• Christmas or Holiday,  Contemporary

    Is It True: Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello @Piscj18 #RLFblog #SweetRomance #HolidayRomance

    Is It True: Homemakers' Christmas by Jill Piscitello @Piscj18 #RLFblog #SweetRomance #HolidayRomanceA woman is on a life changing path in Jill Piscitello’s sweet, holiday romance, Homemakers’ Christmas. Romance wasn’t supposed to be on the agenda.

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Jill Piscitello. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello

    Genre Holiday Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G Sweet

    A recent error in judgement has deposited Cricket Williams, her daughter, and a son spiking a high fever into a homeless shelter. A touch of Christmas magic is sprinkled upon her family when an eccentric volunteer invites them into her New England farmhouse. Blindsided with the proposition of a contractual living arrangement, Cricket is seized with renewed hope for her future.

    Boris Glynn is in town visiting his grandmother but harbors a secret that will impact her life and the lives of his dearest friends. Complications arise when he is unable to restrain himself from pursuing his grandmother’s beautiful new neighbor.

    As Cricket begins to succumb to Boris’s attention, her new world is shaken by a series of events that have the potential to destroy her plans for a fresh start.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?

    Yes, this is my first published book.

    this book is part of a series?

    TBD – A sequel is in early stages, but other projects have pulled me away. I’m hoping to return to the manuscript in coming months.

    you lost sleep while writing this book?

    True. I lost sleep for a variety of reasons. Story arcs definitely played a role. But one of the biggest factors was screen time. When working late into the night, I found it difficult to calm my mind after finally shutting down.

    you did research for this book?

    True. Research included homeless shelters, farms, and beekeeping.

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

    False

    this book has more than one genre?

    False

    you speak more than one language?

    Debatable. Does 6 years of French that hasn’t been used since high school count?

    you grew up where you live now?

    False

    you love to read?

    True. I don’t have a favorite genre and often have several vastly different books in progress.

    you are never late?

    False – But I make punctuality a priority.

    you love pizza?

    True – Even bad pizza is good pizza.

    you love sushi?

    True, but I can be picky about the sushi I’m willing to eat. My adventurous side comes and goes.

    you have a pet?

    True – I have 3 much adored cats.

    Is It True: Homemakers' Christmas by Jill Piscitello @Piscj18 #RLFblog #SweetRomance #HolidayRomance

    Where to buy Homemakers’ Christmas

    Publisher: Satin Romance, An imprint of Melange Publishing
    Amazon https://amzn.to/3lfPR0f
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homemakers-christmas-jill-piscitello/1137831589?ean=2940162645429
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/homemakers-christmas/id1535411041?id=1535411041&ign-itsct=books_toolbox&ign-itscg=30200
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/homemakers-christmas
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1046865

    Jill Piscitello Social Media

    Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
    A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes.
    Website https://jillpiscitello.com/
    Blog https://jillpiscitello.com/
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Piscj18
    Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jillpiscitellobooks
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  • Christmas or Holiday

    Read The Impetuous Heiress by Alina K Field @AlinaKField #RLFblog #RegencyRomance #ReadARegency

    Read The Impetuous Heiress by Alina K Field @AlinaKField #RLFblog #RegencyRomance #ReadARegencyBefore dashing Lord Loughton can take steps to make amends with his neglected fiancée, the lady’s meddling cousin delivers her to his doorstep. The Yuletide is the perfect season for romantic reunions in Alina K Field’s new romance, part of the Christmas Kisses Regency Holiday Romance Anthology.

    Alina, 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 Impetuous Heiress in the Christmas Kisses Regency Holiday Romance Anthology.

    The Impetuous Heiress by Alina K Field

    Genre: Regency Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Heat up the holiday with ten dreamy regency rogues! Winter is a time of magic, promise, and unexpected romance. Anything could happen…and it all begins with Christmas Kisses!

    In The Impetuous Heiress, before dashing Lord Loughton can make amends with his neglected fiancée, the lady’s meddling cousin delivers her to his doorstep. He soon realizes more is amiss than his carelessness. Can he uncover her secrets and win her back before he loses her altogether?

