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Is It True: @jeanjoachim Dan Alexander, Pitcher #Sports romance #RLFblog
Play Is It True
with today’s guest Jean Joachim, author of Dan Alexander, Pitcher, a sports
romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can
elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about
your book.Book heat level (based on movie ratings): 4 heat levelFed up with cheating women, Dan Alexander, star pitcher for
the New York Nighthawks, grew restless. Searching for something more than a bar
babe, he zeroed in on a girl in the stands. He never expected to see a
beautiful chick pushing frankfurters. But the hot dog girl looked as smokin’ as
the food she was selling.Holly Merrill found a place to hide in plain sight, as a
vendor at Nighthawks’ stadium. Keeping her secret safe and simply happy to stay
alive, she never considered finding love an option. After all, a bad girl doesn’t
deserve a decent guy, does she?Coming off his best season ever, Dan went into the playoffs,
hell bent on winning the pennant and playing in the World Series. But could he
maintain his focus on the field, where everything was going right, when off the
field everything was falling apart?Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to
explain any (or none) of your answers.Is it true:
this is your first
book?No. It’s book # 35this book is part of
a series?Yes, The Bottom of the Ninth series.you lost sleep while
writing this book?No.you did research for
this book?Yes.some characters in
this book are not human? (pets for example)Some of the ball players may act like apes, but they have
human DNA.this book has more
than one genre?Nope.you speak more than
one language?Yes.you grew up where you
live now?No.you love to read?Yes!you are never late?Yes.you love pizza?No.you love sushi?No.you have a pet?Yes.Where can we find your
book online?Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0UT7CS
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dan-alexander-pitcher-jean-joachim/1124673500;jsessionid=576F194628C40C63F5A8DD082171460B.prodny_store02-atgap10?ean=2940153518251
Kobo http://www.kobobooks.com/search/search.html?q=9780997183399
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/667364
CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/6593192Jean Joachim Social Media
Jean is an award-wining, international best-selling romance
author,with books hitting the Amazon Top 100 list in the U.S. and
abroad since 2012. She writes mostly contemporary romance, which includes
sports romance and romantic suspense.Dangerous Love Lost and Found won 1st place in the suspense
category in the 2015Oklahoma Romance Writers of America International Digital
Awards contest. The Renovated Heart won Best Novel of the Year from Love
Romances Café. Lovers & Liars was a RomCon finalist in 2013. And The
Marriage List tied for third place as Best Contemporary Romance from the Gulf
Coast RWA. To Love or Not to Love tied for second place in the 2014 New England
Chapter of Romance Writers of America Reader’s Choice contest. She was chosen
Author of the Year in 2012 by the New York City chapter of RWA.Married and the mother of two sons, Jean lives in New York
City. Early in thEmorning, you’ll find her at her computer, writing, with a
cup of tea, her rescued pug, Homer, by her side and a secret stash of black
licorice.Jean has 35 books, novellas and short stories published.Website http://www.jeanjoachimbooks.comTwitter https://twitter.com/JeanJoachimPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/jeanjoachim/Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Jean-C.-Joachim/e/B001ITRQKY/Newsletter
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Heating It Up @romanzwrter_grl #RLFblog #Contemporary
Red Hot Russian Alexei is king of the Ice…Antarctic styleAlexei Zaikov loves his life in remote Amity Bay,
Antarctica, until a new luxury guesthouse threatens the community’s future. As
head of Amity Bay, he’s driven to save it, but first must discover who is
hiding out in the supposedly deserted lodge…and why.Nora Bradford has lost everything; a promising career and
the man she loved. Glacier Ridge Lodge, the architectural masterpiece she
designed but was denied credit for, seems like the perfect place to grieve her
loss, until a ruggedly handsome Russian arrives on her doorstep, determined to
bring her in from the cold. Desire sparks, leaving them hungry for more. But
