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Cry Me a River by @liviaquinn #RLFblog #urbanfantasy
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Cry Me a River by Livia Quinn.About the BookTitle Cry Me a River, Destiny Paramortals, Book2Genre Urban fantasyAuthor Livia QuinnBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGMayberry or Middle Earth? – The Paramortals have a saying, “One meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” Our new sheriff said it differently, “Paramortal, my A$$!”My name is Tempest Pomeroy. For nineteen years I denied my heritage, until my brother’s genie bottle went missing. Time is running out for River, and the attraction that was growing between me and Sheriff Jack Lang derailed after a series of shocks sent us both reeling, and he got his first glimpse of my Paramortal “talents” – a few measly bolts of lightning aimed at his—in his general direction. In the course of the investigation we’ve gonr from attraction to suspicion, support to friendship, romance to oh-my-god-get-away-from-me revulsion.Jack’s an ex-Navy pilot. He says he wants to know “everything”. My ex-lover, but after we answer Jack’s questions, he’ll either join us, or grab his daughter and take the first jet out of Middle Earth.He might help me save my brother and discover the whereabouts of my parents, but he probably won’t still want to take me to the Mardi Gras ball, once he knows “everything”. There’s a lot of everything.Buy This BookAmazon http://amzn.to/1OXQNohARe http://bit.ly/CMR-AReNook http://bit.ly/1K9HjyHCreateSpace http://amzn.to/1nbPGVgGoodreads http://bit.ly/1l0XDLuiBooks http://apple.co/2gnAHrgKobo http://bit.ly/1UlmNmHAbout the AuthorHi, I’m Livia Quinn, a DC native living on the bayou. With a life long fascination (read that: phobia) of storms, and living in Louisiana where severe weather is a part of life, it was only natural that it would play a big part in my world. My former jobs as a mail lady, computer trainer, plant manager, professional singer, business owner and salesperson have stocked my brain full of quirky characters and I can’t wait to share them with my readers.Author Social MediaWebsite: http://liviaquinn.comBlog: https://liviaquinnwrites.com/livias-ramblingsTwitter http://twitter.com/liviaquinnPinterest http://pinterest.com/liviaquinnGoodreads http://bit.ly/22VXuevAmazon Author page http://amzn.to/1T5qmhNGoogle+ http://bit.ly/2guNZn9Linkedin http://bit.ly/2dbYAP2Instagram http://instagram.com/liviaquinnauthorIndependent Author Network http://bit.ly/2dlAr8LLivia Quinns Facebook Reader Group http://bit.ly/2gBFQ12 -
Stressing the Hero from Deceit and Devotion historical interracial #romance @FayeHall79 #RLFblog
Author Bio
Murder, lies, deception, and love set in the outback under the Australian sun.
These are the stories of Faye Hall.
Her passion driven, mystery filled books are set in North Queensland, Australia during the development of the townships at the end of the 19th century.
Each of her novels bring something symbolically Australian to her readers, from Aboriginal herbal remedies, to certain gemstones naturally only found in this part of the world.
Each of her books tell of a passionate connection between the hero and heroine, surrounded and threatened by deceit, scandal, theft and sometimes even murder.
These romances swerve from the traditional romances as Faye aims to give her readers so much more intrigue, whilst also revealing the hidden histories of rural townships of North Queensland.
Faye finds her inspiration from the histories of not only the township she grew up in, but the many surrounding it. She also bases most of her characters on her own ancestors and their adventures when first migrating to Australia.