    A 99cent Pre-order! Release day is 10/12/21

    Where to buy Christmas Kisses, A Regency Holiday Romance Anthology

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MTT1PG8
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-kisses-cheryl-bolen/1138033752?ean=2940162733775
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/christmas-kisses/id1538877649
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/christmas-kisses-13
    Google https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=l083EAAAQBAJ

    Alina K Field Social Media

    Award winning and USA Today bestselling author Alina K Field earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and German literature, but prefers the much happier world of romance fiction. Though her roots are in the Midwestern U.S., after six very, very, very cold years in Chicago, she moved to Southern California, where she shares a midcentury home with her husband and a spunky, blond rescued terrier. She is the author of several Regency romances, including the 2014 Book Buyer’s Best winner, Rosalyn’s Ring. Though hard at work on her next series of romantic adventures, she loves to hear from readers!
    Website https://alinakfield.com/
    Blog https://alinakfield.com/blog
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  • Christmas or Holiday,  Contemporary,  Is It True

    Is It True: Mistletoe in the City by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #NewAdult

    Is It True: Mistletoe in the City by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #NewAdultCrafting romance with sugar and heat in Mistletoe in the City a novella by Amber Daulton.

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Amber Daulton, author of Mistletoe in the City, a New Adult Contemporary Romance. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Mistletoe in the City by Amber Daulton

    Genre New Adult Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 13

    Krista Hartley never expected the unrequited love of her life, the irresistible Derek Weston, to work as the groundskeeper at the apartment building she just moved into. They barely spoke in high school but now, three years after graduation, they tore at each other’s clothes and jumped into bed together at every opportunity. After all, how could a hot-blooded woman say no to a sexy man with an eyebrow ring, a dragon tattoo and a deadly swagger?

    A Christmas miracle drew Krista back into Derek’s life. He kissed her for the first time under mistletoe, pampered her with romantic candlelight dinners and memorized every inch of her delectable body with his tongue. He refused to let his dream girl slip through his fingers again but then another woman threatened their whirlwind romance. Hurt once before, Krista broke off their relationship and then Derek made a drunken mistake that could destroy their love forever.

    With just days to Christmas, he vowed to win back her heart and trust, and prove his innocence once and for all.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?

    No. Mistletoe in the City is my fourth book out of a dozen-plus now available.

    this book is part of a series?

    Yes! It’s book 3 in the Handmade for Christmas anthology. Authors Jennifer Conner and Natalie Nicole Bates also have stories in the antho. All the novellas are standalones.

    you lost sleep while writing this book?

    Not really. The plot and characters came together fairly easily, which is always a relief.

    you did research for this book?

    Of course. Research is a must, no matter the genre or type of story. I had a blast researching the artsy neighborhoods in Seattle, where the story takes place, and since Krista is into arts and crafts, I found a bunch of cool pictures and projects on Pinterest.

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

    Not true. No pets, shifters, aliens, sea monsters, etc make an appearance. Sorry, folks!

    this book has more than one genre?

    Yes. It’s a New Adult, Contemporary Romance, Christmas novella.

    you speak more than one language?

    Nope, but I wish I could.

    you grew up where you live now?

    Give or take twenty miles, yes.

    you love to read?

    Oh, yes. You can’t be a professional author without reading.

    you are never late?

    True. I’m usually early, which can be just as bad.

    you love pizza?

    I’m only human.

    you love sushi?

    No. Yuck. I’ve tried it, but I just can’t eat raw fish and seaweed.

    you have a pet?

    I have two wonderful kitties, Darby and Pepper. Both are 8 years old.

    Where to buy Mistletoe in the City

    Universal link https://books2read.com/u/4XKKD1

    Amazon http://amzn.to/1pC6Tb9

    Barnes and Noble https://bit.ly/3fRnXoc

    Kobo https://bit.ly/2IUPjgS

    iBooks https://apple.co/2rZ2Nxq

    Amber Daulton’s Social Media

    Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through The Wild Rose Press and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
    She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
    Website https://amberdaulton.wordpress.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/AmberDaulton1
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amber.daulton.author/
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  • Book Release,  Christmas or Holiday

    Curse of Christmas by Lily Luchesi @LilyLuchesi #RLFblog #NewRelease #ParanormalRomance

    Lily, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Ghosts in the Snow (Curse of Christmas boxed set).

    Ghosts in the Snow (Curse of Christmas boxed set) by Lily Luchesi

    Genre paranormal ghost story

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    Welcome to the most magical season of all, when hearts are happy…and sometimes devoured. Join these New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors for winter holiday stories of vampires, shapeshifters, witches, and more!

