Contemporary
Romance set in modern times during present day.
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Graffiti: Art or Vandalism? Naomi Bellina author of Don’t Say No #RLFblog #graffiti
Don’t Say No I read a book some time ago that featured taggers, or graffiti
artists. I found the subject fascinating and had to do more research. According
to an article at the Center
for Problem-Oriented Policing, there are four major types of graffiti, all problematic
and some gang related. Then there are other articles like this one at Smashing
Magazine, that portray graffiti as art. Check out the examples they show here,
or these by female
street artists. I wouldn’t mind having some of this artwork on the building
at my business.If I did decide to decorate the outside of my shop, how would
I go about finding a graffiti artist? An Internet search brought up a Facebook page, a Tumblr page, and many
more sites all over the world. Not too many in my area, but I’m sure I could hunt
one down, possibly listing themselves as a mural artist.Beautiful as it is, sometimes the pictures are done without permission.
In Don’t Say No, unwelcome graffiti is painted all over the outside of a spa on
grand opening day. Curse words, not beautiful pictures. My hero and heroine come
up with a creative solution to solve the problem.Have you ever seen graffiti that you’d like painted on your walls?
Thanks so much for reading.About the Book
Mixing business with pleasure has never been so much funAmber’s life sucks. Her ex got her thrown out of college, then
fired from her job. When she’s hired for a mystery shopping assignment, she hopes
this is exactly what she needs to kick-start her life and get her back on track.Jaeger is all business when he hires Amber to check out the spa
he’s purchasing. If she can help him prove that the venture will be a success, then
he can build his own future, not the one his family has mapped out for him. Becoming
attracted to his sexy spy isn’t part of the plan.Amber can’t see how she fits into Jaeger’s world, and he’s too
uptight to ever fit into hers. Circumstances bring them together, in bed and out,
but when a secret from his upper-class life is revealed, Amber must decide if she
can trust him. Or is her life going down in flames all over again?Available everywhere soon. Check your favorite retailer.Buy This Book
Heart’s Desire Press: http://heartsdesirepress.com/dontsayno.htmlAmazon: http://amzn.to/1q1GqUtBarnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/1uAQQdzAll Romance: http://bit.ly/1H5irsGSmashwords: http://bit.ly/1tYc8wAContest
A separate contest is available on the author’s blog.About the Author
Naomi BellinaProvocative tales of love, lust, passion and magicNaomi lives in sunny Florida with the love of her life and a
magical calico cat. She writes for various fiction and non-fiction markets but is
drawn to romance because her characters insist on canoodling and falling in love.
So she lets them. Her interests include dancing, motorcycle riding, drumming and
creating healthy meals. She takes the opportunity to play whenever possible. Her
motto: Never pass up the opportunity to have an adventure!Author Social Media
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Cover Love: Programmed To Please by Jenna Ives @jennaivesauthor #RLFblog #SFR
Programmed To Please Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Programmed To Please.Book Programmed To PleaseAuthor Jenna IvesGenre Science fiction RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RVery human Tau Cetus police agent Jai Turner is sent undercover
as a Beautiful Dolls sex robot in order to bring down the planet’s most notorious
arms dealer, Marque Callex. Jai’s assignment is to use the Beautiful Dolls’ legendary
sexual techniques 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.This book is a 2014 Holt Medallion merit award-winner.Buy This Book
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Programmed-Please-Cetus-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B00HFJRY1W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416254738&sr=8-1&keywords=jenna+ives
orhttp://amzn.to/1BJpas1Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/programmed-to-please-jenna-ives/1117776380?ean=2940148992011
or http://bit.ly/1o0Ow9cAuthor Social Media
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Saxon Bride by Ashley York @ashley1066york #RLFblog #historical
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Character Interview Joe from Princess of the Light @NNP_W_Light #RLFblog #UrbanFantasy
Princess of the Light Please welcome author NN Light, who also happens to be a
personal friend, and one of the editors for my business, The Author’s Secret.
