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Read The Red Slippers the new #RegencyRomance by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog (Two-Hour Romance Short Reads)
A ballerina obsessed with perfection. A man who will do anything to grant her wish. Are the second-hand red slippers he found magical, or is he the only one who can conjure the spell and make her the world’s greatest ballerina?
Ruth, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Red Slippers.
The Red Slippers by Ruth A Casie
Genre: Historical Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): SweetIt will take magic for Cosette to believe in her abilities.
Is Avery the only one who can conjure the spell?Cosette Binet has been in the service to Queen Marie of France, since she was a young girl. She watched private ballet performances for the queen and was fascinated by the great Marie Camargo’s footwork and high leaps. Cosette studied to become a ballerina and earned a rare opportunity to audition for the Paris Opera Ballet’s corps de ballet where she met and found her soul mate, Avery, the ballet director. Her first performance brought the audience to their feet, but when she was chosen for a principal part in another ballet, a fellow dancer had her doubting her ability and Avery’s devotion.
While searching for additional dancers for the corps de ballet, ballet master, Avery Parsons DuBois, watched Cosette dance and was captivated when she performed a grand jetè that soared further and higher than anyone he has ever seen. Mesmerized, he was drawn to the dancer and fell in love with her. He offered her a position in the ballet, but when she began to doubt her ability and his love for her, he had to do something. He gave her red slippers and told her they were Marie Camargo’s dance shoes… filled with magic.
Did the red slippers hold the magic that made her a great ballerina or was it Avery’s love?
Why did you write this book?
I was attending the Authors and Dancers Against Cancer book event. The group was developing an anthology, the funds to go to Dancers Against Cancer. Several of my friends have been impacted and I have lost family members to cancer. I knew I had to be part of the event and the anthology.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I love to read historical fiction, primarily romance. I also enjoy historical mysteries. This story is very different. My readers know to expect mysteries or murders within my love stories. The Red Slippers is very different. This is romance, a love story of a woman for her dancing profession and for the one man who believes in her abilities as a dancer and a woman.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
You may laugh, but its Dirk Pitt, the hero in the Clive Cussler stories. My favorite female action heroine is Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. On the more sedate side, Lady Emily Ashton in Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series.
What are you working on at the moment?
I am currently working on book 4, The Lady and Her Barrister in my The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea series. I love this series about women with special skills who have graduated from the same female seminary in the town of Sommer by the Sea in northeast England. You just may see more from these ladies.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Aside from The Lady and Her Barrister, I am working on a new series, Barrington’s Brigade. Stories about veteran officers of the Peninsular War who take turns helping their former commander police the village of Sommer by the Sea as the men work to integrate back into society and are determine to find their heart’s desire, whomever she may be.
Where to buy The Red Slippers
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJTJJNX4
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Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!
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Read the series: Her Perfect Gentleman #3 Tales of Little Macclow, Regency romances by Gail Eastwood @GEastwoodAuthor #RLFblog #ReadARegency #RegencyRomance
The last thing a gentleman falsely vilified as a fortune hunter wants is another involvement with a wealthy, high-ranking young lady. But in Gail Eastwood’s new Regency romance, Her Perfect Gentleman, he must face five of them as fellow guests for his best friend’s wedding, and one of them has her sights set firmly on him!Gail, 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 series.
Her Perfect Gentleman in the Tales of Little Macclow series
Genre: Regency romance (traditional)
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-17
She is the worst thing that could happen to him. He might be the best thing that could happen to her. How will two hearts on such opposite tracks find their way to true love?
The last thing Christopher Haslitt needs or wants is another involvement with a high-ranking lady. He is still trying to repair both his heart and his reputation after last season’s disaster left him branded as a fortune hunter. Five days in Little Macclow for his friend’s wedding should be only a brief delay on his path. But he hasn’t counted on spending it with five unmarried daughters of earls, one of whom has her sights set firmly on him!Lady Honoria deRaymond finds Mr. Haslitt more attractive and charming than any other gentleman of her acquaintance. What’s more, his perfect manners include overlooking her tendency to be impulsive and not always quite proper. She knows the rules; she just has trouble sticking to them. Marriage to a high-ranking peer, as her family expects for her, will mean a highly visible life of constant pressure to conform and behave properly. Could Mr. Haslitt, a baronet’s son, be her means to escape such a fate? Can she possibly win his heart in just five days? When she returns to London, her one chance to forge a different future may be gone.
