Regency

Romance set during the Regency period in England.

  • 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.
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  • Regency

    Cover Love: Captain’s Bluestocking Mistress @EricaRidley #RLFblog #regency

    The Captain’s Bluestocking Mistress 

    Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
    media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is The Captain’s Bluestocking
    Mistress/

    Captain Xavier Grey’s body is back amongst the beau monde, but
    his mind cannot break free from the horrors of war. His friends try to help him
    find peace. He knows he doesn’t deserve it. Just like he doesn’t deserve the attentions
    of the sultry bluestocking intent on seducing him into bed…
    Spinster Jane Downing wants off the shelf and into the arms of
    a hot-blooded man. Specifically, the dark and dangerous Captain Grey. She may not
    be destined to be his wife, but nothing will stop her from being his mistress. She
    could quote classical Greek by the age of four. How hard can it be to learn the
    language of love?

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    About the Author

    Erica is a USA Today best-selling author of historical romance
    novels. Her latest series, The Dukes of War, features charming peers and dashing
    war heroes who return from battle only to be thrust into the splendor and madness
    of Regency England.
    When not reading or writing romances, Erica can be found riding
    camels in Africa, zip-lining through rainforests in Costa Rica, or getting hopelessly
    lost in the middle of Budapest.

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  • Regency

    Mutual Interest in Numbers @LindaBanche #RLFblog #Regency

    A Mutual
    Interest in Numbers 
    Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
    book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
    author. Today’s featured book is A Mutual Interest in Numbers by Linda Banche.
    A Mutual Interest in Numbers, Love and the Library
    Book 2: Ellen and Laurence
    Lightning doesn’t strike in the same place twice. Does it?
    Regency gentleman Mr. Laurence Coffey doesn’t care for libraries
    and novels. His interests run to steam engines and mathematics. But his friend found
    the lady of his dreams at the library over a copy of Pride and Prejudice. Laurence
    yearns for a lady of his own, one of wit and cleverness as well as beauty. And while
    he doesn’t expect his friend’s luck, visiting the library can’t hurt.
    Miss Ellen Palmer enjoys mathematics, but, unfortunately, many
    men frown on bluestockings. She loves the library and its mathematics books as well
    as its novels, especially her favorite, Pride and Prejudice. How she would like
    to find her own Mr. Darcy. Perhaps someday, somewhere, she can discover a man who
    wants an intelligent woman.
    At the library, they both reach for a copy of Pride and Prejudice
    at the same time. Can their mutual interest in numbers–and this particular novel–make
    their dreams come true?
    A sweet, traditional Regency romance novella, but not a retelling
    of Pride and Prejudice. And there’s a duck. Quack.

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  • Regency

    A Note of Scandal by Nicky Penttila @sunshinyday #RLFblog

    A Note of Scandal 
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    book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
    author. Today’s featured book is A Note of Scandal by Nicky Penttila.
    What’s the harm in a little white lie? Especially when it
    could carry so much good: a new life for a wounded soldier, catharsis after
    long years of war–and an opportunity for lady composer Olivia Delancey to
    finally hear her music played in public.
    Newspaper publisher Will Marsh refuses to compound the sins
    of his father’s generation by taking money to print propaganda. But with the
    end of the wars in France
    and America,
    he needs something new to drive Londoners to grab his paper first. Why not
    publish the score of the “Tune That Took Waterloo,” by a wounded vet, no less?
    As Olivia struggles to keep her secrets from this unsuitably
    alluring publisher, and Will fights to find the truth without losing his hold
    on this bright-eyed angel who has descended into his life, both discover
    another sort of truth.
    Being the talk of London
    can be bad–or very, very good.

