Military

Romance with a military setting, theme, or characters

  • Military,  Suspense

    Based on a true story: The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick @lmhedrick #RLFblog #Thriller #Romance

    Based on a true story: The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick @lmhedrick #RLFblog #Thriller #RomanceLM Hedrick, 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.

    The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick

    Genre Thriller Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Abandoned by his part-Cherokee Ma, Charlie Kincaid escapes servitude with his uncle. He jumps a boxcar, accompanied by his schoolmate Roxy, who is escaping troubles of her own. Charlie becomes a US Navy Diver.
    Mattie Blanc is from a genteel New Zealand family. But when her brother’s friend persuades her to take a ride, it all goes horribly wrong. Desperate, she flees her family’s stifling expectations for a new life in Auckland.
    After the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, Charlie sets sail for Auckland aboard the USS Rigel. And there she is, the girl of his dreams. Mattie is everything that Roxy isn’t—sophisticated, tender, and patient. But the war intervenes… Rigel embarks for the Pacific war zones.
    Charlie’s letters are sporadic. Mattie is tormented by doubts; did he truly love her, or was it only a dream?
    The Rigel Affair produces a rip-roaring wartime romance and chilling danger unknown to most.

    Where to buy The Rigel Affair

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rigel-Affair-Award-Winning-Chilling-Rip-Roaring/dp/0473474875/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rigel-affair-l-m-hedrick/1129687245

    LM Hedrick Social Media

    Lynette grew up listening to her mother Mattie’s stories about her WW2 love for US Navy Diver Charlie. She used Mattie’s 30 letters from Charlie, and together with her insightful editor/advisor husband, Bud, they completed extensive research to give reality to The Rigel Affair. Lynette has published multiple short stories for NZ magazines. Both Lynette and Bud have completed numerous Creative Writing courses at Auckland University. Lynette is an accomplished expressionist Artist, with works sold internationally.
    Website https://lmhedrick.com/
    Blog https://lmhedrick.com/homepage/blog/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/lmhedrick
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lmhedrick/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.nz/lynette5567/pins/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45298641-the-rigel-affair
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B071GJSRBC
    Newsletter https://lmhedrick.com/homepage/contact/

     

  • Author Interviews,  Military

    Sha Renee, author of Forbidden Kisses, shares 20 Ways to Say I Love You #Romance #ValentinesDay #RLFblog

    Sha Renee, author of Forbidden Kisses, shares 20 Ways to Say I Love You #Romance #ValentinesDay #RLFblogSha Renée, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy Valentine’s Day! So glad to have you here! Can’t wait to read your thoughts on saying “I love you” three of the most important words ever spoken.

    20 Ways to Say I Love You by Sha Renée

    Valentine’s Day is here, which means many of us are thinking about love, romance and the best way to say those three special words to those who mean the most to us. Of course, it’s a good idea to tell our loved ones how we feel not just on Valentine’s Day, but on any day throughout the year. And while an sparkly gift or elaborate display of fanciness is sometimes nice to receive, let’s not forget that there are several inexpensive or free ways to show someone we care.
    Here are twenty ways to say I love you s– not just for your significant other; don’t forget your friends, family members, coworkers and more.

     

    1 Put a note in your kid’s lunch box telling them how awesome they are.

    2 Leave a sexy note on the steering wheel in your husband’s car.

    3 Buy your teen’s favorite candy bar and leave it in the fridge with a sweet note.

    4 Buy coffee for your boss.

    5 Run a hot bubble bath for your mom and add lavender bath oil.

    6 Stop by your sister’s house and prepare a meal for her family before heading home.

    7 Take care of your friend’s kids so she can go to the nail salon.

    8 Pick up your grandkids for a sleepover at your house, so your son or daughter can go out for date night.

    9 Clear the snow from your dad’s car before he leaves for work.

    10 Call or text your grandmother and tell her about your job, your boyfriend or a movie you watched.

    11 Compliment a random stranger in the Target check-out line.

    12 Offer to help someone at work or school.

    13 Buy lunch for a homeless person.

    14 Visit someone in a patient care facility and read to them or play a card game.

    15 Print out a cool photo from your phone or download from the internet. Add text and create a card. Mail it to your brother… even if he lives in the same house with you.

    16 Draw a picture with crayons and mail it to a small child… even if they live in the same house with you. They love getting mail.

    17 If you’re teen or a pre-teen, hug your mom… for longer than two seconds.

    18 Initiate spontaneous sex with your significant other.

    19 Post a review for an author whose book you enjoyed reading.

    20 Watch this video and then kiss her like this. (note: this is a racy video!)

    Sha Renée Social Media

    Sha Renée is a native New Yorker who joined the US Navy right after high school. She now lives in New Jersey where she creates stories on the pages where duty, honor and passion unite.
    The mother of three delights in meeting readers as well as networking with fellow authors, so she’ll attend a book-signing event or conference whenever she can. She’s the creator and organizer of a local writing group in her community, Emerging Authors of New Jersey and is the organizer of the Princeton, NJ chapter of Shut Up & Write! ™.

