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Know the Heroine from Ryan’s Temptation by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
In Amber Daulton’s new romantic suspense, Ryan’s Temptation, Chanel and her sexy new neighbor witness a murder and flee the city. How will they stay alive with the killer tracking their every move?
Amber, 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 Ryan’s Temptation.
Ryan’s Temptation by Amber Daulton
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Wrong place, wrong time. Now she’s running for her life.
Beautician Chanel Leroc can wield a pair of scissors like nobody’s business. After she witnesses a murder and lands on a serial killer’s hit list, she has to figure out how to protect herself—and fast. The killer tracks her down, but her sexy new neighbor, Dr. Ryan Naylor, drives the brute off.
The police dump the pair in a witness protection program, which doesn’t last long. Either the killer has a connection to the police, or he’s far more intelligent than they realize. All Chanel wants to do is get back to her safe life and get to know her neighbor better. Instead, she and Ryan hit the road and try to survive on their own.
How will they stay alive and keep their blooming romance intact with the killer hot on their trail?
Know the Heroine from Ryan’s Temptation
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
Chanel will call up her best friend, Shea, to chat or will finagle all her girlfriends out to dinner and dancing. She hates to stay idle.
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
Chocolate. Duh! There’s nothing better than nugget, nuts, wafers, and chocolate all mixed together in a delicious candy bar.
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
Chanel is a fashionista. Give her a silky blouse, pencil skirt or tailored slacks, and sparkly high heels, and she’s good to go. Don’t ask her to choose between heels and cute little ankle boots. She won’t do it.
Does she know how to fix things?
She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty and will try to fix whatever is broken, but she’ll likely call for help if she breaks too many nails. Then she’ll make an emergency appointment for a mani and pedi.
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
Late one night, she’s walking home from dinner and hears a woman cry out behind a restaurant. She goes to investigate and sees the most horrific sight—a murder. The killer then goes after her. Though she manages to escape, she has to flee the city to stay one step ahead of the madman who wants her dead.
Pick up her book to know more.
How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
She’s not great with kids, but she adores babies because they’re easier to handle and don’t talk back.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Grumpy until she’s swallowed lots of caffeine.
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
Coffee with milk and sugar. Cappuccinos are her favorite! She likes green tea too.
Android or iPhone?
iPhone, but she doesn’t use it throughout her story. Unfortunately, the police confiscated it when they put her in protective custody.
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Pierced, of course. How else could she wear all her sparkly, dangling earrings?
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
While she’s not against tattoos, she doesn’t have any. Her friend Mia has a butterfly on her shoulder, and her other friend Belle has a broken heart on her hip, and she thinks those tats are super cute.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
She prefers to take her car, but taxis and Ubers work too.
Recycle or toss?
She’s all about recycling.
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!
Where to buy Ryan’s Temptation
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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.Website https://amberdaulton.com/
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Tarah Peters works the nightshift as a concierge at a high-end luxury condo building. New resident, Sebastian Merrick, has caught her attention and she’s beyond curious. When he offers to show her the power of submission, she’s drawn into his web. But what will happen when their arrangement ends?Gabbi, 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 Innocent Eyes.
Innocent Eyes by Gabbi Black
Genre dark erotic BDSM romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): NC17
Hardworking university student Tarah Peters has observed tycoon Sebastian Merrick from her security guard post for weeks. Under his gaze, she experiences desire for the first time in her life, and his unexpected proposition both daunts and intrigues her.
Sebastian doesn’t proposition women, but feels compelled to offer Tarah a place to live and money for her schooling while he introduces her to his darkly erotic world. Her naïveté calls to him, but he must maintain an emotional distance while showing her the meaning of submission.
Tarah yearns for Sebastian to admit he wants more than just a Dominant/submissive relationship, that their enthrallment is mutual. Can she convince him this might be more than just an affair?
Know the Heroine from Innocent Eyes
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
Tarah studies. She’s going to be an elementary school teacher and she’s struggling to finish her psychology, French grammar, and English literature classes.
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
Anything but noodles – she’s survived on them for years. Maybe a decadent dessert?
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
When she’s not in uniform, she’s all about the casual – jeans and cotton blouses.
Does she know how to fix things?
Truthfully, to her shame, she doesn’t. Her dad fixed things when she was growing up, and she’s lived in crappy apartments ever since. When she’s needed something fixed, the landlord will – reluctantly – do it.
