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Read the new romance The Slow Burn by Caro Carson @TheCaroCarson #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance
She’s the college’s new swim coach, facing an unexpected pregnancy by a man who’s left the country–and her. Firefighter Caden Sterling is determined to be the friend this mother-to-be needs after he delivers her baby on the side of a road. Just friends…Caro Carson, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Slow Burn.
The Slow Burn by Caro Carson
Genre A single parent, friends-to-lovers contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Out of the friend zone
And into the fire!
When firefighter Caden Sterling unexpectedly delivers Tana McKenna’s baby by the side of the road, the unlikely threesome form a special bond. So, when Caden offers friendship and a helping hand, single mom Tana can’t say no. Their flirty friendship slowly becomes more, until Tana’s ex and the truth about her baby catches up with her. Can she win back the only man who can make this family complete?
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Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…
Most of my books are contemporary romances, but I have a deep and abiding love for time travel romances. I’ve had the chance to write two related time travels, each involving women who lands on a pirate ship in 1740. Dashing sea captains are such great escapism, but I do a lot of research to get the details right. Ditto with my contemporary romances.
How do you come up with ideas?…
I am such a fan of romance novels, I love to challenge myself to write the classic tropes: amnesia, second chance romance, bad boy with the heart of gold, opposites attract, etc. The Slow Burn was my answer to the “other man’s child” trope. I knew the firefighter hero would have a very strong bond to the child if he delivered the baby on the side of the road!
What is the single most important part of writing for you?…
The characters are so real to me that I actually miss them when I finish the book. Readers who tell me they fell in love with the characters really fill my heart. It’s like hearing that someone you care deeply about is still alive and well, making others happy!
When did you write your first book?…
I wrote my first book on a cross-country car trip the summer I turned seven. My stuffed animals were the main characters, and it was all about the lives they led when there were no humans around. Fast forward a few decades, and imagine my surprise when the first “Toy Story” movie came out! I guess I’m not the only one who felt their toys led lives of their own.
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Leather or lace? I always want to be lace, sweet and delicate, but I know I’m really a tougher, more tested leather.
Black or red? Red is my power color—not very unique, I know.
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? I have my grandmother’s satin pillowcases, which she used to keep her hairdo from getting too messy overnight. They work! I have very long hair, and I definitely wake up with fewer tangles when I use the satin pillowcases.
Ocean or mountains? I love them both, but I was born and raised in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale part of Florida, so I can’t remember a time when the ocean wasn’t always there as my personal play place.
City life or country life? City life. I adore the ballet, I adore pubs and bars, and I have a great fear of living too far from the nearest hospital. Weird, I know. It felt good to write a story about a woman who was too far from the hospital as her labor progressed rapidly, but who ended up delivering her baby just fine—thanks to the firefighter/paramedic friend who was with her. The handsome firefighter/paramedic. The handsome and single and good-hearted firefighter/paramedic…
Party life or evening at home? I do enjoy myself when I go out with friends, but I really have to force myself to get out of the house. Once I do, I have a great time. I don’t know why I don’t go out more often, except I’m quite happy reading books and watching movies at home. The one place that I’ll jump off the couch and run out the door to go to is Disney World. I live in Central Florida and have annual passes. Epcot is my happy place. It will be first on my list of places to go in post-pandemic life.
Dogs or cats? I’m allergic to cats. Like, super allergic. Dogs it is!
Where to buy The Slow Burn
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-slow-burn-3Caro Carson Social Media
Despite a no-nonsense background as a West Point graduate, Army officer, and Fortune 100 sales executive, Caro Carson has always treasured the happily-ever-after of a good romance novel. As a Rita-winning Harlequin author, Caro is delighted to be living her own happily-ever-after with her husband and children in Florida, a location which has saved the coaster-loving theme park fanatic a fortune on plane tickets.
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Moonlight Kisses and Mug Shots by Lorelei Confer @loreleiconfer #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense
Lorelei Confer punches it up in romantic suspense Moonlight Kisses and Mug Shots when Ronnie has to sacrifice everything. Lorelei, 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.Moonlight Kisses and Mug Shots by Lorelei Confer
Genre romantic suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Veronica (Ronnie) Travis, Miami policewoman, now a Saddle Creek, WY Sheriff’s Deputy and the new owner of Travis B&B, thanks to her late Aunt Sally, who leads her on a scavenger hunt to discover her illegal activities.
