• Regency

    Her Timeless Obsession by @BritaAddams #HistoricalRomance #RLFBlog

    Today’s featured book is Her Timeless Obsession by Brita Addams.
    About the Book
    Title  Her Timeless Obsession
    Genre  Regency Historical Romance
    Author   Brita Addams
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):  R
    A love that transcends time. 
    Ever the explorer, Honey Danby discovers a treasure trove in her dusty 1910 London attic. Old trunks filled with clothes, journals, and love letters written between two lovers in 1810 entertain her and leave her longing for a time and a man long past. Dressed in an irresistible gown from one of the trunks, Honey discovers a heart-wrenching love story. When she learns that all was cruelly torn asunder, the handsome soldier’s loving words written to his H. catapult Honey into an adventure that defies logic. 
    When, dressed in a crisper version of the gown, Honey inexplicably awakens inside a rumbling horse-drawn carriage, she discovers she shares the antiquated vehicle with the man who tore the lovers apart. Can she convince this stranger to forego his unreasonable demands, or will history repeat itself on a misty August morn in Green Park?
    Buy This Book
    Publisher – Brita Addams

    About the Author

    Born in a small town in upstate New York, Brita Addams has made her home in the sultry south for many years. In the Frog Capital of the World, Brita shares her home with her real-life hero—her husband. All their children are grown.
    Given her love of history, Brita writes both het and gay historical romance. Many of her historicals have appeared on category bestseller lists at various online retailers.
    A bit of trivia—Brita pronounces her name, Bree-ta, and not Brit-a, like the famous water filter. Brita Addams is a mash-up of her real middle name and her husband’s middle name, with an additional d and s.

    Author Social Media

    Website/Blog  http://britaaddams.net
    Monthly column at The Novel Approach http://thenovelapproachreviews.com
    Please stay in touch by subscribing to my monthly newsletter https://www.facebook.com/BritaAddamsEroticRomance/app_100265896690345
    Cold Coffee Café http://coldcoffeecafe.com/profile/britaaddams
  • Contemporary

    Burning Desire by @susanvaughn1124 #RLFblog #contemporary romance

    Today’s featured book is Burning Desire by Susan V. Vaughn.

    About the Book

    Title Burning Desire
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Author Susan V. Vaughn
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): R
    A steamy night not forgotten… 
    One night of passion with a handsome stranger compels Louise Piekartz to change her path. Instead of finishing law school at her parents’ urging, she chases her dream to Bay Shore and revives her grandmother’s bakery. Now that she has secured a life of her own, she won’t let anything get in her way. But can she resist the temptation of the man from her past, when he shows up to rekindle their love affair? 
    Ever since his father’s death, Isaac Rybak has a burning need to fix everything around him. But his mother’s addiction to drugs is not something he can cure. Consumed by his inability to stop his mother from using, he struggles with his inner demons—until the woman of his dreams walks back into his life, and all his efforts are focused on a battle he knows he can win: securing her heart. 

    Buy This Book

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Desire-Bay-Shore-Book-ebook/dp/B01FQ2KCAY
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/burning-desire-susan-v-vaughn/1123657553
    Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/burning-desire/id1103018052?mt=11
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-ca/ebook/burning-desire-22

    About the Author

    Romance Author, Susan Vaughn understood the meaning of sarcasm before she could walk.  Her childhood in the suburbs of Detroit was spent mainly trying to outwit her six creative siblings.  When she wasn’t working on the next soul crushing jab, she sharpened her imagination on romantic literature and day dreamed about her knight in shining armor.
    It didn’t take long for this hairdresser by trade to turn her passion for reading romances into writing her own unique love stories.  Susan lives her life finding laughter in all situations, and delights in marrying sarcasm with romance to create realistic falling-in-love stories in the unlikeliest of scenarios.  
    Susan lives on the shores of Lake Huron with her real life knight in shining armor and enjoys watching their three children learn the art of sarcasm and wit.

    Author Social Media

  • Modern Western

    A Rancher’s Pride by @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #contemporaryromance

    Today’s featured book is A Rancher’s Pride by Barbara White Daille.

