Quick and Fun
Quick and fun questions, designed to introduce authors to readers.
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Two Truths and A Lie from the Lawbreakers Box Set by Daryl Devore @daryldevore #RLFblog #contemporary
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.
Two Truths and A Lie from the Lawbreakers Box Set
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Restricted
If you love hot billionaire romances, then this is a must read.
From the author of the Two Hearts One Love Trilogy, multi-published, hot romance author Daryl Devoré’s latest book revolves around deceit, betrayal, passion and the theft of a multi-million-dollar, rare, red diamond.
As if multiple planes crashes, a car accident, and a concussion isn’t enough, carefree Byn and straight-lace billionaire, Mark clash over Byn’s need for independence and Mark’s struggle with guilt pushing him in the opposite direction of love. When an art forger, an art thief and a ninety-year-old woman get involved the chance for true love for Byn and Mark fades.
All is lost until a children’s game is their only hope.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
I only write romance, but the sub-genres are endless – from contemporary to medieval from sweet to hot.
How do you come up with ideas?…
Usually my imagination, but for this box set we had a theme of a lawbreaker that we had to work the story around.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
I have absolutely no idea. I’ve never thought about it. I guess the fun of letting my imagination run wild. Society like to place us in boxes. Make us conform to rules. But even inside a box my imagination is free.
When did you write your first book?…
In gr 10 – in a creative writing class. It is hilarious to read – it’s so bad.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Ocean
City life or country life? Country life
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? CatsWhere to buy Two Truths and A Lie
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791KJYF9
Daryl Devore Social Media
Two writers in one. Daryl Devoré writes hot romances with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Victoria Adams is Daryl Devoré’s alter ego when she’s inspired to write sweet romances with little to no heat.
Daryl lives in an old farmhouse in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, a black cat named Licorice and some house ghosts. Her daughter is grown and has flown the nest. Daryl loves to take long walks on her quiet country road or snowshoe across the back acres, and in the summer, kayak along the St. Lawrence River. She has touched a moon rock, a mammoth, and a meteorite. She’s been deep in the ocean in a submarine, flown high over Niagara Falls in a helicopter, and used the ladies room in a royal palace. Life’s an adventure and Daryl’s having fun living it.
Blog http://daryldevore.blogspot.ca
Twitter http://twitter.com/daryldevore
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daryl-Devore/280168402052520
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/daryldevore/
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/DarylDevore
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B004TJ1354You May Also Like
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Gray’s Promise (King Security #2) by Anni Fife @AnniFifeAuthor #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
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.Gray’s Promise (A King Security Novel Book 2)
Genre: Steamy Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
A jealousy that destroys everything in its path…a love that refuses to die.
Zoey Morgan seems to have it all as a successful surgeon in Boston. However, perfection lies only on the surface. Plagued by nightmares and amnesia from a tragedy that ripped her family from her fourteen years ago, she finds the courage to reach out to the only man who can make her feel safe. She’s buried the memory of their love, but her heart—and her body—responds to the ex-marine in ways that are all too familiar.
Grayson “Gray” Walker’s heart shattered when Zoey chose another man over him. Since then, he’s built an impenetrable wall around his emotions. But from the moment she implodes back into his life, her vulnerability breaches his defenses. His skills as an elite member of the King Security team cannot shield him from the devastation of learning he might have left Zoey high and dry when she needed him most. Now, Gray must navigate the tripwire of helping her heal while protecting himself from being hurt again.
As the embers of their potent love reignite, an old threat awakens, leading to greater danger than ever before.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
For now, I’m focused on Steamy Romantic Suspense because I want to put all my energy and time into delivering stories about the characters that inhabit my King Security Series.
How do you come up with ideas?…
I’m lucky. The ideas for my stories come to me when I’m walking on the beach, hanging around the pool, or even daydreaming in bed. Also, reading a book or watching a movie or TV can trigger an idea. What I have learned is to not waste any time when the muse hits because as quickly as it comes it can go. So I always have a notepad and pen with me, and if not, I use my Note App on my iphone.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
Staying true to my characters. I want them to be alive for my readers and for that to happen, I have to do tons of work on character development. The good thing is, I’m a psychology nut, so I get high on fleshing out the intricacies of what makes my characters tick. I dig deep into their motives and try to analyze their actions from their own worldview. I do my best not to bring my own perspective into contention because I don’t want it to distort how a character reacts to any given situation or person.
