Pockets and Purses

Explore what your character carries in pockets, purses, backpacks, sacks, or other equipment.

  • 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.
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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.
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  • Pockets and Purses,  Suspense

    Read the #RomanticSuspense #DarkEnergy by Addison Brae @AddisonBrae1 #RLFblog #NewAdult

    Read the #RomanticSuspense #DarkEnergy by Addison Brae @AddisonBrae1 #RLFblog #NewAdultThe more powerful your enemies, the more friends you need. Will Gillian sacrifice her life to keep a promise? Dark Energy, a thrilling romantic suspense story of love and surviving evil by Addison Brae, is dedicated to anyone whose livelihood depends on the bar, service industry, or music scenes.

    Addison, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Dark Energy.

    Dark Energy by Addison Brae

    Genre: Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Cybercrime doesn’t talk. It creeps in and destroys lives right under Gillian’s nose when a cryptojacking scheme lands her boss, Pinkie, in jail. Gillian had just started over with a new career, boyfriend, and confidence after escaping a vicious murder investigation that shattered her ability to trust. Then Pinkie’s arrest leaves her struggling to run his two bars while also unraveling the conspiracy.

    Gillian will not let her mentor and friend go down for something he didn’t do. Neither will Jon, the most talented musician on the bar’s stage and the perfect boyfriend…until his good fortune sends her reeling. Gillian forces herself to trust the cops, people who hurt her, and known criminals. Will it be enough to free Pinkie and save her life?

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

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

    Gillian was a new college grad in a new city, so money was tight. She lived paycheck to paycheck until she picked up a part time bartending job. She stashed tips in a box in her closet as her emergency fund. Then she started carrying cryptocurrency because, as an accountant, she learned it was safer than the cash she earned from tips or credit cards. As those who have read Dark Energy know, she found out digital money is almost as easy to steal, and criminals can steal more at a time. And those thieves are completely anonymous.

    Is there an item your character carries for good luck and if so, what is it?

    Gillian always carries her Harvard bottle opener. She’s carried the brushed chrome bar key with the crimson Harvard shield since the day she received it from her best college friend after she got the job as a part-time job as a bartender. It makes her think of Lauren and the incredible times they had during three-and-a-half college years together With the opener, Lauren is with her all those late nights at work. The opener is still in her back pocket or in the pen holder on her desk even though she manages the bar now. It helps her slip right back into bartender mode when needed.

    What does your character dislike carrying but has to?

    Gillian started carrying a Kel-Tec P-11 subcompact 9mm pistol in her purse soon after her fresh start. She doesn’t like to, but she does out of necessity; so she’s prepared. She’s licensed to carry and trained well to use it.

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

    Gillian’s favorite purse is the one her mother gave her for her eleventh birthday, the last birthday before her mother lost her cancer battle. She carried it, with the cash she had to live on until she got paid, her ID and credit card, and proof she took her CPA exam inside, when she finally was brave enough to walk to the neighborhood pub alone. A guy who looked barely old enough to drive yanked it off her shoulder.  She chased the kid until a well-dressed man jumped out of a shiny SUV and shoved the thief into the shrubs. The kid bolted. The man handed Gillian her purse, bowed like a nineteenth century prince, and stepped back into his truck. This was the first encounter of a unique relationship that lasted longer than the man’s life.

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

    Indeed. Gillian walked into the middle of a Russian mobster ambushing Pinkie, her boss and mentor, in the bar’s kitchen. One of the mobster’s guys shot their security guard and knocked out Pinkie. Gillian was out front so they didn’t know she was there. Gillian showed her badassery to save them. You would definitely want her walking in that dark alley with you.

    Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author

    What does your author dislike carrying but has to?

    These days, it’s her bag-o-masks. I hope she can stop carrying those soon. No masks would mean restaurants and bars will stay open so we can make a living again, and employees and patrons will be safe!

    What does your author carry for luck?

    Addison carries her car and house keys on a silver metal open heart-shaped keychain that she’s had since she started driving in high school. It’s bent a little, but aren’t we all?