    About the Book

    Title  A Rancher’s Pride
    Genre  Contemporary romance
    Author  Barbara White Daille
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Sam Robertson’s life just changed. In one short day, he found out that he’s a daddy; that his beautiful little girl, Becky, is deaf; and that her aunt, sign language teacher Kayla Ward, intends to fight him for custody.
    There are plenty of reasons Sam shouldn’t fall for Kayla. A city girl like her has no place on his ranch, particularly when she’s his ex-wife’s gorgeous sister. But thanks to the judge’s orders, Sam’s spending a lot of time with Kayla, trying to give Becky the stable home she’s never known.
    Despite their ongoing custody battle, Sam and Kayla’s love for Becky brings them closer than they ever expected, and Sam knows that no matter who wins in court, he could still lose—Kayla or his daughter.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher: Harlequin http://www.harlequin.com/storeitem.html?iid=64731  (Larger Print and new e-book reissue)  
    Original e-book version:
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Ranchers-Pride-Barbara-White-Daille-ebook/dp/B004U73TFC
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ranchers-pride-barbara-white-daille/1100382659?ean=9781459202337
    Books-A-Million http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Ranchers-Pride/Barbara-White-Daille/Q805260264?id=6631563407959

    About the Author

    Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest. Though they love the warm winters and the lizards in their front yard, they haven’t gotten used to the scorpions in the bathroom. Other than that, she is thrilled to be living the writer’s life and coming up with stories to share with you!
    The first of her Flagman’s Folly stories, A Rancher’s Pride, is now available as in larger print exclusively from Harlequin. You can also find the original version at most major e-tailers, including Harlequin and Amazon.
    The next book in Barbara’s popular The Hitching Post Hotel series is Cowboy in Charge, July 2016, with other books in the series to follow. In November 2016, she begins a new sweet romance series for Entangled Bliss.
    She would love to have you stop by her website and blog, and look for her the next time you’re on Facebook and Twitter.

    Author Social Media

  • Author Interviews

    Stockholm Diaries 2: Caroline a new #contemporaryromance by Rebecca Hunter #RLFblog

    This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.
    Rebecca Hunter is a writer, editor and translator who has always loved to read and travel. Though she earned a Bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in English Education, most of what she learned about writing romance has come from other sources. 
    Rebecca has, over the years, called many places home, including Michigan, where she grew up, New York City, San Francisco, and, of course, Stockholm, Sweden. After their most recent move from Sweden back to the San Francisco Bay Area, she and her husband assured each other they’ll never move again. Well, probably not. 
    To sign up for news, sneak peeks and free stories, go to Rebecca’s website at http://www.rebeccahunterwriter.com.

    Interview with Rebecca Hunter

    Why did you write this book?
    When I wrote Caroline and Niklas’s first story, I didn’t plan on writing a second episode. But after getting the question, “What happens next?” from a reader, I thought it might be fun to explore what happens after their first happy ending.
    The chemistry between Niklas and Caroline is clear from the beginning, but practically speaking, they have little in common, and their lives are pulling them in different directions. Stockholm Diaries, Caroline 2 is Caroline’s struggle to answer why they belong together.
    But in writing this book, I thought a lot about the question in general: Why do two people belong together for the long haul? For me, a good relationship means both people actively help each other become their better selves—though sometimes the act of helping isn’t even conscious. But sexual chemistry and intimacy are also musts, both in books and in real life!
    P.S. Fun fact: The setting for the first surfing scene in Stockholm Diaries, Caroline 2 is from my husband and my surfing honeymoon on Kauai… though the steamy details are fictional, of course! We have our own, private Stockholm Diaries romance insteadJ.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
                For many, many years, I only read literary fiction—I was an English major! However, I went through plenty of periods where I felt too busy/too unfocused to invest myself in this kind of book, so I simply wouldn’t read at all. I picked up mysteries from time to time, but each time I’d think, “I don’t like reading about murder, victims and fear.”
                When I finally discovered the romance genre, my understanding of reading shifted. I didn’t have to invest as much time and thought into starting these books; the books pulled me in! Now, my favorite genre is steamy contemporary romance, but I read historical, paranormal, YA, NA… just about everything!
                I’m drawn to romance because I honestly believe that love trumps everything, both in romance stories and in life—this sounds little silly on paper, but I really believe it. Romance for me is about two imperfect people struggling to find each other as well as their better selves. These stories bring happiness and hope, which I can’t get enough of as a reader. I hope that readers to find those things in my books, too!
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Ohhh… Derek Craven!
    I think he makes the top of many readers’ lists, but for those not familiar with him, he’s the hero of Lisa Kleypas’s historical Dreaming of You. He’s the definition of rough-around-the-edges, so watching him struggle as heroine Sara breaks through his defenses creates a lot of tension. Something that really works in this book is the fact that the characters get together in the middle of the book, so we spend more time on the depth and intimacy of their relationship compared to many historicals.
    What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?
                Last summer, I started a series called Stockholm Diaries, Alice. The idea is four short episodes, set in three different cities, as this couple finds their way from a one-night stand to something more. I wrote the first story and then got caught up in other project… until I started getting comments from readers—“I can’t find the rest of these stories.” Oh no! Time to start writing them! Right now, I’m in the middle of their third episode.
                I’m also in the very beginning stages of co-authoring a short non-fiction idea on romance in Stockholm with Kim Golden, to be announced soon!
                When I’m done with these two projects, I’ll write Stockholm Diaries, Veronica, the story of Caroline’s best friend.
    Please tell us about your latest book.
    A beautiful photographer searching for her own path 
    A pro hockey player trying to leave his rough past behind 
    After a summer adventure together, Niklas and Caroline face a turning point. Familiar territory opens old wounds they can no longer avoid. They must both choose what is most important.

