Character Interviews

Interviews with a character from a book

  • Know the Hero,  Mystery

    Read the #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos by Karen Cino @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery #Romance

    Read the #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos by Karen Cino @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery Romance

    Shopping for a bridal gown turns into a murder mystery in Karen Cino's new contemporary cozy mystery.

    Will the wedding take place without a hitch?

    This is the last book in the Cookie Cutter Series.

    Karen, 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 Bridal Shop Chaos.

    Bridal Shop Chaos (Cookie Cuter Mystery Book 7 by Karen Cino

    Genre Cozy Mystery Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17

    A routine shopping trip to a local bridal shop is disrupted when the bridal shop owner gets murdered while Connie and Sara are in the dressing room. As the investigation unwinds, secrets about the owner are discovered, as the list of suspects continue to grow.

    Sara Mazza and her boyfriend continue to have problems in their relationship, stemming back to the cruise they had taken the month before.

    As Connie's wedding day approaches, will they solve the case and not get themselves in harms way again?

    Know the Hero from Bridal Shop Mystery

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It's late, he's bored. What does he do?

    Brett goes through the case files of cold cases.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    McDonalds

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    When Brett isn't in a suit, he wears jeans in the winter and shorts in the summer.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Yes. Brett has an extensive collection of tools.

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    He'd keep trying to fix it or the situation. He hates when his cases go wrong, with missing evidence. He'll go back to the paperwork and evidence going through it again, making sure he didn't miss anything. Of course with some cursing along the way.

    How does he act around children he doesn't know?

    He talks to them and depending on the age will talk about ways to stay safe and not get bullied.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Brett jumps right out of bed and goes into the kitchen for his morning espresso.

    Can he use chopsticks?

    Always uses chopsticks when he eats Chinese food.

    Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it? If not, what does he drink instead?

    First cup is espresso, black with a half of espresso spoon of sugar. After that he drinks coffee, dark with half and half and a spoon of sugar.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    MLB. He's a huge New York Mets fan, TD Bank, Stop & Shop, iHeart Radio, Walgreens and of course Home Depot and Lowes

    Android or iPhone?

    iPhone

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Clean Shaven

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Unadorned skin

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    A jeep or the undercover sedan when he's working.

    Recycle or toss?

    A recycle nut. He even recycles toilet paper and paper towel holders.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Bridal Shop Chaos

    Publisher Mandolay Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XH43H7

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
    Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
    Website http://karencino.com
    Blog http://karencinobooks.com
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  • Bucket List,  Character Interviews,  Mystery,  Paranormal

    Bucket list of Mystic Rayne from An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    Bucket list of Mystic Rayne from An Angel's Unintentional Entanglement @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/MysteryA fantasy adventure between Angel & shapeshifter stirs the intrigue in this paranormal romance/mystery by Tena Stetler

    Let’s meet Mystic Rayne from An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement, a put book genre here by Tena Stetler. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement.

    An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement by Tena Stetler

    Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings) PG13

    Fallen warrior angel, Caden Silverwind, lives alone in Colorado’s rugged Rockies, healing from physical wounds as well as the mental anguish suffered during battles with dark demons. Then he finds a woman barely clinging to life after a horrendous beating. He is not prepared for the entanglement she brings to his life, nor the feelings she awakens in him.

    Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent, Mystic Rayne’s personal dilemma and assignment nearly gets her killed. Divine intervention is a complication she never expected and her growing attraction to Caden is undeniable. Can she trust him with her secret?

    Their quest to uncover her attacker takes them from the pristine mountains in Colorado to the wilds of Wyoming. Along the way, they find answers which may place them in more danger. Determined to solve the mystery, they must also navigate their feelings and fears to find love and unite heaven and earth.

    Bucket List

    When someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to experience, and so on have become known as a “Bucket List.”

    Age 35+

    Gender Female

    Birthplace Wind River Valley Reservation

    Profession Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent

    Ethnicity Native American Indian

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    Tall, slender, long thick straight black hair that falls nearly to my waist. I usually wear it in a long braid hanging down my back. High cheek bones, full lips (at least that what Caden claims) and bronze skin.

