• Boxed Sets,  Contemporary

    Hot Beach Romance: Sand, Sunshine and Sizzle #boxedset by @emkayconnor #RLFblog

    This quick interview includes info about the author, and
    introduces the story.

    About the Author

    EmKay Connor is an award-winning
    romance author and freelance writer.
    She is a member of Romance Writers
    of America and numerous RWA chapters, including RWA-San Diego, Outreach
    International RWA, Yellow Rose RWA and RWA Kiss of Death. A firm believer in
    paying it forward (and backward and sideways), she has served as president,
    vice president, secretary, newsletter editor, workshop presenter and committee
    chair at the local and national level.
    An exuberant and outgoing type who
    doesn’t do well with just a desk and a computer for company, EmKay is a
    participant of several critique groups. She is a founder and alumni of Pro-SAC
    (PRO-Seeking Authors Commit), a page-producing work group headquartered at the
    Mira Mesa Panera in San Diego, CA.
    Her manuscripts have finaled and
    won in numerous contests, including Spring Into Romance, The Unpublished Beacon
    and RWA’s prestigious Golden Heart.
    She lives and writes in
    northeastern Florida.

    Interview with EmKay Connor

    Why did you write
    this book?
    I saw an invitation on Facebook to participate in a box set
    featuring steamy beach reads. I’d been plotting a new series and this was the
    perfect opportunity to launch the Hideaway Bay series. The first four novellas
    feature the Delaney sisters-Joy, Hope, Grace and Faith. Each has a secret that
    is ultimately revealed when they journey to Hideaway Bay, a tropical Caribbean
    resort.
    What is your favorite
    genre to read?
    In addition to writing romance, I work as an author
    assistant to several romance authors. That means I read a lot of romantic
    fiction, across all genres, in the course of my day job. When I’m on my own
    time, I read Robert Crais, Stuart Woods and good post-apocalyptic fiction. I’ve
    recently discovered the Purge of Babylon series by Sam Sisavath.
    Who is your favorite
    character from fiction (not including your own)?
    While I love Elvis Cole and Joe Pike (Robert Crais
    characters), one of the most charming and engaging heroines I’ve ever
    encountered is Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum.
    What are you working
    on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?
    I’m currently working on the remaining novellas in the
    Hideaway Bay series, but I tend to have several projects in the works
    simultaneously. The best way to stay in touch and see what’s next is to connect
    with me on social media.

    About the Book

    Title Finding Joy featured in Hot Beach Romance: Sand,
    Sunshine and Sizzle Box Set
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Authors Tawdra Kandle, Jami Davenport, Lisa Marie Rice,
    Chris Almeida, Cecilia Aubrey, Emkay Connor, Jenna Dales, Sylvie Fox, Amber
    Lin, Alannah Lynne, Éirinn Brennan, Layla Wilcox, Suzanne Rock, Nancy Warren,
    Margaret Taylor, Scarlett Metal
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Buy This Book

    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hot-beach-romance-tawdra-kandle/1121923239
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-hotbeachromancesandsunshineandsizzle-1819248-166.html
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/hot-beach-romance-sand-sunshine-and-sizzle-1
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id991035178
    GooglePlay https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Chris_Almeida_Hot_Beach_Romance_Sand_Sunshine_and?id=fBNFCQAAQBAJ

    Author Social Media

  • RLF Gems

    RLF Gems: Blog Stats for Nov 2012

    Our usual bright colored turquoise gem is missing today and
    I have substituted a red ribbon in honor of World AIDS Day. Please visit http://worldaidsday.org for more
    information on how you can help.
    November on Romance Lives Forever saw twelve author
    interviews, four character interviews, two book releases, and six articles, for
    a total of twenty-five posts in a thirty day month. Here are the top five posts
    (judging by page hits). There were ties at fifth place. I’m not surprised to
    find that the five posts include two of the four character interviews. These
    seem to be very popular with readers.
    1. Salute
    to Author Veterans
    — featuring authors who served in the armed forces
    2. Delaney
    Diamond
    – Author Interview
    3. Kristina
    Knight
    – Character Interview
    4. EM
    Lynley
    — Save Room for Ice Cream (article)
    5. Tara
    Lain — Article
    5. Jami
    Davenport
    — Character Interview
    Special Mention this month for a unique post: Bellakentuky
    for “Scifi: Matter of the Mind.” Worth a second read.
    Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
    name are:
    Ciar Cullen, Ivy
    Bateman, Jane Wakely, June Kramin, KC Klein, Krystal Shannan, Margaret Lesh, Patricia
    Yager Delegrange, Raine Delight, Sara Daniel, Sharon Hamilton, Susan Jaymes, Tina
    Gayle, Toni Noel, Xavier Axelson

    My thanks to all who took part this month.

