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Know the Heroine from Secret Desires the new #ContemporaryRomance by JL Regen @writerjr1044 #RLFblog
In JL Regen’s contemporary romance, Secret Desires, Margo never thought a meeting with the family lawyer would lead to the love of her life.Joan, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Secret Desires.
Secret Desires by JL Regen
Genre Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Nothing in Margo Simmons’s life comes easy. She can’t claim the inheritance on a condo apartment her uncle has left to her until she is gainfully employed in a job for a year. She meets the man of her dreams but anguishes over a loving relationship because he is still emotionally tied to his deceased wife. With great difficulty, she becomes the guardian to a recently orphaned child she had been tutoring. Margo evolves from an insecure, newbie elementary teacher into a woman determined to fulfill the secret desires locked in her heart. My story speaks to anyone who has suffered a loss and had to start over.
Know the Heroine from Secret Desires
It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?
She wants to be a teacher.
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
Carrots
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
Jeans at home
Does she know how to fix things?
Yes
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
Her relationship with Edward. She had to slow things down.
How does she act around children she doesn’t know?
She is good with all kids.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Ready to go.
Can she use chopsticks?
Absolutely.
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
She drinks latte with skim milk.
What apps would she have on her phone?
For ballet and teaching.
Android or iPhone?
iPhone
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Earrings
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
Unadorned skin
Personal vehicle or public transport?
PT
Recycle or toss?
She lives in a NYC apartment but does follow recycle rules.
Where to buy Secret Desires
Publisher: JL Regen Enterprises LLC
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Desires-J-L-Regen-ebook/dp/B06XKH8F7F/
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Get the inside scoop on Claire Johnson from Ripening Passion by Adriana Kraft @AdrianaKraft #RLFblog #Romance #LGBTQ
Claire Johnson, heroine of Ripening Passion by Adriana Kraft, is an enigma to her co-workers. Can anyone crack her icy exterior?
Adriana, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Ripening Passion.
Ripening Passion by Adriana Kraft
Genre: Erotic Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RCan Max melt the Ice Queen? Should he even try?
Claire Johnson’s dedication to sex—the cornerstone of her career—led her to help found the Center for Sexuality and Sex Practices. Now in her fifties, she knows the Center must keep pace with the rapidly growing Baby Boomer market, so she agrees to go back on camera for a series on sex and aging. But work with her nemesis?
Former English Professor Max Wilson has championed the cause of the Center ever since his now deceased wife sought the Center’s help to rekindle the nearly extinguished sexual flames of their relationship. He loves working on camera and welcomes the challenge to perform with the svelte but icy temptress.
Sparks fly immediately on and off camera. The jury is out on whether either Max or Claire can transform those sparks into a fire of sexual desire for their viewers—let alone for each other.
Insider Information about Claire Johnson
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Name: Claire Johnson
Nickname: The one I sometimes hear whispered? The Ice Queen.
Age: 59
Gender: Female
Birthplace: Manhattan
Profession: Sex Educator? Marketing Expert? I co-direct a center whose goal is to help others of all ages, from all walks of life, safely discover and enjoy the many gifts of sexual pleasure in their lives. It was my first job after college, and I do whatever’s required to advance our purpose.Please provide a physical description of yourself.
Thank you for asking – call me vain if you like, but I’m really proud of the fact that I can still turn heads at age 59. I’m a tall trim blonde, and yes, I do touch up my hair color a tad. I used to keep a severe short hairstyle, but I’ve let it grow out a bit. By now I can rely on my presence and my stature to intimidate when I need to. Did I mention trim? I work out and I watch what I eat.
What are your pronouns?
She/Her. That’s never wavered; I’m pleased there are more options now than when I was young, though.
What is your middle name?
I don’t have one.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
No. At least, it’s never happened to me. I’ve only ever had one love, and she left our Center eight years ago and cut off all contact. She died of cancer four years later, and I barely learned in time to get to her funeral. Our open relationship was complex but profound and deep, but I’d never say I fell in love with her at first sight. She was the one who pursued me.
