Suspense
Romantic suspense or thrillers provide readers with heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and/or anxiety.
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No Longer Alone by @susanvaughn1124 #RLFblog #Contemporary Suspense
Today’s featured book is No Longer Alone by Susan V. VaughnGenre Contemporary SuspenseAuthor Susan V. VaughnBook heat level (based on movie ratings) RBuy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/No-Longer-Alone-Susan-Vaughn-ebook/dp/B01EQFMT8KBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-longer-alone-susan-v-vaughn/1123525406Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/no-longer-alone-4About the Author
Romance author Susan V. Vaughn turned her passion for reading romances into writing her own unique love stories. Susan lives her life finding laughter in all situations, and delights in marrying sarcasm with romance to create realistic falling-in-love stories in the unlikeliest of scenarios. She lives on the shores of Lake Huron with her real life knight in shining armor and enjoys watching their three children learn the art of sarcasm and wit.Author Social Media
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Seduction in Seville a new #Romantic Suspense by @olivianightread #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the AuthorOlivia Night, a fictional character herself, has always been an avid reader and writer. She found the romance genre in college and has never been able to get enough. One sleepless night, the main characters of Book One in her Men of FTI series sprang from her head fully formed. They demanded she tell their story; so she did. As they revealed themselves, so did two other intriguing characters. Those characters convinced her to give them their own books because their stories were worth telling too. And so Olivia suddenly became a romance author. When Olivia is not writing, she has the best job in the world, which, too, will remain a secret. In her free time, she reads, write, drinks wine, or is, most likely, out emulating Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Olivia lives in one of the most diverse and vibrant cities in the U.S.—Baltimore. She lives with her cat, which she is convinced was a gladiator in his past life. Olivia plans to continue being awesome at this thing called life. Really, that’s her only goal.Interview with Olivia NightWhy did you write this book?This novel is the second in a series. The main characters, Patrick Kane and Madison Lockwood are introduced in the first novel. Their story is very different from Seduction in Sierra Leone, but all the suspense, sexiness and love are all there!What is your favorite genre to read?It actually varies depending on my mood. But I have an entire book case dedicated to Historical Non Fiction and Biographies. So totally different from Romantic Suspense obviously!Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Anne Shirley, without a doubt. I love her spunk. And I like to think that I have it, too!What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?The third novel in this series, Seduction in Scotland will be released on August 1st. I also just finished a manuscript for a new series tentatively titled A Second Chance Series. I am really excited about both of these novels. A spin off of The Men of FTI is in the works as well. The series is titled Interitus and follows a group of military men who are part of a secret “peace making group”.Please tell us about your latest book.About the BookIn a hospital in Seville, Spain, Patrick Kane lies in a coma. Ambushed and shot while protecting a friend, he fights to survive.She never thought she would see him again. Patrick, the man who’d brought her back.Eight years ago, Patrick Kane, a joint partner in Fairlane Trade International, descended into a basement of horrors. That horrible day he rescued many women, but one he would always remember. Her beautiful doe eyes filled his dreams and haunted his nightmares.Madison Lockwood, a nurse, has struggled to put her past behind her, trying to forget the time she spent in captivity. But she recognizes the man who rescued her and brought her out of that terrifying reality. She owes him her life. Patrick is gravely injured, and Madison vows to see him through.When Patrick opens his eyes, he instantly knows that he made a mistake leaving Madison after freeing her from the clutches of a human trafficking ring. She is meant to be his. As Patrick tries to win over a wary Madison, the past they both thought was gone for good comes back with a vengeance. One by one, the survivors of the horrific ordeal are being murdered. Patrick knows that Madison will be next if he doesn’t protect her.Together they must fight for their survival. Seduction In Seville, book two in the Men of FTI series, is a tale of redemption, murder, new beginnings, and love that takes the reader on a wild, exotic ride.Title: Seduction in Seville, The Men of FTI Book TwoGenre: Romantic SuspenseAuthor: Olivia NightBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RBuy This BookPublisher – http://www.lsbooks.com/olivia-night-c514.phpBarnes and Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seduction-in-sierra-leone-olivia-night/1122341426Author Social MediaWebsite http://olivianight.weebly.comTwitter – https://twitter.com/OliviaNightReadFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/olivianightauthor/Amazon Author Page – http://www.amazon.com/Olivia-Night/e/B017I1WULU/ -
Stressing the Heroine: Heartbreak Homestead #suspense @SusanneBellamy #RLFblog
Stressing the Heroine from Heartbreak Homestead (Hearts of the
Outback bk 2) a rural suspense romance by Susanne Bellamy.Author Bio
Born and raised in Toowoomba, Susanne is an Australian author
of contemporary, rural, and suspense romances set in exciting and often exotic locations,
and in Australia. She adores travel with her husband, both at home and overseas,
and weaves stories around the settings and people she encounters.Her heroes have to be pretty special to live up to her real life
hero. He saved her life then married her.Susanne is a member of the RWA and was a finalist in their 2011
Emerald Award. She placed third in the 2015 Pan Macmillan short story competition
with ‘Chez Romeo’. Mentoring aspiring writers, and working as a freelance editor
keeps her off the street! She loves connecting with readers and fellow writers.
