Author Interviews

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  • Contemporary,  Free Book Friday,  Regency,  Science Fiction,  Suspense

    Read free: Lies and Solace by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #Suspense

    Read free: Lies and Solace by Jana Richards @JanaRichards_ #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SuspenseIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Grab a new read and join us for a collection of free downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Lies and Solace by Jana Richards. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday – and a new read

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some Kindle Unlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

    When you sign up for a newsletter, you are signing up ONLY for that author’s newsletter, not a list of authors who will all then email you. You can unsubscribe at any time, however, please do not mark these emails as spam. When you sign up, you give your permission for the author to email you. Thank you, and enjoy the books!

    Lies and Solace by Jana Richards

    She can’t live with one more lie. He can’t tell the truth.
    Harper Lindquist is convinced she’s found the answer to her financial prayers. Unless she pours cash into crumbling Solace Lake Lodge, she’ll lose her family’s legacy. Her would-be savior arrives in the middle of a Minnesota blizzard and she’s determined to prove to her reluctant, and trapped, financier the lodge is a sound investment. But Harper isn’t completely honest with him. And she has no idea the lake is hiding secrets of its own.
    Ethan James is a liar, but his money is very real. He isn’t convinced a broken-down inn is a smart investment opportunity. But the more he understands Harper’s dreams and desires, the more he wants to be the man to make them come true. The trauma in both their pasts means neither can fully trust the other. They must find the courage to love, to trust, and to accept, or yesterday’s sorrows will keep them apart.
    Download your free book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079TDDSY4
    Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079TDDSY4
    Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079TDDSY4
    Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B079TDDSY4
    Free for a limited time. Get your copy today.

    Programmed To Please by Jenna IvesRead free: Programmed to Please by Jenna Ives #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFi

    Very human Tau Cetus police agent Jai Turner goes undercover as a Beautiful Dolls sex robot in order to bring down the planet’s most notorious arms dealer, Marque Callex. The police have never been able to get close to Callex, and Jai’s assignment is to coax information out of Marque on his illicit dealings – information that will lead to his conviction.
    Reclusive arms dealer Marque Callex only accepted an invitation from Beautiful Dolls because with his deadly line of work – and the dangerous secrets he’s keeping – he can’t afford to let a real woman into his life.
    But neither Jai nor Marque are what they seem, and their week together has consequences neither expect.
    HOLT Medallion merit award-winner
    Editorial Reviews
    I enjoyed reading this quirky, interesting and fast-paced futuristic romance. With all of the twists and turns, I couldn’t help turning the pages and desperately wanting to know how things would pan out. I thoroughly enjoyed Programmed To Please and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this book. — 4.5 stars, Just Erotic Romance Reviews
    Quirky, fun, and action-packed. It was DEFINITELY worth the read! — Smitten By Reading
    Download your free book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HFJRY1W/
    This is a permafree book.

    Read free: Facets of Love by Effrosyni Moschoudi #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #RomanceFacets of Love by Effrosyni Moschoudi

    Treat yourself today to this uplifting collection of short stories that highlight various kinds of love. Not just romantic love, but also love for family, pets, and country. Facets of Love will introduce you to stunning locations around Greece. The whimsical fantasy elements contained in some of the stories are bound to enchant you! Bonus: five short stories by fabulous Greek and American authors set in Greece, France and the States.
    Download your copy here: http://effrosyniwrites.com/yours-for-free/
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    Reforming a Rake by Mageela TrocheRead free: Reforming a Rake by Mageela Troche #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #Historical

    The debutante wants to have fun.
    Lady Cordelia Blaise plans to relish every delight a London Season has to offer.
    Cordelia never expected she’d be Reforming a Rake…
    The Earl of Bradford is a notorious rake whose name is on the lips of all English, most Welsh and some Highlanders. The man can seduce a woman with a look and that look is aimed at her.
    Though, his kisses may stir her desires she won’t abandon her plans to enjoy the glittering delights of a Regency season.
    Then again, she never expected to fall in love…
    Download your free book: http://mageelatroche.com/
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    Read free: Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFiEndure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
    Download your new read: https://kayelleallen.com/bro
    (requires newsletter sign up)

    Cover model for Endure: Nik Nitsvetov (courtesy of DepositPhotos.com)

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  • Is It True,  Suspense

    Is It True: All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKade @‪ViviMackade #RLFblog #romanticsuspense

    Is It True: All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKade @‪ViviMackade #RLFblog #romanticsuspenseWelcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Viviana MacKade, author of All Those Miles I Walked, a contemporary romantic suspense. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    All Those Miles I Walked by Viviana MacKade

