• Book Release,  Military

    Naughty Heroes: In and Out of Uniform by the Naughty Literati @NaughtyLiterati #RLFblog #NewRelease #militaryromance

    Naughty Heroes: In and Out of Uniform by the Naughty Literati @NaughtyLiterati #RLFblog #NewRelease #militaryromance NJ Walters, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about the new Naughty Literati book.

    Naughty Heroes: In and Out of Uniform by the Naughty Literati

    Genre Contemporary Military Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Marine On A Mission
    NJ Walters

    When Mitch McCoy left rural Kentucky to join the U.S. Marines he never thought he’d return. Now he’s undercover with a state drug task force. He’s not only facing his past, but also Sara Hawkins, the woman who broke his heart. This investigation will risk their lives and their hearts.

    Sex Bomb
    Nicole Austin

    From first sight I knew Marine Lieutenant Harlie Savage wasn’t fragile like a flower—she was fragile like a bomb. Definitely not some princess who needed to be saved, either. She was a queen who only lacked a sword, and I vowed to be her weapon.

    Her Soldier Of Fortune
    Belle Scarlett

    Leia has no idea who ex-Marine Major Tate McIntyre is when he saves her life in a dark alley. Yet Tate’s certain Leia is his to have, hold, and protect. He vows to keep her safe at any cost. His only price is her heart. Semper Fi!

    The Night Watchman
    Katherine Kingston

    A disabled vet rescues a woman on a mission to collect evidence, saving her from the men chasing her. As Jace and Shannon race to survive and outwit a traitor, a deep connection grows between them. But staying alive long enough to explore the attraction will take everything they’ve got.

    Military Blues
    Elizabeth Lapthorne

    Luke is struggling to recover from a career shattering IED blast that sees him permanently discharged. Milly’s career self-destructed and she’s moved cities in the hopes of starting again. Can this new life and new relationship be a second chance for them both?

    Why did you write this book?

    I’m thrilled to be approached to be a part of this boxed set with the other members of the Naughty Literati. Military men and women lend themselves to romance novels. I had such fun writing Marine on a Mission, a action-packed, sexy novella. And you can pre-order it for the special price of 99-cents. Price will go up after release.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    Romance, of course. Within the genre, I love to read contemporary, romantic suspense, historical, paranormal, and even some fantasy. One of the things I love about the genre—it has something for everyone.

    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?

    It’s pretty much impossible to pick just one character. I have so many favorites. One of my favorite couples has to be Eve Dallas and Roarke from J.D. Robb’s In Death series. They are seriously badass, but far from perfect. Watching the evolution of their relationship over so many books has been a wonderful journey. I grab these books as soon as they’re released.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I’m working on a new paranormal series for one of my publishers. Should have several books in the series releasing in 2020. I’m really excited about it.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    As I said, you’ll see two, possibly three books in a new paranormal series releasing in 2020. (More details when I get the final blurbs and dates.) I’m also part of the Naughty Temptations: Collection Four releasing in February. That contains two novellas that have been unavailable for some time. That’s all I have nailed down for now.

    Where to buy Naughty Heroes: In and Out of Uniform

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z29RCY1/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1134068523
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1483388473
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/naughty-heroes
    Universal Links https://books2read.com/u/b5QgqA

    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.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/N.J.WaltersAuthor
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/gdblg5

     

  • Military,  Suspense

    Based on a true story: The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick @lmhedrick #RLFblog #Thriller #Romance

    Based on a true story: The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick @lmhedrick #RLFblog #Thriller #RomanceLM Hedrick, 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 book.

