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Discover fast fun facts about LizAnne Axtel author of Makin’ Music @lizanneaxtel#RLFblog #instalove
A grouchy single father meets his sunshine match in LizAnne Axtel’s new short instalove romance,: Makin’ Music. The past has held him hostage, will her music soften his grumpy heart?
LizAnne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Makin’ Music.
Makin’ Music by LizAnne Axtel
Genre Contemporary short instalove
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RPerfectly happy with her new job and life in a small, sandhills town, Jessi Swanson has no intention of falling for any of the eligible ranchers her married friends insist on introducing. Men her own age aren’t exciting, she prefers someone a little older, more intriguing and experienced. She meets the single father of a talented student and he’s all she’s dreamed of… and more.
Single father Cam Varga allows no distractions to interfere with raising his daughter. He’s done the relationship thing. They never work out. Then he meets the new band teacher and his orderly world skews out of control. Age difference aside, he has no business lusting after his daughter’s mentor. But he can’t ignore the music swirling through him when he sees Jessi.
Past pain and betrayal have held him hostage. Can Jessi finally break the bonds and allow his heart to heal?
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What’s your favorite book?
There’s probably a different answer for this on every different day. Today I’m gonna say a series rather than just one book. The Sigma Force series by James Rollins. I’m in the mood for some thrilling adventure
What’s a genre you want to write?
I would love to write those thrillers like James Rollins or Dan Brown, but my mind doesn’t necessarily work that way. I do love reading them though!
Best writing advice you ever heard?
Just puke it out. You can’t fix a blank page.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
My first book was Makin’ History, part of both the Heart of a Wounded Hero series and my Turquoise Creek Ranch series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3YZ6PYN
Easy
Coffee or tea? Neither. My caffeine choice is Diet Pepsi
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit down dinner—unless I’m craving a hamburger
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Hanging clothes are done immediately, the other stuff sits
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? Usually use dishes from the dishwasher
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? I don’t mind not in the city driving although I will take any chance I can get to sit in the passenger seat. Especially in the city
Talk or text? Text!
Emoji or smilie? Eh, either one. I use too many anyway.
Where to buy Makin’ Music
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2ZBGQR6
LizAnne Axtel Social Media
A writer once wanted to write different things
Like short little tales of the joy loving brings,
True lovers who struggle with all of life’s stings.
Instalove magic to tug your heartstrings.
A little bit hot, a little more steamy,
And always, you know, with heroes so dreamy
With a promise the endings happy will be,
This pen name was formed by author *lizzie.
Her brain is a library with stories to tell,
She writes and she hopes you’ll like them as well.Website www.lizziestarr.com
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Discover fast fun facts about Ruth A Casie author of The Lady and Her Duke @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
Can Lady Katherine use her skills as a lockpick to crack open the secrets to a murder and unlock Lord Wallace’s heart?
Ruth, 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 Lady and Her Duke.
The Lady and Her Duke by Ruth A Casie
Genre Historical Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): A bit spicy
Lady Katherine Thornton has no interest in men after an indiscretion at her disastrous Season in London. No man can be trusted. Instead, she indulges in her fascination for gears and all things mechanical. Her unique drafting skill is an asset to her uncle Bennett Sutton, who is automating his textile factory. She doesn’t need anything else.
Lord Ian Wallace, the 4th Duke of Blackhall, is a retired military officer. An accidental duke after the deaths of his father and brother, he retreats from society and the clawing mothers and debutantes who stalk him. He’s focused all his energy on his partnership with Sutton. He’s satisfied and needs nothing else.
An oath to marry, a family legend to preserve, an uprising of the factory workers, and Sutton’s murder, throw Katherine and Wallace together to find a blackmailer and murderer. They also will find two things neither knew they were missing… each other and their happily ever after.
Quick
What’s your favorite book?
Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
What’s a genre you want to write?
Historical Romance. Specifically, Regency and Medieval romance.
Best writing advice you ever heard?
First, write the next book. Second, build your brand.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
Knight of Runes, a Time Travel romance. Review aren’t only when your book releases. I recently got a new review that made my heart stop.
