• Book Release,  Science Fiction Romance

    Her Cyborg Champion by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #NewRelease #SciFi

    Her Cyborg Champion by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #NewRelease #SciFiAnne Kane, 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.

    Her Cyborg Champion by Anne Kane

    Genre SciFi Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    An intergalactic game of hide and seek, with a sexy human female as the prize.
    Zoe is five feet, six inches of green-eyed, red-haired militant activist. A deeply ingrained need to help those who can’t help themselves — human and otherwise — motivates her every move. She snuck into the Mailin ton research facility to investigate rumors of experiments being conducted on a rare and highly intelligent species of sentient mammals. Now she finds herself in need of help to rescue one very sick little battle rat.
    Greyson is six and a half feet of ruggedly muscular cyborg with a penchant for violence. He loves to fight, and he fights to win. What he hates is being sent to the Mailon research facility on a petty errand. When he catches a glimpse of a former lover flitting around the facility like an impossibly sexy cat burglar, he is intrigued. What is the saucy little wench up to, and why is she stalking him through the corridors of the alien laboratory?
    Why did you write this book?
    This is the fourth book in my Cyborg series, Terras Five. Each story in the series inspires me to continue the saga. In this case, the appearance of a little creature known as a “Battle Rat” in the third book made me wonder about other creaures just like him. Sure enough, Book four gave me further insight into the Battle Rats.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    It depends on what mood I’m in, but it’s usually paranormal, fantasy or science fiction romance.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Malcolm (Mal) Reynolds, the captain of the spaceship Serenity in the Firefly series is definitely my favorite fictional character. Need I say more? If you don’t understand, then you need to watch the series and the movie.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    Right now I’m working on a fantasy romance about a druid and a selkie, as well as the first book in a new urban fantasy series – The Hellhound Detective Agency
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I am hoping to have a revamped version of Selkie’s Seduction, which made a brief appearance at a publisher site that promptly folded. (Hopefully not because of my book) available in September. I’m also working on an Urban fantasy series where the hellhounds are the good guys, and possibly another Cyborg novella.

    Where to buy Her Cyborg Champion

    Publisher http://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2739
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cyborg-Champion-Terras-Five-Book-ebook/dp/B07DVRK8VF
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-cyborg-champion-anne-kane/1128934034
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/her-cyborg-champion/id1400497195
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/her-cyborg-champion

    Anne Kane Social Media

    Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog who’s breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she had published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after.
    Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.
    Website http://www.AnneKane.com
    Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/annekane
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/anne.kane.author
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/Annekane
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B004FXZSQ4
    Instafreebie https://claims.instafreebie.com/free/NXOxk

     

  • RLF Gems

    #Romance Lives Forever @AnneKane @AlinaKField @VickiBatman #RLFblog

    #Romance Lives Forever @AnneKane @AlinaKField @VickiBatman #RLFblogBe sure to read What is RLF? Romance Lives Forever in 2018 for great new opportunities coming for authors and readers.

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

    The most visited page last month was Christmas Romance Day on Dec 23rd. Top Blogger for this month is Anne Kane. She wins a month of free advertising on the blog. Top chatter was Alina K Field. Top Blogger of 2017 was Vicki Batman, who won a year of free advertising for 2018.

    Top Blogger Anne Kane

    Website http://AnneKane.com
    Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
    Twitter http://twittercom/annekane
    Facebook http://facebookcom/anne.kane.author
    Pinterest https://pinterest.com/annekaneauthor/
    Goodreads https://goodreads.com/Annekane
    Amazon Author Page https://amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4/

    #Romance Lives Forever @AnneKane @AlinaKField @VickiBatman #RLFblogThe winners are judged by page visits. Congratulations to these fine bloggers:
    Individual best page views: Anne Kane

    Christmas Romance Authors: Adele Downs, AE Wasp, Barbara Lohr, Barbara White Daille, Beppie Harrison, Christie Logan, Christine Young, CL Kraemer, Genie Gabriel, Grace Risata, Jean Joachim, Jody Wallace, Kayelle Allen, LA Remenicky, Laura Baumbach, Laura Haley-McNeil, Laura Strickland, Leigh Michaels, Liese Sherwood-Fabre, Linda O’Connor, Linda Rae Sande, Lisabet Sarai, Melissa McClone, Mickie Sherwood, PJ Sharon, Robin Michaela, Savanna Kougar, Seelie Kay, Staci Troilo, Vicki Batman

    Honorable mention: KG Fletcher

    Top Chatters for the Month

    The 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 winners are:

    Christmas Romance Day authors
    Alina K Field

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    Top Bloggers of 2017

    #Romance Lives Forever @AnneKane @AlinaKField @VickiBatman #RLFblogOne author made the list as top blogger due to having the most page views twice. She was also often in the top five or an honorable mention: Vicki Batman. Vicki wins a year of free advertising on Romance Lives Forever, a $120 value.