    Genre Contemporary romantic suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
    At eighteen, DJ had to make a choice–her heart or her dreams. Neither was wrong, yet either would break her heart. She chose the world. Over a decade later, she returns to Crescent Creek and to the one regret she’s ever had–Scott. Scott’s always been steady as a rocky reef. He’d loved once and when she’d left, his strong heart had crumbled like a sandcastle. Now DJ is back, and Scott wants nothing to do with her. The problem? They share Eva, a close friend of both, and now Eva needs their help. Because of her, he’s stuck with DJ and he’d be damned, the woman still gets under his skin. DJ is a free spirit who needs the road under her feet. Scott is a family man who wants to groom his roots. With danger on their doorstep and a baby to keep safe, how much are they willing to compromise for love?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No, it’s my third.
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes, Crescent Creek Series
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    No, I don’t sleep much anyway
    you did research for this book?
    Yes
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    No
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. It’s mostly a contemporary, but it has a dash of suspense as well.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes. Italian and English
    you grew up where you live now?
    No, I grew up in Italy and now live in Florida.
    you love to read?
    YES
    you are never late?
    True, and it bugs my husband endlessly.
    you love pizza?
    True. Come on.
    you love sushi?
    No. I’m not into any fishy things, raw or cooked.
    you have a pet?
    No. I used to live on a farm, though. Back then we had a lot of them.

    Where to buy All Those Miles I Walked

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BDMYSTP

    Viviana MacKade Social Media

    Beach bum and country music addicted, Viviana lives in a small Floridian town with her husband and her son, her die-hard fans and personal cheer squad. She spends her days between typing on her beloved keyboard, playing in the pool with her boy, and eating whatever her husband puts on her plate (the guy is that good, and she really loves eating). Besides beaching, she enjoys long walks, horse-riding, hiking, and pretty much whatever she can do outside with her family.
    Website http://www.viviana-mackade.blog/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011982152461
    Twitter https://twitter.com/ViviMackade
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/default/e/B01KKY6WLQ/

     

  • Contemporary,  Erotic,  Is It True

    Is It True: Marriage, Mobsters, and the Marine by Kryssie Fortune @KryssieFortune #RLFblog #Contempory #romance

    Is It True: Marriage, Mobsters, and the Marine by Kryssie Fortune @KryssieFortune #RLFblog #Contempory #romanceWelcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Kryssie Fortune, author of Marriage, Mobsters, and the Marine, a contemporary, erotic romance. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Marriage, Mobsters and the Marine) by Kryssie Fortune

    Genre Contemporary, erotic romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Abigail Montgomery, a small-town schoolteacher with zero self-confidence, longs for the loving family she never had.
    Each month she attends a masked BDSM club, but her next visit will be her last. If she doesn’t marry within the next year, her military brother won’t inherit Montgomery Hall. Desperate, she advertises for a husband.
    Jared Armstrong, a former Marine sharpshooter and occasional Dom, needs $125,000 to get his family out of a hole. His solution – to marry Abigail Montgomery for her money. His only regret is his wife won’t accept his spanking lifestyle.
    Soon, Abigail dreams of making their marriage real, but she promised Jared a divorce two-years after their wedding. Can they share some Christmas magic as their relationship faces extortion threats, a kidnapping, and an attempted murder? Or will Jared walk away and break her heart?