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

    A messenger-style bag is best. The smaller the better, although she says a wallet is a little too small to carry her favorite lip stain, keys, phone, grocery list, and credit cards.

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

    She likes any unique and cute purse but doesn’t see the value in spending zillions on them because she doesn’t change out her purses very often. She’d rather spend that money on shoes.

    Read the #RomanticSuspense #DarkEnergy by Addison Brae @AddisonBrae1 #RLFblog #NewAdult

    Where to buy Dark Energy

    Publisher https://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Brae_Addison/dark-energy.htm?fbclid=IwAR3JxFrd2hK60VSCx47QlVSh3hy-jNzQCWgxQIfeF9hPjs5zXxHSBaXppEs
    Amazon https://amzn.to/2YSkP6H (99c through December 16)
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-energy-addison-brae/1137002173
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/isbn9780463686379
    Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/search?Query=9780463686379
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1021319
    Author proceeds go to Hope’s Door New Beginning Center to help fight domestic abuse.

    Addison Brae Social Media

    Addison Brae lives in Dallas, Texas on the edge of downtown. As a child, she was constantly in trouble for hiding under the bed to read when she was supposed to be napping. She has been writing since childhood starting with diaries, letters and short stories. She continues today with articles, video scripts and other content as an independent marketing consultant.
    Addison writes new adult and adult romantic suspense and young adult contemporary fiction. When she’s not writing, Addison spends her time traveling the world, collecting interesting cocktail recipes and hosting parties. She’s still addicted to reading and enjoys jogging in her neighborhood park, sipping red wine, binge-watching TV series, vintage clothing and hanging out with her artistic other half and their neurotic cat Lucy.
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  • Contemporary,  Erotic,  Pockets and Purses

    Read the spicy #Romance Sharing Leah by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #HotRead

    Read the spicy #Romance Sharing Leah by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #HotReadIn Lisabet Sarai’s provocative erotic romance Sharing Leah, the heroine Leah lives with both her husband Daniel and her master Greg. But her lovers’ jealousy and possessiveness threaten to shatter their fragile detente.

    Lisabet, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Sharing Leah.

    Sharing Leah: A Polyamorous Romance by Lisabet Sarai

    Genre Contemporary erotic romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): X-rated

    How can she choose between her husband and her master?

    Some women might think Leah’s existence heavenly – shared by two sexy men who both adore her. Ten years married to lusty, artistic Daniel, she still finds ecstatic release in surrendering to her master Greg.

    But Daniel’s and Greg’s jealousy and possessiveness have made Leah’s life a hell. They bring out the worst in each other. And in some sense, it’s all her fault. If she loved only one of them, if she made a choice, that would be that. In theory, at least.

    Unable to bear the continuous conflict, she escapes to the beautiful Maine coast to ponder her future. Gradually she realizes that she cannot live without either of her lovers. But if the two men can’t settle their differences, how can she bear to live with them?

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

    Read the spicy #Romance Sharing Leah by Lisabet Sarai @LisabetSarai #RLFblog #HotReadWhat does your character always carry?

    Her mobile phone. Sometimes her work takes her away overnight, to conferences or meetings with clients, and she wants to be able to stay in touch with the two men who are her soul mates.

    Is there an item your character carries for good luck and if so, what is it?

    Actually, she has two items, one associated with each of her lovers. Folded up in her wallet, she keeps the first poem Daniel wrote to her, the morning after the party where they met more than ten years ago. Meanwhile, tied around her wrist like a bracelet, she wears a leather thong cut from the flogger Greg used, the first time he whipped her. She also wears two rings, her wedding ring on her left hand and a jade and gold ring gifted to her by Greg on her right.

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

    Leah’s a writer, so she carries her laptop with her almost everywhere. Her job involves writing and reviewing for a magazine, but like most people who write what other people tell them to, she’s also working on a novel.

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

    She has a shoulder bag she uses for overnight trips. This features in the story.

