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Lady of the Pier: The Ebb @FrostieMoss #RLFblog #romance
Today’s featured book is The Lady of the Pier – The Ebb by Effrosyni
Moschoudi.About the Book
Title The Lady of the Pier – The EbbGenre Historical romanceAuthor Effrosyni MoschoudiBook heat level (based on movie ratings): GCorfu, 1987On a long holiday with her grandparents, Sofia Aspioti meets
Danny Markson, a charming flirt who makes her laugh. Although she tries to keep
him at arm’s length, worried that village gossip will get back to her strict family,
she falls desperately in love. That’s when strange dreams about Brighton’s West
Pier and a woman dressed in black begin to haunt her. Who is this grieving woman?
And how is her lament related to Sofia’s feelings for Danny?Brighton, 1937Dreaming of wealth and happiness, Laura Mayfield arrives in Brighton
to pursue a new life. She falls for Christian Searle, a happy-go-lucky stagehand
at the West Pier theatre, but when she’s offered a chance to perform there, her
love for him is put to the test. Charles Willard, a wealthy aristocrat, is fascinated
by her and pursues her relentlessly. Will Laura choose love…or money?The Lady of the Pier trilogy has two timelines that stay unrelated
in The Ebb. They begin to merge in The Flow and finally become one story in The
Storm. Although The Ebb creates a strong premise for the rest of the series it has
a satisfactory ending and can be an enjoyable standalone read.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LGNYEPCAbout the Author
Effrosyni Moschoudi was born and raised in Athens, Greece. As
a child, she often sat alone in her granny’s garden scribbling rhymes about flowers,
butterflies and ants. She’s passionate about books and movies and simply couldn’t
live without them. She lives in a quaint seaside town near Athens with her husband
Andy and a naughty cat called Felix.Her debut novel, The Necklace of Goddess Athena, is a supernatural
mystery that combines Greek myths with family drama and romance. Her historical
romance, The Ebb, is an ABNA Q-Finalist. Effrosyni is a proud member of the writer’s
groups, eNovel Authors at Work, ASMSG, and the Fantasy & SciFi Network.Author Social Media
Website http://www.effrosyniwrites.comGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7362780.Effrosyni_Moschoudi
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Celestial Dragon by @ciaragold #RLFblog #futuristic #scifi
Today’s featured book is Celestial Dragon by Ciara Gold.About the Book
Title Celestial DragonGenre Science Fiction Futuristic RomanceAuthor Ciara GoldBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RWhen Zan Dane, ruler of Pelicosia, finds ninety-five women for his men, he never dreams of finding his own mate. Exiled for daring to oppose the Burdven Empire, they have no women, no mates to regenerate their new kingdom and populate it with the sound of children until Zan Dane finds a way to travel across galaxies in search of prospective mates.Chelian Kar is Deliphit, an outcast with supernatural powers. Though she is the daughter of the High Chancellor of Kel, Satobik laws prohibit her from having physical contact with anyone. While other young women are mated to men chosen by their fathers, Chelian has no such hope until Zan Dane soars into her life. With an offer of zeel, a commodity most men would die for, Zan Dane convinces her father to allow the union. Will his journey lead him to a treasure richer than zeel?Buy This Book
Publisher http://goo.gl/3TgkllAmazon http://goo.gl/jB45vWBarnes and Noble http://goo.gl/hm3xTaARe https://goo.gl/KLLTgoAbout the Author
Ciara wrote her first “under the bed” book at twenty. Another fifteen years passed before she bravely attempted another, but she’s been happily writing ever since. A true Renaissance woman, when she’s not penning lively stories, she’s reading, sewing, painting, camping, sailing or dancing. At the moment, she’s currently helping hubby build a cabin so she can add construction worker to the list as well. A recent empty nester, she and her soul mate currently live on a modest plot of land surrounded by trees, a pond, an array of wildlife and seven barn kitties.Author Social Media
Website www.ciaragold.com
Blog http://ciaragold.blogspot.com/
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But, Do I Have To… @olivianightreads #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
But do I have to? Making research less painful.by Olivia NightWhen I started my first novel, I knew immediately that I was
going to need to do some a significant research. I knew nothing about the arms business,
Sierra Leone or it’s vibrant customs and culture. Research was not something I had
considered a necessity before I got serious about writing novels. But now it’s one
of my favorite parts! (Dork Alert!)My second novel required even more research. As a Type A person
I had to be sure to that what I was writing was accurate. One research topic I was
not quite prepared for was delving into the psychology of victims of abuse. The
heroine in Seduction in Seville, Madison Lockwood, survived a horrific situation
and it was important to me that I tell her story correctly. It felt like a balancing
act at times when writing her and her growth through the novel.Poorly researched novels stick out like sore thumbs and can sometimes
communicate to the reader that the author just really didn’t care all that much
to get things right, even if that isn’t the case.Research can a dreaded task when writing, so I compiled list