    The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick

    Genre Thriller Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Abandoned by his part-Cherokee Ma, Charlie Kincaid escapes servitude with his uncle. He jumps a boxcar, accompanied by his schoolmate Roxy, who is escaping troubles of her own. Charlie becomes a US Navy Diver.
    Mattie Blanc is from a genteel New Zealand family. But when her brother’s friend persuades her to take a ride, it all goes horribly wrong. Desperate, she flees her family’s stifling expectations for a new life in Auckland.
    After the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, Charlie sets sail for Auckland aboard the USS Rigel. And there she is, the girl of his dreams. Mattie is everything that Roxy isn’t—sophisticated, tender, and patient. But the war intervenes… Rigel embarks for the Pacific war zones.
    Charlie’s letters are sporadic. Mattie is tormented by doubts; did he truly love her, or was it only a dream?
    The Rigel Affair produces a rip-roaring wartime romance and chilling danger unknown to most.

    Where to buy The Rigel Affair

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rigel-Affair-Award-Winning-Chilling-Rip-Roaring/dp/0473474875/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-rigel-affair-l-m-hedrick/1129687245

    LM Hedrick Social Media

    Lynette grew up listening to her mother Mattie’s stories about her WW2 love for US Navy Diver Charlie. She used Mattie’s 30 letters from Charlie, and together with her insightful editor/advisor husband, Bud, they completed extensive research to give reality to The Rigel Affair. Lynette has published multiple short stories for NZ magazines. Both Lynette and Bud have completed numerous Creative Writing courses at Auckland University. Lynette is an accomplished expressionist Artist, with works sold internationally.
    Website https://lmhedrick.com/
    Blog https://lmhedrick.com/homepage/blog/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/lmhedrick
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lmhedrick/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.nz/lynette5567/pins/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45298641-the-rigel-affair
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B071GJSRBC
    Newsletter https://lmhedrick.com/homepage/contact/

     

  • Author Interviews,  Military

    Sha Renee, author of Forbidden Kisses, shares 20 Ways to Say I Love You #Romance #ValentinesDay #RLFblog

    Sha Renee, author of Forbidden Kisses, shares 20 Ways to Say I Love You #Romance #ValentinesDay #RLFblogSha Renée, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy Valentine’s Day! So glad to have you here! Can’t wait to read your thoughts on saying “I love you” three of the most important words ever spoken.

    20 Ways to Say I Love You by Sha Renée

    Valentine’s Day is here, which means many of us are thinking about love, romance and the best way to say those three special words to those who mean the most to us. Of course, it’s a good idea to tell our loved ones how we feel not just on Valentine’s Day, but on any day throughout the year. And while an sparkly gift or elaborate display of fanciness is sometimes nice to receive, let’s not forget that there are several inexpensive or free ways to show someone we care.
    Here are twenty ways to say I love you s– not just for your significant other; don’t forget your friends, family members, coworkers and more.

     

    1 Put a note in your kid’s lunch box telling them how awesome they are.

    2 Leave a sexy note on the steering wheel in your husband’s car.

    3 Buy your teen’s favorite candy bar and leave it in the fridge with a sweet note.

    4 Buy coffee for your boss.

    5 Run a hot bubble bath for your mom and add lavender bath oil.

    6 Stop by your sister’s house and prepare a meal for her family before heading home.

    7 Take care of your friend’s kids so she can go to the nail salon.

    8 Pick up your grandkids for a sleepover at your house, so your son or daughter can go out for date night.

    9 Clear the snow from your dad’s car before he leaves for work.

    10 Call or text your grandmother and tell her about your job, your boyfriend or a movie you watched.

    11 Compliment a random stranger in the Target check-out line.

    12 Offer to help someone at work or school.

    13 Buy lunch for a homeless person.

    14 Visit someone in a patient care facility and read to them or play a card game.

    15 Print out a cool photo from your phone or download from the internet. Add text and create a card. Mail it to your brother… even if he lives in the same house with you.

    16 Draw a picture with crayons and mail it to a small child… even if they live in the same house with you. They love getting mail.