Sweet with a little sizzle, the Tales of Little Macclow are linked by a common setting and recurring characters. They follow a shared chronology and, while best read in order, they are complete stand alone romances that will warm your heart.
Little Macclow—a village tucked away and maybe touched by magic…
Heart-warming Regency tales of love’s triumph.
Which book is this in the series?
Her Perfect Gentleman is Book #3 (on pre-order now, releases Dec 15)
How many books do you plan for the series?
Six in total, so three more after this one. Unless the plan changes! I hadn’t actually planned on this one, but readers asked for this hero’s story, so I added it. <g>
How many books are completed?
Just the first three, although I have notes and research bits for the ones to come. I’m a slow writer, but I’m starting on the next one now.
What characters are the main stars in your series?
I’d have to say that the village of Little Macclow is one of the main stars of the series, for it is the place and the people who live there that link the stories together. Each book stands alone with a different couple as the main focus, but there are recurring characters around them. Lady Anne and Squire Hammon, who own the village, inevitably figure in each story along with the vicar of St. Benedict’s Church, Dr. Tamworth, whose daughter’s story is told in Book #2. Her wedding is what brings the different main characters together in Book #3. Another recurring character is known as The Lady, a mysterious being who may or may not be an angel, ghost, or other supernatural figure—a mere superstition the villagers believe in, or a real force for good acting under God’s hand. Her intervention can be something very small, but still significant, more or less in each book. Is there magic in Little Macclow? No one knows.
What is the overall theme in this series?
That even in such a small place as the village of Little Macclow, love is a powerful force that brings people together and unites their hearts.
Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.
Lord of Her Heart, Book One
Lord of Misrule, Book Two
Her Perfect Gentleman, Book Three
What did you like best about writing this series?
I love all the characters!! But I also enjoy exploring the rural Derbyshire setting and customs. It’s a nice change from the ballrooms of London and allows me to tell the stories of people who are not aristocrats (although there are still a number of those, too).
What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
I wrote seven Regency romances for Signet NAL/Penguin back in the day, then took sixteen years off from my writing career to deal with family health crises. I started over again with this series in 2018. Three of those old Signet “classic Regencies” are still available as ebooks from Penguin. I have issued new editions of three others, and have one more backlist book awaiting major surgery before I reissue it. If I could just clone myself, all the future projects would get done so much faster!!
Where can we find links for all your books?
My website has links to all the books in multiple formats from various vendors, and more information. https://gaileastwoodauthor.com
For Kindle or paperback, you can also find them all on my Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Gail-Eastwood/e/B001KDU86M
Where to buy Her Perfect Gentleman
Amazon Pre-order (discounted price!): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMLQCLSW
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Award-winning author Gail Eastwood started writing stories as soon as she learned to string words together on paper, and blames Beatrix Potter and A.A. Milne for making her a devoted Anglophile at a very early age. After detours into journalism and rare books, she finally found her path writing Signet Regencies acclaimed for their emotional depth and innovative plots. Twice nominated for RomanticTimes Magazine’s Career Achievement award, a Golden Leaf winner and twice a Holt Medallion finalist, Gail had to put writing on hold to deal with family health issues. But now she’s back doing what she loves best and offering readers a new, heart-warming Regency series set in a small village possibly touched by magic (or it is just the power of Love?), Tales of Little Macclow.
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Read the new Regency #Meant for the Marquess by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #RegencyRomance
Can Devin convince Julia they can have a life together—or will his new title and wealth tear them apart? Try Meant for the Marquess, the seventh and final book in Alexa Aston’s Regency romance series Second Sons of London.Alexa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Meant for the Marquess.
Meant for the Marquess by Alexa Aston
Genre: Regency historical romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RAn army major compelled to leave the military. A lady forced to earn her living. Two souls finding a new way of life…and each other…along with love.
A brutal attack leaves Major Devin Hunt missing two fingers. Unable to fire a gun, he sells his commission and takes refuge with a former fellow officer who has now become a duke. His friend offers Devin the opportunity to become the estate’s steward and forge a new life.
Lady Julia Birmingham loses both her parents just before she makes her come-out. Her half-brother, who never considered her family, banishes Julia from her childhood home and she is forced to earn her living, eventually becoming the governess to the Duke of Woodmont’s nephews.
