• Contemporary,  Series Feature

    Read the series: A Grand Slam Kind of Christmas by LB Joyce @lbjoyceauthor #RLFblog #Contemporary #NewAdult

    Read the series: A Grand Slam Kind of Christmas by LB Joyce @lbjoyceauthor #RLFblog #Contemporary #NewAdultIn LB Joyce’s New Adult romance, A Grand Slam kind of Christmas, life has given Jessie one setback after another. So, she wants to hide away somewhere. But will a chance encounter with a man she doesn’t like, be just what she needs and change her life forever?

    Linda, 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 series.

    A Grand Slam Kind of Christmas in the Holidays in White Oaks Valley

    New Adult/Contemporary
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    Everyone wants to live in a small town. You know, the kind of place movies are made of, happy endings always a given.

    Jessie Carter would be the first to tell you, living in a small town isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. In fact, this was exactly why she left Blossom Falls in the first place. She had big plans. Off to college in New York, she passed the bar and landed a job in one of the most prestigious law firms in Chicago. She was ready to take on the world.

    But things don’t always go as planned.

    Now reeling from a failed relationship and her integrity suddenly under question at the firm, it only takes a hysterical call for help from her nine-months pregnant sister Crystal, to have her packing up and heading home.

    Not for long, though. Not if she can help it.

    As one of the most sought out professional baseball players around, Max Kirby surprised everyone when he signed up with the first team that offered him a long-term contract.

    Yeah… believe it or not, for the next seven years, he plans to call Cleveland his home.

    He shows up the first week of December, eager to get settled, find a place to live. Little did he know an unplanned visit to Blossom Falls would lead him to Jessie. That she almost runs him over is just the start of a Christmas neither will ever forget.

    Which book is this in the series?

    This is book 1 of the series

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    Not quite sure yet, possibly 4.

    How many books are completed?

    There is 1 book completed.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Jessie Carter and Max Kirby

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    This series will celebrate different holidays, each with a new love story, in the towns that make up White Oaks Valley.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    A Grand Slam Kind of Christmas

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    The characters are fun, the type of people you’d like to hang around with. All in a small town setting where everyone looks out for each other.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
    The series, Twelve Months, Twelve Love Stories:
    A Million Decembers
    For the Love of July
    February’s Angel
    Promise Me November
    An Unexpected June
    A January to Remember
    September’s Moonlight Serenade
    Goodbye Heartbreak, Hello May

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01N2AFD4L

    Where to buy A Grand Slam Kind of Christmas

    Publisher LBBibboBooks
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Christmas-Holidays-White-Valley/dp/0960031154
    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/mVgeL
    Independent Book Stores https://bookshop.org/shop/lbjoyce12

    LB Joyce Social Media

    LB Joyce lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. By day, she designs Christmas ornaments and by night, you can find her at her computer, typing her way through her next novel. She’s always loved getting lost in a good book, has redecorated almost every room in her house more times than she would like to admit, never needs a reason to entertain, enjoys baking up a storm in her kitchen, hates housework with a passion and will drive just about anywhere because of her fear of flying.
    Website https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com
    Blog https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/lbjoyceauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLBJoyce
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/LBJoyceAuthor/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lbjoyceauthor/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16082035.L_B_Joyce
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/L-B-Joyce/e/B01N2AFD4L

  • Contemporary

    Read Promise Me November new from LB Joyce @lbjoyceauthor #RLFblog #Contemporary #NewAdult #Romance

    Read Promise Me November new from LB Joyce @lbjoyceauthor #RLFblog #Contemporary #NewAdult #RomanceIt’s November! The perfect time to read Promise Me November, book 4 of the series, Twelve Months, Twelve Love Stories.

    Linda, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Promise Me November

    Promise Me November by LB Joyce

    Genre Contemporary/New Adult

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Carrie Mazzori has never been good at relationships. They always seem to fizzle out before they even begin. But she’s good at what she does for a living. An interior decorator, she’s been nominated for an award. Which means she’s off to New York to attend the awards ceremony.

    But there’s more at stake here than just an award. She’s hoping for a miracle of a whole different kind.

    Chris Gardner lives in New York. From the very first moment he met Carrie at a friend’s wedding last February, he knew she was the woman he’d been waiting for. Even though she hasn’t returned any of his calls, he believes fate will bring them back together. And this time, it will be for good.

    But he’s more than willing to accept the miracle Carrie is searching for.

    The fourth book in the series, Twelve Months, Twelve Love Stories is set primarily in the Midwest. A heartwarming series is filled with a sprinkling of humor, some serious chemistry and a whole lot of love.

    Find out who of this group of friends will be the next to fall in love. And as promised, always a happy ending.Read Promise Me November new from LB Joyce @lbjoyceauthor #RLFblog #Contemporary #NewAdult #Romance
    Book 1 – A Million Decembers
    Book 2 – For the Love of July
    Book 3 – February’s Angel
    Book 4 – Promise Me November
    Book 5 – An Unexpected June
    Book 6 – A January to Remember
    Book 7 – September’s Moonlight Serenade
    Book 8 – Goodbye Heartbreak, Hello May
    Book 9 – Coming Soon!

    LB Joyce lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. A freelance artist by day, with designing Christmas ornaments her specialty, she’s also a writer by night. She loves getting lost in a good book, has redecorated almost every room in her house more times than she’d like to admit, loves baking up a storm in her kitchen, hates housework with a passion and will drive just about anywhere because of her fear of flying.

    To keep up with the news about the series, along with the new series, Holidays in White Oaks Valley (A Grand Slam Kind of Christmas, Book 1, check out the website/blog or Facebook page.

