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Read Trophy, a Romantic Suspense by Nancy Loyan @nlsscribe #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
Nancy Loyan, 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 Trophy.
Trophy by Nancy Loyan
Genre Romantic suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG“Our World” is a respected news magazine, exploring issues and people who impact the world. Each novel showcases one of their award-winning journalists, as they conduct a life-altering investigation.
Journalist Quinn Morgan is investigating human and sex trafficking. Her quest leads her to a deserted Texas road, and Ebony Withers. This chance encounter changes her story, and her life.
Where to buy Trophy
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Trophy-Our-World-Nancy-Loyan-ebook/dp/B09Q4P2Y1C/
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Purveyor of the written word, Nancy Loyan has been writing, ever since she began composing picture books for fellow students in elementary school. During the past twenty-five years, she has pursued writing professionally. She has covered the gambit, from penning history books on Cleveland, Ohio, to writing for local, regional and national publications, specializing in construction, architecture, design, profiles, histories, antique safes, science and Middle Eastern dance.
A graduate of John Carroll University, Nancy holds a BSBA in marketing. She also holds Associate degrees from Cuyahoga Community College in marketing and business management.
Nancy was commissioned to write and coordinate publication of a local history book,
On the Threshold of a New Century: The City of South Euclid, 1967-1999. In 2008, Nancy was selected to research and write the narrative of an upscale coffee table book, Cleveland, Ohio: A Photographic Portrait, published by Twinlights Publishing out of MA, a local bestseller.
Nancy loves to write fairy tales for adults, that unlock the barriers to love.
In Spring, 2011, her first novel, Paradise Found, multicultural women’s fiction set in the exotic Seychelles Islands, was published. After, she had five women’s fiction/romance novels published with Crimson Romance (now a division of Simon and Schuster): Lab Test, Wishes and Tears, The Right Combination, Hearts of Steel and Special Angel. She has since regained the rights and has republished several of these titles. Her first foray into self-publishing was her historical women’s fiction novel, Champagne for Breakfast. Her novels, A Kiss in the Rain and A Cloud Over the Sun are set at the esteemed Chautauqua Institution in New York State, where she has taught writing, and has spoken before its Literary Circle. In 2015, her novel was featured in the Chautauqua Bookstore, where she held a successful book signing in the famous Author’s Alcove. She was interviewed for an article in The Chautauquan Daily newspaper and was a guest on WJTM-Jamestown, New York radio.
She subsequently published a speculative science fiction novel, Afterlife, and wrote a stand-alone sequel to Lab Test, creating the Animal Attraction Series. Her novella, Giraffe-d, is part of that series,
During the Covid pandemic, she wrote and published six novels. He suspense, A Cloud Over the Sun, set at the Chautauqua Institution, is a stand-alone sequel to A Kiss in the Rain, and part of the CHQ Series. She also wrote a small-town dance series, Pharaoh’s Daughters (Dancing to a Different Drummer, Dancing in the Dark, Dancing on Air). She also completed a stand-alone sequel in the Animal Attraction Series, Mouse-Trapped. She also wrote a political suspense, Trophy.
Nancy also has instructed writing for the Cuyahoga County Public Library system and the Shaker Arts Council. She has had numerous speaking engagements and book signings. In 2017, she was interviewed on a local cable television show, Cable 9’s “Mind, Body, Spirit.”
When not writing, Nancy teaches Middle Eastern dance as “Nailah.” She has incorporated dance and writing into a contemporary, small-town series, Pharaoh’s Daughters (Dancing to a Different Drummer, Dancing in the Dark, Dancing on Air). She enjoys traveling the world, and shares her life with her husband and English Pointer.
Nancy is very active on social media. She has an author page (Nancy Loyan), a dance page (Nailah) on Facebook. She is also active on Goodreads, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and Pinterest.
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Read Strategy (The Sentinel Agency Book 3) by Laurel Richards @Laurel_R_books #RLFblog #SFR #SciFi #Romance
A master strategist and a doctor with a psychic gift for healing go undercover in Laurel Richards’ new sci-fi romance, Strategy (The Sentinel Agency Book 3). Will they stop the bad guys from releasing a bioweapon that could kill everyone they love?
Laurel, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Strategy (The Sentinel Agency Book 3).
Strategy (The Sentinel Agency Book 3) by Laurel Richards
Genre Sci-Fi Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RFor years, Ryland Ward has known Dr. Casey Haven is his soulmate, but he hasn’t been able to claim her. His own cousin abandoned her and their son, leaving her with a broken heart. Ryland has waited for her to heal so he can prove he’s much more than a friend.
Casey has always been able to depend on Ryland. As a trans woman with a psychic ability to heal, she isn’t accepted by everyone. When her medical knowledge is needed for an undercover mission with Ryland, she doesn’t hesitate. She’ll do whatever it takes to stop the bad guys from deploying a biogenetic weapon that could kill everyone she loves.