Sheriff Mitch Rogers, a permanent non-paying guest at Travis B&B is convinced the late owner of the B&B had secrets; big ones. And hopes to find out what it is from his new deputy, Ronnie, If he can only keep it professional between them.
After Rosie’s Diner becomes a crime scene with an ensuing investigation, Ronnie has to sacrifice everything she’s come to love and treasure, but is Mitch included? Or is Ronnie leading Mitch on a wild goose chase just like her Aunt Sally?
What’s your favorite down-home family style meal?
Lasagna with salad and all my family
What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
Grouper grilled
Who is your “book boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?
Kurt Russel/Sam Elliott
Describe the perfect vacation.
An RV traveling to NC, then PA then west, where we’d stay at all our favorite locations we’ve visited over the years.
What are your hobbies?
scrapbooking and geanology
Where to buy Moonlight Kisses and Mug Shots
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08964Q92V
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/moonlight-kisses-and-mugshots
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Lorelei Confer lives on a peninsula in the mid-west coast of Florida with her high school sweetheart, now husband, and AJ, her longhaired Chihuahua.
In the fourth grade, she wrote her first story–something about getting a shot at the doctors–that was produced by the teacher for parents and students in an assembly. When she was older, she spilled her guts in a journal every night and wrote long newsy love letters to Viet Nam.
She is a multi published hybrid author of romantic suspense with two series: The Deadly series and the Saddle Creek series. She also has written numerous novellas and short stories.
She loves to hear from her readers so if you want to stay “in the know” visit her website, sign up for her newsletters and contact her.
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Shot Through the Heart by Andrea Downing @AndiDowning #RLFblog #HistoricalWesternRomance #Western
Can you have revenge on your mind when you’ve been Shot Through the Heart? In Andrea Downing’s new historical western romance, he wants to kill his sister’s murderers, she wants to help and heal the sick. Will it be trouble or love that finds them first?Andrea, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Shot Through the Heart.
Shot Through the Heart by Andrea Downing
Genre historical western romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13
Gunslinger Shiloh Coltrane has returned home to work the family’s Wyoming ranch, only to find there’s still violence ahead. His sister and nephew have been murdered, and the killers are at large.
Dr. Sydney Cantrell has come west to start her medical practice, aiming to treat the people of a small town. As she tries to help and heal, she finds disapproval and cruelty the payment in kind.
When the two meet, it’s an attraction of opposites. As Shiloh seeks revenge, Sydney seeks to do what’s right. Each wants a new life, but will trouble or love find them first?
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Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
I write both historical and contemporary romance and women’s fiction, but so far all my books take place in the west. I’ve been using Wyoming fairly frequently as my setting as that’s where I live part-year (pandemics permitting!)
How do you come up with ideas?
Numerous different ways! My last book, Always on My Mind, devolved from an actual fight between cowboys and hippies at my local dancehall in the ’70s; Loveland came out of something I read about British aristocrats starting big cattle companies in the west. Shot Through the Heart started with the hero’s name, taken off my Cowboy calendar. Somewhere out there, there’s a real hero!
What is the single most important part of writing for you?
Character and conflict. Without really good characters, you have a very flat story, and without the conflict you have no story!
When did you write your first book?
Like most authors, that one is hidden away; mine is in boxes. It was written in the ’90s but I didn’t publish anything until 2012.
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Leather or lace? Leather—cowhide!
Black or red? Black. A gypsy once told me I’d die if I drove a red car so I avoid red.
Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton—I hate satin or silk sheets. Too slippery.
Ocean or mountains? Mountains, though I’m lucky enough to live near each part-year.
City life or country life? Country, of course.
Party life or evening at home? Can I have both?
Dogs or cats? Horses please? Okay, dogs if I must take one of those.
Where to buy Shot Through the Heart
Publisher https://www.thewildrosepress.com/authors/andrea-downing
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Shot-Through-Heart-Andrea-Downing-ebook/dp/B08DHV8VQ5/
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A native New Yorker, Andrea Downing divides her time between the canyons of city streets and the wide-open spaces of Wyoming. Her background in publishing and English Language teaching has transferred into fiction writing, and her love of horses, ranches, rodeo, and just about anything else western, is reflected in her award-winning western romances.
She has been a finalist in the RONE Awards for Best American Historical Romance twice, placed in the International Digital Awards twice, and won ‘Favorite Hero’ and Honorable Mentions for Favorite Heroine, Short Story and Novel in the Maple Leaf Awards. Her book, Dearest Darling, has also won The Golden Quill Award for Best Novella and been on the short list for winning The Chanticleer Award for Best Short or Novella.
