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Read The Lady and Her Quill by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
Writing about love and being in love are two very different things. Just ask Lady Alicia and Captain Caulfield two award winning authors who face a challenge to prove who is the better writer.Ruth, 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.
The Lady and Her Quill in the series The Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea
Genre Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Her mind kept telling her to stop loving him, but her heart couldn’t let him go.
Renowned author Lady Alicia Hartley has lost her muse after a bad review. She blames it all on the author JC Melrose. A chance encounter with a handsome, witty Justin Caulfield has her heart racing, and her muse seemingly back. Is he her savior or her worst nightmare?
He didn’t see the turbulent ocean. He was too busy dealing with a different tempest.
The recently retired Captain Justin Caulfield is facing his own demons. As gifted author JC Melrose, his stories honor men who died at the hand of one man. His only focus is to avenge their deaths, that is, until he meets and falls in love with Lady Alicia.
The two authors take on a writing challenge based on a story of stolen gold taken from the newspaper headlines all to determine the better writer. While researching the story, Lady Alicia is captured by the thieves’ ringleader. Can Lady Alicia turn this mystery into an award-winning story? Can Justin save his real-life heroine? Can they both overcome their own challenges for a happily ever after?
Where to buy The Lady and Her Quill
Publisher Dragonblade Publishing
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HX46D3B
Ruth A Casie Social Media
Hi – I’m Ruth A Casie and I write historical and contemporary romance. You might be wondering what I’m about. Sit back and let me tell you.
I’m happiest when I’m telling stories either chatting in a group or writing them down. I love to put my hero and heroine in tough situations and dare them to work it out—together, always together. They haven’t disappointed. Oh, they complain but in the end their love and relationships are stronger than ever.
Here are five things you probably don’t know about me.
1. I filled my passport up in one year.
2. I have three series. The Druid Knight stories are a historical time travel series. The Stelton Legacy is historical fantasy about the seven sons of a seventh son. Havenport Romances are stories set in a small coast Rhode Island town. I also write stories in the connected world the Pirates of Britannia.
3. I did a rap to “How Many Trucks Can a Tow Truck Tow If a Tow Truck Could Tow Trucks.”
4. When I cook I dance.
5. My Sudoku book is in the bathroom. I’m not saying anything else about that.
My stories feature strong women and the men who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. Their stories will keep you turning the pages until the end. I hope my stories become your favorite adventures.
I’m a USA Today bestselling author.
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Pick up cool tips from Linda O’Connor author of Perfectly Christmas by @LindaOConnor98 #RLFblog #HolidayRomance
Perfectly Christmas in a small town – it takes a village to keep their beloved family doctor and the new surgeon in town APART! Heaven forbid the two should fall in love and leave. A fun holiday romance by Linda O’Connor.Linda O’Connor, 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 Perfectly Christmas.
Perfectly Christmas by Linda O’Connor
Genre Holiday Romantic Comedy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
On the first day of Christmas, his true love said to him, “Sorry, I have to work.”
That’s the life of a surgeon, and Dr. Madison Hayes wouldn’t have it any other way.
Dr. Quinn Malone has another priority. In the countdown to Christmas, he needs to convince his old flame that there’s more to life – and love – than the job itself.
This time, his heart is in it for the long haul. Really.
Romantic and…complicated – it’s Perfectly Christmas!
The Perfectly Series
Perfectly Honest
Perfectly Reasonable
Perfectly Planned
Perfectly UnpredictableTwo Tips for Household Chores
I love setting a formal table, and I have a lot of fun creating colorful tablescapes. I thought I’d share tips for a proper place setting. There are rules!
Have you ever sat down at a dinner party and wondered which bread plate is yours? An easy way to remember is the pneumonic BMW – the bread plate, meal plate, and water glass are placed from left to right. So your bread plate is the one on the left!
If you’re setting a formal table, the placement of the flatware (fancy name for cutlery) matters. Forks are placed to the left of the dinner plate and the knife and spoons to the right. Put them in the order that you will use them from the outside in. For example, a meal that includes soup, salad, main course, and dessert, in that order, would have two forks to the left of the dinner plate and a knife and soup spoon on the right. The salad fork is the slightly smaller one and would be to the left of the dinner fork because you’ll be using it first. The blade of the knife should face the dinner plate, and the soup spoon is placed to the right of the knife. The dessert fork and spoon are put above the plate. The spoon is oriented with the bowl of the spoon on the left, and the tines of the fork should point to right (that’s opposite to where they are at the side of the plate), and the fork is closest to the top of the plate. When I set a table, I also use chargers – they look like large plates and come in an array of colors. I leave them on the table throughout the meal, but some people remove them before the main course is served.
The water glass and stemware (fancy name for wine glasses) are placed above the knife to the right of the dinner plate. The water glass is above the knife and the wine glass is placed to the right of that. If you’re having both red and white wine, the red wine glass is placed above the white wine glass.