With a dangerous operative plotting an attack and a black ops organization stalking the members of the Sentinel Agency, the stakes have never been higher. These star-crossed lovers will have to come together to save the universe.
Content: m/f romance, love scene, trans woman
Where to buy Strategy (The Sentinel Agency Book 3)
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y74XJVK
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Laurel Richards is a fiction author with a passion for shifters, space travelers, and other memorable characters. She has gathered inspiration from lots of different sources throughout her life and is here today to share her imagination through storytelling. Laurel writes sci-fi/fantasy, paranormal, and funny mysteries, with various degrees of romance mixed in.
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What Gale from A Witch’s Quandary by Tena Stetler has in her pockets @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Mystery #ParanormalRomance
A Broken Engagement leads to the discovery of stolen magic and malice in Tena Stetler’s new paranormal romance/mystery. Someone is being blackmailed. A member of the Witch’s Council is corrupt. Will Dillon and Gale uncover the truth in time?
Tena, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Witch’s Quandary.
A Witch’s Quandary by Tena Stetler
Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Gale’s engagement is off because she refuses to leave her thriving business in Ireland to follow Dillon to Scotland. Her family and friends are on the emerald isle. Yet, when Dillon returns with the whole story and asks for her help, she must follow her heart.
Becoming a Solicitor, then partner in the family law firm was never Dillon’s dream. Now it’s his nightmare. Called to Scotland, his father demands he take his rightful place in the firm or be disowned and disinherited. Something is terribly amiss in the firm and family.
During Gale and Dillon’s investigation, they discover the enforcer for the Demon Overlord is also delving into rumors the firm is acting illegally. Magic has been stolen, someone is being blackmailed, and a member of the Witch’s council is corrupt. If Gale and Dillon want a life together in Ireland, they have to unearth secrets threatening to destroy the firm and family in Scotland.
What’s in your character’s pockets, backpack, or purse?
What does your character always carry?
Her backpack always has a few healing crystals and herbs, small samples of lotions of her own creation. Soft skin is important and her wand. The backpack is spelled so whatever she needs it will be available to her.
In her pockets she carries protection crystals, a small bag of herbs for health, protection, and luck.
What does your character dislike carrying but has to?
Her ability to cast witchfire at any moment. The spell can be deadly, if necessary and she prefers to do no harm.
Is there an item your character carries for good luck and if so, what is it?
She wears a deep read blood crystal around her neck on a silver chain for protection and good luck.
What does your character carry related to a job or calling?
She owns an apothecary. That’s why she has crystals, herbs, etc with her most times. Never know when you will need them to save a life.
Does your character ever carry things for other people?
(like a mom with toys, etc.) Yes, her crystals and small cloth bags of healing herbs. Never know when you’ll come across a magic disaster. LOL
Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author
What does your author always carry?
A weapon and the permit to carry.
What does your author dislike carrying but has to?
Reading glasses.
What does your author carry for luck?
Crystals.
How organized is your author’s backpack / purse?
Very organized. Her backpack has many pockets and each pocket is a place for a specific item.
What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks or purses. Always a backpack, leaves her hands free for examining things and the occasional dash of magic. LOL
If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?
I’ve no idea.
What do you wish your author would not make you keep in your pockets?
Crystals, they can become heavy. But I see the need.
What do you wish your author would allow you to keep in your pockets?
Snacks!
Where to buy A Witch’s Quandary
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Witchs-Quandary-Demons-Witch-Book-ebook/dp/B095291TGN
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Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance with an over-active imagination. She wrote her first vampire romance as a tween, to the chagrin of her mother and the delight of her friends. Colorado is home; shared with her husband, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors.
Her books tell tales of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure, and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales.
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Read A Room in Blake’s Folly the new # HistoricalRomance by J Arlene Culiner @JArleneCuliner #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance
When a forgotten romance comes to light after one hundred and thirty years, it has the power to influence the inhabitants of a former silver boomtown. Do you know what your own grandparents got up to in their heyday?
J Arlene welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Room in Blake’s Folly.
A Room in Blake’s Folly by J Arlene Culiner
Genre Historical to Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Sensual
If only the walls could speak…
In one hundred and fifty years, Blake’s Folly, a silver boomtown notorious for its brothels, scarlet ladies, silver barons, speakeasies, and divorce ranches, has become a semi-ghost town. Although the old Mizpah Saloon is still in business, its upper floor is sheathed in dust. But in a room at a long corridor’s end, an adventurer, a beautiful dance girl, and a rejected wife were once caught in a love triangle, and their secret has touched three generations.
Why did you write this book?