of research tips that I swear by. Enjoy!Tip #1 – It is totally okay to type “(need information here)” in your manuscript as you are write instead of stopping at that moment and finding the answer you need. I do this quite frequently, especially if I am on a roll – so to speak. This leads naturally to the next tip.Tip # 2 – Commit and then sit down and do the research. It’s much harder to get a clear picture of political environment of say, Tunisia, if you research five minutes here and ten minutes there. Tell yourself you are going to research the hierarchy of wolf dens for thirty minutes and research not only what you need but as much as you can.Tip # 3 – Notes, notes, notes. Just doing a copy/paste into a new document isn’t going to actually give you the knowledge that you need to write. Or write well. Of course you want the information on hand when you need it but, you need to understand the information as well. At this point in our lives we are all pretty aware of how we best learn. Do that. Because it’s important to…Tip # 4 – Do more than regurgitate information. It is pretty easy to spot information within a novel that is simply reworded or paraphrased from somewhere else. As the author of your book or series it’s important to have a real understanding of what you are writing about.Tip # 5 – Google Earth! I have spent sooooo much time on Google Earth. I want to get even the smallest details correct. This includes street names, landmarks and restaurants. Recently I used it to chart my hero and heroine’s trip from Hungary to Scotland. I wanted to use the correct routes, with accurate time traveled as well as places they could stay that were off the beaten path (because people on the run need to be off the beaten path).Tip # 6 – Ask questions. When I was researching human trafficking laws within the European Union tons of questions came to mind. I spent the time and researched to find those answers. Then when I was writing about the human trafficking ring in my novel the words just flew off the tips of my fingers. Of course, a lot of what I learned was not included, but that didn’t matter. I felt confident in my knowledge as opposed to nervous that I may be getting something wrong.Research may not be the most favorite pastime for authors, but it’s a necessary evil to create a well written book. Plus, when you spend time on google earth tell the kids and hubby or wife to leave the room and you can pretend you’re taking a mini vacation!In 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): RBuy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seduction-in-sierra-leone-olivia-night/1122341426About the Book
Title: Seduction in Sierra Leone, The Men of FTI Book 1
Genre: Contemporary, Romantic SuspenseBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RIn the mangroves of Sierra Leone, two strangers raised a world apart find themselves inextricably connected. Seduction in Sierra Leone, the first in a series of three novels, is a fast-paced tale of murder, lust, and love that transports the reader to a foreign and mysterious world of danger.Aislinn Salameh, an American relief worker, is searching for purpose in her self- imposed lonely world. The stranger who enters her village on a blistering hot day seems more animal than human. She knows she should stay far away but can’t stop herself from being drawn to the mysterious man.Brandt Fairlane is haunted by the sins of his past. Detached from others, Brandt has spent his life alone. His line of work is too dangerous for the luxuries of love and family.When Brandt sees Aislinn and her haunting eyes, he knows he must possess her. But when Brandt’s past comes back from the dead and Aislinn is caught in the crossfire, it is up to him to keep her safe. In order to survive, they must learn to rely on one another. As they run for their lives, the heat between them becomes undeniable. Now, Brandt must not only protect Aislinn from a madman committed to stealing her away, but he also must protect her from himself. Because if Brandt steals her body and her heart, he’ll never let her go.Buy This Book
Publisher Liquid Silver Books- http://lsbooks.com/seduction-in-sierra-leone-p1043.php
(ebook and paperback available)Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seduction-in-sierra-leone-olivia-night/1122341426?ean=9781622102426Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/seduction-in-sierra-leoneiBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/seduction-in-sierra-leone/id1020494392?mt=11
CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/5907892About the Author
Olivia 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.Author Social Media
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Guy Stone from What’s in a Name @phenshaw #RLFblog #mmromance
Today’s featured book is What’s in a Name by Pat Jenshaw.Interview with Guy Stone
Tell us about
yourself, please.(Ahem!) My name is Stone. I’m the owner and bartender of Stonewall
Saloon in Old Town Stone Acres, California. The bar’s been in the family from the
frontier days when my great-grandpa entertained Wild Bill Cody and other famous—and
sometimes infamous—characters who roamed the West. You don’t believe me, all you
need to do is look at the pictures on the walls of the saloon. I’m big, burly, the
kind of guy who rides his Harley in the hills to let off steam. Mostly, though,
I’m pretty laid back. Ya gotta be to run a saloon where motorcycle gangs and gay
men hang out. Until I met Jimmy Patterson, the guy who opened the coffee shop a
couple doors down from the saloon, nobody asked what my first name was. Everybody
just called me Stone. But Jimmy had to push it. But in the end, after he’d weaseled
the name outta me, he agreed to call me Guy, his Guy.Authors call what
you want but cannot have “the conflict” — what is yours?For the longest damn time, I wanted Jimmy, but he’s was living
with this creepy fuck. So I kept my hands off because it just doesn’t sit well with
me when I see guys coming on to other guys’ men. It just ain’t right. You know?