Faye was able to live her own passion driven romance, marrying the love of her life after a whirlwind romance in 2013. Together they are raising their 9 children in a remote country town in northern Queensland, Australia.About the Book
Title Deceit and DevotionGenre Historical romance / Interracial romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R“I will pay you to sleep with my wife.”Jarrah Miyan, a young half-caste aboriginal man, is supposed to seduce a white woman into an affair so her greed-driven husband can gain full control of her inheritance, including the rare collection of black opals she keeps under lock and key. When he walks into the study to meet the poor chit he’s to take advantage of, he expects to find an aging woman who smells of stale perfume and gin. Who he finds though is the most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on—the same woman whose pale thighs had been wrapped around him just a few hours earlier as she’d begged him to give her pleasure.After their night of passion together, Emily Holtz doubted she would ever see Jarrah again. To have him standing before her now, asking for employment at her cattle station, was not a situation she had prepared herself for. She agrees to hire him on one condition. He has to spy on her husband and get her the incriminating evidence she needs to apply for a divorce. She’s spent years in a miserable arranged marriage, and she’s desperate to escape. But her husband is a dangerous man, and he will stop at nothing, including murder, to get what he wants.As they begin to develop feelings for each other, Jarrah worries about what will happen when Emily discovers that he’s been working for both her and her husband. Not that they could ever really be together, as society would never accept that.Content Warning: contains sex, strong language, and some violence.Stressing The Hero
Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.The Hero’s Relaxed Side
This hero is at a party. Considering his story, describe the party.Jarrah would be being paid to attend and serve the wealthy guests alcohol. He would also be required to ensure no fights broke out amongst the drinking guests.How does the hero feel about being this particular party, and what body language is he displaying that gives it away?Jarrah would be constantly on guard, knowing that he needed to remember his place as a worker. He keeps his eyes lowered, knowing better than to try and look any guest in the eye. His answers to any questions would be short and soft.Is he more likely to mingle or remain aloof?Jarrah would be forced to mingle but would take any opportunity to escape.If he drinks, what is his drink of choice at this party?Jarrah isn’t allowed to drink.How much drink is his usual?Jarrah isn’t allowed to drink.The hero figures out where the hiding places are and then goes there. Is it to hide, to avoid someone, or to go drag a friend back to the party?Jarrah would be more inclined to want to hide, however he would welcome the chance to avoid his employer.Is he likely to latch onto a friend and stay with him/her and ignore others, or is he the friend that others latch onto?If Emily Holtz was at the party then Jarrah would stay as close to her side as was possible, ignoring any others that were there.If someone picked a fight at this party, how is the hero going to handle it?It would be Jarrah’s job to break up the fight, but he wouldn’t willingly get involved.Is the hero the one most likely to get tossed out of the party, or the one who does the tossing?As a half-caste aboriginal man, Jarrah wouldn’t be allowed to lay his hands on any wealthy white guest. If he did then he would be tossed out on his ear or worse.Will he know when to leave, or stay late and make a nuisance of himself?Jarrah would know when to leave.The Hero’s Stressed Out Side
How does the hero handle it if the cops or some other authority figure pulls him aside when he was blameless in a situation?Jarrah automatically tenses, knowing that he made an easy scapegoat for anyone making trouble.How does the hero react to hearing a scream?It fills him with dread, and Jarrah would automatically go and investigate.If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing that crosses his mind?If it were men fighting, Jarrah would instantly think they were fighting over a woman and he shouldn’t interfere.If he sees someone being assaulted, what is the FIRST thing he does?Jarrah would try to rescue them, though he would have to be mindful not to become involved.This hero attempts to rescue someone and realizes that he is in over his head. The odds are against him and there is no way out. He is going to get his butt handed to him. What does he do?Jarrah would struggle to get the better of his opponent until he could make some kind of escape.The hero runs into the one person from his past he wanted to avoid. He can’t get out of the situation and must interact with him/her in some way. What does he do?He keeps his answers short and cold. He doesn’t want to get involved.Someone younger than the hero is in charge of the situation, and they are handling it badly, perhaps bungling things. How does the hero deal with it?Carefully make suggestions to make the other person think they were his idea until the matter improves.The hero is in physical pain but must bear up under it and keep going. What does he tell himself in order to get through the situation?Jarrah would remind himself that he was doing this for Emily, the lady he loves, and that he must survive and return to her to ensure her safety incase her husband tried to find her.What mentor’s words come to mind in a bad situation? When Emily left her husband for Jarrah, she told him that she never saw his color; only him. He remembered this in hoped that there were others who could look at him the same.What lesson from his past gets him through a stressful situation?Jarrah learnt from an early age to depend on no one other than himself. In a stressful situation he would fall back on his wits and independence until the situation improved.Buy This Book
