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Find a spicy Santa in Single Santa by Zee Irwin @ZeeIrwinRomance #RLFblog #HolidayRomance
The pull of the stage or the heart of the home? Which one tempted him most?
Zee, 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 series.
Single Santa in the Welcome to Kissing Springs Series
Genre: Small Town Romance, Holiday Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Steamy; rated R
A struggling singer suddenly playing sultry Santa. A mayor with hopes too high for love. A town reinventing itself. One Christmas wish will make everything right.Where to buy Single Santa
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6KJTBZL
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Zee is a bit of sunshine, living in Pennsylvania with her own grumpy alpha guy, two teenagers, and a faithful golden retriever. While writing in a cottage on her property, she believes luck is just a four-letter word for work and takes pride in building her self-publishing empire.
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Read Undercover Santa, part of the Santa’s Package Holiday Anthology by Blye Donovan #RLFblog #Holiday #RomanticSuspense
Will Tessa’s encounter with Sexy Santa change her mind about the dreaded Christmas holiday? Find out in this fast-paced, action-packed, steamy holiday romance by Blye Donovan. The best part? It’s free! Along with over 25 other stories in the Santa’s Package Holiday Anthology.
Blye, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Undercover Santa.
Undercover Santa, part of the Santa’s Package Holiday Anthology by Blye Donovan
Genre Holiday Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RWhen a blackout shuts down Tessa Hadley’s small town, her Christmas Eve goes from bad to worse. That is, until the man of her dreams walks into her bakery dressed in—of all things—a Santa suit. The tale he tells her is wild, but when bullets start flying, she has no choice but to trust him.
Nick Ryker didn’t plan to put Tessa in danger, but since she is, he sure as hell has to get her out of it. As an undercover DEA agent, he’s been in his share of dicey situations, but with more than his own skin on the line for a change, Nick finds himself vulnerable in a way he never would’ve expected.
Will they get to the bottom of what’s going on before red becomes associated with the holiday for a whole new reason?
Where to buy Undercover Santa
Publisher Santa’s Package Anthology
Bookfunnel https://dl.bookfunnel.com/idprmprz7e
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Blye Donovan is a military brat and a veteran who resides in the lowcountry of South Carolina with her husband and fur-child, Max. She writes books that are romantic suspense stories featuring strong heroines and sexy heroes overcoming dangerous villains. Her books are set in small towns because she loves the atmosphere associated with them, especially the historical architecture.
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Read the series: Star Light ~Star Bright Christmas romances by LA Sartor @lesannsartor #RLFblog #ChristmasRomance
Christmas is the perfect season to fall in love and find a family. Unless you’re hiding a secret.
LA, 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 series.
Be Mine This Christmas Night in the Star Light ~ Star Bright series
Genre Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG to PG16 (this book has a bit of heat, the others are warm)Annie Hamilton, author of a beloved children’s series, is about the flip the switch on her home’s annual Christmas light show when the sight of a lone boy among the crowd reminds her of what she wants most. A family of her own. But after Annie’s secret has already caused a groom to flee, she knows that wish is only a dream.
Cole Evans may be a brilliant scientist, but raising two sons as a widower is beyond his expertise. When Cole moves next door to his youngest son’s all-time-favorite author, she becomes another complication, albeit a pretty one. But the boys’ beloved uncle doesn’t like Annie and makes no attempt to hide his distaste from anyone, including them, and creating an impossible choice for Cole, as choosing Annie means cutting ties to his late wife’s brother and hurting the boys.
Can a Christmas star bring Annie and Cole a beacon of hope during this magical season?
Be Mine This Christmas Night is the first book in the Star Light ~ Star Bright series set in the charming town of Boulder, Colorado. If you like holiday romances filled with characters facing what they believe to be impossible hurdles, in a series where characters make repeat appearances, then this book is the place to start.
Which book is this in the series?
#1
How many books do you plan for the series?
4
How many books are completed?
4
What characters are the main stars in your series?
Each book has its own stars with cameo appearances by prior main characters, they build on each other.
What is the overall theme in this series?
That Christmas is a time of hope and light. The Flagstaff star (which is featured in all the books) in Boulder is real and to me that’s exactly what it means.
Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.
Be Mine This Christmas Night
Forever Yours This New Year’s Night
Believe In Me This Christmas Morn
Dream Of Me This Christmas EveWhat did you like best about writing this series?
Creating characters that needed love, knowing it wouldn’t happen, and I made it so. Christmas has always been magical, filled with love, family and tradition. And writing about my home town was a blast.
What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
Stone of Heaven ~ Carswell Adventure Series
Viking Gold ~ Carswell Adventure Series
Dare To Believe ~ The Kahuna Group Series
Brushed By Betrayal ~ The Kahuna Group Series
Prince Of Granola ~ The Plantation Series
The Complete Star Light Series CompilationWhere can we find links for all your books/audiobooks?