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?
    No. My first book is a paranormal romance, To Wed a Werewolf. That led to a series full of hot werewolves, sexy vampires, and one cursed Fae who rides a dragon
    this book is part of a series?
    Yes. Marriage Mobsters and the Marine is the first novella in my Heroes of Westhorpe Ridge series. Each one features a former military man finding love in the small North Carolina town of Westhorpe Ridge. Although there are recurring characters, each book can be read as a standalone romance.
    you lost sleep while writing this book?
    Yes. My main publisher has shut its doors, but before they did, they put out requests for three linked stories.
    I’m the sort of girl who’s always late to the party. I couldn’t think of anything that met their full criteria. Then, six weeks before the submission deadline, I had three stories in my head. I’ve never written so fast or burned so much midnight oil.
    The fourth book in the series is a full-length novel, and I took my time over that.
    you did research for this book?
    Yes. I knew nothing about the American military and very little about North Carolina – except that it has a history of pirates. (That really mattered in the third book of the series – Desire, Deceit, and the Doctor.) Plus it has a beautiful coastline. Since Sean, the hero of Sex, Scandal and the Sheriff is a former navy Seal I needed that.
    Fortunately, I have lots of Facebook friends in North Carolina who didn’t mind me hounding them with questions. I did worry I’d get American agents hammering on my door when I started researching military bases in North Carolina, though.
    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
    There’s Duffy, Sean’s dog. He’s a collie and crops up in the first three books. He’s important in Desire Deceit and the Doctor since he helps save a child who had fallen over a cliff.
    this book has more than one genre?
    Yes. I like my stories to feature more than just scorching hot sex. Each book is an adventure and romance.
    you speak more than one language?
    Yes, badly. I learned French in school and can make myself understood in France if I have to. I prefer to point and smile, though.
    you grew up where you live now?
    No. I grew up in a housing estate in Leeds, West Yorkshire. There was plenty of green space and loads of trees to climb. I stayed in Leeds until I retired then moved to the Yorkshire Coast. A few of my paranormal romances start in Whitby or Scarborough, close to my new home.
    you love to read?
    Yes. I’d get withdrawal symptoms if I didn’t have a fully loaded kindle.
    you are never late?
    No, not if I can help it.
    you love pizza?
    Yes, as long as it’s homemade. I love breadmaking, and pizza base is a doddle. Then we get creative with the toppings.
    you love sushi?
    No. I don’t mind vegetable sushi, but the thought of raw fish – other than smoked salmon – turns my stomach.
    you have a pet?
    No, but I’d like one. I a Welsh Terrier as child. He looked like a teddy bear on legs, but he was as fierce as he was small (14 inches). When the kids were little we had cats, and I’d have another now, but we shoot off to babysit grandkids on a monthly basis. It’s not fair on the animal to constantly put it in kennels.

    Where to buy Marriage, Mobsters and the Marine

    Amazon www.amazon.com/Marriage-Mobsters-Marine-Heroes-Westhorpe-ebook/dp/B07DYZPF4C/
    Or read for free on Kindle Unlimited.

    Kryssie Fortune Social Media

    Kryssie Fortune writes the sort of hot sexy books she loves to read. If she can sneak a dragon into her paranormal books she will. Her paranormal heroes are muscular werewolves, arrogant Fae, or BDSM loving dragons.
    Kryssie likes her contemporary heroes ex-military and dominant. Her heroines are kick ass females who can hold their own against whatever life – or Kryssie – throws at them.
    Kryssie’s pet hates are unhappy endings, and a series that end on a cliff hanger.
    Her books are all standalone even when part of series. Plot always comes before sex, but when her heroines and heroes get together, the sex is explosive and explicit. One review called it downright sensual.
    Website http://kryssiefortune.wixsite.com/kryssie
    Blog  http://kryssiefortune.blogspot.co.uk/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/KryssieFortune
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KryssieFortune
    Pinterest http://bit.ly/1OGFnjc
    Goodreads http://bit.ly/2kxqabJ
    Amazon Author Page http://amzn.to/2hA0ZVO

  • Free Book Friday

    Find a new read with Nina Pierce and Garden of Serenity @NinaPierce #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFi

    Find a new read with Nina Pierce and Garden of Serenity @NinaPierce #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFiIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Grab a new read and join us for a collection of free downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Garden of Serenity by Nina Pierce. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday – and a new read

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some Kindle Unlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

    When you sign up for a newsletter, you are signing up ONLY for that author’s newsletter, not a list of authors who will all then email you. You can unsubscribe at any time, however, please do not mark these emails as spam. When you sign up, you give your permission for the author to email you. Thank you, and enjoy the books!

    Garden of Serenity by Nina Pierce

    What would you do if the one thing you thought you’d never need becomes the very thing you can’t live without?
    The human population of the 23rd century is dying. Mating with a male–even to fulfill the ancient law of procreation–is a distasteful task and one Healer, Jahara Khateri has successfully avoided … until now. Brenimyn is a gifted breeding instructor at the Garden of Serenity. Enslaved by the government and forced to submit to all females who request his services, he lives to find the one woman strong enough to fulfill his destiny and help him bring about social equality for all people. When the government finds their blossoming relationship a threat to their hierarchy, they will stop at nothing to keep these two revolutionaries from succeeding.
    Download your new read: http://a.co/bMNA2vy
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Willow Smoke (Riders Up #3) by Adriana KraftFind a new read with Adriana Kraft #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday

    When the chips are down, there’s nobody there. Willowy blond Daisy Matthews has survived the Chicago streets with this mantra but is unprepared for the much older Nick Underwood’s urgent pursuit. The wealthy businessman receives a thoroughbred in payment for a bad debt and is thrust into Daisy’s world.
    She teaches him about horse racing; he teaches her about love. When Daisy’s seamy brother-in-law threatens Nick’s safety, she doggedly tries to stop him by herself, but flees to the familiar streets when he attacks. Can Nick find her in time – and if he does, will she still want him?
    Download your new read: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N0DH13I
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Find a new read with Effrosyni Moschoudi #RLFblog #FreeBookFridayThe Necklace of Goddess Athena by Effrosyni Moschoudi

