• Book Release,  Regency

    Earl of Wainthorpe by Collette Cameron @Collette_Author #RLFblog #NewRelease #HistoricalRegency

    Collette Cameron, 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.

    Earl of Wainthorpe by Collette Cameron

    Earl of Wainthorpe by Collette Cameron @Collette_Author #RLFblog #NewRelease #HistoricalRegencyGenre: Historical Regency
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):
    Could you ever love the unrepentant rake who won you in a wager?
    He didn’t gamble on losing his heart when he won her at the gaming tables.
    Pierce, the Earl of Wainthorpe has finally thwarted his worst enemy. Except he can’t revel in his victory after winning his foe’s ward in a winner-takes-all wager. If Pierce refuses to assume Bianca Salisbury’s guardianship, the fiery-haired beauty with a matching temper may very well find herself sold to the highest bidder.
    The shameful secret she guards makes it impossible to love a rogue.
    Desperate to escape her blackguard cousin, Bianca Salisbury ventures to London to find a husband or employment. Instead, she’s bartered to a notorious rakehell. She either risks being compromised and accepts The Earl of Wainthorpe’s protection, or flees him and her guardian. But without money and a place to go, she fears she’ll face the same tragic fate as her mother.
    Caution: This romance features a sexy, irredeemable scoundrel determined to thumb his nose at the haut ton, a saucy country miss unafraid to speak her mind but terrified of even a hint of scandal, a unlikely aristocratic matchmaker, a trio of busybody sisters you’ll adore, and a very pregnant calico that is convinced humans are only around for her convenience.
    For a page-turning Historical Romance novel brimming with Regency England’s rakish dukes and rapscallion lords, buy this passionate adventure sprinkled with suspense and humor. You won’t be able to put it down.
    Why did you write this book?
    I was invited to participate with eleven other authors in creating a roguish earl to be a member of the Wicked Earls’ Club. It was the perfect opportunity to use an idea I had while writing Brooke: Wagers Gone Awry. That’s another book about an ill-placed wager.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Historical Romance! Big surprise there, right? I especially enjoy Regency, Georgian, Victorian, Highlander, and medieval historicals.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    The Count of Monte Cristo. My, oh, my!
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m working on the last two books in my Conundrums of the Misses Culpepper series. If all goes well, you’ll see Blaike’s story in February!
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    You’ll see Blaike’s and Blaire’s stories (books 4 and 5 of the Misses Culpepper Series) as well as books from my Seductive Scoundrel and Heart of a Scot Series. The last book in my Highland Heather Series, Seductive Surrender, releases in May 2018. Oh, and I have a top-secret project I’m working on too. It’s going to be an insanely busy year!

    Where to buy Earl of Wainthorpe

    Publisher Blue Rose Romance
    Amazon http://bit.ly/EarlofWainthorpe
    Barnes and Noble https://collettecameron.com/EOWbn
    iBooks https://collettecameron.com/EOWit
    Kobo https://collettecameron.com/EOWko
    Google Play https://collettecameron.com/EOWgo

    Collette Cameron Social Media

    USA Today Bestselling author, Collette Cameron pens Scottish and Regency historicals featuring rogues, rapscallions, rakes, and the intelligent, intrepid damsels who reform them.
    Blessed with three spectacular children, fantastic fans, and a compulsive, over-active, and witty Muse who won’t stop whispering new romantic romps in her ear, she lives in Oregon with her mini-dachshunds, though she dreams of living in Scotland part-time.
    Admitting to a quirky sense of humor, Collette enjoys inspiring quotes, adores castles and anything cobalt blue, and is a self-confessed Cadbury chocoholic. You’ll always find dogs, birds, occasionally naughty humor, and a dash of inspiration in her sweet-to-spicy timeless romances.
    Website http://collettecameron.com
    Blog https://collettecameron.com/blue-rose-romance-blog/
    Twitter http://twitter.com/Collette_Author
    Facebook http://facebook.com/collettecameronauthor
    Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/colletteauthor/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/collettecameron
    Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/collettecameron.com/
    Newsletter http://bit.ly/TheRegencyRose

     

  • Book Release,  Sports

    Found on Anna Maria Island by Katie Kenyhercz @KatieKenyhercz #RLFblog #SportsRomance

    Katie Kenyhercz, 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.

