• Series Feature,  Western

    Read the series: Ladies of Carson Street by Rachel Brimble @rachelbrimble #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance

    Read the series: Ladies of Carson Street by Rachel Brimble @rachelbrimble #RLFblog #HistoricalRomanceThe Ladies of Carson Street trilogy by Rachel Brimble follows Louisa, Nancy and Octavia as they strive for independence and love on the backstreets of Victorian Bath, England. Will they thrive…or merely survive?

    Rachel, 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.

    A Widow’s Vow in the Ladies of Carson Street trilogy

    Genre Historical Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    From grieving widow…

    1. After her merchant husband saved her from a life of prostitution, Louisa Hill was briefly happy as a housewife in Bristol. But then a constable arrives at her door. Her husband has been found hanged in a Bath hotel room, a note and a key to a property in Bath the only things she has left of him. And now the debt collectors will come calling.

    To a new life as a madam.

    Forced to leave everything she knows behind, Louisa finds more painful betrayals waiting for her in the house in Bath. Left with no means of income, Louisa knows she has nothing to turn to but her old way of life. But this time, she’ll do it on her own terms – by turning her home into a brothel for upper class gentleman. And she’s determined to spare the girls she saves from the street the horrors she endured in the past.

    Enlisting the help of Jacob Jackson, a quiet but feared boxer, to watch over the house, Louisa is about to embark on a life she never envisaged. Can she find the courage to forge this new path?

    Which book is this in the series?

    A Widow’s Vow is the first book in the series

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    The series is complete with three books – The trilogy is A Widow’s Vow, Trouble For The Leading Lady & A Very Modern Marriage

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Louisa Hill is the star of A Widow’s Vow, Nancy Bloom is the star of Trouble For The Leading Lady and Octavia Marshall is the star of A Very Modern Marriage

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Female empowerment, friendship and survival

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    A Widow’s Vow
    Trouble For The Leading Lady
    A Very Modern Marriage

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    Oh, so much! All three women in the series are strong, ambitious with big hearts and each of them were a joy to write. I very much enjoyed getting to know them and then finding their perfect heroes.

    Due to their feistiness and determination, I had to find men capable of meeting them equally and also allowing them to fly – a difficult thing to do among the Victorian male population but I managed it in the end!

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    My 29th published novel comes out in the Autumn so I’d better not list them all! I have a series of 8 books (The Templeton Cove Stories) with Harlequin and my series before the Ladies of Carson Street was the Shop Girl series. A four-book series set in Bath’s finest Edwardian department store – if you are a fan of Mr Selfrige or Downton Abbey, this series is perfect for you!

    Read the series: Ladies of Carson Street by Rachel Brimble @rachelbrimble #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    Amazon Page US: https://amzn.to/3NQUgWe
    Amazon Page UK: https://amzn.to/3iMhxKC

    Where to buy A Widow’s Vow

    Amazon https://geni.us/sHuF
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    Rachel Brimble Social Media

    Rachel lives in a small town near Bath, England. She is the author of 29 published novels including the Ladies of Carson Street trilogy, the Shop Girl series (Aria Fiction) and the Templeton Cove Stories (Harlequin). In January 2022, she signed a contract with the Wild Rose Press for the first book in a brand new series set in past British Royal courts.
    Rachel is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association as well as the Historical Novel Society and has thousands of social media followers all over the world.
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  • Series Feature,  Urban Fantasy

    Read the series: Grave Cargo by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #UrbanFantasy

    A dead mage, a missing friend, and an unpredictable alliance merge into a volatile package sending Rory careening through the Arcane elite’s deadly secrets in Jami Gray’s clever and fast-paced urban fantasy series filled with unexpected twists and turns.

    Jami, 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.

    Grave Cargo in the Arcane Transporter Series

    Genre Urban Fantasy

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R (mainly for language)

    A dead mage, a missing friend, and an unpredictable alliance merge into a volatile package sending Rory careening through the Arcane elite’s deadly secrets.

    Rory Costas, Arcane Transporter, is finally out from under the Guild’s thumb and ready to jumpstart her career as an independent contractor. Even better than the potential income, her promising future offers the additional perk of keeping her coveted magic out of the hands of the all-powerful Arcane Families. But when a dead mage drops at her doorstep on the same morning her best friend and roommate, Lena, goes missing, Rory is drawn out of her comfort zone and into an ominous race against time.