What is your MBTI type?
Wow. It’s been a long time since I took that test, for some team building we were doing at the Center several years back. I remember getting pissed off at some of the questions – nothing in life is dichotomous, either/or, and I hated having to choose when neither was quite right. But I really can’t argue with the type that surfaced: ESTJ. I’m definitely an extrovert, which places me well to schmooze with potential donors and drum up funds for the Center. I’m extremely organized and analytical, quick to assess when something might be useful for Center goals and take advantage of it. No one would ever accuse me of being touchy-feely. It’s not that I don’t have emotions, but I learned long ago how to keep them under wraps so they wouldn’t interfere with my goals. And yes, quick to judge and make decisions…even if they’re wrong sometimes.
Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?
You truly want to know this? I’m most comfortable being fully nude, and I love the privacy of my Manhattan condo. Even so, I’ll often wear a silky coverup or lounge dress, especially during the winter. When I go out? Classic and stylish, however formal or casual. I can still rock a little black dress and love to circulate among our donors at fund raisers.
What color best describes you?
I’ve never thought about that. I wear a lot of blue, both pale and jewel toned. I think it sets off my blue eyes and blonde hair nicely, so yes, blue, but never a sad blue. Plus I suppose blue would go with Ice Queen. I might have left the impression I don’t like that nickname, but secretly, it’s something I’ve cultivated. Or perhaps not so secretly, by now.
Who is the one person who can convince you to do something you know you shouldn’t?
I used to think there wasn’t anyone. But ever since Melissa Hopkins (now Hopkins-Gage) joined our center, she qualifies. She’s a full three decades younger than I am, but what an effervescent bundle of energy! Very creative, and just as dedicated to our purpose as myself. I have to add that everything she talked me into turned out to be exactly what I needed, but every single time I was convinced otherwise. For example, she’s the one who convinced me to go back on camera for our videos on sex and aging. That changed my life—but I’m not allowed to give you spoilers!
If you could choose a theme song to play when you entered a scene, which one of the following would fit best:
LOL Been there, done that – in book one of this series, Smoldering Passion. The perfect song for me? I’m a child of the sixties: Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.” Readers who missed book one might want to go back and catch that sexy scene. It’s another example of something Melissa persuaded me to do…
Where to buy Ripening Passion
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/u/4D82BP
Adriana Kraft Social Media
Adriana Kraft is the pen name for a married pair of retired professors writing erotic romance and erotic romantic suspense together. We like to think we’ve broken the mold for staid, fusty academics, and we hope lots of former profs are enjoying life as much as we are.
Having lived in many states across the Midwest, we now make our home in southern Arizona, where we enjoy hiking, golf, and travel, especially to the many Arizona Native American historical sites.
Together we have published more than fifty romance novels and novellas to outstanding reviews. Whether readers open our romantic suspense or our erotic romance, they can expect characters they care about, hot sex scenes, and a compelling story.
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Read a Quirky Character Interview with Arturo from Sofia’s Silver Bullet by Kate Hill @katehillromance #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance
In Kate Hill’s paranormal romance Sofia’s Silver Bullet, an ex hit man and a former soldier team up for a road trip through hell on earth.Kate, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Sofia’s Silver Bullet.
Sofia’s Silver Bullet by Kate Hill
Genre Paranormal Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RArturo As a mortal, I was a hit man. I’m not proud of it. Since becoming a vampire, I’ve done my best to turn my life around, but violence is in my nature. When demons take over the world, I jump into the rebellion against them. Then I cross paths with a sexy young vampire with more attitude than an alpha werewolf. Like me, she’s no stranger to betrayal, but that won’t stop me from winning her heart.
Sofia Demons destroyed my world. Now I dedicate my life to the rebellion against them. I’m temporarily partnered with a gorgeous vampire from Boston who exasperates me, mostly because he’s impossible to resist. I’ve been betrayed before, but is it time to take a risk for love?
Note: Sofia’s Silver Bullet is a short paranormal age gap romance with a bad boy turned good hero, a kick-butt heroine, and a HEA.