    Found on Anna Maria Island by Katie Kenyhercz

    Found on Anna Maria Island by Katie Kenyhercz @KatieKenyhercz #RLFblog #SportsRomanceGenre Sports Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Tampa Thunder hockey player Lucas Sullivan’s world took a hard check when his parents revealed he had a sister they gave up for adoption when she was born. His mother’s recent health scare brought the truth to light, and a search for the lost Sullivan began. It seems to be one step forward, two steps back, and Lucas is still trying to wrap his head around it all while battling to win the Cup, and he’s so close. To de-stress between games, he heads home to Anna Maria Island every chance he gets, looking for relaxation and peace of mind. What he finds instead is a beautiful, new surf instructor who dekes past his defenses and gets dangerously close to his heart.
    Skylar Avery’s sister Scarlet has always been her best friend even though they aren’t biologically sisters. When Scarlet’s search for her birth family hit a wall, she stopped looking. Sky didn’t. Finally, the dots connected and led her to the Sullivan sports dynasty family and their home base, Anna Maria Island. Taking a job as a surf instructor puts her in the right place at the right time to meet middle brother Lucas Sullivan. He’s her ticket to getting to know the whole family so she can decide if they deserve to know Scarlet. One problem: he’s kind of perfect. Without meaning to, she starts to fall for the hockey player. Can their sweet connection survive the truth?
    What’s your favorite down-home family style meal?
    Baked mac and cheese with diced red bell pepper and a dash of cayenne.
    Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    I have an unconventional answer to this! I’d say Odd Thomas from Dean Koontz’s book of the same name. Odd is not your typical hero. He’s average in every way except for his ability to see the dead and his epic love for his childhood sweetheart, Stormy. Odd’s romantic devotion is so sweet, and he has such a pure heart. He’s brave but has no problem admitting when he’s afraid. It never stops him from doing the right thing anyway.
    When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?
    I love mysteries and psychological thrillers (Jonathan Kellerman) as well as urban fantasy (Rachel Caine) and comedy (Janet Evanovich)!
    What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
    It depends on the characters! I’ve watched a lot of hockey games, picked through sites on First Nations Canadians, dove into surfing videos, and spent time buried in figure skating books. If my characters have jobs or passions I’m unfamiliar with, I get familiar before I sit down to write!
    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    Thunderstruck by AC/DC because Luc plays for the Tampa Thunder!

    Where to buy Home on Anna Maria Island

    Amazon http://a.co/b0lFdQp
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-on-anna-maria-island-kristina-knight/1127803791
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1336209575
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lost-on-anna-maria-island-1

    Katie Kenyhercz Social Media

    Website www.katiekenyhercz.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/KatieKenyhercz
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/652117618203453/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/xjezzebelle/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6924349.Katie_Kenyhercz
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Katie-Kenyhercz/e/B00BG0LA8Y/
    Newsletter https://tinyletter.com/KatieKenyhercz

     

  • Book Release,  Contemporary

    Lost on Anna Maria Island by Kristina Knight @AuthorKristina #RLFblog #NewRelease #contemporaryromance

    Kristina Knight, 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.

    Lost on Anna Maria Island

    Genre Contemporary
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Florida Warriors star defensive end, Colby Sullivan, is the best in the business, but since his parents dropped the news that he not only had a biological sister but a biological twin sister, he’s been on his heels. He feels like he’s in the middle of a cover defense with no one backing him on the strong side. Colby knows, as the eldest, it is his job to keep the family going, but he can’t figure out what all this means to him with the daily interruptions from either his well-meaning parents or his rallying brothers. A flirtation with the girl next door is the perfect distraction, but all too soon she’s way past his defenses and heading for a touchdown that his heart just isn’t ready for.
    Between her baby sister’s wedding and her job rehabbing Colby’s image, Madalyn Hunter is holding on by a thread. Mad understands football, cover defenses, and option offenses, but dealing with sneaky paparazzi, her sister’s obsession with the perfect wedding, and Colby’s not-friend-like kisses has her ready to throw a Hail Mary. The more time she spends with Colby, the harder it is to resist the gorgeous man who has always been her best friend. It’s fourth and goal with love on the line, but can Madalyn teach this star defender that the best way to protect his heart is to give it to her?
    Why did you write this book?
    I was approached by Elley Arden to work together on a continuity about a family in the sports world. The sons of a famous sports personality, famous in their own right, are thrown by a long-held secret. In my book Colby, the eldest, must wrestle not only with what this secret means for him, but how it colors his view of the father he’s looked up to, and at the same time, he’s been having not-friendly thoughts about his best friend, Madalyn. So there is all this emotion and angst and romance – it was such a fun story to write!
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    It mostly depends on my mood, although I’ll never turn down a contemporary romance! I’ve been really into romantic suspense lately.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Gosh, there are so many! I adore Westley from The Princess Bride, and I have yet to meet a hero (or heroine) of Nora Roberts’ that I don’t love, but right now, my favorite fictional character is Holly from Jane Porter’s The Frog Prince. Her vulnerability and strength is amazing!
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m working on a new series – which remains untitled right now! – and a women’s fiction project that I hope to be able to share a bit more about very soon!

