Contemporary
Romance set in modern times during present day.
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Doves – New from @erincmcrae @racheline_m #RLFblog #MMromance
Doves by
Erin McRae and Racheline MalteseThe hardest job in Hollywood is happy ever after.The ties that bind…Two years after the events of Starling, Cinderella story and
star of The Fourth Estate J. Alex Cook is living happily ever after with his boyfriend,
television writer Paul Marion Keane. But when Paul’s pilot, Winsome, AZ, gets picked
up, the competing demands of their high-profile careers make them question their
future together.…can tear you apartAs Paul becomes increasingly absent from their relationship,
Alex tries to regain control of his private life and establish a career path independent
of Fourth’s enigmatic, and at times malevolent, showrunner Victor. But the delicate
web of relationships that connects Alex, Paul, and their friends — including Alex’s
excitable ex-lover Liam and his no-nonsense fiancée Carly — threatens to unravel.With the business of Hollywood making it hard to remember who
he is when the whole world isn’t watching, Alex is forced to confront major changes
in the fairytale life he never wanted as he discovers that love in Los Angeles often
looks nothing like the movies.About the Book
Title DovesGenre Gay RomanceAuthor Erin McRae and Racheline MalteseBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Doves/dp/B00S2FUNJSBarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doves-racheline-maltese-erin-mcrae/1121119670ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-doves-1730792-149.htmliTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/doves/id964683855?mt=11Amazon Print: http://www.amazon.com/Doves/dp/1610408705Barnes and Noble Print: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/doves-racheline-maltese/1121111362?ean=9781610408707Author Social Media
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Call Me Valentino @jordankrose @authorjamie @oliviagaines #RLFblog
Call Me Valentino The Call Me Valentino anthology brings five authors together
with the same assignment: Write a story about Valentino, who is in his early 30s,
dark hair, blue/gray eyes and his primary objective (or so he thinks) is to find
his baby brother.Well, off we each went to write our Valentino’s story with no
idea of anyone else’s vision of him. We’re thrilled to unveil Valentino set in 5
different worlds. We’re certain there’s at least one Valentino for everyone!The Matron by Kirsten Osbourne
Tino Hayes is a man with a mission. He is so dead-set on finding
his brother that he almost loses the love of his life. It’s a long journey for him
and not just the road he’s traveling with a bus full of fifteen orphans. He grows
in a lot of ways throughout the story and finally is able to settle down with his
dream woman.Valentino “Vin” Jackson from Underdcovers by Jamie Lee Scott
Vin has been on one mission from the time he was first put into
the foster system, find his little brother. As a kid, he couldn’t get any information,
but now he’s an adult, and trying to make up for lost time. He thought the best
way to do this was to get an education and become a member of one of the country’s
most connected crime fighting groups, the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Even though much of his time is spent doing the job he was paid
to do, he spends considerable time outside the job using the FBI’s resources, looking
for ways to track him down. In his single-minded endeavor, he’s forsaken any permanent
relationships. On his nights of prowling, he often finds himself depressed, and
going home with a woman whose name he doesn’t even remember the next day.As Vin ages, now in his third decade, he’s tired of going it
alone, but hasn’t found a woman he’d care to settle down with. Or a woman he’d even
share his story with. Until he’s teamed up with Ellis Boyd. She just may be his
undoing, but in the long run, she also has resources of her own, and a mind that
could help him track his brother down. He needs to know, did little Teto have a
good life? Is he okay? If not, he’ll never forgive himself for letting the adults
separate them.The Brute and The Blogger by Olivia Gaines
Tino Boehner is a self-made man who has worked hard to get everything
he has but he is the type of guy who wants a woman to challenge him. He has that
in Ebony Miller. I wanted to write an interracial story about a man who has lost
something that he is trying to reclaim – an identity. In the process he has a five
year symbiotic relationship with Ebony through her blog that fuels and lights a
fire under him, although they have never officially met in person. When they do
meet, there are more than just sparks in her words on a screen; the ones that come
out of her mouth are equally as powerful. He gives as good as he gets and the banter
between the two is fiery, and clever.The story is sexy as the two dance about each other as she finds
out that there is a whole lot more to Tino Boehner.Tino, through manipulating the circumstance, finds a way to spend
more time with Ebony on a day to day basis and realizes her words have more power
over him than he imagined.I know readers will relate to them both as Ebony finds her true
voice and Tino finds a deeper meaning in what family truly means to him. The Brute
and the Blogger is the intro to a much larger story about the Boehner’s which is
completed in the follow up story A Menu for Loving.Highlander, The Archer by Hildie McQueen
Two ideas at once came to mind when penning Highlander, Valent.
