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Character Sketch: Carina Tranquilli from Haven @celiabreslin #RLFblog #vampire
Haven About the Book
Title: HavenGenre: Urban Fantasy RomanceAuthor Name: Celia BreslinBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RSan Francisco
nightclub owner Carina Tranquilli works hard, plays hard, and never allows the death
of her parents and her twelve-year memory gap to get her down. But her life takes
a left turn when a witch attacks on her twenty-fifth birthday.Three hauntingly familiar vampires emerge to reveal she possesses
a latent power. To protect her from their enemies, they admit to wiping her memories
clean and abandoning her as a child, but now they need her help. As she struggles
to evade her new protectors and even newer enemies, she meets Alexander, an enigmatic,
undead musician. Insta-lust flares, leaving her wanting more.With evil’s minions hounding her every move, and everything she
thought she knew turned on its head, Carina must harness her burgeoning power, unravel
her vampire family’s web of deceit, and fight to have a love life…without getting
killed in the process.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Haven-ebook/dp/B00DQH3SZI/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/haven-celia-breslin/1117105185?ean=2940045320832ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-haven-1225460-149.htmlKobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/haven-13About the Character
Name: Carina TranquilliAge: 25Gender: femaleBirthplace: ItalyProfession: club ownerEthnicity/Species (if not human): human, vampireDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: 5′ 7″, curvy and fit,
130 pounds, long legs, wavy and thick dark brown hair she prefers to wear straight,
brown eyes, pale skin, no freckles, ear and navel piercingsWho is the significant
other in your character’s life?Alexander, a vampire musician.How does your hero dress?Carina prefers black clothing. Form-fitting pants or jeans, boots
(sexy or combat), small skirts w/cute shirts, sexy little black dresses, etc.How educated is this character?
Is she book smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?College graduate.Does she scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?She’s a trust fund orphan and a business owner. She does well
for herself.What is your character’s
viewpoint on wealth? Not necessary, nice to have, important, obtain at all costs?Wealth is to be shared with family, friends, and those in need.What is your character’s
family like?Very protective.Is she close to family?Yes. But it’s a rocky road.What is your hero’s biggest
personal flaw?She’s stubborn and fiercely independent, sometimes to her detriment.How emotionally expressive
is your character to others?Very. She has no poker face. Her emotions are obvious to one
and all.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you?I wouldn’t leave her alone until she did!What do you wish your
writer would write next?I’d certainly like to take care of Team Evil so another battle
round with them would rock.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Well, I’d say my mentor Jonas, but she already did that in Vampire
Code (released Oct. 2013). So, I’d vote for Stella, another vampire from Team Good.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?Celia, thanks for letting us out to play in Haven!Author Bio
Celia lives in California
with her husband, daughter, and two feisty cats. She writes urban fantasy and paranormal
romance, and has a particular fondness for vampires and the Fae. When not writing,
you’ll find her exercising, reading a good book or indulging her addiction to Joss
Whedon’s TV shows and movies.Author Social Media
Website http://www.celiabreslin.com/Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/CeliaBreslin -
Alpha Mine, a vampire romance @brenda_sparks #RLFblog #contemporary
The danger she can’t escape … The past she can’t remember …
The one man who can save her from both …In the shadows of the night, there exists a band of warriors–a
group of vampires, known as the Alpha Council. Their formidable leader, Stephan
von Haas, has vowed to protect not only his kind, but the humans existing alongside
them. His duty comes before all else–until a sassy blonde saunters into his life.When a sensual, dark-haired stranger walks into Katrina Spencer’s
life, he stirs her deepest desires and sweeps her into a world beyond her wildest
dreams. But when Katrina is targeted by Stephan’s enemies, reality shifts into something
violent and deadly, as she is thrust into a realm where vampires stalk the shadows
and vengeance is coming for her.Together they will confront an extraordinary destiny of peril,
passion, and dark pleasures. But when one horrid mistake brings retribution, their
love may pay the price.Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00G8GAFZK/Author Social Media
Brenda SparksGiving you stories with biteWebsite http://brenda-sparks.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/brenda_sparksFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/forBrendaSparks -
Character Interview: Daisy and Dhruv @ElodieParkes #RLFblog #vampires
A Little Mysterious Elodie Parkes, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Tell us
about your book, A little Mysterious.Book: A Little MysteriousPublisher: Evernight PublishingGenre: Vampire Romance‘A Little Mysterious’ my November 27 release with Evernight Publishing
was inspired black swans and a man I met in my work. I say met, but it was a fleeting
meeting. I don’t even know his name. The black swan idea has been with me since
I went to Australia on holiday
and saw them, flocks of them swimming in the edge of the ocean in a place near Melbourne. There was also a
tame one that lived on the pond where I was renting a holiday house in Perth.The man who inspired Dhruv, my alpha male in ‘A Little Mysterious’
came into the antique shop where I work. He was gorgeous, so polite, and cool, that
I went to the window so I could secretly watch him walk away down the street.A Little MysteriousHe’d been sent off course…he thought he was lost…until he found
Daisy.His vampire abilities were special. He belonged to an elite group.