    Where to buy Lost on Anna Maria Island

    Amazon http://a.co/b0lFdQp
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-on-anna-maria-island-kristina-knight/1127803791
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1336209575
    KOBO https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lost-on-anna-maria-island-1

    Kristina Knight Social Media

    Once upon a time, Kristina Knight spent her days running from car crash to fire to meetings with local police – no, she wasn’t a troublemaker, she was a journalist. Her career took her all over the United States, writing about everything from a serial killer’s capture to the National Finals Rodeo. Along the way she found her very own Knight in Shining Cowboy Boots and an abiding love for romance novels. And just like the characters from her favorite books, she’s living her own happily ever after.
    Kristina writes sassy contemporary romance novels; her books have appeared on Kindle Best Seller Lists. She loves hearing from readers, so drop her a line!
    Website http://www.kristinaknightauthor.com
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kristinaknightromanceauthor
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/authorkristina
    Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/authorkristina/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5827833.Kristina_Knight
    Google+ https://plus.google.com/+KristinaKnightAuthor/posts
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Kristina-Knight/e/B0081LO6DM/

  • Contemporary,  Quick and Fun

    Two Truths and A Lie from the Lawbreakers Box Set by Daryl Devore @daryldevore #RLFblog #contemporary

    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.

    Two Truths and A Lie from the Lawbreakers Box Set

    Genre – Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Restricted
    If you love hot billionaire romances, then this is a must read.
    From the author of the Two Hearts One Love Trilogy, multi-published, hot romance author Daryl Devoré’s latest book revolves around deceit, betrayal, passion and the theft of a multi-million-dollar, rare, red diamond.
    As if multiple planes crashes, a car accident, and a concussion isn’t enough, carefree Byn and straight-lace billionaire, Mark clash over Byn’s need for independence and Mark’s struggle with guilt pushing him in the opposite direction of love. When an art forger, an art thief and a ninety-year-old woman get involved the chance for true love for Byn and Mark fades.
    All is lost until a children’s game is their only hope.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
    I only write romance, but the sub-genres are endless – from contemporary to medieval from sweet to hot.
    How do you come up with ideas?…
    Usually my imagination, but for this box set we had a theme of a lawbreaker that we had to work the story around.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
    I have absolutely no idea. I’ve never thought about it. I guess the fun of letting my imagination run wild. Society like to place us in boxes. Make us conform to rules. But even inside a box my imagination is free.
    When did you write your first book?…
    In gr 10 – in a creative writing class. It is hilarious to read – it’s so bad.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Leather
    Black or red? Red
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
    Ocean or mountains? Ocean
    City life or country life? Country life
    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
    Dogs or cats? Cats

    Where to buy Two Truths and A Lie

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791KJYF9

    Daryl Devore Social Media

    Two writers in one. Daryl Devoré writes hot romances with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Victoria Adams is Daryl Devoré’s alter ego when she’s inspired to write sweet romances with little to no heat.
    Daryl lives in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, a black cat named Licorice and some house ghosts. Her daughter is grown and has flown the nest. Daryl loves to take long walks on her quiet country road or snowshoe across the back acres, and in the summer, kayak along the St. Lawrence River. She has touched a moon rock, a mammoth, and a meteorite. She’s been deep in the ocean in a submarine, flown high over Niagara Falls in a helicopter, and used the ladies room in a royal palace. Life’s an adventure and Daryl’s having fun living it.
    Blog http://daryldevore.blogspot.ca
    Twitter http://twitter.com/daryldevore
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daryl-Devore/280168402052520
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/daryldevore/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/DarylDevore
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004TJ1354

     

  • Book Release,  Suspense

    Flash Point by Diane Benefiel @dianebenefiel #RLFblog #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense

    Diane Benefiel, 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.