“Imagine Game of Thrones and Outlander having a love child, whose nanny was Jane Austen. Yes, I am serious. No, I am not kidding. It’s that good.” ~ Pursuing Stacie
You can find it at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Knight-Runes-Druid-Ruth-Casie-ebook/dp/B08923C4S8
Easy
Coffee or tea? Tea
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit Down
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Almost immediately
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? Unload eventually
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? Pleasure all the way
Talk or text? Text
Emoji or smilie? Emoji ❤Where to buy The Lady and Her Duke
Available on Pre-Order until July 7, 2022
Publisher https://www.dragonbladepublishing.com/team/ruth-a-casie/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3B6DX7MRuth A Casie Social Media
Hi – I’m Ruth A Casie and I write historical and contemporary romance. You might be wondering what I’m about. Sit back and let me tell you.
I’m happiest when I’m telling stories either chatting in a group or writing them down. I love to put my hero and heroine in tough situations and dare them to work it out—together, always together. They haven’t disappointed. Oh, they complain but in the end their love and relationships are stronger than ever.
Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
1. I filled my passport up in one year.
2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. Havenport Romances are stories set in a small coast Rhode Island town. I also write stories in the connected world the Pirates of Britannia.
3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
4. When I cook I dance.
5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
Website https://ruthacasie.com/
Blog http://www.ruthacasie.blogspot.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/RuthACasie
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RuthACasie/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ruthacasie/
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4792909.Ruth_A_Casie
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Discover fast fun facts about Jessica James author of Duty Bound @jessicajames #RLFblog #HistoricalFiction
Is love worth fighting for when it crosses enemy lines? Find out in Duty Bound by Jessica James, a moving Civil War tale of dueling convictions, impossible choices, and enduring love.
Jessica, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Duty Bound.
Duty Bound by Jessica James
Genre Historical Fiction
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Mild
An epic enemy-to-lovers saga that embodies the classic elements of duty, honor… and unexpected love.
History is brought to life in this sweeping Southern novel when a renowned Confederate cavalry officer discovers that the woman he promised his dying brother he would protect, is the Union spy he vowed to his men he would destroy. This timeless love story illuminates the fine line between friends and enemies at a time when traditions and principles were worth defending at all costs.
This is the tale of Colonel Alexander Hunter, a dauntless and daring Confederate cavalry officer, who, with his band of intrepid outcasts, becomes a legend in the rolling hills of northern Virginia. Inspired by love of country and guided by a sense of duty and honor, Hunter must make a desperate choice when his mysterious foe falls into his hands in enemy territory.
Should he keep his promise to his brother? Or continue to fight for his beliefs?
Just when a truce appears to be reached, a misunderstanding takes place that starts a catastrophic chain of events. The result is a vivid, raw, emotional and poignant clash of personalities as both characters fight to defend their beliefs, their principles and their honor.
This moving tale of dueling convictions, impossible choices, and enduring love is destined for an honored place among the classics of the American Civil War.
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What’s your favorite book?…
The Scarlet Pimpernel
What’s a genre you want to write?…
I’ve written in every genre I want to write in so far, including historical fiction, suspense/thrillers, women’s fiction and Christian fiction. I never know where the “writing muse” is going to take me next.
Best writing advice you ever heard?…
Writing is as simple as A-B-C… meaning, Attach-Butt-to-Chair. No matter how much talent you have or don’t have, it starts with that.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
My first book was the Civil War fiction novel Shades of Gray. Duty Bound, the book featured in this post, is Volume I of the new Shades of Gray Trilogy, which is an expanded version of that novel. There are many “lost chapters” and new characters in this release. It’s available as an ebook on Amazon and the full trilogy is also available in print at Amazon and can be ordered wherever books are sold.
EASY
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit down
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Immediately
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? I don’t have a dishwasher.
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? Avoid driving
Talk or text? Talk
Emoji or smilie? Smilie
Where to buy Duty Bound
Publisher https://www.jessiajamesbooks.com/duty-bound
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V1BP8MY
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1067516?ref=jessicajames
Books2Read https://books2read.com/dutyboundJessica James Social Media
Jessica James believes in honor, duty, and true love–and that’s what she writes about in her award-winning novels that span the ages from the Revolutionary War to modern day.
