• Historical

    Miss Radley’s Third Dare by @Heather_Boyd #RLFblog #Historical

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
    media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is
    Miss Radley’s Third Dare by Heather Boyd.
    About the Book
    Title Miss Radley’s Third Dare
    Genre Historical Romance
    Author Heather Boyd
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Mature Audience
    What a woman wants…
    The only person who ever understood
    what Julia Radley wanted most in life was the man who ruined her reputation and
    secured her victory in a bold swimming race. She does not hold Valentine Merton
    accountable for the harsh criticisms made against her character until he
    suggests the only way to smooth over the scandal of his defeat is to wed as
    soon as possible.
    … the gentleman must dare.
    After picking himself up after proposing,
    Valentine Merton is even more determined to tame the wild girl next door. The
    future he wants within the clockmaker’s guild depends on their speedy marriage.
    A few sweet words or, as a last resort, another brazen dare is sure to persuade
    her to take a chance on him… and his family.
    Buy This Book
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YOQAOES/
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/MRTDNook
    About the Author
    Bestselling historical author Heather Boyd believes every
    character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after, no matter how much
    trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she writes sizzling
    regency romance stories that skirt the boundaries of propriety to keep readers
    enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Heather has published over
    twenty novels and shorter works. Catch her latest news www.heather-boyd.com.
    She lives north of Sydney, Australia, and does her best to wrangle her
    testosterone-fuelled family (including cat Morpheus) into submission.
    Author Social Media
    Newsletter http://goo.gl/1VMbto
  • Character Interviews,  Paranormal

    Dylan Holt from The Assistant @KTBlack_author #incubi #succubus #RLFblog

    Interview with Dylan Holt

    This interview is designed for your hero or heroine to tell
    readers about himself or herself. 
    Tell us about
    yourself, please.
    I come from a long line of
    succubus/incubi, and history hasn’t always painted my kind in the best light,
    nor has it gotten things completely accurate. I’m not a “Demon”, but
    I’m not human either, even though I do resemble one. An extremely attractive
    one. <Shrugs and grins smugly>. I know that makes me sound egotistical,
    but it’s part of how I’m able to draw humans to me.
    So, I’m guessing you’re wondering
    if part of what you’ve heard is true. Do I enter into dreams and tempt humans
    with erotic suggestions? Absolutely! It is my nature after all. The sexier the
    dreams, the more potent the energy for me to feed from.
    Now don’t look at me like that.
    Before you go judging me, I must point out that this isn’t entirely one-sided.
    I don’t drain the life force of anyone I’m involved with. I do take what I
    require, but I also give them something in return. The inspiration to pursue
    the thing they desire most.
    As far as me in general, I’m a bit
    of a wanderer, able to adapt to any situation. A true “Jack of All Trades”.
    I’m a whiz with modern technology, which comes in handy. For a long time I
    thought I was happy moving from town to town, person to person, and then I
    encountered Elise Bennette. That’s when everything changed. She made me want to
    set down roots and get lost in her dreams.
    What can you not do (but
    need to do) during this story?
    I’m much more than I appear. I need
    to be honest with Elise, and show her the real me, but I fear once she learns
    all the details, it will drive her away.
    What inner doubt
    causes you the most difficulty?
    Trusting that I can find someone to
    love and accept me for what I am. Until I met Elise, I seemed to only  find two types of people. Those who thought I
    was a freak, when they discovered what I’m able to do, and others who were
    drawn to me because of what makes me unique.
    Tell us about your
    significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.
    From the first time I encountered
    Elise Bennette I knew she was special. She is a strong, smart, beautiful woman
    full of many wondrous dreams. She just needed someone to believe in her when
    others had let her down.
    What would that
    person say about you?
    I’m reliable and a hard worker. She
    tries to pretend she doesn’t like me, but I know better. Even if I didn’t
    possess the abilities I do, she’s made it more than obvious that she’s
    interested in me.
    What special skills
    do you rely on?
    When humans let down their guard, I
    can look in, examine their dreams. Dreams give a lot away about a person. It
    shows their hopes and fears, but I am respectful about what I discover.
    I also have the ability to enhance
    dreams, make them seem real. It helps to entice the human I’m pursuing to keep
    dreaming. If things progress to an intimate relationship, even better, but I
    don’t generally stick around after the relationship is consummated.  
    Why are you happy (or
    not happy) with the way your story ended?
    You’ll have to read the story to learn
    mine and Elise’s fate.