    Please tell us a little about yourself. I attended Harvard Law School to the chagrin of my grandfather. He’s or was the shaman for our tribe. I had an independent streak a mile wide and wanted to spread my wings off the reservation. As it turns out, my destiny was right here helping my people. Which is how and why I became a Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent assigned to Wyoming’s Wind River Valley. After my grandfather passed on, I took his place as shaman and on the tribal council which didn’t set well with the younger men of the tribe. Times they are a changing which nearly cost me my life.

    Who is the significant other in your life?

    Caden Silverwind. He’s a warrior angel. But that’s a story for another time. Maybe you should read to book to find out. <wink>

    If you haven’t made a bucket list before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another book. While you’re at it, how about telling us about some of your other favorite things? Here are the questions.

    What is your birth order? I am the older twin. I have a twin brother. We were estranged for a long time. I managed to keep this a secret from the author for quite a while. LOL

    Tell us about your favorite toy as a child. A stuffed eagle my spirit animal. I used to carry it around insisting it could fly. Which it couldn’t, but it helped me understand visions that I tried to deny. I was a difficult child.

    Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.

    Decadent cocoa pie with meringue topping. Yum!

    Tell us about your best friend.

    Chinoah – We’ve been friends since we could walk. My grandfather dubbed us the trouble twins with good reason. LOL

    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and why?

    Niagara Falls and tour the United States in an RV. This is a great land and I’ve seen so very little of it.

    Where is a place you would never like to return, and why?

    The plot of land in Colorado where I was attacked by my own people. Not that my people are bad, just one that let evil spirits lead him. Other’s made bad choices, but you have those types wherever you go. Don’t you?

    Who is someone you would like to meet, and why?

    That’s a tough one. I’d like to meet the original government council that set up the reservations and put my people on them. I’d like to know their reasoning. History paints an ugly picture, I’d like to know if it was true and given the outcome, if they’d done anything differently.

    Who is someone you would like to avoid, and why?

    The man who tried to take my birthright away. He was a vicious manipulator. He did unauthorized things with the tribe’s power given to him.

    If you could time travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?

    I’d like to go back in time before my grandfather died. Tell him he was right and I’ve made my peace with my destiny. I also wish I’d spent more time with him, learned the old ways from him. But I know he’s proud of me.

    Bucket list of Mystic Rayne from An Angel's Unintentional Entanglement @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    About Tena Stetler

    Her books tell stories 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.

    Colorado is home; shared with her husband of many moons, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a fifty-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.

    Why did you choose this character for the interview today?

    Her strong spirit and fearlessness. She guided this story and kept the other character’s in line as much as possible. There are a cast of strong willed characters in An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement.

    When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?

    That she had a twin brother. Didn’t see that coming.

    Are any sequels planned for this book?

    An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement is the fourth book in A Demon’s Witch Series. A Magic Redemption was released in December of 2018 and I’m working on the sixth book in the series as we speak. All the books in the series are can be read as stand alones.

    What genre(s) would you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?

    I have a cozy mystery series simmering. I hope to bring it to fruition in the near future.

    Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?

    You are the reason I write my stories. I am so thankful for your support and continued reading of my books. For you, I want to create a memorable love story with spice and adventure. Characters that will grab hold of your heart and hang on long after you’ve read the last word and closed the book with a satisfied sigh. Nothing feels better to a writer than to have readers clamoring for the next book. It makes my heart soar. Thank you all so much!

    Where to buy An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement

    Publisher The Wild Rose Press
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Unintentional-Entanglement-Demons-Witch-ebook/dp/B07DYWKLYK
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-angels-unintentional-entanglement-tena-stetler/1128999482?ean=9781509221424
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/an-angels-unintentional-entanglement/id1403821384?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/an-angel-s-unintentional-entanglement
    GooglePlay https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Tena_Stetler_An_Angel_s_Unintentional_Entanglement?id=EMlmDwAAQBAJ
    GoodReads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40652694-an-angel-s-unintentional-entanglement
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/books/an-angel-s-unintentional-entanglement-by-tena-stetler
    Walmart.com https://www.walmart.com/ip/An-Angel-s-Unintentional-Entanglement-eBook/901232143

    Tena Stetler Social Media

    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.
    Website https://www.tenastetler.com
    Blog Authors’ Secret’s Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/
    My Say What Blog http://www.tenastetler.com/category/my-say-what-blog/
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  • Contemporary,  Pockets and Purses

    Read the #ContemporaryRomance A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café by Sarah L Campbell @SarahLCamWriter #RLFblog #SweetRomance

    Read the #ContemporaryRomance A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café by Sarah L Campbell @SarahLCamWriter #RLFblog #SweetRomanceMichael’s ex arrives in Green Leaf, creating a rift between him and Aurora in Sarah L Campbell’s new book, A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café. When Aurora thinks that Michael is cheating on her, she takes up a new job offer in London. Can he persuade her to stay and give their relationship another chance?