Feed her a good single malt whisky and you’re a friend for life.About the Book
Title Heartbreak Homestead (Hearts of the Outback bk 2)Genre Rural romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13After her brother’s death, the last thing Lizzy Wilmot wants
to do is to return to her family’s property but Alex Carter, his former business
partner, needs her help to locate some missing files. Alex doesn’t trust Lizzy and
the feeling is mutual but when they find themselves back at the homestead in the
midst of a bitter custody battle for Lizzy’s baby nephew, sparks begin to fly.Who is trying to harm Lizzy?Can they both learn that trust will overcome heartbreak?Every heroine has a story. She has a background, a history, and
a past. This interview allows us to meet a heroine and get to know her better, by
focusing on how she handles being relaxed, as well as how she handles stress.The Heroine’s Relaxed Side
This heroine is at a
party. Considering her story, describe the party.Lizzy Wilmot-Carter loves barbecues and casual get-togethers
with friends. Having taken on the care of her orphaned baby nephew, she now chooses
functions that are child-friendly. There will be wine and beer and impromptu dancing,
especially if Alex Carter is near.How does the heroine feel about being this particular party,
and what body language is she displaying that gives it away?Amongst friends, Lizzy leaves aside her social mask, although
she feels a powerful need to temper the attraction she feels to her ‘husband for
six months’. Their sexual chemistry sizzles and she turns towards Alex, standing
close but gripping her wine glass to stop herself grabbing him.Is she more likely to
mingle or remain aloof?Lizzy mingles and enjoys both light-hearted banter and deep and
meaningful discussions. She has many acquaintances but just a few close friends
from work, and she prefers small parties with the latter.If she drinks, what is
her drink of choice at this party?White wine in hot weather, red in the winter.How much drink is her
usual?While Lizzy is an extrovert and a queen bee, she is also a team
leader in the SES (State Emergency Service) and has a strong sense of responsibility.
She doesn’t drink to excess in case she is called out to an emergency.The heroine figures out
where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone,
or to go drag a friend back to the party?Before the death of her brother and taking on the care of her
baby nephew, Lizzy would have sussed out assignation spots. Now, she is more likely
to rescue a friend who has had too much to drink, or play hide-and-seek with friends’
young children.Is she likely to latch
onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is she the friend that
others latch onto?Lizzy draws others to her. Pre-Alex, she would be the one others
latched onto. Now, she and Alex are drawn to one another, but Lizzy is also very
good at getting a party going.If someone picked a
fight at this party, how is the heroine going to handle it?She would throw a jug of cold water over them before using her
sharp wit and getting the party back on track. But it would be a brave or foolhardy
person to start anything when Lizzy is around!Is the heroine the
one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the
tossing?Control is important to Lizzy, essential given her childhood,
so if anyone is going to be tossed out, Lizzy will be doing the tossing.Will she know when to
leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of herself?Lizzy will know when to leave. If she stays on, it will be to
help clear up and have a one to one chat.The Heroine’s Stressed Out Side
How does the heroine
handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls her aside when she
was blameless in a situation?She will calmly explain in a factual way, and maybe pull out
her SES badge to show what she was doing there.How does the heroine
react to hearing a scream?Level-headed and capable, a scream would galvanize Lizzy into
action. She belongs to that (approx) 5% of people who are able to assess and act.