    About the Writer

    K.T.
    Black often mixes genres when creating her romance stories. Whether her (F/F or
    F/M) stories are filled with witches or regular people, they frequently include
    mystery/suspense, sci-fi, fantasy or paranormal elements. She never limits the
    direction her imagination takes her when telling a good story.
    When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going
    to movies, cooking, traveling, playing video games, and meeting
    interesting/eccentric people–many of whom help color the worlds she creates
    while writing.
    What was your biggest
    challenge in writing this book?
    Mostly finishing it. My life turned
    upside down a few months ago. I’m still trying to get back to my regular
    writing routine.
    Why did you choose
    this character for the interview today?
    I felt I needed to elaborate a bit
    more about Dylan’s background. What better way than to have him tell you first
    hand.
    When writing the
    book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
    Dylan started out as a regular guy,
    but as usual, I ended up taking a paranormal turn with him. This often happens.
    I think I’m in control and it’s the characters that show me what to write.
    Are any sequels
    planned for this book?
    This is a stand alone, but I am
    considering doing a series based around it once I finish with another series
    I’m currently working on. I write both F/F and F/M and see some interesting
    potential with this plot line.
    Why should readers
    who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?
                I believe that my stories read like
    you’re watching a movie. That you, as the reader, will be completely immersed
    and caught up in the energy of the story.
    Is there anything
    you’d like to say to your readers?
    I appreciate each and every one of
    you who have taken a chance to delve into the world of my imagination. I hope
    you enjoy reading what I write as much as I enjoy writing it.

    About the Book

    Title:   The Assistant
    Genre:   Contemporary
    Paranormal
    Author:   K.T. Black
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Elise Bennette doesn’t do
    relationships … even though her sexy-as-hell new assistant has her consumed by
    erotic daydreams. But things aren’t what they appear to be, and her dream life
    and real life are beginning to blur. Will her fantasies eventually become real
    or will a secret shatter the illusion?

    Buy This Book

    Publisher:  www.lsbooks.com
    Amazon US:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010N4H5R8
    Amazon UK:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010N4H5R8
    iBooks:  https://itun.es/us/FtjF8.l
    Kobo:   https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-assistant-8
    Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781622102440

    Author Social Media

    Blog:  www.ktblackbooks.com
    TSU:  www.tsu.co/KTBlackAuthor
  • RLF Gems

    Top Bloggers July 2015 @sabrina_york #RLFblog

    RLF Gem Award 
    Last month, Romance Lives Forever had 29 posts in a 31 day month.
    Each month, the RLF Gems post ranks in the top ten, but is not counted, in order
    to focus on guests. In July, the Independence Day holiday did not feature a
    guest.
    The Top Blogger for July was Sabrina York. She wins a month of
    free cover advertising on the blog. Our Top Blogger of the Year is publisher Liquid
    Silver Books, which won a year of free advertising.

    About Sabrina York

    Newsletter and tiara contest: http://sabrinayork.com/sabrinas-contest-and-newsletter/
    Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/SabrinaYork

    Top Five Bloggers for the Month

    (judged by page views). Congratulations to each one!
    1. Teasers and Tastes Authors (led by Sabrina York)
    2. Kathy Kulig
    3. Mary J McCoy-Dressel
    4. (tie) Andrea Dalling, Taylor Brooks
    5. (tie) Faye Hall, Rodd Clark
    Honorable mention: Margo Diamond
    Romance Lives Forever features authors and new books. It has
    a blogger’s FAQ page with a downloadable guide and six optional interviews. Readers
    can follow via Google+, Networked Blogs, Linky Followers, email, an RSS feed, and
    there’s a blog button readers and authors can grab. Authors can share previous books.
    The blog uses author or publisher names as tags on posts, and author Twitter handles
    in the titles. The site is broadcast over Triberr with a potential reach of over 3.5M readers via its Twitter-linked network. Twitter mentions are also gathered
    in several Paper.li ezines, giving the author additional opportunities for promotion.
    The Romance Lives
    Forever Paper.li ezine
    features only guest authors, and the day’s guest is on
    its front page every day.
    New for 2015
    Each post will be featured on the Romance Lives Forever Pinterest
    board within a few days after it goes live. https://www.pinterest.com/kayelleallen/romance-lives-forever-rlfblog/

    Share your book cover on Romance Lives Forever

    Limited spots to share book covers are available. Cost is $3
    per month, with discounts for covers posted for one quarter and up to one year.
    Covers can be changed monthly.