Moving home, they are set off course by a storm that lands Dhruv alone, hungry,
and desperate in a strange town.A story of lust, love, and coincidence.Interview with Dhruv and Daisy
Daisy, would you like
to tell the readers about how you and Dhruv met?Daisy: We met on the high street in the café I worked in didn’t
we Dhruv?Dhruv: We did formally meet then, although I took a while to
sat much to Daisy. I liked her as soon as I saw her. That was before we actually
met. I’d seen her around shall we say. I don’t want to give spoilers.Daisy: That’s true, but I wanted you right away. I could hardly
take my eyes off you. When I went up the back of the café and cleared the tables,
I used to stare at you.Dhruv: You did more than stare you sighed over me. I knew it.
I could sense it. I could feel your need and it fuelled mine.He leans across and kisses Daisy, then keeps hold of her hand.Dhruv, Can you describe
when you first knew you were in love with Daisy?Dhruv: You know, I’m sorry but I can’t. It was weird for me.
I couldn’t admit it to myself. I think Daisy loved me right away. Did you Daisy?Daisy: I knew I wanted to make love with you, but I felt such
a strong attraction to you I think I might have loved you right away. Then I knew
the first time we made love, it was sex that turned into making love. For me anyway.
Although I liked him the moment I saw him, in the cafe doorway. I wanted those arms
around me right away.She leans across and kisses
him this time .I better ask another question since now they are starting to get
a little heated.What’s one thing you might
have changed about your story?Daisy: Nothing, since it’s the real story. Although I’ve never
been happy with my name, and that I’m not very tall, Dhruv can tuck me under his
arm. Although things are a little different now since we really got together, but
I can’t tell you that. It would be a spoiler.Dhruv: That’s so sexy Daisy, that I can pick you up and cuddle
you into my body. You’re beautiful the way you are.As for me changing the story, more sex, although there’s loads,
I’m addicted to Daisy now and I find it hard to keep my hands off her. I might have
said a little more about our lives after we got together, but that might be better
in another book.Dhruv, tell us something
about Daisy, how would you describe her in a few words?Dhruv: She’s very pretty, slender, intelligent. I think she’s
kind and generous, and she treats people really well. She’s brave too. She likes
the countryside and water. Starts to laugh and hugs Daisy.Daisy, describe Dhruv
in a few words.Very sexy, giving, clever, thoughtful, a great lover, knows what
he wants or needs to do and goes for it. He’s very creative, and talented artistically.So what’s hot about the
story?Dhruv: The steam rises from the love scenes. I think the way
Daisy responds to me.Daisy: I think it’s the way you talk dirty to me.Dhruv: Do I?Buy links:
Evernight http://bit.ly/1ifJ1W1are http://bit.ly/1b4OF3rBookstrand http://bit.ly/1iTJzPiAbout the Author
Elodie Parkes is a British author writing romance, erotic, contemporary,
and often with a twist of mystery, paranormal or suspense. Her books are always
steamy, cool stories and hot love scenes. Elodie lives in Canterbury with her two dogs. She works in an
antique shop by day and writes at night, loving the cloak of silent darkness that
descends on the rural countryside around her home.She has also released titles as an individual indie author.Find Me Here
Blog http://elodieparkes.blogspot.co.uk/Twitter https://twitter.com/ElodieParkesPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/melodyelodie/ -
Urban Fantasy: Haven | Interview @CeliaBreslin #RLFblog #vampire
Haven Celia Breslin, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
your book, Haven.Genre: Urban fantasy romancePublisher: Champagne BooksCover artist: Amanda KelseyLength: 372Heat rating: steamyTagline: Chosen by destiny.