    Other top bloggers during the year (in alpha order by first name) include: Alexa Aston, Anne Kane, Clare Dargin, Faye Hall, Kara James, Karen Michelle Nutt, Kayelle Allen, Kayla Drake, NJ Walters, and Saraya St Clair.

    New Server — New Power

    RLFblog has attracted so many visitors we crashed the server three times in the past month. On September 20th, we had no visitors on the blog so that we could move to a new, more powerful and roomier server. This should hold us for a bit! It also means I can add even more services. Look for new things in 2018, such as Free Book Friday and other goodies for readers (and authors)!

    Not only does RLF post automatically to Triberr with a reach of several million, each post is also featured on the Romance Lives Forever Pinterest board http://www.pinterest.com/kayelleallen/romance-lives-forever-rlfblog/ as well as on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/RomanceLivesForever/ and Twitter https://www.twitter.com/kayelleallen When you like, follow and share it increases the reach. Thank you for sharing with your readers and friends!

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    Alina K Field, Angela Scavone, Barb Caffrey, Beverley Oakley, Cailin Briste, Cynthia Sax, Daryl Devore, June Kramin, Karen Cino, Kristina Knight, Kryssie Fortune, Livia Quinn, Liz Flaherty, Meredith Bond, Peter Perrin, Robin Michaela, Rolynn Anderson, Valerie Ullmer

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  • Contemporary,  Do It Write

    Do It Write: Where Anne Kane writes @annekane #RLFblog #contemporary #romance

    Anne Kane, 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 latest book.

    Get Off My Cloud

    Genre contemporary romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Six months ago, Lucas met the woman of his dreams, but after a night of amazing sex he woke up to find himself alone. Sent to rescue the daughter of a billionaire from her own folly, he discovers her to be the same woman, and this time he intends to make sure she stays put.
    When Olivia discovers a herd of live dinosaurs existing on a small island in the South Pacific, she’s ecstatic. This discovery could crown her career as a paleontologist and put to rest the rumors that her daddy bought her position for her! Of course, when her father sends someone to drag her home, she’s not willing to comply and the couple must find a way to deal with the sizzling attraction between them while running from a herd of angry prehistoric beasts.
    How long have you been writing?
    I started writing seriously in 2008. Before that I’d make a few attempts but at the first site of a rejection letter I’d convince myself that I was crazy and I’d stop. What I didn’t realize back then was that crazy is a good thing if you want to be an author!
    What was your first published book?
    My first published book was Stranded on Earth. It was published by Changeling Press, and I have since re-released it on my own. It took me almost as long to submit it as it did to write it because I was terrified of being rejected. Did I mention I’m a wimp? Actually I’m not, except when it comes to my writing. Every single time I hit “submit” I cringe. The difference between now and a couple decades ago, is that I don’t let the rejections stop me anymore.
    Tell us about your writing space or home office.
    My office is in a building behind my house. Having it separate means that I know I’m at work and I need to get things done. Not that that always helps. After all, I’m the boss! Seriously though, it’s a very nice office. The walls are pale blue and due to the fact that it used to house an engine hoist, it has a very high ceiling. I put in a big window so I can see the hills across the valley, and the back door leads to my back yard to in the summer my little dog can run in and out whenever he wants. It’s the perfect combination of work space and somewhere I can just sit and daydream. After all, it’s when I’m daydreaming that my characters come to life.
    What equipment do you use most, other than your computer?
    Other than my laptop, I use a whiteboard a lot. It’s a handy place to visually plan out my plots, and to keep track of mundane facts about my characters. It might not sound like a big deal but I need to remember what color my character’s eyes are, if their hair is short, long or absent, and any other facts that are pertinent to the plot. Before I got the whiteboard I spent too much time looking back through my work in progress to see if the heroine was blond, redheaded or maybe had a green stripe down the crown of their head.
    How do you juggle writing and family?
    My family is mostly fourlegged these days and they are quite happy to snuggle up at my feet or on my lap while I write. Or, in the case of Merlin the Mutt, to go stretch out in the sunshine out back. He is such a little prince. He can actually look outraged when I expect him to go out in the rain to do his business.
    Do you have an author newsletter?
    Yes I do! The signup is on my website and I’d be thrilled to add you to my newsletter list. I promise I won’t spam you with daily emails. I tend to send out about four to six emails a year, generally when I have a new release or some other exciting news. http://AnneKane.com

    Where to buy Get Off My Cloud

    Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2670
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Get-Cloud-Stone-Multi-Author-Book-ebook/dp/B0787CJXSH
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/get-off-my-cloud-anne-kane/1127627290
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/get-off-my-cloud/id1324314823
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/get-off-my-cloud

    Anne Kane Social Media

    Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog who’s breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she had published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after.

    Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.
    Website http://AnneKane.com
    Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
    Twitter http://twittercom/annekane
    Facebook http://facebookcom/anne.kane.author
    Pinterest https://pinterest.com/annekaneauthor/
    Goodreads https://goodreads.com/Annekane
    Amazon Author Page https://amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4/

     

  • Book Release,  Science Fiction Romance

    A Deliciously Bothersome Cyborg by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #scifi #romance

    A Deliciously Bothersome Cyborg by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #scifi #romanceLiam is the most deliciously bothersome cyborg Emma has ever met. He’s arrogant, opinionated and amazingly good in bed. The third in Anne Kane’s sexy Terras Five Series.

    Welcome Anne Kane author of A Deliciously Bothersome Cyborg, a new Sifi Romance.
    Why did you write this book?
    So I could get some sleep. Liam really is an arrogant cyborg.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Romance. All kinds of romance from sweet to sexy and from contemporary to fantasy with a little cowboy thrown in for good measure.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Captain Mal from Serenity.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m working on a contemporary romance that should be out by Christmas. The title is Get Off My Cloud.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    Well, Get Off My Cloud is due to release Dec 22nd, but after that I think I’ll go back to the cyborg series. The plot for the next book is already rattling around in my head.
    Please tell us about your latest book.
    Genre SciFi Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Liam is the most deliciously bothersome cyborg Emma has ever met. Like most of his kind, he’s arrogant, opinionated, and amazingly good in bed. When he rescues her from a kidnap attempt, he decides he needs more time to get to know her so he heads to the far side of the galaxy instead of taking her home.
    Along the way they pick up a furry little creature who turns out to be quite capable of defending itself and are attacked by a ship full of pirates who want to get their hands on the little critter. Life is never dull when a cyborg has you in his sights!
    Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2644
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Deliciously-Bothersome-Cyborg-Terras-Five-ebook/dp/B076HTWJ71
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-deliciously-bothersome-cyborg-anne-kane/1127242713
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-deliciously-bothersome-cyborg/id1297487310?ls=1&mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-deliciously-bothersome-cyborg

    Anne Kane Social Media

    Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog who’s breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she had published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after.

    Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading
    Website https://www.annekane.com
    Blog https://annekane.wordpress.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/annekane
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/anne.kane.author
    Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/sassic123/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/2870136.Anne_Kane
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4
    Newsletter http://annekane.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=7120ce01f1e09e7e2e06a4aaf&id=3790c26099

     

  • Science Fiction Romance

    Taming the Cyborg by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #scifi

    Taming the Cyborg by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #scifiToday’s featured book is Taming the Cyborg, a scifi romance by Anne Kane.

    Although he doesn’t understand why his brother chose to bond with a human female, Noah agrees to be the official cyborg witness at the birth of the cyborg/human couple’s first son. When he arrives on the human space station, he finds himself face to face with a female pilot, an unheard of occupation for a female on the cyborg home world of Terras Five. Hailey’s cute, she’s sassy, she’s sexy and she doesn’t automatically defer to him just because he’s male. Noah finds that combination irresistible.

    After a night of amazing sex, Hailey heads off on a reconnaissance mission with her squadron, and Noah arranges to spend a little more time in the human world to get the sassy red-head out of his system. But when her ship goes missing, it’s up to Noah to use all the tricks of his cyborg heritage to track her down and rescue her.

    Genre Scifi romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2613
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Taming-Cyborg-Terras-Five-2-ebook/dp/B074G4JRVQ
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/taming-the-cyborg-anne-kane/1126899618?ean=2940158616396
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/taming-the-cyborg/id1265880166?ls=1&mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/taming-the-cyborg

    Anne Kane Social Media

    Anne is a gorgeous supermodel who writes romance in her spare time while jetting around Europe with a string of boy-toys in tow.

    Hmmm… no one is going to believe that. How about this?