    RLFblog Admin – Nicole Morgan

    Author Nicole Morgan assists me with scheduling for Romance Lives
    Forever. She is the blog admin. Look for emails from her. Nicole and I want to ensure
    everyone who requests a spot on the blog gets a personal response. Please use this
    email if you have questions or need help: rlfblog-owner@yahoogroups.com We
    both receive email sent here. You don’t have to join a group or do anything special.
    This group simply provides a joint email for us and streamlines things for you.
    The email address is included in all downloadable interviews on the FAQ page.

    Sign Up for a Future Post

    Guest calendar http://bit.ly/rlf_dates
    My thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance Lives
    Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.
    Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
    name are: Ally Bishop, Andrea K Stein,
    Ashley York, Brita Addams, CB Williams, Desiree Holt, Emily Mims, Iris Blobel, Jami
    Gray, JB Brooks, Kate Hill, Kayelle Allen, Kim Headlee, Krista Ames, Nicole
    Morgan, NJ Walters, RB O’Brien, SB Redstone, Tymber Dalton
  • Anthology,  Contemporary

    Teasers and Tastes #RLFblog #freebook @sabrina_york #romance

    Teasers and Tastes 
    Flip through this indulgent collection at your leisure, exploring
    and discovering new reads in your favorite romance genres. All authors are New York
    Times, USA Today Bestselling authors, award winners, or all three. You can’t go
    wrong with this list.
    Featured authors include: Sabrina York, Cat Johnson, Delilah
    Devlin, Elle James, Sharon Hamilton, Jayne Rylon, Paige Tyler, Kayelle Allen, Pam
    Binder, Denyse Bridger, Cynthia D’Alba, Tina Donahue, Lucy Felthouse, Sable Hunter,
    Jennifer Kacey, Gina Lamm, Heather Long, Donna Michaels, Nicole Morgan, Lexi Post, and Beth Williamson.
    These Teasers and Tastes give you samples of today’s hottest
    romance authors in a variety of romance genres. Samples include: Billionaires, Cowboys,
    Super Steamy Romance, Firefighters, Historical Romance, Holiday Romance, Mechanics,
    Motorcycle Clubs, Men in Uniform and Military Romance, Paranormal Romance, SciFi
    and Fantasy Romance, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense/Mystery, Hot SEALs, Time
    Travel, Vacation Romance, Vampires, and more.
    This free catalog includes excerpts from more than 20 bestselling
    and award-winning romance authors. If you enjoy the excerpt, you know you’re going
    to love this book. Follow the links to snag a guaranteed good read and sign up for
    the author’s newsletter so you never miss future releases, contests, or appearances.

    Please share this #freebook with your friends. It’s free! We want
    everyone to have it.

    Buy This Book

    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Teasers-Tastes-Romance-Author-Sampler-ebook/dp/B00ZVBMQ0K/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1122141554?ean=2940152147513
  • Double Feature,  Historical

    Highland Romances by Sabrina York @sabrina_york #RLFblog #highlandromance

    Laird of Her Heart 

    Meet Sabrina York

    Her Royal Hotness, Sabrina York, is the New York Times and USA
    Today Bestselling author of hot, humorous stories for smart and sexy readers. Her
    titles range from sweet and snarky to scorching romance. Connect with her on twitter
    @sabrina_york, on Facebook or on Pinterest. Check out Sabrina’s books and read an
    excerpt on Amazon or wherever e-books are sold. Visit her webpage at www.sabrinayork.com
    to check out her books, excerpts and contests. Free Teaser Book: http://sabrinayork.com/home-2/sabrina-yorks-teaser-book/
    And don’t forget to enter to win
    the royal tiara!