Her book, Princess of the Light is helping people everywhere learn how to share
food and to open their lives to help others. This post is a special character interview with Joe Deacons.About the Book
Title Princess of the LightGenre Urban Fantasy RomanceAuthor N. N. LightBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Gabriel, the Archangel and Messenger of God – yeah that Gabriel,
visited Mary Miller. He told her, as the key she is destined to spread the Light
and vanquish the Darkness. Her first assignment is to restore the soul of the Walking
Man. Sounds simple enough until she’s thrown in the face of evil, and then Joe Deacons
enters her heart. This battle just got a lot more complicated. She must complete
her mission without losing all she loves.Interview with Joe Deacons
Tell us about yourself, please.My name is Joe Deacons
and it’s a pleasure to be here. I’m a little out of my element here but the author
assured me this was all for the good of the story, calling me every woman’s book
boyfriend…whatever that means. Anyway, I am an urban planner for the city of Golden
Lake. Oh and I am in love with Mary, the Princess of the Light.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?Believing in what I can’t
see or logically explain causes me great difficulty. Take Mary, for example. One
day she tells me she is the Princess of the Light and knowing her as an honest person,
I had no choice but to believe her. She is a faithful person and it wasn’t until
I saw a demon for the first time that I truly believed. Sometimes I am still amazed
that she chose me to love… or maybe it was just meant to be.What’s your external complication? In the story world your
author created, explain what it is you fear most.Losing Mary, either to
death or to Than. Than is a big bad demon, second in command to Lucifer, and I see
lust in his eyes when he spars with Mary. It makes my blood boil and I want to run
a sword through him.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.Mary is the most beautiful
woman in the world and every day, I thank God for her. She brings such beauty to
my life and loves me for me, not my parents’ money. She tells me the truth and keeps
me honest. She is brave, braver than me, and she makes me laugh. She’s strong but
she shows me her insecurities too. I’m a better man because of her and I love her
so much.What would that person say about you?She would say I’m being
modest and too reserved in this interview and that I’m her warrior and her strength.
She boasts I’m her protector and I like that. What man doesn’t want to protect those
he loves? She would also say I have a heart of gold and I’m not afraid of anything.What is your family like?My father is the king
of decorum and he believes in preserving the Deacons name, at all costs. My mother
is a generous loving soul who could outdo Martha Stewart in a hostess contest. She
has always been there for me and I love her dearly. My younger brother, Edward,
is a historian and theologian. He is more like my father and that is fine by me.If someone from your past showed up, who would you NOT want
it to be, and why?This actually happened
to me in the book. A few years ago, a gold-digger named Leslie convinced me to marry
her. She pretended to love me and I loved her. Two days before the wedding, she
dumped me for another man. I was heartbroken and I vowed to never let another woman
get close again.Then Mary came into my
life and the walls around my heart melted. I was happily in love and then BAM! Leslie
shows up when least expected. For more, you have to read Princess of the Light.Are you happy with the way your story ended? Why or why not?Yes, I’m happy with how
my story ended. There are a few surprises along the way and I can’t wait for the
next story. I keep nudging the author to have me more involved in the story but
she refuses to listen to me.About the Writer
You have the length of
a tweet (140 characters) to describe yourself as a writer. Let’s see what you can
do.I’m a storyteller who loves to write stories filled with high
stakes, emotionally-charged conflict, earth-shaking romance and big bads.Why did you choose to
write about this character?I chose to write about Joe because I thought the world needed
a hero who was strong yet willing to let the woman he loves be front and center.
Love is not dead and neither is chivalry. He is Mary’s partner, lover and warrior.Was there anything you
discovered about this character that was a surprise to you?I was surprised how caring he was. Even with all that was going
on in the various battle scenes, his first reaction is to make sure people are okay.Why do you write?I write because I’m a storyteller. I have been blessed with the
gift of writing ever since I was a little girl. I have all these stories that need
to be told swirling in my head. I just have to get them down on paper. Finding time
to write is the hardest part of being a writer.What do you want to write
next?I’m in the process of writing book two in the Princess of the
Light series. I also have a mystery swirling around that my muse insists is next
to be published.What other character from
this book do you want to write about? Care to tell us why?I’d love to write more about Than. He is a demon from way back
and in fact, used to be an angel. In Heaven, he was the Virgin Mary’s Protector.
But that was before the Rebellion. Now, he’s Lucifer’s second in command and he’s
a key player in the battle of good versus evil.Are any sequels planned
for this book?Yes, I have currently five more books planned in the Princess
of the Light series.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your readers?As a thank you for your interest in my book and helping to support
food banks worldwide, I am offering Princess of the Light (in both e-book and paperback)
discounted early for Black Friday Deals! It is available for only $2.99 in
e-book and $11.99 in paperback. This is a limited time offer so take advantage now!
