• Is It True,  Science Fiction Romance

    Is It True: Always Her Wingman by Jessica E Subject @jsubject #RLFblog #SciFiRomance #NewAdult

    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, Jessica E Subject, author of Always Her Wingman a New Adult Sci-Fi Romance. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Always Her Wingman by Jessica E Subject

    Genre New Adult Sci-Fi Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
    Staff Sergeant Hannah Coriveau dedicated the last five years to the Space Military Command. Heading back to Earth, she’s ready to begin civilian life and reunite with her parents and the boyfriend she left behind. The person she’ll miss most is Garish—her wingman, best friend, and the one who made her regret not being single.
    Senior Airman Colin Garish wants his squadron leader. Bad. After spending so much time by her side—both in the Martian skies and on the red planet—being her friend isn’t enough. When Hannah learns of her boyfriend’s infidelity, Colin is there to comfort her.
    Before Colin has the chance to confess his feelings, Hannah receives worse news from home. Her father is dying. Seeing her devastation, Colin remains the friend she desperately needs. But in her grief, she pushes him away. Will Hannah let him back in her life when they land on Earth? Or will Colin never get the chance to win her heart?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, I’ve written several before, and in multiple series.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, this is the first book in the Mars Squadron 17 series.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes, in the beginning. Though I ended up shelving the story for over a year after that. When I started rewriting, I never lost any sleep.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, I had to research about what Mars colonies would be like, how astronauts are affected by long periods in space, rehabilitation, space elevators, and so much more.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    All characters are human, though they do encounters a pack of dogs at one point in the story.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. It’s a new adult futuristic sci-fi romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    Ye…No. I can read and understand French better than I can speak it.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Same city, different house.
    you love to read?
    Yes, of course. Though, I’ve been reading from different areas and sources than I used to, trying new things.
    you are never late?
    I wouldn’t say never. I’m usually early, but a couple times a year, I might be late because of things that came up.
    you love pizza?
    Yes, chicken pizza with spinach, red peppers, onions, and feta cheese. *grins*
    you love sushi?
    Oh my gosh, yes! It’s something I’ve recently started to enjoy. I don’t like all types, but there is a sushi place in town that makes really good sushi. The rolls I make at home don’t even compare. My favorite so far is Unagi, or any with eel.
    you have a pet?
    Yes, I have a Great Pyrenees/Retriever cross. She’s big and hairy.

    Where to buy Always Her Wingman

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CX42M7K/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1128621905
    Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jessica_E_Subject_Always_Her_Wingman?id=rw9aDwAAQBAJ
    iBooks https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/always-her-wingman/id1381578368?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/always-her-wingman

    Jessica E Subject Social Media

    Jessica E Subject is the author of science fiction romance, mostly alien romances, ranging from sweet to super hot. Sometimes she dabbles in paranormal and contemporary as well, bringing to life a wide variety of characters. In her stories, you can not only meet a sexy alien or two, but also clones and androids. You may be transported to a dystopian world where rebels are fighting to live and love, or to another planet for a romantic rendezvous.
    When Jessica is not reading, writing, or doing dreaded housework, she likes to go to fitness class, listen to BTS, and walk her Great Pyrenees/Retriever her family adopted from the local animal shelter.
    Jessica lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two energetic children. And she loves to hear from her readers.
    Website http://jessicasubject.com
    Blog http://markofthestars.com/wp/blog/
    Twitter http://twitter.com/jsubject
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jessica-E-Subject-author/205759796126370
    Pinterest http://pinterest.com/jessicasubject/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4959083.Jessica_E_Subject
    Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/jessicasubject
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/eX1Zw

     

  • Is It True,  Suspense

    Is It True: A Dose of Danger by Kim McMahill @kimmcmahill #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Is It True: A Dose of Danger by Kim McMahill @kimmcmahill #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    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, Kim McMahill, author of A Dose of Danger, a romantic suspense. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    A Dose of Danger by Kim McMahill