    Retracing Lena’s convoluted path through the Arcane elite’s moneyed secrets, bitter vendettas, and lethal curses, Rory crashes into Zev Aslanov’s investigation of the murdered mage. When the Cordova Family’s enigmatic hunter reveals the dead man was Lena’s last client, Rory must convince Zev her missing friend is a victim, not a suspect. To uncover the truth and save her friend, Rory agrees to work with Zev, even though their uneasy partnership may mean revealing her hidden magic.

    As the clock ticks down, can they dodge Zev’s suspicions and Rory’s secrets to expose the real evil mastermind or will they crash and burn?

    Read the series: Grave Cargo by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #UrbanFantasy

    Which book is this in the series?

    This is the first book.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    This series is currently complete with a total of three titles, but you never know, Rory and Zev’s adventures may circle back around.

    How many books are completed?

    All three.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Our heroine, Rory Costas, is a highly skilled transporter who built her reputation through her career with the Arcane Guild. Now, she’s finally achieved her goal and hung up her independent contractor shingle and she’s determine to make her name, the name when it comes to the secured transport of your magical goods. There’s just a teeny-tiny speed bump… the lethally attractive Cordova Family Arbiter, Zev Aslanov. If she can’t dodge his interest, she may find herself on a dangerous road that will put her straight in the middle of the treacherous world of the Arcane Families.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    It’s a magic filled adventure that includes dead bodies, fast cars, kidnappings, intrigue, and just enough romance to keep you flipping the pages.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Grave Cargo
    Risky Goods
    Lethal Contents
    (Psst…if you sign up for my newsletter, you could snag your free copy of Ignition Point, a prequel novel where you get a front row seat for Rory and Zev’s first meeting.)

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I love fast cars, intrepid women, sexy men, and heart-pounding thrill rides, and I indulged in every single one of these while writing.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    For now, the series is complete, but I’ll be honest, Rory and Zev aren’t done yet, so there’s a good chance they’ll be back soon.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    You can find all retailers for this series (also available in audio), along with all my books and their links here: https://books2read.com/JamiGray or at my website at https://www.jamigray.com

    Where to buy Grave Cargo

    Universal Book Link https://books2read.com/gravecargo-jamigray
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871PSQ11/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grave-cargo-jami-gray/1137536075?ean=2940161116340
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    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/grave-cargo
    GooglePlay https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=LuhcEAAAQBAJ

    Jami Gray Social Media

    Jami Gray is the coffee addicted, music junkie, Queen Nerd of her personal Geek Squad, Alpha Mom of the Fur Minxes, who writes to soothe the voices crammed in her head. You don’t want to miss out on her multiple series that combine magical intrigue and fearless romance into one wild ride – with the worlds of the Arcane Transporter, The Kyn, PSY-IV Teams, or The Collapse.
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  • Series Feature,  Suspense

    Read the Romantic Suspense series: Crystal Creek by Laura Haley-McNeil @laurarmcneil #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Read the Romantic Suspense series: Crystal Creek by Laura Haley-McNeil @laurarmcneil #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseMeet the Whitlochs of Crystal Creek series by Laura Haley-McNeil. They live hard, but love tender.

    Laura, 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.

    Guarding Her Heart in the Crystal Creek series

    Genre Clean romantic suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Threatened by a stalker, she turns to the only man who can help her – the man who walked out of her life ten years ago.

    Artist Victoria Whitloch escapes the clutches of a stalker only to stumble into the arms of the man she never wants to see again, bad boy prosecutor Garrett Reynolds. To protect Victoria, Garrett whisks her away to an isolated lodge. Major problem for Victoria—how does she help Garrett capture the stalker while guarding her heart against the man who broke it once before?

    Garrett thought his heart had healed when Victoria left him ten years ago. Garrett’s bigger problem? Capture the stalker determined to imprison Victoria. Keeping Victoria safe is no easy task for Garrett, but getting her to trust him is an entirely different challenge. He puts his life on the line to guard the woman who is more deserving of love than any woman he’s known.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Guarding Her Heart is the first book in the Crystal Creek Series

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    Unlimited

    How many books are completed?

