• Contemporary

    Just The Way You Are, a new romance by Adite Banerjie @adite #RLFblog #Romance #Novella

    Just The Way You Are, a new romance by Adite Banerjie @adite #RLFblog #Romance #Novella Just The Way You Are: Would you recognize your soulmate? Find out how Yash and Shikha do it in this emotional romance novella, by Adite Banerjie.

    Adite, 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.

    Just The Way You Are by Adite Banerjie

    Genre: Romance Novella

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Single mom and bridal makeup artiste Shikha Verma is finally in a good place – both professionally and on the personal front. A chance encounter with a charming musician, who is much younger than her, has her throwing caution to the winds and breaking vows she’s made to herself. Walking away is the right thing to do. After all, she can’t risk another heartbreak when she has only just recovered from one.

    Yash Kulsreshtha has never been more attracted to a woman and the lady definitely is into him. Why then is Shikha hell bent on pushing him away? Surely their age difference is not such a big deal? But before he can convince her, she storms out of his life. Are Yash and Shikha destined to stay apart or will life hand them a chance at happily-ever-after?

    This novella is a feel-good, emotional romance and the first book of the Soulmates Series.

    Where to buy Just The Way You Are

    Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07YMX5M2J/

    Adite Banerjie Social Media

    Adite Banerjie discovered the wonderful world of books at an early age which sparked her interest in writing. After a fulfilling and exciting career as a business journalist she turned her attention to fiction. Three of her romance novels have been published by Harlequin/Harper Collins India. In 2018 she embarked on her indie journey as an author-publisher.She also writes screenplays and in 2017 one of her scripts made it to the semi-finals of the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowships. When she is not grappling with her current work-in-progress, she enjoys spending time with her husband and watching back-to-back movies.
    Website https://aditebanerjie.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/adite
    Facebook https://facebook.com/AditeBanerjieWriter
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  • 5 Easy Questions,  Contemporary

    Read the new book Just The Way You Are by Adite Banerjie @adite #RLFblog #Romance #Novella

    Read the new book Just The Way You Are by Adite Banerjie @adite #RLFblog #Romance #NovellaRead Adite Banerjie’s feel good story – Just The Way You Are. Would you recognize your soulmate? Find out how Yash and Shikha do it in this emotional romance novella, by Adite Banerjie.

    Adite, 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.

    Just The Way You Are by Adite Banerjie

    Genre: Romance Novella

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Single mom and bridal makeup artiste Shikha Verma is finally in a good place – both professionally and on the personal front. A chance encounter with a charming musician, who is much younger than her, has her throwing caution to the winds and breaking vows she’s made to herself. Walking away is the right thing to do. After all, she can’t risk another heartbreak when she has only just recovered from one.

    Yash Kulsreshtha has never been more attracted to a woman and the lady definitely is into him. Why then is Shikha hell bent on pushing him away? Surely their age difference is not such a big deal? But before he can convince her, she storms out of his life. Are Yash and Shikha destined to stay apart or will life hand them a chance at happily-ever-after?

    This novella is a feel-good, emotional romance and the first book of the Soulmates Series.

    What’s your favorite hashtag to watch on Twitter?

    I’m a die-hard #WritingCommunity fan. I love the way in which the community supports fellow writers. Reading about other writers and their passion projects is very inspiring especially when my own writing is not going well. As for non-writing stuff, I love anything with funny/cute animal videos.

    What are your hobbies?

    Watching movies is always a pleasure. These days I am always on the lookout for streaming movies that are feel-good and escapist. I just wish there would be more rom-com series out there instead of the dark and depressing content that seems to have become so popular.

    When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?

    I love reading light romances and romantic drama. Lately, after discovering Outlander, I have begun to enjoy historical romantic fiction.

    What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?

    Depending on what I’m writing about, I tend to read anything that’s relevant to the period and check out Pinterest images that may fire up my imagination in terms of the look of the character, setting, etc. I need to visualize the scenes in my head as I write; so I read anything that helps me create those mental images.

    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?

    Billy Joel’s Just the Way You Are. After all, the book was inspired by this very song.

    Where to buy Just The Way You Are

    Amazon: https://amazon.com/dp/B07YMX5M2J/

    Adite Banerjie Social Media

    Adite Banerjie discovered the wonderful world of books at an early age which sparked her interest in writing. After a fulfilling and exciting career as a business journalist she turned her attention to fiction. Three of her romance novels have been published by Harlequin/Harper Collins India. In 2018 she embarked on her indie journey as an author-publisher.She also writes screenplays and in 2017 one of her scripts made it to the semi-finals of the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowships. When she is not grappling with her current work-in-progress, she enjoys spending time with her husband and watching back-to-back movies.
    Website https://aditebanerjie.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/adite
    Facebook https://facebook.com/AditeBanerjieWriter
    Pinterest https://pinterest.com/aditebanerjie
    Instagram https://instagram.com/adite.banerjie
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7083664.Adite_Banerjie
    Amazon Author Page Https://amazon.com/-/e/B00I63GOQC
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    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog Meet the top bloggers @VickiBatman @Sheri_Humphreys

    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog Meet the top bloggers @VickiBatman @Sheri_HumphreysBe sure to read What is RLF? Romance Lives Forever in 2018 and discover great new opportunities for authors and readers.

    The RLF Gems announcement last month was in the top ten. You are why I do this!

    Top Blogger for this month is Vicki Batman. Top chatter is also Vicki! She was the Top Blogger of 2017, and won a year of free advertising for 2018.

