• Character Sketch,  Shapeshifter

    Meet Luther Henderson from Drakon Unchained by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR

    Meet Luther Henderson from Drakon Unchained by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNRLet’s meet Luther Henderson from Drakon Unchained, a new paranormal romance novel by NJ Walters. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. Let’s talk.

    About Drakon Unchained by NJ Walters

    Title Drakon Unchained
    Genre Paranormal Romance/Shapeshifter
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Victoria Marshall is living a lie. She works for a member of the Knights of the Dragon, a secret society that traps and uses dragons for their own gain. As a child, she made an unlikely friend—a drakon. He went missing, and she’s spent the past twenty years searching for him. The only thing distracting her from her mission is Luther Henderson, her boss’s new head of security.
    Luther is also living a lie. One, if discovered, could lead to a fate worse than death. He’s attracted to Victoria, but can’t fully trust her, doesn’t know if she’s truly innocent or a true member of the Knights. It’s not only his life at stake, but those of the people he loves.

    As they’re thrust deeper into the dangerous dealings of the Knights, they each have to share their secrets in order to survive.

    Introducing Luther Henderson

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. Please tell me about yourself.
    Age: I’m older than I look
    Gender: male
    Birthplace: Alaska
    Profession: Security Expert
    Ethnicity: Caucasian
    Species (for scifi/fantasy characters): I’m a drakon
    Please provide a physical description of yourself.
    In my human form, I’m 6’6″ with short blond hair and blue eyes. I have a tattoo that covers the entire left side of my body from my neck to my ankles. It’s a birthmark and is a swirling pattern that is silver and outlined in the same blue as my eyes.
    Tell us about yourself, please.
    I’m currently employed as the head of security for a member of the Knights of the Dragon. Their sole purpose is to capture and control dragons (that’s what they call drakons) for the healing power that exists in their blood. My purpose is to infiltrate their organization.
    Who is the significant other in your life?
    *leans forward aggressively* Why do you want to know about my Victoria?
    How do you dress?
    I much prefer jeans and T-shirts, but I’ve worn custom tailored suits for the past few years. Most of the mercenaries who work for my employer wear black combat-style clothing. Over the years, I’ve learned that when I wear a suit, it puts people at ease. They tend to underestimate me, forget I’m dangerous. Which works all the better for me.
    Are you book-smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?
    All the above. I’ve always learned whatever I’ve needed to, plus I’ve had a lot of experience in different situations.
    Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?
    I’ve worked hard and made my fair share of money. Money gives you power and freedom, things I value. I don’t mind working hard to get what I want. Makes it all the sweeter.
    Can you keep a secret? Why or why not?
    Can I keep a secret? Baby, my entire life is about keeping secrets. The things I know… Well, if I told you, I’d have to kill you.
    What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?
    I try not to have doubts. I prefer to stay focused on my goals, believing I can achieve them. *shakes head* If I’d allowed doubt to creep in, I’m not sure I would have survived, might have given into despair years ago.
    What is your biggest need?
    To have everyone I love safe. And make no mistake, I’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. If the world has to burn… *shrugs* Then it burns.

    Where to buy Drakon Unchained

    Publisher https://entangledpublishing.com/drakon-unchained.html
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMG4W2W/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drakon-unchained-n-j-walters/1129098413
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/drakon-unchained/id1412732920
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/drakon-unchained

    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

     

  • Book Release,  Paranormal

    Selkie’s Seduction by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #NewRelease #ParanormalRomance

    Selkie's Seduction by Anne Kane @annekane #RLFblog #NewRelease #ParanormalRomanceAnne Kane, 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.