    Ten. The tenth book, What She Couldn’t Say, will be released February 2023.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Rose Whitloch is the matriarch of the Crystal Creek Ranch. She and her foreman, Ralph appear in beach. Each book has a new set of main characters, the hero and the heroine, who are related to Rose in some way.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    As a romantic suspense, the main theme is romance, but excitement level is increased with the mystery and suspense.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Guarding Her Heart
    Crystal Creek Christmas
    A Ring Around Her Heart
    Steeling Her Heart
    Risking Her Heart
    Defending Her Heart
    Imagine the Kiss
    Never Kiss Goodbye
    Whisper a Kiss
    What She Couldn’t Say

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I’m a huge fan of romantic suspense. I like taking two people who can’t fit love into their lives and throwing them into a situation where love and determination opens their eyes to what life has to offer.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    I have to other series—The Beaumont Brides, new adult, clean romance series, with 5 books in this series, and the Christmas Billionaires Series, sweet and clean romance series, with 6 books in this series.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    https://www.amazon.com/Laura-Haley-McNeil/e/B008S3WD10

    Where to buy Guarding Her Heart

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MIBTQWW

    Laura Haley-McNeil Social Media

    Laura Haley-McNeil is an award-winning author of romantic suspense and women’s fiction in novel length and in short stories. Her work has been featured in several women’s magazines. She has studied piano and ballet and has been a board member for two community orchestras. She and her husband reside in Colorado. When she isn’t writing, she jogs, bicycles and crochets.
    Website/Blog https://laurahaleymcneil.com/
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  • Paranormal,  Series Feature

    Read the paranormal romance series: Hunted by the Past by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #PNR

    Read the paranormal romance series: Hunted by the Past by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #PNR
    A reluctant psychic must turn to the man who walked away to escape a killer bent on revenge in Jami Gray’s paranormal romance, Hunted by the Past.

    Jami, 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.

    Hunted by the Past in the PSY-IV Teams

    Genre Paranormal Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    She’s a reluctant psychic. He’s the man who walked away. Can they see beyond their painful past to survive a sadistic killer’s lethal game of revenge?

    No matter how far she runs, she can’t escape… Changing the past is an impossibility ex-Marine, Cynthia “Cyn” Arden, understands all too well.

    Struggling in the aftermath of a botched mission, which cost her two teammates, her military career, and a fledgling relationship, her world’s upended once more by a panicked phone call. The psychic killer behind her nightmares has escaped military custody and is hunting down her remaining teammates, one by one.

    Up next on his murderous list—Cyn. Unless she finds a way to trust the one who walked away… The killer’s game brings her face to face with the one person guaranteed to throw her off kilter—the unsettling and distracting man she left behind, Kayden Shaw.

    Once she believed he’d stand by her side, then he chose his job and secrets over her, leaving her heart scarred by their tumultuous past. Can Cyn overcome her past to trust the man she loves and master the psychic ability she spent years denying before it’s too late?

    If you like heart-pounding, paranormal romance, don’t miss Hunted By The Past, an action-packed introduction to Jami Gray’s psychic romantic suspense series, PSY-IV Teams.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Hunted by the Past is the first in a five book on-going paranormal romance series, PSY-IV Teams.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    Currently, I’ve got a total of seven, but there may be spin-offs.

    How many books are completed?

    Five

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Each book focuses on a different couple facing their own unique challenges and missions. These first seven books focus on the PSY-IV (think cipher) Team members: Cyn, Kayden, Tag, Wolf, Bishop, Jinx, Rabbit, and eventually Ricochet and Doc.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Think of PSY-IV Teams as cross between NCIS and X-Men. It’s a team of unique ex-military operatives with psychic abilities who used their unusual skills to complete their missions.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Hunted by the Past is the initial introduction to the team with Cyn and Kayden’s story.

    Then it’s all about Tag and Risia’s journey from frenemies to lovers in Touched by Fate.

    Once you survive that mission, it’s on to Wolf’s protection detail for Melly, and then onto the unforgettable adventures of Bishop and Megan. Then, the fifth tale is the long-awaited team up of Jinx and Rabbit.

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    Getting a chance to concentrate on each different couple is a blast. Not only is there a bunch of creative “what-if’s” to explore with their various psychic abilities, some of my research requires searches that I know for a fact have landed my name on a watch list somewhere. This series has taken unexpected turns because, while I think I know where the character is going to go, they get off on turning my expectations, and their lives, on end with no warning.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    I have three other series out – a 4 book, completed Post-Apocalyptic Romance series called Fate’s Vultures, that starts with Lying in Ruins. Think end of the world cowboys meets sexy MC. Available at all retailers.

    A completed 3 book Urban Fantasy series called Arcane Transporter that follows Rory Costas through the magical mayhem that arises when powerful Mystics rule like mob families, and it all starts with Grave Cargo. Currently available in Kindle Unlimited, but will be moving to all retailers in Summer 2022.