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0091XR9VK/
Where to buy Be Mine This Christmas Night
Amazon https://amzn.to/2B9ha81
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LA Sartor Social Media
I started writing as a child, really. A few things happened on the way to becoming a published author, specifically, a junior high school teacher who told me I couldn’t write because I didn’t want to study grammar.
That English teacher stopped my writing for years. But the muse couldn’t be denied, and eventually I wrote, a lot, some of it award winning. However, I wasn’t really making a career from any of this.
My husband told me repeatedly that independent publishing was becoming a valid way to publish a novel. I didn’t believe him, I thought indie meant vanity press.
I couldn’t have been more wrong.
I started pursuing this direction seriously, hit the keyboard, learned a litany of new things and published my first novel. My second book became a bestseller, and I’m absolutely on the right course in my life.
Please come visit me at www.lasartor.com, see my books, find my social media links, and sign up for my mailing list. I have a gift I’ve specifically created for my new email subscribers.
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Read Christmas Promises the new #AspenGold Series by Cheryl StJohn, Bernadette Jones and *Lizzie Starr @gold_aspen #RLFblog #AmReadingRomance #Anthology
This three-story anthology is packed with all the feels, the Spencer atmosphere, and the holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from the Aspen Gold authors. The stories will have you in the mood for Christmas as quickly as you can say Saint Nick.
Cheryl, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas Promises.
Christmas Promises by Cheryl StJohn, Bernadette Jones & *lizzie starr
The Baby Contract~~Cheryl St.John
She thought she knew what she was looking for…until what she was looking for found her
She wants a baby. Piper Newport has made up her mind. It has always been only her and her Grandad, and she’s determined to have a family like others she sees in Pearl’s Café where she works. One little problem. There’s no man in the picture. She’s determined to find one, and it becomes increasingly clear—her closest friend is the best choice.
Kipp Hudson is an outdoor guy. A good son and brother. A fun-loving uncle to his niece and nephew. He owns and operates Hudson Outdoor Gear and is an avid camper and hunter. Kipp won’t damage his friendship with the petite blond waitress so he doesn’t wear his heart on his plaid flannel sleeve…but it beats for her.
Eve Before Christmas~~Bernadette Jones
Dreams can come true, on the eve before Christmas.After taking a permanent position in Spencer, successful doctor Mitch Smith realizes there’s something missing. But with long hours in the ER, there’s no time left in his day to go looking. Frozen pipes in his new home, combined with a town crowded by the Christmas Festival, lead him to the last available motel room. He discovers his destiny waiting behind the reception desk.
Unwanted since the day she was born, Norma Brown is rejected once again. Pregnant, she vows her baby will never feel unloved. Trying to make ends meet in Spencer leaves her exhausted and struggling. Until the holiday season brings more than a snowstorm. The support of a good man could change her life forever.
Can she trust her emotions and allow the kindness of a stranger turn into an everlasting love?
The Perfect Snow Globe Christmas~~*lizzie starr
Is there such a thing as a perfect Christmas?To avoid a bleak holiday, Priscilla Van arrives at Spencer ready to start her new job. Little did she know, she’d end up helping with the Barlow triplets. Or that she’d find meaning and acceptance in a snowy Colorado town.
A successful author and nanny (don’t you dare call him a manny) to three adorable babies, Oakley Fifer has promised his fans a Christmas story. But he has no inspiration. Until the new Stick Pony Camp chef arrives early. The reserved woman ignites a wealth of ideas, and not just for his stories.
Alone, neither expects much from the holiday, but together? It may just turn out to be perfect.
Why did you write this book?
We enjoy writing stories set in the community of Spencer with interacting characters, and we thought Christmas stories were in order for the season. Who doesn’t love a Christmas story?
What are you working on at the moment?
All the Aspen Gold authors are working up new stories right now that will be released in 2023.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Cheryl has a story about the youngest Cavanaugh brother, Crosby, and his relationship with traveling nurse, Stella Novak. Sparks fly, but Stella is known to be a heartbreaker.
MA Jewell is hard at work on a heartfelt tale about a rodeo champion taking time from his busy schedule to help out a boy in need of medical treatment and the family that reminds him of his own.
You can watch our Facebook page for announcements about works in progress and new releases: https://www.facebook.com/AspenGoldSeries
Where to buy Christmas Promises
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYP7XPY
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Cheryl is the author of more than fifty historical and contemporary romances. Her stories have earned numerous awards and are published in over a dozen languages. In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, “emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real-life situations.” Her bestselling non-fiction books, Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict and Write Smart, Write Happy by Writers Digest Books are available in print and digital.
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Read Christmas Promises the new #HolidayRomance by *lizzie starr, Bernadette Jones, Cheryl StJohn @lizziestarr #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance
This three-story anthology is packed with all the feels, the Spencer atmosphere, and the holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from the Aspen Gold authors. The stories will have you in the mood for Christmas as quickly as you can say Saint Nick.
*lizzie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas Promises.
