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What’s ahead on Romance Lives Forever in 2023? 29 interviews for new books and your backlist #RLFblog #Books #Authors
In 2023 the Romance Lives Forever blog will offer 29 different interviews. Download one that fits you or your characters. Think of ways you can leverage your book and get more than one interview out of the story. For example, sign up for a Book Release one month, then the next, interview your character about What’s For Dinner, come back the following month with Stressing the Hero/ine, and send me a Cover Love to use for fill ins when an author can’t make it. You can schedule monthly, and don’t have to use new books. It’s perfectly fine to use your backlist.Here’s where to download the interviews. https://www.rlfblog.com/author-interviews/
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Twitter generates about 85% of the traffic to the RLF website, mostly because it is fed from Triberr — which did a great job. Because of my followers, the tribemates I associate with and their followers, RLF has a reach of over three million. The program works because it brings new readers, and reminds current ones of new material. It provides an average of 45 – 50 mentions on Twitter every day, and since each post has the guest author’s Twitter handle in the title, that means the guest gets mentioned too. If you aren’t using Twitter, you’re not getting the full power of this blog’s reach. Please consider signing up, and while you’re there, I’d love it if you’d follow me. https://twitter.com/kayelleallen
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Read The Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #RomanceAnthologies #RegencyRomance
Will they fight the obvious, that their ideal person is in front of them, or will they walk away from their heart’s desire?
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 The Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter.
A Duke in Winter by Ruth A Casie
Genre Regency RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings):
Lady Nanette de Chappell, the Comtesse de Moyne and Lord Morgan Fitzhugh, the reluctant 5th Duke of Preswick grew up near each other in Sommer by the Sea. Nanette at her grandparent’s Dunamara Castle and Fitzhugh at Preswick Hall.
Fitzhugh is at Preswick Hall with his three closest friends. Each of them suffer from a form of feminine defeat. Fitzhugh has decided never to marry and pass the title to his younger brother. After a night of drinking and discussion, they all swear off the company of women for three years determined to study chivalrous love.
That snowy morning, Nanette and her three ladies arrive at Fitzhugh’s doorstep in broken carriage. After years apart, she is on her way to retrieve an item from the shuttered Castles for her ill grand mere. Avoiding a dinner party to meet yet another suitor she will find lacking, she seeks the solitude of Dunamara to determine if her ideal is realistic or a dream no man can fulfill.
Fitzhugh takes her to Dunamara. The weather changes and they are stranded at the castle by a snowstorm. Fighting through an avalanche and tunnel cave in, they must depend on each other to escape.
In the process of completing their quests, they both find something else. Will they fight the obvious, that their ideal person is in front of them, or will they walk away from their heart’s desire?
Where to buy The Duke’s Lost Love part of A Duke in Winter
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Duke-Winter-Historical-Romance-Collection-ebook/dp/B09X8JFNBS
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Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!
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Get the inside scoop on the dark hero from A Devilish Saturnalia by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance
Lionel and his lover are spending Midwinter in Scotland, and what should be a few quiet days with their found family for the Devil and his necromancer turns into a wild goose chase (literally) and a murder mystery (not literally) in A Devilish Saturnalia, a fluffy novella set right after the events in The Devil’s Saturnalia.
Alexa, 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 Devilish Saturnalia.
A Devilish Saturnalia by Alexa Piper
Genre MM urban fantasy romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RLionel and Lucifer are spending the holidays in Scotland. They are set to enjoy a quiet Midwinter, and Lionel is looking forward to spending this time with his found family, although having a family is still new for him.
Lucifer’s goals for this holiday season are simple: convince his necromancer to willingly stay in bed with Lucifer, but of course, that is just a fantasy. Lucifer knows it’s not what his necromancer needs, and the cruel side of love is that even the Devil has to put his lover first.
Snowed in, will these two and those who love them find something to do to pass the longest night of the year? In this sweet and cozy read, you will find out.
This books is not a standalone. The events in A Devilish Saturnalia take place right after The Devil’s Saturnalia.
Warning: This m/m romance contains sexual content only suitable for mature audiences.