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

    A novel by James Patterson. She has a rather snobbish attitude toward popular fiction.

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

    Oh, yes. Once at a business meeting she reached into her purse for her phone and pulled out a pair of silk bikinis instead. Daniel had come to visit her at lunch time. At his instigation, they’d enjoyed a quickie in the office rest room. Flustered and running late, she hadn’t noticed that her mischievous husband had stuffed her panties into her bag.

    Where to buy Sharing Leah: A Polyamorous Romance

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094XPD83D

    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sharing-leah-lisabet-sarai/1139457298?ean=2940164905293

    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/th/en/ebook/sharing-leah-a-polyamorous-romance

    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1084055

    Kinky Literature https://www.kinkyliterature.com/book/42-sharing-leah-a-polyamorous-romance/

    Add on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58040241-sharing-leah

    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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  • Contemporary,  Pockets and Purses,  Small Town Romance

    Read a #SmallTownRomance #Mystery Temporarily Out of Luck by Vicki Batman @VickiBatman #CozyMystery #RLFblog

    Read a #SmallTownRomance #Mystery Temporarily Out of Luck by Vicki Batman @VickiBatman #CozyMystery #RLFblogTemporarily Out of Luck by Vicki Batman is the third volume in the Hattie Cooks Mystery series. Enjoy a small town romance mixed with mystery and Vicki's signature dollop of humor.

    Great job. What man? And murder. Newly employed at Wedding Wonderland, Hattie Cooks is learning the industry from a woman she greatly admires. When her former brother-in-law is found dead in his luxury SUV, all fingers point to Hattie's sister who is planning her own I Dos.

    Detective Allan Wellborn is caught between a rock and a hard place--Hattie's family and investigating the murder of a well-connected Sommerville resident, the same loser who was once married to Hattie's sister. Determining who's the bad guy--or gal--isn't going to be easy and sure to piss off someone.

    Can Hattie beat the clock to find out who murdered Tracey's ex before she is charged with the crime and her wedding is ruined?

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

    Hattie carries in her handbags a little makeup pouch her mother needlepointed, her cellphone, keys, and TicTacs, wintergreen flavor.

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

    Hattie is a single gal and out of work. She is also a pro-shopper--someone who shops for the best value. All kinds of currency work for her-- cash, checks, cards—everything because you never know when you will find a good deal or have to have it.

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

    For job interviews, Hattie takes a tote that contains paper copies of her resume, a bottle of water, and an e-reader.

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

    Something dead—obviously.

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

    Hattie has been known to pack cheese crackers in case she gets hungry. She might share. Her mother would say that's a nice thing to do.

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

    If money was no object, Hattie (like someone she knows) would buy designer handbags, and because she is a pro-shopper, she will always try to buy one at the best value. She is particularly fond of Kate Spade and vintage handbags like Margaret Smith and Enid Collins.

    Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author

    What does your author always carry?

    Handbags!!! Vicki likes needlepoint handbags and has made some of her own besides buying vintage ones on various websites. She also loves Kate Spade.

    How organized is your author's backpack/purse?

    Vicki is pretty organized. She changes bags frequently and everything moves easily from one bag to the next.

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

    Vicki loves handbags. Her feet are small, and shoes are hard to come by; however, handbags—lots of those. She has a vintage Boy Scout backpack that is very cool. And an LL Bean tote that goes to conventions and trips.

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

    Vicki is always looking for new handbags. Even if money was no object, she is a pro shopper like me, and she will be looking for a good value no matter what she bought. But sometimes, you gotta go with the price because it is what you want.

    Where to buy Temporarily Out of Luck

    Publisher The Wild Rose Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Temporarily-Luck-Hattie-Cooks-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08T7YSSRJ/

    Vicki Batman Social Media

    Vicki Batman has sold many romantic comedy works to magazines, several publishers, and most recently, two humorous romantic mysteries. Along the way, she has picked up awards and bestsellers. Avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Chocaholic. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Most days begin with her hands set to the keyboard and thinking "What if??"