    Why did you write this book?

    When I was asked to join Curse of Christmas, my first instinct was to write a prequel to my main series, The Paranormal Detectives. I always wanted to write a Victorian gothic romance, and I was able to do that with Ghosts in the Snow.

    Veronica and Vincent Cross want to have a joyful first Christmas as a married couple, but when the spirits who guard the house threaten to kill them both, it’s a race against the clock to banish the spirits before Christmas Eve.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    Horror, followed by urban fantasy.

    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?

    That’s like asking me to pick a favorite cookie or song. Jane Eyre, Mina Murray, Lestat di Lioncourt, Alexander Sterling, Nicky Sytx, Mr. Crepsley…

    What are you working on at the moment?

    Currently, I am finishing up Morgana’s Revenge, a YA LGBT+ historical fantasy, which is releasing March 20th in Just A Little Wicked, a boxed set featuring witches, which I am running.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    The aforementioned Morgana’s Revenge.

    Dead Memories, which will be in an untitled PNR/UFR boxed set. It follows my Paranormal Detectives character Angelica Cross as a teenager, attending paranormal summer camp.

    Daunting Darkness, coming in July, which is a paranormal cozy mystery following a human named Paige as she becomes a private eye. Eventually, a paranormal murder case comes across her desk, and she has to find the killer before her friend is framed.
    Make Me Bad is a slightly sci-fi horror novel coming on Halloween, following half-vampire Finn Lennox as he escapes torture from a sect trying to “make him tick”. He becomes a mortician, then a musician, all the while trying to evade the sect’s agents for two centuries.

    Where to buy Curse of Christmas

    Publisher Dangerous Worlds Publishing
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MTDMT56/

    Lily Luchesi Social Media

    Lily Luchesi is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the Paranormal Detectives Series.
    Her young adult Coven Series has successfully topped Amazon’s Hot New Releases list consecutively.
    She is also the co-owner of Partners in Crime Book Services, where she offers a myriad of services alongside her business partner Annie Smith, including editing.
    She was born in Chicago, Illinois, where many of her stories are set. Ever since she was a toddler, her mother noticed her tendency for being interested in all things “dark”. At two she became infatuated with vampires and ghosts, and that infatuation turned into a lifestyle. She is also an out member of the LGBT+ community. When she’s not writing, she’s going to rock concerts, getting tattooed, watching the CW, or reading comics. And drinking copious amounts of coffee.
    She also writes contemporary books for adults as Samantha Calcott.
    Website https://lilyluchesibooks.wix.com/lilyluchesi
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LilyLuchesi
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  • Anthology,  Christmas or Holiday,  Know the Heroine,  Science Fiction Romance

    Know the Heroine from A Very Alien Christmas by Tricia Schneider @TriciaSchneider #RLFblog #holidayromance

    An alien and an elf work together to save Christmas in Tricia Schneider’s newest sci-fi holiday romance novella in A Very Alien Christmas: A Limited Edition Collection of Holiday Alien Romances.

    Tricia, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about The Alien and the Elf inside A Very Alien Christmas: A Limited Edition Collection of Holiday Alien Romance.

    The Alien and the Elf by Tricia Schneider

    Genre Holiday Sci-Fi Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    My name is Noelle, and I’m an elf. I was minding my own business, testing a newly installed engine on Santa’s sleigh when it suffered a slight malfunction, and I found myself spiraling out of control.

    Then a bright beam of light hits, and I’m taken onboard a spaceship. Jaxar is a sexy, to-die-for, green-skinned alien who thinks I’m intruding on his salvage.

    He’s never met an elf. Well, I’ve never met an alien. With no way to get home, I need Jaxar’s help.

    Can we work together to fix Santa’s sleigh in time to save Christmas?

    It’s beginning to look a lot like … aliens for Christmas!

    Get ready to set your holiday thrusters to hot! If you love alien romances, you’ll adore this brand-new collection of steamy alien novellas and short stories by New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors.