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Is It True: Death Southern Style by Beverley Bateman @kelownawriter #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense #PNR
Beverley Bateman’s new romantic suspense with a paranormal twist is set in New Orleans, amid jazz, ghosts and a corrupt justice system. With the assistance of visions, voodoo and a special dog, can she find love with a cop, solve a murder and survive the death threats?Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Beverley Bateman, author of Death Southern Style, a romantic suspense. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.
Death Southern Style by Beverley Bateman
Genre Romantic Suspense with a touch of Paranormal
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
When Perrine Dupré dies under suspicious circumstances her daughter, Julie Ann Dupré, returns to New Orleans to find the truth about her mother’s death. She uncovers a family secret, hidden for years. Now someone is trying to kill her. Will the little dog who appears after her mother’s death help her? Is the sexy detective out to help her, or is he part of police corruption?
Detective Connor O’Reilly, a native of New Orleans, comes from a family of police. He’s an honest cop but realizes there is corruption in the division. His father may have died as part of that corruption. He meets Julie Ann, checks out her mother’s death and finds it was badly handled. Julie Ann deserves the truth and he wants to find it for her.
Julie Ann and Connor work together to unravel the real reason behind Perrine Dupré’s murder, Julie Ann’s mysterious past, and why people want her dead, while developing their challenging relationship. Can they both survive? And can their relationship survive?
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. I’ve written several series and other standalone book.
this book is part of a series?
No, not this one
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No. Actually, I usually solve my problems while I sleep. I think about the scene or character and what the challenge is and go to sleep. In the morning I wake up and often I have my answers.
you did research for this book?
Yes. I usually do research. For this book I researched New Orleans, history, police corruption, voodoo, ghosts and culture traits. I did the research online, online groups and with a visit to New Orleans.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. There is a dog. Sorry, can’t say any more.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes. It’s a contemporary, romantic suspense with paranormal elements.
you speak more than one language?
No
you grew up where you live now?
No. I’m Canadian and still live here but I was born in Alberta, moved to British Columbia and recently moved back to Alberta, but a different town.
you love to read?
Yes. I love romantic suspense, JD Robb and a lot of self-pubbed authors. I also enjoy murders, suspense and biographies. I usually read before I go to bed.
you are never late?
Not usually. I have a good sense of time, but occasionally detours and traffic can throw me off. so
you love pizza?
Yes. Chicken fajita pizza is awesome. And so is bacon and shrimp.
you love sushi?
Yes. I love California rolls and tempura.
you have a pet?
Yes. I have a 10-year-old, overweight rescue dog. Benji is a Poochon – part poodle, part bichon.
Where to buy Death Southern Style
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089VRC1WR/
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Beverley Bateman now lives in Medicine Hat, Alberta. She recently moved from the Okanagan Valley in BC, Canada. Instead of vineyards, orchards, lakes, and mountains she has ranches, farmers and a close community. She lives there with her husband and her Bichon-poodle rescue dog. During the cold Alberta winters, she snowbirds to Arizona and does glass fusion, watercolor painting and plays the ukulele besides working on her latest romantic suspense. Hunted, Missing and Targeted are part of her Montana series. She also has her Holly Devine series; A Cruise to Remember, and a Murder to Forget. Don’t Go is her darker romantic suspense.
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Read the new Hollywood Flirt by Alexa Aston @AlexaAston #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #NewRelease
Friends to lovers, a Hollywood romance, Hollywood Flirt by Alexa Aston. A Hollywood star and his director find love–until her crazy ex-husband shows up with an agenda.From internationally bestselling romance author Alexa Aston – Book Two in the exciting Hollywood Name Game – a stunning new contemporary romance series. Read for free with Kindle Unlimited!
She’s Hollywood royalty whose trail vanished a dozen years ago.
He doesn’t do relationships and thinks commitment is a four-letter word.
They Google each other…and sparks fly…
Sydney Revere, the daughter of a famous movie couple, left Hollywood behind over a decade ago. Christened The Wild Child by the media, she reinvents herself as a serious student who becomes an attorney and marries a safe, predictable man. When her husband cheats on her and the law loses its glitter, Sydney returns to Hollywood. Her father hires her to storyboard his upcoming movie, No Regrets–and then stuns Sydney when he offers her the job as his assistant director.