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.One night she tried to get Sebastian to talk about his past. She’d discovered various clues as to his history, but she never could have imagined the trauma. In the end, after opening up his soul, he sends her away.
How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
She dives right in. In fact, at the company Christmas Party, she specifically grabs a seat next to a child and when one puts chocolate handprints on her dress, she merely laughs.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Cranky. She’s chronically under-slept and so struggles in the morning.
Can she use chopsticks?
She’s incompetent with chopsticks. Although she knows the Chinese food delivery guy, she can’t afford to buy it for herself.
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
She mainlines coffee because of her weird hours. Then she crashes and sleeps as much as she can – but with school, work, and volunteering at a daycare, that doesn’t leave much time for shut eye.
What apps would she have on her phone?
Truthfully, Tarah doesn’t have a smart phone. Her phone can make calls and sends texts. She can’t afford anything else.
Android or iPhone?
Android.
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Unpierced – which Sebastian notices.
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
Unadorned. She sees herself as a plain girl – tattoos might draw attention and wouldn’t really be appropriate for school teachers.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Public transport all the way. She gets around Vancouver with complete ease – hopping buses or the SkyTrain whenever she needs to.
Recycle or toss?
Obsessive recycler. She’s all about saving the planet for future generations.
This story is told entirely through Tarah’s point of view, so Sebastian remains a bit of a mystery. I hope readers will pick up the book to discover the enigmatic hero who doesn’t call himself that.
Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!
Thank you, Kayelle, for allowing me to visit your blog and to connect with your readers!
Where to buy Innocent Eyes
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/InnocentEyes
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Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62894094-innocent-eyesGabbi Grey Social Media
Even though Gabbi Black is a firm believer in happy endings, she makes her characters work for it in every romance she writes, no matter what the genre. From contemporary to BDSM, they are penned early in the morning in her home in beautiful British Columbia while her trusty ChinPoo dog keeps her company. She also writes gay romances as Gabbi Grey.
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A nursery school teacher is determined to help her former crush, a grumpy fireman, rediscover his holiday joy in Nan Reinhardt’s new small town romance, The Fireman’s Christmas Wish, book 3 in the Lange Brothers trilogy.Nan, 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 Fireman’s Christmas Wish.
The Fireman’s Christmas Wish by Nan Reinhardt
Genre Contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
Her heart is wide open, but he’s nailed his shut.
Preschool teacher Harley Cole has always viewed life through rose-colored glasses. With a career she loves, friends she enjoys, and a home that is her haven, there’s only one thing missing—finding her soul mate. As the holidays approach, Harley is inspired to help her former high school crush rediscover his holiday joy. It’s just a good deed…until the feelings she thought were gone come rushing back.
Fire Chief Becker Lange returns home to River’s Edge with a heavy heart. His divorce has emotionally ravaged him, leaving him more confused than ever about what women want. So to protect himself from another failure, he closes his heart. And then Harley Cole makes him a flirty dare that she can help him overcome the holiday blues. Beck’s not sure he wants to, but Harley’s a hard woman to tell no.
Can the magic of Christmas and a sweet stray kitten bring these two lonely souls together?
Tell us about yourself as a person.
What is your personality type?
I’m pretty laid back and easy, but I’ll fight for those I love. I’m whatever is between an extrovert and introvert—I can step up if I need to, but I’m happier in the background.
What is your favorite subject to talk about?
Besides my darling Grandboy? France or writing—either one. I loved, loved Paris when I went there several years ago and would go back in a heartbeat. And getting together with other writers to talk craft is one of my very favorite things to do.
What is your favorite book?
Whatever one I’m currently reading—I have way too many favorites to pick just one.
What is your favorite meal?
Warm French bread and a charcuterie board that contains meats, cheeses, fruit, and fresh veggies. Maybe chocolate. Oh and wine… ;-)
Tell us about yourself as a writer.
What are your favorite books for writing advice?
Stephen King’s On Writing is excellent, and Lani Diane Rich’s How Story Works is absolutely fabulous!
What are your favorite reference books?
I love Angela Ackerman’s One Stop for Writers website and all her books—she’s an amazing resource. I’m also a freelance copy editor, so I’m devoted to the Chicago Manual of Style for all things grammar, spelling, and style related.