Devin asks the family governess to help him to learn to write with his left hand, knowing keeping records is an important part of his new position. Their attraction turns into love and Devin is ready to spend his life with Julia—until he suddenly becomes the Marquess of Bedford.
Can Devin convince Julia they can have a life together—or will his new title and wealth tear them apart?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s Meant for the Marquess, the final book in Second Sons of London.
Each book in Second Sons of London is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1: Educated by the Earl
Book #2: Debating with the Duke
Book #3: Empowered by the Earl
Book #4: Made for the Marquess
Book #5: Dubious about the Duke
Book #6: Valued by the Viscount
Book #7: Meant for the MarquessWhere to buy Meant for the Marquess
Amazon (in Kindle Unlimited): https://amzn.to/3C7XW15
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Spicy historical western – read Claiming Caroline by Yasmine Hyde @sasseYvetteH #RLFblog #HistoricalWestern
A rebellious bride needs discipline in Yasmine Hyde’s new historical western romance, Claiming Caroline. To save her reputation she finds herself saying ‘I do’ to a sexy overbearing cowboy.Yasmine, 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.
Claiming Caroline by Yasmine Hyde
Genre American Historical Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Destitute after her father’s death, Caroline Douglas finds herself in a bind when the sleazy, rich business owner wants her father’s debt in full. He won’t take ‘no’ or ‘I owe you’ for an answer. She finds herself dragged to the Harlot and the Hero, forced to work off her payment. When she thinks things can’t get worse, they do. To save her reputation, she finds herself saying ‘I do’ to a sexy, overbearing cowboy. Tired of following the rules of men, Caroline decides to push back. Especially against her sexy, all-consuming husband who’s too quick with his discipline techniques
Garrett Rand, a dairy farm owner, and brother to the local sheriff, has spent the last six months requesting the hand of one ‘crofters’ daughter. Blocked at every turn, he starts to give up on ever having her, only to discover she’s in the brothel on the outskirts of Grover Town. Willing to stop at nothing to finally claim the beauty as his wife, in his bed, he makes a deal to get her out of the clutches of one of the richest men in town. However, marrying her is one thing; keeping Caroline out of trouble is another. He’ll just have to keep her over his knee until she learns. When danger strikes the area and threatens the safety of his wife, he will do what’s needed to protect her.
Where to buy Claiming Caroline
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iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/claiming-caroline/id1553769012
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/claiming-carolineYasmine Hyde Social Media
USA Today Bestselling Author Yasmine Hyde is the alter ego of Yvette Hines. Hmm, how does that work? Well, as an author I have to stretch myself. So, when I’m in the mood for a little bit of dirty writing in the late 19th century of Mid-Western America, or maybe feeling a little 1800’s hotness on the streets of England, or just want to write a down and dirty straight erotic story, it will be located under this pen name. So, join me on this journey of writing stories my muse SHE creates, as I obey by tapping away at my laptop keys. I still want to bring readers stories that they will love, I hope, as much as I enjoy writing. Let’s dive in, naughty ones!
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Read the new historical romance Vanity and Humility (Sins of the Virtuous Book 7) by Faye Hall @FayeHall79 #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
What if vanity threatened to destroy the only love you’ve ever known? A passionate retelling of sins and virtues in Vanity & Humility (Sins of the Virtuous Book 7) by Faye Hall.Faye, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Vanity & Humility (Sins of the Virtuous Book 7).
Vanity & Humility (Sins of the Virtuous Book 7) by Faye Hall
Genre Historical Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): M15+
Detective Ethan Brant is on the hunt for a murderess who is seducing her victims and stealing collections of diamonds from each one. When the woman he suspects becomes his father’s newest wife, Ethan’s fears multiply. He’s determined to protect his only remaining family member, no matter the cost.
All of his attention is focused on bringing the guilty party to justice. He has no time for, or interest in, women. But when he discovers a beautiful, young woman swimming at the lake on his father’s property he feels an instant attraction.
Cady Eldon’s history with men taught her it was foolish to lose her heart to one. But when she meets Ethan, she can’t ignore the fire that burns inside her, making her long for the feel of his skin against hers. Discovering that he’s a police detective, she becomes intrigued. Why would a man whose family is wealthy want to live so humbly?