When did you write your first book?…
2015 to 2016. It was published in November 2016.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather
Black or red? Black…and purple.
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton
Ocean or mountains? Oceans
City life or country life? Country Life (or preferably Beach Life!)
Party life or evening at home? Somewhere in between. LOL!
Dogs or cats? Definitely dogs.Where to buy Gray’s Promise (A King Security Novel Book 2)
Publisher https://wildcatalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-erotic/5486-gray-s-promise.html
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077KRRX15
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grays-promise-anni-fife/1127486541?ean=2940158745911
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/grays-promise/id1315176273?ls=1&mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/gray-s-promise
Bookstrand http://www.bookstrand.com/grays-promiseAnni Fife Social Media
Anni Fife is an exciting contemporary romance author who has already made her mark in the popular genre of Steamy Romantic Suspense. Her debut novel, Luke’s Redemption, has been acclaimed by critics and readers and was a Finalist in the 2017 RONE Awards. Anni says she credits Kristen Ashley as her guiding inspiration, and strives to make her characters equally as heart-wrenching and unforgettable. She is currently working on Eva’s Peace (King Security Book 3).
Anni closed the door on a successful career in television production to fulfill her lifelong passion, writing. In the space of a month, she shut her business, packed up her city life, and moved to a small seaside village. When she’s not writing, she can be found on the beach searching for pansy shells, or drinking red wine and gabbing with her gal posse.
If you want to know when Anni’s next book is releasing and be first to get regular updates and bonus treats, visit her website and sign up to join her POSSE.
Anni is published by The Wild Rose Press, and is a member of Romance Writers of America (RWA).
Website www.annifife.com
Blog http://annifife.com/blog/
Twitter https://twitter.com/AnniFifeAuthor
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AnniFifeAuthor/
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Axel by Bry Ann @authorbryann #RLFblog #romanticsuspense
Bry Ann, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. After we talk, I’ll ask for your bio and social media. Let’s jump in to a Quick and Fun answer session.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
Sort of. My books vary between suspense, romance and dark romance or sometimes blend of the three. I don’t usually vary from these genres though. Sometimes I try to but it never works out. Write what you love, right?:)
How do you come up with ideas?
My life and my problems, haha! Most of my books come from something I want a better ending for. For instance, in Axel. I was super angry at somebody and didn’t know how to deal with it. I felt alone and misunderstood so I wrote Axel. It was a way for me to vent. Aly was a way for me to cope. Then I gave them the happy ending I dreamt of in that situation. It is kind of always a spin on my reality if that makes sense.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
Being real! In real life I am shy and hold back a lot of what I think and feel. In my writing I like to brutally honest. I like it to be a place where I don’t shy from the hard topics and people can relate. In the end though I always like there to be some kind of happy ending. I love light and dark. That’s a theme in all my books.
When did you write your first book?
Well it depends on what you count as a ‘first book’ haha. I wrote a book when I was like twelve and lost it. Then I didn’t write a book again until I was twenty and was inspired by a Buzzfeed article of all things. Axel is the first book I decided to publish.FUN
Leather or lace? Hmm, leather and lace depending on my mood. Most days leather, but once and a while lace :)
Black or red? These are hard questions! My two favorite colors. Black.
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton. I think it’d feel weird to sleep on satin.
Ocean or mountains? I am living in the mountains now, but the ocean. Nothing makes me feel calmer than the sound of the ocean.
City life or country life? Country life all the way
Party life or evening at home? Both. I love a nice night at home, but I am learning it is fun to go out once and a while!
Dogs or cats? Dogs. I am a little afraid of them, but after my last dog I have to say dogs. She loved me so unconditionally.Tell us about Axel.
Axel is about a professional boxer who suffers a serious tragedy at a young age. He has anger issues and pushes everyone away. One day on a train he meets Aly.
Aly is trying to find herself. She lives in a strict Christian family in a strict Christian town. Although she wants to stay Christian she senses something is off about her life back home. She wants to figure out who she is. She doesn’t realize that her family is abusive and justifying it with their faith.