What’s your best advice for a new writer?
Read, read, read and then read some more in the genre you’ve chosen to write in. Know what the expectations are for contemporary romance or Regency or whatever you’ve chosen. And then write every day, even if all you get in are 100 words, write every day. Don’t be afraid of criticism. It’s how you grow as a writer.
What are your writing goals for the next year or so?
To write the last book in the Weaver Sisters trilogy for Tule Publishing and then to start the new series that I’m contracted for with Tule. I want to grow the town of River’s Edge—my little fictional town on the Ohio River and to keep working on editing gigs because they are my bread and butter.
Where to buy The Fireman’s Christmas Wish
Publisher https://tulepublishing.com/books/the-firemans-christmas-wish/#order
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YFH87XD
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-firemans-christmas-wish-nan-reinhardt/1141372530
iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-firemans-christmas-wish/id1620215901
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-fireman-s-christmas-wishNan Reinhardt Social Media
Nan Reinhardt is a USA Today bestselling author of sweet, small-town romantic fiction for Tule Publishing. Her day job is working as a freelance copyeditor and proofreader, however, writing is Nan’s first and most enduring passion. She can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t writing—she wrote her first romance novel at the age of ten and is still writing, but now from the viewpoint of a wiser, slightly rumpled, woman in her prime. Nan lives in the Midwest with her husband of 49 years, where they split their time between a house in the city and a cottage on a lake.
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A one-night stand leads to an unplanned pregnancy in Amber Daulton’s sexy new romance, Arresting Benjamin. Belle only wants to play her music, but her unborn baby’s father offers her something more.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 Arresting Benjamin.
Arresting Benjamin by Amber Daulton
Genre Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
A one-night stand, a surprise baby, and a mysterious stalker.
Mechanic Benjamin Starwell can’t stop thinking about Belle Hamlin, the ballsy musician he slept with and skipped out on months earlier. He never meant to get her pregnant, but he’ll do whatever it takes to win back her trust and be a part of his child’s life. His desire for Belle drives him to be a better man, but he’s worn thin with a garage to run and his estranged sister dumping her troubles on him.
Belle’s juggling impending motherhood, her indie rock career, and a stalker who’s determined to see her fail. Even though she’s desperate to get her priorities straight, she pushes aside her past hurt and welcomes Benji back into her bed. She never expects him to slip into her heart.
When the danger escalates, they face the greatest challenge of all—protecting their unborn child.
Why did you write this book?
I introduced Benji and Belle back in book 1, Arresting Mason, since they were good friends with that book’s hero and heroine, and I was eager to give them a story of their own. At first, I wasn’t sure if I should pair them together, but that soon became clear as I got to know them better.
They finally meet for the first time off page a few months before their book officially begins. That encounter results in a smokin’ hot one-night stand and changes their lives forever.
I typically write on a schedule with several books planned out for the next couple of years, so I was super excited when it finally came time to write Arresting Benjamin. I’ve wanted to write a romance starring a female musician for a while, and Belle took care of that craving.
What is your favorite genre to read?
As a romance author, I’m going with the cliché answer: romance. I don’t care if it’s hot, clean, sci/fi, thriller, comedy, or contemporary, I love reading about two (or more!) people falling in love and dealing with the trouble that pops up along the way
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Must I choose? There are so many good ones out there.
Lately, I’ve been re-watching the 1980s TV version of Sherlock Holmes, starring Jeremy Brett. Not only is Holmes a great literary and cultural figure, I think Brett was the perfect casting choice to play Holmes. He brings such life, pizzazz, and intelligence to the character beyond the already established literary base.
What are you working on at the moment?
Currently, I’m writing the first book in a new five-book paranormal/shifter romance series. I can’t say too much about it, but it meshes a few niche tropes that I hope readers will love.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Trevor’s Redemption, book 3.5 in the Arresting Onyx series, will be released exclusively in the Dangerous Entanglements box set on December 6, 2022. Stay tuned. I’ll be sure to share it on RLF.
Where to buy Arresting Benjamin
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/arrestingbenjamin/
Amazon https://amzn.to/3usC6SN
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w?ean=2940186751144
iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id6443054336
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/arresting-benjamin
Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=JHJ5EAAAQBAJAmber Daulton Social Media
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.Website https://amberdaulton.com/
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