will the truth about Nora’s role in Amity Bay’s demise, doom their romance?Heating It Up: A Red Hot Russians Novella
Genre ContemporaryBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heating-it-up-elizabeth-harmon/1125305385?ean=2940153876726Elizabeth Harmon
Contemporary romance author Elizabeth Harmon loves to read
and write romances with a dash of different. A graduate of the University of
Illinois, she has worked in advertising, community journalism and as a
freelance magazine writer. She feels incredibly blessed to have a career that
allows her to spend her days imagining “what if?” and a loving family that
keeps her grounded in the real world. Her debut novel, Pairing Off, the first
book in her Red Hot Russians sports romance series, is a 2016 RITA Award
Finalist.An adventurous cook, vintage home enthusiast, occasional
actress, and entry-level figure skater, Elizabeth makes her home in the
Midwest, where life is good, but the sports teams aren’t. She loves to hang out
on her front porch, or at her favorite local establishments, enjoy good food
and wine, and talks writing with anyone who will listen.Website http://romancewriter-girl.com
Blog https://elizabethharmonauthor.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/romanzwrter_grl
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elizabethharmonauthor
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Gil a new sports #literaryfiction by @daringibby #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the Author
In addition to a thriving career as a novelist, author Darin Gibby is also one of the country’s premiere patent attorneys and a partner at the prestigious firm of Kilpatrick Townsend (www.kilpatricktownsend.com). With over twenty years of experience in obtaining patents on hundreds of inventions from the latest drug delivery systems to life-saving cardiac equipment, he has built IP portfolios for numerous Fortune 500 companies. In addition to securing patents, Gibby helps clients enforce and license their patents around the world, and he has monetized patents on a range of products.Darin’s first book, Why Has America Stopped Inventing?, explored the critical issue of America’s broken patent system. His second book, The Vintage Club, tells the story of a group of the world’s wealthiest men who are chasing a legend about a wine that can make you live forever.With a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree, he is highly regarded in Denver’s legal and business community as a patent strategist, business manager, and community leader. He is also a sought-after speaker on IP issues at businesses, colleges and technology forums, where he demonstrates the value of patents using simple lessons from working on products such as Crocs shoes, Izzo golf straps and Trek bicycles.An avid traveler and accomplished triathlete, Darin also enjoys back country fly-fishing trips and skiing in the Rocky Mountains. He lives in Denver with his wife, Robin, and their four children.Interview with Darin Gibby
Why did you write this book?Gil is one of those books I wrote for myself. It tells a powerful story about the price required to pursue one’s dreams, and about what really matters in life. Gil’s dedication to his wife, Keri, was the main theme I wanted to convey.What is your favorite genre to read?I tradeoff between historical fiction and thrillers.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Johnny Nowlan from A Tree Grows in BrooklynWhat are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I am finishing up a thriller entitled Chasing Hindy. This book is about a patent attorney who thinks she’s landed her dream job with a company who has invented a technology to let cars run on water only to discover that there are other interests who are poised to make sure it never comes to market. It should publish in March 2017.Please tell us about your latest book.Some gifts come with a price.Twenty years before, high school coach Gil Gilbert gave up his dream to play professional baseball so he could marry his pregnant girlfriend, Keri. When he miraculously discovers that he can pitch with deadly accuracy and speed, he must choose between his successful career and familiar family life or his chance to play with the Colorado Rockies during a player’s strike. Gil stuns the pitching staff with 100 mph fastballs and is offered a contract.
