• Book Release,  Contemporary

    Lost on Anna Maria Island by Kristina Knight @AuthorKristina #RLFblog #NewRelease #contemporaryromance

    Kristina Knight, 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.

    Lost on Anna Maria Island

    Genre Contemporary
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Florida Warriors star defensive end, Colby Sullivan, is the best in the business, but since his parents dropped the news that he not only had a biological sister but a biological twin sister, he’s been on his heels. He feels like he’s in the middle of a cover defense with no one backing him on the strong side. Colby knows, as the eldest, it is his job to keep the family going, but he can’t figure out what all this means to him with the daily interruptions from either his well-meaning parents or his rallying brothers. A flirtation with the girl next door is the perfect distraction, but all too soon she’s way past his defenses and heading for a touchdown that his heart just isn’t ready for.
    Between her baby sister’s wedding and her job rehabbing Colby’s image, Madalyn Hunter is holding on by a thread. Mad understands football, cover defenses, and option offenses, but dealing with sneaky paparazzi, her sister’s obsession with the perfect wedding, and Colby’s not-friend-like kisses has her ready to throw a Hail Mary. The more time she spends with Colby, the harder it is to resist the gorgeous man who has always been her best friend. It’s fourth and goal with love on the line, but can Madalyn teach this star defender that the best way to protect his heart is to give it to her?
    Why did you write this book?
    I was approached by Elley Arden to work together on a continuity about a family in the sports world. The sons of a famous sports personality, famous in their own right, are thrown by a long-held secret. In my book Colby, the eldest, must wrestle not only with what this secret means for him, but how it colors his view of the father he’s looked up to, and at the same time, he’s been having not-friendly thoughts about his best friend, Madalyn. So there is all this emotion and angst and romance – it was such a fun story to write!
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    It mostly depends on my mood, although I’ll never turn down a contemporary romance! I’ve been really into romantic suspense lately.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Gosh, there are so many! I adore Westley from The Princess Bride, and I have yet to meet a hero (or heroine) of Nora Roberts’ that I don’t love, but right now, my favorite fictional character is Holly from Jane Porter’s The Frog Prince. Her vulnerability and strength is amazing!
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m working on a new series – which remains untitled right now! – and a women’s fiction project that I hope to be able to share a bit more about very soon!

    Where to buy Lost on Anna Maria Island

    Amazon http://a.co/b0lFdQp
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lost-on-anna-maria-island-kristina-knight/1127803791
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1336209575
    KOBO https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lost-on-anna-maria-island-1

    Kristina Knight Social Media

    Once upon a time, Kristina Knight spent her days running from car crash to fire to meetings with local police – no, she wasn’t a troublemaker, she was a journalist. Her career took her all over the United States, writing about everything from a serial killer’s capture to the National Finals Rodeo. Along the way she found her very own Knight in Shining Cowboy Boots and an abiding love for romance novels. And just like the characters from her favorite books, she’s living her own happily ever after.
    Kristina writes sassy contemporary romance novels; her books have appeared on Kindle Best Seller Lists. She loves hearing from readers, so drop her a line!
    Website http://www.kristinaknightauthor.com
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/kristinaknightromanceauthor
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/authorkristina
    Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/authorkristina/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5827833.Kristina_Knight
    Google+ https://plus.google.com/+KristinaKnightAuthor/posts
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Kristina-Knight/e/B0081LO6DM/

  • Free Book Friday

    #FreeBookFriday Valentine’s weekend free books Victoria Pinder @victoriapinder #FreeBook #RLFblog

    It’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us for a new collection of free reads and downloads each week. The featured author is Victoria Pinder. All genres and heat levels. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to Free Book Friday

    #FreeBookFriday Valentine's weekend free books Victoria Pinder @victoriapinder #FreeBook #RLFblogEach week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some KindleUnlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

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    Returning for Valentine’s by Victoria Pinder

    Victoria Pinder
    If two people love one another but neither of them knows about another’s feelings, can there ever be a happily-ever-after?

    Beth Corsini has been in deeply love with Nathan for as long as she can remember. But they were never anything other than friends. Until one night, he just took off.

    The only thing left for Beth to do is to try her best to move on. Date other men. She believes that engaging in speed-dating can help her get over Nathan and be happy again. Until none other than her childhood love shows up at a Valentine’s Day event, and that illusion is shattered.

    Nathan Sommers loves Beth more than he’s ever loved anyone. But his mother is against the union. Nathan belongs with a heiress, she believes. So he vanishes. Until one Valentine’s Day, him and Beth are reunited.