    Then I have my five book ongoing Urban Fantasy / Paranormal Romance series, the Kyn Kronicles that kicks off with Shadow’s Edge. The sixth and final book in this Supernatural meets Underworld series, Shadow’s Fall, will be out in July 2022. It, too, is currently available in Kindle Unlimited, but plans are to move the entire series to all retailers in late 2022.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    You can find links at my universal author page at: https://books2read.com/JamiGray or at my website at: https://www.jamigray.com

    Where to buy Hunted by the Past

    Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/huntedbythepast-jamigray
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C649GB5/
    Amazon Series Page https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4H14DR
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    GooglePlay https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=EW5REAAAQBAJ

    Jami Gray Social Media

    Jami Gray is the coffee addicted, music junkie, Queen Nerd of her personal Geek Squad, Alpha Mom of the Fur Minxes, who writes to soothe the voices crammed in her head. You don’t want to miss out on her multiple series that combine magical intrigue and fearless romance into one wild ride – with the worlds of the Arcane Transporter, The Kyn, PSY-IV Teams, or The Collapse.
    Website https://JamiGray.com
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  • Series Feature,  Urban Fantasy

    Read the series: Grave Cargo by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #UrbanFantasy

    Read the series: Grave Cargo by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #UrbanFantasyA dead mage, a missing friend, and an unpredictable alliance merge into a volatile package sending Rory careening through the Arcane elite’s deadly secrets in Jami Gray’s clever and fast-paced urban fantasy series filled with unexpected twists and turns.

    Jami, 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.

    Grave Cargo in the Arcane Transporter Series

    Genre Urban Fantasy

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R (mainly for language)

    A dead mage, a missing friend, and an unpredictable alliance merge into a volatile package sending Rory careening through the Arcane elite’s deadly secrets.

    Rory Costas, Arcane Transporter, is finally out from under the Guild’s thumb and ready to jumpstart her career as an independent contractor. Even better than the potential income, her promising future offers the additional perk of keeping her coveted magic out of the hands of the all-powerful Arcane Families. But when a dead mage drops at her doorstep on the same morning her best friend and roommate, Lena, goes missing, Rory is drawn out of her comfort zone and into an ominous race against time.

    Retracing Lena’s convoluted path through the Arcane elite’s moneyed secrets, bitter vendettas, and lethal curses, Rory crashes into Zev Aslanov’s investigation of the murdered mage. When the Cordova Family’s enigmatic hunter reveals the dead man was Lena’s last client, Rory must convince Zev her missing friend is a victim, not a suspect. To uncover the truth and save her friend, Rory agrees to work with Zev, even though their uneasy partnership may mean revealing her hidden magic.

    As the clock ticks down, can they dodge Zev’s suspicions and Rory’s secrets to expose the real evil mastermind or will they crash and burn?

    Which book is this in the series?

    This is the first book.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    This series is currently complete with a total of three titles, but you never know, Rory and Zev’s adventures may circle back around.

    How many books are completed?

    All three.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Our heroine, Rory Costas, is a highly skilled transporter who built her reputation through her career with the Arcane Guild. Now, she’s finally achieved her goal and hung up her independent contractor shingle and she’s determine to make her name, the name when it comes to the secured transport of your magical goods. There’s just a teeny-tiny speed bump… the lethally attractive Cordova Family Arbiter, Zev Aslanov. If she can’t dodge his interest, she may find herself on a dangerous road that will put her straight in the middle of the treacherous world of the Arcane Families.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    It’s a magic filled adventure that includes dead bodies, fast cars, kidnappings, intrigue, and just enough romance to keep you flipping the pages.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Grave Cargo
    Risky Goods
    Lethal Contents
    (Psst…if you sign up for my newsletter, you could snag your free copy of Ignition Point, a prequel novel where you get a front row seat for Rory and Zev’s first meeting.)

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I love fast cars, intrepid women, sexy men, and heart-pounding thrill rides, and I indulged in every single one of these while writing.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    For now, the series is complete, but I’ll be honest, Rory and Zev aren’t done yet, so there’s a good chance they’ll be back soon.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    You can find all retailers for this series (also available in audio), along with all my books and their links here: https://books2read.com/JamiGray or at my website at https://www.jamigray.com

    Read the series: Grave Cargo by Jami Gray @JamiGrayAuthor #RLFblog #UrbanFantasy

    Where to buy Grave Cargo

    Universal Book Link https://books2read.com/gravecargo-jamigray
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871PSQ11/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grave-cargo-jami-gray/1137536075?ean=2940161116340
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1608720599
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/grave-cargo
    GooglePlay https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=LuhcEAAAQBAJ

