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Read the #RomanticSuspense #DarkEnergy by Addison Brae @AddisonBrae1 #RLFblog #NewAdult
The more powerful your enemies, the more friends you need. Will Gillian sacrifice her life to keep a promise? Dark Energy, a thrilling romantic suspense story of love and surviving evil by Addison Brae, is dedicated to anyone whose livelihood depends on the bar, service industry, or music scenes.
Addison, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Dark Energy.
Dark Energy by Addison Brae
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Cybercrime doesn’t talk. It creeps in and destroys lives right under Gillian’s nose when a cryptojacking scheme lands her boss, Pinkie, in jail. Gillian had just started over with a new career, boyfriend, and confidence after escaping a vicious murder investigation that shattered her ability to trust. Then Pinkie’s arrest leaves her struggling to run his two bars while also unraveling the conspiracy.
Gillian will not let her mentor and friend go down for something he didn’t do. Neither will Jon, the most talented musician on the bar’s stage and the perfect boyfriend…until his good fortune sends her reeling. Gillian forces herself to trust the cops, people who hurt her, and known criminals. Will it be enough to free Pinkie and save her life?
What’s in your character’s pockets, backpack, or purse?
Does your character carry money and if so, in what form (cash, credit, etc.)?
Gillian was a new college grad in a new city, so money was tight. She lived paycheck to paycheck until she picked up a part time bartending job. She stashed tips in a box in her closet as her emergency fund. Then she started carrying cryptocurrency because, as an accountant, she learned it was safer than the cash she earned from tips or credit cards. As those who have read Dark Energy know, she found out digital money is almost as easy to steal, and criminals can steal more at a time. And those thieves are completely anonymous.
Is there an item your character carries for good luck and if so, what is it?
Gillian always carries her Harvard bottle opener. She’s carried the brushed chrome bar key with the crimson Harvard shield since the day she received it from her best college friend after she got the job as a part-time job as a bartender. It makes her think of Lauren and the incredible times they had during three-and-a-half college years together With the opener, Lauren is with her all those late nights at work. The opener is still in her back pocket or in the pen holder on her desk even though she manages the bar now. It helps her slip right back into bartender mode when needed.
What does your character dislike carrying but has to?
Gillian started carrying a Kel-Tec P-11 subcompact 9mm pistol in her purse soon after her fresh start. She doesn’t like to, but she does out of necessity; so she’s prepared. She’s licensed to carry and trained well to use it.
What else besides pockets does the character use to carry things?
Gillian’s favorite purse is the one her mother gave her for her eleventh birthday, the last birthday before her mother lost her cancer battle. She carried it, with the cash she had to live on until she got paid, her ID and credit card, and proof she took her CPA exam inside, when she finally was brave enough to walk to the neighborhood pub alone. A guy who looked barely old enough to drive yanked it off her shoulder. She chased the kid until a well-dressed man jumped out of a shiny SUV and shoved the thief into the shrubs. The kid bolted. The man handed Gillian her purse, bowed like a nineteenth century prince, and stepped back into his truck. This was the first encounter of a unique relationship that lasted longer than the man’s life.
Has anything in your character’s pockets ever saved the day?
Indeed. Gillian walked into the middle of a Russian mobster ambushing Pinkie, her boss and mentor, in the bar’s kitchen. One of the mobster’s guys shot their security guard and knocked out Pinkie. Gillian was out front so they didn’t know she was there. Gillian showed her badassery to save them. You would definitely want her walking in that dark alley with you.
Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author
What does your author dislike carrying but has to?
These days, it’s her bag-o-masks. I hope she can stop carrying those soon. No masks would mean restaurants and bars will stay open so we can make a living again, and employees and patrons will be safe!
What does your author carry for luck?
Addison carries her car and house keys on a silver metal open heart-shaped keychain that she’s had since she started driving in high school. It’s bent a little, but aren’t we all?
What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks / purses?
A messenger-style bag is best. The smaller the better, although she says a wallet is a little too small to carry her favorite lip stain, keys, phone, grocery list, and credit cards.
If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?
She likes any unique and cute purse but doesn’t see the value in spending zillions on them because she doesn’t change out her purses very often. She’d rather spend that money on shoes.
Where to buy Dark Energy
Publisher https://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Brae_Addison/dark-energy.htm?fbclid=IwAR3JxFrd2hK60VSCx47QlVSh3hy-jNzQCWgxQIfeF9hPjs5zXxHSBaXppEs
Amazon https://amzn.to/2YSkP6H (99c through December 16)
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-energy-addison-brae/1137002173
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9780463686379
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/search?Query=9780463686379
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1021319
Author proceeds go to Hope’s Door New Beginning Center to help fight domestic abuse.Addison Brae Social Media
Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant.
Addison writes new adult and adult romantic suspense and young adult contemporary fiction. When she’s not writing, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting cocktail recipes and hosting parties. She’s still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her neighborhood park, sipping red wine, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat Lucy.
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Find out what Calla from Calla’s Summer Fantasy wears to bed. Amber Daulton “bares” all @AmberDaulton1 #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance
Two men. One date. What’s a girl to do? Calla’s Summer Fantasy is about to come true. A contemporary romance by Amber Daulton.
Amber, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Calla’s Summer Fantasy.
Calla’s Summer Fantasy by Amber Daulton
Genre: Erotic Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): NC-17
Calla Lansky needs help at playing the field.
She scheduled two dates for the same night at her favorite seafood restaurant, and she owes her shocked boyfriends an explanation. To her surprise, Nathan Risley and Sam Tomlin handle the awkward situation like pros and happily agree to her ultimate fantasy: a ménage à trois.
