5 Easy Questions

An author interview with only five simple questions.

  • 5 Easy Questions,  Contemporary

    Mr.Right Now by @AuthorKristina #RLFblog #fridayreads @ShadesBundle

    Kristina Knight author of Mr. Right Now, part of the Shades
    of Desire bundle answers five easy questions to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    Once upon a time, Kristina Knight
    spent her days running from car crash to fire to meetings with local
    police–no, she wasn’t a troublemaker, she was a journalist. Her career took
    her all over the United States, writing about everything from a serial killer’s
    capture to the National Finals Rodeo. Along the way she found her very own
    Knight in Shining Cowboy Boots and an abiding love for romance novels. And just
    like the characters from her favorite books, she’s living her own happily ever
    after.
    Kristina writes sassy contemporary
    romance novels; her books have appeared on Kindle Best Seller Lists.
    What’s your favorite down-home
    family style meal?
    – Since it’s what I’m cooking today, I’m going with
    fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and iced tea to drink!
    What’s your favorite hashtag
    to watch on Twitter?
    #amreading or #fridayreads – I find SO MANY amazing
    books following those hashtags!
    What are your hobbies?
    – I love to sew. There is something so relaxing about matching fabric colors or
    even completely going against color type and making something crazy and wild. I
    get some of my best ideas when I’m sewing/quilting.
    When you read for pleasure,
    what kind of books do you choose?
    – My reading preferences are all over the
    place. Romances and mysteries are my go-to choices, but I love biographies,
    too. I just finished Rick Springfield’s autobiography “Late, Late At
    Night” and it was fab!
    If the hero of your latest
    book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?

    Hmmm….I’m going to go with Eric Church, “Give Me Back My Hometown”

    About the Book

    Title: Mr. Right Now, part of the Shades of Desire Boxed Set
    Genre contemporary romantic comedy
    Author Kristina Knight
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Best
    selling romance novelist Cassandra Cash has never been lucky in love, but her
    readers don’t know that. Her latest boyfriend has thrown her over, rumor has it
    for another man and Casey is tired of dealing with the reporters perched on her
    doorstep. She and her agent hatch a plan a weeklong cruise to get her out of
    the spotlight. But a reporter has followed Casey to Florida and is now on board
    with her. Is it Mason Drury, the handsome plumber who is coming on to her? Or
    is it Tyler Cash, the man everyone aboard ship thinks is Casey’s new husband?

    Buy This Book

    Publisher – Amazon Digital Services
    Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00VQYVU1M
    iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/shades-of-desire/id983263845?mt=11
     
    Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/shades-of-desire-2
     
    ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-shadesofdesire-1777727-166.html
     
    B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121700462?ean=2940152217230
     

    Author Social Media

    Handle: @ShadesBundle
    Hashtag: #shadesofdesire
  • 5 Easy Questions,  Contemporary

    Adele Downs author of Lip Service @Adele_Downs #RLFblog #contemporary

    5 Easy Questions

    Adele Downs author of Lip Service answers five easy questions
    to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    Adele Downs writes best-selling contemporary romance, some
    with a touch of magic, inside the office of her rural Pennsylvania home. She is
    a former journalist, published in newspapers and magazines inside the USA, UK,
    and Caribbean.
    Adele is an active member of Romance Writers of America and
    her local RWA chapter where she serves as a past-president. When Adele isn’t
    working on her current project, she can be found riding in her convertible or
    reading a book on the nearest beach.
    What’s your favorite down-home
    family style meal?
    Our family loves my homemade meatloaf with sides of mashed
    potatoes, peas, applesauce and a veggie. Total comfort food.
    What is your go-to meal
    when you dine out?
    I stick with basic grilled chicken Caesar salad with
    dressing on the side or baked seafood. Restaurant food has killer calories.
    When I want to let go, I eat Buffalo wings.
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    Any beach, anywhere it’s warm and sunny.
    Tell us about your
    favorite toy as a child.
    I had total Barbie love as a girl. My friends and I played
    with dolls.
    When you read for pleasure,
    what kind of books do you choose?
    I read romance, thrillers, and mysteries. I’ve read books
    since my early childhood  and still read
    every night before bed.

