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The Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley @BGTDS #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
Brenda G Bradley, 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 Silver and Gold Deception by Brenda G Bradley
Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Dee thinks her life is finally perfect; she’s found her “Mr. Right” and she has a great job.
Things are going great until four masked men rob the store where she works—then things start to go wrong.
Bad luck seems to follow her everywhere, and when she finds a corpse in her bed, she knows she needs help. Mayhem ensues when her oddball neighbors try to help when the F.B.I suspects she’s the mastermind behind the robbery.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
No.
How do you come up with ideas?…
My books are based on events and places I have experienced. When I was in a jewelry store that had a big picture window near the sidewalk, I wondered what if the place was robbed. That sparked the idea for The Silver and Gold Deception.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
I have always made up stories in my head even as a small child. Now I get to put them on paper and share them with the world.
When did you write your first book?…
I worked for the state of Maryland for thirty years. The year after I retired, I wrote my first book.
FUN
Leather or lace?Lace
Black or red? Red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Ocean
City life or country life? Country life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Cat
Where to buy The Silver and Gold Deception
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Gold-Deception-Romance-Suspense-ebook/dp/B01DYF72GC/
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Brenda G Bradley
Brenda G Bradley is the author of four romantic suspense novels. Her books feature her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. She’s been married for forty-three years to the same man and has two wonderful sons and two great daughters-in-law.
Website https://brendagbradley.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/BGTDS
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Brendagbradleynovels/
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Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry @Edna_Curry #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #Scifi
Edna Curry, 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.Earth in 2093 by Edna Curry
Genre a futuristic romantic suspense novel
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
The year is 2093 and everyone’s DNA is recorded in the World Database run by a now powerful United Nations. Crime is way down, since criminals are easily identified. Food is plentiful because water from the oceans is desalinated for irrigation of former deserts. Power is also plentiful and cheap, harnessed from the sun and wind.
But there are always a few people who resent governments of any kind and think they can do as they please. One is now raping and killing young women and Dave and Nell work to identify and stop him. But they find that easier said than done.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Yes. I’ve written contemporary romance, romantic suspense, historical romance and futuristic romance novels. I’ve also written a variety of short stories and non-fiction articles for national magazines.
How do you come up with ideas?…
I don’t know. They seem to just pop up and evolve in my mind. For example, this story was inspired by getting my own DNA test done and made me wonder how life would be different if everyone’s DNA was recorded in a World Database. And since most of my stories seem to include mystery, it seemed logical to include that in a story.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Making up characters and then a story for them. The fun part is imagining what if? And thinking about the various ways the story could go. What would happen if this happened? Or how would it change if that happened instead? And so on and on.
When did you write your first book?…
Somewhere in the early 80s. Though I’d published short stories before that.FUN
Leather or lace? lace
Black or red? red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? ocean
City life or country life? Country life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? catsWhere to buy Earth in 2093
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9T526S
Other vendors: https://www.books2read.com/u/mV7l9P
Edna Curry Social Media
Edna Curry lives in Minnesota and often sets her novels there among the lakes, evergreens and river valleys. She especially enjoys the Dalles area of the St. Croix Valley, gateway to the Wild River, which draws many tourists who give her story ideas. Besides non-fiction articles, she writes mystery, romance and romantic suspense novels.
Edna is married and is a member of the Romance Writers of America and its chapter: Northern Lights Writers.
Circle of Shadows (half of Deadly Duos #1) was a finalist in RWA’s prestigious Golden Heart Contest. She also does editing and proofreading as Fern Valentine. Details on the editing page of her website.
Website http://www.ednacurry.com
Blog http://ednacurry.blogspot.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Edna_Curry
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Edna.Curry.author
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Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton @tarinadeaton #RLFblog #MilitaryRomance #ContemporaryRomance
Tarina Deaton, 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.Half-Broke Heart by Tarina Deaton
Genre: Military/Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Denise Reynolds is used to putting up a good front to show the world a strong, capable woman, but keeps a lot of things buried deep.
Chris Nolton is everything she learned the hard way to avoid — a sexy alpha-male who could charm her out of her pants and work his way into her heart. If history has taught her anything, it’s a deadly combination, but he manages to dig up emotions and longing she’s tried to bury for years.
He says all the right things and pushes her boundaries in all the right ways. Letting her guard down is difficult, especially since believing all the right things in the past led to unimaginable consequences.
Being content with her life may no longer be an option, but risking her heart may bring her to her knees.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Not right now. I love to read historical and paranormal romance, but I know I would nit-pick over all the tiny details if I tried to write in another genre. Plus, I’m still getting my feet under me as an author and I want to be strong in the genre I’m familiar with before I try to branch out into my own unchartered-territory.
How do you come up with ideas?…
It varies by the story. Sometimes I’ll hear a song or read an article that makes me wonder what led to that point. Then I start imagining the people and the scenes and I build from there. Sometimes, a full scene will come to me and it’s in the middle of the book and I have to work forward and back from that point. I don’t always immediately know where the story began or where it will end, but that’s one of the things I love about writing.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Emotion. I love the stories that make me laugh and cry and pull at my heart-strings. That level of emotion and connection is always my goal when I’m writing.
