Contemporary
Romance set in modern times during present day.
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On the Yellow Pad: Fight Cancer @VickiBatman @ShieldsAlly #FightCancer #RLFblog
Romance Lives Forever From Kayelle:For three days I’m sharing stories by various authors about
how they or a family member faced cancer. Reading their posts is inspiring and
touching. The importance of friends and family, and having a support system is
vital. From what I’ve read, the key to success includes being able to ask for
help — and then being willing to accept it. It’s a lesson I’ve had in my own
life. I don’t accept help well. It’s something I fight
with all the time. I’d like to think “I’ve got this” but sometimes
I don’t have as good a grip as I thought I did. I have a friend who’s dealing
with cancer right now. My business partner’s brother just died from cancer. It
affects all of us. Reading these helps me understand better. I hope I’m even
half as good a friend as those you’ll read about in this series.I’m presenting these as an opportunity for the authors to
share their real life stories, as well as their fictional ones. Links to follow
the authors and to purchase their books are provided. Today’s authors are Vicki Batman and Ally Shields.—Vicki Batman
Most people know I refer to my husband
as Handsome. What some don’t know is eight years ago, he was diagnosed with throat
cancer.He had a swollen lymph node that all
doctors thought was allergy or infection-related. The drugs and antibiotics prescribed
didn’t knock it out. He had a needle biopsy which came back clean. His ENT doctor
said she wanted to remove the lymph and when doing so, found the cancer in three
spots.My son and I had been waiting for
the doc to tell us all was well with the surgery, but she took forever. When she
did say, she asked if we wanted to tell Handsome. I couldn’t. I couldn’t even speak
or hardly look at him. Waiting in the recovery room for her to discuss allwas terribly
hard.Handsome was shocked too, but he was
very determined. He said, “Something to check off my yellow pad: Fight Cancer.”He showed none of the classic symptoms
that lead to throat/esophageal cancer. He smoked the rare cigar. Drank an occasional
vodka or wine. Worked out. Not overweight. Little family history. Yet, he had it.And so the battle strategy was formed
with an oncology doc, an ENT specialist, and the head of radiology. We had our dates,
we had our plans, we were marching forward.At first, I stuffed him with everything
imaginable, but mostly lots of cheese-related products, milkshakes, and pasta. He
eventually did lose 35 pounds because the radiation scarred his throat and swallowing
became difficult. He worked until fatigued, then worked at home. The only one who
cried was me when he shaved his head. Eight weeks later, the treatment was over.
And every subsequent test and examination has shown him to be clear.I believe a combination of many things
helped him through: his faith, our hope, family and friends, the skill of the doctors.And the determination to check off
his yellow pad: Fight Cancer.—
Temporarily Employed Buy This Author’s Book
Temporarily EmployedGenre: romantic comedy, cozy mysteryRelease Date: October 17, 2014Author: Vicki BatmanPublisher: The Wild Rose PressNew Job. New Love. And Murder.Hattie Cook’s dream job is down the toilet and her new SUV violated.
Desperate for cash to cover the basic necessities of rent and food, she takes a
temporary job at Buy Rite Insurance Company where she uncovers an embezzling scam
tied to the death of a former employee–the very one she replaced. The last thing
she wants is to clash with By-the-Book Detective Wellborn, no matter how much he
makes her heart pound.Detective Allan Charles Wellborn has secretly adored Hattie all
his life. When the police determine there’s more to the death of a former Buy Rite
employee, he steps in to lead the investigation. Overly dedicated, always perfect,
he puts his job first, even if doing so ultimately hurts the one he loves.Can the killer be found before Hattie’s time is up?The Wild Rose Press: http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5829About the Author
Like some of her characters, award-winning author Vicki Batman
has worked a wide variety of jobs including lifeguard, ride attendant at an amusement
park; a hardware store, department store, book store, antique store clerk; administrative
assistant in an international real estate firm; and a general “do anything
gal” at a financial services firm–the list is endless.Writing for several years, she has completed three manuscripts,
written essays, and sold many short stories to True Love, True Romance, True Confessions,
Noble Romance Publishing, Long and Short Reviews, Museitup Publishing, and The Wild
Rose Press. She is a member of RWA and several writing groups and chapters. In 2004,
she joined DARA and has served in many capacities, including 2009 President. DARA
awarded her the Robin Teer Memorial Service Award in 2010.Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking
“What if??”Author Social Media
Website: http://vickibatman.blogspot.comFacebook: http://on.fb.me/1ipdLkvTwitter: https://twitter.com/VickiBatmanPinterest: http://pinterest.com/vickibatmanAuthor Central: https://www.amazon.com/author/vickibatmanGoogle+: http://bit.ly/1zUggDFPlotting Princesses: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com—Ally Shields
The diagnosis of breast cancer came
out the blue. No family history, no warning. I wastoo young. But the moment I felt
the lump during a shower, I knew what it was. The news went downhill from there.