    Selkie’s Seduction by Anne Kane

    Paranormal Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    From award winning author Anne Kane comes the tale of a sexy Druid and a sassy Selkie with a fear of commitment.
    When Nikki’s sister sends a modern day Druid to warn her about impending danger, the attraction is instant and mutual, but the Selkie is having none of Wolfe’s silly talk about destined mates. Her animal form is a free-spirited otter, and she fears the call of the wild might be too strong to allow her to settle down and raise a family. Her greatest fear is that the call of the ocean will lure her away from her family, and her children will suffer as she did when her own mother deserted her.
    But when the danger becomes all too real, Nikki’s link with the sexy Druid is her only comfort, and she realizes some risks just might be worth taking.
    Why did you write this book?
    I wanted to write a story where normal people lived side by side with the mystical. Since my family roots are in Scotland, I have always been fascinated by tales of the Druids who protected the lands and the trees so when I was looking for a hero to protect the heroine in my story, a Druid seemed like the obvious choice.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    It depends on my mood. I usually go for paranormal romance, or science fiction. Occasionally I read suspense and mystery. I rarely read non-fiction unless I’m doing research or need it for work.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    I think that would have to be Captian Malcolm Reynold from Serenity J
    What are you working on at the moment?
    Having just finished a book, I’m at the decision point for the next one. I’m trying to decide whether to do another book in my Cyborg series, or maybe do a lighter Christmas type story. The other option is to finish the suspense novel that I started a couple of years ago during nano. I have around 60K written on it but it’s not finished. Too many projects on the go!
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I just finished a contemporary Novella for Changeling Press Rooster series, called Ride ’em Cowboy. My beta readers say it’s a departure from my usual genre but they really liked it. It still has to go through edits, but I believe it is on the release schedule for mid September.

    Where to buy Selkie’s Seduction

    Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF8QWKB/
    Amazon.ca https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07FF8QWKB
    Amazon.eu https://www.amazon.co.uk/Selkies-Seduction-Anne-Kane-ebook/dp/B07FF8QWKB/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/selkies-seduction-anne-kane/1121341547
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1410761998
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/selkie-s-seduction-1
    Draft to Digital https://www.books2read.com/u/m0glrP

    Anne Kane Social Media

    Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog who’s breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she had published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after.
    Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.
    Website http://www.AnneKane.com
    Blog http://annekane.wordpress.com
    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/annekane
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/anne.kane.author
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/Annekane
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B004FXZSQ4
    Instafreebie https://claims.instafreebie.com/free/NXOxk

     

  • Know the Heroine,  Paranormal

    Know the Heroine from Claimed, by Heather Hambel Curley @Heather_Curley #RLFblog #Paranormalromance #PNR

    Know the Heroine from Claimed, by Heather Hambel Curley @Heather_Curley #RLFblog #Paranormalromance #PNRHeather Hambel Curley, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about the book.

    Claimed by Heather Hambel Curley

    Genre Paranormal romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    The first time the world ended, she went into hiding.
    The second time, she became a fugitive.
    When war breaks out between the Western State and Regent’s Block, two North American political coalitions, Wren Richards is forced into hiding. Her father insists that, as witches, they have more at risk; more to hide. It is a time of division, of careful planning and preparation. They conceal themselves and their power, living on only what they can grow and create with their own hard work.
    But then there is a break in the doldrums of normalcy: Wren is sent to fetch supplies in town. Her younger sister tags along—it’s a waste of time, a waste of energy.
    And then the atomic bomb hits.
    Everything changes.
    Now Wren isn’t just a witch: she’s a survivor. A slave. A water seeker. A murderer. She and her sister are kidnapped and dragged to another dimension, a mirror of Earth, dying from nuclear winter. Energy is worth more than gold and harder to find. As witches, they’ll fetch a higher dollar at auction. Because as witches, energy can be sourced from their souls.
    The only person who can save Wren is herself.
    And she’s just been sold to the highest bidder.