    Sarah, 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 Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café.

    A Proposal for the Leaves of Change Café by Sarah L Campbell

    Genre: Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Things are going well for Michael and Aurora in Green Leaf until his ex-girlfriend shows up and starts causing trouble between them. Aurora begins to suspect that there is something more between the two of them than organising a book launch. She comes to a drastic decision about the future for her and her baby daughter Robin. A return to acting sounds promising for her but is it worth moving away from everyone for? Can Michael offer an explanation for his behaviour and stop her from leaving?

    Meanwhile the lives of those around Aurora begin to fall apart. When her mum’s partner Colin becomes ill, her mum, Catherine makes a decision about her future. No-one, especially Aurora saw that coming…

    There’s trouble when Darren leaves Rachel, just at a time when she needs him most. She’s going to need her best friend Aurora more than ever.

    All the café regulars are back, along with some new faces. Why not grab a cup of tea and a piece of cake and spend some time in Green Leaf… the town where gossip flies around faster than teapots?

    What’s in your character’s pockets, backpack, or purse?

    What does your character always carry?

    Aurora always carries lipstick aka the war paint that she needs to get through the day.

    What does your character dislike carrying but has to?

    Her phone! She is always getting phone calls while rushing around trying to take care of her baby daughter and keeping the café going for her mum. 9 out of 10 times it’s likely to be her mother, offering her one of her pearls of wisdom. Otherwise, she’ll be getting phone calls from her boyfriend Michael or best friend Rachel.

    Does your character carry money and if so, in what form (cash, credit, etc.)?

    She’s broke at the start of the book (still waiting on her divorce settlement) so she has little cash and mainly uses her credit card.

    What does your character carry related to a job or calling?

    Keys – to open and close the café and a notepad and pencil to write down how to look after the café and make all those delicious recipes. She has a steep learning curve ahead of her in this book.

    What else besides pockets does the character use to carry things?

    The pram, it’s a great way to store shopping.

    What is one thing your character wouldn’t be caught dead carrying?

    A handbag (or purse in America) like her mum’s – they have very different tastes.

    Has anything in your character’s pockets ever saved the day?

    Tissues – her best friend Rachel’s having a really tough time and Aurora’s there for her with tea and sympathy.

    Does your character every carry things for other people? (like a mom with toys, etc.)

    Yes, all the basic essentials that her baby daughter might need and one of her daughter’s many soft toys that keeps finding its way back into her bag.

    If your character could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?

    Oh, she’d love a designer handbag, these were once the norm in her previous life married to a famous movie star.

    Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author

    What does your author always carry?

    Lipstick and concealer for the bags under her eyes! Her favourite cat shopping bag and her phone.

    What does your author dislike carrying but has to?

    Nothing- she considers everything in her bag an essential item.

    What does your author carry for luck?

    A little guardian angel pin.

    How organized is your author’s backpack / purse?

    Organised chaos – how does she find anything? I’ll never know!

    What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks / purses?

    She loves purses (handbags to her) she has a wardrobe full of them. She has every day bags, evening bags, weekend bags and a fondness for vintage bags.

    If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?

    That’s easy – she’d buy a really frivolous designer vintage bag – like a Chanel clutch bag.

    What do you wish your author would not make you keep in your pockets?

    My phone – it never stops ringing!

    What do you wish your author would allow you to keep in your pockets?