    As a nature lover, Sha enjoys spending time outdoors, usually with a camera in her hands. She has a passion for motorcycles and sports cars and is a fan of auto racing, military air shows and The X Games – pretty much any high-speed activity involving wheels or wings.
    She hates cooking, loves music and believes every day should include a cup of hot coffee and a glass of chilled wine.
    Sha Renée is the author of Forbidden Kisses.

    Where to buy Forbidden Kisses

    Forbidden Kisses is a Military Romance staring Ethan and Layla, both members of the US Navy. After meeting in a coffee shop while each of them is off duty, they fall for one another before either realizes the other’s military status. He’s an officer and she’s an enlisted member. A personal relationship between them is prohibited by military law under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Once they discover their romance is forbidden, they’re faced with a heart-wrenching decision: They can follow the rules or follow their hearts.
    Amazon http://bit.ly/FKGuest

    Print http://bit.ly/FKPaperback

     

    Sha Renée Social Media

    Sha Renée is a native New Yorker who joined the US Navy right after high school. She now lives in New Jersey where she creates stories on the pages where duty, honor and passion unite.
    The mother of three delights in meeting readers as well as networking with fellow authors, so she’ll attend a book-signing event or conference whenever she can. She’s the creator and organizer of a local writing group in her community, Emerging Authors of New Jersey and is the organizer of the Princeton, NJ chapter of Shut Up and Write!™. As a nature lover, Sha enjoys spending time outdoors, usually with a camera in her hands. She has a passion for motorcycles and sports cars and is a fan of auto racing, military air shows and The X Games – pretty much any high-speed activity involving wheels or wings.
    She hates cooking, loves music and believes every day should include a cup of hot coffee and a glass of chilled wine.
    Sha Renée is the author of Forbidden Kisses, a Military Romance staring Ethan and Layla, both members of the US Navy.
    Website http://sharenee.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/ShaShaRenee
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shasplace
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sha_renee_author
    Newsletter http://bit.ly/ShaNews

  • Character Sketch,  Erotic,  Military

    Introducing Melissa Crandall from Naval Maneuvers, by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #romance

    Let’s meet Melissa Crandall from Naval Maneuvers, an erotic romance, by Dee S Knight. 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 story your author wrote.

    Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight

    Genre Erotic romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Men and women of the armed forces experience desire and love pretty much like everyone else. Except, well, there is that uniform. And the hard-to-resist attraction of “duty, honor, service” as a man might apply them to a woman’s pleasure. All things considered, romance among the military is a pretty sexy, compelling force for which you’d better be armed, whether weighing anchor and moving forward into desire, dropping anchor and staying put for passion, or setting a course for renewed love with anchor home.

    Introducing Melissa Crandall

    Please tell me about yourself.
    Age: 33
    Gender: Female
    Birthplace: Jacksonville, NC
    Profession: Doctor
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    What do you look like?
    I’m maybe a little more curvy than fashion dictates. I have auburn hair, shoulder-length and deep green eyes, and I’m relatively tall—around five eight or nine.
    Who is the significant other in your life?
    I recently met David Stimson and fell hard and fast, despite my usual deliberative personality.
    How do you dress?
    I like the classic styles—trouser pants with pleats and a belt when going out casually and soft, collared blouses. I have three distinct little black dresses and almost always wear dresses or skirts when going out for an evening. I enjoy heels because they make me feel feminine (and yes, sexy!) but am just as comfortable in flats. Clothing must be comfortable and I tend towards the flowing, draping types of materials of very good quality.
    Please tell us about your education.
    I attended undergraduate school at Georgetown but went to University of Virginia for medical school. I also practice here in Charlottesville.
    Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?
    I live comfortably but I am not extravagant. I enjoy good clothes and I like attending lectures and seminars on topics like archaeology and history (a must if you live in Virginia!). I own my house, but it’s modest, and though I have a mid-priced car, I usually bicycle to work.
    On what special skills do you rely?
    My attention to detail, empathy for my patients, and a quick memory. I use these things to give my patients the best care.
    Are any of your skills a source of pride or embarrassment, and if so, which ones and why?
    Definitely pride. I truly like people and see it as my duty to serve them the best I can.
    What is your family like?
    I love my parents very much though I’m closer to my mom then my dad. He was a “lifer” in the Marine Corps, often away while I was growing up. I hated that he loved his job more than Mom or me because it seemed he was always away when we needed him most or wanted him there, like for recitals and plays. I saw my mom as a tower of strength because she held us together when I would have given up. Only recently have I realized how much my dad loved me, too. In fact, since I fell in love with David and then gave him up, I’ve learned a great deal about life, love, and being an adult—and all from my parents.

