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Read Miss Camden Kissed the Duke (Camden Girls, book 3) by Juli D. Revezzo @julidrevezzo #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
Easily throwing caution to the wind… Miss Camden Kissed the Duke Camden Girls, book 3) by Juli D Revezzo, historical romanceJuli, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Miss Camden Kissed the Duke.
Miss Camden Kissed the Duke (Camden Girls, book three) by Juli D Revezzo
Genre: historical romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
Fresh on the heels of romantic heartbreak, Miss Isabelle Camden agrees to become companion for the sister of a busy, arrogant duke. She plans to keep her distance, but when a snowstorm strands them outside London for days, an unexpected dare sets propriety at naught…and sends her into the duke’s arms.
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Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
Yes, I write Historical romance, and fantasy.
How do you come up with ideas?
From everywhere. I’ll see or hear something in the news or snippets of overheard conversation, or a bit of a song lyric might suggest something. In Miss Camden Kissed the Duke, it being the third book in a series, since she was the youngest Camden girl, her story came out of the family’s stories in the first two books. Specifically, she always had a crush on the hero of the second book, but as that was an impossible story to tell (given he found his HEA in book two), I introduced Isabelle to a hero of her own—the Duke of Huntersvale. ;) There were also other bits. As young ladies in the 1800s were supposed to be well-bred and had a myriad things they weren’t supposed to do, and I always like to have my characters buck those traditions, I gave Isabelle her own way to do so: So, as I said in my title, she’s not averse to throwing caution to the wind, and taking a dare, (which gets her into trouble here!). She also likes astronomy and may study it in school—her sister went to college, why not? She’s not sure on school yet, but she might. Who knows what will happen as the 1880s wear on? ;). Also she likes to run. Well, in 1880 and 1881, young ladies weren’t supposed to run, but she and her sister (the heroine of book one) playfully run races whenever they can. Herein, she ends up stranded with the hero during a snowstorm, and the resourceful duke finds them a way to have a little race. Just for fun. J
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
Most important? Telling the story I want to tell and in a way I want to tell it. For instance, I like hidden bits of history, or rather, those tidbits that aren’t highlighted, so much. For instance, the Camden family runs a small town subway station. Yes, in the 1880s. Did you know there was such a thing that early? Until I wrote the first book, I didn’t either.
When did you write your first book?…
I wrote my very first novel when I was 18. I’d been writing poetry, short stories, and song lyrics before then, but never tackled a full book.
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Leather or lace? Both. J
Black or red? Black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Since I live in the south and it’s warm to hot ten months out of the year, I prefer cotton sheets.
Ocean or mountains? That’s a toughy. I’m a mermaid at heart so I’d jump to say ocean, but I like to visit the mountains now and then.
City life or country life? City
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home.
Dogs or cats? I like dogs (hence why there’s a puppy in Miss Camden Kissed the Duke). Kittens are cute but we’re allergic to them.
Where to buy Miss Camden Kissed the Duke (Camden Girls, #3)
Publisher Raven Queen Publications
Amazon https://books2read.com/u/bxa5vo
Juli D Revezzo Social Media
Juli D Revezzo loves fantasy and Celtic mythology and writing stories with all kinds of fantastical elements. She is the author of the Antique Magic paranormal series and the Stewards Wars and Celtic Stewards Chronicles series, the historical romances, Camden Girls series, Vesta’s Clockwork Companions, House of Dark Envy, Watchmaker’s Heart, and Lady of the Tarot, and more. She is also a member of the Independent Author Network and the Magic Appreciation Tour. To learn more about this and future releases, visit her at:
Website https://julidrevezzo.com/
Blog https://julidrevezzo.com/blog/
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Is It True: Double Moon Destiny by *lizzie starr @lizziestarr #RLFblog #FantasyRomance
*lizzie starr, 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.Double Moon Destiny by *lizzie starr
Genre Fantasy Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
On the night of the Double Moon a child is born, and the destinies of an acolyte and a rebel are changed forever.
Jermanah, acolyte of the religious Compound, has never been given the opportunity to make her own choices. Although she accepts her way of life and yearns to rise higher in the order, she learns ancient, forbidden healing from the Seer. On the night of the
Double Moons, a child is born and given into Jermanah’s care until the boy is taken to the king.
Kierigh was born moments before the rising of the Double Moons, but his twin brother wasn’t so lucky. Rumors flow from the Stronghold—following an ancient prophecy, the king sacrifices the baby boys to increase his power. But Kierigh senses that even after five cycles, his brother still lives.
When Kierigh’s rebels attack the procession, he takes the babe, and Jermanah, to his hidden camp. The captivating acolyte disrupts Kierigh’s ordered and simple life. He opposes her religion and all the Compound claims to stand for. She’s everything he doesn’t need in his life. Yet she is everything he desires.