This is why she’s a team leader with the SES.If she sees someone
being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses her mind?“Pile of sh*t” attacking someone weaker or more vulnerable.If she sees someone
being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing she does?She will call for help on her phone, which is always accessible,
as she goes to assist.This heroine attempts
to rescue someone and realizes that she is in over her head. The odds are
against her and there is no way out. She is going to get her butt handed to
her. What does she do?Lizzy will help anyway, but she will lessen the odds against
her any way she can. Even if it means playing ‘dirty’.The heroine runs into
the one person from her past she wanted to avoid. She can’t get out of the
situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does she do?Inconvenient emotions will be hidden behind an indifferent facade
and she’ll employ her wit and sarcasm, if necessary, to show the world she can’t
be touched or hurt in any way.Someone younger than
the heroine is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly,
perhaps bungling things. How does the heroine deal with it?Unless it’s life-threatening, Lizzy will offer ‘suggestions’
in a way that allows the younger one to fix the situation while saving face. Afterwards,
she’ll have a quiet chat with them so they learn from their experiences. Unless
the person is a total dropkick, in which case Lizzy will flay them and put them
in their place. Suffering fools is not one of Lizzy’s methods.The heroine is in
physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does she tell
herself in order to get through the situation?“Just five more minutes and I can…(whatever is needed).”
She understands mental toughness and, knowing pain is finite, she reminds herself
that she has the will and the mental strength to get through anything. After all,
nothing can be as bad as some moments in her childhood.What mentor’s words
come to mind in a bad situation?Johnno, her SES leader: “Assess danger before acting.”What lesson from her
past gets her through a stressful situation?Don’t show anyone how much they can hurt you, physically or mentally.
Hide emotion and always keep control.Buy This Book
Publisher Self published seriesAmazon: http://amzn.to/1nqc9hcAuthor Social Media
Website http://www.susannebellamy.comAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Susanne-Bellamy/e/B00AYRGVRAWebsite -
Romance Can Happen to You @EmilyMimsAuthor #RLFblog #romance
Author of twenty-six romance novels, Emily Mims combined her
writing career with a career in public education until leaving the classroom to
write full time. The mother of two sons and grandmother of six, she and her husband
Charles live in Central Texas but frequently visit grandchildren in Tennessee and
Georgia. She plays the piano, organ, dulcimer and ukulele and belongs to two performing
groups. She sayw, “I love to write romances because I believe in them. Romance
happened to me and it can happen to any woman–if she’ll just let it.”About the Book
Title Once, AgainOnce, Again Genre romantic suspenseAuthor Emily MimsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RAfter losing his wife and unborn so to violence, Alex
Navarro knew he could never love again, yet, when an old acquaintance comes
begging for his help, what starts out as a ruse to save her brother turns into
a love he swore he’d never find again.The survivor of a brutal attack, Misty Martinez has just
come home to San Antonio to put her life back together when her little brother
is framed for selling drugs. Her father insists she help, but to clear her
brother’s name and find the real culprits she must go undercover, joining a
band and posing as the girlfriend of the wealthy widower and owner of the
nightclub where her brother worked.Alex Navarro is sensual, compelling…and arrogant and
embittered, unable to return Misty’s love, as his heart still belongs to his
dead wife. Yet their attraction is there, undeniable, mutual, all-consuming. A
choice might be made to find pleasure in a moment, but something sweeter begs
to be tasted. This love is like the redemption Misty is seeking for her
family-difficult, dangerous and the only thing that can destroy the demons of
the past.Buy Once, Again
Publisher Boroughs Publishing CompanyPublisher http://www.boroughspublishinggroup.com/once-againAmazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C7T0IY4Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/618253CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/6100957ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-onceagain-1991395-149.htmlAbout the Book
A Gift of Hope Title A Gift of HopeGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Emily MimsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 13Gina Reyes takes her job as Miss Santa seriously. There are more
needy families in San Antonio than money to help them, especially around the holidays.
This year she receives an incredible donation that comes with a price, her new co-chair.