She is a four-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, and has won more than a dozen other literary awards, including a Readers’ Favorite International Book Award and a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America. Her novels have been used in schools and are available in hundreds of libraries including Harvard and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Website https://www.jessicajamesbooks.com
Blog https://www.pastlanetravels.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/jessicajames
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/romantichistoricalfiction
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Discover fast fun facts about Ruth A Casie author of The Lady and Her Quill @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
Two authors take on a writing challenge based on a mystery taken out of the headlines. Ruth A. Casie’s historical romance, The Lady and Her Quill. Her head kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.
Ruth, 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.
The Lady and Her Quill in the series The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea
Genre Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.
Renowned author Lady Alicia Hartley has lost her muse after a bad review. She blames it all on the author JC Melrose. A chance encounter with a handsome, witty Justin Caulfield has her heart racing, and her muse seemingly back. Is he her savior or her worst nightmare?
He didn’t see the turbulent ocean. He was too busy dealing with a different tempest.
The recently retired Captain Justin Caulfield is facing his own demons. As gifted author JC Melrose, his stories honor men who died at the hand of one man. His only focus is to avenge their deaths, that is, until he meets and falls in love with Lady Alicia.
The two authors take on a writing challenge based on a story of stolen gold taken from the newspaper headlines all to determine the better writer. While researching the story, Lady Alicia is captured by the thieves’ ringleader. Can Lady Alicia turn this mystery into an award-winning story? Can Justin save his real-life heroine? Can they both overcome their own challenges for a happily ever after?
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What’s your favorite book?…
Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
What’s a genre you want to write?…
Historical Romance
Best writing advice you ever heard?…
Write the next book.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
Knight of Runes, a Time Travel romance. You can find it at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Knight-Runes-Druid-Ruth-Casie-ebook/dp/B08923C4S8
EASY
Coffee or tea? Tea
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit Down
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Almost immediately
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? Unload eventually
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? Pleasure all the way
Talk or text? Text
Emoji or smilie? Emoji
Where to buy The Lady and Her Quill
Publisher Dragonblade Publishing
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HX46D3B
Ruth A Casie Social Media
Hi – I’m Ruth A Casie and I write historical and contemporary romance. You might be wondering what I’m about. Sit back and let me tell you.
I’m happiest when I’m telling stories either chatting in a group or writing them down. I love to put my hero and heroine in tough situations and dare them to work it out—together, always together. They haven’t disappointed. Oh, they complain but in the end their love and relationships are stronger than ever.
Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
1. I filled my passport up in one year.
2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. Havenport Romances are stories set in a small coast Rhode Island town. I also write stories in the connected world the Pirates of Britannia.
3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
4. When I cook I dance.
5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
Website https://ruthacasie.com/
Blog http://www.ruthacasie.blogspot.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/RuthACasie
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RuthACasie/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ruthacasie/
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4792909.Ruth_A_Casie
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Ruth-A.-Casie/e/B005V0YEVU/
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Discover fast fun facts about Fran Thomas author of Pie a la Love @FrancesOThomas #RLFblog #Contemporary #SweetRomance
Ken’s service to his country is behind him in Fran Thomas’ sweet romance, Pie a la Love. Can this army veteran find the love he doesn’t know he needs in this small town?
Fran, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Pie a la Love.
Pie a la Love by Fran Thomas
Genre Contemporary Sweet Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
Sara’s been a do-gooder all her life.
Ken’s retired from the military and looking for his purpose in the civilian world.
When her grandpa needed her, Sara left her job in the city and her child-averse boyfriend. Now she’s heading up the neighborhood community center.
Although she’s accustomed to solving everyone else’s problems, she needs Ken’s help to expand the center. Teaming up with the handsome veteran is a no-brainer. Giving up on her dream of motherhood isn’t so easy.
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What’s your favorite book?…
Anything by Janet Evanovich
What’s a genre you want to write?…
I’d love to write historical romance, but the research I’d have to do scares me.