First he was to be rather broken and secondly, why not an archer since this is a
Valentines Day anthology and the whole cupid thing.Valent is a breathtakingly stunning man with more hang-ups than
a walk-in closet. After being abandoned as a child and then continuously mistreated
while growing up by the clan, he has a rather hard time of it. When the laird’s
daughter Ariana falls head over heels in love with him and seduces him, it’s surprising
to see how different he is when in the privacy of the bedroom. The natural born
leader takes charge. I hope readers will relate with this resilient hero and he
earns a piece of their hearts.Valent’s story will continue in two additional parts, which will
be published separately. Highlander – The Archer is the beginning of a new series.The Vampire’s Penance by Jordan K. Rose
When deciding who my Valentino was I knew right away he was a
member of The Vampire Guard, a group driven to protect the residents of Central
City in the aftermath of the Panthera Laboratories fire. I also knew Rafe Valentino
was holding onto something so painful, so horrible that he had shut himself away
from having relationships with anyone other than his brother.In an effort to stop his brother from ending up dead Rafe finds
himself in the weakest position he’s ever experienced, which forces him to let down
his guard and allow someone else to care for him. In spite of his circumstance he
tries to protect those around him, sheltering them from his savageness, this time
by forcing Maddie Van Kool to see the truth of what he’s done.The Vampire’s Penance is Novella 5 in the Romance In Central
City Series.About the Book
Title Call Me ValentinoGenre Romance, AnthologyAuthor Kirsten Obourne, Jamie Lee Scott, Olivia Gaine, Hildie
McQueen and Jordan K. RoseBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher: Pink Door PublishingAmazon http://amzn.to/1xk1Cl8Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1stSU8dKobo http://bit.ly/1z2QMXsiBooks: http://bit.ly/1CwpuX6Author Social Media
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Character Sketch: Julia, One More Second Chance @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog
One More Second Chance
by Jana RichardsMessage from author Jana Richards:Today I’m here at Romance Lives Forever with Julia Stewart from
my new contemporary romance release. Before we talk to Julia, here’s the blurb from
One More Second Chance, which is part of the Lobster
Cove series from The Wild Rose Press.Dr. Alex Campbell has an agenda–finish his contract to provide
medical services in Maine, pay off his medical school debt, and head back to his
real life in San Diego. But when he meets Julia, all his carefully laid plans are
put in jeopardy.Julia Stewart, Lobster Cove’s high school principal, swears she’ll
never let another man drag her away from the home she loves. Her aging parents need
her, and the Cove is where she wants to raise her daughter. When her mother’s illness
brings her and the big city doctor closer together, panic sets in. Her marriage
taught her men don’t stay.Can she put aside the heartaches of the past and trust Alex enough
to accept the love he’s offering? Or will her fear of abandonment mean she’ll send
him away forever?Tell us about yourself.
Where are you from?I’m from a small town in Maine called Lobster Cove. The Cove
is located on Mount Desert Island, just down the road from Bar Harbor. I love this
town. I love the people here, I love the ocean, and I love my family. Lobster Cove
is a beautiful place to call home and I never want to leave.But you did leave at one
point, right?Yes. My ex-husband and I spent a few years teaching in Thailand.
Russ loved it there, but I was homesick a lot of the time. When I got pregnant,
I wanted to come home and give birth to my daughter in the States. Russ was never
happy back in Lobster Cove, especially when I got the job as principal of the high
school, and essentially became his boss. When Ava was about three he demanded that
we go back to Thailand.Why didn’t you go?I was going to. I was afraid if I didn’t our marriage would be
over. But in the end it didn’t matter. Russ went on ahead to find us a place to
live. A few days later I got a call from him. He told me he didn’t want me to come.
He didn’t love me anymore.That must have been very
painful for you.It was, but with help from my parents and my friends, I got through
it. And Ava helped me, too. I had to be strong for her. She’s the joy of my life,
and I intend on raising her here in Lobster Cove.How old is Ava?(smiling) She just turned six the other day. We had seven six-year-old
girls at her birthday party. My ears are still ringing from all the excitement.(smiling) I remember those
days. So you’re a teacher?Yes. I’m presently the principal of Lobster Cove High School.Do you like being a principal?I do. I love the kids, and I love teaching, though these days
I’m more of an administrator than a teacher. Sometimes I miss being in the classroom.
But as principal, I have the opportunity to really make a difference in my students’
lives. But affecting change can be difficult. As much as I love Lobster Cove, people
can be pretty set in their ways here.Let’s get to the juicy
bits. Tell me about your relationship with Alex Campbell.(shifts uncomfortably in her chair) There’s nothing to tell.