Her attraction to him, and her interest in the murder case he’s working on, pulls them together on a journey north where they become entangled in the manipulative web of the murderess Ethan is chasing. Ethan and Cady soon learn just how cruel one woman’s vanity can be and how she will stop at nothing to get the riches she believes she deserves.
Will their love survive, or will they fall victim to the greatest sin of all?
Where to buy Vanity & Humility (Sins of the Virtuous Book 7)
Publisher https://4thavenuepress.com.au/product/vanity-and-humility
Faye Hall Social Media
Faye Hall is an author of steamy Australian Historical Romantic Suspense novels, including the Sins of the Virtuous series. Born and raised in North Queensland, Australia, she uses the tales of local history, and the struggles and adventures of her own family, to bring her characters to life in a uniquely, rural setting.
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Author Interview – Is It True: My Pirate at Midnight by Jocelyn Vonne@Jocelynvonne #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
My Pirate At Midnight is the first in the Satin & Swords trilogy, a historical romance series by Jocelyn Vonne that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the winds of passion and fate swirl throughout this story only one thing is clear: The most valuable treasure of all… is a stolen heart.Jocelyn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about My Pirate at Midnight.
My Pirate at Midnight by Jocelyn Vonne
Genre Historical Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Steamy
She’s an heiress celebrating her betrothal! He’s the most feared pirate on the seas! Settle in, destiny will take it from here…
Her ideal life is about to begin….
Julienne is a vivacious young heiress whose engagement is the talk of society. With the anticipation of entering into the enchanted world of matrimony, she is the envy of her social circle. She has meticulously planned out her blissful future, from the paintings that will grace the walls of her new home to the names of her two, soon to be acquired, puppies.
One situation she could never have planned for was abduction by the notorious pirate, Captain Austin, ruler of the seas!
Even more distressing than finding herself onboard a pirate ship, is the realization that the Captain is the same dashing “nobleman” she recently encountered at a social engagement.
And the same scoundrel who left her standing dazed in the moonlight after a passionate kiss!
As the winds of passion and fate whirl them into adventure, you can hear whispered wisdom, “The most valuable treasure of all….is a stolen heart.”
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Yes!
this book is part of a series?
Yes, Book Two – My Pirate’s Embrace will be out in January,
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Lots and lots of sleep, mostly because I was so wrapped up in story I didn’t notice I was writing through the night. I wrote this book when I was 17. I am now 61 and just publishing it.
you did research for this book?
In later years I did research. Once there were computers! Yes, I wrote this originally with pencil and paper, and the first draft was over 1000 pages.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Captain Austin has a white fluffy cat on the ship. She is very spoiled. I based her on my persian cat Bella.
this book has more than one genre?
I would say it is mostly historical romance.
you speak more than one language?
No. I mean, I took Spanish and French in high school. I can count to ten in three languages.
you grew up where you live now?
I live two roads over from the house I grew up in. The basement for my family home was dug the day I was born. I lived there until I met the guy down the road at 17 years old. We ended up buying his parent’s house and have lived here for the last 43 years. He is also my husband no longer just a guy down the road.
you love to read?
I grew up having a comprehension problem. I was diagnosed much later with adult ADD, which I image was the problem back then. But no I never liked to read because I would daydream throughout and have no idea what I just read.
you are never late?
I am always late. Always have been. Always will be, Read into it what you will.
you love pizza?
I actually just finished a slice! My husband, son, and father went on a deep sea fishing trip today so my Mom, who still lives down the road in the family house, came to spend the day and we had pizza and salad.
you love sushi?
One of my daughter’s favorite foods is sushi. She and my husband are vegetarians. I like avocado sushi when they are eating sushi. But I don’t think I would go out on my own and order it.
you have a pet?
Yes! We have Bella Boo. She is a Chinchilla Persian and rules the house.
Where to buy My Pirate at Midnight
Amazon Kindle Vella https://amzn.to/39uDOZb
Website https://www.satinandswords.com/
Jocelyn Vonne Social Media
Jocelyn is a native New Englander who wrote her first novel at the age of seventeen. Forty years later, she has three children, two grandchildren, two Persian cats and a pile of manuscripts. With a lifelong love of the arts, she has danced with the Boston Ballet, done commercials and modelling, and dabbles in drawing and painting. Now, at the age of 60, she is finally publishing her novels, starting with the very first, My Pirate at Midnight, the first in a trilogy.
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