    About the Book

    Book Title: Lip Service
    Genre: Contemporary paranormal romance
    Author: Adele Downs
    Book heat level: R
    Jack Harris has loved
    Legs Anderson since they were kids. Now that he has her in his bed, he has no
    intention of letting her go. Aunt Ada has other ideas, even from the grave.
    GETTING BETWEEN JACK…
    Orphaned at a young age,
    Legs Anderson owes her Aunt Ada everything. The stoic old lady raised her, and
    Ada’s warnings about men—and the Harris boys in particular—have stuck, even
    after her death. Of course, that could be because Ada stuck around, too.
     â€¦AND HIS LEGS
    Patience is not one of
    Jack Harris’s virtues, and he’s waited too long to start a life with the woman
    he’s loved since childhood instead of them just knocking boots. Now Ada is
    interfering from beyond the grave, haunting the old Victorian house she
    bequeathed to her niece and reinforcing Legs’s fears of commitment. But Jack
    won’t give up. No matter what trouble may follow, the house will be renovated,
    Ada will learn to let go, Legs will put her money where her mouth is…and then
    Jack’ll put his lips everywhere else.

    Buy This Book

    Publisher  http://www.boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/lip-service
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Lip-Service-Adele-Downs-ebook/dp/B00WT1EA2W
    ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-lipservice-1792172-177.html
    iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/lip-service/id990711199?mt=11
    CreateSpace Coming Soon!

    Author Social Media

    Tsu https://www.tsu.co/Adele_Downs
  • 5 Easy Questions,  Science Fiction Romance

    5 Easy Questions: Amy Boyles Rendered @amyboylesauthor #RLFblog #dystopianromance

    Rendered 
    Amy Boyles author of Rendered answers five easy questions to
    help readers get to know her better.

    Author
    Bio

    After living in Chicago, Louisville and New York,
    Amy finally settled in North Alabama with her husband. Along with writing, she has
    a passion for cooking ridiculously fattening food and complaining about weight gain.
    She loves to connect with readers.
    What’s your favorite down-home
    family style meal?
    I’m from the South and
    though neither of my parents are from the area, they relocated us here when I was
    five. However, it wasn’t until I was well into my twenties that I started eating
    the down-home food. My favorite meal, without exception, would have to be Turkey
    or Chicken and Cornbread dressing. Dear Lord. If you’ve never had cornbread dressing,
    you haven’t lived. Seriously. I’ve made it enough times that I don’t use a recipe
    anymore, but if you’ve never made it and you love to eat—find a recipe and try it.
    Hopefully, you’ll thank me for the recommendation.
    What is your go-to meal
    when you dine out?
    Dining out? What’s that?
    I have a toddler and am expecting another child, so I don’t get to do that anymore!
    That question just depresses me. Just kidding. If I remember correctly, my go-to
    meal used to be Chicken Tikka Masala at just about any Indian restaurant. I love
    it. From what I understand, it’s not an authentic Indian meal, but seriously it’s
    so freakin’ good it makes me happy just to think about it. Eating some of that with
    warm naan bread and I’m in heaven. At least for the twenty or so minutes it’ll take
    me to eat it.
    Who is your “book
    boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
    This is such an easy question!
    Hands down, my book boyfriend is Daemon Sadie from Anne Bishop’s The Black Jewels
    Trilogy. If you’d asked me this maybe three years ago I would’ve said Richard Rahl
    from the Sword of Truth series because there’s something honest in his altruism.
    But once I read Daughter
    of the Blood and experienced the raw pain and deep suffering of Sadie, I was absolutely
    won over. His character undergoes such an incredible arc over the span of that book
    —from practically broken and brooding to being someone full of wondrous joy. It’s
    an awesome journey to have been a part of. And he’s so sexy! It’s not even overt—he
    simply is. Oh! And he’s dangerous, too! I wouldn’t want to cross paths with him.
    If you’ve never read the book. Go. Buy. It. Now. Sadie is worth every cent.
    Tell us about your favorite
    toy as a child.
    Ok, so I had this Wonder
    Woman doll that I loved. Adored. I also had Wonder Woman underoos (aging myself,
    I know) that I wore as a bathing suit. Why? Because I loved them. No, I didn’t care
    that they were underwear. They signified Wonder Woman, and that was all that mattered.
    Anyhoo, I had this Wonder
    Woman doll. Loved her…and then I lost her. I don’t know where. I probably left her
    in a store or a bathroom or something. But I remember that I dreamed about getting
    another doll because I adored her so much. I dreamt that I received this gift at
    Christmas. Funny thing is, I don’t remember if I ever got another doll, all I remember
    is I lost her and then dreamed I got her back. Ha! That’s sort of the story of a
    romance novel, isn’t it? Two people come together, then something keeps them from
    each other and then they wind up together in the end. Amen to that.
    When you read for pleasure,
    what kind of books do you choose?
    I’ll read anything. Mostly.
    I read romance—contemporary, historical, whatever catches my eye, but I mainly just
    want a great story. Something that takes me for a ride. I think that’s why I read
    a lot of fantasy. I want to live in a world and become part of it, learn how the
    magic works and be surprised by the twists and turns that great fantasy writers
    throw into their novels.
    What I don’t read a lot
    of is crime/mystery/suspense. Not because I don’t like it, but because I’m not as
    familiar with the genre. By all means, if any readers have suggestions for great
    books in those categories, throw them my way. I’d love to have more books to fill
    my Kindle.