    Know the Heroine from Claimed

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
    I try to stay out of trouble, I really do (leave the piano alone, Wren). I love art history, so I might pull out a book on art. Or history. Or, I’ll just throw caution completely to the wind and sleep.
    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
    Chips. It’s always chips. Potato chips, pickle chips, chocolate chips. Yum.
    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    I prefer dark colors. I work outdoors a lot now, so I usually wear leather trousers and sturdy, heavy boots for protection. A sheer tunic (to stay cool) underneath a black corset. The corset may seem like a hinderance, but trust me: I wouldn’t leave the homestead without it. I can hide a knife in the side lacing. I can conceal a pouch of gold down the front. It might not be armor, but it protects me. And improves my posture!
    Does she know how to fix things?
    I DO! Before the world ended, I wanted to go to school for art history. My father didn’t feel that held much of a future, so I dropped out and got a certificate in auto repair. I can fix engines and repair a lot of mechanical things. Oh, and my ex-boyfriend taught me to hot wire a car. It comes in surprisingly handy in this post apocalyptic world.
    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
    I cannot cook to save my life. Luckily, it’s never actually come to that. The last time I tried to make a fancy dessert, I almost burned the house down. I was going to surprise my family with creme brulee and everything was going just fine…that is, until it said to burn the top. Crispy, crunchy goodness. We didn’t have a fancy “foodie” torch, so I used my blow torch….and proceeded to catch the drapes on fire. The creme brûlée, however, managed to stay runny and unscathed.
    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
    Ehhh….I’m not good with kids. Strange kids, unfamiliar kids, family kids, sticky kids, loud kids. Kids just KNOW things. And they tend to flail around and break things. Yes, I realize this is not at all unlike how I am….but, no. I’d rather cross a desert than be stuck in a room with a random child.
    What is she like first thing in the morning?
    Grumpy. I like my sleep!
    How does she act around people who don’t know what she is?
    My father always said that being a witch made us different. We had bigger responsibilities and there was more at stake if we screwed up. When I’m around people who don’t know I’m a witch, I just do what I always do: I hide it. I blend in, I act normal…or at least, what other people perceive as normal.
    Will she let a worker handle things or do it herself?
    I feel awkward having someone do work for me. I try, I really do, and stand off to one side to make sure they’re doing it right. And trust me, I bite my tongue to keep my thoughts to myself…it’s just,…look, I do things in certain ways. Ways that work. And I’m going to let you know that, especially because I can see you struggling to do it and—okay, look, just give it me and I”ll do it. No really, it’s fine. I’d prefer to do it.
    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?
    Just a hidden tattoo on my thigh of a sparrow, a spur of the moment decision when I turned 18. You know, the old rhyme about sparrows? “One is for sorrow, two is for joy….” I have two holes pierced in each ear, which seems pretty tame in retrospect.
    Personal vehicle or public transport?
    Before the world ended, it was a sporty little British import or the cute farmhand’s rusted green pickup truck. Now, it’s by foot or with a stubborn old horse who would rather be napping in the barn….so, yeah, it’s pretty much by foot.
    Recycle or toss?
    We didn’t take all that good care of the Earth to begin with so, now that we’ve destroyed it completely, I recycle what I can. Milk jugs into bird feeders, empty whipped cream containers into food storage. I’m thrifty and nifty, what can I say?
    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy Claimed

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXSLK93/
    Heather Hambel Curley Social Media
    Heather Hambel Curley is thirty-something year old fake red head from the city of Pittsburgh. She has a growing collection of tattoos, a love for the Caribbean, and an obsession for running (like a T-Rex, she has strong legs and feeble arms). Currently, she lives in central Pennsylvania with her patient husband and two, rowdy sons.
    Website http://heatherhambelcurley.wixsite.com/home
    Blog http://heatherhambelcurley.com
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Heather_Curley
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherhambelcurleywrites/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/heatherhcurley/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14127937.Heather_Hambel_Curley
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Heather-Hambel-Curley/e/B01BJEVL4E

     

  • Fiction Furbaby,  Paranormal

    Fiction Furbaby: Meet Eyrael from The Summoning by Linda Nightingale @LNightngale @RobsRescues #RLFblog #Pets

    Fiction Furbaby: Meet Eyrael from The Summoning by Linda Nightingale @LNightngale @RobsRescues #RLFblog #PetsLinda Nightingale, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We support all furbabies, real life or fictional. We want to know all about your Fiction Furbaby, but first, please tell us about your book.