    17 If you’re teen or a pre-teen, hug your mom… for longer than two seconds.

    18 Initiate spontaneous sex with your significant other.

    19 Post a review for an author whose book you enjoyed reading.

    20 Watch this video and then kiss her like this. (note: this is a racy video!)

    Sha Renée Social Media

    Sha Renée is a native New Yorker who joined the US Navy right after high school. She now lives in New Jersey where she creates stories on the pages where duty, honor and passion unite.
    The mother of three delights in meeting readers as well as networking with fellow authors, so she’ll attend a book-signing event or conference whenever she can. She’s the creator and organizer of a local writing group in her community, Emerging Authors of New Jersey and is the organizer of the Princeton, NJ chapter of Shut Up & Write! ™.

    As a nature lover, Sha enjoys spending time outdoors, usually with a camera in her hands. She has a passion for motorcycles and sports cars and is a fan of auto racing, military air shows and The X Games – pretty much any high-speed activity involving wheels or wings.
    She hates cooking, loves music and believes every day should include a cup of hot coffee and a glass of chilled wine.
    Sha Renée is the author of Forbidden Kisses.

    Where to buy Forbidden Kisses

    Forbidden Kisses is a Military Romance staring Ethan and Layla, both members of the US Navy. After meeting in a coffee shop while each of them is off duty, they fall for one another before either realizes the other’s military status. He’s an officer and she’s an enlisted member. A personal relationship between them is prohibited by military law under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Once they discover their romance is forbidden, they’re faced with a heart-wrenching decision: They can follow the rules or follow their hearts.
    Amazon http://bit.ly/FKGuest

    Print http://bit.ly/FKPaperback

     

    Sha Renée Social Media

    Sha Renée is a native New Yorker who joined the US Navy right after high school. She now lives in New Jersey where she creates stories on the pages where duty, honor and passion unite.
    The mother of three delights in meeting readers as well as networking with fellow authors, so she’ll attend a book-signing event or conference whenever she can. She’s the creator and organizer of a local writing group in her community, Emerging Authors of New Jersey and is the organizer of the Princeton, NJ chapter of Shut Up and Write!™. As a nature lover, Sha enjoys spending time outdoors, usually with a camera in her hands. She has a passion for motorcycles and sports cars and is a fan of auto racing, military air shows and The X Games – pretty much any high-speed activity involving wheels or wings.
    She hates cooking, loves music and believes every day should include a cup of hot coffee and a glass of chilled wine.
    Sha Renée is the author of Forbidden Kisses, a Military Romance staring Ethan and Layla, both members of the US Navy.
    Website http://sharenee.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/ShaShaRenee
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shasplace
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sha_renee_author
    Newsletter http://bit.ly/ShaNews

  • Book Release,  Christmas or Holiday

    Christmas Vows by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #ChristmasRomance

    Christmas Vows by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #ChristmasRomanceLivia Quinn, 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 book.

    Christmas Vows by Livia Quinn

    Genre Military Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
    Love isn’t the only thing that happens when you least expect it.
    Delilah and Luc and Samantha and Jed are looking forward to their special day, a double Christmas wedding at the Calloway Farm with their friends and family in attendance. And Beau and Maddie are expecting their baby. Great news, right? But after the women go missing with a storm approaching, and a desperate soldier threatens everyone, the men in their lives scramble to make sure Maddie’s delivery and the wedding come off as planned.
    More than a Christmas novel. Stuff just happens in Rainbow Bayou at Christmas time (hint: weddings, births, kidnappings, and second chance reunions. . .) A continuing theme of overcoming whatever challenges life throws in your path.
    Why did you write this book?
    In the timeline of the series, the next event, a double wedding, just happened to fall during December and the Calloways’ Christmas reunion. Each of the books in the series features a veterans issue, and I decided to use a recently returned soldier to complicate the plans for the wedding and Maddie’s delivery. It was great fun to bring in everyone from the community to help out and deliver a couple of Christmas miracles.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I read everything and write both contemporary and paranormal. For total escape I read historical romance and thrillers since I don’t write them.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    My latest favorite is Matthew de Clairmont from the All Souls Trilogy. OMG, you can’t imagine how hunky and smart and powerful and well. . .look him up in Discovery of Witches, book 1.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m just finishing up book 8 in the Calloways and will start on book 7 of the Destiny books next.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    When Love Finds You, book 8 revolves around one of the Calloway cousins, Sky O’Rourke, a former model who owns an air cargo business in Rainbow Bayou.

