, a paranormal romance series. Brenda, tell us about your book.
The Alpha Council Chronicles Series by Brenda Sparks
Genre Paranormal Romance
Series heat level (based on movie ratings): R
In the shadows of the night, there exists a band of warriors–a group of vampires, known as the Alpha Council. Their vow, to protect not only their kind but the humans existing alongside them.
Together they will confront an extraordinary destiny of peril, passion, and dark pleasures in the riveting paranormal romance series, The Alpha Council Chronicles.
Where to buy The Alpha Council Chronicles Series
Publisher https://www.thewildrosepress.com/authors/brenda-sparks
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Brenda-Sparks/e/B00B7AJBBQ
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/alpha-revealed-brenda-sparks/1136277240
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Brenda Sparks has always loved all things spooky and enjoys incorporating paranormal elements in her writing. She refuses to allow pesky human constraints to get in the way of telling the story. Luckily the only thing limiting her stories is her imagination. Her characters are strong, courageous, and she adores spending time with them in their imaginary world.
Her idea of a perfect day is one spent in front of a computer with a hot cup of coffee, her fingers flying over the keys to send her characters off on their latest adventure.
Brenda loves connecting with readers. To contact Brenda or for more information on her books, including excerpts, free reads, and more please visit her website.
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