I don’t have a relationship with him. Not really.I don’t believe that and
I don’t think you do either. Tell me about your first meeting.I thought he was an arrogant jerk when I first met him. Alex
is a doctor, and when I took Ava to the ER with a broken arm, he accused my mother
of abusing her!And then?(Sighs) Then we discovered what was really going on with my parents.
Alex has been very supportive.Not to mention easy on
the eyes.(sits up straighter) It doesn’t matter how handsome he is, or
how beautiful his eyes are, or even how compassionate he is. When his contract with
the Island Health Board is up, he’ll be leaving Lobster Cove. End of story.It doesn’t have to be
the end. You could go with him.(shakes her head) No, I couldn’t. Even if our relationship was
at that stage, which it’s not, I’m never leaving Lobster Cove again. My life is
here, and so are my responsibilities.But what if he stayed?He’s not going to do that. There’s nothing in a small town like
Lobster Cove to entice a big city doctor like Alex.Nothing but you. Maybe
you could ask him to stay.(turns away) If he stayed because I asked him to, he’d only grow
to resent me. It’s better this way.Better for who? Not for
Ava. She adores Alex and she needs a father. And not for you. If you don’t tell
him how much you care for him, he’s going to walk away. Is that what you want?(gets to her feet) This interview is over.Don’t let your chance
for love slip away, Julia.(Julia hurries away.)About the Book
Title: One More Second ChanceAuthor: Jana RichardsGenre: Contemporary RomancePublisher: The Wild Rose Press, the Lobster Cove SeriesRelease Date: February 6, 2015Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RThey drank their tea in silence, but the silence didn’t feel
awkward. Julia felt soothed, the stress slowly leaving her body. Perhaps her grandmother
had been onto something. The tea seemed to be working.She finished the last of it and set down the cup. “I should
be going. I left Ava with Tracy, and she’s probably hungry by now.”Julia got to her feet and headed to the front door, with Alex
following her. “Thanks for the tea, and for listening. I guess I needed both
today.”“Anytime. Seriously, Julia, anytime you need to talk, about
anything, give me a call.”She wondered if he was speaking as a doctor, as a friend, or
as a man. Which one did she want him to be?“Thank you.”“I’ll try to keep an eye out for your folks, see if there’s
anything I can do for them.”She was touched by his offer. “I really appreciate that,
but I know how busy you are.”He waved away her concern. “It’s no big deal. I appreciate
my grandmother’s neighbors checking in on her, and I’d be happy to do the same.”He really did understand how she felt. “In that case, thank
you.”She opened the front door and stepped outside. Turning to Alex,
she smiled. His thick hair had begun to dry, and the dark strands gleamed in the
spring sunshine. Her breath caught in her throat at his beauty.“Bye, Alex.”“Bye. Take care.”Julia hurried down the steps and across the lawn to her car.
An appreciation for his looks was as far she could take any relationship with him.
Her life was too complicated, too full already. And she would never get involved
with a man who planned to leave Lobster Cove in only a few more months.More about this book: http://www.janarichards.com/onemoresecondchance.htmlAbout the Author
When Jana Richards read her first romance novel, she immediately
knew two things: she had to commit the stories running through her head to paper,
and they had to end with a happily ever after. She also knew she’d found what she
was meant to do. Since then she’s never met a romance genre she didn’t like. She
writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and historical romance set in World
War Two, in lengths ranging from short story to full length novel. Just for fun,
she throws in generous helpings of humor, and the occasional dash of the paranormal.
Her paranormal romantic suspense “Seeing Things” was a 2008 EPPIE finalist.In her life away from writing, Jana is an accountant/admin assistant,
a mother to two grown daughters, and a wife to her husband Warren. She enjoys golf,
yoga, movies, concerts, travel and reading, not necessarily in that order. She and
her husband live in Winnipeg, Canada with their Pug/Terrier cross Lou and several
unnamed goldfish. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her
website at www.janarichards.comBuy This Book
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Time Out Valentine @melindadozier #RLFblog #Geek
Time Out Valentine
by Melinda DozierCover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Time Out, Valentine.Author Melinda DozierPublisher: The Wild Rose PressRelease Date: January 21, 2015Word Count: 18KAbout the Book
Lexi’s life is one big dump. Or so she thinks. To keep her
mind off her latest breakup, she stays busy with work. It’s no big deal, since
writing for Time Out Portland Magazine is a blast…except for the one small
snag – Grant Reeds. Grant, a shy but sexy computer geek, is new to Time Out,
working as the Networking Director for the online magazine. Even though Lexi
thinks he doesn’t notice her, he sure as hell does. The owners have a plan for
their upcoming Valentine’s Special, pairing up the two to explore romantic date
ideas around the city. Soon, Lexi and Grant learn that the old adage,
“Opposites Attract,” can ring true.Buy This Book
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00RASDUTSKobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Time-Out-Valentine/book-yYA2K7SnFUSuL1kAU8LAhQ/page1.html?s=mfws6h0hQ0aRNbe-wLUbRQ&r=4Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/time-out-valentine-melinda-dozier/1121088879?ean=2940150238985The Wild Rose Press: http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6037About the Author
Melinda is a multi-published contemporary romance author
with books from Crimson Romance, Swoon Romance and The Wild Rose Press
represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency. She lives in
Guatemala, Central America with her husband/college sweetheart who brings
“mucho amor” to her life. Melinda enjoys being the queen of her
household and dreams of being pampered fully by her three boys once they are
grown. Melinda’s guilty pleasures include reality t.v., traveling, blogging and
playing Zynga games.Author Social Media
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#amreading Lady of the Knight a new #scifiromance by @mjschiller #RLFblog
Lady of the Knight
by MJ SchillerThis quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces
the story.About the Author
M.J. Schiller is a lunch lady/romance-romantic suspense writer.