    Where to buy Christmas Vows

    Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing
    Books 2 Read https://books2read.com/ChristmasVows
    Amazon US https://kdp.amazon.com/dp/B07JF7K3GB
    Amazon CA https://kdp.amazon.ca/dp/B07JF7K3GB
    Amazon UK https://kdp.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JF7K3GB
    Amazon AU https://kdp.amazon.com.au/dp/B07JF7K3GB
    Apple Books https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1439236202
    Nook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1129752737
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/christmas-vows-1

    Livia Quinn Social Media

    Livia moved from D.C. to Louisiana where the weather and culture of the region inspired her writing, including her storm faerie, Tempest, and her contemporary romance series, The Calloways of Rainbow Bayou. She’s stored up fodder from her jobs as mail lady, salesperson, plant manager, business owner and professional singer to share with readers. Think of her as her characters’ biographer! On the bayou, she is protected from the alligators and bears by her husband and feisty Pomeranian, Dusty.
    Books2read author page https://www.books2read.com/ap/x2gD7R/Livia-Quinn
    Website: http://liviaquinn.com
    Blog: https://liviaquinnwrites.blogspot.com
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/liviaquinnwrites
    Twitter http://twitter.com/liviaquinn
    Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/livia-quinn
    Pinterest http://pinterest.com/liviaquinn
    Goodreads http://bit.ly/22VXuev
    Amazon Author page http://amazon.com/author/liviaquinn
    Google+ http://bit.ly/2guNZn9
    Instagram http://instagram.com/liviaquinnauthor
    Livia Quinn Readers Group http://bit.ly/2gBFQ12
    Newsletter http://bit.ly/2J35skU

     

  • Author Veterans

    Salute to Author Veterans | Read a book – support a vet #VeteransDay #Read

    Author Veterans are authors (or writers) who served in the military. We celebrate their dedication and thank them for serving.

    Interesting Veterans Day Facts

    • Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11th.
    • The original name for this holiday was Armistice Day. The word armistice means “state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.”
    • The first celebration was held on November 11, 1919. This was the first anniversary of WWI ending.
    • In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to make this date an annual observance and it became a national holiday in 1938.
    • The current name came about in order to honor all who served as well as those who died fighting. The change was legislated in 1954 by President Eisenhower.
    • Today we give special honor to the living and deceased servicemen and servicewomen and to the civilians that support them.

    This Salute to Author Veterans shows authors (published or not) who are veterans. It consists of the author’s name, branch of service, writing brand, and one link. Click to learn more about the author, his or her books, and to find or follow them on social media.

    Author Veterans

    This Salute to Author Veterans shows authors (published or not) who are veterans. It consists of the author’s name, branch of service, writing brand, and one link. Click to learn more about the author, their books, and to find or follow them on social media.

    Authors are listed in alphabetical order by first name. 

    Allegra Gray
    US Air Force
    History. Adventure. Passion.
    http://www.allegragray.com

    AM Scott
    US Air Force
    Blast off to fun and adventure!
    http://www.amscottwrites.com/

    Angelina Jameson
    US Air Force
    A Good Love Story is Timeless
    http://www.angelinajameson.com

    Ann Victor
    US Army
    Short erotic fiction for women on the go…
    www.annvictor.com

    Ashley Ladd
    US Air Force
    Contemporary Erotic Romance
    http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com

    Beverly Ovalle
    US Navy
    Happily ever after one book at a time
    http://ovalleba.wix.com/beverly-ovalle