No longer considering herself one of the Compound, Jermanah discovers freedom, and truths she finds difficult to believe. But when the babe is taken from the forest, she will do anything to save the child, including face the leader of the Compound—and the king.
Can a rebel and an acolyte set aside pride and differences to find a lost brother, defeat evil, and discover their prophecy fulfilling destinies?
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No, although it is close. The original first scene was one of the first I wrote when hoping to write fantasy romance
this book is part of a series?
No. At least not yet. I like connecting things, so you never know.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
I have no clue.
you did research for this book?
Not too much.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. There’s a huge, equine-like war beast owned by one of the characters.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes. Fantasy and romance. It’s a great combination!
you speak more than one language?
I speak fluid sailor. Oh. That’s probably not what you meant. My 4 years of German were so long ago, I have to say no.
you grew up where you live now?
No. But close. About 100 miles away.
you love to read?
YES! Any author worth their weight in words should love to read.
you are never late?
No. To me being late is being less than 10 minutes early.
you love pizza?
Yes. With pineapple! No pepperoni or sausage though.
you love sushi?
Nope, uh uh, no way.
you have a pet?
I live with my siblings. They aren’t pets. :) But we do have an elderly mini-doxie named Lessa and a distinguished tuxedo cat named Goku. Who doesn’t like me. Except for cat nummies.
Where to buy Double Moon Destiny
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DCH69HL
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/double-moon-destiny-lizzie-starr/1005445758?ean=9780997754285
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/double–moon–destiny/id1390810777?mt=11&ign–mpt=uo%3D4
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/double-moon-destiny*lizzie starr Social Media
*lizzie starr always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep. When her 6th grade teacher read to the class, *lizzie discovered the knights of old, Hobbits, and traveling through space and time. Her first written tales delved into fantasy worlds, and she passed many literature classes by handing in stories instead of essays.
Even though she’d turned up her nose at her mother’s love stories, long night shifts at a nursing home drew her to the facility’s library. There she discovered that romance made tales of fantasy and science fiction more delightful, and the focus of her writing expanded.
Filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world and into her reader’s hearts.
When *lizzie must return to a more routine life, she’s *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. Author and lunch lady~~what a combination!
Website www.lizziestarr.com
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Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003F33Y0W
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Read the series: Target by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #MafiaRomance #DarkRomance
The man sent to kill her is the only one who can save her. Target by Tina Donahue is a contemporary dark mafia romance, and contains elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, and adult themes.Tina, 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 series.
Target – the Valesky Crime Family series
Genre Dark Mafia Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R (explicit sex)
A Russian kingpin wants her dead… the only one who can stop it is the man sent to murder her.
Toni Flores loved her dream job working for a respected US senator until he raped her. She’s determined to bring him to justice, no matter the cost.
For years, Dimitri Valesky, head of a Russian crime family in America, has bought off those in government. Just like the senator responsible for Toni’s assault. When she won’t keep quiet about it and risks Dimitri’s business, he orders his stepson Michael to kill her.
Michael’s a lobbyist not a mafia enforcer. He refuses the insane demand, but Dimitri insists. The power he holds over Michael and his brothers is absolute… or so he believes.
Rather than murder Toni, Michael intends to romance her. Once he convinces her to keep quiet about the Senator, she won’t be a target any longer and Dimitri will back off on the hit. The plan falls apart and now they are dodging mafia enforcers, bullets, and Dimitri’s outrage.
Michael and Toni fight to stay alive and save those dearest to them as they also fall hopelessly in love.
This is book one in the Valesky Crime Family series and has an HEA.
Publisher’s Note: This contemporary dark mafia romance contains elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, adult themes, and possible triggers for some readers.
Which book is this in the series?
Book One
How many books do you plan for the series?
At least three, possibly more.
How many books are completed?
Two.
What characters are the main stars in your series?
The heroine/hero change with each book, but centers around the Kalin brothers.
What is the overall theme in this series?
When it comes to power, nothing is sacred – no one is safe.
Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.
Target – Book One
Privilege – Book Two
Possession – Book ThreeWhat did you like best about writing this series?
The to-die-for alpha heroes and the heroines who kick serious ass. These ladies don’t take what’s happening lying down. They fight for what they want…which includes getting their men.
What other books (not in this series, have you written?)
Too many to count. I’ve authored close to a 100 romances in numerous genres, including contemporary, historical, suspense, paranormal, sci-fi, romcom, and more.
Where can we find links for all your books?
You can find my current books at this link: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
Where to buy Target
Publisher https://www.blushingbooksblog.com/target-by-tina-donahue/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Target-Mafia-Romance-Valesky-Family-ebook/dp/B09HDWS8QN
Google https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Tina_Donahue_Target?id=ZelEEAAAQBAJ
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/target-50
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59115418-target
Universal https://books2read.com/u/mZr8X5Tina Donahue Social Media
Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate 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. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
On a less serious note, she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
Website/blog www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com
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Read My Pirate at Midnight by JocelynVonne @Jocelynvon #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
My Pirate At Midnight is the first in the Satin & Swords trilogy, a historical romance series by Jocelyn Vonne that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the winds of passion and fate swirl throughout this story only one thing is clear: The most valuable treasure of all… is a stolen heart.Jocelyn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about My Pirate at Midnight.