    Phevos, an ancient Greek, remembers very little from his childhood. What’s more, his mysterious father never explained how his mother disappeared years ago. When Phevos turns twenty, his father sends him on a time-traveling journey to modern-day Athens without telling him the reason. There, Phevos finds new friends, romantic love, and a trail of clues that lead to shocking revelations. Excited, he continues to unravel his family’s mysteries and soon realizes his father has set up an ingenious plan so their family can be whole again. This plan involves two Olympian gods and a war that’s been raging between them seemingly forever. One of the gods is out to help Phevos, the other, to destroy him. Will he escape the mortal danger and manage to fulfill his destiny?
    Download your new read: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I5GXHCO
    Free for a limited time. Get your copy today. Always free on KindleUnlimited

    Daughter of the Twin Moons (Twin Moons Saga 1) by Holly BargoFind a new read with Holly Bargo #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday

    Cancer. The terminal diagnosis paralyzes Catriona. Both saved and imperiled, she must navigate a new, immortal life as mate to the Captain of the Seelie Palace Guard.
    In obedience to the oracle’s command, Thelan abducts a human woman and takes her to the Deepwood where she is unmade and remade by ancient magic. Thus given his mate, he quickly finds himself enamored of her spirit, intelligence, and uncommon beauty. She arouses his passion and challenges both his control and authority at every turn. Thelan needs to win the heart and trust of this untraditional female whom he’s determined to keep and protect from those who covet control over the moon-born’s legendary influence.
    Catriona resents the lack of choice. She also resents not knowing the rules that now govern her life in this realm of myth and impossibility. Forging her own path and upsetting ancient tradition, she befriends the mysterious archivist, learns to live in a sentient palace, talks to dragons, and discovers a puzzling attraction to cats. And she must come to terms with the handsome and powerful fae male who claims her as his own and stirs her blood like none other.
    Download your new read: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBNZX84
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Determined Prince: A Qurilixen World Novel (Captured by a Dragon-Shifter Book 1) Michelle M Pillow

    Find a new read with Michelle M Pillow #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFiDragon-shifter Prince Kyran has studied the Earth people and is ready to assimilate. Female shifters are all but going extinct on his planet of Qurilixen, and his people are desperate for mates—so much so they’re taking matters into their own hands. What better place to find a woman than Earth? After all, dragon-shifters had come from there centuries ago. Surely a human female would be honored to be selected by one as fine and fierce as himself.
    Download your new read: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RNDCND4/
    Free for a limited time. Get your copy today.

    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle AllenFind a new read with Kayelle Allen #RLFblog #FreeBookFriday #SciFi

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
    Download your new read: https://kayelleallen.com/bro
    (requires newsletter sign up)

    Cover model for Endure: Nik Nitsvetov (courtesy of DepositPhotos.com)

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  • Book Release,  Medieval

    Gift of Honor (Knights of Honor Book 8) by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #NewRelease #medievalromance

    Gift of Honor (Knights of Honor Book 8) by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #NewRelease #medievalromanceAlexa Aston, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

    Gift of Honor (Knights of Honor Book 8)

    Genre: medieval romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
    Two outcasts come together and find the gift of love…
    1387 A.D. – As a royal guardsman to King Richard II, Sir Hal de Montfort places duty above all else. When a royal rebellion threatens the king’s power, Hal is caught up in a political game and winds up losing everything dear to him. Broken in spirit and stripped of all knightly possessions, he begins the long journey to Kinwick, his parents’ home.
    Because Lady Elinor Swan wasn’t the expected male heir, her unforgiving father exiles her from Whitley after her mother dies in childbirth. Elinor is taken in by the estate’s falconer and spends years training to be a falconer herself. She rescues Hal when he is injured by highwaymen. As he heals physically and she teaches him about working with raptors, Hal regains his confidence and becomes a better man than the charming, lighthearted knight of the royal court he’d once been.
    Will Elinor learn how to fit into a world she’s never been a part of—especially after she fears she will be blamed for the death of a noblewoman who bore her a grudge?
    Join Hal and Elinor as they learn about each other and what counts most in life.
    *Each book in the Knights of Honor series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
    Series Order:
    Book #1 Word of Honor
    Book #2 Marked by Honor
    Book #3 Code of Honor
    Book #4 Journey to Honor
    Book #5 Heart of Honor
    Book #6 Bold in Honor
    Book #7 Love and Honor
    Book #8 Gift of Honor
    Why did you write this book?
    This is part of my Knights of Honor series, and I’m giving all of Geoffrey and Merryn de Montfort’s children their own love stories. I enjoyed writing for Hal de Montfort when he was a toddler in Code of Honor and am delighted to write him as a mature knight who finds his soul mate in falconer Elinor Swan.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Hands down, it’s historical romance—but I also enjoy thrillers, mysteries, and suspense.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    I will always adore Miss Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’ve been asked by Kathryn Le Veque and Eliza Knight to contribute a romance to their Pirates of Britannia, so I’m deep into writing about pirates at the moment! God of the Seas will come out in January 2019 as a part of the Pirates of Britannia World. It will serve as a prequel to a three-book medieval trilogy, The King’s Cousins.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I’ll be finishing up my Knights of Honor series in 2018. Path to Honor, Nan de Montfort’s story, will be released in September, and Jessimond de Montfort will get her HEA in November’s Return to Honor.