    The Summoning by Linda Nightingale

    Genre Fantasy Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    Heather Morique is a witch. The problem is she doesn’t know it. Her husband Jahill was a refugee from an obscure branch of the Arawak Indians. After his death, mysterious whispers lure her to his homeland of Jamaica. Soon, she finds herself in a web of secrets, lies and illusions.
    Jahill’s people worship Eyrael, the God of Wind and Sea, and his brother Sofiel, the God of Fire and Earth. The new Shaman has pitted brother against brother, and these two powerful spirits from an alternate universe fight to become the tribe’s ruling deity. Will light or darkness reign?
    When Heather unwittingly summons Eyrael, these two unlikely soul mates face a dangerous fate. The chemistry between them is more disturbing than the long-buried secrets.

    Meet Eyrael from The Summoning

    Full name: EyraelFiction Furbaby: Meet Eyrael from The Summoning by Linda Nightingale @LNightngale @RobsRescues #RLFblog #Pets
    Nickname: Eyrael
    Gender: Male
    Species: Horse
    Physical description: Large black horse with long mane and tail (Friesian)
    Relationship to main character: He is the hero
    Relationship to the villain/antagonist: Brother
    Where this furbaby came from: Another dimension

    What inspired you to create this character?
    A picture of a beautiful Friesian horse (black with long mane and tail) pictured like Pegasus with mammoth wings in flight.
    What does the main character think about this furbaby?
    The furbaby is the hero. He considers the flying horse a physical representation to his people of his deity. At first, the heroine is afraid of him but when he fights to protect her and her whisks her to safety on his beautiful black wings, she falls in love with this aspect of her rescuer, a dynamic shapeshifter.
    What does the villain/antagonist think about this furbaby?
    In this world, the Shaman has pitted brother against brother, and Sofiel, the villain, dislikes any battle with the winged horse. He has wings and he has the weight and speed to be a formidable opponent for Sofiel’s own equine form—a more agile but slenderer Arabian.
    How do other characters react to or interact with this furbaby?
    The main character, the heroine falls in love with him. His worshipers prefer this shape when he is not in human form.
    What is this furbaby’s natural habitat?
    The beach, places outside, since the shape is a horse. Although, he can navigate indoors as long as there is enough room.
    What does this furbaby add to the story?
    He is the hero, and the shape of the Friesian adds the charm of the horse. Most people are drawn to the horse. Even those afraid of them, see them as beautiful and powerful. Eyrael’s equine manifestation brings the heroine to trust him quicker than his natural form—a human man with long hair the color of seafoam and crystalline eyes.
    What about this furbaby will readers like, and why?
    He is a beautiful, gentle and kind in animal form as he is in human form. The Friesian which inspired the shapeshifter’s shape is a docile and stunning horse.

    For Shapeshifters

    What triggers the shift from human to animal?
    The shift is totally voluntary. In the first chapter, the choice is made because Eyrael is protecting the heroine against a dark spirit and his darker Shaman, trying to sacrifice her on a stone altar. He shifts to the shape his worshipers find most appealing in his deity.
    How does the shifting process happen?
    He pales to transparent, shimmers and reappears as the other shape/
    How does the human character think and feel about the animal side?
    Once she begins to trust Eyrael, Heather, the heroine, falls in love with his equine manifestation. She asks him again and again to shift to the horse, but in the story, he never does again because the battle and the danger have escalated to the human level requiring planning ad split-second decisions. In animal form, he thinks and feels as he would in human form.
    In what ways are the human and animal characters different in belief and needs?
    Is the shifting process part of a deeper, mystical process (i.e., moon phases, rituals, life events)?
    No, it is totally voluntary, though he and his followers worship at the full of the moon on the beach by his sea.