After joining the Rockies, the world soon learns that Gil is a supernatural phenomenon and the Rockies keep winning. But Gil soon faces stiff opposition, including a frivolous lawsuit, a father who feels his son’s calling to pitch is to save souls, and threats from the striking players. As the season progresses, Gil discovers that his unexpected gift is the result of a rare disease, and continuing to pitch may hasten his own death. While Keri supports his decision to keep playing, she is fearful about her husband’s bizarre heath condition.Gil must decide what price he is willing to pay to live his dream.About the Book
Title GilGenre Literary Fiction – SportsAuthor Darin GibbyBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Buy This Book
Publisher Koehler BooksAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Gil-Darin-Gibby-ebook/dp/B01M6W698SBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gil-darin-gibby/1124635993?ean=9781633933637Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/gil-4?utm_source=indigo&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=retailerAuthor Social Media
Website http://www.daringibby.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/daringibbyPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/daringibby/Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005BUNPVU -
Forward Pass a new #erotic sports romance by @desireeholt #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces
the story.About the AuthorKnown the world over as The Oldest Living Erotica Author, Desiree Holt
proves every day that she is more than the sum of her years. She is a winner of
the EPIC E-Book Award, an Authors after Dark Author oft he Year and winner of
the Holt Medallion. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The
Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The
London Daily Mail and numerous other national and international
publications.Interview with Desiree HoltWhy did you write this
book?because I am addicted to football and romance and sexy guys, and in
Forward Pass I had a way to combine them both.What is your favorite
genre to read?romantic suspenseWho is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Lucy Kincaid from Allison Brennan’s Lucy Kincaid seriesWhat are you working on at
the moment, and will see from you in coming months?A story for Cat Johnson’s Hot SEALs Kindle World, a BDSM story for a
box set and a firefighter story for a box set. Coming up will be the launch of
an action/adventure series set in Alaska, another in my rock star series, and
two more in my Rawhide series.Please tell us about your latest book.Shay Beckham grew up
idolizing her brother’s best friend, star quarterback Joe Reilly. There was no
one in their Texas town who had the moves to match Joe on or off the field.
Years later, he’s still a player who has what it takes to drive any hot-blooded
woman wild. But Shay isn’t a kid with a bad case of hero-worship anymore. She’s
grown-up and independent, with her feet on the ground and a serious head on her
shoulders. If she could just say the same for Joe.It’s been fifteen
years, but Joe Reilly hasn’t forgotten the skinny little kid who used to follow
him around like a shadow. What he can’t get over is that the skinny shadow has
grown into one hell of an incredible woman. One any man in his right mind would
kill to get his hands on. And one who seems to be completely immune to him. He
knows he and Shay could have something special together. If he could only
convince her he’s about more than just the game.About the BookTitle Forward PassGenre erotic contemporary sportsAuthor Desiree HoltBook heat level
(based on movie ratings): RBuy This BookPublisher Kensington http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author.aspx/31606Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Forward-Pass-Game-Desiree-Holt-ebook/dp/B00ONTR99E/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forward-pass-desiree-holt/1120611667?ean=9781616507299ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-forwardpass-1794932-149.htmlAuthor Social MediaWebsite http://desireeholt.comBlog http://desiremeonly.comTwitter http://twitter.com/desireeholtPinterest http://pinterest.com/desiree02holt -
Iris Blobel: I Think I Love You by @_iris_b #RLFblog #Contemporary
I Think I Love You This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Iris Blobel was
born and raised in Germany and immigrated to Australia only in the late 1990s.
Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite some time living
in Scotland and London, as well as in Canada, where she actually had met her
future husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper has only recently
emerged, but now her laptop is a constant companion.Iris resides
west of Melbourne with her husband and her beautiful two daughters, as well as
her two dogs. In addition to her job at a private school she also presents a
German Program at the local Community Radio.Interview with Iris Blobel
Why did you write
this book?“I think I Love You” is the 3rd in the Australian
Sports Stars Series. I started with Tyson (the AFL player in “Love Will Find
You”) and fell in love with his friends Oliver and Markus that I decided to
dedicate them a book as well. I decided for Markus to be a soccer player, not
only because of my German background, but I started jotting down ideas during
the World Cup last year, which Germany won JWhat is your favorite
genre to read?I love Romance, but I generally read across the genre,
except historical novels and erotica.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Jack Reacher …love him!What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m currently working on another series which is set in a
small coastal town called Fermosa Bay. Connor, who’s lived most of his life in
London, returns to his place of birth and discovers there are many things about
his past he isn’t aware of … or he hasn’t been told of. It’s fun to write.