    Top Blogger Vicki Batman

    The top bloggers are judged by page visits. Congratulations!
    Other authors in order by page visits are:
    Lloyd Meeker
    Livia Quinn
    AM Scott
    Alice Orr
    Claire Marti

    Honorable Mention: Kathy Otten

    Top Chatter for the Month

    #Romance Lives Forever on #RLFblog Meet the top bloggers @VickiBatman @Sheri_HumphreysThe person who gets the most comments in a month is not always the person who gets the most page views. For that reason, I instituted the Top Chatter Award. This award is for the bloggers who receive the most comments.
    This month’s winner is Vicki Batman.

    Runner up is Sheri Humphreys.

    Authors of #FreeBookFriday

    Adite Banerjie, Adriana Kraft, Effrosyni Moschoudi, Erica Ridley, Holly Bargo, Kayelle Allen, Kris Bock, Kryssie Fortune, Lisa Carlisle, Livia Quinn, Luci Beach, Madison Michael, MJ Schiller, Sylvia Hubbard

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  • Free Book Friday

    #TGIF How about a free book by Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblog

    #TGIF How about a free book by Cecilia Tan @ceciliatan for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblogIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us for a collection of free reads and downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Daron’s Guitar Chronicles by Cecilia Tan. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some KindleUnlimited, 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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    Daron’s Guitar Chronicles by Cecilia Tan

    Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Coming out and coming of age in the days of AIDS, MTV, Reaganomics, and Just Say No.
    Daron Marks is a young guitar player with a dream, make it big like the guys he grew up idolizing in New Jersey–or at least escape his dysfunctional family. He makes it as far as music school in Rhode Island, and the rock clubs of Boston beckon him. But it’s hard to succeed from the closet.
    Ziggy Ferias is an art school dropout who dreams of fame. One day he sees a guitarist busking in the park, and his entire vision of his future changes.
    A story of how finding one’s self is key to finding love, and loving one’s self is key to loving another.
    Winner of the Rose and Bay Award for Crowdfunded Fiction!
    “For me, Daron is one of those rare fictional characters that I have a hard time believing does not actually exist on the physical plane. He is just too real. Part of it is that Daron is only a couple of years older than me and the way the 80s are brought to life here reminds me very much of my own coming of age: the musical references, the language, the AIDS scare, the technology, the hair… Most of all, though, it is the fact that Daron is an extremely well written character. He grows and changes and engages.” (Gay Book Reviews)
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    Destiny’s Girl by Adite Banerjie#TGIF How about a free book by Adite Banerjie for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblog

    Maya has only one thing on her mind: revenge. So, when she lands an invitation to the most exclusive high society party being hosted at Dev Residency, she grabs the opportunity. After all, the host of the party is none other than KD, the man who destroyed her family.
    Krish needs to find a bride and soon! A marriage arranged by his father, KD, seems imminent and that would mean throwing away the key to his freedom. One innocent tango with the enigmatic beauty, Maya, and he is hooked. Can she be the means to his freedom? Accepting his proposal of marriage will take her a step closer to her goal of revenge. But can Maya stop herself from falling in love with the enemy’s son? But then, love and revenge don’t mix!
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    #TGIF How about a free book by Eve Kincaid for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblogA Kiss in the Shadows by Eve Kincaid

    A woman afraid to trust…
    Erin Grady will do anything to bring a mental health clinic to Lost Coast Harbor, even if it means accepting money from the local police chief—the father who abandoned her. She’s willing to overlook where the money came from, until a determined and very sexy prosecutor literally crashes into her life…
    A man tempted by desire…
    Will Patton is desperate to leave the small town of Lost Coast Harbor and rebuild his struggling legal career. To do that, he must expose the dirty police chief—but he never expected to be so drawn to the man’s irresistible daughter.
    A town full of corruption…
    The darkness in Lost Coast Harbor runs deep and wide—and exposing the truth will require Erin and Will to reveal their hearts…no matter the risk.
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    Rift Spun by Margo Bond Collins#TGIF How about a free book by Margo Bond Collins for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblog

    Arachno-mage Rhiann plans to use the magic of the Rift to take down the ruling Archmage Prime, a necromancer who killed her family. To do that, she’ll need to find three men willing to become her familiars. A Steamy Reverse Harem Romance
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    #TGIF How about a free book by PJ Sharon for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblogSavage Cinderella by PJ Sharon

    Eighteen-year-old Brinn Hathaway has survived alone in an abandoned cabin in the High Country of North Georgia since she was a child. If her life is lonely and less than complete, at least she is safe from the man who kidnapped her, held her captive, and left her for dead in a shallow grave in the mountains. She believes that her parents are dead, the police are her enemy, and that if she returns to the world, her tormentor will find her. With the help of some unlikely friends, she has what she needs to survive, but is surviving enough?
    Life takes a turn when a young nature photographer, Justin Spencer—in pursuit of the fabled Wild Child—captures her on film. While chasing the story of a lifetime, Justin is injured and Brinn comes to his rescue. The two build a tentative friendship, but with his own violent past, he must decide if proving himself is worth betraying the trust of the girl he has vowed to help.
    Trust is a commodity Brinn has been unable to afford. Can the kindness and gentle touch of a stranger break through the wall she has built around her heart? After half a lifetime of living in isolation and fear, Brinn must decide if leaving the safety of her remote cabin is worth the hope—and danger—that may await her.
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    #TGIF How about a free book by Kayelle Allen for Friday? #FREEbookFriday #RLFblogEndure, 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.
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