After the hottest night of her life, Calla faces the ultimate decision.
Should she commit to the one man who secretly loved her all along, or keep her options open and indulge in her summer fantasy again and again?
Let’s bare it all and chat about what to wear
First, what is your name and how old are you?
Call me Calla, and I’m twenty-eight years old.
What is the time period in which you live?
It’s modern day. I live in Wilmington, North Carolina, and my apartment is way too far from the beach for my liking. God, I hate battling traffic just to splash in the water and roll around in the sand, but hey, a girl’s gotta sunbathe.
Considering the role you play in society, what is expected for you to wear?
I’m a bookkeeper at a law office, so I have more plaid and pencil skirts than I care to admit. And all the mauve and beige high-neck blouses—yuck. I mean, I know I have to look the part and dress professionally, but I would love to wear bright, flashy red to work just once—just once, mind you—but then I’d get chewed out by my boss, so nope. Not gonna happen. I’ve worked too hard to throw it away on some workplace fashion faux pas.
Ever required to wear something you don’t like? Tell us about it.
Well, it’s not like I don’t think some of my work clothes are pretty, but I’m so tired of them. On the weekends, though, is when I can finally cut loose and dress in wild colors and low necklines.
Do you make your own clothing?
Oh, I wish. My cousin, Melba, is the seamstress in the family.
When you wear something different, who’s the first person who notices?
Nathan. He’s always so attentive and respectful, unless we’re behind closed doors and he’s pulling my hair, but I digress.
Tell us your favorite thing to wear.
Colorful, flirty summer dresses. I love how the skirts sway and swish as I walk. I feel so feminine.
What kind of shoes or boots do you wear?
Sandals with rhinestone studs are to my go-to footwear for casual outings, but I love high heels and cute little suede boot-boots.
What do you wear to sleep?
If I’m sleeping alone, I’ll wear a T-shirt and be comfortable. If I’m with Nathan or Sam, it’s a toss-up. I’m either in my birthday suit or some flimsy scrap of lace or silk that might be ripped by morning. I never know with my guys.
Where to buy Calla’s Summer Fantasy
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Amber Daulton is the author of the romantic-suspense series Arresting Onyx and several standalone novellas. Her books are published through The Wild Rose Press and Books to Go Now, and are available in ebook, print on demand, audio, and foreign language formats.
She lives in North Carolina with her husband and demanding cats.
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Know the Hero from The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #FairyTale #Contemporary
An erotic version of Cinderella, with a special Dee S Knight twist! A worldly Prince, a naïve Cindy, and an unassuming fairy godfather come together in a magical HEA ending.
Dee, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Thanks for sharing two tips with us today, but first, please tell us about The Cinderella Curse.
The Cinderella Curse by Dee S Knight
Genre Contemporary erotic romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
One evening, in a land far away, a wife spins a story for the amusement of her husband. Like the original tale, this contemporary Cinderella is definitely for those who love romance and a HEA. However, she adds a few touches of the erotic. For her husband, you understand.
In this tale, Charlotte dreams of her prince, James, but learns about beauty and love from her fairy godfather, Cooper. She might not lose a glass slipper, but her heart is in danger of being left behind. One thing for sure, by the time our Charlotte arrives at the ball, she’d sure like to know which man is her real Prince Charming.
Know the Hero from The Cinderella Curse
Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.
It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?
Cooper is a photographer and therefore he’s never bored. His mind is always looking at the world through a new lense and thus a new perspective. If he’s not taking photos, he’s examining and evaluating them, either for work or pleasure.
What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?
He has the joy of high metabolism and preferring almost any kind of food. He might pick up a candy bar for a burst of energy but he’s more likely to look for a protein bar or trail mix.
Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.
Definitely comfortable because he’s often clambering over rocks or even up trees to get the best shot. Cargo pants work since they have lots of pockets. For dressy he rarely goes beyond khakis and a sports jacket over solid-colored tee.
Does he know how to fix things?
Oh yes. He has to be able to tweak cameras since he’s not always near a camera shop. He can fix simple things on a car and in the house, but he doesn’t do much beyond handyman-type items.
He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
Cooper is really more a beta hero than an alpha. He was engaged once upon a time. She left him for another man and he make quite the effort to act like he got past the hurt. He pretended to be friends with her, though she’d broken his heart. In the end, he might have made the girl feel better but he never ranted and raved so it delayed the healing. (He’s such a nice guy—I think a favorite hero of mine.)
How does he act around children he doesn’t know?
He’s great with kids and they inevitably like him. Some day he’ll make a wonderful father.
What is he like first thing in the morning?
He’s even-keeled in the morning—as he is most of the time. He doesn’t jump out of bed ready to attack the day but he’s not a grump, either.
Can he use chopsticks?
Yes, but he doesn’t use them to show off. If he thinks his use would make his dining companions feel weird, he’s happy using a fork.
Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it? If not, what does he drink instead?
Black coffee
What apps would he have on his phone?
The app for the magazine where he works, one or two for his favorite museums—you can’t study art color and composition too much—a couple for his favorite photography supply places. Of yes, and a news app.
Android or iPhone?
iPhone
Beard or clean-shaven?
Clean-shaven. He tried a beard once but couldn’t get past the itchy in-between stage.
Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?
No piercings or tattoos. If Charlotte breaks his heart, he might be upset enough to get a tattoo.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Personal vehicle. He has to be in the field too much to use public transit.
Recycle or toss?
Truthfully, he usually tosses. But when he thinks of it, he doesn’t mind recycling.
Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!
Where to buy The Cinderella Curse
Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R1YSQ8S
Dee S Knight Social Media
A few years ago, Dee S Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex.
After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. And all three offer some of the best romance you can find! Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.
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