Because I’m an historian as well as a storyteller, I wanted to chart the romance possibilities of a former silver boomtown that has become a semi-ghost town. I also liked the idea of transporting readers away from their everyday reality and carrying them to a place they don’t know. Of course, in all of my books, I also want to underline how necessary it is to stay curious about the past.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I read everything from creative non-fiction to romance and history. Reading is such a pleasure and people are writing marvelous things in all genres, so why would I restrict myself to one?
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Reasonable (yet not humorless) Flora Post from Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons.
What are you working on at the moment?
I’m about to start a memoir of a small village in France. At the moment, I have my nose stuck in archives.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Two other re-releases that have Blake’s Folly as their setting: Desert Rose and All About Charming Alice.
Where to buy A Room in Blake’s Folly
Publisher https://shop.aer.io/TheWildRosePress/p/A_Room_in_Blakes_Folly/9781509242030-11180
Amazon https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B09THMZBL7
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Writer, photographer, social critical artist, musician, and occasional actress, J Arlene Culiner, was born in New York and raised in Toronto. She has crossed much of Europe on foot, has lived in a Hungarian mud house, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave-dwelling, on a Dutch canal, and in a haunted house on the English moors. She now resides in a 400-year-old former inn in a French village of no interest and, much to local dismay, protects all creatures, especially spiders and snakes. She particularly enjoys incorporating into short stories, mysteries, narrative non-fiction, and romances, her experiences in out-of-the-way communities, and her conversations with strange characters.
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Read A Hero’s Heart by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
In Amber Daulton’s romantic suspense novella, A Hero’s Heart, Jarrett didn’t want to return home and face his mistakes. Now that he’s there, how will he keep his ex-girlfriend safe from the enemies who’s tracking him down?
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 A Hero’s Heart.
A Hero’s Heart by Amber Daulton
Genre Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13Lies. Betrayal. A blown undercover mission.
After ten years away, DEA agent Jarrett Brandt heads home to pay his respects to his deceased brother and hide out from the cartel kingpin who wants him dead. The last thing he needs is Marissa, his high school sweetheart, tempting him with her sassy smile and showing him the life he gave up. Add on his judgmental parents, and he’s ready to hit the road.
Widowed mom Marissa Reinn never had much luck with the Brandt boys. First Jarrett broke her heart, then she lost his brother—her husband—to a bullet. Vowing to uncover Jarrett’s secrets, she succumbs to the passion still burning between them instead.
When a team of assassins find him, Jarrett and Marissa will have to work together to survive and protect her son. How will they seize their second chance at love with their lives on the line?
Where to buy A Hero’s Heart
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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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Read Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues the new #SportsRomance by Linda O’Connor @LindaOConnor98 #RLFblog #RomanticComedy
Following the clues and falling in love…A box found during a renovation contains more than just run-of-the-mill hockey memorabilia. Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues by Linda O’Connor is a fun hockey caper romance.
Linda, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues.
Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues by Linda O’Connor
Genre Sports Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
When she was younger, Dr. Abigail Clark dreamed of playing professional hockey, but the world wasn’t ready for a female player. That stung. She skated as far away from hockey as possible – until she lands a job in the emergency department of a hockey-crazy town and buys the house of the late beloved Zamboni driver. A tin box is discovered during the renovation of her new home, and Abigail brushes it off as a time capsule left by the previous owner – that is until someone tries to steal it. Turns out, the odd collection is more than just sentimental hockey memorabilia.
Abigail inadvertently embroils Del Braebury, captain of the local pro hockey team, into helping her sort it out. Her history with hockey players is rocky at best, but he comes in handy when she needs to access parts of the rink that are off limits. Del is happy to be tangled up in the clues of the hidden hockey loot. In the process of solving the mystery, he hopes to win Abigail’s heart!
Why did you write this book?
I love doing escape rooms with the challenge of clues to decipher and puzzles to solve. I thought I’d weave that type of white collar crime mystery into a romance. Add in a smart, sassy doctor and a swoon-worthy professional hockey player, and the stage is set for a fun, clever hockey caper. This is the first of a new series and the stories will all be stand-alone, kisses-only romantic comedies with all the feel of a sexy romance – sweet with heat!
What is your favorite genre to read?
I love reading romance, of course, with the happy-ever-endings. I also enjoy cozy mysteries.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
My favorite character is Andy Carpenter from David Rosenfelt’s Andy Carpenter series. He’s a clever, resourceful independently wealthy lawyer who reluctantly and hilariously takes on jobs.
What are you working on at the moment?
I’m working on the second and third story of the Laugh-out-Loud Hockey Caper Romance series. Lately I’ve discovered how to make my own covers and have spent more time that I care to admit having fun on Canva.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
I’m in the process of editing Love and the Hockey Heist, the second romcom in the Laugh-out-Loud Hockey Caper Romance series and have started writing the third book – which doesn’t have a title yet.
Where to buy Love and the Hidden Hockey Clues
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YJXZS7H/
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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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