Publisher http://beachwalkpress.com/faye-hall/Author Social Media
Website http://www.faye-hall.comTwitter https://twitter.com/FayeHall79Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/fayehall79/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00DPIMSMW -
Double Feature: Holiday Romance by @LesannSartor #RLFBlog #HolidayRomance
Get In The Mood For The Holidays: Bestselling, Award-Winning Christmas Series: Star Light ~ Star BrightAuthor Bio
L.A. Sartor is a bestselling, award-winning author. She began telling stories around the age of 4 when her mother, at L.A.’s insistence, wrote them down and L.A. illustrated them. As an adult, she writes suspense and action-adventure novels with a dash of romance, and screenplays—she’s had a contracted adaptation! She lives in Colorado with her husband whom she met on a blind date. L.A. loves to travel and thinks life is an adventure and we should embrace the journey.Be Mine This Christmas Night
Holiday Romance, L.A. Sartor, PG13At Christmas, finding love and a family seems even more possible…unless you’re keeping a secret.The Children’s Author …Annie Hamilton’s children’s series Star Light~Star Bright is a mega hit. She loves kids and wants nothing more than a family of her own, but twice burned, thrice shy. When a gorgeous man with two young boys moves next door, Annie can’t help but dream her impossible dream.And The Widower Who Moved Next Door …Cole Evans is a brilliant scientist but finds fatherhood a challenge. When his son develops a bond with their enchanting neighbor, the boy’s favorite author, Cole discovers just how much he’s lost—and how much he needs.Will Their Wish Come True This Christmas Night?Can Cole overcome family meddling and alleviate Annie’s fears so they can be a ready-made family?Buy Be Mine This Christmas Night
Publisher http://www.lasartor.comAmazon http://www.amazon.com/Mine-Christmas-Night-Light-Bright-ebook/dp/B00GGAGV1K/Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-mine-this-christmas-night-la-sartor/1118729654?ean=2940148272533Forever Yours This New Year’s Night
Holiday Romance, L.A. Sartor, PGThe clock strikes midnight and a new year begins…will this one bring love to heal a disbelieving heart?Jennifer Malone Can’t Believe What’s Happening To HerHow dare he? Granted she’s far from home, dining alone on Christmas Eve. But that doesn’t give Major Brice Young—the cocky man who’d out-experted her on a big cyber forensics case months ago—the right to invite himself to her table and then do what he did.Brice Young Can’t Believe He Did What He Just DidStupid move. Brice needs Jennifer Malone to be the beta tester of his new cyber defense program and he bet he’d just ruined his chances. Why on earth did he come here at all, let alone do what he just did? Would Jen still show up at tomorrow’s meeting and agree to work with him on testing his new system?Can Two Prior Adversaries Work Together?Getting Jen to test his new system is Brice’s priority until he discovers she is so much more than the icy cyber geek she portrays to the world. Jen fights to keep her distance, despite Brice’s undeniable charm. There is no way she ever mixes business with pleasure, especially with a recently divorced man…or can magic happen on this New Year’s Night?Buy Forever Yours This New Year’s Night
Publisher http://www.lasartor.comBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/forever-yours-this-new-years-night-la-sartor/1121918506?ean=2940151590976Author Social Media
Website http://www.lasartor.comTwitter https://twitter.com/LesannSartorFacebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/Leslie.Ann.SartorFacebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/LASartor.AuthorPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/lesann415/boards/Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/L.-A.-Sartor/e/B0091XR9VK/ -
Embracing Silence by @njwaltersauthor #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance
Today’s featured book is Embracing Silence by NJ Walters.About the Book
Title Embracing SilenceGenre Science Fiction RomanceAuthor N.J. WaltersBook heat level (based on movie ratings): REarth 2133The hunter becomes the huntedTienan is Alpha One, created by the privileged few who live shielded from a lawless land. He’s been honed into the perfect involuntary weapon—vengeful, adaptable and ruthless. Finally free of the evil organization that created him, he’s on the run with one option to survive outside the Gate: avoid recapture, even if that means killing again. But the sexy little stalker following him is too delicious to take out.The captive becomes the captorSilence is a tracker with the Resistance, a rebel force amassed to end the reign of terror. For Silence to trust Tienan is a risk, but to resist his brutal prowess is impossible.Enemies become loversAs raw sexual need takes over, alliances will shift and treachery could become as potent—and as lethal—as desire.Previously published, newly revised by author
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Amazon http://amzn.com/B01JBLHC04Barnes and Noble http://tinyurl.com/gl9y2qwARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-embracingsilence-2095788-340.htmlAbout the Author
N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author who has always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.Author Social Media
Website http://www.njwalters.comGoodreads http://www.goodreads.com/NJWaltersAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/author/njwaltersNewsletter Group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/awakeningdesires/info -
Married for His Convenience a new #HarlequinHistorical by @ewebsterauthor #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the Author