    Flash Point

    Genre Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Reconsidering Her Options
    Stalwart, honest, a stand-up guy – high praise, right? Wears his jeans just right, single – just about everyone in Hangman’s Loss, the quirky little town in the Eastern Sierra, considers Police Chief Bradley Gallagher a catch. Yet, new resident Emma Kincaid is determined to keep him at arm’s length, and with good reason. But vandalism, arson, and a violent attack have her rethinking her stance. Has someone from her past caught up with her, or is the escalating threat coming from within her newfound community? Sparks fly as Brad races against time to keep her safe, and passions combust when they join forces to combat the danger.
    Why did you write this book?
    Do you have a happy place? My happy place is the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The times I spent there as a child make up some of my happiest memories, and I used the area as the setting for the High Sierra Series. Once I came up with the concept for the town of Hangman’s Loss, plot ideas evolved pretty quickly.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I write what I read, and I love to read romantic suspense. The best in the genre throw the hero and heroine together, add danger and intrigue, and force the couple to work together to resolve the mystery. Romantic suspense offers endless possibilities for adventure, heightened sexual tension, and thrilling romance.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Favorite character? Good heavens, can anybody only pick one? I choose Hermoine Granger from the Harry Potter series as only one of many, many admirable characters from fiction. I love Hermoine because from start to finish, she is Harry’s one true friend who never wavered in her loyalty. I also love that Hermoine is super smart and not afraid to show it. Need to figure out a spell or decipher a clue? Hermoine’s your girl. She’ll figure out the answer because she uses her brain. We need more Hermoine Grangers in the world.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I am currently working on book three in the High Sierra Series, titled Already Gone. This is Maddy and Logan’s story. We first met Maddy in Flash Point when she nearly comes to blows with old flame Logan Ross. Maddy and Logan strike sparks off each other, but Maddy must keep Logan at a distance because of a painful secret.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    Keep an eye out for releases in the High Sierra series. Following the release of Flash Point in February, you’ll see Dead Giveaway in April, and Already Gone following that. There are five books scheduled for release throughout the year.

    Where to buy Flash Point

    Publisher http://boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/flash-point
    Amazon http://amzn.to/2G13WKZ
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2Dwqq9r
    Kobo http://kobo.com/us/en/ebook/flash-point-23
    Smashwords http://smashwords.com/books/view/782022

    Diane Benefiel Social Media

    Diane Benefiel enjoys writing contemporary romantic suspense. She enjoys travel, gardening, and is an avid reader. A history teacher in her day job, she is always searching for pockets of time to write. She and her husband are huge fans of the national parks, and have been spending school breaks hitting the open highway with their trailer in tow.
    Website http://dianebenefiel.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/DianeBenefiel
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DianeBenefielRomance/
    Pinterest www.pinterest.com/diane_benefiel/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38118122-flash-point
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Benefiel/e/B00J4XLVRU/
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/cf88f9
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/diane-benefiel

     

  • Book Release,  Contemporary

    Trouble With Gold by Melinda Dozier @MelindaDozier #RLFblog #contemporary #romance

    Melinda Dozier, 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.

    Trouble With Gold

    Genre: Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Spicy
    US snowboarder and notorious prankster, Ty (Trouble) Madsen is only getting a taste of his own medicine when his Olympic teammates shackle him to a fence wearing nothing but his boxers. Reception and protocol volunteer, Nadia Hoffman, gets up close and personal with the sexy snowboarder to rescue him, but she’s not the kind of girl who lets her hormones get in her way. A professional performance could help her land her dream job at Olympics Committee Headquarters, but her new assignment supervising the rambunctious US Snowboarding Team is making that difficult. Can she see behind the snowman in the community center bathroom and into the warm heart of the man everyone calls Trouble?
    What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
    Definitely Chipotle!
    Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    Whichever Jill Shalvis hero I’m reading at the time. (But I am kind of stuck on Sawyer from Head Over Heels.)
    What’s your favorite hashtag to watch on Twitter?
    I love to see what’s trending, especially the silly ones, like #geekpickuplines or #whatwomenwant.
    What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
    I usually have to research the location, since most of the places I’ve never been to. For example, for Trouble With Gold, the book takes place in Switzerland. In order to fully immerse myself there, I had to research pictures of quaint towns, the snow, the culture, etc. I also had to research Swiss French that my heroine would speak. That’s always fun and a great way to learn a language.
    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood

    Where to buy Trouble With Gold

    Amazon http://a.co/2PqHrp4
    Barnes and Noble https://books2read.com/u/4jwYw2?store=bn
    iBooks https://books2read.com/u/4jwYw2?store=bn
    Kobo https://books2read.com/u/4jwYw2?store=kobo

    Melinda Dozier Social Media

    Website http://booksbymelindadozier.com
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/melindadozier
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/melindadoz
    Amazon Author Page http://bit.ly/MelindaDozier