• Is It True,  Regency

    Is It True: The Vicar’s Deadly Sin by Miguelina Perez #RLFblog

    Is It True: The Vicar's Deadly Sin by Miguelina Perez #RLFblogPlay Is It True with today’s guest Miguelina Perez, author of The Vicar’s Deadly Sin, a Regency 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.

    The Vicar’s Deadly Sin is a romance mystery. Two young friends fancy themselves detectives in 1815 when young ladies should be learning to needle point and cook.
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
    Genre: Romance mystery
    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?
    Yes
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, a lot of research.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example) No.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. Not only Romance but Historical.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes, I do. Spanish and English
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew in Brooklyn, New York.
    you love to read?
    I am afraid I do. Reason for fear, with writing I have very little time to read.
    you are never late?
    That is true. I think being late unless not of your own doing is rude.
    you love pizza?
    I do. New York style pizza. Mamma Lucia’s is either the closest or the better pizza.
    you love sushi?
    No. The first time I tried I got food poisoning.
    you have a pet?
    Yes. Her name is Molly. She is a rescue.

    Miguelina Perez Social Media

    Ms. Miguelina Perez is a writer, and jewelry artist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of the District of Columbia. As a jewelry artist one of her lariats was showcased in the San Antonio Express-News. She has won several awards including a critical Writing award for an essay on the gender roles of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn and Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.
    Several of her poems have been published in anthologies, and she was named “Poet of Year in 1995”. She finished her first book, The Vicar’s Deadly Sin – a Regency romance mystery, the first of a seven-part serial based on the Seven Deadly Sins.
    Currently, she is editing the sequel to the Vicar’s Deadly Sin, “Angel’s Lust.” She has begun work on a new contemporary romance thriller called “A Hero of Her Own.”
    Website http://miguelinaperezauthor.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/MPerezAuthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miguelina.perezauthor
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/miguelinaperezauthor/pins/
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Miguelina-Perez/e/B00BJP7KB2/

     

  • Contemporary,  Is It True

    Is It True: Along Came Dani by Diane Saxon @Diane_Saxon #RLFblog #contemporary romance

    Play Is It True with today’s guest Diane Saxon, author of Along Came Dani, a Contemporary 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.

    Deserted by her boyfriend, labeled a tramp, and thrown out of her family home, a pregnant sixteen-year-old Dani Westin left behind a life she would rather forget.

    In a small town where relationships are close and gossip rife, Dani tries to find a place for herself and her daughter, despite the early influences of her upbringing and the neglect of her mother.

    With help from Aunt Jessie and Hairway to Heaven, Dani works hard, keeps quiet, and flies under the radar, ever conscious of the town’s disapproval. Until the day she soaks the local deputy sheriff to the skin, grabs herself a whole load of unwanted attention, and appreciates what a real man is made of.

    After his first encounter with the defensive sixteen-year-old Dani, Deputy Sheriff Sean Swann has kept his distance from the luscious hair stylist. Not afraid of the trauma she might inflict on his person, he’s more concerned about the damage she may do to his heart.

    For years he’s waited, but when he considers the time is right, Sean makes his move, undeterred by the disasters that come his way. Patient but determined, Sean realizes Dani needs to leave behind her past for them to have a future.

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    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 is actually my twelfth published.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes. It’s book five in my Atlantic Divide Series
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    I always lose sleep when I’m writing. It goes with the territory, I’m afraid most of my plot lines come to me in my semi-awake state.
    you did research for this book?
    Not so much this one as I already have much of my “world” created in previous books, although hairdressing was something I took great pleasure in studying.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Oh yeah, we have a puppy who likes to pee indiscriminately.
    this book has more than one genre?
    No, it is pure contemporary romance, although there’s a good dash of humor.

    you speak more than one language?
    Afraid not, languages are a decided weakness with me.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I was born in Lincolnshire and soon moved to Africa.
    you love to read?
    Absolutely. I inhale books.
    you are never late?
    I try not to be.
    you love pizza?
    Nope. Pizza is never my first choice.
    you love sushi?
    Yuk, absolutely not.
    you have a pet?
    Many. A Dalmatian, a black Labrador, a one-eyed kitty, a big ginger cat, two kittens, seven chickens – a husband and two daughters ?
    Where can we find your book online?
    Publisher : Hartwood Publishing.
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Along-Came-Dani-Atlantic-Divide-ebook/dp/B0762MHCR3/
    Amazon UK : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Along-Came-Dani-Atlantic-Divide-ebook/dp/B0762MHCR3/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/along-came-dani-diane-saxon/1127205215
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/along-came-dani

    Diane Saxon Social Media

    Diane Saxon lives in the Shropshire countryside with her tall, dark, handsome husband, two gorgeous daughters, a Dalmatian, one-eyed kitten, ginger cat, four chickens and a new black Labrador puppy called Beau, whose name has been borrowed for her hero in For Heaven’s Cakes.