    Laird of Her Heart–Book 1 in the Dundragon Time Travel Trilogy

    When Maggie Spencer is mysteriously transported to the Scotland
    of her ancestors, she is stunned to come face to face with him. Dominic Dundragon,
    the man she’s been half in love with her whole life. A man who’s been dead for 700
    years.
    They both have enemies aplenty. Will she have a chance to win
    his love, or will this adventure end in disaster?
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Laird-Heart-Dundragon-Travel-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B012EP0NT6/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

    Hannah and the Highlander–Book 1 in the Untamed Highlanders Series

    Hannah and the Highlander 

    First in a brand-new series from New York Times bestselling author
    Sabrina York about the bold, brawny men of the Highlands-and the lovely lasses who
    bring them to their knees…
    Highlanders are her weakness.
    Hannah Dounreay has no time for suitors who only seem interested
    in her family’s land, which she manages as well as any man. If she marries, she
    wants to be loved for the educated, independent woman she is. But when a strong,
    silent-and spectacularly handsome-Highlander saves her from a violent attack, her
    heart is stirred. Who is this man? And if he asks for Hannah’s hand, will she be
    able to resist him?
    Love is the most powerful weapon of all.
    Alexander Lochlannach, Laird of Dunnet, has no time to lose.
    The Highlands are in an uproar as clans battle for land-without mercy-and Alexander
    can’t afford to fall for the wildly attractive, strong-willed Hannah. What’s more,
    he has a desperate secret, one that could destroy them both. But as their attraction
    turns into an all-consuming passion, Alexander has no choice but to prove to Hannah
    that he’s the only man for her-body and soul…in Hannah and the Highlander.
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Highlander-Untamed-Highlanders-Sabrina/dp/1250069696/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

    Author Social Media

    Newsletter and tiara contest: http://sabrinayork.com/sabrinas-contest-and-newsletter/
    Tsu: https://www.tsu.co/SabrinaYork

  • 5 Easy Questions,  Historical

    Faye Hall author of Mistress of Purity @FayeHall79 #RLFblog #historical

    Faye Hall author of Mistress of Purity answers five easy questions
    to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    Faye Hall’s passion driven, mystery
    filled books are set in small townships of North Queensland, Australia during
    the late 1800’s.
    Each of
    her novels bring something symbolically Australian to her readers, from
    Aboriginal herbal remedies, to certain gemstones naturally only found in this
    part of the world.
    Each of
    her books tell of a passionate connection between the hero and heroine,
    surrounded and threatened by deceit, scandal, theft and sometimes even murder.
    These romances swerve from the traditional romances
    as Faye aims to give her readers so much more intrigue, whilst also revealing
    the hidden histories of rural townships of North Queensland.
    Faye
    finds her inspiration from the histories of not only the township she grew up
    in, but the many surrounding it. She also bases most of her characters on
    people she has met in her life.
    Faye
    was able to live her own passion driven romance, marrying the love of her life
    after a whirlwind romance in 2013. Together they are raising their 9 children
    in a remote country town in northern Queensland, Australia.
    What’s your favorite down-home family style meal?
    Gravy smothered pork with creamy
    mash potato
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    There is a place called Whitsunday Sand’s in Bowen near
    where I live in North Queensland that is just beautiful.  It’s a resort nestled in the rocks between
    two of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of Australia.
    Tell us about your
    favorite toy as a child.
    I loved to color in, though I did tend to color in my dolls
    too bt like I was giving them tattoos.
    What kinds of things do
    you read when you’re researching a new book?
    Michael Cannon books are always helpful, as too are books
    from our own Bush Tucker Man Les Hiddens. 
    But I tend to rely a lot on word of mouth history too, especially from
    my father and stories from his family.

    About the Book

    Title Mistress of Purity
    Genre Historical erotic romance
    Author Faye Hall
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):R

    Prue had seen something the night her father was murdered –
    something that would forever change her life…
    …She had seen something that would continue to haunt her and
    follow her wherever she went.
    When she had married the Earl of Malloy, Prue had hoped to
    be able to hide under his name and at his out of town estate.
    What she had not thought was to become his son’s MISTRESS OF
    PURITY.
    Gareth had sworn never to return to his father’s estate, not
    to the life he had once thought to have there.
    He had hoped that the man he had grown in to was no longer
    hoping to find the love of a woman he knew could not possibly exist.
    What Gareth had not wanted was to find his comfort in the
    arms of his father’s young wife…a woman he knew was hiding far more than just
    one secret from him. 

    Buy This Book

    Publisher http://www.eredsage.com/store/FAYE_HALL.html
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/fayehall

    Author Social Media

    Blog http://www.faye-hall.info