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  • Is It True,  Lesbian

    Is It True: By Moonlight by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #HistoricalFFRomance #Historical #Romance

    Is It True: By Moonlight by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #HistoricalFFRomance #Historical #RomanceIn Lisabet Sarai’s luscious, lyrical historical romance By Moonlight, Bess risks all loving a gallant outlaw – who happens to be a woman.

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Lisabet Sarai. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    By Moonlight by Lisabet Sarai

    Genre: Historical FF Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): NC-17

    I’ll come to you by moonlight – though Hell should bar the way.

    In her eighteen years on earth, Bess has never traveled more than twenty miles from her Devonshire village. The raven-haired innkeeper’s daughter has little time to dream of adventure as she labors from dawn to dusk to keep her abusive father satisfied.

    Then, at the weekly market in Tavistock town, she meets a handsome dandy who claims her with a single stolen kiss. When the gallant gentleman makes a midnight visit to the inn, Bess learns that her new lover is none other than Kit Latour, a notorious French highwayman who has been boldly relieving the local nobility of their valuables. Well-aware of the risk she’s taking, Bess still offers herself to the seductive outlaw. Even Kit’s darkest secrets cannot quench the flames of her love.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?

    Definitely not. It’s a bit hard to figure out how many books I’ve published over my twenty-two year career, at least partly because many have seen multiple editions. But I’d say it’s close to one hundred if not more.

    this book is part of a series?

    No

    you lost sleep while writing this book?

    No – though I dreamed about it.

    you did research for this book?

    Yes, of course. It’s historical, set in eighteenth century England, a few years before the American revolution. So I had to do research on language, clothing and culture, but even more about geography, since I’m a Yank with limited experience in Britain. Probably the most intensive research efforts involved studying what the port of Bristol was like during that period. I was fortunate to find a painting of one of the quays, which I used as a basis for my description.

    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)

    No. There’s a horse named Delilah, but I wouldn’t call her a character.

    this book has more than one genre?

    Yes. Well, I’ve never been sure exactly how to determine the boundaries of a genre. However, this book is a lesbian romance, historical, erotic, with a poetic edge and a bit of adventure.

    you speak more than one language?

    Yes. Two fluently, several more as a novice.

    you grew up where you live now?

    No. I live in Southeast Asia now. I grew up in New England.

    you love to read?

    Yes. That’s an understatement. Even now, when I’m ferociously busy with my day job, I’m usually in the middle of several books. When I was a kid, my mom had to force me to stop reading and go out to get some fresh air.

    you are never late?

    Hmm. Rarely, but not never. Certainly I dislike being late, and try to plan my arrivals accordingly.

    you love pizza?

    No. I like pizza, but wouldn’t say I love it.

    you love sushi?

    Yes. I don’t eat it often because I’m worried about freshness and quality, but I recently spent two weeks in Japan and ate sushi and sashimi every chance I could.

    you have a pet?

    Yes, two cats at the moment. I can’t imagine living without felines.

    Is It True: By Moonlight by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #HistoricalFFRomance #Historical #Romance

    Where to buy By Moonlight

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C99C59RY
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/by-moonlight-lisabet-sarai/1143711659?ean=2940166073495
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id6450718058
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/by-moonlight-8
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1413596

    Lisabet Sarai Social Media

    Lisabet Sarai became addicted to words at an early age. She began reading when she was four. She wrote her first story at five years old and her first poem at seven. Since then, she has written plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and lots of erotica and erotic romance – over one hundred titles, and counting, in nearly every sub-genre—paranormal, scifi, ménage, BDSM, LGBTQ, and more. Regardless of the genre, every one of her stories illustrates her motto: Imagination is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
    Website https://www.lisabetsarai.com
    Blog https://lisabetsarai.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/LisabetSarai
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lisabetsarai/beyond-romance-blog-posts/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/83387.Lisabet_Sarai
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/lisabet-sarai
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/lisabetsarai
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  • Know the Heroine,  Lesbian

    Know the Heroine from You See Me by Gabbi Grey @gabbigrey #RLFblog #lesfic #WriteLGBTQ

    Elouise is recovering from a broken heart by filming in a new movie up in Vancouver, Canada. When she meets Kelci, a make-up artist, sparks fly.  Will they cross borders to find their happily ever after?