Quirky characters, laid back, and very Australian!Please tell us about
your latest book.Markus DeLeon and Sarah Winter’s lives couldn’t be more different…After three years away as the goalkeeper for an English soccer club, Markus has been happy to be back in Australia. He’d missed his family and friends, including Sarah. He’s known her since childhood, and often protected her from the teasing of other children and the troubling consequences of a broken home.When they attend their friends’ wedding, a new light is cast on their friendship…Sarah is fresh out of a bad relationship, and Markus has always been the one she can confide in. Maybe it’s the magic of the wedding—or how stunning he looks in a tux—but the attraction between them intensifies in ways they’d never imagined.But sometimes when risking what you have, you might lose everything…Following a passionate encounter, Markus isn’t sure how to handle this new aspect of his relationship with Sarah, and literally flees the scene for the coast. Sarah is unsure how to react to his sudden departure, but is soon knocked off course by misunderstandings and a frightening family emergency.Markus realises his mistake and wants to make things right, but he also faces obstacles. He’s been offered an exciting new job, and an attractive newcomer to the neighbourhood is eager to claim his attention, though the last thing Markus needs is another confusing relationship.Can Sarah and Markus face the fear and doubt—and the potential loss of their lifelong friendship—to give their love a chance?About the Book
Title: I Think I Love YouGenre: Contemporary RomanceAuthor: Iris BlobelBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.limitlesspublishing.net/product/i-think-i-love-you/Amazon USA: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Love-Australian-Sports-Star-ebook/dp/B010FW81H6/Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Love-Australian-Sports-Star-ebook/dp/B010FW81H6/Amazon AU: http://www.amazon.com.au/Think-Love-Australian-Sports-Star-ebook/dp/B010FW81H6Author Social Media
Twitter http://twitter.com/_iris_bFacebook www.facebook.com/irisblobelPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/iblobel/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Iris-Blobel/e/B00FNFP3LIYou May Also Like
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Character Interview: Virgina from Sweet Spot – Lucy Felthouse @cw1985 #RLFblog #LGBT
Sweet Spot About the Book
Title Sweet SpotGenre F/F Erotic Sports RomanceAuthor Lucy FelthouseBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RA Raw Talent bookVirginia Miller is an up-and-coming tennis star. She’s gone from
a ratty tennis court in a park in south London, England, to the world’s top training facility–Los Carlos Tennis Academy
in California.
In awe of the talent around her, Virginia
is all the more determined to make the most of the opportunity and show that she’s
worthy of her place there. Her mentor, Nadia Gorlando, has every faith in her.But Virginia finds herself distracted–Nadia,
as well as being a top-notch tennis player, is seriously sexy, and Virginia’s mind keeps wandering
where it shouldn’t. Will her crush get in the way of her career, or can she find
a way to push the other woman out of her mind before it’s too late?Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.ellorascave.com/sweet-spot-1.htmlBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sweet-spot-lucy-felthouse/1119448769?ean=9781419990854Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/sweet-spot-9Interview with Virginia Miller
Tell us about yourself,
please.Hi, I’m Virginia Miller and I’m from London, England.
I’m currently living in California,
though–I can hardly believe it! I was accepted to train at Los Carlos Tennis Academy,
and I’m now mingling with many of my idols. I have to keep pinching myself to make
sure I’m not dreaming.What’s your internal limitation?
Meaning, what is it about you that makes it so you cannot do what it is you need
to do during this story?I really, really want to tell Nadia Gorlando how I feel about
her. She’s a top tennis player, not just in the Academy, but in the world, and she’s
also my mentor. There are so many reasons I can’t tell her, though. She’s my mentor,
we work closely together, I’m afraid. Plus, I don’t even know if she’s into women!What inner doubt causes
you the most difficulty?Doubting my own abilities. I must be doing something right because
I managed to get into the Academy, but I often find it difficult to believe that
I could ever be a top tennis player. Nadia has a great deal of faith in me, however,
so I’m slowly starting to believe in myself more.What’s your external complication?