Both of their pasts come crashing back in an explosive way. It is a story about light and dark and the power of redemption.
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Publisher: Bry Ann
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Axel-Romantic-Suspense-Bry-Ann-ebook/dp/B077PC8TLD/Bry Ann Social Media
Bry Ann is a psychology student at Arizona State University. She currently lives up in the Rocky Mountains in Granby, Colorado. She spends most of her free time reading dark romance books, writing anytime she can get her hands on a computer and doing homework anytime she can squeeze it in. Bry Ann has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even from the youngest of ages she was writing about characters with dark pasts and shady stories. As she got older she decided everyone should get a love story so soon her dark stories got happy endings. She loves to hear from her readers and talk all things books so feel free to contact her on any of her social media pages.
Blog: http://www.authorbryann.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/authorbryann
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbryann
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/authorbryann
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17095210.Bry_Ann
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Bry-Ann/e/B077MHVFDF/
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The Santa Bargain by Robin Michaela @robinsromances #RLFblog #contemporary
Robin Michaela, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. After we talk, I’ll ask for your bio and social media. Let’s jump in to a Quick and Fun answer session.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
I currently write contemporary romance, but I’ll probably branch out to other genres one of these days.
How do you come up with ideas?
I spend a lot of time people watching. When I see something intriguing, I try to come up with a story. Right now, I have about ten books rolling around in my head.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
It’s fun to inhabit another world while I’m writing. On days when I feel like I’m on the same old hamster wheel, I can hop into my character’s head and go on an adventure.
When did you write your first book?
I’ve been writing blog articles for clients for almost ten years and had kicked around writing romances for a while. I finally gave in to the urge and published my first book in 2016.FUN
Leather or lace? Lace
Black or red? Black
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton (satin is too cold, lol. Hubs gets in bed ahead of me to warm up my side, even in the summer)
Ocean or mountains? Both (I’ve lived in both Florida and Colorado)
City life or country life? Country-quiet with city amenities!
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
Dogs or cats? Cats – I’m owned by two (Cleo and Boo)
Tell us about The Santa Bargain
Santa’s gifts are both naughty…and nice.
Coffeehouse entrepreneur, Maria Thompson, has sworn off men ever since her young son’s father walked out of their lives. But, when she literally runs into sexy carpenter, Joe Sinclair, she wonders if it’s time to rethink her plan.
Joe Sinclair doesn’t need or want romance or a family. He was raised in the foster care system and learned long ago not to get attached to anyone. Now, if he could just remember that, he could put the sensual owner of Copper River, Colorado’s new coffee shop out of his mind.
After Maria and Joe volunteer to work together on the town’s first Christmas festival, their attraction lights up brighter than a new a string of holiday lights. When Santa comes to town, will they finally find everything they’ve ever wished for under the tree?
Genre: Contemporary
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services, LLC
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077996MP2Robin Michaela Social Media
Robin Michaela has been reading romances since her teen years, when she first snuck her aunt’s copy of The Flame and the Flower, by Kathleen Woodiwiss.
She’s married to her own Handsome Prince (a military airman) and has lived everywhere from the sunny shores of Florida to the wild crags of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. She currently resides in the Deep South. By day, she’s a dental hygienist and by night, Robin can be found eating chocolate, training for her next half marathon, and crafting her next novel (although not necessarily in that order).
Robin’s stories have been called “a simply delicious escape”. Sparks fly and desire sizzles when her irresistible heroines challenge the men of their dreams.
Website www.robinmichaela.com
Blog www.robinmichaela.com/blog
Twitter https://twitter.com/robinsromances
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RobinMichaelaRomances
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16141341.Robin_Michaela
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01N1MUNAL
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All I Want for Christmas by Livia Quinn @liviaquinn #RLFblog #Christmas #Romance
Livia Quinn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. After we talk, I’ll ask for your bio and social media. Let’s jump in to a Quick and Fun answer session.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
Military romance and paranormal romance
How do you come up with ideas?
Usually one story in the series leads to another through the characters but if I’m stuck I go to the tub and the characters follow.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
Bringing the characters’ emotional journey to readers.
When did you write your first book?