    Anne is an undercover agent for a super secret government agency and when not saving the world for democracy and all the good people, she writes romance one-handed on a special mini computer designed by a mad scientist just for her.

    Yeah, that sounds way better. So, ignore the people who tell you she’s just an ordinary person with an extraordinary imagination. They’re just jealous because she gets to play with James Bond and vacation in exotic locations.

    Honestly!

    When she’s not busy saving the world or writing the next great novel, she likes to kayak, hike, ride motorcycles, swim, skate, practice karate, play her guitar, sing and of course, read.

    Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
    Twitter www.twittercom/annekane
    Facebook www.facebookcom/anne.kane.author
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/annekaneauthor/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/Annekane
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4/

     

  • Is It True,  Science Fiction Romance

    Is It True: Her Cyborg Lover by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #scifi romance

    Play Is It True with today’s guest Anne Kane, author of Her Cyborg Lover, a Science Fiction Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    First, tell us about your book.

    Natalie’s loved and lost and she’s not so sure she wants to risk her heart again. She’s willing to settle for a challenging career as a space-pilot instructor and a succession of no-strings attached lovers. But that’s before her boss saddles her with the last thing she wants—a new partner.

    Jebediah recognizes his perfect match in Natalie from the moment she seduces him on a dare. Everything that makes her a top-notch pilot, from her fearlessness to her passion, make a night in her bed both challenging and unforgettable.

    A dangerous confrontation with a brutal enemy, an exploding drive engine and a traitor close to home throw everything into perspective. Natalie is going to have to put the past behind her and risk it all, because when your partner is also your lover, failure is not an option.

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): (R)

    Genre: Science Fiction Romance

    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?

    No! I think it’s about my thirtieth. Of course there were some really short stories mixed in, and a number of anthologies so I could be wrong. Or right. There’s always a chance I’m right!

    this book is part of a series?

    Yes, this is the first book in the Terras Five series featuring lots of hot alpha male heroes, who just happen to be cyborgs.

    you lost sleep while writing this book?

    No. On the contrary, I was quite happy to fall blissfully asleep and dream about having my very own cyborg lover.

    you did research for this book?

    Umm. Sure. I sent out an intergalactic call for information on the development of a rumored cyborg colony with human ancestry. Imagine my surprise when they returned my call! Please don’t tell my children. They already think I’m a little strange.

    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)

    Yes. Definitely! Spike is not human. He is a miniature dragon with the loyalty of a cat. Yup. That means exactly what you think.

    this book has more than one genre?

    Yes. It has science fiction and romance and cyborgs and futuristic. That’s lots for one book, don’t you think?

    you speak more than one language?

    No. Nein. Nyente. Non. Het. Nada. Nao. Nem.

    you grew up where you live now?

    **Snort** Hardly. As a kid I moved a lot, and then I became an adult and acquired the ability to move across entire continents in a single, stressful, insane move. Just FYI, I have no intention of ever moving again. Ever.

    you love to read?

    Yes.

    you are never late?

    True. I was once characterized as chronically early. And in case you were wondering, it’s not hereditary. I have two children who prove that on a regular basis.

    you love pizza?

    Yes.

    you love sushi?

    Yes.

    you have a pet?

    No. I have a spoiled little rescue mutt, and a Himalayan cat with a God complex.

    Where can we find your book online?

    Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/product.php?&upt=book&ubid=2570
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Her-Cyborg-Lover-Terras-Five-ebook/dp/B06WVJMY49
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-cyborg-lover-anne-kane/1119847177?ean=2940157182748

    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/her-cyborg-lover-1

    Anne Kane Social Media

    Anne is a gorgeous supermodel who writes romance in her spare time while jetting around Europe with a string of boy-toys in tow.
    Hmmm… no one is going to believe that. How about this?
    Anne is an undercover agent for a super secret government agency and when not saving the world for democracy and all the good people, she writes romance one-handed on a special mini computer designed by a mad scientist just for her.
    Yeah, that sounds way better. So, ignore the people who tell you she’s just an ordinary person with an extraordinary imagination. They’re just jealous because she gets to play with James Bond and vacation in exotic locations.
    Honestly!
    When she’s not busy saving the world or writing the next great novel, she likes to kayak, hike, ride motorcycles, swim, skate, practice karate, play her guitar, sing and of course, read.
    Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
    Twitter www.twittercom/annekane
    Facebook www.facebookcom/anne.kane.author
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/annekaneauthor/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/Annekane
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Anne-Kane/e/B004FXZSQ4/