Seventy-five percent of the nearest lymph nodes were involved. Prognosis guarded.
Three months of chemo later, they found spots in my lungs. It appeared the cancer
had already spread, and I was reeling when I heard the words…four months.
Cross Keys But I was scheduled to begin immediate
training at the Federal Law Enforcement Academy for a course on identifying and
rescuing abused children. My friends, my cop partner, and employer encouraged me
to go, and I did. I was determined to live up to their faith in me that my time
there wouldn’t be wasted, and it helped me stay positive. I met an incredible group
of people. When they learned of my diagnosis, they went out of their way to make
sure I stayed positive throughout training.Upon return to Des Moines, my cancer
doctor recommended a lung biopsy. There was a one in a million chance it was something
else. He thought I might be that one. The biopsy revealed the spots were scars from
an unrelated prior illness. The cancer hadn’t spread after all, and I went into
additional chemotherapy believing I could beat this thing.Twelve difficult months later-with
friends and family beside me all the way- I was cancer free, and have remained so
for 25 years. Of course the medical team was fantastic, but I credit my recovery
to everyone who was around me at that critical time. The effects of friendship on
our minds and bodies can be a powerful thing, a little touch of human magic.About the Author
Ally Shields grew up in the Midwest and currently resides near
Des Moines, Iowa. Writing has always been a part of her life, but in 2009, after
a career in law and juvenile justice, she turned to full-time writing. Her first
urban fantasy novel, Awakening the Fire was published in 2012 and that series continues.
She loves to travel in the US and abroad and incorporates many of those settings
into her books.Buy This Author’s Book
Cross Keys, an Elvenrude novelGenre: urban fantasy/paranormal romanceConspiracy, murder and magic… A dark elf hunts the streets
of New Orleans.Etopia Press Bookstore http://www.etopiapress.com/cross-keys/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cross-keys-ally-shields/1120425394Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/cross-keysAuthor Social Media
Website: http://allyshields.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/ShieldsAllyFacebook: http://facebook.com/AllyShieldsAuthorAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Ally-Shields/e/B009AKNDZUNewsletter: http://paper.li/ShieldsAlly/1353941420You May Also Like
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Character Interview Eric Mason from Finding the Dream @JenBritt #RLFblog #contemporary
Finding the Dream Title Finding the DreamGenre Contemporary romanceAuthor Jennifer BrittBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RJessica James had her dream—a career on Broadway as a successful
actress—until one night when it was taken all away. Forced to move back to Lincoln
Falls and live with her parents, Jessica’s only goal is to regain her career and
go back to New York. She doesn’t count on a honeysuckle hating man standing in her
way or the town of Lincoln Falls itself. Now everything she thought she ever wanted
may not be her dream at all.Eric Mason and his daughter have quietly lived next door to Jessica’s
parents. That all changes when he meets Jessica. She is overly dramatic and the
most annoying person he’s ever met. Yet, he can’t get her off his mind.Will they find a new dream together?Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M1SX6CIBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1mmfoUPSmashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/453335Interview with Eric Mason
Tell us about yourself, please.My name is Eric Mason and I’m in my mid-thirties. I’m a widower
and single dad. My daughter, Sophie, is five years old and she’s the light of my
life. I’m also the PE teacher and football coach at Lincoln Falls High.What’s your internal limitation? Meaning, what is it about
you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need to do during this story?My fear of abandonment. Losing my wife has made it difficult
for me to give my heart to someone. I want to share my life with someone and be
a family again. Sophie and I both need a woman in our lives.What’s your external complication? In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most.Jessica’s job. She’s a Broadway actress. I’m falling for her,
but I’m afraid she’s going to get a role and be on a plane to New York faster than
my running back can run the forty. Sorry about the football talk. I’m currently
having running back issues.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.She’s overly dramatic and has quite the attitude. I’ve been on
the receiving end of that attitude a lot. I’m sure you’re wondering why I’m with
her. Jessica isn’t all sass. She has the biggest heart I’ve ever seen. She loves
to work with kids and adores Sophie. She does things just because she knows they
will make my life easier.Jessica would be surprised to hear me say this, but she’s fun
to be around. She’s not afraid to get dirty. I’ve seen her roll around in the grass
with Sophie all in the name of fun.Did I mention that she sings? She has the most beautiful voice.