My first book, Nick, was written mostly the summer before Katrina but wasn’t published for ten years.FUN
Leather or lace? leather
Black or red? red
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? smooth cotton
Ocean or mountains? Mountain with lake
City life or country life? I miss city life
Party life or evening at home? evening at home
Dogs or cats? dogsTell us about All I Want for Christmas
It’s a Christmas weekend full of love and Larue social media is atwitter at the return of their hometown hero, Ducane Beauregard Larue at the only place to celebrate Christmas Eve—the Romanos’. Catch up with all the characters from the Men of Honor series and as a bonus get a peek into the lives of upcoming characters…
Beau hates Christmas. It reminds him of what he can’t have. He’s been avoiding homecomings and the biggest reason is unavoidable this Christmas – Madison Hart, who has loved Beau for most of her adult life. Whenever rumors surface about him returning home, Madison hyperventilates at the prospect of seeing him again.
Samantha Larue’s baby is overdue and everyone is hovering including Jed, who ended their relationship last summer because kids weren’t “in his future”.
Bad guys don’t scare Delilah Burke but Luc’s mother and five sisters have her stalling on setting a date to marry the man she loves.
Nothing could make Buffy Romano happier than delivering a few surprises and helping the people she loves find love. Luckily, a Christmas Eve miracle confirms what she already knows – that with a little nudge, all her love ones’ happily-ever-afters will happen in the not so distant future.
Genre Holiday Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Publisher Campbell Hill Publishing
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076HWV9TH
Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2iY7asn
iBooks. https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/all-i-want-for-christmas/id?mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/all-i-want-for-christmas-62
CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/7460624Livia Quinn Social Media
Website: http://liviaquinn.com
Blog: https://liviaquinnwrites.com/livias-ramblings
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Google+ http://bit.ly/2guNZn9
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Christmas in a Small Town by Kristina Knight @AuthorKristina #RLFblog #contemporary
Kristina Knight, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. After we talk, I’ll ask for your bio and social media. Let’s jump in to a Quick and Fun answer session.QUICK
Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
I write contemporary romance, filled with heart, heat, and (of course) happily ever after.
How do you come up with ideas?
Sometimes an idea comes from a snippet of a conversation I’ve overheard (I’m an expert eavesdropper!), sometimes from a TV show or movie, and sometimes characters just plot right into my brain without any warning at all.
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
The creating part. I love developing an idea or character and then taking that idea or character and putting him (or her) into the absolute worst situation…and seeing what happens from there!
When did you write your first book?
The summer between 5th and 6th grade. My friends and I decided we’d write books that summer. I decided to write a girl power version of the Three Musketeers. They gave up about midway through the first afternoon, but I’ve been writing ever since.FUN
Leather or lace? Leather (lace itches!)
Black or red? Black (because, leather!)
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Ooh…satin, please!
Ocean or mountains? Ocean, all the way!
City life or country life? Country, although I’d like to be close enough to the city to drive in for special dinner or events.
Party life or evening at home? Evening at home – with someone special, of course!
Dogs or cats? Dogs! Snuggly puppies, lazy elder-dogs…they’re my favorites!
Tell us about Christmas in a Small Town
Running out on her wedding was the best decision ever!
A cheating fiancé sends Camden Harris fleeing to her grandparents’ home in Missouri. When her ex follows, determined to win her back, Camden makes a deal with neighbor Levi Walters: they’ll pretend to be in love and she’ll support his plan to buy her grandparents’ land.
The boy from her childhood has grown up into an impressive man. His charm, good looks and sweet gestures make it difficult for Camden to remember this is fake. And Levi’s kisses only confuse her more.
Genre Contemporary
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher Harlequin Superromance
Amazon – http://a.co/3oY2ywe
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/christmas-in-a-small-town-kristina-knight/1126311788
iBooks – https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/christmas-in-a-small-town/id1231894034?mt=11
Kobo – https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/christmas-in-a-small-town
HQN – print: https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9780373640546_christmas-in-a-small-town.html
HQN – e: https://www.harlequin.com/shop/books/9781488017377_christmas-in-a-small-town.htmlKristina Knight Social Media
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. She loves hearing from readers, so drop her a line!
Website: http://www.kristinaknightauthor.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kristinaknightromanceauthor
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Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/authorkristina/
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Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Kristina-Knight/e/B0081LO6DM/You May Also Like
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