    Can their love withstand the test of time and other challenges posed? Set in Miami, Flordia, Victoria Pinder’s “Returning for Valentine’s” is heartfelt, gripping and is sure to make more than a few readers swoon!

    Download your copy here of Victoria Pinder’s book here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/kz12m4iflo
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    New Beginnings

    #FreeBookFriday Valentine's weekend free books Victoria Pinder @victoriapinder #FreeBook #RLFblogIris Blobel
    The chance to start life all over with the help of a stranger.
    Twenty-two-year-old Sophie Levesque has been guardian to her eight-year-old sister Mia since their mother’s death a few years ago, and it hasn’t been easy. Luck comes their way when they inherit a small house in Hobart. Problem is, though, they don’t know and have never heard of Clara Bellinger, the testator. Settling into their new life, Sophie is still afraid it’s all a mistake.
    Mark O’Connor, attorney in Hobart and the bearer of the good news for Sophie and Mia, curses himself for the lack of information about the testator. However, researching the questions gives him an opportunity to see Sophie again, and the more time he spends with the two, the more he realises that his life is missing something. And it’s not his casual lover Linda.
    But then there’s Zach, Sophie’s sexy neighbour from across the road… and a very good friend of Clara’s.
    Will unravelling the mystery unravel Sophie and Mark’s promise of a future?
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    Something Borrowed

    #FreeBookFriday Valentine's weekend free books Victoria Pinder @victoriapinder #FreeBook #RLFblogLisabet Sarai
    High-spirited, hot-blooded Delia tends to get into trouble at weddings. This time she promises herself that she’ll behave, but Mark’s invitation to dance seriously challenges her virtuous resolution. There’s instant chemistry between Delia and the trim, dark-haired young man with the laughing eyes. She’s ready to drag him upstairs and tear off his clothing—and her own. Then Mark introduces Delia to his boyfriend Scott and the situation threatens to become too hot for even Delia to handle.
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    What Happens in Sturgis

    Tracey Cramer-Kelly#FreeBookFriday Valentine's weekend free books Victoria Pinder @victoriapinder #FreeBook #RLFblog
    Mixing business with pleasure…
    For Vince, general manager of Dream Machines Custom Motorcycles, the annual trip to the world famous motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota is never about just business. Every year there are plenty of cool bikes and hot women, both of them ready for a laid-back joyride. But this year the boss sent along the company’s newest hire—a woman. And Tori is all business.
    Kissing is overrated…
    She may manage the order process at Dream Machines, but with a degree in biology, Tori isn’t just another pretty face. As Vince and Tori become a finely-tuned team in the sales booth, he also discovers she’s not as straight-laced as he’d thought. Then late one night he reveals a secret he’s never shared with anyone—and the reason he doesn’t like kissing.
    Never too late to learn…
    The fact that Vince avoids kissing has never stopped him from getting what he wants from women. But Tori is determined to teach him what he’s been missing: Slow, sweet, mind-blowing, heart-racing kissing. But when their fragile new romance is threatened, will Tori kiss him goodbye? Does what happens in Sturgis only last as long as the rally? Or can Vince find it in himself to make the kissing last forever?
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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas

    #FreeBookFriday Valentine's weekend free books Victoria Pinder @victoriapinder #FreeBook #RLFblogWhat does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
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  • Quick and Fun,  Shapeshifter

    Drakon’s Past by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR

    NJ Walters, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. After we talk, I’ll ask for your bio and social media. Let’s jump in to a Quick and Fun answer session.