    About the Book

    Title Stockholm Diaries, Caroline 2
    Genre Steamy Contemporary Romance
    Author Rebecca Hunter
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Buy This Book
    Publisher Rebecca Hunter
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Stockholm-Diaries-Caroline-Rebecca-Hunter-ebook/dp/B00XZN6PVW

    Author Social Media

  • Character Interviews

    Meet Cassie Wynn from The Clam Festival Murders #cozymystery @Laurel_R_books #RLFblog

    Meet Cassie Wynn from The Clam Festival Murders.

    Author Bio

    Laurel Richards is a fiction author with a passion for shifters, space travelers, and other memorable characters. She has gathered inspiration from lots of different sources throughout her life and is here to share her imagination through storytelling. Laurel writes sci-fi/fantasy, paranormal, and funny mysteries, with various degrees of romance mixed in. You can find Laurel at http://www.author-laurelrichards.com.

    About the Book

    Title The Clam Festival Murders
    Genre Humorous Romantic Mystery
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): PG
    Nothing ever happens in a small clamming town like Fatmire, FL. At least, that’s what Mitch Chase thinks until he teams up with eccentric mystery writer Cassie Wynn to solve a murder. Vicki Cash is found facedown in her seafood dinner after someone at the Clam Festival slipped her a deadly ingredient. Now Mitch and Cassie have to eliminate suspects, but that’s easier said than done. Vicki wasn’t exactly well liked. She took her ex-husband for everything he was worth, evicted the town’s most successful clam farmer, feuded with her sister, and bad-mouthed the mayor’s wife. As they investigate, Mitch discovers this small town isn’t what it seems, and he’s attracted to more than Cassie’s powers of observation. With his quirky and intriguing partner by his side, he’s sure to lose his heart while he catches a killer.

    Introducing Cassie Wynn

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever! We’re happy to have you here today.
    Name: Cassie Wynn
    Age: Still a kid at heart
    Gender: Female
    Birthplace: Fatmire, Florida
    Profession: Mystery Writer
    Ethnicity/Species (if not human): Caucasian
    Describe your body and build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars. Hmm. Let’s see. I’m average height and definitely tanned, since I live in Florida. I weigh a little more than your average aardvark but definitely less than a Bighorn sheep, even after I put on the holiday pounds. I inherited my blonde hair from my mother, but my gray-brown eyes are a mixture from both of my parents. Mitch says my eyes twinkle a lot. Isn’t that sweet? 
    Who is the significant other in your life? Mitch Chase. He just moved to Fatmire after leaving his job as a city crime reporter. I’m hoping he’ll decide to stay and become this town’s new PI.
    Please tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in Fatmire, so I know all the local history and gossip. I write crime novels under my pen name, Dusty Zain, although for some reason, the bookstores keep shelving my work under humor. My first novel was X-Caliber, about a madman who keeps killing people with.34 caliber bullets.
    Are you book-smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?
    Well, since I’m a writer, I have to say I’m pretty book-smart. I love to read, and I wind up doing lots of research for my work. Of course, since I do that research to learn new things on my own, I suppose that makes me self-taught, too. And because writing fiction leads to a diverse range of research topics, some might say I’m widely-experienced. So my answer is yes.
    What kinds of things do you always carry (in pockets or purse)?
    I plan to carry air freshener in my purse from now on. If you want to know why, you’re going to have to read The Clam Festival Murders. (It seems only fair that I plug Laurel’s book, since she and Kayelle let me mention mine).
    How well do you know your neighbors?
    I know my neighbors very well—even better than they’d like! I bought my parents’ house when they retired, so I’ve been in the same neighborhood almost all my life. The patio behind my side garden offers me a great vantage for watching everyone without being seen, and I’m also skilled at exchanging gossip. You wouldn’t believe all the hanky-panky that goes on around here, not to mention the murders. I was the one to find my neighbor Vicki keeled over dead with her face in her shrimp dinner. The smell was what first alerted me. Have you ever sniffed rotting seafood? PU.
    What secrets do you know about people around you that you do NOT share?
    Mostly I just keep my own secrets. For instance, do you want to know why I picked the pen name Dusty Zain? Well, I’m sorry, but I won’t tell you.
    What would you like to tell your writer?
    I am a strong, independent woman, but I have to say, I am very happy that you sent Mitch to me. He’s just like one of the heroes in my books: those shrewd blue eyes, that mind like a steel trap, and his mastery of subterfuge. It’s true his tenacity can slant toward stubbornness at times, but I can handle him.

