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Know Bryony, the Heroine from Love Comes in Many Shapes, a story by Alice Renaud @alicerauthor in the BVS anthology Rainbow Desire #RLFblog #GayRomance

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Know Bryony, the Heroine from Love Comes in Many Shapes, a story by Alice Renaud @alicerauthor in the BVS anthology Rainbow Desire #RLFblog #GayRomanceBryony the shifter mermaid is in love with Maia the witch in Love Comes in Many Shapes, a story by Alice Renaud in Rainbow Desire, the new BVS anthology of LGBTQIA+ love stories. But when Maia’s ex comes to visit, their relationship faces a severe test.

Alice Renaud, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about Rainbow Desire.

Rainbow Desire by Alice Renaud, et al.

Genre Gay/LGBTQIA+/Menage Romance

Book heat level (based on movie ratings): The stories in this anthology have a variety of heat ratings from R to X

Blurb for Rainbow Desire

Rainbow Desire is a celebration of life and love in its kaleidoscope of exotic rainbow colours. The stories within the book also reflect its vibrant shades of romance from light to dark. I hope you will enjoy the wealth of narratives in this glorious LGBTQ+ anthology.

Blurb for Love Comes in Many Shapes

Bryony, a shifter mermaid, has run away with sexy witch Maia, and now they’re living the dream in Las Vegas. But Maia is hiding a secret. When her ex, a super-hot warlock, turns up, Bryony can’t fight her attraction to him. Will she choose him? Or Maia? Or both?

Know Bryony, the Heroine from Love Comes in Many Shapes in Rainbow Desire

Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

Go for a swim in the pool. She spends as much time as she can in water.

What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

Like all shifter merfolk, she loves seafood. She likes the fried squid and shrimps from her local Chinese restaurant.

Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

As little as possible! Clothes are a hindrance when shifting. Fortunately the climate in Las Vegas enables her to waft around in a bikini and shorts most of the time.

Does she know how to fix things?

Yes, she grew up the only girl in a household of mermen, and learned to fix broken things – boats, kettles, pipes…

She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

When Maia, a witch, came to the Morvann islands, Bryony fell in love with her. She tried to tell her family and Clan about their relationship, but they freaked out and ordered her to break up with Maia. Mermen are a conservative lot, and she was the first openly gay mermaid on the islands. As a result she ran off to the US with Maia.

How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

She loves children and is very natural with them. In her job as an entertainer for a hotel in Las Vegas, she often interacts with children and loves it.

What is she like first thing in the morning?

Bright and perky, ready to seize the day. Maia on the other hand is a night owl and doesn’t start smiling until about 10 am.

How does she act around people who don’t know what she is?

She acts as natural as possible. Officially only Maia knows that she is a shifter mermaid, though her manager and some of her colleagues at the hotel suspect something. She changes into her mermaid shape as part of the show, and though she pretends it’s a costume, some who see her up close can guess that it’s not. But hey, it’s Vegas, anything goes.

Will she let a worker handle things or do it herself?

She will do it herself if she can. She likes fixing things, and also she is prudent with money.

Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

Unadorned skin. Mermaids usually avoid piercings and jewelry as it causes issues when shifting from human to aquatic form.

Personal vehicle or public transport?

Neither. Unlike Maia she doesn’t drive. She take taxis a lot, or Maia drives her.

Recycle or toss?

Recycle. Merfolk respect the environment.

Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

Where to buy Rainbow Desire

Publisher Black Velvet Seductions https://blackvelvetseductions.com
Amazon https://amzn.to/3ATp0jl
Barnes and Noble https://books2read.com/u/mYZPQd
iBooks https://books2read.com/u/mYZPQd

Alice Renaud Social Media

Alice lives in London, UK, with her husband and son. By day she’s a compliance manager for a pharmaceutical company. By night she writes fantasy romance about shape shifting mermen, water monsters and time-travelling witches. Her first book, “A Merman’s Choice,” was published in January 2019 by Black Velvet Seductions. It is the first book in a fantasy romance trilogy inspired by the landscapes and legends of Brittany and Wales. The second and third books, “Music for a Merman,” and “Mermaids Marry in Green,” are out now. Alice has also contributed short stories for the BVS anthologies “Mystic Desire” and “Desire Me Again,” both available now, and “Cowboy Desire,” on pre order now, release date 1 April. Alice loves reading and writing stories, and sharing them with anyone who’s interested!
Website https://nomadauthors.com/alicerenaud/alicebooks.html
Twitter https://twitter.com/alicerauthor
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AliceRenaudAuthorRomance/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18670218.Alice_Renaud
BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/alice-renaud
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Renaud/e/B07L52P17B
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The Anniversary Present by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #Contemporary

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The Anniversary Present by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #ContemporaryFor several months, Carly Adams has worked at Bennett Services. She loves her job but rumor has it that the more popular assistants do more than file, or errands. When Carly gets the opportunity step in for someone at work, she meets Parker and Amber. They need someone to assist them for the upcoming game convention in Las Vegas.

But this is also their anniversary and Parker always gets Amber what she wants for their anniversary. This year her present is Carly.

Genre Lesbian Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher  Smexy and Fab Publishing
Amazon http://amzn.to/2rBwtQ5

Izzy Szyn Social Media

New York Times Bestselling Author Izzy Szyn was born in May of 2014 when a friend dared her to write. Born and raised in Detroit, Mi. Izzy now lives in Oklahoma City with her furchild Misty, the friendliest Chihuahua/Terrier you will ever meet. Currently works in a call center, where she writes in between phone calls.

Blog https://izzyszyn.wordpress.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/izzySzyn
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Izzy-Szyn-379714942215154/timeline/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13836241.Izzy_Szyn
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Izzy-Szyn/e/B00XKHESO4/

 

Fall for You from All You Need is Love (Boxed Set) by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #NewRelease #MM

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Valerie Ullmer, 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.

Fall for You by Valerie Ullmer

Fall for You from All You Need is Love (Boxed Set) by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #NewRelease #MMGenre New Adult M/M Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Ethan Sutton had come to the stunning revelation that he’d fallen in love with his best friend, Sebastian Young. Although friends since childhood, Ethan vowed to keep his feelings for Sebastian under wraps and live the rest of his life with this one secret between them rather than risk a lifelong connection and never see him again. But when they move into their own apartment at the start of their third year of college, can Ethan keep his feelings from showing when they live so close together?
Sebastian Young had an epiphany about Ethan at the end of last year and arranged for the shared apartment he’d found over the summer to be closer to Ethan and see if a relationship could develop between them. But as they settle into their lives in a new place with such close quarters, ex-girlfriends, nosy downstairs neighbors, and Sebastian’s own doubts, their relationship could be in jeopardy before it even begins.
Can two best friends admit their feelings and fall in love?
Ethan realized falling in love with his best friend had been easy. Keeping his feelings a secret from Sebastian as they move into a one-bedroom loft and deal with decisions from their past might prove a bit more difficult.
Why did you write this book?
I loved the idea of two close friends who develop feelings for one another, but they are afraid of ruining their friendship, so they keep their feelings to themselves.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Romance in general, Gay Romance in particular.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
I don’t really have one. I could say Elizabeth Bennet, but every time I read a book, they become my favorite character for a while.
What are you working on at the moment?
Another book in my Dark Assassins series. Jade.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
I am working on my second full-length M/M novel, Unintended, in the Unexpected Series. I am also working on the start of another New Adult M/M series.