    Where to buy Gift of Honor

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/2taUfnS

    Alex Aston Social Media

    Alexa Aston is the author of The Knights of Honor, a medieval romance series that takes place in 14th century England and centers on the de Montfort family. Each standalone romance focuses on the code of chivalry that bound knights of this era.
    A native Texan, Alexa lives with her husband in a Dallas suburb, where she eats her fair share of dark chocolate and plots out stories while she walks every morning. She enjoys reading, watching movies, and can’t get enough of Fixer Upper or Game of Thrones. Alexa also writes historical romance and romantic suspense novels as Lauren Linwood.
    Website: https://alexaaston.com/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexaAston
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authoralexaaston/
    Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/alexa-aston
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15846438.Alexa_Aston
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/alexaaston
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  • Book Release,  Suspense

    Tatia’s Tattoo by Linda Brendle @LindaBrendle #RLFblog #NewRelease #LegalThriller

    Tatia's Tattoo by Linda Brendle @LindaBrendle #RLFblog #NewRelease #LegalThrillerLinda Brendle, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

    Tatia’s Tattoo by Linda Brendle

    Genre Legal Thriller
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    As a successful D.C. lawyer, Tatia’s mission in life was to destroy the sex trafficking trade in small-town America. She knew where to find it. She’d been there. With only apathetic foster parents to protect her, she fell prey to the local pimp. Trapped in the sordid underbelly of a small Texas town, she survived by sheer will. Her friendship with her fellow victim Cindy was the only light of humanity in the darkness until she saw a familiar face. Would Mrs. G, a mama bear of an attorney, still think she had strength and potential? Would Jesse, the young Christian tattoo artist and biker, still look at her with a twinkle in his eyes? Or would they both see only the mark of shame Eric had etched onto her forearm?
    Why did you write this book?
    I live in a tiny town in East Texas that feels isolated and safe from the world. Several years ago I was shocked when a couple gave a presentation at our church about their organization, one that fights the sex-trafficking trade in a slightly larger town about fifty miles from where I live. The name of the organization is For the Silent, and it is my hope that Tatia’s Tattoo will help give a voice to the exploited children and youth who cannot speak for themselves.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I’ve been a mystery fan since I discovered Agatha Christie when I was in the fifth grade.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    There are many, but the first one that comes to mind is Spenser, the main character in Robert B Parker’s Spenser Series.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I’m beginning edits on the rough draft of Fallen Angel Salvage, a sequel in which we visit Tatia and her family ten years later.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    I have a second memoir that is due to come out shortly after Tatia’s Tattoo, but I don’t have a release date yet. It is called Mom’s Long Good-Bye and is the “rest of the story” after my first memoir, A Long and Winding Road.

    Where to buy Tatia’s Tattoo

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tatias-Tattoo-Linda-Brendle/dp/1945455829

    Linda Brendle Social Media

    Linda first began to write during her years as a caregiver. After two memoirs, A Long and Winding Road and Mom’s Long Good-Bye, she ventured into the world of fiction. Tatia’s Tattoo will be followed soon by Fallen Angel Salvage, the continuing story of Tatia, her family, and Eric ten years later.
    In semi-retirement from the business world, Linda holds a part-time job as secretary for her church and an on-line position as an accounting specialist for BookPros. She also writes a column for the weekly newspaper in the tiny East Texas town where she and her husband David live with their feral cat Kitty.
    Blog https://lifeaftercaregiving.wordpress.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/LindaBrendle
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.brendle
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/brendle0068/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7933327.Linda_Brendle
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindabrendle/
    Amazon Author Page: http://goo.gl/YTfk2b