When did you write your first book?…
In Mrs. Pamay’s fifth grade class we made cloth frogs, stuffed them with beans and we all had to write a story to go along with our frog. My frog’s name was Frogetta. She was a police officer and she stopped a bank robbery. That’s probably not what you were expecting. LOL. I published my first novel late 2016. Since then I’ve published three full-length novels and a novella in the same series as well as a novella in an anthology. There’s also a bonus novella only available to my newsletter subscribers.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Ocean close to the mountains
City life or country life? Country life, but close enough to the city to be convenient
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? BothWhere to buy Half-Broke Heart
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wrUoHC
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iBooks: http://apple.co/2ik71Ow
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2pWu71yTarina Deaton Social Media
Authentic. Sensual. Heartfelt Romance
Tarina writes steamy contemporary and military romance full of romance and emotion. She spent her entire life in and around the military, first as a dependent and then as an enlisted Air Force member.
Her debut novel, Stitched Up Heart, released in September 2016. She draws heavily from her own military experience to create authentic characters and personal challenges.
Tarina is still active duty and a single mom of six-year-old twins. Her favorite hobby is sleep. She has delusions of retiring from the military and being a full-time writer and stay-at-home mom.
Website http://www.tarinadeaton.com
Blog http://www.tarinadeaton.com/blog/
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/tarinadeaton
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tarinadeatonauthor
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Just Desserts and Other Stories by Vicki Batman @VickiBatman #RLFblog #romanticcomedy #sweetromance
Vicki Batman, 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.Just Desserts…and Other Stories by Vicki Batman
Genre: romantic comedy short story anthology
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Love blossoms in the small town of Sommerville in these clean and wholesome, heart-warming short tales, filled with fun and forever possibilities.
Included are:
Bug Stuff ~ An accountant unites with a co-worker to exterminate a pesky adversary.
Just Desserts ~ A political dinner gone disastrous brings together a reluctant attendee and her handsome seat-mate.
With This Ring ~ When a wife forgets the all-important little black dress, the evening turns into something utterly unforgettable.
Good Girls Finish First ~ When men friends are challenged to fix breakfast if they lose a race, one woman leads the pack and discovers finishing first leads to romance.
Ouch ~ Who knew a yoga class would be so dangerous…and romantic?
Man Theory ~ When a geeky co-worker espouses his theory on love, a friend risks her heart.
Tommy and the Teacher ~ A young boy steals from the school’s book fair causing interesting possibilities to arise.
Absolutely Positively Lost ~ Helping a map-challenged young man find his way is truly serendipitous.
The Little Birdie Who ~ A new town, a new friend, a new beginning. Who would have thought a little bird could bring two people together?
Check Her Out ~ It’s a sticky situation, especially between a store manager and Auntie Caren when her nephew must pay for the gum he stole.
This Is Not Working ~ One of those days at a new job when nothing is going right, and then the boss steps in.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
Yes, I do! Humorous romantic mysteries and romantic comedy short stories.
How do you come up with ideas?
With short stories, sometimes, people say things and my head goes bing! and the story takes off. It is so gratifying and fun when that happens. I did take a short story class early on and we were challenged to study a picture and create a story from it. It worked!
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
I love when the story is roughed and I can get to work to make it better. I’ll finesse until I’m sick of it.
When did you write your first book?
I wrote my first book about fourteen years ago after a friend challenged me. Handsome was floored.FUN
Leather or lace? Cotton, lolol
Black or red? Wear black, love red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton
Ocean or mountains? Mountains
City life or country life? City life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Both!Where to buy Just Desserts…and Other Stories
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Desserts-Other-Short-Stories-ebook/dp/B07CT8XC5F/
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/just-desserts-and-other-short-stories-vicki-batman/1128592107
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/823338/Vicki Batman Social Media
Vicki Batman has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, two humorous romantic mysteries. Along the way she has garnered awards and bestsellers. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and several writing groups. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Cat fancier. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking “What if??”
Website: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com/p/more-about-me.html/
Blog: http://www.vickibatman.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VickiBatman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vicki-Batman-sassy-writer-of-sexy-and-funny-fiction-133506590074451/
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/vickibatman/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4814608.Vicki_Batman/
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The Counterfeit Lady by Alina K Field @alinakfield #RLFblog #RegencyRomance
Alina K Field, 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 Counterfeit Lady by Alina K Field
Genre: Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Freedom!
Vowing she’ll never submit to an arranged marriage, an earl’s daughter bolts for the remote seaside cottage that should be hers upon marriage.
But instead of a quiet respite from her controlling family, she finds her refuge occupied by the last man she ever wants to see again—an American artist, who’s also a thief.
And quite possibly one of her father’s spies.
This story includes a rebellious heroine, a determined spy, a meddling father, a vicious villain, a cast of free-thinking free-traders and possibly a ghost or two!QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
I have a contemporary romance story published in the anthology, Romancing the Pages, plus several contemporary romance manuscripts on hold for when I someday move on from the nineteenth century!