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  • Character Interviews,  Regency

    Character Interview: THE Aphrodite (from Lord Rakehell’s Love) @BookEmDonna #RLFblog

    Lord Rakehell’s Love 
    Donna Cummings, welcome back to Romance Lives Forever. We’re excited
    to interview your character, Aphrodite, from the book, Lord Rakehell’s Love.
    Genre: Regency Historical
    Publisher: Donna Cummings
    Cover artist: Carrie Spencer of Cheeky Covers
    Length: 44 pages
    Heat rating: PG
    Tagline: Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, is playing matchmaker
    in Regency London, only she’s put a curse on the lovers instead
    Blurb:
    First in The Curse of True
    Love
    series
    Simon is known as Lord Rakehell, so any sane woman would be wary
    of wedding a man of his reputation. He truly loves Georgiana, and is determined
    to prove it to her, but how can he convince her after being late to their wedding?
    Georgiana knew the dangers of falling instantly in love with
    a celebrated rake, but even she had not expected him to show up for their nuptials
    with ladies-of-the-evening in tow. Now she must determine whether Simon’s protestations
    of love are genuine, or if she is being led astray by the passion he continues to
    incite in her.
    Buy links:
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    iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/lord-rakehells-love/id699381555
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Simon Blakely, Lord Winbourne (aka Lord Rakehell), 30, rake
    Georgiana Kirkwood, late 20s, wallflower

    Interview with Aphrodite, Goddess of Love

    Tell us about yourself.
    I am the Greek Goddess of Love, and I adore jewelry, and all
    things involving beauty and love. However, I have recently grown bored with the
    perfection of my existence. Who can bear to eat ambrosia and nectar every single
    day? I decided I would entertain myself by helping mortals find their one true love.
    And what better place than Regency London, where they are enamored of anything to
    do with the ancient Greek world.
    Tell us about Ares.
    I utterly adore him, even though he loves war, and fighting,
    and conflict of all kinds. He is the complete opposite of me, which may be why we
    are so passionate for each other. It is also what gave me the idea to play matchmaker.
    Or maybe I should say “mismatchmaker”. It hasn’t gone as smoothly with
    Lord Rakehell and Georgiana as I’d hoped. . . But I’m confident I can remedy everything.
    After all, my reputation is at stake here.
    What do you think is your strongest point?
    My persistence.
    What would Ares say is your biggest weakness?
    My persistence.
    What do you wish was different about your life?
    I adore my life! I am having so much fun masquerading in Regency
    London as Lady Aphrodite Carramont, with only Ares aware of my true identity. I’m
    not sure when I’ll be ready to return home to Mount Olympus.
    It could be a while.
    If you were given your fondest wish, what would it be?
    That everyone would fall madly in love with their one true love
    and live happily ever after. BUT, only after I’ve had a chance to be involved, of
    course. It wouldn’t be much fun otherwise. I’m definitely looking forward to the
    next rogue on my list, the one known as Lord Wastrel. He’s proving to be a bit of
    a challenge.
    Describe a place of perfect refuge.
    I don’t suppose I can say the bedchamber
    I share with Ares, can I? Well, that is still my answer, even if I shouldn’t say
    so.

    About the Author

    Summer Lovin’
    I have worked as an attorney, winery tasting room manager, and
    retail business owner, but nothing beats the thrill of writing humorously-ever-after
    romances.
    Currently I reside in New England,
    although I fantasize about spending the rest of my days in a tropical locale, wearing
    flip flops year-round, or in Regency London, scandalizing the ton.
    I can usually be found on Twitter, chatting about writing and
    coffee, or on Facebook, chatting about coffee and writing.

    Previous Books

    Summer Lovin’ (contemporary novella)
    Lord Midnight (Regency historical)
    I Do. . . or Die (contemporary romantic mystery)
    Back on Track (contemporary novella)

    Books Coming Soon

    Lord Wastrel (Regency historical–Book 2 in The Curse of True
    Love series)