Interview with Arturo
Thank you for agreeing to interview with us! Our readers would like to get to know you a bit better, and perhaps read the book your author wrote about you.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
I don’t like to think or talk about my childhood, but that just makes it more intriguing to you, right? Okay, how about having pancakes on Sunday with my mother? She wasn’t around long, but looking back, I think she did the best she could with what she had. I spent a lot of years angry at her, and in lots of ways she deserved it. Nowadays I’d rather remember the pancakes than all that other stuff.
What bad habits do you struggle to overcome?
Bad habits as in I smell my shirts before I put them on or bad habits as in I spent most of my mortal life taking other people out? Violence is in my nature. I was made that way. That’s what Lucas said after he shared his blood with me. Then he said that he gave me a new life and it was my choice to make changes for the better. I’ve tried to do that. All those skills I learned as a killer I now use to help the rebel cause.
What’s your favorite food?
Spinach pie. Oh, and there’s also nothing like good cannoli. The restaurant next to my house has cannoli that tastes like it’s straight from heaven. You know, I’m not even sure they have cannoli where the angels come from. I’ll have to ask. Sometimes I find it harder to believe that actual angels are here in our world than the fact that I have both vampire and demon blood in my veins. Go figure.
What’s your favorite drink?
Come on. Is this a trick question or something? Blood, baby doll. Blood. I’m a vampire, remember?
What is your biggest regret?
Seriously? Nearly my entire mortal life is a regret.
What keeps you up at night?
Everything. My kind can walk around in daylight, but things are better for us at night.
Who always makes you smile?
Sofia. My princess. Even when we’re fighting, she always manages to bring a smile to my face. That woman is so beautiful, and I’m not just talking about how she looks, even though she’s gorgeous. She has heart. Guts. When she’s by my side, I feel like there’s nothing we can’t handle together.
If you could bring one person back to life, who would it be and why?
My mother. I have so many questions about why she did what she did. I couldn’t do anything for her back then. I was just a kid, but now—I’d try to help her. Make her listen. Lucas did what he could for her. He tried to help her, but what’s the old saying? You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
What’s the first thing you tend to notice about a person?
The way they smell. Their scent, ya know? I have an even stronger sense of smell than other vampires. It’s a demonic trait. When Lucas changed me, he said he wasn’t sure what I’d inherit from his demons side. A keen sense of smell is one of the traits I got.
Do you feel a need to fix problems that don’t directly involve you?
Sometimes. More than I used to. It’s one of the things I worked on after I decided to turn my life around. It’s something else I learned from Lucas. He’s not your average demon, that’s for sure, and he’s a better father to me than my human father ever was. I’m proud to be Lucas’s vampiric son.
Where to buy Sofia’s Silver Bullet
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C4K3GZSK
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Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who loves writing romantic fantasies. When she’s not working on her books, Kate enjoys reading, working out, watching horror movies, and researching vampires and Viking history. She runs the Compelling Beasts Blog that is dedicated to antagonists, antiheroes, and paranormal creatures. Kate also writes as Saloni Quinby.
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Know the Heroine from Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight @DeeSKnight #RLFblog #Romance #Military
Falling in love is only half the battle for Mel Crandall. She must overcome long-held prejudices about the military and move on, or take the chance of losing her love in Dee S Knight's Naval Maneuvers.Dee, 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 Naval Maneuvers.
Naval Maneuvers by Dee S Knight
Genre Contemporary erotic romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): XMen and women of the armed forces experience desire and love pretty much like everyone else. Except, well, there is that uniform. And the hard-to-resist attraction of "duty, honor, service" as a man might apply them to a woman's pleasure. All things considered, romance among the military is a pretty sexy, compelling force for which you'd better be armed, whether weighing anchor and moving forward into desire, dropping anchor and staying put for passion, or setting a course for renewed love with anchor home.
Know the Heroine from Naval Maneuvers
Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.
It's late, she's bored. What does she do?
Makes a cup of cocoa and binge-watches cooking shows.