Eleanor Webster loves high-heels and sun, which is ironic as she lives in northern Canada, the land of snowhills and unflattering footwear. Various crafting experiences, including a nasty glue-gun episode, have proven that her creative soul is best expressed through the written word.Eleanor is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology and holds an undergraduate degree in history and creative writing. She loves to use her writing to explore her fascination with the past.Interview with Eleanor Webster
Why did you write this book?I write because I have stories to tell and I’m too old to play with dolls. I write romance because it provides me with the opportunity to escape the day job and the stresses of everyday life. I hope also that my books bring moments of levity, joy, escape and romance to my readers. In particular, I love writing dialogue and integrating moments of sly wit and intelligent conversation. My characters voice those wonderful witty and insightful things that I come to my mind with at 2 a.m. and which I wish I’d said 12 hours earlier.What is your favorite genre to read?Good question and it largely depends on the season. I work as a school psychologist and find that during term time I seek levity, moments of escape and a genre that is not too cognitively taxing as I seem to have the attention span of a hyperactive gnat. I love the romance of all my wonderful fellow authors at Harlequin historical. I also adore John Mortimer’s Rumpole of the Bailey. It speaks to basic human values in a wry, intelligent and humorous manner. It is both entertaining and thought provoking. During the summer months, I can usually manage something intellectually challenging. This summer my favorite was All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrWho is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?This is absolutely such a tough question! I will say Anne Shirley from Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I choose Anne because, as a shy, only child, brought up by older parents my childhood involved fewer friends than perhaps was typical. Anne, with her vivid imagination, provided comfort, companionship and modeled a way of seeing the world’s beauty. Who can resist a character who can transform Barry’s pond into “the Lake of Shining Waters”?What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I am thrilled to announce the release of my second novel, Married for His Convenience. It is a December, Harlequin Historical release and is a story about two individuals driven by loss. Sarah is searching for her half-sister while Sebastian is looking for his son. It is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.I am already working on my third book, also set during regency times and a contemporary located in the city of my birth, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.Please tell us about your latest book.Tainted by illegitimacy, plain Sarah Martin has no illusions of a grand marriage. So when the Earl of Langford makes her a proposal that will take her one step closer to finding her half sister, she can’t refuse!Sebastian’s dreams of romance died with his late wife’s affair, so now he needs a convenient wife to act as governess for his silent daughter. Yet Sarah continues to surprise and challenge him, and soon Sebastian can’t deny the joy his new bride could bring to his life—and into his bed!About the Book
Title Married for His ConvenienceGenre Historical RomanceAuthor Eleanor WebsterBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGBuy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/2cEzUzWBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/2cm8oZNGoogle Play http://bit.ly/2cNcokRiBooks http://apple.co/2eUcoAsAuthor Social Media
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Malediction: A Wicked Halloween #boxset @erzabetbishop #RLFblog #paranormal
Today’s featured book is Malediction by Erzabet Bishop.About the Book
Title MaledictionGenre paranormal romanceAuthor Erzabet BishopBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RIt’s witchcraft…Nestled in the shadowy thoroughfares of Salem, Bridget has created a new life for herself. Saved from the noose by the mysterious Mr. Black during the witch trials, she runs Broomstix, a thriving curse worker and hex shop. Dangerous cravings thrust her back in harm’s way as evil stalks the streets. Will the allure of the forbidden be her curse or her salvation?Alistair is a wolf caught between desire and duty to his pack. His Alpha goes missing and evidence of arcane magic and murder come a little too close to home. A chance encounter at a Halloween party brings his beast to the forefront and one night of passion leaves him wanting much, much more.A war is brewing in Salem between the wolves and witch kind. When more deaths are found linked to rogue wolves, the two join forces. But wild magic reigns on Samhain and the moon may just have a mind of her own…Buy This Book
Amazon http://hyperurl.co/AWHAbout the Author
Erzabet Bishop is an award winning and bestselling author who loves to write naughty stories. She is the author of Lipstick, Crave, Snow (Three Times More Lucky Box Set), Malediction (A Wicked Halloween Box Set), Map of Bones (A Wicked Affair Box Set), Sanguine Shadows (Vampire Bites Box Set), The Science of Lust, Wicked for You, Heart’s Protector, Burning for You, Taming the Beast, Mistletoe Kisses, Surrender, Hedging Her Bets (Alpha Fever Box Set), Cat’s Got Her Tongue (Alpha Heat Box Set), Spirit Board, Holidays in Hell, Club Beam, Pomegranate, A Red Dress for Christmas, The Black Magic Café, Sweet Seductions, The Erotic Pagans Series: Beltane Fires, Samhain Shadows and Yuletide Temptation along with being a contributor to many anthologies. She lives in Texas with her husband, furry children and can often be found lurking in local bookstores. She loves to bake, make naughty crochet projects and watch monster movies.Author Social Media
Twitter http://twitter.com/ErzabetBishopAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Erzabet-Bishop/e/B00AVSDUBC/