Dash DeLauria is a rising actor who hasn’t trusted a woman since his mother left. He’s now the guardian of his mentally-challenged brother. Dash is looking to grow professionally and after he wins the lead in No Regrets, he finds he’s lost his heart and soul to Sydney. With both their careers on the upswing, life is sweet.
But Sydney’s ex-husband isn’t finished with her yet. Discovering who she really is–and that she’s wealthy–he tracks her to California, ready to start over with her again.
No matter what it takes…
Series order
Book 1 – Hollywood Heartbreaker
Book 2 – Hollywood Flirt
Book 3 – Hollywood Player
Book 4 – Hollywood Double
Book 5 – Hollywood Enigma
Genre contemporary romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings) PG-13
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Award-winning and internationally bestselling author Alexa Aston 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’s a binge fiend (The Crown and Ozark are favorites) who enjoys travel, sports, and time with her family.
Her historical romances bring to life loveable rogues and dashing knights, while her contemporary romances are light and flirty and sometimes contain a bit of suspense.
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Read Stolen and Seduced by Tricia Schneider @TriciaSchneider #RLFblog #NewRelease #AlienAbductionRomance
Falling in love was never in their plans to escape an alien spaceship in Tricia Schneider’s new sci-fi romance, Her Alien Kiss, within Stolen and Seduced: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Abduction Romances.Tricia, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Her Alien Kiss within Stolen and Seduced: A Limited Edition Collection of Alien Abduction Romances.
Her Alien Kiss by Tricia Schneider
Genre: Sci-fi Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Aliens abduct Lena, the daughter of the President of the United Nations of Earth, to blackmail her father into giving them weapons to defeat the deadly warriors ravaging their home planet. Lena is trapped with another prisoner and together they plan a daring escape. But can the enemy of her enemy be her friend? Lena is forced to decide. Trust her father to send rescue or trust the alluring alien captive to help her escape. Can she make it back to Earth alive and with her heart intact?
These sexy aliens will stop at nothing to claim their mates—including abducting them!
When hot, hunky aliens need to find a mate, they know right where to look: Earth. But let’s face it, not all Earth girls are easy. We prefer our guys—even our alien guys—to put in some serious effort. Good thing human men make it easy for them.
Don’t miss your chance to binge-read this burning-hot collection of alien abduction-turned-seduction tales by New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors.
Why did you write this book?
I’ve always loved science fiction movies and television. I’m a fan of shows like Doctor Who, Stargate: SG1, Firefly, and Farscape. And I’m a Star Trek and a Star Wars fan. Yeah, I can’t pick between the two. I love them all for different reasons. What they have in common are aliens! So, I took my love for romance and combined it with my love for science fiction. I tossed it together and came up with Rex and Lena. Rex is an alien and Lena is a human from Earth. They’re both captured by other aliens and must rely on each other to escape. Falling in love was never in their plans.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Romance. Any kind of romance! I need that happily-ever-after that other genre’s don’t always guarantee. Although, I’m a diverse reader and enjoy reading many other genres such as mystery, science fiction and fantasy, I always, always come back to romance.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Oh, I have a lot, but the first to come to mind is Jane from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. It’s a gothic romance which is one of my favorite romance genres to read. Both Jane and Mr. Rochester are tormented characters which makes the ending so much sweeter.
What are you working on at the moment?
I always have more than one project going on. I’m working on two paranormal romance books in my Cougar Shifter series. I’m also writing more sci-fi romances in Her Alien Temptation series. I’m bouncing between these series at the moment.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
I have two books releasing this October. The Ghost of Morley Manor is coming out in A Cursed All Hallows Eve Collection. Tempting Benjamin will be part of the Falling for Shifters Romance Collection. And I have some Christmas novellas planned for the holiday season. Also, I have another alien romance that will be part of Alien Embrace coming out next year!
Where to buy Stolen and Seduced
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089QZH1K3
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Tricia Schneider is a multi-genre romance author. From werewolves, vampires and witches to wicked pirates and sexy aliens, she weaves sensual stories where happily-ever-after is a guarantee. She believes there is a book for everyone. A sentiment she gained after years of working as Assistant Manager and bookseller at Waldenbooks. After the store closed, she turned to writing full-time, publishing all kinds of romance such as paranormal, historical, fantasy, sci-fi and gothic romances.
Tricia lives in Pennsylvania with her four children and two rescued cats, Harley and Cassius. When she’s not typing away on her laptop, she’s riding shotgun in a ’67 Impala while keeping her eyes open for a madman in a Big Blue Box.
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