    Bob Mayer
    US Army
    Founder of Who Dares Wins Publishing
    http://bobmayer.org/

    Caro Carson
    US Army
    RITA-winning author of contemporary romance
    http://www.CaroCarson.com

    Cate Tayler
    US Air Force
    Sassy and Sultry Romance for the Passionate Heart
    http://www.catetayler.com

    Charity Tahmaseb
    US Army
    Fantasy, paranormal, young adult
    https://writingwrongs.blog/

    Charles Cranston Jett
    US Navy
    Strategic Planning, Marketing, Organizational Development
    https://charlescranstonjett.com/

    Chris Winder
    US Marine Corps
    Inappropriate humor mixed with creative science fiction.
    http://www.chriswinderbooks.com

    CK Crouch
    US Army
    Romance Tangles with Suspense
    http://ckcrouch.com

    Cynthia Middlebrooks Harris
    US Army
    Faith, hope in adversity, power of Gods love
    www.tosotministries.org

    DC Stone
    US Air Force
    Real Men Real Crimes Real Romance
    https://www.authordcstone.com

    Delilah Devlin
    US Army
    Hot Romance
    http://delilahdevlin.com

    Denise Patrick
    US Army
    Inspirational and Historical Romance
    http://www.denisepatrickauthor.com

    Diana Cosby
    US Navy
    Scottish Medieval Romantic Suspense
    http://dianacosby.com

    Eliza Gayle
    US Marine Corps
    Paranormal and Contemporary Romance
    http://elizagayle.net

    Elizabeth Ashtree
    US Army
    Stories to turn in your imagination.
    http://www.elizabethashtree.com

    Ella Quinn
    US Army
    Romance
    http://facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthor

    Elle James
    US Army and US Air Force
    Escape with…
    http://ellejames.com

    Gail Hart
    US Air Force (JAG)
    Grown Up Romances for Grown Up Girls
    http://www.gailhart.com

    Geri Krotow
    US Navy
    Military Romance
    http://gerikrotow.com

    Heather McCoubrey
    US Air Force
    Every woman deserves romance
    http://heathermccoubrey.com

    Heather Ashby
    US Navy
    Military Romance
    http://heatherashby.com

    Isis Rushdan
    US Air Force
    Urban Fantasy Romance
    http://isisrushdan.blogspot.com

    Jeane Westin
    US Army
    Historical Romance
    http://jeanewestin.com

    Jennifer France
    US Navy
    Erotica Romance where the destiny is love
    http://jenniferfrance.com

    Jessica Scott
    US Army
    Contemporary Military Romance and Non-fiction
    http://jessicascott.net

    Jillian Bullock
    US Army
    Empowering People to be Victors Not Victims
    www.jbullockenterprises.com

    Jo Ann Brown
    US Army
    Inspirational Romance
    http://joannbrownbooks.com

    Joyce Adams
    US Army
    Love … Laughter … Forever
    http://joyceadamscounts.com

    JR Handley
    US Army
    Authentic Military Sci-Fi
    https://jrhandley.com/

    Judy McDonough
    US Navy
    Southern mysteries and paranormal romance
    www.Judy-McDonough.com

    Julia Day
    US Air Force
    Real People, Magical Lives
    http://www.juliaDay.com

    Julia Huni
    US Air Force
    Fast and fun mysteries, with heart. And robots.
    https://juliahuni.com/

    Kathleen Toomey Jabs
    US Navy
    Mystery
    http://facebook.com/KathleenToomeyJabs

    Kayelle Allen
    US Navy
    Art, Sci Fi, Space Opera, Romance, Suspense
    http://kayelleallen.com

    Lacey Falcone
    US Air Force
    Tapping into your Flights of Fancy
    http://laceyfalcone.com

    Lindsay McKenna (aka Eileen Nauman)
    US Navy
    Romantic military suspense, romantic suspence
    http://lindsaymckenna.com