    About
    the Book

    Title Rendered (A Dark
    Revolution Novella – Book Two)
    Genre Romance, dystopian
    Author Amy Boyles
    Book heat level (based
    on movie ratings): R
    Ten years ago, Drian Becker underwent the Rendering, a humiliating body
    exam imposed upon the masses by her father, a commander in the Patriot Army. Being
    a high ranking official’s daughter, Drian thought she was safe from the practice—not
    so. Her father’s betrayal left her emotionally scarred and dishonored.
    It’s now 2098. Drian hasn’t thought about the Rendering since she became
    leader of a rebel faction—mostly because she’s an expert at hiding her feelings
    behind a thick outer wall of badass attitude.
    All that changes when Colvin Hinton walks into her camp. With his easy
    swagger and even easier demeanor, Colvin makes being a rebel look good enough to
    taste. But when Drian finds herself tangled in his charms she lets down her guard,
    giving an old enemy the chance to take her out once and for all.
    If loving a man is this dangerous, would Drian have been better off remaining
    in the clutches of her father and living with the scars of being Rendered?

    Buy This
    Book

    Publisher self/ladybugbooks
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UB8I4UE

    Other books by Amy Boyles

    Unlikely Rebel (A Dark Revolution Novella – Book One), available
    in the Mistaken Identities Anthology. Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Mistaken-Identities-Highlander-Remembering-Unlikely-ebook/dp/B00SUDGSPU
    Upcoming books by Amy
    Amy Boyles
    Baited (A Dark Revolution Novella – Book Three), available in
    April 2015

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  • 5 Easy Questions,  Modern Western

    Barbara White Daille Cowboy’s Little Surprise @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #cowboys