I don’t know much about music, but I think she’s a soprano. When I listen to her,
it’s like I’ve been transported to the time and place she’s singing about. She feels
every word of the song. She truly is amazing. I couldn’t imagine my life without
her.What would that person say about you?That I’m the bane of her existence and a good father. She’d also
say I’m good in bed. If she reads this, I’m going to pay for that last comment.What special skills do you rely on?According to Jessica, I’m a pro at picking up women. Believe
it or not, it becomes an important part of my story.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?Yes and that’s all you’re going to get out of me. You’ll have
to read it to find out more.About the Writer
You have the length of a tweet (140 characters) to describe
yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can do.Writer of fun, small town contemporary romance with some spice.Why did you choose to write about this character?I’ve had a fascination with the character Kyle Chandler played
on Friday Night Lights for a long time. I loved the idea of a high school football
coach struggling to balance his family and his responsibilities to the team and
town. Out of this idea, Eric Mason was born.Was there anything you discovered about this character that
was a surprise to you?I thought because he had been married that it would be easier
for him to fall in love again. As I was writing, I discovered that he had some abandonment
issues. He was afraid of being left behind. Because of his fear, he had a hard time
allowing himself to fall for Jessica.Why do you write?I have so many stories to tell. There are characters just waiting
to hit the page.Are any sequels planned for this book?No sequels to this particular one, but I have more Lincoln Falls
books in the works that will focus on other characters so stay tuned.Author Bio
After graduating from law school, Jennifer Britt worked for a
leading tax publication as a legal editor. She then moved to an accounting firm
as an associate director and legal editor. While her day job keeps her busy, Jennifer
has managed to find time to write and, most nights, she can be found in front of
her laptop writing her next contemporary romance novel.She lives in Virginia with her husband and family.Author Social Media
Website http://jennifer-britt.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/JenBrittPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/jenbrit1/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Britt/e/B00DP8A8B0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1410729497&sr=8-3You May Also Like
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Cover Love: The Shucker’s Booktique by JC McKenzie @JC_McKenzie #RLFblog #PNR
The Shucker’s Booktique 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 The Shucker’s Booktique.Title: The Shucker’s BooktiqueSeries Name: Lobster CoveAuthor JC McKenziePublisher: The Wild Rose PressEditor: Lara ParkerCover Artist: Debbie Taylor of DCA GraphicsGenre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy©2014 by J. C. McKenzieAbout the Book
After her fiancé dumps her and her beloved Aunt Jenny goes missing,
Willa Eklund travels to Lobster Cove with a broken heart to search for Jenny while
running her bookstore. When a mysterious man visits the Shucker’s Booktique on a
stormy night drenched in rain and covered in mud, Willa’s heart melts under his
stormy gaze. She wants Lon and the answers he may have, but he also has a secret.
