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Mastering the Beast by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #Paranormal #PNR
Tina Donahue, 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.
Mastering the Beast by Tina Donahue
Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance – Menage and More
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Magic has never been as sexy or as fun. In New Orleans’ French Quarter From Crud to Stud is the makeover service for supernatural beings who want to tame their beasts so they can date mortal babes. Owned by a half-witch and staffed by a good fairy, a reformed female demon, and a voodoo priestess—among others—the place is always hopping. But it’s not all work as they search for their one true love. Their journeys aren’t easy, but they’re definitely magical.
Mastering the Beast Blurb:
Surrendering is the only option she desires…
No one believes that under the tough attitude and schoolgirl fashion sense, reformed demon Zoe burns for a man, love and sex. She keeps those urges on ice and well hidden. She sold her soul for a guy once, and all it got her was a one-way ticket to Hell.
Her job, keeping supernatural creatures in line at From Crud to Stud, is all work and no play. Until she’s saddled with a trio of new enforcers who ooze so much sexual heat she’s afraid to be on the same planet with them.
Stefin, Anatol, and Taro try to contain their laughter as their adorable new boss attempts to lay down the law. Apparently, no one told her they don’t take orders. They give them. And they’re determined to smooth her rough edges and tame her beast with acts so wanton they’ll make her scream—for more.
Talk about all hell breaking loose. Surrender won’t come easily, but her journey to submission is one done deal.
Warning:
Contains an unholy trio of demons who don’t like to take turns. In other words, a sensual ride on the pleasure express. Features m/f/m/m sex in every flavor except vanilla. Bring. It. On.Where to buy Mastering the Beast
Publisher: Totally Bound
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Beast-Taming-Book-ebook/dp/B07CM9X9BL/
Totally Bound: https://www.totallybound.com/book/mastering-the-beastTina Donahue Social Media
Tina is an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. Three of her erotic novels were Readers’ Choice Award winners. Another three were named finalists in the EPIC competition. One of her erotic contemporary romances was chosen Book of the Year at the French review site Blue Moon reviews. The Golden Nib Award at Miz Love Loves Books was created specifically for one of her erotic romances. Two of her titles received an Award of Merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competition. Another two won second place in the NEC RWA contest (different years). Tina is featured in the Novel and Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
Website: http://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Blog: http://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinadonahue
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DonahueTina1/
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
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Know the Heroine from Dream Doctor by JJ DiBenedetto @jjdibenedetto #RLFblog #CozyMystery
JJ DiBenedetto, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about the book.
Dream Doctor by JJ DiBenedetto
Genre Cozy Mystery with a supernatural twist
Book heat level (based on movie ratings):PG
Between adjusting to life as a newlywed and trying to survive the first month of medical school, Sara Alderson has a lot on her plate. She definitely doesn’t need to start visiting other people’s dreams again. Unfortunately for her, it’s happening anyway.
Every night, she sees a different person and a different dream. But every dreamer has one thing in common: they all hate Dr. Morris, the least popular professor in the medical school, and they’re all dreaming about seeing him – or making him – dead.
Once again, Sara finds herself in the role of unwilling witness to a murder before it happens. But this time, there are too many suspects to count, and it doesn’t help matters that she hates Dr. Morris every bit as much as any of his would-be murderers do.
Dream Doctor is the first book of the Dream Doctor Mysteries.Know the Heroine from Dream Doctor
Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
If her husband’s asleep, probably read ahead in her medical school textbooks, or email her best friend. If he’s awake…
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
Pizza. It’s quick and easy and she can eat it cold the next morning if there’s any left over.
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
Since she’s in medical school and she spends three days a week in anatomy class, it’s casual clothes that she doesn’t mind if they smell of formaldehyde.
Does she know how to fix things?
She can change a tire and do pretty basic repairs – her father taught her to be able to do for herself wherever possible. And she’s learning how to fix people, but since she’s just in her first year of med school, it’ll be a while before she can do surgery.
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
When her med school classmate and friend Janet was going through a very rough time, Sara tried to get her to open up and talk about her problems, but it backfired, and Janet completely flipped out.
How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
She’d be friendly and approachable. She loves kids, and she wants to be a pediatrician.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
If she didn’t dream, or had a normal dream of her own, she’s pretty chipper when she wakes up. If she had one of her supernatural dreams where she visited someone else and saw something horrible, she’s a complete mess when she gets out of bed.
Can she use chopsticks?
Yes, but she doesn’t.
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
Definitely coffee. Black. And never decaf.
What apps would she have on her phone?
The book takes place in 1991, so she wouldn’t understand the question.
Android or iPhone?
See above. But later in the series, as time goes on, she does have an iPhone.
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Earrings.
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
Unadorned. She’s not a big fan of tattoos.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Personal car, although in this book since she’s living on campus she doesn’t need one. But in the next book, she drives the old Volvo passed down from her father-in-law.
Recycle or toss?
Definitely recycle.