    Where to buy The Summoning

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZJWS9J/

    Linda Nightingale Social Media

    Born in South Carolina, Linda has lived in England, Canada, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta and Houston. She’s seen a lot of this country from the windshield of a truck pulling a horse trailer, having bred, trained and showed Andalusian horses for many years.
    Linda has won several writing awards, including the Georgia Romance Writers Magnolia Award and the SARA Merritt. She retired from a career as a legal assistant and loves events with her car club. The stars in her crown are two wonderful sons. In a former life, she must have had to walk everywhere because today she is into transportation with fine taste in expensive horses and hot cars! She likes to dress up and host formal dinner parties.
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LNightingale
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LindaNightingaleAuthor
    Website http://www.lindanightingale.com – Visit and look around. There’s a free continuing vampire story.
    Blog https://lindanightingale.wordpress.com/ – Lots of interesting guests & prizes
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4839311.Linda_Nightingale
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lbnightingale1/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Linda-Nightingale/e/B005OSOJ0U

    Shout out to Rob’s Rescues – founded by a 9-year-old animal activist

    Rob’s Rescues is a non-profit organization in Georgia helping people in need care for and feed their pets. It was founded in 2014 by a then nine-year-old boy. Rob’s Rescues is dedicated to collecting pet food for people in need to reduce shelter surrenders, and to advocating for the adoption of shelter pets. Rob writes monthly articles advocating for shelter animals in the Around About Local Media magazine publications. His column was first published in 2014. He also has pet food collection sites for people in need in the community and interviews amazing people. His interviews appear online once they are published in his column.
    Rob volunteers for Pet Buddies Food Pantry, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and Cobb County Animal Control and collects pet food for these organizations and the communities they serve. He also wants to bring attention to smaller, rural shelters. Mostly he wants to get kids to be Rob’s Rangers to teach kids that they can help shelter animals. Rob has also talked to kids in a classroom setting.
    Rob’s Rescues is a Non-Profit Corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
    Website http://www.robsrescues.com/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/robsrescues/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/RobsRescues

     

  • Free Book Friday

    Read free: Break Through the Ice by Rachell Nichole @RachellNichole #Suspense #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog

    Read Break Through the Ice by Rachell Nichole @RachellNichole #Suspense #FreeBookFriday #RLFblogIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us for a collection of free reads and downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Break Through the Ice by Rachell Nichole. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some Kindle Unlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

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    Break Through the Ice by Rachell Nichole

    When Jasmine Graves is invited to the set of the movie based on her book series, she thinks all her dreams have come true. The Vince Demarco, the man she’s based her hero on for the past seven years, will be there and she can’t wait to meet him. Little does she know that she’ll have to face her worst fears to keep her leading man.
    Vince Demarco has never been as intrigued by a character or an author before being introduced to the haunted werewolf he’s been cast to play. So when he comes face to face with its creator, Jasmine Graves, he’s awestruck. But he fears an author who’s a reported recluse will want nothing to do with the paparazzi madness and crazy shooting schedule that comes with dating a movie star.
    Neither one can deny the almost animal attraction that overwhelms them at first contact. But can an author and her muse breakthrough the barriers between them, or will the heat between them turn to ice in the winter cold of the Adirondack Camp?
    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UTT5RGO/
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    Daughter of the Dark Moon by Holly Bargo

    Worlds fear the powerful, ruthless, and cold-hearted Unseelie king. Deposed and his kingdom conquered, Uberon answers the call of a young human woman’s soul and claims her as his mate. Corinne’s clever mind captivates him, her compassion intrigues him, her beauty enchants him, and her body stokes his libido like nothing else ever did or could.
    Discovering that myths and legends really are based in fact, Corinne soon learns her fate as the Unseelie king’s chosen mate and the consequences of fae immortality as she adapts to a new world and her relationship with Uberon develops. She revels in Uberon’s passion and shoulders the burden of power and responsibility beyond anything she ever dreamed.
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    He’s hurt her in the past. Can she trust her heart to him again?
    During an age of chivalry they were sweethearts, planning a future together in England.
    Headstrong and proud, Catherine Sudfield remembers everything about Stefan Boswell. And she loved him in spite of his poverty and lack of nobility. The restless Gypsy rogue’s powerful good looks and promises of love were more than enough to satisfy her youthful dreams.
    But then Stefan left without a word, and Catherine’s uncle bargained her off to a brothel.
    Sometimes, bonds between a man and a woman, however young, are meant to last a lifetime. But will it take more than a dose of Gypsy magic to chase away the doubts between two guarded lovers?
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    Pam of Babylon by Suzanne JenkinsPam of Babylon by Suzanne Jenkins #Read #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog

    A beautiful life at the beach is marred when Jack has a heart attack on the train from Manhattan and his wife and his two lovers discover secrets and lies, and each other.
    Pam of Babylon is a story about looking forward to resume living, even in the presence of death. When a book starts from a seemingly perfect place for the character, you know he is not going to stay there long… So when Jack Smith is looking at the face of Sandra, his mistress, thinking “I am the luckiest man alive,” his luck is at its end. Not only would Marie, his wife’s sister, find out about his affair, but he wouldn’t live long enough to try to handle the scandal with Pam, his meek, trusting wife. Pam’s healing, part of which comes from forgiveness, is a rocky road of self-discovery and in the end, letting go.
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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
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  • Is It True,  Paranormal

    Is It True: Blood Instincts by Marie Lavender @marielavender1 #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNR

    Is It True: Blood Instincts by Marie Lavender @marielavender1 #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #PNRWelcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Marie Lavender, author of Blood Instincts, a paranormal romance/urban fantasy with a futuristic angle. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Blood Instincts by Marie Lavender

    Genre: Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Enter the Other World at your own risk…
    What if you found out that you weren’t exactly…human?
    Myah Sullivan is suddenly living that nightmare. There are Others in the world, dangerous, supernatural creatures that make her mind spin and cause her to question the reality she’s always known.
    Oliver King is her savior, a vampire who tries to show her the way. Through her journey she learns far more than she ever thought she would about herself, and about the past. Soon, she discovers that there is so much more to meeting Oliver than mere happenstance.
    Can Myah accept her new reality, or will she retreat into that normal, safe world she once thought was her own?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, I have been published since 2010.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, this novel is book two of the Blood at First Sight Series. This will be a trilogy when it’s all finished.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    LOL. Some sleep, yes. Often my characters keep me awake and won’t shut up until I write a scene or chapter.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes, I always do research for the books I write.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    Of course. What would a paranormal romance be without different creatures? The Other World, as I call it, is comprised of various supernatural species. Those that this book touches on are vampires, shapeshifters, witches, pixies and fairies.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes, my books often cross genres. So there is definitely paranormal romance/urban fantasy with a hint of a futuristic realm.
    you speak more than one language?
    Sort of. Though I’m fluent in English, my Spanish is a bit rusty, and I only know a handful of French words.
    you grew up where you live now?
    Yes, I’m still in Indiana, in a small town.
    you love to read?
    Of course! I’ve always loved reading books. From the time I was a kid, my nose was buried in one. I found the fictional world a great escape.
    you are never late?
    Not because I want to be. I really hate being late, but sometimes it’s out of my hands. Or the muse has other ideas.
    you love pizza?
    I love pizza! My doctor has me on a gluten-free diet right now, though, so that puts a bit of a damper on things.
    you love sushi?
    Yes, I adore sushi. I think salmon or tuna might be my favorite, though I’m willing to try others. Just not the bizarre stuff.
    you have a pet?
    I have two cats, actually. Emma and Katerina (Kit Kat).

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    Multi-genre author of Victorian romance, Upon Your Return, and 23 other books. Upon Your Love and The Missing Piece placed in the TOP 10 on the 2017 P&E Readers’ Poll. Directions Of The Heart was nominated for the 2017 Reader’s Choice Awards. The I Love Romance Blog became a finalist in StartDating DK’s Romance Blog Awards of 2017. ILRB landed on Feedspot’s 2017 Top 100 Novel Blogs and TOP 100 Romance Blogs. Directions Of The Heart placed in the Top 10 Books of 2017 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. Top 20 Authors of 2017 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title – winner of the “Broken Heart” themed contest and the “I Love You” themed contest on Poetry Universe. Second Chance Heart and A Little Magick placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&E Readers’ Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers’ Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial’s Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader’s Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013, 2014 and 2016. 2013 and 2014 Amazon Bestseller Ranking for Upon Your Return. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.
    Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 24 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, dramatic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several anthologies. Her current published series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Eternal Hearts Series, The Magick Series, The Code of Endhivar Series and The Blood at First Sight Series.
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