    A magic watch that stops time so I could get everything done,

    Where to buy A Proposal at the Leaves of Change Café

    Amazon https://mybook.to/LeavesofChangeCafe2/

    Sarah L Campbell Social Media

    After completing a variety of roles including working in libraries, the theatre and even training to be a teacher, I settled on writing in my early thirties. I decided that self-publishing was the right route for me and set about writing my first ever story, a children’s book about a muddled fairy. Since then, I’ve self-published 4 more children’s stories and a teenage novel. I have also written two books so far in the Leaves of Change Café Series. I live in the northeast of England with my family and our beloved cat Louie, a one-time stray now king of the castle. When I’m not at home trying to work with the cat on my knee, I love meeting friends for a coffee and having a good old natter, or visiting somewhere new, like an historic house or museum.
    Website https://www.sarahlcampbell.com/
    Blog https://sarahat3strawberrylane.wordpress.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/SarahLCamWriter/
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  • Contemporary,  Pockets and Purses

    Read the #ChickLit “Year of the What?” by Jennifer Lieberman @yearofthewhat #RLFblog #RomanticComedy #RomCom

    Read the #ChickLit "Year of the What?" by Jennifer Lieberman @yearofthewhat #RLFblog #RomanticComedy #RomComIn Jennifer Lieberman’s romantic comedy Year of the What? Dana, heartbroken and lonely in New York City, embarks on an outrageous adventure of sexual discovery while looking for love… ultimately finding her power and confidence with the help of her dominatrix roommate Kelly.Jennifer Lieberman, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Year of the What?

    Year of the What? by Jennifer Lieberman

    Genre ChickLit

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Year of the WHAT? is a romantic comedy that follows heartbroken and lonely 25-year-old Dana, who is six months off her first break-up and living the single life in New York City. A virgin once removed, she’s insecure and on the hunt for the one.

    Dana has only been with one man and hasn’t given herself a chance to explore her own curiosity. She feels ashamed of her desires, and keeps trying to squash them in order to be a ‘good girl’. Her roommate, Kelly, on the other hand, has none of Dana’s hang-ups.

    Kelly is unabashedly promiscuous, with an off the charts IQ and a full ride to NYU. But Kelly can’t stand the monotony of school, so she drops out to become a dominatrix and pursue an alternative lifestyle where she makes ‘lawyer money’ working in a dungeon in Chelsea.

    After months of searching in vain for Mr. Right, Kelly’s lust for life and insatiable quest for adventure finally rub off…Dana embarks on an outrageous adventure of sexual discovery where she finds her inner power and confidence, all while taking charge of her erotic exploration. Through her exploits Dana realizes she will never find what she is looking for, until she finds herself.

    What does your character always carry?

    Kelly, the dominatrix, is Dana’s best friend and roommate; she doesn’t go anywhere without a pair of handcuffs in her purse, for both business or pleasure. They make her feel secure and that she really can handle anything. I guess you can say they are a symbol of her power.

    Does your character carry money and if so, in what form (cash, credit, etc.)?

    Kelly always has a large wad of a few hundred dollars cash on her, she runs a cash business and isn’t interested in the credit card companies or pay apps tracking her purchases. But of course she does have a few credit cards, she’s smart enough to know about keeping a good credit score, something her mother never really understood.

    What does your character carry related to a job or calling?

    Stripper shoes, you know the huge trashy platform stilettos, yeah, she carries those in her bag. Kelly is more of a chunky boot girl, and they’re way more conducive for traipsing around the city, but for work those shoes are like the magic that transforms her from Kelly to Mistress Special K (who we actually never get to meet in the book).

    What else besides pockets does the character use to carry things?

    Kelly uses a black Gucci tote bag to carry her items, she’s usually not that into labels, but it was a gift from one of her first regular clients and that bag gave her the confidence to double her rate once she hit the one year mark at the dungeon. It’s light enough to schlep around all day, but strong enough it’s lasted a few years now. It’s big enough to carry all the essentials any dominatrix would need in the big city – keys, wallet, phone, make up, a couple of work outfits, and work shoes, as well as her trusty handcuffs and a mini paddle in case of an emergency call.

    Has anything in your character’s pockets ever gotten them in trouble?

    Nothing in Kelly’s pockets can compete with her mouth in the trouble department.

    Has anything in your character’s pockets ever saved the day?

    Kelly is kinda like the condom fairy, she’s always got a handful in her bag (she gets them free at work). She’s saved many a random hookup on a drunken horney night with her “get a room, we need the table” line as she slides a condom across the bar table to an unsuspecting couple.

