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Discover secrets behind Burning Bridges by Anne Krist @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #SecondChance
Old letters turn Sara’s life into chaos in Anne Krist’s Burning Bridges. Did you ever tell a lie for so long that even you believed it? And then get caught? Ah… Then you understand Sara in Anne Krists’ Burning Bridges.
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.
Burning Bridges by Anne Krist
Genre Contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PGNot your typical “secret baby” book, this Southern romance is filled with emotion between a mature heroine and the man she used to love.
Letters delivered decades late send shock waves through Sara Richards’s world. Nothing is the same, especially her memories of Paul, a man to whom she’d given her heart years before. Now, sharing her secrets and mending her mistakes of the past means putting her life back together while crossing burning bridges. It will be the hardest thing Sara’s ever done.
Tell us a secret!
Describe a scene you decided to cut. Bonus – explain how you decided.
I really liked Matt, the Marine in the book who is sort of Sara’s boyfriend. He’s being transferred to California and wants Sara to come with him. He’s in love with her but because of her daughter, her heart always has a tie to Paul, the sailor she fell in love with as a young girl. I had a scene where Sara and Matt were almost intimate but I cut it because it felt like Sara would be cheating on Paul.
Fill us in on a quirk or background info about your main character that you might not have revealed in the book.
Sara and Paul enjoyed some real-life places, like Virginia Beach itself, the Alan B. Shepard Convention Center, and Sand Bridge, a beach in the area.
What quirk of your own is written into one of your characters?
Sara and I share a little history. My dad was in the Navy when we lived in Virginia Beach and, like Sara, I attended a concert at the convention center, though I didn’t meet a sailor there and fall in love. Like Sara, my dad did not want me dating sailors. Wonder why…? 😉 I did fall in love while living in Virginia Beach, though, a young man I went to school with in eighth grade. We later married but before that, we walked along the shore at Sand Bridge many a time, like Sara and Paul. Happy memories!
Without naming names, tell us about a character quirk that is patterened after someone you know.
Sara’s father is a lot like mine. He was strict and protective, but I know he loved me and that that was the reason for his protectiveness.
Where to buy Burning Bridges
Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Bridges-Anne-Krist-ebook/dp/B083HN3ZG2/
Amazon paperback https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Bridges-Anne-Krist-ebook/dp/B083HN3ZG2/Anne Krist Social Media
Anne Krist is the “sister” to erotic romance author Dee S Knight. She is quieter, more reserved, and certainly more circumspect about S-E-X than her wild and crazy sibling. Thus, she’s more comfortable writing sweet(er) romance, where there might be a few sensual scenes, but no more than that. One thing about Anne: she’s not less romantic than Dee. They both write in happily ever after and share the solid belief that love can last forever and beyond!
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Read Mistletoe in the City the new #NewAdultRomance by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #HolidayRomance
In Mistletoe in the City, Krista treats herself to a bad boy for Christmas, but will the heat between her and Derek last well into the New Year? A steamy holiday romance by Amber Daulton.
Amber, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Mistletoe in the City.
Mistletoe in the City by Amber Daulton
Genre: New Adult Holiday Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RDerek’s world is about to change forever—again.
After his father’s stroke, Derek Weston dropped out of college and returned home to help his parents with the family business, Oak Landing Apartments. Now living on the premises as the groundskeeper and handyman, he never expected the girl he’d secretly crushed on in high school to move into a unit right before Christmas or stir up desires he thought long gone.
Krista Hartley needs a fresh start away from her overbearing parents, but falling for the tattooed hottie who ignored her back in school wasn’t in the plans. Despite old hurts, Derek’s hot kisses and strong arms offer the shelter she craves.
When another woman sets her sight on Derek and drives a wedge between him and Krista, they’ll have to decide if their relationship is real, or just a winter fling.
Where to buy Mistletoe in the City
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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.
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#ContemporaryRomance The Cowboy’s Little Surprise by Barbara White Daille @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #ModernWestern
Welcome back to RLF! Good to have you Barbara. Tell us about The Cowboy’s Little Surprise.
The Cowboy’s Little Surprise by Barbara White Daille
Genre: Contemporary romance
Book heat level: PG13Farewell but not goodbye…
I’ve been thrilled to be a regular visitor to Romance Lives Forever as a reader and as an author. This visit is both special and especially bittersweet as we’re all saying farewell to RLF. Kayelle, thank you for providing this resource for romance story lovers for so many years. The blog will be missed. However, I’m looking forward to hearing about exciting things happening in your future.
Readers, thank you for reading my posts and commenting and/or contacting me directly and for your support of my books.
For my final visit here, I’m circling back to the first book in The Hitching Post Hotel series, The Cowboy’s Little Surprise. No pun intended, but it’s also a happy surprise—and a fitting farewell—that this book was my first Cover Love shared at RLF.
Happy reading, always!