    After working for years in a demanding job, on-call and travelling great distances, Diane gave it all up when her husband said “follow that dream”.

    Having been hidden all too long, her characters have burst forth demanding plot lines of their own and she’s found the more she lets them, the more they’re inclined to run wild.

    Website http://dianesaxon.com
    Blog http://www.dianesaxon.com/blogspot
    Twitter https://twitter.com/Diane_Saxon
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authordianesaxon
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7122072.Diane_Saxon
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diane-Saxon/e/B00DDL4C5W/

     

  • Contemporary,  Is It True

    Is It True: Too True To Be Good by Mary E Thompson @authormet #RLFblog #contemporary

    Play Is It True with today’s guest Mary E Thompson, author of Too True To Be Good, a Contemporary 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.

    His life was good…

    Zach Bennett was content to go to work, hang out with his family and friends, and entertain a woman once in a while. As his family found love all around him, he was content to stay single. Unattached. Happy.

    Besides, he had enough to worry about with a new chef breathing down his neck for his job.

    She faced the truth every day…

    Gianna Brooks always wanted to work with people. She saw enough growing up to know kids need all the help they can get. They deserved to be safe. Loved. Happy.

    Which is why she’s determined to get her new client into a forever home.

    But the truth isn’t always good…

    The last thing Zach needs is a little girl showing up on his doorstep claiming she’s his. Her social worker hot on her heels, and demanding a place to stay, definitely doesn’t make it any better. Especially with Gianna’s curvy body and bedroom eyes, and his daughter’s sad sweetness, making him consider keeping both of them.

    Gianna knows she should run. Zach knows he should send them away. But neither of them can resist the pull toward the other.

     

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    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 is my 36th book.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes. This is the fifth book in the Raise A Glass series, where nine cousins find love on their vineyard in the Finger Lakes in central New York.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes! Way too much unfortunately!
    you did research for this book?
    Yes. I spent three days in the Finger Lakes touring vineyards and learning more about the area. I also read a lot of books about the area, and of course, about making wine. There might have been some sampling in there, too!
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No. All characters are human.
    this book has more than one genre?
    No. It’s pretty straight contemporary romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    No. I wish!
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes! I lived in South Carolina for seventeen years, but two and a half years ago, my family moved back to the area I grew up in New York.
    you love to read?
    Yes. Absolutely! Sometimes I think I read more than I write, which is not good!
    you are never late?
    Ugh, no. I wish I was never late, but it’s one of those things I’m bad about.
    you love pizza?
    Yes. Although I’m pretty simple and like cheese and pepperoni most of the time. Adventurous for me on a pizza is adding some bell peppers!
    you love sushi?
    No. I’ve sampled some and like it, but wouldn’t say I love it!
    you have a pet?
    Yes. One solid gray cat named Zada. She’s fourteen and not very friendly, but she’s a part of the family so we just warn visitors not to get too close!
    Where can we find your book online?
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VDYHK2/
    Barnes and Noble http://barnesandnoble.com/s/2940158590726
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/too-true-to-be-good/id1272226740?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/too-true-to-be-good

    Mary E Thompson Social Media

    Mary E Thompson grew up loving to read, like a good little girl. Many nights she would fall asleep with the flashlight still turned on as she hid under the covers trying to finish the last few pages of a book. As an adult, the light from her ereader means she doesn’t need a flashlight, but she still stays up way too late to finish a book.

    When Mary’s not reading, she’s playing with her two kids or living out her own real life romance novel with her hubby. She has a weakness for chocolate, especially when it’s paired with peanut butter, and has been known to have a bad day just because there’s no chocolate in the house. Unless there’s wine. Then everything is okay.