Christmas Promises by *lizzie starr, Bernadette Jones, Cheryl StJohn
Genre Romance Short Stories
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PGThe Aspen Gold Series continues with book 21~ Christmas Promises.
The Baby Contract ~ Cheryl St.John
She thought she knew what she was looking for… until what she was looking for found her
Eve Before Christmas~Bernadette Jones
Dreams can come true, on the eve before Christmas.
The Perfect Snow Globe Christmas ~*lizzie starr
Is there such a thing as a perfect Christmas?Why did you write this book?
When a series is set if a small town, there are so many people, and so a wealth of story possibilities. Some stories need longer to tell while others are more suited to shorter tales. Cheryl, Bernadette, and *lizzie had short holiday stories to tell, so this collection was born.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Adding the reading habits of all three authors together, we come up with a list that covers a wide variety of genres. None of us have only one favorite. Reading faves depend on our moods, what we’re writing at the time, and just pure pleasure reading.
What are you working on at the moment?
Along with other projects (Bernadette and *lizzie have other pen names to manage, too) all three of us are working on our Next Aspen Gold books. There’s also rereleases of old favorites and new tales outside of Spencer in the works.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Our next Aspen Gold books are:
How To Be A Heartbreaker~Cheryl St.John
Right Here Waiting~Bernadette Jones
Anything For Love`*lizzie starrWhere to buy Christmas Promises
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYP7XPY
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
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Meet Nan Reinhardt @NanReinhardt Author of The Fireman’s Christmas Wish #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance #ChristmasRomance
A nursery school teacher is determined to help her former crush, a grumpy fireman, rediscover his holiday joy in Nan Reinhardt’s new small town romance, The Fireman’s Christmas Wish, book 3 in the Lange Brothers trilogy.
Nan, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Fireman’s Christmas Wish.
The Fireman’s Christmas Wish by Nan Reinhardt
Genre Contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Her heart is wide open, but he’s nailed his shut.
Preschool teacher Harley Cole has always viewed life through rose-colored glasses. With a career she loves, friends she enjoys, and a home that is her haven, there’s only one thing missing—finding her soul mate. As the holidays approach, Harley is inspired to help her former high school crush rediscover his holiday joy. It’s just a good deed…until the feelings she thought were gone come rushing back.
Fire Chief Becker Lange returns home to River’s Edge with a heavy heart. His divorce has emotionally ravaged him, leaving him more confused than ever about what women want. So to protect himself from another failure, he closes his heart. And then Harley Cole makes him a flirty dare that she can help him overcome the holiday blues. Beck’s not sure he wants to, but Harley’s a hard woman to tell no.
Can the magic of Christmas and a sweet stray kitten bring these two lonely souls together?
Tell us about yourself as a person.
What is your personality type?
I’m pretty laid back and easy, but I’ll fight for those I love. I’m whatever is between an extrovert and introvert—I can step up if I need to, but I’m happier in the background.
What is your favorite subject to talk about?
Besides my darling Grandboy? France or writing—either one. I loved, loved Paris when I went there several years ago and would go back in a heartbeat. And getting together with other writers to talk craft is one of my very favorite things to do.
What is your favorite book?
Whatever one I’m currently reading—I have way too many favorites to pick just one.
What is your favorite meal?
Warm French bread and a charcuterie board that contains meats, cheeses, fruit, and fresh veggies. Maybe chocolate. Oh and wine… ;-)
Tell us about yourself as a writer.
What are your favorite books for writing advice?
Stephen King’s On Writing is excellent, and Lani Diane Rich’s How Story Works is absolutely fabulous!
What are your favorite reference books?
I love Angela Ackerman’s One Stop for Writers website and all her books—she’s an amazing resource. I’m also a freelance copy editor, so I’m devoted to the Chicago Manual of Style for all things grammar, spelling, and style related.
What’s your best advice for a new writer?
Read, read, read and then read some more in the genre you’ve chosen to write in. Know what the expectations are for contemporary romance or Regency or whatever you’ve chosen. And then write every day, even if all you get in are 100 words, write every day. Don’t be afraid of criticism. It’s how you grow as a writer.
What are your writing goals for the next year or so?
To write the last book in the Weaver Sisters trilogy for Tule Publishing and then to start the new series that I’m contracted for with Tule. I want to grow the town of River’s Edge—my little fictional town on the Ohio River and to keep working on editing gigs because they are my bread and butter.
Where to buy The Fireman’s Christmas Wish
Publisher https://tulepublishing.com/books/the-firemans-christmas-wish/#order
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YFH87XD
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-fireman-s-christmas-wishNan Reinhardt Social Media
Nan Reinhardt is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet, small-town romantic fiction for Tule Publishing. Her day job is working as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader, however, writing is Nan’s first and most enduring passion. She can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t writing—she wrote her first romance novel at the age of ten and is still writing, but now from the viewpoint of a wiser, slightly rumpled, woman in her prime. Nan lives in the Midwest with her husband of 49 years, where they split their time between a house in the city and a cottage on a lake.
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