It makes a great holiday gift too!Buy This Book
Publisher N. N. LightAmazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Princess-Light-N-ebook/dp/B00N19FDKO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409689955&sr=8-1&keywords=princess+of+the+lightBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/princess-of-the-light-nn-light/1120170709?ean=9781502438454iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/princess-of-the-light/id913013798?mt=11Indigo http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/princess-of-the-light/9781310880230-item.html?ikwid=princess+of+the+light&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0Kobo http://store.kobobooks.com/en-CA/ebook/princess-of-the-light-1Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/469480Author Bio
N. N. Light was born in Minnesota, lived in Southern California
only to move to chilly Ontario, Canada to marry her beloved husband MR N. She is
blissfully happy and loves all things chocolate, books, music, movies, art, sports
and baking. Most of the time you can find her on Twitter or getting new ideas on
how to spread the Light on Pinterest.Part of the proceeds of Princess of the Light will go directly
to food banks in order to feed the hungry and help those in need. With only 7,500
books sold, N. N. Light will be able to set up a monthly endowment for the local
food bank.Author Social Media
Website http://princessofthelight.comBlog http://princessofthelight.wordpress.comFacebook www.facebook.com/PrincessOTLightPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/nnlightGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/nnlightLinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/pub/n-n-light/90/1a7/902Triberr http://www.triberr.com/nnlightAmazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/nnlightIndependent Author Network http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/n-n-light.html
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Cover Love: Revenge, the Cowboy Way by PA Estelle @Pennystales #RLFblog #Cowboy
Revenge the Cowboy Way Today’s featured book is Revenge the Cowboy Way.When Brian Thornton is taken by surprise at gunpoint, while in
the bed of a beautiful, wealthy woman, he swears his revenge. But when he learns
his humiliation was at the hands of a young woman and a boy, his vengeance knows
no bounds.Joanna Simmons finds herself snatched out of her home and taken
to Thornton’s ship. Against her will, she travels to Texas, and then by wagon train
to Bastrop, Brian’s home town. Joanna finds acceptance and genuine friendship with
the people of the town, down to Brian’s sister, but the emotional war that wages
between Brian and Joanna, keeps any kind of happiness at bay.Revenge, the Cowboy Way, is the story of hate, love and revenge.
The question is whose revenge is it?Buy This Book
Rooster and Pig Publishing http://www.roosterandpigpublishing.com/new-releasesBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/revenge-the-cowboy-way-p-a-estelle/1119235016Author Bio
I’m Penny Estelle. I was a school secretary for 21 years, retiring
in 2009. We moved to our retirement home in Kingman, AZ. We live on 54 acres in
a very rural area. Actually we live “off the grid”, on solar and wind
only. A real adjustment for a city girl. I love it. Nothing like walking out your
front door and hearing coyotes howl and seeing a sky bursting with stars. It
is breathtaking! I write for all ages – from the very young, to the “Young
at Heart” older folks! From time travel adventures to family drama and romances.
Find out more about my books and myself at the sites below.Author Social Media
Website www.pennystales.comTwitter https://twitter.com/PennystalesFacebook http://www.facebook.com/pennystalesPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/pennyestelleGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5820078.Penny_Estelle
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5 Easy Questions: JM Stewart author of Risking It All @JMStewartWriter #RLFblog #Contemporary
Risking It All 5 Easy Questions is an interview is designed to be quick,
easy, and fun. Today’s guest is JM Stewart.What is your go-to meal to order when you dine out? Your favorite
“I know it will hit the spot” item.Well, I had my gallbladder
out a year ago and have since had to start eating healthier (aka boring. Lol). Low
fat, low carb, gluten free. So right now, my favorite “dine out” meal
would be a good grilled chicken salad. My favorite is the naked grilled chicken
salad at Q-Doba. Before though? I didn’t really have one. I like variety. But usually
anything with chicken and pasta. Though I am fond a good teriyaki. Depends on my
mood.What were you like when you were in school?Oh geez. I was that quiet
girl in the back of the class trying not to be noticed. lol Not a geek, but definitely
not popular either. I was a “band fag” (pardon the term; it’s what we
called ourselves) in high school. lolWould you rather stay inside and watch snow falling, or get