Bonded by blood.Blurb: San Francisco
nightclub owner Carina Tranquilli works hard, plays hard, and never allows the death
of her parents and her twelve-year memory gap to get her down. But her life takes
a left turn when a witch attacks her on her twenty-fifth birthday.Three hauntingly familiar vampires emerge to reveal she possesses
a latent power. To protect her from their enemies, they admit to wiping her memories
clean and abandoning her as a child, but now they need her help. As she struggles
to evade her new protectors and even newer enemies, she meets Alexander, an enigmatic,
undead musician. Insta-lust flares, leaving her wanting more.With evil’s minions hounding her every move, and everything she
thought she knew turned on its head, Carina must harness her burgeoning power, unravel
her vampire family’s web of deceit, and fight to have a love life…without getting
killed in the process.Buy links:Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Haven-ebook/dp/B00DQH3SZI/Champagne Books http://champagnebooks.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&manufacturer_id=158&product_id=667What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?Carina Tranquilli, 25, San
Francisco dance club ownerAlexander Wallace, 45, musicianInterview
Tell us about your story’s world. What is it like in this
period or place?Haven is set in present-day San Francisco, California,
with twists, of course. I maintained the basic geography and beauty of my hometown
and added new venues as needed, such as my heroine Carina’s dance club. I’ve preserved
the current cultural, societal and political norms of our reality and layered in
the “fantasy” via the paranormal inhabitants. Vampires hide in plain sight
and use their power to manipulate mainstream society and maintain their secrecy.
Many humans know of their existence but it’s a don’t-ask-don’t-tell situation. Unless
you want your mind/memory tweaked. Or your throat ripped out. The vamps are cranky
like that.Which character in your current book do you think readers
will like the most? Why?Jonas is my favorite and I suspect he’ll win over readers, too.
. An ancient vampire originally from England, Jonas embodies extreme violence
in a pretty package. He’s a man of few words, dark and moody, fiercely loyal and
violently protective of those few people he loves, such as Carina.I adore Jonas so much I gave him his own story, a short story
prequel to HAVEN entitled “Vampire Code.” It released earlier this month
from Champagne Books.When you write, what things do you want close at hand? (Coffee,
water, chocolate… pictures of gorgeous hunks for inspiration…?)Water, laptop, music.What’s your writing schedule like?A typical writing day looks something like this: Chauffeur child
to school, exercise, write, line edit and/or read slush pile for indie publisher,
pick up child, spend evening with family. Rinse, repeat.Any advice for new authors?Write every day.What are you currently reading for fun? Anything for research?For fun, I’m about to start J. R. Ward’s Lover At Last from my
TBR pile.What kind of music do you listen to while driving? Same question
when writing?Genre of music for both writing and driving depends on my mood.
For Haven, I listened to primarily House, Techno, Electro and Industrial music.
Haven’s playlist is on Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/1292279739/playlist/1TWos0QMsQe5QjUgl5xPQJDo you play any musical instruments?PianoWhat do you wish I had asked you? Please ask and answer it
now.If you were given the opportunity to meet/have
lunch with/pick the brain of one writer in the world, who would it be? (In other
words, who makes your Fan Girl brain go *SQUEEE!!!*)Joss
Whedon!
Celia Breslin Please complete the sentence
I love pizza with fresh basil, feta and black olivesI’m always ready for fun with the familyWhen I’m alone, I writeYou’d never be able to tell, but I have a tattoo I designed
myselfIf I had a halo it would be a
chakram like that of Xena, Warrior PrincessIf I could teleport I’d go to Scotland right now.I can never eat pizza with fresh basic, feta and black olives
because I’m allergic to dairy!Previous Books
Haven, book 1, Tranquilli Bloodline SeriesVampire Code, prequel, Tranquilli Bloodline SeriesFind Me Here
Website: http://www.celiabreslin.com/Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CeliaBreslinGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/CeliaBreslin -
Born to Play @cynthiaarsuaga #RLFblog #vampires
Born to PLay Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a book
and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author.