The Long Way Home
A guy like Cole Slater is hard to forget. Tina Sanchez should know—for years since high school she’s tried to bury the pain of Cole’s cruel betrayal. But it’s impossible to ignore the man she sees reflected in her young son’s eyes now that Cole is back in her life—and about to meet the child he never knew he had.
Returning home to New Mexico, Cole is determined to put his playboy reputation to rest. Especially now that he knows there’s a little boy looking up to him. And seeing Tina again reignites all the feelings Cole ran from as a teen. Despite his fear that he can’t be the man Tina deserves, he’s determined to try. For his son’s sake—and his own.
Where to buy The Cowboy’s Little Surprise
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A Sweet Christmas Romance by Daryl Devore, Christmas Notes @daryldevore #RLFblog #Contemporary #Romance
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, Daryl Devore. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Christmas Notes by Daryl Devore
Genre Sweet Christmas
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): GCollapsing in front the biggest department store in the city on one of the busiest days of the holiday season was not how Giselle imagined her day. Cold and hungry, she trudged through her daily existence wondering if she’d ever find happiness again.
Teenagers. Ethan loved working with them and turning their raw musical talent into something beautiful and rewarding, but that didn’t fill the black void in his soul.
Like fate, the songwriters’ muse nudged Giselle and Ethan together. But can Giselle overcome her fears and can Ethan get past the darkness that surrounds him, so they can find love?
A Farewell from Daryl Devore
I love to write. I was that weird kid in school, who, when the teacher announced an essay, got excited. I got to do research – which I LOVE, and I got to write a paper – squee-ing with delight. My delight would morph to sadness when a page limit was put on the paper. I always suspected the teacher was trying to limit the number of pages she would have to read. But now, I understand it was more of the opposite. She wanted her students to write and knew they could put an entire history of the Roman Empire in 3 paragraphs – max!
But not me. I could have written a dissertation on each Roman general. I once wrote a 6-page story about a cat who was flirting with me. And I mean an actual cat – 4-legged, male Felis Domesticus.
So, my question is – why can’t I write now? This past June, in response to the frustrations and confusions of book promotion, added to the stubbornness of my story allowing itself to be written, on top of it being summer in Canada (not a fan of winter), I announced I was taking a break from social media and writing. And wow – did I ever. I seemed to have not only stepped away, but I mentally deleted my mojo.
I have written articles before – usually humourous ones – about my writing muse going off on a vacation and not taking me. But this time it seems I took the vacation, and my muse is very unhappy with me.
I’m not sure I want to write any more. I’m not sure I can. Writing this article is like riding a bike. I may not have been on one for a while, but motor memory will make it possible.
Christmas Notes, the book I am promoting below, that book was a joy to write. I smiled all the time I wrote it.
There was a pause between that line and this one as I have just had an epiphany. I started as a hot romance author. I had gotten very tired of the genre. Then I wrote Christmas Notes – a sweet romance. A break. A change. The next books were also sweet romances.
I think I need a change.
I think I am going to go write that cozy mystery I have always wanted to write.
Saying good-bye is often sad. Thank you, Kayelle, for all the work you do for other writers and for the work you put into this blog. I understand you must move on, and I wish you all the luck in the world.
Where to buy Christmas Notes
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L7954ST
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/3keqvO
AudioBook https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1676259116Daryl Devore Social Media
Two writers in one. Daryl Devore writes hot romances with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Victoria Adams is Daryl’s alter ego when she’s inspired to write sweet romances with little to no heat. Each of her characters is so captivating they leave her readers spellbound as they rush to reach the end of her stories. She has several published books available in ebook, print and audio – available at Amazon and other book retailers via Books2Read.
Daryl lives in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two black cats – Licorice and Ginny-Furr Purrkins – 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.
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Christmas at Solace Lake by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #Contemporary #SmallTownRomance
In Christmas at Solace Lake, Jana Richards’ new contemporary small-town romance, a series of thefts threatens everyone’s holiday spirit.
Jana, 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.
Christmas at Solace Lake by Jana Richards
Genre – contemporary small-town romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG to RAn emergency brings Drew Barnes to Solace Lake Lodge, an inn deep in the Minnesota woods owned by his aunt and uncle. He’s sure desperation is the only reason they’d allow him to fill in as their bookkeeper. No one in his family has believed in him since his mistake got him fired from his previous job. Soon after he arrives, Drew is disheartened to discover thefts and financial irregularities. The last thing he wants is to be put in the middle of another crime.
Sous chef Celeste Bishop has made a good life for herself and her nine-year-old daughter in the three years she’s worked, and lived, at Solace Lake Lodge. After being unfairly fired, this was the only job she could get, and she’s grateful her gamble on the lodge paid off. The only sticking point is the isolation since she never learned to drive. How can she show her daughter independence when she’s always relying on others?