    QUICK

    Drakon's Past by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNRDo you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
    I write romance, but have written in many sub-genres. These days it’s primarily paranormal romance with the occasional contemporary thrown in. I can’t get enough werewolves, shifters, and vampires.
    How do you come up with ideas?
    Ideas come from everywhere–TV shows, magazine articles, snippets of overheard conversation, non-fiction books, songs. There is no end to possibilities. It’s all in the combination of the ideas.
    For example, my Hades’ Carnival series all started with an online quiz about carnival rides. I was a carousel. *g* No surprise there. But it got me to thinking about the carousel animals. What if they were real? How did they get there? Were they cursed? How can they escape? What will happen to them when they do? I was hooked and the Hades’ Carnival series was born.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?
    The characters. I’m not a plotter when I write so for me it’s all about the characters. I write mini bios for them, getting to know them better before I start to write. What do they want? What motivates them? What do they like or dislike? What makes them who they are? Once I know that, the story tends to evolve organically. As soon as I have the first scene locked down in my head, I start to write and let the story unfold from there.
    When did you write your first book?
    I wrote my first book back in 1995-96. I’d always been a voracious reader. At the time, I was unemployed for a short while and decided to try my hand at writing. I wrote 2 books and submitted them to a couple of publishers, but they were rejected. I put the books away and didn’t start writing again until 2003. I wrote a short novel and submitted it to one of the early e-publishers and had it accepted. Annabelle Lee was released in October of 2004 (it’s since been rereleased as Uncovering Annabelle).
    And the two books I wrote back in the 1990s…they were rewritten and Discovering Dani and The Way Home became the first two books of my Jamesville series.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Leather
    Black or red? Black
    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? Dogs
    Tell us about Drakon’s Past
    Constance Owens has a gift for finding unique items in the most unlikely places, which comes in handy since she buys and sells artifacts and antiques for a living. When she purchases a set of four dragon statues, she has no idea just how unique they are, or that finding them will thrust her into a world of secret societies, men who think nothing of kidnapping and murder to get what they want, and dragon shifters.
    Nic hasn’t survived for four thousand years by letting his guard down, and he doesn’t trust anyone except his drakon brothers. The loneliness haunting him has been getting worse since all his brothers have found their mates. And when he finds the woman his drakon recognizes instantly as his fated mate, he doubts he’ll ever have what his brothers have, because it seems she’s involved with the secret society of hunters who have been hunting and capturing his kind for hundreds of years.
    Genre PNR
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Where to find Drakon’s Past

    Publisher https://entangledpublishing.com/drakon-s-past.html
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786R7LSM/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drakons-past-nj-walters/1127620047
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/drakons-past/id1324091386
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/drakon-s-past

    NJ Walters Social Media

    NJ Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
    Website http://www.njwalters.com
    Blog http://njwalters.blogspot.ca/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/njwaltersauthor
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NJWaltersAuthor
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/NJWalters
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/njwalters
    Newsletter https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/awakeningdesires/info

     

  • Contemporary,  Quick and Fun

    Two Truths and A Lie from the Lawbreakers Box Set by Daryl Devore @daryldevore #RLFblog #contemporary

    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.

    Two Truths and A Lie from the Lawbreakers Box Set

    Genre – Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Restricted
    If you love hot billionaire romances, then this is a must read.
    From the author of the Two Hearts One Love Trilogy, multi-published, hot romance author Daryl Devoré’s latest book revolves around deceit, betrayal, passion and the theft of a multi-million-dollar, rare, red diamond.
    As if multiple planes crashes, a car accident, and a concussion isn’t enough, carefree Byn and straight-lace billionaire, Mark clash over Byn’s need for independence and Mark’s struggle with guilt pushing him in the opposite direction of love. When an art forger, an art thief and a ninety-year-old woman get involved the chance for true love for Byn and Mark fades.
    All is lost until a children’s game is their only hope.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
    I only write romance, but the sub-genres are endless – from contemporary to medieval from sweet to hot.
    How do you come up with ideas?…
    Usually my imagination, but for this box set we had a theme of a lawbreaker that we had to work the story around.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
    I have absolutely no idea. I’ve never thought about it. I guess the fun of letting my imagination run wild. Society like to place us in boxes. Make us conform to rules. But even inside a box my imagination is free.
    When did you write your first book?…
    In gr 10 – in a creative writing class. It is hilarious to read – it’s so bad.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Leather
    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? Cats

    Where to buy Two Truths and A Lie

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791KJYF9

    Daryl Devore Social Media

    Two writers in one. Daryl Devoré writes hot romances with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Victoria Adams is Daryl Devoré’s alter ego when she’s inspired to write sweet romances with little to no heat.
    Daryl lives in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, a black cat named Licorice and some house ghosts. Her daughter is grown and has flown the nest. Daryl loves to take long walks on her quiet country road or snowshoe across the back acres, and in the summer, kayak along the St. Lawrence River. She has touched a moon rock, a mammoth, and a meteorite. She’s been deep in the ocean in a submarine, flown high over Niagara Falls in a helicopter, and used the ladies room in a royal palace. Life’s an adventure and Daryl’s having fun living it.
    Blog http://daryldevore.blogspot.ca
    Twitter http://twitter.com/daryldevore
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daryl-Devore/280168402052520
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/daryldevore/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/DarylDevore
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004TJ1354

     

  • Book Release,  Suspense

    Flash Point by Diane Benefiel @dianebenefiel #RLFblog #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense

    Diane Benefiel, 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.