Today’s featured book is Born to Play by Cynthia Arsuaga.Candi Hartz, is a romance author in a loveless marriage. One
fateful night, she follows the cheating husband to the local vampire sex club and
meets the vamp owner. Her life takes a drastic turn when with one kiss she enters
the world she only read about.Gregori Van Zant is a dangerous vampire. As the head of the Mid-Atlantic
Blood Family of vampires, he can have any vamp or human woman at his disposal. One
night, a captivating woman walks into his club and he devises a plan.The two lovers come together and sign a contract—an exchange
of sex for research. Candi is born to play and Gregori is anxious to show her. An
old enemy of Gregori’s arrives unexpectedly and disrupts their plans. With a final
battle looming on the horizon, will the two fated lovers find love eternal or will
death play a part?One vampire, one woman, one contract, one week to play.Buy links:
Secret Cravings http://store.secretcravingspublishing.com/index.php?main_page=book_info&products_id=116Amazon http://amzn.com/B005MKZD3WFind Me Here
Website: http://cynthiaarsuaga.weebly.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/cynthiaarsuagaFacebook: http://facebook.com/CynthiaArsuagaPinterest: http://pinterest.com/cynthiaarsuaga/Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/user/show/4715026You May Also Like
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Paranormal: An Interview with Dracula by @traceyhkitts #RLFblog #vampires
Dracula In the Flesh An Interview with DraculaBy Tracey H. KittsAs he walks into the room, I feel
my heart flutter and my breath catches in my throat. For a moment I am unable to
speak. I simply stare at him, taking in his beauty. He is everything I always imagined
he would be. He fills both the room and my senses. As he sits in the chair facing
me, I take a deep breath and try to steady my nerves.“Good evening, Vlad. I’ve waited
a long time to meet you, face to face.”“Good evening, Tracey.”My name sounds strange falling from
his lips. His accent gives it an exotic sound.“Are you ready for our interview?”
I ask.“Please, proceed.”I clear my throat, unsure of how exactly
I should go about this. Finally, I decide to just go for it.“What is it like to be immortal?”
I ask.He sighs, as if he carries the weight
of the world. “I once thought it was a curse. To be immortal is to watch all
that you love fade away while you remain, unchanged.” He pauses. “No,
that is not true. You are changed, you only look the same.”“You mentioned looking the same.
Do you have a reflection?”His smile is sad. “Until I am
reunited with the other half of my soul, I shall have to take your word for how
I look.”He looks magnificent, but I don’t
say that. “Do you have any vulnerabilities?” I ask.“Sunlight weakens me, but it
does not kill me. All of my kind can be harmed by silver in particular.” He
moves forward in his chair. “Does it surprise you to know that I can be injured
by most any weapon?”“Actually, yes. So, you can be killed then?”“Not easily, but yes. It is possible.”“How did you become … what you
are?”He looks at the floor and for a moment
I regret my question.“My love was stolen from me.
I became cursed while trying to bring her back from the dead.”“I’m sorry. If you had known
the consequences of your actions, would you have made the same choice?”Once again his smile is bittersweet.
“There was never any other choice,” he says softly.“There are so many rumors and
legends about you. Do you have any special powers or abilities?”“I have power over the storm
and the beasts of the field. I can run with the wolves, float on the mists, and
soar into the night sky.”“That’s amazing. Why do you drink
blood?”“Because I gave every last drop
of mine in a ritual designed to bring my love back to me.”“You mean Mina? You gave all
your blood for her?”“Yes. There is nothing I would
not give for her. I seek in death that which was taken from me in life.”“Have you ever considered walking
away and letting Mina have a normal life?” I ask, wondering if my final question
is too personal.He runs a hand through his dark hair
and sits back. “I have. I have wondered if I am being selfish, if she would
be better off not knowing. But then I remember what it felt like to hold her and
I cannot accept that this is true. I gave my blood and part of my immortal soul
so that she might live again. I plan to see this through, no matter the cost.”Before I can apologize (because I’m
afraid I hurt him somehow) a shadow passes over the room. The candles flicker and
in an instant, he is gone.Blurb:
Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, is traveling to Castle
Dracula in order to finalize a real estate transaction. He has been personally requested
by Count Dracula. What Jonathan doesn’t realize is that Dracula’s interests do not
lie with him, but with his beautiful fiancée, Mina.As soon as he saw her face, Dracula knew the ritual was a success.
After all these long years, his love has returned to him. However, many things (such
as Van Helsing and Jonathan Harker) stand in the way of their happiness. Sure, he
could kill them all and take what he wants. However, his greatest desire is not
to possess Mina, but to love her and have her return his love.Therefore, Dracula’s fate and the fate of those closest to her
lie in Mina’s hands. She has dreamed of him all her life. But what will she do when
she learns her dark prince is real? What will happen when she knows him, not as
a dream, but in the flesh?WARNING: This book contains graphic violence, and graphic sex.
This is NOT a romance novel, although there is a romance involved. This is Erotic
Horror and might offend some readers.Buy links:
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