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Read Thank Me the new #SecondChanceRomance by Serena James Chase #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
There’s more than a vicious history following a dangerous man across an ocean in Thank Me, a romantic suspense by Serena James Chase. Will fate be on his side this time? Or will it ruin his chance?
Serena, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Thank Me.
Thank Me by Serena James Chase
Genre Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RTime can heal wounds. But sometimes, it just screws everything up.
Five years ago, I was a lethal weapon for the Donovan crime family. Then I become the Boss and ruled Chicago. Men feared me. Women wanted me. Cops and criminals alike owed their lives and their livelihoods to me.
I had it all…until I didn’t.
Now, I’ve been exiled and the woman I never thought I’d see her again is standing before me. A life I refused to believe I could have is suddenly all around me. A love I was too afraid to earn is within my reach.
Unless the life I left behind won’t let me go.
Why did you write this book?
Thank Me was written for the Tease Me Anthology, a limited time only collection of contemporary romances. If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if an exiled mob boss were to get a second chance at love while vacationing in Monte Carlo during a Grand Prix race (super specific, I know), then this is just the book you’ve always wanted to read.
The story between Graham Tate and Willa Ryerson developed organically. When I began their journey, I knew I wanted to write about two unlikely lovers. Two people who were searching for the right time and space where their love could overcome not only their differences, but the dangers they encounter along the way.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Everything romance. Or everything that has a romance in it. Whether it’s a fantasy, thriller, or speculative fiction, I love to root for love. I also really enjoy writing romantic stories across in multiple genres and I suppose that contributed a lot to my wanting to write Thank Me.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
There are so many, but Ellen Louise Ripley from the Alien movie franchise gets my vote. She’s a such a heroic character and a formidable leader. Watching her battle to save her life, then devoting every minute afterward to saving humanity was awe-inspiring. She stands up to the powerful on behalf of those who can’t always do so for themselves and in that way, her character is like Graham Tate. Even though Graham is an anti-hero, when we meet him for the first time in the series, he is literally saving a life.
What are you working on at the moment?
Currently, I’m writing book two in August Company Rockstars. Only Evan picks up directly after the explosive events of Only Tonight. Fans of this well-loved short story will finally get to read more of Charlie Archer, a young personal assistant at a PR agency, and Evan Parker, the lead singer of August Company.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Expect more short and steamy stories from the boys of August Company Rockstars. And later this year, Thank Me, will be re-released. It will be titled Save Me when it becomes available as a part of the Love Dangerously series.
Where to buy Thank Me
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B34ZYPLN
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Serena James Chase is the author of billionaire romance with slow burn, high heat, and family drama! Serena also writes fantasy romances sometimes because she loves retelling those stories.
When she’s not writing her next sexy couple, you can find her padding her book collection and she’s still enjoys binge-watching all the new shows.
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Is It True: Escaping Valentine’s Day by Christi Barth @christi_barth #RLFblog #Contemporary #Romance #SecondChance
Two exes are thrown back together on a trip to Italy in Christi Barth’s newest contemporary rom-com, Escaping Valentine’s Day. They have a chance of working things out…until an Italian prince complicates everything!
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Christi Barth. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Escaping Valentine’s Day by Christi Barth
Genre Contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
An Italian romance is on the menu, but is she ready to order?
Content creator Rory Hibbert knows Valentine’s Day is only fun for couples and chocolatiers. For singles like her, it’s a day of disappointment. And that’s why her new marketing agency client has arranged a tour of Italy crammed full of activities to distract from the holiday. This trip is a test for Rory—if it goes well, it will jump-start her new social media career.
There’s just one snag: the ex she never got over is also on staff.
Huck Cranshaw walked away from the love of his life for a huge opportunity on a cooking competition show. At least, that’s the excuse he gave Rory at the time—and he’s regretted it for five years. Cooking for tourists was supposed to be a stopgap between restaurant positions. Now it could be much, much more: a chance to fix the past.
But when an Italian prince catches sight of Rory, Huck’s not the only one vying for her heart this time. Can Cupid still steal Rory’s heart when the truth finally comes out?
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. This is my 39th book.
this book is part of a series?
Yes. Loosely – Holiday Hearts. The heroine’s best friend in this book was the lead in The Magic Of Christmas.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Oh no. Definitely not. Sleep is integral to being a good writer. It is imperative to have healthy sleep habits!
you did research for this book?
Yes! Far more than usual, so I could give my readers a virtual trip to Italy. The TramJazz tour in the book is real, and the chocolate factory, perfume store, and the church with St. Valentine’s heart, and the Mouth of Truth from Roman Holiday….It truly is an Italian travelogue (with banter and flirting and romance!).
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
No. You’d have to go to my paranormal rom-com Imperfect Angel to find that (and please do!).
this book has more than one genre?
Yes-ish? It is contemporary romance, but you could also call it a rom-com.
you speak more than one language?
Not anymore. I used to be fluent in German. Guten Tag!
you grew up where you live now?
No. Grew up in Los Angeles, got out the minute I had my high school diploma, and took a long, winding path to Baltimore.
you love to read?
Yes. More than I could ever verbalize. It is as necessary to me as eating and drinking.
you are never late?
Correct. It is rude, and I won’t do it.
you love pizza?
Yes. Sooooo much. We make it at home all the time – fun combos like ham, apple & brie or chicken sausage and caramelized red onions.
you love sushi?
Yes. Sooooo much, lol. I was 16 when I first had it – on a first date, so that experience could’ve gone really badly, but we both loved it – and now I crave it constantly. Hubby and I gorge on it every New Year’s Eve.
you have a pet?
No.
Where to buy Escaping Valentine’s Day
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B72JT1JZ
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USA TODAY bestseller Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage. A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning. Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes contemporary romance. Christi lives in Maryland with her husband.
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Second Chance a romance by Martha O’Sullivan @m_osullivan26 #RLFblog #contemporary
Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured book is Second Chance by Martha O’Sullivan.Everything was fine until Brian Rembrandt came back to town.
Lindsay Foster was finally getting her life back together and planning a future
with the ever-indulging Paul Webster. How dare Brian think he could waltz back into
her life and pick up where they left off!But he does.And that’s a problem.Because Brian is used to getting what he wants. So when Lindsay
won’t come to him, he goes to her. But little do they know that the torrid night
they share puts a lot more than Lindsay’s impending marriage in jeopardy. This love
triangle has an extra side. And it alters the course of four lives forever.Buy Link:
Author site http://marthaosullivan26.wix.com/marthaosullivanRed Sage http://eredsage.com/store/OSULLIVAN_MARTHA.htmlBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/second-chance-martha-o-x2019-sullivan/1116810263?ean=2940148803621Amazon http://amzn.com/B00EX631GMKobo http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Second-Chance/book-hXS7TbFdaEGFhDCk_FflBQ/page1.html?s=VxhxFGbPAk2KnfFXUA1Iag&r=6ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-secondchance-1278782-356.htmlFind Me Here
Martha O’SullivanBlog/Website: marthaosullivan26.wix.com/marthaosullivanTwitter: http://twitter.com/m_osullivan26Amazon Author Page:http://www.amazon.com/Second-Chance-Chances-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00EX631GM/ref=sr_1_17?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1378129953&sr=1-17&keywords=red+sage+publishing