    Mary grew up in Buffalo, New York and swears she’s the only local to never ski or snowboard. Soccer was always her sport, with a couple adventures white water rafting and skydiving to keep things interesting. Mary moved to South Carolina for college but missed Buffalo every day. Yeah, she thinks she’s crazy, too. She somehow convinced her South Carolina born and bred hubby to return to Buffalo to raise their kids and live out their lives. He’s still not sure what he was thinking.
    Website http://maryethompson.com
    Blog http://maryethompson.com/blog
    Twitter http://twitter.com/authormet
    Facebook http://facebook.com/authormaryethompson
    Pinterest http://pinterest.com/metdaisy7
    Goodreads http://goodreads.com/maryethompson
    Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/maryethompson
    Newsletter http://maryethompson.com/fiction-free/

  • Is It True,  Suspense

    Is It True: Who the — am I? by Stephen Bentley @StephenBentley8 #RLFblog #crimefiction

    Is It True: Who the -- am I? by Stephen Bentley @StephenBentley8 #RLFblog #crimefictionPlay Is It True with today’s guest Stephen Bentley, author of Who the — am I?, a crime fiction book. 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.
    This surely has to be a first! Crime fiction about an undercover cop written by a former undercover cop!
    From a UK bestselling author, Stephen Bentley, comes a fictional undercover cop, Steve Regan, following on the success of his true crime undercover cop memoir ‘Undercover: Operation Julie – The Inside Story.’
    Steve Regan, undercover detective, is tempted by the riches of drug smuggling so he can be free of debt, police bureaucracy, and help a loved one. He wonders whether he can go ‘rogue’ and cross the line.
    Regan gets involved in one deal with a Miami-based drug lord. But is everyone who they say they are?
    Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment, from an author who knows how to suck you into a story.
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Genre: Crime Fiction
    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. It is the first of a trilogy.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No. I sleep no matter what J
    you did research for this book?
    No. It was based on my real life undercover cop days.
    some characters in this book are not human?
    (pets for example)
    Not so, although some of the characters are swines.
    this book has more than one genre?
    No
    you speak more than one language?
    Oui, mais parle seulement un peu Francais.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No. I grew up in England and now live in the Philippines.
    you love to read?
    Yes. I have always loved reading. As a kid I used to read food labels or bill boards if I didn’t have a book. Then I got hooked on Dickens and Steinbeck in particular.
    you are never late?
    No not really. I hate being late for anything. I also hate people keeping me waiting without good reason.
    you love pizza?
    Yes especially the olives and pepperoni. Oh! Nearly forgot jalapenos.
    you love sushi?
    Yes. I adore it.
    you have a pet?
    No. We do have a feral cat lives in our roof space at home. She isn’t a pet as she won’t let anyone near her. Shame, as she is a beautiful tabby. We feed her though.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Who-Steve-Regan-Undercover-Book-ebook/dp/B075N3158G/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/who-the-f-ck-am-i-stephen-bentley/1127106790
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/who-the-f-ck-am-i/id1291849818?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ph/en/ebook/who-the-f-ck-am-i-1
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/751045

    Stephen Bentley Social Media

    Former UK Detective Sergeant, undercover cop, barrister (trial counsel). Now a writer, author, blogs at HuffPost UK.

    Author of ‘Undercover: Operation Julie – The Inside Story’ – an Amazon UK bestselling book about his undercover days on one of the world’s largest drug busts.

    Lives in the Philippines, enjoys the beaches and a cold beer and follows “his team”, Liverpool Football Club from afar.
    Website https://www.stephenbentley/info
    Twitter https://twitter.com/StephenBentley8
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/stephenbentley47
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5245609.Stephen_Bentley
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Bentley/e/B01CNPG7K6/

     

  • Is It True,  Vampire

    Is It True: Eternal Brothers by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR

    Play Is It True with today’s guest NJ Walters, author of Eternal Brothers, a paranormal vampire 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.

    When an anonymous late-night tip sends reporter Sophia Daring to the cemetery, she isn’t prepared for what she finds there—a grisly murder scene and the body of a woman completely drained of blood. Sophia’s never been scared off a story before, but this time all the clues point to one disturbing conclusion: this was the work of the mysterious and dangerous Dalakis brothers. And just as unsettling for the fiercely independent Sophia is the irresistible pull of the stranger also working the case, the sensually compelling Zane York.