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  • Contemporary,  Pockets and Purses

    Read the #ContemporaryRomance The Right Choice by Fiona McGier #RLFblog

    Read the #ContemporaryRomance The Right Choice by Fiona McGier #RLFblogA bride feels disrespected on her wedding day, so she runs out of the church in the new contemporary romance, The Right Choice by Fiona McGier. Two men want to marry her–but which should she choose?

    Fiona, 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 Right Choice.

    The Right Choice by Fiona McGier

    Genre Contemporary

    Book heat level R

    Veterinarian Pamela Wilson always used to run away from home to get attention from her status-conscious, preoccupied parents. Years ago she met a man who loved her unreservedly, but her parents didn’t approve of his blue-collar job, so she ran away from him too. When the ambitious lawyer she’s marrying answers a phone call while she’s walking down the aisle, it’s the last straw! She runs away again, this time to a cabin her parents don’t know about, owned by the mechanic. Does he still own it and is he still single? Will she finally stop running away and make the right choice for her future?

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

    What does your character always carry?

    Pamela always carries her IDs and some money.

    What does your character dislike carrying but has to?

    Pamela isn’t fond of cell phones. She has to carry one for work, since she owns her own veterinary practice. But she has an answering service for emergency calls. She hates how dependent her fiance is on his phone. And to preclude anyone from using the phone’s GPS to track her, when she runs away, she leaves her phone on top of her wedding dress, in the limo, after she runs into her practice to change clothes.

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

    Pamela usually carries both–she likes to have some cash for small purchases. But this time, she has to withdraw a lot of money, because she’s “on the lam” and doesn’t want anyone to be able to locate her based on any credit records.

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

    She has business cards in her wallet, to pass out to prospective clients.

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

    No, but this time she also brings along her tote bag with a change of clothing in it. She always has a couple of spare tee shirts, shorts, jeans, and underwear in her office at her practice, for when her patients might be “over-excited” while at the vet.

    Questions for the Character to Answer About the Author

    What does your author always carry?

    She has a very small Vera Bradley purse that is actually little larger than a wallet, but it has a shoulder strap.

    What does your author dislike carrying but has to?

    Her cell phone. She doesn’t like them any more than I do. In fact, she still has a flip-phone, because texting and calling is all she ever does with it.

    What does your author carry for luck?

    She’s always got a few business cards with her author name, her blog link, and some other info about her books. Some of them have are pierced with a pin that says, “Reading is Sexy.” She loves to give those away!

    How organized is your author’s backpack / purse?

    Very! It’s so small it’s got very little room for much besides IDs, credit cards, some cash, the business cards, and a tiny tube of hand sani.

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

    She’s been into Vera Bradley stuff for years. One of her sons gives her a gift card every year for her birthday, so she can buy a new tiny purse. She’s also got bigger bags for various purposes, like duffel bags for camping, and one always packed with toiletries for when she travels.

    Where to buy The Right Choice

    Publisher https://www.extasybooks.com/978-1-4874-3078-8-the-right-choice/
    Universal link https://books2read.com/u/mdlrdZ
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L2YJKZY
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-right-choice-fiona-mcgier/1137913524?ean=9781487430795
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-right-choice/id1540768661?mt=11&id=1540768661&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-right-choice-21
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1055867

    Fiona McGier Social Media

    I sub in high schools during the school year. Otherwise I’m writing and blogging about my books–and reading. Not only do I write erotic romance, I love to read it too.
    I often read while camping with my long-time HEA. Our four adult kids sometimes join us. Shinrin-yoku is forest bathing in Japanese, and as long as there’s no snow on the ground, that’s where I’ll be and what I’ll be doing–as often as possible.
    I also enjoy sewing–mostly masks these days– crocheting afghans to keep my loved ones warm, and baking–cookies, muffins, and especially pies. I’m known for my never-fail pie crust, so I put the recipe on my website under the pies tab, along with some of my family’s favorites, that I featured in one of my books that had a heroine who baked lots of pies.
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