What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?
Dark chocolate M&Ms. As a doctor she knows they're not really "food" or good for her, but sometimes you just gotta live a little.
Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.
Classic styles—trouser pants with pleats and a belt when going out casually and soft, collared blouses. She has three distinct little black dresses and almost always wears dresses or skirts when going out for an evening. She enjoys heels because they make her feel feminine (and yes, sexy!) but is just as comfortable in flats. Clothing must be comfortable and she tends towards the flowy, draping types of materials of very good quality.
Does she know how to fix things?
Yes, she's a good handyman type. Her dad was gone a lot while she was growing up (in the Marine Corps) and her mom insisted she know how to take care of herself. No matter how much you might want it (her mom would say), men aren't always there right when you need them to fix a faucet. This is one of the things Mel dislikes about the military—that it requires long periods of being apart from the person you love and need the most.
She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.
She took test in high school English after watching TV the night before instead of studying. After all, she'd read the material, right? No need to reviewt he class notes too. So seeing the questions shook her up and her grade reflected her lack of preparation. Since she'd always wanted to be a doctor, it hit her then that lack of preparation could mean a life instead of a bad grade and she never slacked off again.
How does she act around children she doesn't know?
She likes kids but she's an only child, so she doesn't have a lot of personal interaction with them.
What is she like first thing in the morning?
Years of schooling and then internship and residency ingrained a sense of waking up quickly and getting a move-on. That's what she's like every morning. Up, shower, dress, coffee, and she's off!
Can she use chopsticks?
Yes, though she doesn't usually, even in Asian restaurants. She's normally in a hurry and forks simply have that time advantage.
Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?
OMG, YES! She takes it as God intended—black and without sugar.
What apps would she have on her phone?
Her hospital's app, one for her email server, JAMA, and the Food Network.
Android or iPhone?
iPhone
Earrings or unpierced ears?
Pierced ears. She usually wears stud style because anything that dangles could get in the way while she's working.
Tattoos or unadorned skin?
Unadorned
Personal vehicle or public transport?
Because her job is unpredictable, she drives herself most of the time. Plus, public transport isn't that great around Charlottesville.
Recycle or toss?
Recycle. It's something small she can do.
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What Belle eats for dinner, from Arresting Benjamin by Amber Daulton @amberdaulton1 #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #ContemporaryRomance
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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): RA 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.
Let’s chat about what to eat
First, what is your name and how old are you?
Hi, everyone. I’m Belle Hamlin, and I’m 29 years young. First off, I want to give Kayelle a big thanks for inviting me to visit today. The past few months have been crazy, so it’s nice to sit back and chill for a bit.
If any, what food do you refuse to eat?
During my pregnancy, I had a long list of no-no foods that made me run straight to the toilet. Pork and fish were high up on that list, but now, even though I’m no longer pregnant, I can’t stand to eat it. Just the smell of Canadian bacon makes me nauseous, which really stinks because I LOVE Hawaiian pizza—or, well, I used to.
Tell us about a meal or food that says “home” to you.
Chicken casserole. It’s my mom’s recipe, and the first time I cooked it for Benji, he fell in love with it too. It’s made with three kinds of cheese, penne pasta, lots of veggies and spices, and chicken strips. YUM!
Do you keep snacks on hand, and if so, what are they?
Of course! Chocolate is a big one. Girl can’t survive without melt-in-your-mouth milk and dark chocolate, ya know. I’ve also always liked bananas, but during my pregnancy and now after it, I can’t get enough of it. Banana bread, pudding, muffins, milkshakes, or just plain old bananas—gimme!
How much coffee or tea do you drink?
Cappuccinos are my go-to drink. The foam is the best part. Going de-caf sucked during the PG months.
Favorite alcoholic beverage?
Gin and tonic. It makes me do stupid things, though, like wind up naked in a guy’s bed—a guy I barely know. Knew—excuse me there. A crap-load of things have happened since my one-night stand with Benji, and sometimes, I think I know him better than I know myself.
Who are your favorite people to share meals with?