Insider Information about Lucifer
Welcome! We’d like to know more about you. Please add info you’re comfortable sharing.
Nickname: The most handsome of them all, Best Boyfriend Ever, The Devil with the best hair.
Age: Compared to Tiamat, I’m a spring chicken.
Gender: I like all genders equally.
Birthplace: Puny human minds do not understand the geography of the otherrealms.
Profession: Necromancer Minder, Ph.D.
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
Sexy, but monogamous. And like we all know, monogamy makes you hotter, which explains why my boyfriend is so obsessed with me.
What are your pronouns?
I’ll take all of them, please, extra rainbow sprinkles.
How well does your name fit your personality?
You see, I’ve been going by Lucy ever since I first read the literary gem that is Dracula. Lucy Westenra was so far ahead of her time! She had the opportunity to embark upon a reverse harem journey never before seen in literature, but she gave it all up in order to maintain her beauty and discerning charm for all the rest of time, along with some badass butt-kicking abilities.
I am the Devil. I have the best hair, and my magic is perfect. Before I fully bloomed–before I became monogamous, that is–I dabbled in pleasing multiple people at the same time. I certainly have the looks. You should see how my Nelly stares at me when I bring out my wings!
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Oh, no. That’s a silly notion. I mean, sure, it happened to me, but that was an exception. Most people have to buy their lover flowers and take them on dates to amausement parks and all of that, but Nelly and I never needed anything as base. We were made for one another.
But no. Love at first sight is an illusion.
Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?
I enjoy dressing for the occasion. It doesn’t really matter what I wear or if I wear any clothes at all. I’ll always look good.
If a place where you shop installed benches in various sections, where would you sit?
I do not really do any shopping. I have Trony for that. But for the new year, I want to convince Nelly to come shopping with me. In that event, I want a bench right in front of the changing room for the anticipation. He’ll probably be too shy to come out when he’s trying on panties for me, but what is magic for if not to make a changing room curtain see-through?
Mhh. They already do have benches inside the changing rooms, don’t they? I’ll probably move there after I watched my necromancer squirm for a little bit. To help him out of the panties.
Favorites:
Smell: Nelly
Color: Golden
Taste: Nelly
Sound: Nelly makes this sound after he’s been tied up for a long while. It’s a bit hoarse, but also sweet. And then, once I allow him his release, he makes those soft little huffs–ah. No one but me will ever hear those sounds.
Texture: If I tell you, you’ll have to censor it. Rhymes with Nelly’s sock.Can you:
Swim? Of course I can swim. I can’t drown, so the skill is a bit superfluous, but it’s fun.
Use chopsticks? Do you take me for a Philistine? Of course I know to use chopsticks.
Roller skate? This sounds undignified, but I can probably make it look good.
Ski? I can, but I prefer having champaign in the hot tub to going up and down some mountain.
Fly a plane? That’s a waste of time. I have wings.
Ride a horse? Yes. I’ve even read up on how to tame wild horses.
What is your favorite book?
Other than the obvious, there’s that one with the virgin who works in a diner. The virgin always takes the night shift, and then he meets this darkly handsome assassin who initiates the virgin into the art of carnal pleasure. That reminded me so much of my Nelly, who had only been deflowered in the most technical sense when I met him. Mhh. White lace means innocence, doesn’t it? I’m very much looking forward to taking him shopping.
Who is the one person who can convince you to do something you know you shouldn’t?
Convince me? If we are talking about convincing, Trony or the dragon mother. If this is about actually getting me to do things… that’s unfortunately Nelly. For instance, I know I shouldn’t let Marc Deacon breathe another breath, but here I am being a good Devil and not shoving Marc Deacon into a bottomless hole, because I am sure Nelly would ask me about it. Interrogate me, even. And I can only distract my necromancer so much when he gets into one of his stubborn moods, you know.
Where to buy A Devilish Saturnalia
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Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1184296Alexa Piper Social Media
Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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Know the Hero from Christmas Knight by Britt Jones @BrittJonesAuthr #RLFblog #HolidayRomance
When he stops a mugging will a reclusive billionaire be forced back into the limelight to protect an innocent woman from his past?Britt, 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 Christmas Knight.