    A ex-cop, Zane has made it his personal mission to prove that the secretive Dalakis family are powerful vampires and ruthless killers. But when his investigation takes him to New Orleans and their latest victim, he begins to suspect that the Dalakis are being framed by an enemy as dark and mysterious as they are. And even as he struggles with his doubts about the family, there’s no doubt about his hungry response to the hauntingly beautiful Sophia. He knows he must make her his own, whatever the cost.

    As the smoldering chemistry between Sophia and Zane ignites in a delirious haze of passion, they will find themselves immersed in the Dalakis family secrets and the trail of murder that leads to their door. And as their fears and suspicions war with an unquenchable desire, she and Zane will discover that a secret from the past may pose the deadliest threat yet…

    *This is a revised edition of a previous published book.*
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Genre: Paranormal Romance (vampire)

    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. I’ve lost track of how many I’ve written.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, this is the 4th book of the Dalakis Passion vampire series.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No. The characters didn’t keep me up at night, surprisingly enough, considering they’re up all night and sleep all day.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Yes. Many of the characters are vampires.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. This book is a paranormal romance, but it’s erotic too.
    you speak more than one language?
    No. I wish I did.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No
    you love to read?
    A huge YES!
    you are never late?
    Yes. I’m always early.
    you love pizza?
    Yes. Who doesn’t? I love a good thin crust vegetarian pizza.
    you love sushi?
    I’ve never actually had it and have no desire to try.
    you have a pet?
    No
    Where can we find your book online?
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DHK161/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eternal-brothers-nj-walters/1019316301
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/eternal-brothers-1
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/752959

    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

     

  • Contemporary,  Is It True

    Is It True: Chasing Xander by Lexi Lawton @Lexi_Lawton #RLFblog #Romance #Contemporary

    Play Is It True with today’s guest Lexi Lawton, author of Chasing Xander , a contemporary New Adult 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.
    Kylie Quinn is positive nothing could be more embarrassing on her first day of college than having her unmentionables go sprawling across campus. She was wrong. Very wrong. Having a super-sexy co-ed twirl them around his finger like he’s privy to all of Victoria’s Secrets is so much worse.
    Xander Collins has met his match with Kylie—she’s gorgeous, smart, sarcastic as
    hell, and doesn’t give a damn that he’s loaded. She’s also a virgin. And he doesn’t do virgins. Been there, done that, and he’s still paying for it. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be friends, despite the fact her flirty moves leave him with balls a shade of blue he never knew existed.
    Kylie is special, and she deserves more than his typical “one and done” routine. But as his life implodes and his not-so-brilliant plan to take things slow blows up in his face, he’s at risk of losing everything—including Kylie. Now he must decide if everything he’s been fighting so hard for is worth it without her by his side.
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Genre: Contemporary NA Romance
    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. My first book is Trusting Tanner.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes—The Collins Brothers Series, although each book can be read out of order.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes.
    you did research for this book?
    Very little. Only for one scene. I had to look up names of alcoholic drinks.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No.
    this book has more than one genre?
    No
    you speak more than one language?
    No. I took five years of Spanish throughout high school, but I barely remember any of it.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No. I grew up in New York, but I now live in Michigan.
    you love to read?
    YES!
    you are never late?
    No. I never used to be…and then I had kids. Now I’m always late.
    you love pizza?
    YES! The more cheese the better.
    you love sushi?
    No. I’ve honestly never tried it, but the idea of raw fish? No thanks.
    you have a pet?
    Yes. I have four pit bulls and two cats.
    Where can we find your book online?
    Publisher https://entangledpublishing.com/chasing-xander.html
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Xander-Collins-Brothers-Lawton-ebook/dp/B075WXLM3R/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chasing-xander-lexi-lawton/1127143119
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/chasing-xander/id1289280559?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/chasing-xander

    Lexi Lawton Social Media

    Born and raised in Central New York, Lexi Lawton is an only child who found companionship in books. When she was old enough to put pen to paper, she began writing her own stories of love, suspense, and heartbreak. She hasn’t stopped since. Represented by Dawn Dowdle of Blue Ridge Literary Agency, Lexi is actively pursuing her dreams of publication.

    Today, Lexi lives in Michigan with her husband, four kids, four pit bulls, and two cats. When she’s not writing, she enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family and friends, and obsessively listening to anything by Luke Bryan.
    Website http://www.lexilawton.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/Lexi_Lawton
    Facebook https://facebook.com/LexiLawtonAuthor
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Lexi-Lawton/e/B071HB62WD/
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/b96e5X