out in it and build a snowman?Get out in it and build
a snowman for sure. I don’t like being cold, but when it snows, I’m still a kid
at heart. I want to get out my gloves and boots and go throw snowballs. lolWhat is your favorite quote?From Diana Gabaldon’s
Outlander. It’s a favorite because I can relate to him in this moment.“Sassenach?”“Yes?”“Ye know the fortress
I told ye of, the one inside me?”“I remember.”He smiled without opening
his eyes, and reached out a hand for me.“Well, I’ve a lean-to
built, at least. And a roof to keep out the rain.”If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what
would be a perfect ringtone for him?Something that would
make people laugh when they heard it. Kyle’s kind of a goofball. He’s a great big
kid at heart. Like that “Kung Foo Fighting” song, just because you couldn’t
help but laugh (at least, I couldn’t) when it went off in a public place.About the Book
Title Risking It AllGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor JM StewartBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RShe’s everything he wants…For years, Kyle Morgan has hidden his true feelings from the
gorgeous girl next door that he grew up loving and protecting. But when she shows
up at his apartment in the middle of the night, desperately needing comfort and
support, his iron will begins to waver……and the only thing he can’t bear to lose.Kyle was always the big brother Cecelia Anton never had, but
suddenly her goofy best friend has become a sexy man she can’t keep her thoughts—or
hands—off of. As their deep connection melts into uncontrollable desire, Ceci is
willing to put it all on the line for a shot at true love. Only Kyle is keeping
a terrible secret about Ceci’s past that could destroy not only their lifelong friendship
but their happily-ever-after…
JM Stewart Buy This Book
Penguin: http://www.penguin.com/book/risking-it-all-by-jm-stewart/9780698147980Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00FFFSZB6Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/risking-it-all-jm-stewart/1116985780?ean=9780698147980ARe: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-riskingitall-1610834-149.htmlKobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/risking-it-all-14iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/risking-it-all/id715224120?mt=11Author Social Media
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Salute to Author Veterans: Writers Who Served #RLFblog #HonorAVet #Authors
Salute to Author Veterans on Romance Lives Forever * * * *This Salute to Author Veterans shows authors (published
or not) who are veterans. It consists of the author’s name, branch of service, writing
brand, and one link. Click to learn more about the author, his or her books, and
to find or follow the author on social media. This is the fourth year for the salute. For info on how you can take part, see the info at the end.Authors are listed in alphabetical order by first name.Allegra Gray
US Air Force
History. Adventure. Passion.
http://www.allegragray.comAnn Victor
US Army
Short erotic fiction for women on the go…
www.annvictor.comDenise Patrick
US Army
Inspirational and Historical Romance
http://www.denisepatrickauthor.comHeather Ashby
US Navy
Military Romance
http://heatherashby.comHeather McLachlan
US Navy
Love Is In The Air – And In The Fleet
http://HeatherMcLachlan.comIsis Rushdan
US Air Force
Urban Fantasy Romance
http://isisrushdan.blogspot.comJennifer France
US Navy
Erotica Romance where the destiny is love ~ Let me take you on the journey
http://jenniferfrance.comJessica Scott
US Army (active duty)
Contemporary Military Romance and Non-fiction
http://jessicascott.netJoyce Adams
US Army
Love … Laughter … Forever
http://joyceadamscounts.comKayelle Allen
US Navy
Unstoppable heroes, Uncompromising love, Unforgettable passion
http://kayelleallen.comLindsay McKenna (aka Eileen Nauman)
US Navy
Romantic military suspense, romantic suspence
http://lindsaymckenna.comLisa Carlisle
US Marine Corps
Paranormal, contemporary, and military romance
http://lisacarlislebooks.comLisa Cordeiro
US Marine Corps
Military Memoirs – Parris Island & Journey of a Woman Marine
http://lisacordeiro.comLori Avocato
US Air Force
Mystery/Romance author
http://loriavocato.comMisty MacRae
US Navy
A Dash of Romance with a Dusting of Mystery
http://mistymacrasblog.blogspot.comSapphire Phelan
US Army
Dark heroes and heroines with bite…sink your teeth into romance
http://sapphirephelan.comSusan Ann Wall
US Army
Journey into romance…love always follows.
www.susanannwall.comTerry Irene Blain
US Navy
Escape to the past with a romantic adventure
http://www.terryireneblain.comTracey Cramer-Kelly
Army National Guard
Military Romance and Medical Drama
http://TraceyCramerKelly.comWayne Greenough
US Navy
Romantic Suspense, YA, Juvenile, SciFi, and Hard Boiled Detective
http://waynegreenough.comWilliam Maltese
US Army
Providing Readers with International Best-Sellers for over Four Decades
http://www.williammaltese.com/Special Mention
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