    Buy This Book

    Amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Clam-Festival-Murders-Cassie-Mystery-ebook/dp/B01F12NGF2/
    Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clam-Festival-Murders-Cassie-Mystery-ebook/dp/B01F12NGF2
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-clam-festival-murders-laurel-richards/1123750436
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-theclamfestivalmurders-2033286-149.html
    Inktera http://www.inktera.com/store/title/7450ff9c-f846-4f83-b477-544e48bf72bd

    Author Social Media

  • Christmas or Holiday

    Merry Christmas Baby #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance by @liviaquinn

    This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.
    About the Author
    DC native, Livia Quinn, now lives and writes by the bayou in Louisiana. She’s written ten books in her Storm Lake series, both paranormal and contemporary romance. While working as a plant manager, computer trainer, mail lady, professional singer, and small business owner she stocked her brain full of great characters and fodder for her stories. She can’t wait to share them with her readers. Livia loves all these Scottish and though she’s never met a Tempestaerie, an Aussie gem hunter or a Scottish dragon, she did meet some hunky cover models recently.  
    Interview with Livia Quinn
    Why did you write this book?
    Merry Christmas, Baby is more than a holiday book. I wanted to bring together the characters from the Storm Lake East books to update readers on what’s been happening with the characters from Hard Days Knight, Her First Knight and Thunder Point. You’ll also meet some of the characters that will be getting their own books soon. I’ve already gotten letters begging me to do Beau and Madison’s story next but first we must find out what happens with Jed and Sam. Samantha has a secret from her last tour in the Navy and it will rock the family.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Lately, historical fantasy, lol.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Matthew from the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness
    What are you working on at the moment, and what will we see from you in coming months?
    I’m working on the fifth book in the Destiny Paramortals, Take these Broken Wings, which is due out and available now for preorder. Then I’ll be jumping back over to Jed and Sam’s story, former title, Knight in Tarnished Armor. And the boxed set of the Larue books is also available for pre-order at a lower price for a few more days.
    About the Book
    Title Merry Christmas, Baby (Storm Lake East:Larue)
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Author Livia Quinn
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): PG-13
    It’s a weekend full of love. Larue social media is all atwitter at the return of hometown movie idol, Ducane Beauregard Larue at the only place to celebrate Christmas Eve—the Romanos’. Catch up with the characters from Larue and Thunder Point and get a peek into the lives of upcoming characters.
    Beau hates Christmas. It reminds him of what he can’t have. He’s been avoiding homecomings, and the biggest reason is unavoidable this Christmas – Madison Hart, who has loved Beau for most of her adult life. Whenever rumors surface about him returning home, Madison hyperventilates at the prospect of seeing him again.
    Samantha Larue’s baby is overdue and everyone is hovering including Jed, who ended their relationship last summer because kids “weren’t in his future”.
    Bad guys don’t scare Delilah Burke but Luc’s mother and five sisters do. They have her stalling on setting a date to marry the man she loves.
    Nothing could make Buffy Romano happier than delivering some surprises and helping the people she loves find love. Then, a Christmas Eve miracle confirms what she already knows – that with a little nudge, all her love ones’ happily-ever-afters will happen in the not so distant future.
    Buy This Book
    Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing
    AllRomanceEbooks bit.ly/1N3sBJB
    Barnes and Noble bit.ly/1P4qA0V
    CreateSpace (Print)
    Goodreads bit.ly/1PoeIYf
    IBooks apple.co/1K9JlyZ
    Inktera bit.ly/MC-in
    Kobo bit.ly/1mQXuvt
    Author Central http://amzn.to/1OLwtUX
    About the Author
    Hi, I’m Livia Quinn, A DC native living on the bayou. With a lifelong fascination (read that: phobia) of storms, and living in Louisiana where severe weather is a part of life, it was only natural that it would play a big part in my world. Visit Storm Lake…where anything can happen! My former jobs as a mail lady, computer trainer, plant manager, professional singer, business owner and salesperson have stocked my brain full of quirky characters I can’t wait to share with my readers.
    Author Social Media
    Website http://liviaquinn.com
    Blog http://liviaquinn.com/blog.html  
    Pinterest  bit.ly/1mRx90S
    Goodreads bit.ly/22VXuev
    Amazon Author Page amzn.to/1OLwtUX
    TSU https://www.tsu.co/LiviaQuinn

    Google + plus.google.com/liviaquinn