So I played it cagy and talked to Jimmy whenever his “boyfriend” was chatting
up other guys. You know, playing it cool. And hoping a lot. Don’t know if you can
call that conflict. Or do you mean Tommy Thompson and his group of rough-housers
who were always picking on the queers in high school? Yeah, they’re still a problem,
but we’re working on them. You can read about it in the book.What inner doubt
causes you the most difficulty?Jimmy’s like smart, book smart and friendly, sometimes I think
too friendly. He sees everyone as good. Running a bar, I don’t. I know some guys
are just plain rattlesnakes inside. But sometimes, you know, I’d like Jimmy to be
right. I look at some crusty old drifter and I want to see somebody good and decent,
not somebody looking for another free drink. Sometimes I wonder if I’m seeing the
real world or Jimmy is. Of course, then another drifter walks into the bar and I’ve
got my doubts again.In the story world
your author created, explain what it is you fear most and why.No, see, you got it wrong. I’m the person everyone fears. Probably
the bald head and the beefy body, you know? Cuts down on a lot of damage to the
bar if everyone’s just a little uneasy about how unhappy I could get if things get
outta hand. Mostly what I fear is some good-looking, smooth-talking, better-than-me-stud
is going to walk into Jimmy’s life and he’s gonna compare us and find me wanting.
If that happens, I’ll probably turn into the old drifter cuz Jimmy is my life.Tell us about your
significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.Jimmy? Well, you heard a lot about him in what I’ve already said.
But I wanna add a couple a other things. Jimmy and the coffee shop’s co-owner Felicity
had a hard life before they moved here. Jimmy’s happy all the time, so he gets stomped
on a lot. He’s funny and sweet—and God knows I’ve never gone for sweet in a guy
before—but realistic. He’s strong even though for the past year or so he says he’s
been leaning on me. But don’t listen to that. He and Felicity have started two businesses
and kept them going. People think by looking at me that I’m the strong one in this
relationship. Not hardly.Why are you happy
(or not happy) with the way your story ended?See, here’s the thing. Jimmy and me? We’re the real deal. The
story is a hundred percent. We’re in it for the long haul. If that Pat Henshaw person
had ended the story any other way, we’d have had some words about that. Fortunately,
she saw the truth, so I didn’t have to get tough.About the WriterPat Henshaw, author of the Foothills Pride Stories, was born
and raised in Nebraska and has lived at various times in Texas, Colorado,
Northern Virginia, and Northern California. Pat has visited Mexico, Canada,
Europe, Nicaragua, Thailand, and Egypt, and now enjoys trips to Vermont,
Oregon, and Arizona to see family. Pat spent her life surrounded by
words—teaching English composition at the junior college level; writing book
reviews for newspapers, magazines, and websites; helping students find
information as a librarian; and promoting PBS television programs.What was your biggest
challenge in writing this book?LOL. Actually writing it. I’ve always wanted to be a
published author—not to be confused with a published writer, which I’ve been
since my 20s. I’ve written about nine full-length novels, but never had one
published. I always promised myself that when I retired, I would get organized
about writing books. So actually sitting down and doing what I’d promised
myself was the biggest challenge I’ve overcome.Why did you choose
this character for the interview today?What’s in a Name? is written from the viewpoint of Jimmy,
but a lot of my readers are captivated by Guy Stone. So I thought it was about
time Guy had his chance to explain himself and share what he thinks about
Jimmy.Are any sequels
planned for this book?This is the first in the series and came out in January
2015. The second in the series, Redesigning Max, published in July 2015, and
the third, Behr Facts, comes out in October 2015. I’ve submitted the fourth Foothills
Pride novella, When Adam Fell, to the publisher, Dreamspinner Press, but
haven’t heard anything back yet. I’m currently working on the fifth book in the
series. Although all the books have characters and setting in common, they can
be read independently.Why should readers
who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?Because my books have no explicit sex, they are perfect
starter books for traditional romance readers who are curious about the new
trend in gay romance. My books are about love, not sex, and while gay romance
and m/m romance books have been called erotica in the past, my books wouldn’t
fit into that category at all. Readers looking for sex shouldn’t read my books.