Christmas Knight by Britt Jones
Genre Instalove Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RMarcy
I’m alone in a new city, left behind by a sister I barely know for the first holiday without my parents. Suffice it to say, there isn’t any jingle in my bells this Christmas.
That is, until a knight in a shining Santa suit rescues me from a mugging. Turns out he’s my neighbor. My sexy neighbor. And despite the way we met, his kindness and rock-hard abs might just be what I need to light my Christmas tree.
Quinn
I’ve been keeping a low profile, staying out of the news, giving up the hope of more to maintain a little peace in my life.
All that flies out the window the moment I rescue my neighbor from a mugging. The immediate need to protect her kicks in—it’s in my DNA—but something is different about Marcy.
Know the Hero from Christmas Knight
Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.
It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?
He will usually meditate or do Jiu Jitsu on the rooftop to relax. Trained in martial arts he finds the practice relaxing. But his secret pleasure is binge watching action movies. He can almost recite all the Die Hard movies.
What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?
He’s vegetarian and loves crispy fried vegetarian dumplings.
Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.
Loose pants, sweats or soft cargo style and T-shirts.
Does he know how to fix things?
Yes. He’s pretty handy around the building he owns and worked on the crew that did the remodeling. Although he’s got money he wants to be an everyman’.
He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
He tried to help someone with emotional issues and it backfired on him, drawing attention to him he and ruining his career.
How does he act around children he doesn’t know?
Although trained as a fighter, he is truly a gentle soul and would get down to a child’s level to be less intimidating.
What is he like first thing in the morning?
Calm. He likes to start his days with meditation.
Can he use chopsticks?
A pro.
Does he drink coffee?
No, he prefers tea but keeps coffee for friends.
What apps would he have on his phone?
He treats his phone as a tool. He would have stock market and investment sites, travel and directions. He isn’t a game player.
Android or iPhone?
I-phone
Beard or clean-shaven?
Short scruff beard partly to disguise his well know face.
Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?
Unadorned.
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Has personal vehicles, but tries to use public when he can.
Recycle or toss?
Recycle.
Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!
Where to buy Christmas Knight
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPCKBQGQ
Bernadette Jones Social Media
Romantic Suspense Writer, Never Give Up-er, First Wives Club-er, Lifelong Dream Achiever & Mom.
Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, Washington, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts, and now New York.
Books and music filled her life as she, her dad and two brothers traveled the country. She would sit in the back seat of the car—her older brother always got to ride shotgun—listening to the current music on the radio, looking out the window and spinning a story based on a phrase she’d heard in the lyrics. Traveling the country, the music changed from state to state, as did the stories. To this day, she enjoys a wide variety of music and book genres.
After a career in corporate writing, she’s decided to settle down and put pen to paper doing what she loves. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s bringing her stories and characters to life.
If you’re interested in learning more and being the first to hear about new releases, visit her website at BernadetteJones.com
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Once Upon a Blizzard by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #NewRelease #SecondChanceRomance #HolidayRomance
A mistletoe kiss rekindles an old spark in Lisabet Sarai’s second chance holiday romance Once upon a Blizzard. Suzanne finds some things do indeed get better with age, but when her high school crush Gino rescues her from a blizzard, she discovers that she’s not the only love in his lifeLisabet, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Once upon a Blizzard.
Once Upon a Blizzard by Lisabet Sarai
Genre MMF second chance holiday romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R/NCNo electricity. No water. Plenty of heat.
Suzanne and Gino have a history going back to high school, but for more than a decade the workaholic CEO has been thousands of miles from her New England home town.
A mistletoe kiss at a Christmas party rekindles the old spark and Suzanne finds some things do indeed get better with age. When Gino rescues her from a blizzard, though, she discovers that she’s not the only love in his life. Gino shares his bed and his colonial-era farm house with taciturn painter Harris Steele.
Snowed in with two lusty men who truly seem to care, she wonders why she’s so determined to return to her lonely West Coast life. Is there really a chance for a holiday happy ending?Note: this book was previously published by Totally Entwined with the title Almost Home. It has been revised and re-edited for this edition.