    Find Me Here

    Website/Blog: http://www.AllAboutTheWriting.com

  • Author Interviews,  Regency

    Regency: Seduction of Lady Phoebe @EllaQuinnAuthor #RLFblog

    Seduction of Lady Phoebe
    Ella Quinn, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. Let’s talk about
    your book, The Seduction of Lady Phoebe.
    Genre: Regency
    Publisher: Kensington Publishing
    Cover artist: Kensington
    Length: 101,623 words
    Heat rating: Spicy
    Tagline:
    Blurb: Polite
    society has its rules for marriage. But for Ella Quinn’s eligible bachelors, their
    brides will show them that rules are for the weak of heart…
    Phoebe Stanhope is not a typical Lady. As feisty as she is quick
    witted, no one can catch her, especially when she is driving her dashing phaeton
    with its perfectly matched horses. And unlike her peers, experience has guarded
    her against a growing list of would-be suitors. But when she encounters Marcus Finley,
    what she fears most burns deep within his blue-eyed gaze…
    For Lord Marcus, the spark of recognition is but a moment in
    the love he has held these many years. Now that he’s returned to England,
    all the happiness he desires rests on Lady Phoebe never finding out that he was
    the one who turned her heart so cold and distant. He must work fast to gain the
    advantage—to convince her what she wants is exactly what she denies—but in order
    to seduce her into his arms, he must be willing to give up more than he can control…

    Buy links:

    Amazon US
    ~ Amazon UK  ~ Amazon France ~ Amazon
    Germany ~ Amazon Canada ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Kensington
    ~ iTunes ~ Kobo
    What are your main characters’ names, ages, and occupations?
    Lady Phoebe Stanhope, three and twenty, lady
    Lord Marcus Finley, eight and twenty, gentleman

    Interview

    What is the most important thing you do for your career now,
    as compared to when you first started writing?
    I work on my social media platform. When I first started all
    I did was write. By the time it dawned on me that I needed to get involved in social
    media, I’d written four books. So during the time I was working with my agent’s
    assistant learning to edit, I took a class and began building my platform.
    What websites do you visit daily?
    I try to support other authors, and visit many websites on a
    daily basis. I regularly visit Writers in the Storm, for interesting writing tips
    and Rakes and Rascals, for new historical releases.
    If you could change something about your first book, what
    would it be?
    LOL. All the head-hopping I did when I first wrote it, and continuing
    to exercise. I gained a lot of weight that first year.
    What do you enjoy most about writing?
    Telling my characters’ stories and the research. I love learning
    new things.
    What is your work ethic when it comes to writing?
    Each morning, I catch up on email, Twitter and Facebook. Then
    in the afternoon I write. I would love to write first thing, but I can’t think until
    the other stuff is out of the way. Of course, that gives me an incentive to get
    off Facebook.
    What kind of books do you read when taking a break from your
    own writing?
    Mostly historical romance, though I still enjoy spy stories.
    Which of your books would you recommend to someone who doesn’t
    normally read your genre, and why?
    I actually have a couple of people who don’t read romance that
    are going to Read the Seduction of Lady Phoebe. I recommend the first one, because
    it’s the start of the series and introduces the characters.
    What is your favorite holiday and why?
    A ski holiday in Austria. I love being on the mountain,
    and we have very good friends in the area we frequent.
    What good book have you read recently?
    Miranda Neville’s The Ruin of a Rake.
    Where were you at midnight, on December 31st when the new
    century started?
    We were in London wishing we’d gone to Edinburgh instead.
    If you were a color, what color would you be?
    Apple green.
    Please underline which statement is more like you:
    “I am a vacation spa because I am laid back and relaxed.”
    “I am a ten-countries in ten-days tour vacation, because I do things as fast as possible.”

    Please complete the sentences

    I love pizza with Gorgonzola cheese, spinach and mushrooms.
    I’m always ready for time with my husband.
    When I’m alone, I write, read, and take walks.
    You’d never be able to tell, but I love riding on the back of my husband’s Harley.
    If I had a halo it would be just a bit crooked.
    If I could twitch my nose like Samantha I’d be the happiest person on earth.
    I can never jump out of a plane because no one will let me.

    Find Me HereWebsite: http://ellaquinnauthor.comBlog: http://ellaquinnauthor.wordpress.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/EllaQuinnAuthorFacebook: http://facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthorGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7044274.Ella_Quinn