Drew sees Celeste’s frustration and offers to teach her to drive. A powerful attraction ignites between them, and soon deeper, stronger emotions blossom. Drew is all in, but Celeste resists her feelings. She’s nine years older than Drew. An interracial relationship didn’t work for her parents. And loving Drew feels like a betrayal of her deceased husband.
As Christmas approaches, the thefts escalate. Can Drew stop the thief and redeem himself in his family’s eyes—and his own? And can he convince Celeste they deserve the gift of a happily ever after this Christmas?
Describe the perfect vacation.
In my opinion, vacations should be relaxing. My perfect vacation would see me lounging on a shady deck with a cold drink in one hand and a book in the other. Bonus points if the deck overlooks a body of water. Sure, sometimes I’ll go sightseeing or maybe play golf, but only when I want to.
Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
I had a Tammy doll that was sort of a Barbie wanna-be. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, but that’s where the similarity with Barbie ended. She was somewhat bigger/taller with flat feet so none of Barbie’s clothes or shoes fit her. She was also less curvy than Barbie. Obviously, Tammy didn’t catch on because while Barbie is still going strong, Tammy is nowhere to be found. But back in the sixties, I adored her!
What are your hobbies?
I play a little golf in the summer and dabble in gardening, at least enough to make the front of my house look nice. I really enjoy live theatre and hope to see a play or two this coming winter season. This past summer I started volunteering at my local zoo as a “zoo ambassador.” Our job is to make our visitors’ experience at the zoo as enjoyable as possible, and so far it’s been a lot of fun.
When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you choose?
I mostly read romance. I enjoy contemporary romance, small town, historical, and romantic suspense. I also enjoy mysteries, especially cozy mysteries. Some day I hope to write a mystery series of my own!
What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
It very much depends on the book. For instance, Strong Enough, book 4 in my Masonville series, deals with sexual assault and child sexual abuse, so I read a couple of biographies written by survivors, as well as information online. For my World War Two books, I’ve read several books on different aspects of the war, including war brides and the training of air crews in Canada. For my upcoming release, Christmas At Solace Lake, (releasing October 18, 2023) one thing I researched online was ways employees could steal from their employer. I also read a lot of recipes, especially Christmas recipes, since my heroine Celeste is a sous chef and a baker.
Where to buy Christmas at Solace Lake
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH5DTYNS
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CH5DTYNS
Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CH5DTYNS
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/mgRagXJana Richards Social Media
Jana Richards has tried her hand at many writing projects over the years, from magazine articles and short stories to full-length paranormal suspense and romantic comedy. She loves to create characters with a sense of humor, but also a serious side. She believes there’s nothing more interesting then peeling back the layers of a character to see what makes them tick.
When not writing up a storm, working at her day job as an Office Administrator, or dealing with ever present mountains of laundry, Jana can be found on the local golf course pursuing her newest hobby.
Jana lives in Western Canada with her husband Warren. You can reach her through her website at http://www.janarichards.com
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Have you read A Swan’s Sweet Song by J Arlene Culiner @JArleneCuliner #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance
Instant attraction and crossed wires. After too many years onstage as a glittering country music star, Sherry Valentine dreams of an acting career, but publicity-shy reclusive playwright, Carston Hewlett, hates being used for his contacts. And despite the deep attraction between the two, Sherry’s agent, first-class manipulator Charlie Bacon, is capable of ruining any romance.
J Arlene, I’m happy to host you on Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Tell us about A Swan’s Sweet Song.
A Swan’s Sweet Song by J Arlene Culiner
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Book heat level: SensualSmart-talking Sherry Valentine has fought her way up from poverty to stardom as a country music singer. Ever surrounded by clamoring fans and paparazzi, her spangled cowboy boots carry her from one brightly lit stage to the next. But Sherry’s been on the star circuit for too long, and she wants a change: is it too late for an acting career?
A renowned but reclusive playwright, Carston Hewlett cherishes his freedom, the silence of the deep woods surrounding his home, and his solitary country walks. So why is he fascinated by a flashy country music singer? Perhaps a short passionate, fling will resolve the problem.
When their names are linked in the scandal press, and Sherry’s plans to become an actress are revealed, Carston feels betrayed. Is their budding relationship doomed?
Where to buy A Swan’s Sweet Song
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/ASwansSweetSong
J Arlene Culiner Social Media
Writer, photographer, social critical artist, musician, and occasional actress, J Arlene Culiner, was born in New York and raised in Toronto. She has crossed much of Europe on foot, has lived in a Hungarian mud house, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave-dwelling, on a Dutch canal, and in a haunted house on the English moors. She now resides in a 400-year-old former inn in a French village of no interest and, much to local dismay, protects all creatures, especially spiders and snakes. She particularly enjoys incorporating into short stories, mysteries, narrative non-fiction, and romances, her experiences in out-of-the-way communities, and her conversations with strange characters.
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