    Flash Point

    Genre Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Reconsidering Her Options
    Stalwart, honest, a stand-up guy – high praise, right? Wears his jeans just right, single – just about everyone in Hangman’s Loss, the quirky little town in the Eastern Sierra, considers Police Chief Bradley Gallagher a catch. Yet, new resident Emma Kincaid is determined to keep him at arm’s length, and with good reason. But vandalism, arson, and a violent attack have her rethinking her stance. Has someone from her past caught up with her, or is the escalating threat coming from within her newfound community? Sparks fly as Brad races against time to keep her safe, and passions combust when they join forces to combat the danger.
    Why did you write this book?
    Do you have a happy place? My happy place is the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The times I spent there as a child make up some of my happiest memories, and I used the area as the setting for the High Sierra Series. Once I came up with the concept for the town of Hangman’s Loss, plot ideas evolved pretty quickly.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I write what I read, and I love to read romantic suspense. The best in the genre throw the hero and heroine together, add danger and intrigue, and force the couple to work together to resolve the mystery. Romantic suspense offers endless possibilities for adventure, heightened sexual tension, and thrilling romance.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Favorite character? Good heavens, can anybody only pick one? I choose Hermoine Granger from the Harry Potter series as only one of many, many admirable characters from fiction. I love Hermoine because from start to finish, she is Harry’s one true friend who never wavered in her loyalty. I also love that Hermoine is super smart and not afraid to show it. Need to figure out a spell or decipher a clue? Hermoine’s your girl. She’ll figure out the answer because she uses her brain. We need more Hermoine Grangers in the world.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I am currently working on book three in the High Sierra Series, titled Already Gone. This is Maddy and Logan’s story. We first met Maddy in Flash Point when she nearly comes to blows with old flame Logan Ross. Maddy and Logan strike sparks off each other, but Maddy must keep Logan at a distance because of a painful secret.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    Keep an eye out for releases in the High Sierra series. Following the release of Flash Point in February, you’ll see Dead Giveaway in April, and Already Gone following that. There are five books scheduled for release throughout the year.

    Where to buy Flash Point

    Publisher http://boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/flash-point
    Amazon http://amzn.to/2G13WKZ
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2Dwqq9r
    Kobo http://kobo.com/us/en/ebook/flash-point-23
    Smashwords http://smashwords.com/books/view/782022

    Diane Benefiel Social Media

    Diane Benefiel enjoys writing contemporary romantic suspense. She enjoys travel, gardening, and is an avid reader. A history teacher in her day job, she is always searching for pockets of time to write. She and her husband are huge fans of the national parks, and have been spending school breaks hitting the open highway with their trailer in tow.
    Website http://dianebenefiel.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/DianeBenefiel
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DianeBenefielRomance/
    Pinterest www.pinterest.com/diane_benefiel/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38118122-flash-point
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Benefiel/e/B00J4XLVRU/
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/cf88f9
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/diane-benefiel

     

  • Book Release,  Contemporary

    Trouble With Gold by Melinda Dozier @MelindaDozier #RLFblog #contemporary #romance

    Melinda Dozier, 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.

    Trouble With Gold

    Genre: Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Spicy
    US snowboarder and notorious prankster, Ty (Trouble) Madsen is only getting a taste of his own medicine when his Olympic teammates shackle him to a fence wearing nothing but his boxers. Reception and protocol volunteer, Nadia Hoffman, gets up close and personal with the sexy snowboarder to rescue him, but she’s not the kind of girl who lets her hormones get in her way. A professional performance could help her land her dream job at Olympics Committee Headquarters, but her new assignment supervising the rambunctious US Snowboarding Team is making that difficult. Can she see behind the snowman in the community center bathroom and into the warm heart of the man everyone calls Trouble?
    What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
    Definitely Chipotle!
    Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    Whichever Jill Shalvis hero I’m reading at the time. (But I am kind of stuck on Sawyer from Head Over Heels.)
    What’s your favorite hashtag to watch on Twitter?
    I love to see what’s trending, especially the silly ones, like #geekpickuplines or #whatwomenwant.
    What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
    I usually have to research the location, since most of the places I’ve never been to. For example, for Trouble With Gold, the book takes place in Switzerland. In order to fully immerse myself there, I had to research pictures of quaint towns, the snow, the culture, etc. I also had to research Swiss French that my heroine would speak. That’s always fun and a great way to learn a language.
    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood

    Where to buy Trouble With Gold

    Amazon http://a.co/2PqHrp4
    Barnes and Noble https://books2read.com/u/4jwYw2?store=bn
    iBooks https://books2read.com/u/4jwYw2?store=bn
    Kobo https://books2read.com/u/4jwYw2?store=kobo

    Melinda Dozier Social Media

    Website http://booksbymelindadozier.com
    Twitter http://www.twitter.com/melindadozier
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/melindadoz
    Amazon Author Page http://bit.ly/MelindaDozier