    Lisa Carlisle
    US Marine Corps
    Paranormal, contemporary, and military romance
    http://lisacarlislebooks.com

    Lisa Cordeiro
    US Marine Corps
    Military Memoirs – Parris Island & Journey of a Woman Marine
    http://lisacordeiro.com

    Loni Lynne
    US Navy
    Let Fate guide you… One story at a time
    http://lonilynne.blogspot.com

    Lori Avocato
    US Air Force
    Mystery/Romance author
    http://loriavocato.com

    MA Monnin
    US Air Force
    Mystery/Romantic Suspense
    http://mamonnin.com

    Mahalia Levey
    US Navy
    The Decadent Side of Sin
    http://www.mahalialevey.com

    Marie Johnston
    US National Guard
    Smart women, steamy stories
    http://www.mariejohnstonwriter.com

    Megan Westfield
    US Navy
    Megan Westfield writes adventure-sport romances set in beautiful, wild locations.
    www.meganwestfield.com

    Misty MacRae
    US Navy
    A Dash of Romance with a Dusting of Mystery
    http://mistymacrasblog.blogspot.com

    Monica Burns
    US Army
    Sensual, Emotional, Unforgettable Romance
    Monicaburns.com

    Myla Jackson
    US Army and US Air Force
    Sinfully Sexy Romance
    http://www.mylajackson.com

    Nancy S Brandt
    US Army
    Where the fantasy is always epic and the romance is always sweet.
    www.nancysbrandt.com

    Nancy J Parra
    US Air Force
    Romantic Suspense
    http://www.nancyjparra.com

    Rochelle Weber
    US Navy
    Science Fiction Romance
    http://www.rochelleweber.com

    Rogenna Brewer
    US Navy
    Where Romance is Always an Adventure
    http://rogennabrewer.com

    Rue Allyn
    US Navy
    Romance – Historical, Contemporary, Erotic
    http://RueAllyn.com

    Sandy Wickersham-McWhorter
    US Air Force
    Unexpected Romantic Fiction
    http://sandywick.blogspot.com

    Sapphire Phelan
    US Army
    Dark heroes and heroines with bite…sink your teeth into romance
    http://sapphirephelan.com

    SE Babin
    US Air Force, Texas Air National Guard
    Romcom, Mysteries, Urban Fantasy
    http://sebabin.com

    Shannon Nemechek
    US Army
    Warranted Series
    www.shannonnemechek.com

    Sonia Taylor Brock
    US Marine Corps
    Unique Twists, Paranormal Kitchen Sink
    https://www.soniataylorbrock.com

    Stacy McKitrick
    US Army
    Even vampires can be bitten by love
    http://www.stacymckitrick.com

    Susan Ann Wall
    US Army
    Journey into romance…love always follows.
    www.susanannwall.com

    Suzie Quint
    US Army
    Falling In Love with Romance
    http://suziequint.com

    Tarina Deaton
    US Air Force
    Real Heroes, Real Love
    www.tarinadeaton.com

    Teresa D’Amario
    US Air Force
    Author of True Mate Series
    http://teresadamario.com

    Terry Spear
    US Army
    Shifter romantic suspense and medieval Highland romance
    www.terryspear.com

    Tracey Cramer-Kelly

    Army National Guard
    Military Romance and Medical Drama
    http://TraceyCramerKelly.com

    Wayne Greenough
    US Navy
    Romantic Suspense, YA, Juvenile, SciFi, and Hard Boiled Detective
    http://waynegreenough.com

    William Maltese
    US Army
    Providing Readers with International Best-Sellers for over Four Decades
    http://www.williammaltese.com/


    Previous tributes

    2011 https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-to-author-veterans-2011/

    2012 https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-to-veteran-authors-veteransday/

    2013 https://www.rlfblog.com/2013-salute-to-author-veterans-rlfblog/

    2014 https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-author-veterans-2014/