    Barbara White Daille author of The Cowboy’s Little Surprise answers
    five easy questions to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny U.S.
    Southwest, where they don’t mind the lizards in their front yard but could do without
    the scorpions in the bathroom.
    A writer from the age of nine and a novelist since eighth grade,
    Barbara is now an award-winning author with a number of novels to her credit.
    The first book in The Hitching Post Hotel series, The Cowboy’s
    Little Surprise, debuts in April 2015, followed by A Rancher of Her Own in July
    and an as-yet-untitled book in December.
    When you read for pleasure,
    what kind of books do you choose?
    Romance, romantic suspense, mystery. Sometimes YA. Whatever it
    is, I like something with a romantic relationship in it.
    What’s your favorite down-home
    family style meal?
    Pot roast with carrots, potatoes, onions, and brown gravy, with
    plenty of everything for leftovers. Yum!
    What is your go-to meal
    when you dine out?
    Really, Alaskan King crab legs, but since they’re pricey, I only
    do that if we’re celebrating something special. On a regular night out, anything
    Italian—lasagna, baked ziti, stuffed shells. A salad on the side. A full bread basket
    with warm olive oil and herbs. My only regret is most Italian restaurants don’t
    serve brownies or chocolate cake!
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    A condo near a beach, where we could take long walks at night,
    view the stars and listen to the surf. Nearby, there would have to be good restaurants,
    an ice cream parlor, and a shop that sold decadent chocolate desserts. And of course,
    I’d have to have access to many quiet, comfortable spots where I could curl up with
    a book.
    Tell us about your favorite
    toy as a child.
    My favorite toy was a book. I don’t mean to “cheat,”
    but I wasn’t into much of anything else. I spent all my free time reading—and wish
    I could still do that now. A book was always at the top of my list when anyone asked
    what I wanted for my birthday or Christmas, and I loved loved LOVED getting the
    next Bobbsey Twins or Nancy Drew or Trixie Belden in the series.

    About the Book

    Title The Cowboy’s Little Surprise
    Genre Contemporary Romance
    Author Barbara White Daille
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    The Cowboy’s Little Surprise by Barbara White Daille
    The Long Way Home
    A guy like Cole Slater is hard to forget. Tina Sanchez should
    know—for years since high school she’s tried to bury the pain of Cole’s cruel betrayal.
    But it’s impossible to ignore the man she sees reflected in her young son’s eyes
    now that Cole is back in her life—and about to meet the child he never knew he had.
    Returning home to New Mexico, Cole is determined to put his playboy
    reputation to rest. Especially now that he knows there’s a little boy looking up
    to him. And seeing Tina again reignites all the feelings Cole ran from as a teen.
    Despite his fear that he can’t be the man Tina deserves, he’s determined to try.
    For his son’s sake—and his own.

    Buy This Book

    Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cowboys-little-surprise-barbara-white-daille/1120323490?ean=9780373755646
    Books-a-Million http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Cowboys-Little-Surprise/Barbara-White-Daille/9780373755646?id=6188230701440
    IndieBound http://www.indiebound.org/book/9780373755646

    Author Social Media

    Amazon
    Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Barbara-White-Daille/e/B002J6B0QQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1422840898&sr=8-1

  • 5 Easy Questions,  Regency

    5 Easy Questions: Alanna Lucas When We Dance @alannalucas27 #RLFblog #historical

    When We Dance 
    Alanna Lucas author of When We Dance answers five easy
    questions to help readers get to know her better.
    Author Bio
    Alanna Lucas is a historical romance author, who loves
    writing historical romance just as much as she loves reading them. When not
    daydreaming of her next hero Alanna can be found reading, spending time with
    family, or plotting her next travel destination.
    Alanna is a member of the Romance Writers of America, East
    Valley Authors, The Beau Monde, and Celtic Hearts Romance Writers. She makes
    her home in Southern California with her family. She loves to hear from
    readers.
    What’s your favorite down-home family style meal?
    Italian food- lots of pasta, a variety of cheeses, and don’t
    forget the wine ;-)
    What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
    In-n-Out. It is a hamburger place in California.
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    I love going to Europe, especially The Netherlands (I have
    family there)
    When you read for pleasure, what kind of books do you
    choose?
    I like to read about history whether nonfiction or fiction.
    I guess it is a good thing I write historical romance.
    If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone,
    what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
    Monster by Imagine Dragons
    About the Book
    Title When We Dance
    Genre historical romance-Regency
    Author Alanna Lucas
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Nigel Rochefort succeeds at everything he attempts, but
    burying his family in scandal and breaking up a wedding while seducing the
    bride is not quite what he had in mind. Nor was finding true love.
    Step By Step
    Miss Artemisia Germayne is used to gossip. She is far from
    the ton’s version of an ideal beauty. Worse still, she cannot dance. But when
    she finds herself in the uncomfortable predicament of abandonment on her
    wedding day, embarrassed and humiliated she retreats to the country.
    Nigel Rochefort, second son of the Earl of Monfort, has
    always taken his good fortune for granted, so when the woman for whom he has a
    secret tendre is about to marry his friend, the only logical thing to do is
    break up the wedding. But that scandal is only the start. The bride’s sister
    has also disappeared, and Nigel must first clear his name to assure Artemisia’s
    affections. As he gives chase, many truths are yet to be learned. This is no
    simple country dance or game of seduction but an unstoppable waltz of
    desire—and true love.
    Buy This Book
    Publisher http://www.boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/when-we-dance
    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/When-We-Dance-Alanna-Lucas-ebook/dp/B00O3M4GKG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412557731&sr=8-1&keywords=alanna+lucas
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/when-we-dance-alanna-lucas/1120440793?ean=2940046207859
    Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/when-we-dance-1
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  • 5 Easy Questions,  Paranormal