When you sit down as a guest, the first thing you should do is place your napkin on your lap. I prefer to place the napkin on the charger secured with a pretty napkin ring. Sometimes the napkin is underneath the forks – keep in mind that it’s considered bad form to fling your fork onto the floor when you pull out your napkin!
If you’re stuck for a Christmas gift, a tablecloth and napkins are handy all year round especially if you don’t limit yourself to traditional Christmas colours. No matter how fancy a table you set, raise a glass to family and good friends getting together (safely) to share love and laughter during the holiday season!
Where to buy Perfectly Christmas
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Christmas-Linda-OConnor-ebook/dp/B01MYW5T7X
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Award-winning author Linda O’Connor started writing romantic comedies when she needed a creative outlet other than subtly rearranging the displays at a local home décor store. Her books have enjoyed bestseller status. When not writing, she’s a physician at an Urgent Care Clinic. She shares her medical knowledge in fast-paced, well-written, sexy romances – with an unexpected twist. Her favourite prescription to write? Laugh every day. Love every minute.
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In His Kiss by Neil S Plakcy @NeilPlakcy #RLFblog #NewRelease #MMRomance #YA
The sun shone on a beautiful country meadow. I walked across luxuriant green grass, wearing a pair of Bermuda shorts and my favorite T-shirt, the one that read “Brains are awesome—everyone should have one.”Michael Torani is an average seventeen-year-old —not the smartest nor the most popular boy in his school. So he has no clue that his crush on the super cute but nerdy new guy Daniel Florez will soon result in their sharing a deep soul kiss — a kiss that will change Michael’s life forever.
Neil, 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 hero, but first, tell us about In His Kiss.
In His Kiss by Neil S Plakcy
Genre Young Adult MM Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Just one kiss from hot new boy Daniel Florez turns Michael Torani’s world into something from the Sci-Fi Channel — have Daniel’s brain cells been leaking into him? How’s that possible? And yet he’s reading faster than he ever has before, scoring higher on school tests, and even helping his parents understand what’s wrong with his brother, the Big Mistake.
Michael’s wry, funny attitude about growing up, falling in love and getting away from his parents will make you want to be his new best friend. Fans of Richelle Mead and Stephenie Meyer will fall in love with Michael and Daniel as they depend on their brains and their deep emotional connection to survive– and maybe even graduate from high school along the way.
Know the Hero from In His Kiss
Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.
It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?
Michael sneaks out his bedroom window to the home of his neighbor and BFF Brie, where they listen to emo music and gossip about high school, teachers, and boys.
What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?
What any teen his age would eat—pizza, burgers, chocolate.
Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.
If he could get away with it, Michael would live in faded denims and jewel-toned polo shirts. But occasionally he’l change it up with khakis and button-down oxford cloth shirts.
Does he know how to fix things?
Michael is much better at breaking things than fixing them. Just ask his father.
He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
Michael needed cash to buy himself a new iPad touch. So he got a part-time job watering plants in the greenhouse at the back of the florist’s. No brainer, huh? Only you had to figure out all these complicated mixtures of fertilizer to put in the water. The rose bushes got one kind of food, the succulents another.
He loved that word, succulent. It represented the whole experience, the way the job totally sucked.
After he nearly killed a whole rack of orchids by giving them too much water and too little food, he got sacked. Conveniently, just as he earned the money he needed.
How does he act around children he doesn’t know?
Well, at seventeen he’s barely out of childhood himself, so he pretty much ignores them unless they have chocolate to offer.
What is he like first thing in the morning?
Grumpy. His parents say he’s too young for coffee, and his mother only prepares gluten-free food because his brother, the Big Mistake, has food issues. So his breakfast is limited to tough pancakes or gluey oatmeal. Neither of which makes him happy.
Can he use chopsticks?
That would imply that his family was allowed to eat food from unusual cultures. Because of the Big Mistake, that’s a Big No.
Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it? If not, what does he drink instead?
His mother insists on milk, which he doctors with chocolate syrup.
What apps would he have on his phone?
What wouldn’t he have? Tik-Tok, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, GroupMe, and a few that his parents don’t know about like Grindr, which he downloads, checks out, then deletes almost immediately.
Android or iPhone?
iPhone. He has as many iProducts as Apple makes.
Beard or clean-shaven?
Clean-shaven, though he wishes he could grow a sexy beard, but maybe in time.
Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?
His parents would FREAK OUT if he had piercings or tattoos. Which might be fun, if he wasn’t afraid of them and the places you get them.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
His personal vehicle is a bicycle, though he is learning to drive.
Recycle or toss?
He loves to harass his parents if they accidentally toss something that could be recycled. He’s going to inherit the planet, you know. And for extra guilt, pollution could have a bad effect on the Big Mistake, and you know, as good parents, his wouldn’t want to do anything to hurt their child.
Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!
Where to buy In His Kiss
Amazon because it’s free for a while, I had to de-list it from Amazon.
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-his-kiss-neil-plakcy/1127947312
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-his-kiss/id1513444580
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/in-his-kiss-8
BookFunnel https://dl.bookfunnel.com/n4gt3zbr2rNeil S Plakcy Social Media
Author of over fifty cozy mystery, gay mystery, and MM romance novels, Neil S Plakcy lives in south Florida with his husband and two rambunctious golden retrievers. During the great lockdown of 2020 he honed his skills as his own barista.
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Small Town Romance and Danger at Christmas A Hero’s Heart by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #NewRelease #HolidayRomance
Amber Daulton, 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 Hero’s Heart by Amber Daulton
Genre Holiday Romance/Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Lies. Betrayal. A million-dollar bounty.
After an undercover mission goes awry, DEA agent Jarrett Brandt hides out in the last place he wants to be—his hometown. Now he’s stuck with his judgmental parents and the memory of his perfect brother hanging over his head. His one bright light? Marissa Reinn Brandt—his high school sweetheart and former sister-in-law.
Marissa lost Jarrett once before. No way will she let him back in; then her son offers him their guestroom. His wicked charm and smoldering stares are hard to resist, but she’ll make him work to reclaim his spot in her bed.
When his enemies close in, how will Jarrett keep Marissa and her son safe, or will he lose his shot at redemption?
– Triggers: drug use (discussed) and a brief assault of the heroine
– A Hero’s Heart is a smoking hot second chance, romantic suspense novella. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.
– Second edition. Newly revised and edited.
Why did you write this book?
I love action/adventure books, and I’ve always been intrigued by federal agents on undercover missions. I also adore holiday romance. So why not smash up a few genres and have fun? A Hero’s Heart is a culmination of heat, heart, danger, and second chances. I wrote it back in 2013 for a Christmas-themed anthology call with my former publisher, and the rights to the story reverted to me a few months ago. With a fresh cover, edit, and blurb, it’s finally ready for a new home on your e-reader.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Romantic suspense and paranormal romance are tied as my favorite, but I read all sorts of romance books with the exception of poetry and inspirational. Usually, I don’t care about the sub-genre as long as the characters are fully developed, the pacing is fast, and the plot is strong.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
I love Mr. Darcy and Lizzie from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. They complement one another perfectly in the opposites attract kind of way.
What are you working on at the moment?
When I have time outside of promoting and marketing my newest releases, I’m editing the third book in my Arresting Onyx series, Arresting Benjamin. It follows Benji and Belle as they build a relationship that results from the unexpected consequences of a smokin’ hot one-night stand.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
A Hero’s Heart is my second re-release this year, and it came out on November 2nd. I have a brand new novella in the Into The Fire box set, which will be hitting the digital shelves on December 14th. Both of these books are romantic suspense, so strap yourself in for a wild ride.
Where to buy A Hero’s Heart
Amazon https://bit.ly/aherosheartamazon
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Apple https://bit.ly/aherosheartapple
Kobo https://bit.ly/aherosheartkobo
Google Play https://bit.ly/aherosheartgoogleplay
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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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Have you read The Billionaire’s Christmas Contract by Laura Haley-McNeil @laurarmcneil #RLFblog #SweetRomance #ContemporaryRomance
Mardale, Colorado, is the perfect place for Leah to nurse her broken heart, but when she learns Bryg Winslow has other ideas for the aging farming community, the battle lines are drawn.Laura, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Billionaire’s Christmas Contract.
The Billionaire’s Christmas Contract by Laura Haley-McNeil
Genre Sweet Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
The best gifts aren’t always under the Christmas tree.
A broken engagement sends Leah Rendell home to Mardale, Colorado, where the stability of family and friends keeps her balanced.
Until billionaire Bryg Winslow blows into town with promises to revitalize the aging farming community, something that even captures Leah’s parents’ attention.
Change the town where Leah grew up? She can’t bear the thought of this golden boy’s guarantees altering her safe haven. Determined to fight him every step of the way, she draws the battle lines, but what she really needs is a fortress around her heart because this fascinating man is coming dangerously close to making her believe she can trust again.
The perfect holiday read with passion and laughter. Are you ready to make Christmas cheery and bright? Here’s your chance.
Where to buy The Billionaire’s Christmas Contract
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GD1DPJ9
Laura Haley-McNeil Social Media
Laura Haley-McNeil is an award-winning author of romantic suspense and women’s fiction in novel length and in short stories. Her work has been featured in several women’s magazines. She has studied piano and ballet and has been a board member for two community orchestras. She and her husband reside in Colorado. When she isn’t writing, she jogs, bicycles and crochets.
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