Best writing advice you ever heard?…
Do you.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
The Lady Is a Mayor
Contemporary sweet romance
Easy
Coffee or tea? coffee
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit down
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? immediately
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? Eek! No dishwasher except my hubby
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? Husband doesn’t drive, so I drive when necessary
Talk or text? talk
Emoji or smilie? smilie
Where to buy Pie a la Love
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099Y58YGX
Fran Thomas Social Media
Fran Thomas is a Pennsylvania native transplanted to Florida. She lives with her husband on an island in the Gulf of Mexico.
Website www.FrancesOThomas.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/FrancesOThomas
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FranThomasAuthor
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Discover fast fun facts about Jana Richards author of To Heal a Heart @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance
A wounded soldier, a broken-down horse and a woman with painful secrets find each other in the Small Town Contemporary Romance To Heal a Heart by Jana Richards. Will they also find healing—and love?
Jana, 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 characters in To Heal a Heart.
To Heal a Heart by Jana Richards
Genre Contemporary Small Town romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Garrett Saunders’ world changed two years ago on a road in Afghanistan. Back home, he feels like a stranger. As he struggles to find his place in the world, he meets a horse destined for the slaughterhouse and a woman bent on rescuing the strays of the world, including him.
Blair Greyson moves to Masonville to look after her ailing grandfather and give her rescue horses a home. Right away she butts heads with a surly former Marine. Despite a rocky start, they come to an agreement: Blair will board Garrett’s rescue horse and he’ll help with repairs around her farm.
Garrett finds purpose working with Blair—and falls in love with her. But she’s hiding a secret. Can she forgive herself and accept Garrett’s love, or will she let guilt and regret continue to rule her life?
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What’s your favorite book?
That’s a tough one. My favorite book is often the one I’m reading right now. But one that sticks with me, and that I’ve read a few times is Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Devereaux. In literary fiction one of my favorites is Fall on Your Knees by Anne Marie McDonald.
What’s a genre you want to write?
I would love to write a mystery series. I have an idea for one that is set during World War Two, or perhaps right after the war. A former soldier becomes a private investigator. I love a good mystery, but I’m also a romance writer, so I’d probably have a love story mixed up in the mystery somewhere.
Best writing advice you ever heard?
Write a crappy first draft and fix up the mess in revisions. I used to believe my story had to perfect the first time around. So I polished the first three chapters over and over, trying to make them perfect. It paralyzed me and meant I had a hard time finishing anything. Once I gave myself permission to be imperfect, I was able to get to “The End”. I’ve learned there’s no such thing as perfection. The real magic happens when you edit a book.
What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?
My first published book is called Her Best Man and you can find it at all major retailers.
Easy
Coffee or tea? Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon.
Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit down, though we’ve been doing a lot of drive-throughs for the last sixteen months.
Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Fold it and put it away.
Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? Unload right away.
Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? I only drive when I have to.
Talk or text? I love texting.
Emoji or smilie? I use the occasional smilie.
Where to buy To Heal a Heart
Publisher https://shop.aer.io/thewildrosepress/p/To_Heal_a_Heart/9781509231546-11180?collection=/0
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Heart-Masonville-Book-ebook/dp/B0875SLGK6
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-heal-a-heart-jana-richards/1136868654?ean=2940162717966
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/to-heal-a-heart/id1508639914
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/to-heal-a-heart-7
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jana_Richards_To_Heal_a_Heart?id=zNDpDwAAQBAJ
Jana Richards Social Media
Jana Richards has tried her hand at many writing projects over the years, from magazine articles and short stories to full-length paranormal suspense and romantic comedy. She loves to create characters with a sense of humor, but also a serious side. She believes there’s nothing more interesting then peeling back the layers of a character to see what makes them tick.
When not writing up a storm, working at her day job as an Office Administrator, or dealing with ever present mountains of laundry, Jana can be found on the local golf course pursuing her newest hobby.
Jana lives in Western Canada with her husband Warren. You can reach her through her website at http://www.janarichards.com
Website https://www.janarichards.com/index.html
Blog http://janarichards.blogspot.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/JanaRichards_
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JanaRichardsAuthor
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