    Where to buy Naval Maneuvers

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079V62PT3/

    Barnes and Noble http://tiny.cc/hd8jyy
    Kobo http://tiny.cc/de8jyy
    Smashwords http://tiny.cc/eg8jyy

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex. Writing was so much fun Dee decided to keep at it. That’s how she spends her days. Her nights? Well, she’s lucky that her dream man, childhood sweetheart, and long-time hubby are all the same guy, and nights are their secret. For romance ranging from sweet to historical, contemporary to paranormal and more join Dee on Nomad Authors.
    Website htpps://nomadauthors.com
    Blog http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook http://facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/73216045
    Amazon Author Page http://tiny.cc/5o8jyy

     

  • Know the Heroine,  Military

    Know the Heroine from Dropping Anchor in Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #miitary #romance

    Know the Heroine from Dropping Anchor in Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #miitary #romanceDee S Knight, 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 the book.

    Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight

    Genre erotic romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Men and women of the armed forces experience desire and love pretty much like everyone else. Except, well, there is that uniform. And the hard-to-resist attraction of “duty, honor, service” as a man might apply them to a woman’s pleasure. All things considered, romance among the military is a pretty sexy, compelling force for which you’d better be armed, whether weighing anchor and moving forward into desire, dropping anchor and staying put for passion, or setting a course for renewed love with anchor home.
    Know the Heroine from Dropping Anchor in Naval Maneuvers
    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
    Plays MENSA games on her phone. The girl is gorgeous, but she’s no dummy.
    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
    Carie isn’t much of a junk food girl. She’d pick up an apple and skip the chocolate.
    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
    A uniform when working—she’s a JAG officer—and loose fitting casual clothes when she’s relaxing. Of course, nothing is best when she’s with her sweetie, Todd Baxter.
    Does she know how to fix things?
    She knows how to fix coffee, and she knows how to make reservations. Anything else, she hopes she marries well.
    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
    She tried to surprise Todd by dropping in on him without notice. She was the one surprised, and not in a happy way.
    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
    Carie is not a child person. She keeps her distance when around children she doesn’t know. But since falling in love with Todd, she can finally see children in her future.
    What is she like first thing in the morning?
    So ready for action if Todd wakes her up. Otherwise, she’s one of those people who annoyingly wakes up with a sunny attitude and keeps it all day. That doesn’t mean that she doesn’t turn into a shark when she’s handling a trial. The only thing she likes better than being with Todd is winning her cases.
    Can she use chopsticks?
    She can but wonders why she should. It was fun when she was going out with college pals, but now, what’s the point? Food takes just as good using a fork.
    Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
    Coffee? You mean life’s blood? Yes!! She drinks it often and she drinks it Navy strong!
    What apps would she have on her phone?
    The aforementioned MENSA games, Kindle, the Weather app, Google and Google maps, and email so she can stay in touch with the office. Carie prefers to interact with people rather than her phone, so she really only uses it when she has to or there is absolutely nothing else to do.
    Android or iPhone?
    iPhone
    Earrings or unpierced ears?
    Earrings, even though while in uniform they have to be posts and demure.
    Tattoos or unadorned skin?
    She has an intriguing tattoo of a dragon on her lower back, the result of a game she played in college. Todd is especially interested in finding out about her dragon.
    Personal vehicle or public transport?
    She doesn’t mind public transportation but usually her job requires her to be flexible in getting around so she drives herself.
    Recycle or toss?
    Definitely recycle. She’s responsible and civic-minded.
    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy Naval Maneuvers

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Naval-Maneuvers-Dee-S-Knight-ebook/dp/B079V62PT3
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/naval-maneuvers-dee-s-knight/1127958432
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/naval-maneuvers-3
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/792622

    Dee S Knight Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex. Writing was so much fun Dee decided to keep at it. That’s how she spends her days. Her nights? Well, she’s lucky that her dream man, childhood sweetheart, and long-time hubby are all the same guy, and nights are their secret. For romance ranging from sweet to historical, contemporary to paranormal and more join Dee on Nomad Authors.
    Website https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog https://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DeeSKnight2018
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B079BGZNDN

     

  • Military,  Quick and Fun

    Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton @tarinadeaton #RLFblog #MilitaryRomance #ContemporaryRomance

    Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton @tarinadeaton #RLFblog #MilitaryRomance #ContemporaryRomanceTarina Deaton, 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.

    Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton

    Genre: Military/Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Denise Reynolds is used to putting up a good front to show the world a strong, capable woman, but keeps a lot of things buried deep.
    Chris Nolton is everything she learned the hard way to avoid — a sexy alpha-male who could charm her out of her pants and work his way into her heart. If history has taught her anything, it’s a deadly combination, but he manages to dig up emotions and longing she’s tried to bury for years.
    He says all the right things and pushes her boundaries in all the right ways. Letting her guard down is difficult, especially since believing all the right things in the past led to unimaginable consequences.
    Being content with her life may no longer be an option, but risking her heart may bring her to her knees.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
    Not right now. I love to read historical and paranormal romance, but I know I would nit-pick over all the tiny details if I tried to write in another genre. Plus, I’m still getting my feet under me as an author and I want to be strong in the genre I’m familiar with before I try to branch out into my own unchartered-territory.
    How do you come up with ideas?…
    It varies by the story. Sometimes I’ll hear a song or read an article that makes me wonder what led to that point. Then I start imagining the people and the scenes and I build from there. Sometimes, a full scene will come to me and it’s in the middle of the book and I have to work forward and back from that point. I don’t always immediately know where the story began or where it will end, but that’s one of the things I love about writing.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
    Emotion. I love the stories that make me laugh and cry and pull at my heart-strings. That level of emotion and connection is always my goal when I’m writing.
    When did you write your first book?…
    In Mrs. Pamay’s fifth grade class we made cloth frogs, stuffed them with beans and we all had to write a story to go along with our frog. My frog’s name was Frogetta. She was a police officer and she stopped a bank robbery. That’s probably not what you were expecting. LOL. I published my first novel late 2016. Since then I’ve published three full-length novels and a novella in the same series as well as a novella in an anthology. There’s also a bonus novella only available to my newsletter subscribers.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Leather
    Black or red? Black
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
    Ocean or mountains? Ocean close to the mountains
    City life or country life? Country life, but close enough to the city to be convenient
    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
    Dogs or cats? Both

    Where to buy Half-Broke Heart

    Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wrUoHC
    Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2CnmLqo
    iBooks: http://apple.co/2ik71Ow
    Kobo: http://bit.ly/2pWu71y

    Tarina Deaton Social Media

    Authentic. Sensual. Heartfelt Romance
    Tarina writes steamy contemporary and military romance full of romance and emotion. She spent her entire life in and around the military, first as a dependent and then as an enlisted Air Force member.
    Her debut novel, Stitched Up Heart, released in September 2016. She draws heavily from her own military experience to create authentic characters and personal challenges.
    Tarina is still active duty and a single mom of six-year-old twins. Her favorite hobby is sleep. She has delusions of retiring from the military and being a full-time writer and stay-at-home mom.
    Website http://www.tarinadeaton.com
    Blog http://www.tarinadeaton.com/blog/
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/tarinadeaton
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tarinadeatonauthor
    Facebook Author Page https://www.facebook.com/authortarinadeaton/
    Facebook Reader Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tarinasdeats
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/tarinadeaton
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B01K03H19Y
    Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/profile/tarina-deaton
    Newsletter http://bit.ly/1sUVDJA

  • Military

    Men of Honor Box Set by Livia Quinn @LiviaQuinn #RLFblog #Contemporary #Romance

    Livia Quinn, 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.

    Men of Honor Boxed Set by Livia Quinn

    Genre Contemporary Romance, Military
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
    Ridge “Take ’em off, Tucker. Tucker. Tucker…” Ridge Romano is an inventor, Ranger, mentor, the consummate planner. So how did he wind up on stage in nothing but his trousers and tie beside two cover models, with a hundred women screaming at him to take it off? It seemed like a recipe for harmless fun. One curious CEO follows a gorgeous redhead onto the conference floor. Add a hundred romance writers at a “meeting”. Toss in some false assumptions. Throw out a lifetime of good behavior and Ridge is up to his Special Forces tattoo in manure. Now to make sure no one finds out…
    Luc Larue knows how it looks when the sexy cop and her partner respond to a silent alarm at the grocery where he stopped for a six-pack. Luc’s job with KPI requires certain…attire and equipment.
    The tall, dark and deadly looking mercenary Delilah Burke confronts at the robbery scene is sexy as sin, but is he a hero or a con? Then, trouble arrives from his past and Del is faced with a choice to believe the evidence against Luc, or trust her heart.
    Nick What happened? He’d been dodging the lightning, fighting the wind and rain, looking for a place to hide…when he’d seen the faint glow in the distance. There was no answer at the door so he’d broken in, entered… and there she was, a beautiful Valkyrie. Wielding her sword, she screamed as she struck him—for no good reason—and then everything went black. Everything.

    Where to buy Men of Honor

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KBBGVR
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/men-of-honor-livia-quinn/1127921439
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/men-of-honor/id1344003720?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/men-of-honor-6

    Livia Quinn Social Media

    Website: http://liviaquinn.com
    Blog: https://liviaquinnwrites.com/livias-ramblings
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/liviaquinnauthor
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    Amazon Author page http://amazon.com/author/liviaquinn
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