  • Christmas or Holiday

    Character Interview: Blake @jamidavenport #christmas #romance

    Love at First Snow.

    Jami Davenport, welcome to Romance Lives Forever.
    Let’s talk about your book, Love at First Snow.
    Genre: Contemporary Romance (Holiday Romance, Christmas Romance, Lunchbox Romance)
    Buy links: http://boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/love-first-snow
    Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group
    Cover artist: Chris Keeslar
    Length: 13,050 words
    Heat rating: 3 out of 5
    Tagline: A Christmas Miracle
    Blurb:
    Four years ago, NHL defenseman
    Blake Daniels lost his entire family in a floatplane crash. This Christmas a snowstorm
    and a small gray kitten will lead him to life, love, and a whole new shot at happiness.
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and
    occupations?
    Dr. Sarah Whitney (32) Veterinarian
    Blake Daniels (34) Former NHL Hockey Player

    Interview With Blake Daniels

    Tell us about yourself. What
    are you like?
    For a long time, I was
    driven and focused on my hockey career. After the tragedy four years ago in which
    I lost my entire family, I spent the next four years floundering like a ship lost
    at sea. My career went down the tank, and my personal life was even worse. Meeting
    Sarah this Christmas changed all of that. Now I have a direction and a future that’s
    bright. I’ll be opening a little bistro on one of the islands (San Juan Islands) because I love to cook.
    What do you think is your strongest
    point?
    I think my kindness
    to animals and others.
    Do you have a weakness? (If
    so, what do you think it is? What does your lover think it is? What does your enemy
    think it is?)
    I think my weakness
    is my tendency to close up when things get tough and keep everything inside. I’m
    pretty sure she’d agree with that, though she’s better at getting me to open up
    than anyone else I’ve ever met except my mother. The only enemies I’ve ever made
    were on the ice. They’d say I was a ruthless hockey player in my earlier days.
    What drives you to do the things
    you do? What makes you want to be the “good guy?”
    I was raised by a loving,
    caring family and parents who set a good example for me every day of their lives.
    I constantly strive to be the son who would make them proud.
    Forward Passes
    What’s your favorite guilty
    pleasure?
    A naked Sarah and warm
    chocolate fudge at the same time.
    If you didn’t know how old you
    were how old would you be?
    About sixteen when I’m
    with Sarah.
    A biography has been written
    about you. What do you think the title would be in six words or less?
    He overcame Tragedy
    to Love Again
    If money were not an object,
    where would you most like to live?
    Right where I am (Washington State’s
    San Juan Islands)
    What song would best describe
    your life?
    Garth Brooks’ “The Dance”
    If you were a tool, what would
    people use you to do?
    I’d be a hammer because
    I hope I’d be used to build things and make life better.
    Picture yourself as a store.
    Considering your personality and lifestyle, what type of products would be sold
    there?
    Definitely a grocery
    store, but one that sold hard-to-find items and fresh produce.
    As a child, what was your favorite
    thing about school?
    After the final bell
    rang and going to hockey practice.
    Tell us an embarrassing story
    that has to do with a pet. If you have no pets, a story about a significant other
    will do
    .
    My sister had a schnauzer
    that had it in for me. One time at family reunion, he peed on my jeans’ leg. I never
    noticed it but everyone else did. My brother managed to get it all on video.
    If you came with a warning label,
    what would it say?
    Beware, this man will
    seduce you with whispered promises and great food.

    Please Fill in the Blanks as Blake

    I love pizza with all meat.
    I’m always ready for dinner and sex.
    When I’m alone, I like to read or watch sports.
    You’d never be able to tell, but I’m actually
    pretty romantic.
    If I had a halo it
    would be surprising.
    If I could go back and win the Stanley Cup I’d be
    one happy man.
    I can never forget because they meant
    too much.

    About the Author

    An advocate of happy
    endings, Jami Davenport writes sexy romantic comedy, sports hero romances, and equestrian
    fiction. Jami lives on a small farm near Puget Sound with her Green Beret-turned-plumber
    husband, a Newfoundland
    cross with a tennis ball fetish, a prince disguised as an orange tabby cat, and
    an opinionated Hanoverian mare.
    Jami works in IT for
    her day job and is a former high school business teacher and dressage rider. In
    her spare time, she maintains her small farm and socializes whenever the opportunity
    presents itself. An avid boater, Jami has spent countless hours in the San Juan Islands, a common setting in her books. In her opinion,
    it is the most beautiful place on earth.
    Jami Davenport

    Previous Books

    Fourth and Goal (Book
    1 in the Seattle
    Lumberjacks Series)
    Forward Passes (Book
    2 in the Seattle
    Lumberjacks Series)

    Books Coming Soon

    Down by Contact (Book
    3 in the Seattle
    Lumberjacks Series)

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