    Genre Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    When researcher Grace Talbot and her team discover a possible solution for weight loss they are targeted by a group dedicated to controlling a diet product industry worth billions. Her unsanctioned testing methods bring tragedy to the family ranch and the attention of the local sheriff’s deputy. With her colleagues either dead, missing, or on the run she soon realizes she must trust the deputy with her life, but can she trust him with her heart?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, A Dose of Danger is my eighth romantic adventure/suspense novel
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, A Dose of Danger is the first novel in the Risky Research Series, A Taste of Tragedy is the second, and the third, A Foundation of Fear, will release sometime this summer.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes, waking up in the middle of the night with the perfect next scene is not that uncommon for me.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, I had to learn a lot about diet drugs, nutrition research, the FDA, and the anatomy of pigs.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Yes, most of the book is set on a ranch, so there are a lot of animals involved. A couple loyal dogs and a pig play significant roles.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes, the book has suspense, action, romance, and could also fall in the crime fiction genre
    you speak more than one language?
    No, but I wish I could. I took German in High School and Spanish in college and the extent of my vocabulary is to inform those speakers that I don’t speak their language.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I currently live in Colorado, but grew up north of the border in Wyoming.
    you love to read?
    Absolutely. I have an eclectic reading list including non-fiction and fiction, but my first love is action, adventure, and just a dash of romance.
    you are never late?
    No, at least not very often.
    you love pizza?
    Yes, my favorite is pepperoni and green chili and the thinner the crust the better. I even make my own in the summer when I have fresh tomatoes for my homemade sauce, but I have figured out how to get the crust as thin as I’d like.
    you love sushi?
    Yes, but I prefer the non-raw varieties.
    you have a pet?
    No, I probably will get another dog one day, but I’m still grieving the passing of my pup of fifteen years.

    Where to buy A Dose of Danger

    Publisher Prism Book Group
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Dose-Danger-Kim-McMahill-ebook/dp/B00V50EEBA/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-dose-of-danger-kim-mcmahill/1122032480
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/a-dose-of-danger
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/637940

    Kim McMahill Social Media

    Kim McMahill grew up in Wyoming which is where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. She started out writing non-fiction, but her passion for exotic world travel, outrageous adventures, stories of survival, and happily-ever-after endings soon drew her into a world of romantic suspense and adventure fiction. Along with writing novels Kim has also published over eighty travel and geographic articles, and contributed to a travel anthology. Kim currently resides in Colorado, and when not writing, she enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family.
    Blog https://kimmcmahill.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/kimmcmahill
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KimMcMahillAuthor
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/849945.Kim_McMahill
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Kim-McMahill/e/B007IK0EJW/

     

  • Is It True,  Romance

    Is It True: Saving Them by Bry Ann @authorbryann #RLFblog #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, Bry Ann, author of Saving Them, a dark romance. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Saving Them by Bry Ann

    Genre: Dark Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Alexa:
    Even my name is a lie.
    I’m not Alexa.
    I’m not even the badass I pretend to be.
    I’m an ex-hooker with a childhood buried under years of mistakes.
    I’ve played my part well.
    Until he appears.
    My greatest mistake of all.
    Rex Carter.
    Now I’m forced to watch the life I’ve built in secret crumble all around me.
    There is no greater pain than love.
    Nothing more destructive.
    Rex:
    She was my hero once.
    Strong.
    Invincible.
    Beautiful.
    Now all I feel is hatred. She is heartless. Cold.
    It’s time I stood up for myself. Made her feel half of what she’s made me feel.
    This is my revenge.
    Get ready Alexandra Ray.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, This is my fourth!
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, it is the third in the Saving Her series, but it can be read as a standalone! I recommend starting at Saving Her though for a better reading experience:).
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes! This book goes into some heavy stuff. Some really super personal stuff too, even though it’s hidden and I made sure no one but the people closest to me would know ;).
    I often found myself emotional writing this book.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, I really don’t want to give much away, but there is a character in this book who is an escort of sorts. I did some research to see what this is like for them.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Nope, all human!
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes, I consider is a romantic suspense and dark romance novel :)
    you speak more than one language?
    I wish! I took four years of Spanish in high school and never got a chance to practice. I plan to learn it someday.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew up in California and live in Texas now.
    you love to read?
    Yes!! I read ALL the time. I’ve read 70 books this year already. Like, I’m obsessed. I read King by T.M. Frazier and haven’t looked back since.
    you are never late?
    Rarely. I hate it. That said, recently I’ve had some personal stuff come up and I feel like I’m behind on everything which to say that is rare for me would be an understatement.
    you love pizza?
    I haven’t had it so long, but who doesn’t! ;)
    you love sushi?
    Yes!!! Love sushi. Seaweed salad, yum….
    you have a pet?
    No! I haven’t been able to get one after losing my dog. I need more time. Plus, I’m not at a good place in my life to give it the time and attention it needs.