    And, if you have a few minutes, check out the author’s latest LB Bear Christmas Ornament designs and just about everything you ever wanted to know about Christmas at: https://www.facebook.com/LBGlitterGirl/

    Where to buy Promise Me November

    Publisher LJBibboBooks
    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/12months12lovestories4
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VX8BK1V
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/promise-me-november-l-b-joyce/1130150521?ean=2940156593224
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/promise-me-november
    Bookshop (Independent Book Stores) https://bookshop.org/shop/lbjoyce12

    LB Joyce Social Media

    LB Joyce lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. By day, she designs Christmas ornaments and by night, you can find her at her computer, typing her way through her next novel. She’s always loved getting lost in a good book, has redecorated almost every room in her house more times than she would like to admit, never needs a reason to entertain, enjoys baking up a storm in her kitchen, hates housework with a passion and will drive just about anywhere because of her fear of flying.
    Website https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com
    Blog https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/lbjoyceauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLBJoyce
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/LBJoyceAuthor/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lbjoyceauthor/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16082035.L_B_Joyce
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/L-B-Joyce/e/B01N2AFD4L

  • Contemporary,  Meet an Author

    Meet LB Joyce @bibbolinda author of A January to Remember #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Meet LB Joyce @bibbolinda author of A January to Remember #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceLB Joyce, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A January to Remember.

    A January to Remember by LB Joyce

    Twelve Months, Twelve Love Stories

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    It’s been said third time’s a charm and Hannah Michaels was only hours away from making this happen. After a misunderstanding, an unexpected departure and too much time lost before and after, she was more than ready. The first real date Sean had promised was about to happen.

    But then she did something so incredibly stupid. While out for a run, she stepped out in front of a speeding motorcycle. Sailing head-first into a parked car, she was suddenly left with no recollection of the last two years of her life.

    Unfortunately, Sean fell into this void.

    Even though Sean Young had been next in line to take over his family’s cattle ranch in Australia, baseball had always been his first love. His goal to play professionally was realized when an offer by Cleveland had him leaving the ranch and his family behind to fulfill this dream.

    Never did he expect to take one look at Hannah and have her steal his heart. Nor, after returning from an unexpected trip home due to a family emergency, did he think he’d have to start all over again, proving the love they’d shared before her memory loss was still the real thing.

    Will this third time become that promised charm? Will Sean’s persistence pay off?

    A January to Remember is the sixth book of the series, Twelve Months, Twelve Love Stories. See why so many romance novel enthusiasts are hooked on this series and the cast of characters. Get caught up in their stories. Find out who will be the next to fall in love.

    Tell us about yourself as a person.

    What makes you different from other people?

    I have this creative streak that just won’t let up. I want to do a little bit of everything. I’m a freelance artist, with my specialty designing Christmas ornaments. I’ve competed in quite a few recipe contests (Pillsbury Bake-Off, Betty Crocker, Nestles, to name a few), And now I’ve embarked on this writing journey, something I’ve become very passionate about. My mind is always on to the next design, the next story.

    What is your personality type?

    I think most people would say I’m outgoing, but in reality, I’m very shy. I’d rather be the behind-the-scenes person. At any kind of social function, I’m the person who makes sure all the food and drinks are ready to go. I’m very detail minded, something I’m sure drives my family crazy on occasion.

    What is your favorite subject to talk about?

    Even though I don’t have an athletic bone in my body, I love baseball. There is something so All-American about being at the ballpark on a mid-summer night, watching a baseball game.

    What is your favorite meal?

    I love going out for breakfast. If I had my way, I’d eat breakfast for every meal. But this is probably because I am a big coffee drinker and everyone knows, coffee is a must for breakfast.

    Tell us about yourself as a writer.

    What made you want to be a writer?

    I never had any intention of becoming a write. Let along write a novel or a series. But with encouragement from quite a few of the friends I made during my recipe contesting days, one day I sat down and started writing. I’d thought I’d write in a more humorous style, based on my experiences in the contest world I was a part of. But evidently, this was not to be. Instead, I was, suddenly writing a romance novel. I do include quite a bit of humor in what I write. After all, one can’t be serious all the time. Especially when it comes to falling in love.

    What’s your best advice for a new writer?

    Read and research as much information about writing, publishing and marketing as you can. This is even more important if you are thinking about self-publishing your book. Connect with other authors, especially those who write in your genre. And finally? I sincerely believe if you write something good, you’ll eventually come out the winner in the end. It may take time and it’s a lot of hard work, but it’s definitely worth it in the end.

    What are your writing goals for this year?

    I never thought I’d arrive at this point, ready to begin on the seventh book of my series, Twelve Months, Twelve Love Stories. But with book six, A January to Remember, published, I’m more than eager to start on book seven. I began with two main characters in book one, A Million Decembers, and now this number has grown to possibly twenty. I like to keep the readers guessing by introducing the possible main characters in the next book. It makes me happy when readers tell me they can’t wait to read what’s next.

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    https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com

    Where to buy A January to Remember

    Publisher LJBibboBooks
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B0798SF1WG
    UBL https://books2read.com/u/mgGpVq

    LB Joyce Social Media

    LB Joyce lives in Chagrin Falls, Ohio with her husband Dan. She attended Ohio State University, where she studied fine arts. A freelance artist by day, with designing Christmas ornaments her specialty, she’s also a writer by night. She has participated in numerous baking competitions and has quite a few wins to her name. She hates housework with a passion, has re-decorated every room in her house more times than she’d like to admit, hates housework with a passion and will drive just about anywhere because of her fear of flying. She will always keep her promise to add humor in her writing.
    Website https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com
    Blog https://www.lbjoyceauthor.com/blog
    Twitter https://twitter.com/bibbolinda
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBJoyceAuthor/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/LBJoyceAuthor/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ljbibbo/
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/L.-B.-Joyce/e/B01N2AFD4L/