    Gabbi, 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 You See Me.

    You See Me by Gabbi Grey

    Know the Heroine from You See Me by Gabbi Grey @gabbigrey #RLFblog #lesfic #WriteLGBTQGenre LGBTQ romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R!

    Elouise

    After a public break-up with my fiancée, I’ve retrenched in Vancouver, British Columbia to lick my wounds and star in a movie. I’m acting as if everything is okay, but then I meet a woman who sees the real me. Dare I take a chance to find real love?

    Kelci

    I’ve admired Elouise Hynes from afar for years. She’s recently come out of the closet and was dumped just a short time later. I want to offer comfort, but I’m a make-up artist on her movie crew. Can we really form a lasting bond when she lives in LA and I’m staying in Canada?

    Know the Heroine from You See Me

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

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

    Elouise is a huge fan of cat and dog videos.  She’s very much a small-town girl and would much rather hang out at home than go out in the big city.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    She might or might not have a bit of a sweet tooth and might, on occasion, indulge in some ice cream.

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Although the characters she portrays in films often wear dresses, Elouise is very much of the ‘comfort is everything’ motto and she loves her jeans and sweaters.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Growing up in rural Newfoundland, Canada, Elouise learned how to build things, fix things, and to knit.  She’s independent and is fiercely proud to stand on her own.

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

    For Elouise, her first disaster was her first lesbian relationship.  She met a woman she loved and finally came out of the closet only to be dumped publicly and humiliated.  After that, she swore off love.

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

    Elouise loves kids.  She’ll happily get down on their level as she helped raise her younger siblings.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Having grown up in a fishing village in rural Newfoundland, Elouise is accustomed to early hours.  As one of the biggest film actresses in Hollywood, she often has early call times and cheerfully arrives on time, if not early.

    Can she use chopsticks?

    Although she’s lived in Los Angeles for years, and eaten at many different restaurants, chopsticks are her kryptonite.

    Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?

    Elouise is a true Canadian – she loves Tim Hortons Double Double coffee (black coffee with two shots of milk and two sugars).

    What apps would she have on her phone?

    Her fitness app is likely her favorite as she enjoys a sense of accomplishment when she hits her targets.  She also has an apps to order Tim Hortons and Starbucks and, finally, she has an app to listen to her favorite audiobooks – most especially Canadian post-modern literature.

    Android or iPhone?

    Elouise loves her iPhone because she can stream old movies on it.

    Earrings or unpierced ears?

    Her work requires her to have pierced ears, and she loves the teardrop diamond ones.

    Tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Some actresses might have tattoos these days – great makeup is a thing – but Elouise prefers unadorned skin.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Growing up in a rural small-town, she only had the family car or truck to get her around.  When she first got to LA, she was fine with transit.  These days, though, being so famous, she’s more likely to hail a cab.  She tries to nab electric or hybrid ones as she’s worried about the environment.

    Recycle or toss?

    Elouise is an environmentalist all the way.  She’ll go out of her way to find a recycling container and prefers her own refillable water bottle.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy You See Me

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/You
    Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/You-See-Me-Gabbi-Grey-ebook/dp/B0BVRW5SGC
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/you-see-me-gabbi-grey/1143069019
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/book/you-see-me/id6445718954
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/you-see-me-3

    Gabbi Grey Social Media

    Gabbi lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black.

    Website https://gabbigrey.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/GabbiGrey
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorGabbiGrey
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authorgabbigrey/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15456297.Gabbi_Grey
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/gabbi-grey
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Gabbi-Grey/e/B07SJVFX1M
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  • Anthology,  Gay or MM,  Lesbian,  Transgender

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

    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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  • Contemporary,  Lesbian

    The Anniversary Present by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #Contemporary

    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/

     

  • Boxed Sets,  Gay or MM,  Lesbian

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

    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/
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    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/

  • Lesbian

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

    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/