Can Willa trust him?Lon Devlin is a Tempest, a water sprite who can only take a human
form during stormy nights. He rides the waves, lives by the tides, and nothing can
hold him down, not even a beautiful woman. When he visits his mortal friend, he
discovers she’s missing and her intriguing niece has taken her place. He wants Willa,
but he also wants answers. What happened to Jenny?Buy This Book
Coming Soon! Story Releases on
October 15, 2014Author website: http://jcmckenzie.caAbout the Author:
Born and raised on the Haida Gwaii, off the West Coast of Canada,
J.C. McKenzie grew up in a pristine wilderness that inspired her to dream. She writes
Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance.Website: http://jcmckenzie.caTwitter: http://twitter.com/JC_McKenzieFacebook: http://facebook.com/j.c.mckenzie.authorAmazon Author: http://amazon.com/author/jcmckenzieGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/JCMcKenzie -
Night of the Tiger by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR
Night of the Tiger 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 Night of the Tiger.Genre Paranormal RomanceAuthor Name N.J. WaltersBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBlurb
To win the battle for his soul, he may have to sacrifice the
woman who set him free.Hades’ Carnival, Book 1Aimee Horner lives and breathes her career as a graphic novel
illustrator, but she never expected it would invade her dreams. In recent months,
worsening nightmares have pulled her into the darkest corners of Hell.On a rare night out with friends at a traveling carnival, she
finds herself strangely drawn to an abandoned carousel adorned with vividly exotic
animals. One steed, a massive white tiger, is a temptation she can’t resist. The
moment she climbs upon him, her world changes forever.More than five thousand years ago, Roric and his fellow shapeshifting
warriors were imprisoned in their animal forms, a last-ditch effort by the goddess
they served to save them from the horrors of Hell.With one special woman’s touch, he has a chance at freedom and
redemption—but the clock is ticking. If he is still alive in twenty-four hours,
the spell will be broken, and Hell will have no claim on his soul. The only hitch
is his blazing attraction to Aimee. If only he could trust that she isn’t merely
a distraction sent by Hades—luscious bait to lure him from his mission.Buy This Book
Samhain Publishing https://www.samhainpublishing.com/book/4478/night-of-the-tigerBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/night-of-the-tiger-nj-walters/1113675930?ean=9781619212916ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-nightofthetiger-1056323-140.htmlKobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-CA/ebook/night-of-the-tiger-2Author Social Media
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Flawless by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #historical
Flawless Genre historical romance (World War Two)Author Jana RichardsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13France, 1942. The world is at war. The Nazis have stolen the
infamous blue diamond, Le Coeur Bleu, intending to barter it for weapons that will
destroy the Allies. Jewel thief Hunter Smith is given a choice; help the French
Resistance steal back the diamond and avenge the death of his best friend, or stay
locked up in an English prison. He chooses revenge.Resistance fighter Madeleine Bertrand’s husband died when he
was betrayed by Hunter Smith. How can she now pretend to be married to the arrogant
American? How can she betray Jean Philippe’s memory by her passionate response to
Hunter’s kisses? Neither is prepared for the maelstrom of attraction that erupts
between them. To survive they must uncover the mysteries of the past and conquer
the dangers of the present. But first Madeleine must decide if her loyalties lie
with her dead husband and the Resistance or with the greatest love of her life.
Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_145&products_id=4361Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flawless-jana-richards/1103570092?ean=2940012972682Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/books/Flawless/GGin-lZzOkGF2nvtyrc0ow?MixID=GGin-lZzOkGF2nvtyrc0ow&PageNumber=1&s=CjSje3Iaj0eFHZYPQ00v9Q&r=3Chapters/Indigo http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/flawless/9990005977777-item.html?ikwid=Jana+Richards&ikwsec=HomeAuthor Social Media
Website http://www.janarichards.comGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2892274Jana_RichardsAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/janarichardsNewsletter sign up http://www.eepurl.com/m3UnTGoogle+ profile https://plus.google.com/100820406211390323245 -
Shattered Trust by Lynda Bailey @authorlyndab #RLFblog #erotic
Shattered Trust Genre erotic romanceAuthor Lynda BaileyBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLearning to love is the easy part…As a young woman, Kate Landry trusted the wrong man, and she
paid dearly for her naiveté. Alone, pregnant and destitute, she survived by the
sheer force of her will. Now forty-two, Kate has made a good living for herself
and her daughter as the owner of the Bluebird Saloon. But she’s forgotten how to
live. That is until he comes into her bar…Liam St. James loved a girl once. And only once. After an accident
paralyzed her, she didn’t trust he would continue to love her. Brokenhearted, Liam
left and soon discovered a world where women did trust him—to be their sexual Dominant.
He plays out the scenes masterfully, but the unexpected request from the stoic bar
owner will pose his greatest challenge yet…Kate and Liam embark on a journey to uncover repressed urges
and, in the process, they discover new desires. They also fall in love with one
another. But when you’ve been shattered as badly as they have by mistrust, deceit
and abuse, loving is easy. Trusting is harder, if not impossible, especially when
the heart is involved…Shattered Trust is intended for mature readers only.Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shattered-trust-lynda-bailey/1120078398?ean=2940149629459Author Social Media
Website http://www.lyndabailey.netTwitter https://twitter.com/authorlyndabPinterest www.interest.com/baileylynda/boards/Goodreads www.goodreads.com/author/show6472849.Lynda_Bailey
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