    Know the Heroine from A Very Alien Christmas

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

    Noelle likes to tinker. When she’s bored, she goes into Santa’s workshop and fixes things like broken toys or malfunctioning equipment. She also likes to invent things. She’ll take out a sketch pad and draw her ideas.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    Peppermint candy canes

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Standard issue elf clothing. Everything is green, red and white. Sometimes with a combination of stripes.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    She loves to fix things! It’s her job! She’s passionate about taking things apart to see how they work and then assembling it back together. She’s always full of ideas on how to make things work more efficiently.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    Noelle finally talked Santa and the head elf into installing a new engine in the sleigh. Something that doesn’t require the magic reindeer for flight. She’s testing the engines when something goes wrong mid-flight and the engines stall. Smoke billows and she and the sleigh plummet to the Earth. Thankfully, Jaxar is in the area with his spaceship and beams her aboard.

    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

    She loves children! She helps Santa deliver presents every year to children she doesn’t know. It pleases her beyond belief to make children happy.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Noelle can be a bit of a grump until she has her peppermint mocha latte. Yes, even in the North Pole they drink coffee.

    How does she act around people who don’t know what she is?

    She doesn’t get away from the North Pole often, but when she does, as long as she keeps a hat on her head to cover her pointed elf ears, she can pass for human. She has a bubbly, optimistic attitude and doesn’t shy away from meeting new people… or aliens.

    Will she let a worker handle things or do it herself?

    Noelle is a team player. While she does tend to take control of a situation, she knows protocol. She didn’t take it upon herself to tinker with Santa’s sleigh. She got permission from the big boss first. After that, she enjoyed working on the new engine, but she didn’t work alone.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    No earrings or other piercings. She thought once about getting a candy cane tattooed on her behind, but never went through with it.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Santa’s sleigh isn’t her personal vehicle, but he’s been known to let his elves take it for a spin now and again. As long as they aren’t seen by humans.

    Recycle or toss?

    Always recycle. Noelle is excellent at fixing or re-purposing broken toys and other items. She never throws anything away.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy A Very Alien Christmas

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KLS7RKQ/

    Tricia Schneider Social Media

    Tricia Schneider is a multi-genre romance author. From werewolves, vampires and witches to wicked pirates and sexy aliens, she weaves sensual stories where happily-ever-after is a guarantee. She believes there is a book for everyone. A sentiment she gained after years of working as Assistant Manager and bookseller at Waldenbooks. After the store closed, she turned to writing full-time, publishing paranormal, historical, fantasy, sci-fi and gothic romances.
    Tricia lives in Pennsylvania with her four children and two rescued cats, Harley and Cassius. When she’s not typing away on her laptop, she’s riding shotgun in a ’67 Impala while keeping her eyes open for a madman in a Big Blue Box.
    Website triciaschneider.com
    Blog https://www.shadowsofromance.blogspot.com
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  • Christmas or Holiday

    Holidays Bite and A Romance for Christmas #RLFblog #ChristmasRomance @eyeofthekat

    It’s Christmas Romance Saturday on RLFblog! Join us for great reads and downloads. Be sure to bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to Christmas Romance Saturday

    Along with reading Christmas cards, how about a romance? Sweet or spicy, a great Christmas read for everyone. Each Saturday in December, you’ll find books to download and read. Thank you, and enjoy the books!

    Holidays Bite by Katherine Moore

    ‘Tis the Season…for vampires!

    When the days grow shorter and dusk comes earlier, we may spend our time decorating with holly and mistletoe, drinking cider, and playing in the snow. But the creatures who stalk the night are in their element—and while visions of sugarplums dance in our heads, they’re lurking in the shadows, knowing there’s nothing so delicious as a vampire’s kiss.

    So settle in for a long winter’s night full of winter holiday vampire tales from these New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors. Including paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and dark fantasy, this collection give a whole new meaning to the term heartwarming.

    Because sometimes, the holidays truly bite.

    25 holiday vampire reads you’ll never forget—even if you live forever.

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KZL2QKN

    A Romance for Christmas by Kayelle Allen

    It's Christmas Romance time - 5 authors share their best #RLFblog #ChristmasRomanceWhat would you do if your loved one would never again be home for Christmas? In the sweet holiday story, A Romance for Christmas, a widow with a small child answers a knock at her door late on Christmas Eve. When she answers, everything about her holiday — and her life — changes. Love, loss, and the spirit of giving — this book is what Christmas is all about…

    https://amzn.to/1wpW8qE

    Available on KindleUnlimited

    Bookmark this site and come back for more great books!