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!Where to buy Dream Doctor
Publisher Writing Dreams
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW8JPWS
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dream-doctor-jj-dibenedetto/1114915801
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id625039094
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dream-doctor-the-dream-doctor-mysteries-book-1
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/296975
Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Dream-Doctor-Audiobook/B00FK6V3U0JJ DiBenedetto Social Media
JJ (James) DiBenedetto was born in Yonkers, New York. He attended Case Western Reserve university, where as his classmates can attest, he was a complete nerd. Very little has changed since then.
He currently lives in Arlington, Virginia with his beautiful wife and their cat (who has thoroughly trained them both). When he’s not writing, James works in the direct marketing field, enjoys the opera, photography and the New York Giants, among other interests.
JJ is the author of the Dream Doctor Mysteries, the Jane Barnaby Adventures and several other works.
Website http://www.jjdibenedetto.com
Blog http://www.jjdibenedetto.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/jjdibenedetto
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jjdibenedettoauthor
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When the Right One Comes Along by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #romance
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.
When the Right One Comes Along
Genre Contemporary Small-town Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Love happens when you least expect it even for these two professionals, one who doesn’t have time for love and the other who has the benefit of an inherited prognosticator known as the Calloway Curl.
Buffy Calloway is finally coming home.
Former international model and photographer Lana Calloway is attending the DC romance convention to find the perfect model, the “one” whose face and body could make her new business venture a success. At a conference event she finds him – an unwilling and unlikely candidate. Turns out his appearance was a fluke, but the Calloways have a history of getting their man, or woman, and she doesn’t intend to be the last.
Her prospect is a CEO meeting with Congress about veterans issues; in other words, he’s got higher priorities than being a cover model. It will take creative measures to convince him that her goals could benefit his mission of making life better for wounded veterans, and oh, by the way, that they are meant to be together.
Preorder this book and Too Good to Be True, Only the Heart Remembers and Christmas Wishes now for $0.99 until release day. (7 books in the series)Where to buy When the Right One Comes Along
Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing
Books 2 Read https://books2read.com/whentheright1
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GMW5D6R
Amazon CA. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07GMW5D6R
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.com.uk/dp/B07GMW5D6R
Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07GMW5D6R
Ibooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1431549772
Nook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-the-right-one-comes-along-livia-quinn/1129351066
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/when-the-right-one-comes-along-6Livia Quinn Social Media
Livia Quinn is a DC native who lives by the bayou in Louisiana with her husband and Cajun husky, Dusty. She gets her inspiration from the state’s fascinating culture and weather. She loves stories with emotion, family and love of community so you’ll find small towns, humor, quirky characters and lots of love in her stories. She has published twelve books, both paranormal and contemporary romance.
Livia Quinn’s Books2Read Page https://books2read.com/ap/x2gD7R/Livia-Quinn
Website: http://liviaquinn.com
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A Mermaid’s Wish by Lyncee Shillard @lyncee #RLFblog #NewRelease #romanticsuspense
Lyncee Shillard, 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.
A Mermaid’s Wish by Lyncee Shillard
Genre paranormal romance suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Aislynn is a mermaid who has watched humans from afar for thousands of years. A negotiator for Neptune, she wonders, what it would be like to feel anything but especially passion the way humans do when they have sex. The truth is mermaids can’t feel emotions of any kind and hot sex is one of those experiences she wishes for. When the opportunity to become a human – temporarily – presents itself, she takes it.
Finley McCormock is a hard-core, tough as nails divorce attorney who represents rich women leaving their husbands. He has no time to do pro-bono environmental work like his colleagues or to fall in love himself. Why bother? He knows how marriages end. But, his new housekeeper, as odd as she is, gives him a hard on he has to take care of. The good news is Aislynn seems more than happy to oblige. She is his sexual fantasy come true, from the mid-day office visit that includes a spanking session to the trip to Trinker’s Sex Toys. Aislynn is willing to try anything.
But, when Aislynn’s past catches up with her, Finley will have to decide if his attraction for Aislynn goes further than the surface of the water. Does he really want to get in deep with his mermaid?
Why did you write this book?
I watched the Little Mermaid countless times with my daughter and always wonder what it would be like if there was a lot more sizzle and a serial killer.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I read everything! My favorite is romance suspense.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Amberlynn from one of Terry Brooks books. I name my daughter after her.
What are you working on at the moment?
A Christmas romance suspense that has some time travel and an angle that love shag carpet
What books will we see from you in coming months?
I have a Halloween romance suspense – Trick and Murder coming out in October. And The call of a Killer – Alaska Frontier in NovemberWhere to buy A Mermaid’s Wish
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-mermaids-wish/id1423616709
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/2940155671657
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-mermaid-s-wish-1
Lyncee Shillard Social Media
I live in the cold Northern Michigan (the place of four seasons – they lie! It’s just different levels of winter) with my husband. Our children have begun their own adventures, and just as I got into the swing of empty nest, my grandson came to live with us. Now I’m doing six again… they argue everything just case you forgot. And I remember why I eat doughnuts.
When I’m not hanging out with the six year-old, I’m writing, reading, crocheting, and making self-care products. I also enjoy taking pictures. I’m not claiming to have a talent it’s just something I like to do.
Blog : https://lynceeshillard.wordpress.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/lyncee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Romance-with-a-Bang-422236758284798
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3344793.Lyncee_Shillard
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