• Free Book Friday

    Dragon Witch #PNR plus 5 more books free to read #FreeBookFriday @KathyKulig #RLFblog

    It’s #FreeBookFriday on RLFblog! Join us for a new collection of free reads and downloads. This week’s featured book is Dragon Witch by Kathy Kulig. All genres and heat levels. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBookFriday

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some KindleUnlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

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    Dragon Witch by Kathy Kulig

    Kathy Kulig
    The dragon protects her. But who will protect him?
    Kai, a willful dragon shifter, is Jaida’s companion and protector.
    Jaida’s a headstrong biologist who mixes science and magic into her life-saving potions, and she’s trying to forgive and forget her ex-lover, Brayden. When he shows up on her planet of Somerled unexpectedly, how can she resist…
    Brayden, a sexy space pilot is in love with Jaida, but his desperate mission may tear them apart…again. When secrets are revealed, passion, greed and betrayal threaten the lives on their savage planet. Can love survive when their worlds collide?
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    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Bedroom, Boardroom

    Gemma Snow
    All Geneva Sterling wants is for Trenton and Sons Investment to sign the contract that could make her career. She’s been after them for nearly a year and would have been successful too – if it weren’t for Dylan freaking Trenton. He’s hell-bent on sinking this deal, and he’ll stop at nothing to get her to back off. But Geneva’s not going down without a fight, even if her opponent in this boardroom boxing match makes her hotter than anyone else ever has.
    Dylan Trenton just wants to get his mind off work, and the powerful, infuriating and oh-so-beautiful Geneva Sterling. So when an associate takes him to Club Underground to check out his most recent investment, Dylan decides to go with the flow. After all, there’s a goddess in a slinky silver dress just calling his name. But when he finds out exactly who he’s dancing – and more – with, Dylan learns that hate and desire run a close parallel, and tonight he might just step over the line.
    Download your copy here: https://www.instafreebie.com/free/r7rS2
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    False Impressions

    Marianne Rice
    Samantha Chase has no problem accepting her new boss, flaws and all. His simple life is charming and exactly what she hoped to find for herself and her son in the small New Hampshire town.
    When she learns about his shady past with the bottle, her heart tells her to forgive, but
    the painful memories of her past may be too deep to overlook.
    Download your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073MPPX37
    On KindleUnlimited

    Circle of Friends

    Karen Cino
    Madison Morina, college professor, meets Sal at the college’s pep rally. They hit it off, but Madison still has her doubts regarding their relationship. Shari Stafford, a clairvoyant, hairdresser, finds love when she hires a carpenter to do renovations on her house. She has a special gift of reading minds.
    Private Investigator Cassie Scott has an on and off relationship with Dennis. When family secrets are revealed, her life is changed forever. Bad boy Angelo Esposito sweeps Fay Odina off her feet. He has a dead wife and an ex-wife, along with a secret past and an agenda. Angelo finds his perfect mark in Fay, who owns the family Vintage Clothing Shop. Despite her friends’ warnings that she is in imminent danger, she runs off and marries Angelo.
    It’s up to the girls to juggle their own relationships and dig deeper into Angelo’s past. Four friends, four lives intertwined together.
    Download your copy here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/599243
    Coupon Code: MU93C

    Facets of Love

    Effrosyni Moschoudi
    Treat yourself today to this uplifting collection of short stories that highlight various kinds of love. Not just romantic love, but also love for family, pets, and country. Facets of Love will introduce you to stunning locations around Greece. The whimsical fantasy elements contained in some of the stories are bound to enchant you! Bonus: five short stories by fabulous Greek and American authors set in Greece, France and the States.
    Download your copy here: http://effrosyniwrites.com/yours-for-free/
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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas

    Kayelle Allen
    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
    Download your copy here: https://kayelleallen.com/bro
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  • Character Interviews,  Contemporary