Readers looking for love and happy endings should read them.Is there anything
you’d like to say to your readers?This has been a whirlwind year for me. My experiment to see
if I could be a published author has been a success. As of the end of December,
I will have published around 100,000 words with Dreamspinner and am blown away
when I think about it. I want to thank my readers for making this possible and
wish to pass on to them success in fulfilling their dreams.About the Book
Title What’s in a Name?Genre Contemporary gay romanceAuthor Pat HenshawBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBarista Jimmy Patterson thinks it’s a good idea to get
rip-roaring drunk on his birthday after he’s dumped by his boyfriend. When the
burly owner of Stonewall Saloon rescues Jimmy, the night starts to look up.Now Jimmy just wants to know the bartender’s first name
since he’s worn a different name tag every time Jimmy’s seen him.
“Guy” Stone gives Jimmy seven guesses, one for each night he takes
Jimmy out on a date.While Jimmy’s trying to come up with his name, he’s
distracted by the destruction of his coffee shop and what looks more and more
like a hate crime.Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=5965Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/whats-in-a-name-pat-henshaw/1121096573?ean=2940149919833ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-what039sinaname-1718386-149.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/what-s-in-a-name-24Author Social Media
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Her Timeless Obsession by @BritaAddams #HistoricalRomance #RLFBlog
Today’s featured book is Her Timeless Obsession by Brita Addams.About the BookTitle Her Timeless ObsessionGenre Regency Historical RomanceAuthor Brita AddamsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RA love that transcends time.Ever the explorer, Honey Danby discovers a treasure trove in her dusty 1910 London attic. Old trunks filled with clothes, journals, and love letters written between two lovers in 1810 entertain her and leave her longing for a time and a man long past. Dressed in an irresistible gown from one of the trunks, Honey discovers a heart-wrenching love story. When she learns that all was cruelly torn asunder, the handsome soldier’s loving words written to his H. catapult Honey into an adventure that defies logic.When, dressed in a crisper version of the gown, Honey inexplicably awakens inside a rumbling horse-drawn carriage, she discovers she shares the antiquated vehicle with the man who tore the lovers apart. Can she convince this stranger to forego his unreasonable demands, or will history repeat itself on a misty August morn in Green Park?Buy This BookPublisher – Brita AddamsAbout the Author
Born in a small town in upstate New York, Brita Addams has made her home in the sultry south for many years. In the Frog Capital of the World, Brita shares her home with her real-life hero—her husband. All their children are grown.Given her love of history, Brita writes both het and gay historical romance. Many of her historicals have appeared on category bestseller lists at various online retailers.A bit of trivia—Brita pronounces her name, Bree-ta, and not Brit-a, like the famous water filter. Brita Addams is a mash-up of her real middle name and her husband’s middle name, with an additional d and s.Author Social Media
Website/Blog http://britaaddams.netFacebook http://www.facebook.com/britaaddamsPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/britaaddams/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Addams/e/B003Y1ZAZW/Monthly column at The Novel Approach http://thenovelapproachreviews.comPlease stay in touch by subscribing to my monthly newsletter https://www.facebook.com/BritaAddamsEroticRomance/app_100265896690345
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Burning Desire by @susanvaughn1124 #RLFblog #contemporary romance
Today’s featured book is Burning Desire by Susan V. Vaughn.About the Book
Title Burning DesireGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Susan V. VaughnBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RA steamy night not forgotten…One night of passion with a handsome stranger compels Louise Piekartz to change her path. Instead of finishing law school at her parents’ urging, she chases her dream to Bay Shore and revives her grandmother’s bakery. Now that she has secured a life of her own, she won’t let anything get in her way. But can she resist the temptation of the man from her past, when he shows up to rekindle their love affair?Ever since his father’s death, Isaac Rybak has a burning need to fix everything around him. But his mother’s addiction to drugs is not something he can cure. Consumed by his inability to stop his mother from using, he struggles with his inner demons—until the woman of his dreams walks back into his life, and all his efforts are focused on a battle he knows he can win: securing her heart.Buy This Book
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Desire-Bay-Shore-Book-ebook/dp/B01FQ2KCAYBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-desire-susan-v-vaughn/1123657553Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/burning-desire/id1103018052?mt=11Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/burning-desire-22About the Author
Romance Author, Susan Vaughn understood the meaning of sarcasm before she could walk. Her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit was spent mainly trying to outwit her six creative siblings. When she wasn’t working on the next soul crushing jab, she sharpened her imagination on romantic literature and day dreamed about her knight in shining armor.It didn’t take long for this hairdresser by trade to turn 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.Susan 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
Website www.susanvvaughn.comAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Susan-V.-Vaughn/e/B016H54WWI/