    If your character could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?

    If Kelly could hire anything to carry her items for her, it would be an assistant to follow her around carrying all her things for her!

    Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author

    What does your author always carry?

    Jennifer always carries a pen and a notebook, she is so old fashioned! She even has different sized notebooks and pens to fit in varying sized bags from an evening clutch to a backpack. She’s kinda obsessed with writing.

    What does your author dislike carrying but has to?

    My author loathes carrying her iphone, like seriously, if she’s not in the middle of producing a film or theatre production, does she really need to be reachable 24 hours a day? She also believes her phone is a robot spy tracking every move, purchase and conversation she has, what a weirdo!

    What does your author carry for luck?

    Jennifer carries an American $2 bill her best friend Jay Wonder once gave her for good luck. And a seashell from Australia.

    What does your author prefer to use when it comes to items like backpacks / purses?

    Well that entirely depends on the day, if there is any work or writing involved she definitely needs the backpack equipped with a computer, harddrive, notebooks (yes more than one!), pens, hi-lighters, some healthy snacks (apples, nuts). However, if it’s just a leisurely day a purse with a minimum of three lip glosses and an appropriately sized notebook will suffice.

    If your author could buy an item to carry things in and money was no object, what would it be?

    If Jennifer could buy anything to carry her item around, it would be a personal assistant who doubles as a driver.

    Where to buy Year of the What?

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NT1PV64
    Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Year-of-the-What-Audiobook/B08XLKMGZT
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/year-of-the-what-jennifer-lieberman/1138338006?ean=9781775326816
    Indigo https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/year-of-the-what/9781775326816-item.html

    Jennifer Lieberman Social Media

    Jennifer Lieberman is from Maple, Canada and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from York University in Toronto. She has appeared in over two-dozen stage productions in Toronto, New York City, Los Angeles, Europe and Australia; including her Award- Winning solo-show Year of the Slut, which her novel Year of the What? was adapted from. In addition to her performance career she has penned a number of screen and stage plays the short films Leash and Details which both screened at the Festival De Cannes’ Court Métrage among other international film festivals as well as the wacky web-series Dumpwater Divas. Year of the What? is Lieberman’s first novel.
    Website https://www.yearofthewhat.com
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  • Know the Hero,  Paranormal,  Vampire

    Know the Hero from Burning Ash by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR

    Know the Hero from Burning Ash by NJ Walters @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #PNR

    A vampire assassin and a vampire hunter collide on a hunt in NJ Walters’ exciting paranormal romance, Burning Ash, the third book in the Forgotten Brotherhood series.

    NJ, 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 Burning Ash.

    Burning Ash by NJ Walters

    Genre Paranormal Romance/Vampire

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    No one is more surprised than Asher, one of the oldest vampires on Earth, that he’s attracted to vamp hunter Jo Radcliffe. She’s smart, a talented slayer, and she’s gorgeous. Something about her pulls at him, like no one ever has before. For a man whose name strikes fear in everyone—this is something new and intriguing. And quite possibly deadly, if she discovers his secret.

    Jo has two things in common with the handsome Asher—they are both slayers and someone is messing with them in a very-much-trying-to-kill-them way. She’s not so happy about joining forces with a dude she doesn’t know. But he’s sexy as hell and really good at his job as one of the Forgotten Brotherhood, whose business it is to execute misbehaving paranormals.

    She knows she’s bait in a larger plot to harm Asher and the Brotherhood. And there is nothing he won't do, no line he won’t cross, to keep her safe—which may be the weakness that destroys them both.

    Know the Hero from Burning Ash

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It's late, he's bored. What does he do?

    Asher is rarely bored—there’s so much to see and do—but he’d likely catch an episode of the Real Housewives of wherever. He loves reality television.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Food is something to be savored and enjoyed. He isn’t likely to impulse buy anything.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    He wears a lot of black—jeans, shirt, boots, and leather coat. Easier to hide bloodstains and is always classic.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    If it interests him, he’ll learn. Computers are his passion, and he’s one of the best hackers on the planet. Otherwise, he’ll hire someone.

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    As a vampire, he needs blood to survive. Unlike the rest of his kind, he can eat food. When he first learned to cook—thousands of years ago—it didn’t go well. Vampires don’t exactly like fire. He burned more than he ate for the first decade or so. Now he goes out to eat or gets food delivered.