My girlfriends—Mia, Shea, and Chanel. They’re my besties, and I love ’em to death, even though Chanel can drive me up the wall with her bad attitude (and she has the gall to say I’m the one with the bad attitude. Puh-lease, but I digress).
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If your author has a pet, what does she feed the animal?
Interesting fact. My cat, Pepperoni, is based off of Amber’s cat, Pepper. Both felines are plump tortoiseshells with a heck of a lot of cattitude. They eat what all cats love—milk, cheese, tuna…you name it. Of course, that’s usually for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas, but both Amber and I also give our fur-babies treats for no reason at all. We adore them, and our babies know it.
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Read a Quirky Character Interview with Betha from Choice of the Traveler by Toni Binns #RLFblog #NewAdult #Fantasy
Betha’s world is turned upside down when demons invade in Toni’s Binns new adult fantasy book, Choice of the Traveler. With her friends surrounding her, will she able to unlock the truth of her magic in time?Toni, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Choice of the Traveler.
Choice of the Traveler by Toni Binns
Genre New Adult Fantasy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13A war between two worlds. A destiny she can’t escape…
When Betha transfers to her best friend’s university to study, life is looking hopeful.
Her dream to open up her own café could finally become a reality, and all she has to do is study, enjoy nights out, and try not to make her crush on the tasty and intense Self-Defence trainer, Carter, too obvious.
But her world is shattered when demons invade.
As powers Betha didn’t know she had begin to emerge, hopes of stopping the invasion fall to her, and Carter is tasked with keeping her alive.
Betha has no fighting ability, no matter how hard she tries, but everyone she knows is dying.
With Carter and her other friends surrounding her, will she be able to unlock the truth of her magic in time? Or will a cloak of darkness and despair shroud the land and destroy everything she loves?
Interview with Betha
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What is your favorite childhood memory?
That’s a hard one. I have so many great memories with Angie. It would be a toss-up between the time we went camping with Grandpappy or when Angie surprised me for my birthday. Both were amazing. When we went camping, we chased fireflies until they vanished into the dark. Not to mention, Grandpappy let us stay up as late as we wanted around the campfire. My mom had been a little strict with bedtimes for that’s probably the best one.
What does a perfect world look like to you?
That’s a hard one, I thought these were going to be easier questions. One where there isn’t such a divide between humans and others. Money was tight when I was growing up and I’d love if it single mom’s didn’t struggle as much.
What smell or scent makes you feel safe?
I miss my mom’s flora scent. She planted lilacs outside of the house we had, and smelling them always comforts me. I can picture her face from the last time she cut some of the flowers to put them on the table.
What color looks best on you?
You need to ask Angie about that one. I know she once told me purple makes my eyes pop, bu then she gave me a blue dress to wear once. *shrug*
What’s the first thing you tend to notice about a person?
Are they a nice person. Do they treat others well. That sort of thing. Don’t get me wrong, I see the muscles or the great smile, but personality is key.
Do you feel a need to fix problems that don’t directly involve you?
Yes, if I can help fix a problem I tend to jump in feet first. This has gotten me in some interesting situations. I don’t regret any of them, but I do wish I had listened to some advice I have gotten first.
Do you have pets?
I never had pets growing up and now, it just doesn’t make sense. I once was called ‘mouse’ from someone but that might be a spoiler.
Anything you’d like to say to your author?
Dude, please don’t make my father a bad guy. I’d like to reconnect with whoever he is. *hint hint* Can we please meet him sometime soon?
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Toni Binns is a new adult fantasy author known for her book “Choice of the Traveler”. She is a morning person who gets up early to write, and her forever home is in the Pacific Northwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Toni enjoys gardening, board gaming, and taking photos of her flowers. She has a soft spot for fantasy worlds where magic is real. “Choice of the Traveler” features her favorite character of all time (though she won’t reveal who it is, no matter how much whiskey and chocolate you offer). Keep an eye out for Toni’s upcoming works, as she continues to captivate readers with her imaginative storytelling.
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