    2015 https://www.rlfblog.com/veterans/

    2016 https://www.rlfblog.com/author-veterans/

    2017 https://www.rlfblog.com/tribute-author-veterans-1117/

    Special Mention

    Military News Blog – former military and police authors

    RomVets – Women Writers of Romance Who Served

    Anne Ashby – Writing Warm Fuzzy and Fun (New Zealand Armed Forces Navy)

    Peter Perrin – Romance with mature characters (Royal Air Force)

    Gone But Not Forgotten

    Terry Irene Blain – US Navy

    Permanent page salute (updated annually)

    https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-to-author-veterans/

    Invitation

    If you are an author, and a veteran, let us know. We’d be honored to include you in our annual post. You can add your name to the list here. https://goo.gl/forms/OYzuWXrFRWanEysU2

  • Character Sketch,  Erotic,  Military

    Introducing Melissa Crandall from Naval Maneuvers, by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #romance

    Let’s meet Melissa Crandall from Naval Maneuvers, an erotic romance, by Dee S Knight. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about the story your author wrote.

    Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight

    Genre Erotic romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Men and women of the armed forces experience desire and love pretty much like everyone else. Except, well, there is that uniform. And the hard-to-resist attraction of “duty, honor, service” as a man might apply them to a woman’s pleasure. All things considered, romance among the military is a pretty sexy, compelling force for which you’d better be armed, whether weighing anchor and moving forward into desire, dropping anchor and staying put for passion, or setting a course for renewed love with anchor home.

    Introducing Melissa Crandall

    Please tell me about yourself.
    Age: 33
    Gender: Female
    Birthplace: Jacksonville, NC
    Profession: Doctor
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    What do you look like?
    I’m maybe a little more curvy than fashion dictates. I have auburn hair, shoulder-length and deep green eyes, and I’m relatively tall—around five eight or nine.
    Who is the significant other in your life?
    I recently met David Stimson and fell hard and fast, despite my usual deliberative personality.
    How do you dress?
    I like the classic styles—trouser pants with pleats and a belt when going out casually and soft, collared blouses. I have three distinct little black dresses and almost always wear dresses or skirts when going out for an evening. I enjoy heels because they make me feel feminine (and yes, sexy!) but am just as comfortable in flats. Clothing must be comfortable and I tend towards the flowing, draping types of materials of very good quality.
    Please tell us about your education.
    I attended undergraduate school at Georgetown but went to University of Virginia for medical school. I also practice here in Charlottesville.
    Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?
    I live comfortably but I am not extravagant. I enjoy good clothes and I like attending lectures and seminars on topics like archaeology and history (a must if you live in Virginia!). I own my house, but it’s modest, and though I have a mid-priced car, I usually bicycle to work.
    On what special skills do you rely?
    My attention to detail, empathy for my patients, and a quick memory. I use these things to give my patients the best care.
    Are any of your skills a source of pride or embarrassment, and if so, which ones and why?
    Definitely pride. I truly like people and see it as my duty to serve them the best I can.
    What is your family like?
    I love my parents very much though I’m closer to my mom then my dad. He was a “lifer” in the Marine Corps, often away while I was growing up. I hated that he loved his job more than Mom or me because it seemed he was always away when we needed him most or wanted him there, like for recitals and plays. I saw my mom as a tower of strength because she held us together when I would have given up. Only recently have I realized how much my dad loved me, too. In fact, since I fell in love with David and then gave him up, I’ve learned a great deal about life, love, and being an adult—and all from my parents.

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    A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex. Writing was so much fun Dee decided to keep at it. That’s how she spends her days. Her nights? Well, she’s lucky that her dream man, childhood sweetheart, and long-time hubby are all the same guy, and nights are their secret. For romance ranging from sweet to historical, contemporary to paranormal and more join Dee on Nomad Authors.
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