    How does he act around children he doesn't know?

    He hasn’t spent any time around them. He’s an immortal assassin. Not exactly a great babysitter. Or maybe that makes him perfect for the job.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    The night is Asher’s time to live and roam. He can be out in the day, unlike most of his kind, but he’s not what you’d call a morning person. He’s likely to be in bed or at home working on his computer.

    How does he act around people who don't know what he is?

    Unlike many immortals, Asher enjoys humans, their lives and the drama that surrounds them. He’s a big people watcher.

    Will he let a worker handle things or do it himself?

    If he can handle things himself, he does. Trust is a huge issue for him.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Nope, no piercings or tattoos. Piercings give an opponent something to rip out in a fight. He’s not opposed to tattoos but never settled on one he’d like permanently. Eternity is a very long time.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Living in New York, public transit is easier. Plus, he can run at preternatural speeds if he needs to get somewhere fast. Or he can catch a ride on top of a transport truck, something he’s done many times before.

    Recycle or toss?

    Coming from a much earlier time, he’s big into recycling.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

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    NJ Walters is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, assassins, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It's a tough life, but someone's got to live it.
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  • Know the Heroine,  Regency

    Know the Heroine from Lady Elinor’s Escape by Linda McLaughlin @LyndiLamont #RLFblog #RegencyRomance

    Know the Heroine from Lady Elinor's Escape by Linda McLaughlin @LyndiLamont #RLFblog #RegencyRomanceCinderella meets Mr. Knightley in Linda McLaughlin’s sweet Regency romance, Lady Elinor’s Escape. In disguise and on the run for her life, Lady Elinor meets a curious barrister. Can he learn her secret in time to save them both?

    Linda, 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 Lady Elinor’s Escape.

    Lady Elinor’s Escape by Linda McLaughlin

    Genre Regency Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    A mysterious lady. An inquisitive gentleman. And a secret that could tear them apart.

    Lady Elinor should be in London enjoying the season, not fearful and trapped in a country cottage with an unbalanced relative. When her aunt becomes violent, she flees straight into the path of a compassionate barrister. Desperate, she accepts his help, but will she be able to hide the truth from this inquisitive, intelligent man?

    There are too many women in barrister Stephen Chaplin’s life, but he has never been able to turn his back on a woman in need. The reticent seamstress resists his every attempt to draw her out and remains a mystery he can’t solve.

    Then a Bow Street Runner hired by her aunt comes asking questions. Elinor again turns to Stephen for help. But when circumstances reveal the truth about her background, will Stephen and Elinor lose their chance at happiness?

    Lady Elinor’s Escape is a Cinderella-inspired traditional Regency romance. If you like noble gentlemen, independent ladies and sweet romance, this book is for you! Read now for free with Kindle Unlimited or grab a copy for 99 cents during the Kindle Countdown Deal, US and UK only.

    Know the Heroine from Lady Elinor’s Escape

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

    Read or draw.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    A meat pie from a street vendor.

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Naturally, she would prefer clothing made from fine cotton or silk, though she dresses more casually in most of the book, as she pretends to be a seamstress.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Not mechanical things, but she’s quite handy with a needle.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    In the first chapter she runs away from her abusive aunt, planning to take the mail coach to London, but then finds out it doesn’t stop at the local inn, which is how she meets the hero.

    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

    She is kind to them.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Cheerful.

    How does she handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    She possesses the social graces of her station in life, but she also adapts to a less exalted environment.

    Maid or takes care of herself?

    She takes care of herself for most of the book.

    Proper dress or casual clothes?

    Proper dress.

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    Buttoned, of course.

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Natural hair, except at a masquerade ball.

    Carriage or horseback?

    Carriage.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy Lady Elinor’s Escape

    Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHSNEII/
    Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CHSNEII/

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    Linda McLaughlin grew up with a love of history fostered by her paternal grandmother and an incurable case of wanderlust inherited from her father. She has traveled extensively within the United States and has visited Mexico, Canada, Australia, Europe and Iceland. She now lives near the ocean in Orange County, California.
    Linda writes historical and Regency romance under her real name and spicier romance under the pseudonym Lyndi Lamont.
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