    Where to buy Saving Them

    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Them-Her-Book-ebook/dp/B079QDBWGS/

    Bry Ann Social Media

    Bry Ann is a psychology student at Arizona State University. She currently lives up in the Rocky Mountains in Granby, Colorado. She spends most of her free time reading, writing and doing homework. Bry Ann has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even from the youngest of ages she was writing about characters with dark pasts and shady stories. As she got older she decided everyone should get a love story so soon her dark stories got happy endings. She loves to hear from her readers and talk all things books so feel free to contact her on any of her social media pages!
    Website: http://www.authorbryann.com
    Blog: http://www.authorbryann.com/blog
    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/authorbryann
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbryann
    Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/authorbryann
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17095210.Bry_Ann
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Bry-Ann/e/B077MHVFDF/
    Newsletter: http://www.authorbryann.com

     

  • Is It True,  Suspense

    Is It True: Dead Giveaway by Diane Benefiel @DianeBenefiel #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    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, Diane Benefiel, author of Dead Giveaway, a Romantic Suspense. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Dead Giveaway by Diane Benefiel

    Genre Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    The Worst that Can Happen
    If asked, Gwendolyn Ballard would admit she co-parented her best friend Chloe’s son, Cameron. Now Gwen is all he’s got as they flee from the man who murdered his mother. There’s only one place Cameron will be safe, and that’s with his uncle, Elijah MacElvoy. Arriving on his doorstep at the Broken Arrow Ranch is a desperate decision, and Gwen knows he’d slam the door in her face if she didn’t have his nephew with her. But she’ll do anything for Cam, even if it means putting up with Elijah’s distrust and judgment.
    Chloe’s dead. Cam’s orphaned, and Elijah is confronted with the prospect of living with the one woman who’s driven him crazy for the past ten years. He’ll fight to keep her safe. That’s encoded in his DNA. But can he trust her with a little boy who just lost his mother?
    As Eli watches how Gwen loves and cares for his nephew, he reevaluates his thinking and gives in to the smoldering attraction he felt the first time he saw her. With so much on the line, Eli comes clean about his past, making way for a future that’s all about silver linings.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, I have three books published previously. Readers might be interested in Solitary Man, which won the National Readers’ Choice Award for Romantic Suspense last year.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes! Dead Giveaway is Book 2 in the High Sierras series.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No, not really. I actually find writing relaxing and enjoyable.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes. I am always looking up facts on the internet. The police would find my search history very alarming. Here’s just some of what I’ve looked up: the cost of a hitman, clip capacity for a .45, how to remove bloodstains from wood, great white shark attacks in Puget Sound.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Yes. I love dogs, so my characters usually have dogs. In Dead Giveaway, Elijah raises quarter horses on his ranch, so I have horses as characters for the first time.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. Dead Giveaway is a romantic suspense, but also a western romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    No, not really. I’ve taken Spanish and French, for all the good it’s done me. On a trip to Paris, it was humiliating that after two years of French I couldn’t make myself understood. C’est la vie.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes, at least in the same area. I work in the city I was born in, which is only ten miles from where I currently live.
    you love to read?
    Yes, yes, yes! Reading is a life-long passion. I’d rather read than watch a movie, go to a party, or just about anything else. I’m always looking for new authors.
    you are never late?
    No, but I’m mostly on time.
    you love pizza?
    Yes, if it’s vegetarian, with pesto instead of red sauce, and thin crust. Which is the exact opposite of the type my husband likes.
    you love sushi?
    No! I’ve had friends who have insisted on taking me to their favorite sushi place, because I must have tried it at a not-good sushi place. It’s still cold, squishy, and gross.
    you have a pet?
    No, sadly. 2016 was a horrible year because our beautiful dog died, and our three elderly cats died as well. We have a little pet cemetery in the back yard (we have a huge yard). But today, hubby and I visited a rescue shelter in a quest for our new dog.

    Where to buy Dead Giveaway

    Publisher Boroughs Publishing Group
    Amazon https://amzn.to/2uqdddX
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2E07L0S
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dead-giveaway/id1364342350?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dead-giveaway-22
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/807754

    Diane Benefiel Social Media

    Diane Benefiel enjoys writing contemporary romantic suspense. A high school history teacher in her day job, she is always searching for pockets of time to write. Diane enjoys spending more time with her husband now that they’re empty nesters. They recently bought a trailer and have taken to the open highway to expand their ‘been there’ list. Their favorite ‘go-to’ location for long weekends is the Eastern Sierra Nevada, an area that has become a favorite setting for her novels. Visit her website at www.dianebenefiel.com and sign up for her newsletter to stay abreast of new happenings.
    Website www.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

     

  • Is It True,  Shapeshifter

    Is It True: Drakon’s Past by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR

    Is It True: Drakon's Past by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNRPlay Is It True with today’s guest NJ Walters, author of Drakon’s Past, a paranormal romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
    First, tell us about your book.
    Constance Owens has a gift for finding unique items in the most unlikely places, which comes in handy since she buys and sells artifacts and antiques for a living. When she purchases a set of four dragon statues, she has no idea just how unique they are, or that finding them will thrust her into a world of secret societies, men who think nothing of kidnapping and murder to get what they want, and dragon shifters.
    Nic hasn’t survived for four thousand years by letting his guard down, and he doesn’t trust anyone except his drakon brothers. The loneliness haunting him has been getting worse since all his brothers have found their mates. And when he finds the woman his drakon recognizes instantly as his fated mate, he doubts he’ll ever have what his brothers have, because it seems she’s involved with the secret society of hunters who have been hunting and capturing his kind for hundreds of years.
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Genre: paranormal romance/shifter
    Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes. This is book 4 of the Blood of the Drakon series.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes. Travel guides and YouTube videos are very useful.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Yes. The hero in Drakon’s Past is not fully human. He’s a drakon, which is the son of a pure-blooded dragon and a human female. Dragons came to our world 4000 years ago, had sons with human women and left, leaving their half-breed sons behind. Drakons have the primal instincts and power of the dragon combined with the intellect and emotions of a human.
    this book has more than one genre?
    It’s a paranormal/shapeshifter/contemporary romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    No.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No.
    you love to read?
    YES! I have to read every day or I just don’t feel right.
    you are never late?
    Never. I tend to be early.
    you love pizza?
    Yum. Absolutely. Vegetarian pizza for me.
    you love sushi?
    Never had it and don’t really want to.
    you have a pet?
    No. I’m allergic to cats and my apartment building won’t allow dogs.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Publisher https://entangledpublishing.com/drakon-s-past.html
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786R7LSM/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drakons-past-nj-walters/1127620047
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/drakons-past/id1324091386
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/drakon-s-past

    NJ Walters Social Media

    NJ Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
    Website http://www.njwalters.com
    Blog http://njwalters.blogspot.ca/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NJWaltersAuthor
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters
    Newsletter https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/awakeningdesires/info

     

  • Is It True,  Sweet or Inspirational

    Is It True: Blast from Her Past by Katy Eeten @KatyEeten #RLFblog #Romance

    Is It True: Blast from Her Past by Katy Eeten @KatyEeten #RLFblog #RomanceWelcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Katy Eeten, author of Blast From her Past, a contemporary inspirational romance. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Blast from Her Past

    Genre: Inspirational Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    After a disastrous failed engagement, Sydney Hampson is leaving her past—and her faith—behind to focus on her career instead. Following through with her new, albeit misguided, resolution proves easier said than done when former classmate, and reformed bully, Grant Williams signs on with her company, and they must work closely together.
    Grant Williams gave up his teenage antics years ago, and now he’s looking forward to a future that includes a strong relationship with God. When he realizes he’ll be working with none other than Sydney Hampson—the girl he had a secret crush on throughout high school—he couldn’t be more thrilled. Until he discovers she’s not the same caring, compassionate woman she used to be.
    When a business trip gone awry leaves the pair stranded in the middle of a snowstorm, Grant sees his chance to make things right and put their past wrongs behind them…if only Sydney can get over her distrust of men. And with a conniving coworker intent on destroying Sydney’s happiness, can she put her faith back in God and learn to trust in Grant before she loses her chance at happiness?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    Yes.
    this book is part of a series?
    No, it’s a stand-alone.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes. I have a full-time job and two school-age kids, so I have to squeeze in writing sessions when I can – even late at night.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, but only small stuff. For example, I had to find out if people in North Dakota call it “soda” or “pop,” what could cause a car to suddenly break down, and the distance between various locations in the Dakota states.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No. All humans.
    this book has more than one genre?
    No. It’s a straight-up Christian romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    No. I did take four years of Spanish in high school and two semesters in college, but that was a while ago and I’ve not put it to use.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes. I moved away for several years, but just last year I moved back and bought a house in the same city where I grew up.
    you love to read?
    Yes, but I don’t have a lot of time to do so and it takes a while for me to get sucked into a book. Once I am, I can’t put it down!
    you are never late?
    Well … I used to be overly punctual. Now that I have kids, I’m typically just on time (if I’m lucky!).
    you love pizza?
    Yes!
    you love sushi?
    No. Never had it and never want to. I’m not very adventurous and I don’t like seafood of any kind.
    you have a pet?
    No. Just two kids.

    Where to buy Blast from Her Past

    Publisher http://www.anaiahpress.com/
    Amazon http://bit.ly/EetenBlast
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/BNEetenBlast
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/blast-from-her-past-1
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/787268

    Katy Eeten Social Media

    Katy Eeten lives in southeast Wisconsin with her husband and their two sons. She works full-time in the business world and considers writing to be her outlet. When she’s not working or writing, she enjoys baking, taking walks, and spending time with her family. Blast from Her Past is Katy’s first published book.

    Website https://katyeeten.wordpress.com/

    Blog https://katyeeten.wordpress.com/blog/

    Twitter https://twitter.com/KatyEeten

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/katy.lockwoodeeten

    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Katy-Eeten/e/B0796L1CVK/