Where to buy Fall for You

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PZR8HY
Barnes and Noble: https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-you-need-is-love-tamsin-baker/1127753593
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/all-you-need-is-love/id1330261438?mt=11
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/all-you-need-is-love-27

Valerie Ullmer Social Media

Valerie writes paranormal and contemporary M/F and M/M erotic romances. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her wonderfully supportive husband and their funny and wise black lab. She’s addicted to coffee, crime shows, and reading and writing character-driven romances.
Website: http://www.valerieullmer.com/
Blog http://www.valerieullmer.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/valerieullmer
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valerieullmer.author/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/valerieullmer/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15293708.Valerie_Ullmer
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Ullmer/e/B01FSWMI9A
Newsletter http://www.valerieullmer.com/newsletter/

Intergalactic Seduction by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #Fantasy #GayRomance

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It’s been ten years since Bailey Augustine had last seen Axelis, the girl she met when she wandered away from cheerleading camp. They’d become fast friends and even though there was a language barrier, Bailey never felt closer to anyone.

When Bailey returns to the area where the camp once stood, she is confronted by the reality that the girl she loved is now a wanted woman fighting for The Opposition trying to bring down an evil space overlord.

Bailey is faced with the choice of whether to go back to Earth or stay and fight by the side of the person she wasn’t sure she could ever live without.

Genre Lesbian Romance / Fantasy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher Encompass Ink
Amazon http://amzn.to/2qE1aX7

Izzy Szyn Social Media

New York Times Bestselling Author Izzy Szyn was born in May of 2014 when a friend dared her to write. Born and raised in Detroit, Mi. Izzy now lives in Oklahoma City with her furchild Misty, the friendliest Chihuahua/Terrier you will ever meet. Currently she works in a call center, where she writes in between phone calls.

Blog https://izzyszyn.wordpress.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/izzySzyn
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Izzy-Szyn-379714942215154/timeline/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13836241.Izzy_Szyn
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Izzy-Szyn/e/B00XKHESO4/

Bella and the Beast by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #fantasy

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Bella and the Beast by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #fantasyToday’s featured book is Bella and the Beast, a Fantasy Fairytale by Izzy Szyn.

You only thought you knew the story of Beauty and the Beast.

When Bella’s father runs into the woman known as the Beast, she agrees to take his place as a prisoner for the next six months. Plenty of time to get out of her pending marriage to the son of the village’s wealthiest family.

When Bella is sent a list of demands and rules, one rule stood out: Don’t fall in love.

That seemed simple enough, for who could fall in love with a Beast?

Genre Fairytale, Fantasy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Amazon http://amzn.to/2vu4Ri2

Izzy Szyn Social Media

New York Times Bestselling Author Izzy Szyn was born in May of 2014 when a friend dared her to write. Born and raised in Detroit. Izzy now lives in Oklahoma City with her furchild Misty, the friendliest Chihuahua/Terrier you will ever meet. Izzy currently works in a call center, where she writes in between phone calls. She loves to keep in touch with her readers.

Blog https://izzyszyn.wordpress.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/izzySzyn
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/izzyszynhome/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13836241.Izzy_Szyn
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Izzy-Szyn/e/B00XKHESO4/

 

Extra Mile by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #LGBT #Romance

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Extra Mile, a new lesbian romance from From NYT Bestselling author Izzy Szyn, is the first in a continuing series featuring Brittany Jones and her journey in the world of being a high class escort.
When Brittany applies for an escort position with Extra Mile she thinks that it’s only temporary. With clients ranging from baseball players and their wives to movie stars, Brittany realizes that being a high class escort may be her true career path.
Genre Lesbian Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Amazon http://amzn.to/2odsgnf

Izzy Szyn Social Media

New York Times Bestselling Author Izzy Szyn was born in May of 2014 when a friend dared her to write. Born and raised in Detroit, Mi. Izzy now lives in Oklahoma City with her furchild Misty, the friendliest Chihuahua/Terrier you will ever meet. Currently works in a call center, where she writes in between phone calls.
Blog https://izzyszyn.wordpress.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/izzySzyn
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Izzy-Szyn-379714942215154/timeline/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13836241.Izzy_Szyn
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Izzy-Szyn/e/B00XKHESO4/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
 
 
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