My Pirate at Midnight by Jocelyn Vonne
Genre Historical Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Steamy
She’s an heiress celebrating her betrothal! He’s the most feared pirate on the seas! Settle in, destiny will take it from here…
Her ideal life is about to begin….
Julienne is a vivacious young heiress whose engagement is the talk of society. With the anticipation of entering into the enchanted world of matrimony, she is the envy of her social circle. She has meticulously planned out her blissful future, from the paintings that will grace the walls of her new home to the names of her two, soon to be acquired, puppies.
One situation she could never have planned for was abduction by the notorious pirate, Captain Austin, ruler of the seas!
Even more distressing than finding herself onboard a pirate ship, is the realization that the Captain is the same dashing “nobleman” she recently encountered at a social engagement.
And the same scoundrel who left her standing dazed in the moonlight after a passionate kiss!
As the winds of passion and fate whirl them into adventure, you can hear whispered wisdom, “The most valuable treasure of all….is a stolen heart.”
Where to buy My Pirate at Midnight
Amazon Kindle Vella https://amzn.to/39uDOZb
Website https://www.satinandswords.com/
Jocelyn Vonne Social Media
Jocelyn is a native New Englander who wrote her first novel at the age of seventeen. Forty years later, she has three children, two grandchildren, two Persian cats and a pile of manuscripts. With a lifelong love of the arts, she has danced with the Boston Ballet, done commercials and modelling, and dabbles in drawing and painting. Now, at the age of 60, she is finally publishing her novels, starting with the very first, My Pirate at Midnight, the first in a trilogy.
Website https://www.satinandswords.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Satin-and-Swords-108958674871408
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/satinandswordsbook/
Amazon Kindle Vella https://amzn.to/39uDOZb
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Is It True: Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello @Piscj18 #RLFblog #SweetRomance #HolidayRomance
A woman is on a life changing path in Jill Piscitello’s sweet, holiday romance, Homemakers’ Christmas. Romance wasn’t supposed to be on the agenda.Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Jill Piscitello. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Homemakers’ Christmas by Jill Piscitello
Genre Holiday Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G Sweet
A recent error in judgement has deposited Cricket Williams, her daughter, and a son spiking a high fever into a homeless shelter. A touch of Christmas magic is sprinkled upon her family when an eccentric volunteer invites them into her New England farmhouse. Blindsided with the proposition of a contractual living arrangement, Cricket is seized with renewed hope for her future.
Boris Glynn is in town visiting his grandmother but harbors a secret that will impact her life and the lives of his dearest friends. Complications arise when he is unable to restrain himself from pursuing his grandmother’s beautiful new neighbor.
As Cricket begins to succumb to Boris’s attention, her new world is shaken by a series of events that have the potential to destroy her plans for a fresh start.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Yes, this is my first published book.
this book is part of a series?
TBD – A sequel is in early stages, but other projects have pulled me away. I’m hoping to return to the manuscript in coming months.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
True. I lost sleep for a variety of reasons. Story arcs definitely played a role. But one of the biggest factors was screen time. When working late into the night, I found it difficult to calm my mind after finally shutting down.
you did research for this book?
True. Research included homeless shelters, farms, and beekeeping.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
False
this book has more than one genre?
False
you speak more than one language?
Debatable. Does 6 years of French that hasn’t been used since high school count?
you grew up where you live now?
False
you love to read?
True. I don’t have a favorite genre and often have several vastly different books in progress.
you are never late?
False – But I make punctuality a priority.
you love pizza?
True – Even bad pizza is good pizza.
you love sushi?
True, but I can be picky about the sushi I’m willing to eat. My adventurous side comes and goes.
you have a pet?
True – I have 3 much adored cats.
Where to buy Homemakers’ Christmas
Publisher: Satin Romance, An imprint of Melange Publishing
Amazon https://amzn.to/3lfPR0f
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/homemakers-christmas-jill-piscitello/1137831589?ean=2940162645429
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/homemakers-christmas/id1535411041?id=1535411041&ign-itsct=books_toolbox&ign-itscg=30200
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/homemakers-christmas
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1046865Jill Piscitello Social Media
Jill Piscitello is a teacher, author, and an avid fan of multiple literary genres. Although she divides her reading hours among several books at a time, a lighthearted story offering an escape from the real world can always be found on her nightstand.
A native of New England, Jill lives with her family and three well-loved cats. When not planning lessons or reading and writing, she can be found spending time with her family, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and going on light hikes.
Website https://jillpiscitello.com/
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