    Cole Tucker from False Impressions @Mariannericeaut #Contemporary #RLFblog

    Interview with Cole Tucker
    Tell us about yourself,
    please.
    I love women. Not much more to stay than that (He winks and flashes
    his dimple). Not the answer you’re looking for? Okay, well, for years I’d been
    the party guy. But after a run in with a tree after a few too many beers, I had
    to reevaluate a few things. My folks were getting too old to run the horse farm
    so I’ve taken over that, as well as managing the properties my brothers and I
    own. They’d settled down with their wives and careers but good ‘ol Cole and his
    lack of a real job was here to run things. Damn. I sound like a depressed
    loser. So not the impression I’m used to making. So, how’re you doing? I
    appreciate you reading about me. Hey, don’t I know you? Yeah, you’re the girl
    with the beautiful smile.
    What can you not do (but
    need to do) during this story?
    I should tell Sam about my past. About my DUI. But she lost her
    daughter and husband to a drunk. I don’t want to be put in the same category as
    that murderer. But I am, aren’t I? No, I’m not. I wasn’t an alcoholic. I didn’t
    depend on the stuff to make me happy, but I did enjoy having a cold brew in my
    hand when I watched the Sox or Patriots kick some butt and when I barbecued or
    hung out with my brothers. Quitting wasn’t hard. But I was  ashamed of being so stupid that I drove while
    intoxicated; I didn’t want Sam to know how weak I’d been. I’d been able to make
    her and her son smile and laugh again. It made me proud and gave me something
    positive in my life to look forward to. I couldn’t crush her smile with my
    secret. I cared about her too much. But I needed to tell her the truth.
    Unfortunately she found out before I could come clean.
    What inner doubt causes
    you the most difficulty?
    I don’t like to take life seriously and doubt my ability to be good
    enough for the most perfect, kind-hearted, loving woman in the world. And what
    kind of role model would I be for her son? Woah. We’re getting a bit too deep
    here. Let’s talk about you. I don’t want you to think I’m ridiculous or
    anything, but you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I just felt
    like I had to tell you.
    Tell us about your
    significant other, that person who makes living worthwhile.
    Samantha Chase is the most perfect, kind-hearted, loving woman in the
    world. She’s short, spunky and tough as nails, and there isn’t a word in the
    dictionary for how good she looks. A lot of strength wrapped up in a pretty
    package. She’s the bacon to my eggs.
    What would that person say
    about you?
    I’m the master of pick up lines and proud of it. They’d gotten me out
    of quite a few jams, but Sam would only roll her eyes and either brush off my
    come on or give me a kick ass reply. I think I freaked her out in the beginning
    by hitting it off with her son so quickly. But what can I say? The kid has
    great taste in super heroes. I guess she thinks I’m a kid at heart.
    What is your family like?
    Have you read Connor or Mason’s books yet? That’ll tell you a thing or
    two. With three other siblings, life is never just chill (that’s my role in the
    family—everyone else is a work hound). My mother has played her hand at
    matchmaker and passed the role on to my sister-in-law. We get into everyone’s
    business and are always there to support each other.
    What special skills do you
    rely on?
    I’m really good with my hands.
    Why are you happy (or not
    happy) with the way your story ended?
    I learned a lot about honesty and forgiveness, got the girl, an
    amazing step-son and a bright future. So, yeah. Life is good.
    About the Writer
    Marianne Rice
    writes contemporary romances set in small New England towns. When she’s not
    writing, Marianne spends her time buying shoes, eating chocolate, chauffeuring
    her herd of children to their varying sporting events, and when there’s time,
    relaxing with fancy drinks and romance books.
    www.mariannerice.weebly.com
    What was your biggest
    challenge in writing this book?
    Cole had a mind of his own. He had a line for everyone. Seriously.
    Even me. I was struggling with a serious scene and he pops out and says, “Baby,
    if you were words on a page, you’d be what they call FINE PRINT!” It was hard
    staying on track with Cole distracting me every step of the way. He’s a
    carefree, funny, charming guy and the master of pick-up lines, but he was
    harboring an embarrassing secret. I needed to build his character without
    making him seem too shallow, or letting his secret change his personality.
    Why did you choose this
    character for the interview today?
    Because he’s fun but real. When I ask readers what they’re looking for
    in a man they often say: loyalty, honesty, a sense of humor…and looks. Cole has
    all these qualities, except he is harboring a secret. The secret wasn’t meant
    to hurt anyone but to protect himself.
    When writing the book,
    what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
    Cole’s appearances in the first two books are pretty superficial and
    fun, but I found a depth to him and deep feelings that he didn’t like to show
    others. Well, Sam was able to find those. I just wrote what she was able to
    discover. I also hadn’t planned on his connection with Levi, Sam’s son. The
    interactions between the two were quite fun to write and were totally
    unplanned.
    Why should readers who
    haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?
    While the premise of this book may seem serious, it’s actually quite
    light-hearted. I wrote it when my son was four and incorporated many of our
    conversations into Levi’s dialogue. I love seeing the interaction between Cole
    and Levi. It’s adorable.
    Is there anything you’d
    like to say to your readers?
    Thank you so much for picking up my books. The McKay-Tucker series is
    my first set of books and I’m thrilled to have them in digital and print
    formats for my friends, family and new readers. This has been an amazing
    experience and I look forward to sharing many more stories with you. Sweet on
    You, the first book in The Wilde Sisters comes out in September. They’re light,
    fun, sexy and deal with many real-life emotional issues as well.
    About the Book
    Title False Impressions
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Author Marianne Rice
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    Recovering alcoholic and former party animal, Cole Tucker would be an
    idiot to start something with his newly hired right-hand woman, Samantha Chase.
    It figures he can’t seem to keep his mitts of the sexy, five-foot-nothing
    single mom who can toss a sack of shingles over her shoulder and rewire a house
    better than the crew from Extreme Home Makeover. Her incredible strength
    and self-confidence draw him in; something Cole has pretended to have for
    years. All he has to show for himself is his uncanny use of pick-up lines, a
    hand-me-down farm and some small-town rental properties. When he learns Samantha’s
    husband and daughter were killed by a drunk driver, the shame of his past
    experience with a DUI and near-death accident is the last thing he wants to
    mention to her.
    Samantha has no problem accepting her new boss, flaws and all. His
    simple life is charming and exactly what she hoped to find for herself and her
    son in Newhall, New Hampshire. Cole wins her over by befriending her fatherless
    son and making her laugh again, something she hasn’t done in four years. When
    she learns about his shady past with the bottle, her heart tells her to
    forgive, but the painful memories of her past are too deep to overlook.
    Buy This Book
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-falseimpressions-1841673-149.html
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/false-impressions-marianne-rice/1122058236?ean=9781622102013
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/false-impressions/id1001761582?mt=11
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    Website www.mariannerice.weebly.com
    Blog www.mariannerice.weebly.com