Suspense

Romantic suspense or thrillers provide readers with heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and/or anxiety.

  • Contemporary,  Free Book Friday,  Regency,  Science Fiction,  Suspense

    Read free: Lies and Solace by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #Suspense

    Read free: Lies and Solace by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SuspenseIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Grab a new read and join us for a collection of free downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Lies and Solace by Jana Richards. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

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    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some Kindle Unlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

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    Lies and Solace by Jana Richards

    She can’t live with one more lie. He can’t tell the truth.
    Harper Lindquist is convinced she’s found the answer to her financial prayers. Unless she pours cash into crumbling Solace Lake Lodge, she’ll lose her family’s legacy. Her would-be savior arrives in the middle of a Minnesota blizzard and she’s determined to prove to her reluctant, and trapped, financier the lodge is a sound investment. But Harper isn’t completely honest with him. And she has no idea the lake is hiding secrets of its own.
    Ethan James is a liar, but his money is very real. He isn’t convinced a broken-down inn is a smart investment opportunity. But the more he understands Harper’s dreams and desires, the more he wants to be the man to make them come true. The trauma in both their pasts means neither can fully trust the other. They must find the courage to love, to trust, and to accept, or yesterday’s sorrows will keep them apart.
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    Programmed To Please by Jenna IvesRead free: Programmed to Please by Jenna Ives #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFi

    Very human Tau Cetus police agent Jai Turner goes undercover as a Beautiful Dolls sex robot in order to bring down the planet’s most notorious arms dealer, Marque Callex. The police have never been able to get close to Callex, and Jai’s assignment is to coax information out of Marque on his illicit dealings – information that will lead to his conviction.
    Reclusive arms dealer Marque Callex only accepted an invitation from Beautiful Dolls because with his deadly line of work – and the dangerous secrets he’s keeping – he can’t afford to let a real woman into his life.
    But neither Jai nor Marque are what they seem, and their week together has consequences neither expect.
    HOLT Medallion merit award-winner
    Editorial Reviews
    I enjoyed reading this quirky, interesting and fast-paced futuristic romance. With all of the twists and turns, I couldn’t help turning the pages and desperately wanting to know how things would pan out. I thoroughly enjoyed Programmed To Please and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this book. — 4.5 stars, Just Erotic Romance Reviews
    Quirky, fun, and action-packed. It was DEFINITELY worth the read! — Smitten By Reading
    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFJRY1W/
    This is a permafree book.

    Read free: Facets of Love by Effrosyni Moschoudi #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #RomanceFacets of Love by Effrosyni Moschoudi

    Treat yourself today to this uplifting collection of short stories that highlight various kinds of love. Not just romantic love, but also love for family, pets, and country. Facets of Love will introduce you to stunning locations around Greece. The whimsical fantasy elements contained in some of the stories are bound to enchant you! Bonus: five short stories by fabulous Greek and American authors set in Greece, France and the States.
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    Reforming a Rake by Mageela TrocheRead free: Reforming a Rake by Mageela Troche #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #Historical

    The debutante wants to have fun.
    Lady Cordelia Blaise plans to relish every delight a London Season has to offer.
    Cordelia never expected she’d be Reforming a Rake…
    The Earl of Bradford is a notorious rake whose name is on the lips of all English, most Welsh and some Highlanders. The man can seduce a woman with a look and that look is aimed at her.
    Though, his kisses may stir her desires she won’t abandon her plans to enjoy the glittering delights of a Regency season.
    Then again, she never expected to fall in love…
    Download your free book: http://mageelatroche.com/
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    Read free: Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFiEndure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
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  • Is It True,  Suspense

    Is It True: All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKade @‪ViviMackade #RLFblog #romanticsuspense

    Is It True: All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKade @‪ViviMackade #RLFblog #romanticsuspenseWelcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Viviana MacKade, author of All Those Miles I Walked, a contemporary romantic suspense. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKade

    Genre Contemporary romantic suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    At eighteen, DJ had to make a choice–her heart or her dreams. Neither was wrong, yet either would break her heart. She chose the world. Over a decade later, she returns to Crescent Creek and to the one regret she’s ever had–Scott. Scott’s always been steady as a rocky reef. He’d loved once and when she’d left, his strong heart had crumbled like a sandcastle. Now DJ is back, and Scott wants nothing to do with her. The problem? They share Eva, a close friend of both, and now Eva needs their help. Because of her, he’s stuck with DJ and he’d be damned, the woman still gets under his skin. DJ is a free spirit who needs the road under her feet. Scott is a family man who wants to groom his roots. With danger on their doorstep and a baby to keep safe, how much are they willing to compromise for love?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, it’s my third.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, Crescent Creek Series
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No, I don’t sleep much anyway
    you did research for this book?
    Yes
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. It’s mostly a contemporary, but it has a dash of suspense as well.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes. Italian and English
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew up in Italy and now live in Florida.
    you love to read?
    YES
    you are never late?
    True, and it bugs my husband endlessly.
    you love pizza?
    True. Come on.
    you love sushi?
    No. I’m not into any fishy things, raw or cooked.
    you have a pet?
    No. I used to live on a farm, though. Back then we had a lot of them.

    Where to buy All Those Miles I Walked

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDMYSTP

    Viviana MacKade Social Media

    Beach bum and country music addicted, Viviana lives in a small Floridian town with her husband and her son, her die-hard fans and personal cheer squad. She spends her days between typing on her beloved keyboard, playing in the pool with her boy, and eating whatever her husband puts on her plate (the guy is that good, and she really loves eating). Besides beaching, she enjoys long walks, horse-riding, hiking, and pretty much whatever she can do outside with her family.
    Website http://www.viviana-mackade.blog/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011982152461
    Twitter https://twitter.com/ViviMackade
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B01KKY6WLQ/

     

  • Book Release,  Suspense

    Tatia’s Tattoo by Linda Brendle @LindaBrendle #RLFblog #NewRelease #LegalThriller

    Tatia's Tattoo by Linda Brendle @LindaBrendle #RLFblog #NewRelease #LegalThrillerLinda Brendle, 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.

    Tatia’s Tattoo by Linda Brendle

    Genre Legal Thriller
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    As a successful D.C. lawyer, Tatia’s mission in life was to destroy the sex trafficking trade in small-town America. She knew where to find it. She’d been there. With only apathetic foster parents to protect her, she fell prey to the local pimp. Trapped in the sordid underbelly of a small Texas town, she survived by sheer will. Her friendship with her fellow victim Cindy was the only light of humanity in the darkness until she saw a familiar face. Would Mrs. G, a mama bear of an attorney, still think she had strength and potential? Would Jesse, the young Christian tattoo artist and biker, still look at her with a twinkle in his eyes? Or would they both see only the mark of shame Eric had etched onto her forearm?
    Why did you write this book?
    I live in a tiny town in East Texas that feels isolated and safe from the world. Several years ago I was shocked when a couple gave a presentation at our church about their organization, one that fights the sex-trafficking trade in a slightly larger town about fifty miles from where I live. The name of the organization is For the Silent, and it is my hope that Tatia’s Tattoo will help give a voice to the exploited children and youth who cannot speak for themselves.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I’ve been a mystery fan since I discovered Agatha Christie when I was in the fifth grade.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    There are many, but the first one that comes to mind is Spenser, the main character in Robert B Parker’s Spenser Series.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m beginning edits on the rough draft of Fallen Angel Salvage, a sequel in which we visit Tatia and her family ten years later.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I have a second memoir that is due to come out shortly after Tatia’s Tattoo, but I don’t have a release date yet. It is called Mom’s Long Good-Bye and is the “rest of the story” after my first memoir, A Long and Winding Road.

    Where to buy Tatia’s Tattoo

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tatias-Tattoo-Linda-Brendle/dp/1945455829

    Linda Brendle Social Media

    Linda first began to write during her years as a caregiver. After two memoirs, A Long and Winding Road and Mom’s Long Good-Bye, she ventured into the world of fiction. Tatia’s Tattoo will be followed soon by Fallen Angel Salvage, the continuing story of Tatia, her family, and Eric ten years later.
    In semi-retirement from the business world, Linda holds a part-time job as secretary for her church and an on-line position as an accounting specialist for BookPros. She also writes a column for the weekly newspaper in the tiny East Texas town where she and her husband David live with their feral cat Kitty.
    Blog https://lifeaftercaregiving.wordpress.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaBrendle
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.brendle
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/brendle0068/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7933327.Linda_Brendle
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindabrendle/
    Amazon Author Page: http://goo.gl/YTfk2b

  • Quick and Fun,  Science Fiction Romance,  Suspense

    Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry @Edna_Curry #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #Scifi

    Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry @Edna_Curry #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #ScifiEdna Curry, 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.

    Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry

    Genre a futuristic romantic suspense novel

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    The year is 2093 and everyone’s DNA is recorded in the World Database run by a now powerful United Nations. Crime is way down, since criminals are easily identified. Food is plentiful because water from the oceans is desalinated for irrigation of former deserts. Power is also plentiful and cheap, harnessed from the sun and wind.
    But there are always a few people who resent governments of any kind and think they can do as they please. One is now raping and killing young women and Dave and Nell work to identify and stop him. But they find that easier said than done.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
    Yes. I’ve written contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance and futuristic romance novels. I’ve also written a variety of short stories and non-fiction articles for national magazines.
    How do you come up with ideas?…
    I don’t know. They seem to just pop up and evolve in my mind. For example, this story was inspired by getting my own DNA test done and made me wonder how life would be different if everyone’s DNA was recorded in a World Database. And since most of my stories seem to include mystery, it seemed logical to include that in a story.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
    Making up characters and then a story for them. The fun part is imagining what if? And thinking about the various ways the story could go. What would happen if this happened? Or how would it change if that happened instead? And so on and on.
    When did you write your first book?…
    Somewhere in the early 80s. Though I’d published short stories before that.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? lace
    Black or red? red
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
    Ocean or mountains? ocean
    City life or country life? Country life
    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
    Dogs or cats? cats

    Where to buy Earth in 2093

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9T526S

    Other vendors: https://www.books2read.com/u/mV7l9P

    Edna Curry Social Media

    Edna Curry lives in Minnesota and often sets her novels there among the lakes, evergreens and river valleys. She especially enjoys the Dalles area of the St. Croix Valley, gateway to the Wild River, which draws many tourists who give her story ideas. Besides non-fiction articles, she writes mystery, romance and romantic suspense novels.
    Edna is married and is a member of the Romance Writers of America and its chapter: Northern Lights Writers.
    Circle of Shadows (half of Deadly Duos #1) was a finalist in RWA’s prestigious Golden Heart Contest. She also does editing and proofreading as Fern Valentine. Details on the editing page of her website.
    Website http://www.ednacurry.com
    Blog http://ednacurry.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/Edna_Curry
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Edna.Curry.author
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/ednacurry
    Instafreebie https://www.instafreebie.com/discover/author/4257/edna_curry

     

  • Book Release,  Suspense

    The President’s Wife by Seelie Kay @SeelieKay #RLFblog #thriller #conspiracy

    The President's Wife by Seelie Kay @SeelieKay #RLFblog #thriller #conspiracySeelie Kay, 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 President’s Wife by Seelie Kay

    Genre: erotic, contemporary romance, mystery, thriller
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    What happens when one of your best friends, the First Lady of the newly democratic Republic of Lodatia, appears to be an imposter? If you’re criminal defense attorney Julianna Constant, you pursue the truth like a rabid dog, then wage a battle to save your friend’s life.
    When criminal defense attorney Julianna Constant travels to Washington, D.C. to join her former college roommate, Marella de la Aerelli, in celebrating her husband’s election as the first president of the newly democratic Republic of Lodatia, she is met with an unpleasant surprise. Her friend of almost 30 years not only looks unwell, she is cold and distant. After Julianna becomes convinced the woman is really an imposter, she attempts to expose the faux Marella by using a secret only she, Marella, and the sitting U.S. President share. In the process, Julianna helps to uncover an international conspiracy to seize control of the new country, using the president’s wife as a pawn in a dangerous and potentially deadly game. Will Marella be rescued before a coup takes place? Or will she become collateral damage in one tiny nation’s fight to be free?
    Why did you write this book?
    All the news stories about Russia’s alleged interference in America’s presidential elections brought me back to a time in the not so distant past, when other countries fought hard for freedom, trying to break out from under the iron fist of communism. My relatives—who lived in Eastern Europe—were among them. That lead to a whole lot of speculation about how a newly free nation might be compromised and forced to surrender that freedom. The President’s Wife was the result.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I love crime thrillers, like the J.D. Robb series, but I am also partial to erotic romance. In fact, I got through law school by reading steamy romance!
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Lt. Eve Dallas from J.D. Robb’s books. (Nora Roberts is J.D. Robb.) That woman is fierce, a true avenging angel, someone who fights for truth, justice, and the American way–in the future.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I am about to begin working on a book about four former law school classmates who get dumped by their husbands, but band together to fight back, as well as a book tentatively titled That Thing Called Love, which is a guide to love in the 21st Century. It includes all the advice I have given to my millennial son and his friends. Then it’s back to the sixth book in the Kinky Briefs series.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    All of the books I am currently working on should be out before the end of the year.