Her family has felt the sting of his company’s Big Picture for the Greater Good
philosophy, and the man represents everything she abhors.Lalo Navarro, a son of privilege, wants nothing more than to
improve his beloved San Antonio. Imagine his surprise when he learns he’s a demon
and not a do-gooder. Pushed into accepting the Miss Santa co-chair to raise his
political visibility, Lalo is soon humbled by Miss Santa herself, the shapely Gina
Reyes, who somehow becomes everything he wants. On opposite sides of just about
every issue imaginable, the only thing that could bring them together would be to
follow their hearts…and then a Christmas miracle.Buy A Gift of Hope
Publisher Boroughs Publishing CompanyBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-gift-of-hope-emily-mims/1122766039?ean=2940152399035Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/bppls/view/583533CreateSpace https://www.creatspace.com/5789143ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-agiftofhope-1902197-177Author Social Media
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Illusions of Death #romsuspense @LaurenLinwood #RLFblog #TuesdayBookBlog
About the Author
Lauren Linwood’s historical romances use history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of love. Her romantic suspense novels feature strong heroes and heroines who unite to defeat a clever antagonist and discover a deep, abiding love during their journey.A native Texan, Lauren is an avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan who manages stress by alternating yoga with long walks. She plans to start a support group for Fixer Upper addicts—as soon as she finishes her next piece of dark chocolate.Interview with Lauren Linwood
Why did you write this book?Although I enjoy reading romantic suspense, I usually write historical romance (medieval and the American Old West eras). Every now and then, another type of story calls out to me. That was the case with Illusions of Death, my second romantic suspense novel. I envisioned a serial killer who would be impossible to catch because he had no set murder pattern. He kills victims from every gender, race, and socio-economic background—and equal opportunity killer!What is your favorite genre to read?I enjoy thrillers that have some type of historical connection. Steve Berry and Brad Meltzer do a fabulous job of weaving history into action-packed stories that keep a reader guessing till the very end.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice gets my vote. Lizzy is intelligent, compassionate, loyal, witty, charming, and feisty—everything I love in a heroine.What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m excited to share that I’m launching my first series after nine standalone novels. The Knights of Valor series will debut with Word of Honor in April, followed by Marked by Honor in July and Code of Honor in October. Three more books from this medieval historical romance series will be released in 2017.Please tell us about your latest book.Best-selling author Karlyn Campbell is ready for a new start after her recent divorce from a temperamental artist. When she receives word that her father had a stroke, she heads for Walton Springs with mixed feelings. Broderick Campbell wrote Pulitzer Prize-winning literary novels and denounced his daughter’s work as pedestrian and commercial, causing a rift that finally heals on his deathbed. Karlyn chooses to stay in the small Georgia town to write her popular Matt Collins series and decides to try her hand at true crime when Atlanta’s Rainbow Killer, Roy G. Biv, captures her interest.Detective Logan Warner’s marriage didn’t survive after he lost his twins to a crazed killer who was never caught. He returns to his hometown’s police force and runs for police chief, happy he’s escaped big city crime and corruption. Emotionally dead, his interest in life is renewed when he falls in love with Karlyn and begins to build a new life with her.But the Rainbow Killer moves beyond Atlanta, leaving a trail of dead bodies painted in bright hues in several towns north of the city. Leaving no trace evidence or DNA and choosing random victims with no apparent rhyme or reason, Roy proves unstoppable. Then he arrives in Walton Springs, threatening the peaceful town with his murder spree. With a serial killer in their back yard, Logan and Karlyn unite with the FBI to find the killer—before he finds them.About the Book
Title: Illusions of DeathGenre: Romantic SuspenseAuthor: Lauren LinwoodBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Buy This Book
Publisher: Soul Mate PublishingAmazon: http://amzn.com/B019Y45TS0Author Social Media
Website: http://www.laurenlinwood.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/LaurenLinwoodFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwoodAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Linwood/e/B00CSSG8BC/ -
Saint Michael Defend Us by Tess Delacour @TessDelacour #RLFblog #romanticsuspense
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Saint Michael Defend Us by Tess Delacour.About the BookTitle Saint Michael Defend UsGenre Romantic SuspenseAuthor Tess DelacourBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RAnchored to the past, can two damaged souls solve a string of murders and heal themselves in the process?After a cheating fiancé sours her on relationships, investigative journalist Laura McDuffy goes on a man-cation. But her plans for a romance-free life get derailed when work brings her face to face with hunky childhood crush Detective Nate Miller.While investigating the deaths of several former Catholic grade school classmates, they become closer, but each of them harbors painful childhood memories that threaten to interfere with their burgeoning relationship.As they piece together the clues to solve the case, will Laura and Nate figure out how to open up and let love in or will a secret destroy any hope of happiness?Buy This BookPublisher goo.gl/mx5kMsAmazon goo.gl/tHS8EsBarnes and Noble goo.gl/PI1osdiBooks goo.gl/zrmSr1Kobo goo.gl/0aUgdXAbout the AuthorContemporary romance author Tess Delacour writes fiction that will ignite your mind as well as your body. She fell in love with the genre as a young girl after reading Pride and Prejudice. Hooked by the ‘happily ever after’, romance fiction has been a lifelong obsession. She calls her writing ‘sexy modern romance with a dose of fun and humor’. Tess attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for undergrad and law school, and currently resides in rural Virginia with her family and dog. She is a member of Romance Writers of America.Author Social MediaWebsite http://www.tessdelacour.comTwitter https://twitter.com/TessDelacourAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Tess-Delacour/e/B00UG416QCGoodreads Author Page http://goo.gl/XKP0aj