She enjoys writing novels whose characters include rock stars, desert princes, teachers,
futuristic Knights, construction workers, cops, and a wide variety of others. In
her mind everybody has a romance. She is the mother of a twenty-year-old and three
eighteen-year-olds. That’s right, triplets! So having recently taught four children
to drive, she likes to escape from life on occasion by pretending to be a rock star
at karaoke. Uhh…you won’t be seeing her name on any record labels soon.Interview with M.J. Schiller
Why did you write this
book?The first book in the series, Leap Into The Knight, was inspired
by a reoccurring dream. After I finished writing it, I realized the story wasn’t
over…What is your favorite
genre to read?Romance in pretty much any form, but I prefer contemporary or
romantic suspense.Who is your favorite character
from fiction (not including your own)?You can’t make me choose between R.T. Wolfe’s Reed men from the
Black Creek Burning Series! First, there was Nathan. I fell in love with him and
didn’t think I’d like Andy’s story, but I did. And then Duncan in the third book
turned out to possibly be the hottest of them all!What are you working on
at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?The third book in the Romantic Knight Trilogy is on my laptop
but next up is a contemporary romance titled “Blackout.” It is part of
my Real Romance Collection and follows the story of Faith and Max…and Eli. Uh-oh!
Yes, Faith and Eli are brought together by a blackout, and ripped apart by a second
blackout. Max steps up to fill the void, but then Eli returns! Yeah, it’s quite
a mess I get these three characters in. I hope it is a story that will touch you
and make you dream about alternate endings!Please tell us about your
latest book.Title Lady of the KnightGenre sci-fi romanceAuthor M.J. SchillerBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Can she betray the man she loves in order to save him?Newly wed, Maggie is trying to figure out how life married to
a Knight of the High Order is supposed to work. Then an explosion rips her husband
away from her. Everyone believes him to be dead, but in her heart she knows it’s
not true. How is she supposed to find him when others think she’s crazy for even
looking?Will he betray The Order to make his way back to her?Darius’s captor wants information about Council members. If the
Knight is killed keeping The Order’s secrets, his newfound life with Maggie will
come to an abrupt end. Will duty win out over love?And will he betray his best friend for the woman he loves?Orion has learned to keep his distance from Maggie, but when
circumstances throw them together in a very intimate way, how can he be expected
to remain a loyal friend to Darius? He may be a Knight, but he’s human, too. He
wants to do what’s right for all of them, but what’s right is becoming increasingly
unclear.When hearts are pulled in separate directions, each painful decision
they make could affect them all. Join us for another Romantic Knight!MJ Schiller Buy This Book
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Coming Home (Santa Monica Trilogy) @Jill_Blake_ #RLFblog #contemporary
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Coming Home (The Santa
Monica Trilogy, Book 2.)Genre ContemporaryAuthor Jill BlakeBook heat level (based on movie ratings): REight years ago, Grace went to New York to meet the father she
never knew. Drawn into a frenetic life among Manhattan’s uber-rich, she ends up
staying. But when her new marriage collapses in a firestorm of scandal, she flees
back to California to recover.After his college girlfriend dumped him without explanation,
Logan spent eight years building his career and sampling some of L.A.’s finest talent.
Now that Grace is back in town, Logan can’t stop thinking about her, and wondering
What if…?Sometimes first love deserves a second chance.Buy This Book
Amazon: http://amazon.com/dp/B00OZR19C2About the Author
A native of Philadelphia, Jill Blake now lives in Southern California
with her husband and three children. During the day, she is a physician with a busy
medical practice. At night, she pens steamy Contemporary Romances.Author Social Media
Website: http://jillblake.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jill_Blake_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.blake.3386
Amazon Author Page: http://amazon.com/Jill-Blake/e/B00B1ZIHKS