    Where to buy The President’s Wife

    Release date: June 4, 2018
    Publisher: http://www.extasybooks.com/978-1-4874-1795-6-the-presidents-wife/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FM4S9L8/

    The President’s Wife will be available from all other major booksellers soon.

    Seelie Kay Social Media

    Seelie Kay writes about lawyers in love, with a dash of kink.
    Writing under a nom de plume, the former lawyer and journalist draws her stories from more than 30 years in the legal world. Seelie’s wicked pen has resulted in seven works of fiction, including Kinky Briefs, Kinky Briefs, Too, The Garage Dweller, Kinky Briefs, Thrice, A Touchdown to Remember, Kinky Briefs, Quatro, and Kinky Briefs, Cinque, as well as the romance anthology, Pieces of Us.
    When not spinning her kinky tales, Seelie ghostwrites nonfiction for lawyers and other professionals. Currently she resides in a bucolic exurb outside Milwaukee, WI, where she shares a home with her son and enjoys opera, the Green Bay Packers, gourmet cooking, organic gardening, and an occasional bottle of red wine.
    Seelie is an MS warrior and ruthlessly battles the disease on a daily basis. Her message to those diagnosed with MS: Never give up. You define MS, it does not define you!
    Website: www.seeliekay.com
    Blog: www.seeliekay.blogspot.com
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeelieKay
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seelie.kay.77
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16492565.Seelie_Kay
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Seelie-Kay/e/B074RDRWNZ/

  • Book Release,  Suspense

    Fire Storm by Marlow Kelly @want2write #RLFblog #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense

    Fire Storm by Marlow Kelly @want2write #RLFblog #NewRelease #RomanticSuspenseMarlow Kelly 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.

    Fire Storm (The Gathering Storm #2) by Marlow Kelly

    Genre Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Local hermit, Ben North, is found murdered in his cabin at the top of Molly’s Mountain. Shot when he was already dead, the only clue is a white powder found on his face by responding officer, Dana Hayden.
    Dana has just moved back to her hometown, Hopefalls, Montana, a place she fled at thirteen when a prank played by Tim Morgan resulted in the death of her aunt.
    But nothing can prepare her for the bone-deep physical attraction she feels every time he’s near.
    Ex-US Army Ranger Tim Morgan wants nothing more than to be left alone to care for his sick father, but he cannot escape the false allegations that have haunted him since he was fifteen. Now, after being accused of killing Ben, he realizes there is no place for him in Hopefalls, and there’s no chance of a future with the woman who haunts his dreams, Dana Hayden.
    As Dana investigates, she realizes nothing is as it seems. Can she sort through the lies from the past, and suppress her growing attraction for Tim, to find the truth?
    Why did you write this book?
    Yes
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Romantic Suspense
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Emma Sharp from Carla Neggers Sharp and Donovan series
    What are you working on at the moment?
    Wind Storm, which is Book 3 in The Gathering Storm Series. I’m also working on a romantic suspense novella for one of the secondary characters from The Gathering Storm Series.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I’m expecting to publish Wind Storm in Spring of 2019 and I’m publishing a novella in February 2019 as part of a boxed set.
    As of yet the novella is untitled. I’ve asked my newsletter subscribers to name it for me.

    Where to buy Fire Storm

    Publisher Viceroy Press
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CW6FCXF

    Marlow Kelly Social Media

    After being thrown out of England for refusing to drink tea, Marlow Kelly made her way to Canada where she found love, a home and a pug named Max. She also discovered her love of storytelling. Encouraged by her husband, children and let’s not forget Max, she started putting her ideas to paper. Her need to write about strong women in crisis drives her stories.
Marlow is an award-winning author, and a member of the Romance Writers of America.
    Website http://www.marlowkelly.com
    Blog http://www.marlowkelly.com/marlows-blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/want2write
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marlowkelly?ref=hl
    Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/Marlowkelly14/
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8200311.Marlow_Kelly
    Amazon Author Page http://www.pinterest.com/Marlowkelly14/
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/c9_XJf