    Jami Gray Social Media

    Jami Gray is the coffee addicted, music junkie, Queen Nerd of her personal Geek Squad, Alpha Mom of the Fur Minxes, who writes to soothe the voices crammed in her head. You don’t want to miss out on her multiple series that combine magical intrigue and fearless romance into one wild ride – with the worlds of the Arcane Transporter, The Kyn, PSY-IV Teams, or The Collapse.
    Website https://JamiGray.com
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  • Contemporary,  Series Feature

    Read the series: You Can’t Hurry Love (Jukebox Collection Book 2) by AN Verebes #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Read the series: You Can't Hurry Love (Jukebox Collection Book 2) by AN Verebes #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceEnemies turn to lovers in AN Verebes’ new contemporary romance, You Can’t Hurry Love. Unfortunately, thanks to their respective families, Sara and Charlie are stuck in each other’s lives for the foreseeable future. Being civil is as good as it is going to get…or is it?

    Anita, 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.

    You Can’t Hurry Love in the Jukebox Collection

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): NC17

    Sometimes love is worth the wait.

    Sara Carlisle and Charlie Rhodes are complete opposites. Oil and water. Chalk and cheese.

    Before Sara even meets Charlie, she hates him. He’s insulted her best friend -a woman Sara considers family- and that is unforgivable. In person he proves to be just as obnoxious and insufferable as she’d anticipated. And, as far as she’s concerned, the fact that he’s tall and muscular with an accent to die for is not enough to redeem him. Charlie Rhodes is an arrogant A–hole (with a capital A!) and that’s all there is to it!

    For his part, Charlie thinks Sara is a conceited pain in the arse. A prissy princess to the nth degree. It becomes his prerogative to get under her skin for the sheer pleasure of riling her up. He feels genuine enjoyment in the face of her frustration, and he makes no secret of it. Besides, she gives as good as she gets!

    Fundamentally opposed in every way, it’s obvious to those around them that they’re not going to get along.

    But unfortunately, thanks to their respective families, they are stuck in each other’s lives for the foreseeable future. Being civil is as good as it is going to get…or is it?

    When their relationship turns from reluctant acquaintances to red hot lovers, they find it’s good.

    Really good.

    What could possibly go wrong?

    In a slow-burn romance that follows hot on the heels of Handle With Care*, Sara and Charlie discover that you really can’t rush romance.

    *Both Handle With Care and You Can’t Hurry Love can be read as standalone novels in the expanding Jukebox Collection series.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Book 2, but it can be read as a standalone novel.

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    Currently there are 6 books planned, with two potential novellas in addition.

    How many books are completed?

    2 have been completed and published. The third is midway through its first draft, as is one of the novellas.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Currently it’s the Rhodes brothers, Everett (Handle With Care) and Charlie (You Can’t Hurry Love), and their leading ladies (Gemma and Sara respectively). After this, each planned novel focuses on new characters who are introduced along the way within the existing novels, and their lives are all interconnected. It won’t be necessary to read them in any particular order.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    Family. Whether it’s the family they were born into, an unconventional family dynamic, or the family that they have created for themselves through tightknit friendships, family is the key theme underpinning the series.

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    Handle With Care

    You Can’t Hurry Love

    Truth Hurts (estimated release date October 2022)

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    Bringing characters that have been living in my head ‘to life’ has been the most satisfying part of writing this series. I’ve been imagining them for such a long time, so being able to share them and their stories means a lot to me. And, alright, I might have fallen in love with the heroes along the way.

    What other books (not in this series) have you written?

    Nothing else published as yet. A lot of fanfiction? Does that count? Haha. There are plans -and half written novels- but nothing completed.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    https://anverebesauthor.wordpress.com/books/

    Read the series: You Can't Hurry Love (Jukebox Collection Book 2) by AN Verebes #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Where to buy You Can’t Hurry Love

    Publisher https://anverebesauthor.wordpress.com/where-to-buy/
    Amazon (US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S35VNTL
    Universal link (including print copies) https://books2read.com/YouCantHurryLove

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    Anita (AN) Verebes is a daydreamer, writer, and author of the debut contemporary romance novel ‘Handle With Care’. As a civil marriage celebrant, Anita makes a living telling other people’s love stories and celebrating real romance! Also armed with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Anita is a qualified -but not practising- High School English teacher who loves to read anything she can get her hands on, including fanfiction. (And, yes, she’s written her fair share of that, too.) Living directly between Queensland’s sunny Gold and Sunshine coasts, Anita spends her days exploring the Great South East with her husband and their two rambunctious sons. When at home,
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