How do you come up with ideas?…
I love to read nonfiction, especially biographies, diaries and memoirs of historical figures.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Getting the motivation right for every character, every action, every bit of dialogue.
When did you write your first book?…
I started many, many stories over the years, but I never typed “the end” until 2009.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Both!
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Mountains
City life or country life? Both!
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home, definitely!
Dogs or cats? Both!Where to buy The Counterfeit Lady
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Lady-Regency-Romance-Sons-ebook/dp/B07BJ39CVV
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-counterfeit-lady-alina-k-field/1128249478
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-counterfeit-lady/id1361801023
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-counterfeit-lady-1
Google https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Alina_K_Field_The_Counterfeit_Lady?id=yetTDwAAQBAJAlina K Field Social Media
Award winning author Alina K Field earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and German literature, but her true passion is the much happier world of romance fiction. Though her roots are in the Midwestern U.S., after six very, very, very cold years in Chicago, she moved to Southern California and hasn’t looked back. She shares a midcentury home with her husband, her spunky, blonde, rescued terrier, and the blue-eyed cat who conned his way in for dinner one day and decided the food was too good to leave.
She is the author of several Regency romances, including the 2014 Book Buyer’s Best winner, Rosalyn’s Ring. She is hard at work on her next series of Regency romances, but loves to hear from readers!
Website https://alinakfield.com
Blog https://alinakfield.com/blog
Twitter https://twitter.com/AlinaKField
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alinakfield
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/alinakf/
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King of Swords by Anna Durbin @TheAnnaDurbin #RLFblog #RegencyRomance
Anna Durbin, 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.
King of Swords by Anna Durbin
Genre Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
A fiercely independent spinster who desperately needs assistance…
Lady Cassandra Gardner will inherit fifty thousand pounds when she turns thirty—and just in time. She has a special purpose for her money, one no man could understand. But when her brother the duke tries to cheat her out of her fortune, she has no choice but to accept the help of the man who shattered her heart years ago.
A gallant nobleman who can’t resist rescuing a damsel in distress…
Lord William Poniard is looking for a wife, but the last woman he should consider marrying is his archenemy’s sister, the woman who hates him with a vengeance. Yet, when she is compromised by her brother’s nefarious scheme, he sees an opportunity not only to rescue the lady by marrying her but also to exact revenge on the duke for his past betrayal.
Will she accept his offer of help and at what cost?
Despite the long-standing animosity between Cassandra and William, sparks fly when their attraction to one another ignites into a passion neither saw coming. Will one night of rapture unite them or drive them apart? Can she forget past wounds and let him back into her heart? And can he convince her that she is the only woman he wants?QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Right now, I only write in the romance genre, and specifically, the Regency romance sub-genre, but I have written other stories outside Regency romance.
How do you come up with ideas?…
Most of my ideas come to me as “what ifs.” For instance, what would happen if you put this woman with this man in this time period under these circumstances? For my Kings of the Tarot series, I created each of the heroes to represent a king card in the tarot deck and the heroines to represent the corresponding queen.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
The single most important part of writing for me is that it allows me an outlet to express my creativity. Though I like the work I do in my real world job, it is, quite frankly, dry and boring with absolutely no opportunity to be creative. I have fun in world-building and creating plots and scenes and characters with my writing.
When did you write your first book?…
I wrote my first book when was 8 or 9. It was a story about a girl who discovers that the guy she thinks is her brother is actually a space alien. The first book I wrote as an adult was a ghost story that falls more under the umbrella of Women’s Fiction than paranormal or romance, although there is a strong romantic element running through it.FUN
Leather or lace? Lace
Black or red? Black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton
Ocean or mountains? Ocean
City life or country life? Country
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Both—but I only have a cat these days.Where to buy King of Swords
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/King-Swords-Kings-Tarot-Book-ebook/dp/B072KFYXQV/
Anna Durbin Social Media
Anna Durbin is the author of charming tales of the Beau Monde. Having grown up reading sagas of chivalry and romance, she began crafting her own elaborate stories in her imagination at a young age. It was only natural that she would one day write them down. Her first novel, King of Swords, was a 2012 Golden Heart® finalist.
Despite years of study in the biological and physical sciences, her true love has always been the literary arts. Inspired by her favorite author, Jane Austen, Anna adores the Regency Era and writes period pieces set during that time that show love conquering adversity. Oddly, for all her love of science and history, she is a faithful devotee of the New Age. She discovered tarot cards in a New Age shop in Minneapolis during a high school class trip one year and has been enchanted with them ever since. She enjoys weaving the symbolism of the tarot deck into her storylines.
Anna has lived in ten different states throughout her lifetime, from California to New Jersey. A Midwesterner at heart, she was born in Kansas and raised in Iowa. Currently, she lives in Wisconsin with her husband and works as a technician for local government.
Website https://annadurbinauthor.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/TheAnnaDurbin
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AnnaDurbinAuthor/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16946965.Anna_Durbin
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Durbin/e/B072N25NR4/You May Also Like
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