Why did you write this book?
For the past two decades I’ve resided in the tropics of Southeast Asia, but before we moved here, my husband and I lived in a rural town in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. The region offers fantastic natural beauty, wonderful local food, and a culture of easy-going individualism that suited us well. However, it also requires a certain level of fortitude from its inhabitants. One spends a significant amount of time and effort dealing with the environment: battling undergrowth, pulling weeds, raking leaves, shoveling snow, cleaning gutters, installing or removing storm windows and snow tires, checking the anti-freeze in the radiator and the oil in the furnace tank, storing summer clothing while exhuming winter garb and vice versa, catching and evicting mice and squirrels, and so on. Folks in the Pioneer Valley have to be tough.
New England winters are not as cold as some parts of the U.S., like Wisconsin or Minnesota, but they’re far less predictable. I can remember sixty degree weather on Christmas Eve in some years, temperatures below zero in others. Ice storms are a real menace; one year an ice-laded bough snapped off one of our trees and thoroughly crushed the roof of my car. Then there was the morning I skidded on a snowy road on my way to work and rammed into a tree, crumpling the front end like tin foil. Scary indeed.
No, New England was not for the faint of heart. After the easy life here in Asia, I can’t imagine ever going back.
Nevertheless, I have incredibly vivid memories of New England’s unique charms and I do find myself becoming nostalgic. One of the joys of being a writer that I can channel this nostalgia into my stories.
Once Upon a Blizzard draws heavily from my own experience. The farm house occupied by Gino and Harris is based on the home of our close neighbor (although they didn’t have a hot tub in their back yard). The crispness of the winter air, the clarity of the winter sky, the distant clank of the snow plows when they finally arrive – I’ve been there.
The strangely freeing experience of being snowed in, without electricity, heat or running water is something I remember well. It’s almost like a holiday. Time is suspended. You’re forced to let go. You’ll get dug out, eventually. You’re not that worried, because of course you’re prepared with wood for the fireplace, propane for the stove, candles and flash lights. That’s just how New Englanders are.
My heroine in Once Upon a Blizzard grew up in the Pioneer Valley, but she has been working in Silicon Valley for a decade. In writing this story I was rediscovering, with her, the special magic of New England.
What is your favorite genre to read?
When I read for pleasure, I like variety. So I’m partial to many genres: science fiction, historical fiction, paranormal/urban fantasy, mysteries and of course romance and erotica.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
I’m sure my answer to this question would vary from one day to the next. Some likely candidates include Sherlock Holmes and Jane Eyre.
What are you working on at the moment?
I am within one chapter of finishing The Master’s Mark, the third volume in my erotic steampunk trilogy The Toymaker’s Guild. I’ve been working on this book since the beginning of 2022. I very much hope to finish it before the New Year’s ball drops in Time Square!
What books will we see from you in coming months?
My plan is to release The Master’s Mark on January 31, 2023, which is my birthday – actually a very significant one. After that, I have plans for a third volume in my Elemental Passions series, which includes Hot Spell and Rough Weather. I also will be revisiting the Las Vegas setting of my Vegas Babes series, bringing together two characters from two different story worlds — by reader request!
In addition, I’ll be reclaiming the rights and republishing a number of my romance works in 2023. RLF readers will probably be most excited by the reboot of my paranormal erotic romance The Eyes of Bast, a rather unusual shifter story.
Where to buy Once upon a Blizzard
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPMPZ7NG
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Kinky Literature https://kinkyliterature.com/book/906-once-upon-a-blizzard-a-bisexual-holiday-romance/Lisabet Sarai Social Media
Lisabet Sarai became addicted to words at an early age. She began reading when she was four. She wrote her first story at five years old and her first poem at seven. Since then, she has penned plays, tutorials, scholarly articles, marketing brochures, software specifications, self-help books, press releases, a five-hundred page dissertation, and lots of erotica and erotic romance – over one hundred titles, and counting, in nearly every sub-genre—paranormal, scifi, ménage, BDSM, GLBT, and more. Regardless of the genre, every one of her stories illustrates her motto: Imagination is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
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