    5 Easy Questions: Anita Cox author of Pursuing Grace @AuthorAnitaCox #RLFblog #PNR

    Pursuing Grace 
    Anita Cox author of Pursuing Grace answers five easy questions
    to help readers get to know her better.

    Author Bio

    International best-selling author, Anita Cox has been writing
    general fiction for nearly a decade. In 2012 she strapped on a new name for a new
    genre and jumped head first into writing erotic romance.
    Anita Cox’s erotic debut series Dirty White Candy was picked
    up by Liquid Silver Books in 2013. In 2014, she became a Director for the Erotic
    Author’s Guild. Her altruistic nature found its purpose, assisting other erotic
    authors with issues specific to the genre.
    Genres/subject matter you can expect to see from Anita: Contemporary,
    Ménage, Erotic Romance, Paranormal Romance, Erotic Suspense and all things naughty.
    What’s your favorite hashtag
    to watch on Twitter?
    Because I find the 1st Amendment very important, I watch #notchilled
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    I get to take the perfect vacation every year. The husband and
    I rent a small cabin and spend an entire week on a lake. There’s no cell phone reception,
    no television, no laptop. It’s just us having a ton of fun and relaxing as we escape
    the insanity of day-to-day life. We may or may not be competitive about the actual
    fishing part.
    Tell us about your favorite
    toy as a child.
    Outside. I know, that’s not very exciting but I enjoyed playing
    outdoors using my imagination. I grew up on a family farm and played with my cousin
    daily. I was usually Spiderman and he was a random bad guy. I don’t know how I managed
    not to get impaled by rusty metal while “scaling” barrels and anything
    else I could find.
    What are your hobbies?
    Fishing remains my most favorite hobby. It has been an excellent
    skill to teach my daughter and try to teach my son ( who doesn’t care how to tie
    a proper fisherman’s knot.) I also really enjoy gardening. Next to making babies,
    it’s the best way to create life.
    If the heroine of your
    latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for her?
    Barracuda by Heart

    About the Book

    Title: Pursuing Grace, Shifter Chronicles, Prequel
    Genre: Erotic Paranormal Romance
    Author: Anita Cox
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Though Grace McGovern just graduated college, she’s restless,
    and to top it off, she finds herself single and unsatisfied with relationships in
    general.
    Roman intends to claim Grace and make her his mate and part of
    his pack. He’s searched for her for five years and now she’s within his longing
    grasp, apart from one minor problem. She has no idea she’s a wolf.
    As Grace tries to identify and cope with her inner wolf, she
    also needs to figure out the unprecedented and undeniable pull Roman has on her.
    Could he finally offer her the fulfilling relationship for which she’s been yearning?

    Buy This Book

    Publisher: The Prequel is self-published, but the series is in
    the hands of Syn Publishing. This book is also FREE.
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121380307?ean=9781508658412
    Are https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-pursuinggrace-1748291-348.html

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