In the story world your author created, explain what it is you fear most.Failure is pretty damn terrifying. I’ve worked damn hard to get
even as far as the Academy, and now I’m here I want to go all the way. I know there’s
a lot of time and effort in front of me, and I don’t mind. I just don’t want to
let myself, my parents, Nadia and the Academy down.What is your family like?They’re great. My parents have always been very supportive, ever
since the first moment I had a tennis racket in my hand and got hooked on the sport.
They’ve been behind me every step of the way, and I owe them a lot–without them,
I wouldn’t be at the Academy at all. They wanted me to have a backup plan, though,
and insisted I didn’t rely wholly on tennis to get me through life and into a career–and
threatened to stop paying for my tennis tuition if I didn’t try hard in my school
education and exams. I’m so glad they did, as education is so important.What special skills do
you rely on?I don’t. As I said above my parents refused to let me rely wholeheartedly
on tennis to get me through life and a career, and as I grew up I realized they
were absolutely right. Yes, my tennis playing has gotten me from a ratty court in
south London to
the world’s top training facility, but that isn’t just down to my tennis skills.
It’s down to hard work, sheer determination and the people I have supporting me.
I’m so grateful for them.Are you happy with the
way your story ended? Why or why not?Oh yes, absolutely. There were lots of ups and downs along the
way, but the ending was certainly satisfactory. I’d really like to find out what
happens next, though!About the Writer
You have the length of
a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can
do.Lucy Felthouse is driven, supportive, writes lots of different
stories, takes too much on and adores her readers and fellow Brit Babes.Why did you choose to
write about this character?I’m not sure, really. She didn’t appear in the first Raw Talent
book, Grand Slam, but Nadia Gorlando did. I was specifically wanting to write a
F/F erotic romance novella for Ellora’s Cave’s Hot Pink series, so I figured it
would be fun to take the character of Nadia, who’d had a few appearances in Grand
Slam, and give her a love story of her own.When you wrote about this
character, what made you the most happy? What made you the most sad?Giving Virginia
what she really wanted made me very happy. But some of the stuff I put her through
in the interim was pretty sad. Sorry, Virginia…Why do you write?Because I can’t not write! I get really grumpy if I don’t.What do you want to write
next?My next project is a M/M military erotic romance novella, called
Desert Heat, which is going to be set in Afghanistan.What other character from
this book do you want to write about? Care to tell us why?Peter Ross is actually due his own story. Lily and I have been
working on it, but I’m not sure when it’ll get finished–things are crazy busy in
both our worlds!Are any sequels planned
for this book?Sort of. The Raw Talent
series is a sports romance series by myself and Lily Harlem. We have both co-authored
and solo projects in the series, and so far the books have had crossover between
the other books–that is, you can read them as standalones, but certain characters
and events will appear in more than one title. So there’s definitely a chance that
Virginia and Nadia will get another outing in future releases, but they probably
won’t be the main characters.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?Yes–huge thanks to all of those that buy and read my books.
I couldn’t do this without you–you’re totally awesome!Author Bio
Lucy Felthouse Lucy Felthouse is a very busy woman! She writes erotica and erotic
romance in a variety of Erotica For All, is book editor for Cliterati, and is one eighth of The Brit Babes. Find out more at http://www.lucyfelthouse.co.uk. Join
her on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to her newsletter
at: http://eepurl.com/gMQb9subgenres and pairings, and has over 100 publications to
her name, with many more in the pipeline. These include several editions of Best
Bondage Erotica, Best Women’s Erotica 2013 and Best Erotic Romance 2014. Another
string to her bow is editing, and she has edited and co-edited a number of anthologies,
and also edits for a small publishing house. She ownsAuthor Social Media
Website http://lucyfelthouse.co.ukTwitter http://www.twitter.com/cw1985Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/cw1985Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/cw1985Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/gp/entity/Lucy-Felthouse/B003ZA5I5E?ie=UTF8&ref_=ntt_dp_epwbk_0%23&tag=lucyfelt-20&ie=UTF8&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957You May Also Like
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