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Sweeter Than This by @SamaraKing #RLFblog # InterracialRomance
Today’s featured book is Sweeter Than This by Samara King.About the Book
Title Sweeter Than ThisGenre Interracial RomanceAuthor Samara KingBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RWith her best friend murdered, the man believed to be partly responsible under the nose of her gun and a stranger looming in the shadows out for blood, Officer Elle Taylor is running out of time and people to trust. Will Elle risk crossing the line between attraction and revenge to take help from an unexpected source, before the murderer strikes again and leaves her life in flames?Durant Kane is no stranger to trouble, especially the kind that comes with a gun trained on his face and an angry woman attached. But Elle’s something different, something unexpected and sweeter. He never could have imagined coming to feel so deeply about her, even if his own disastrous path in relationships hadn’t left him so wary. But he’ll have to take the risk if he doesn’t want to lose the woman he’s come to realize he can’t even think of living without.Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.loose-id.com/sweeter-than-this.htmlBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sweeter-than-this-samara-king/1118636344ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/mobile/details.html?pid=1406017&cat=178Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/sweeter-than-thisiTunes https://itunes.apple.com/do/book/sweeter-than-this/id811337933?l=en&mt=11About the Author
Samara King is the author of over twenty published novels, novellas, short stories and as well as poetry. Since her days of sneaking romance novels to the back of the library in grade school; romance fiction has been a consistent staple in Samara’s world, soon after, the desire to write her own tales unfolded. In 2011, she was nominated for Poet of the Year by African Americans On The Move Book Club and is a member of The Romance Writers of America and several sister chapters.Samara has penned sexy tales for a host of publishers and also selfpublishes under her imprint, Crave Novellas. Previously she cohosted SoundNOff, a poetic format for poets and spoken word artists and hosted InCharacterN10, a former showcase for authors on Blogtalkradio.com/samaraking. Samara’s first poetry collection, The Ebony Kryptonite, was well received and was followed with Stripped Barefoot, a sultry mix of poetry and spoken word, which went on to reach #20 in Chicago’s Top 40 on Reverbnation in September 2013.Currently, Samara is hard at work on her next series.Author Social Media
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The Bride Tournament @ruthkaufman #RLFblog #historical
Today’s featured book is The Bride Tourmanent by Ruth Kaufman.About the Book
Title The Bride TournamentGenre historical romanceAuthor Ruth KaufmanBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLady Eleanor de la Tour’s life turns upside down on her wedding day. Instead
of her betrothed, she must wed the new earl, to whom the king has given his title
and lands. Though Richard Courtenay is handsome and intriguing, she wants the man
she loves and chose. And Richard pursues alchemy, anathema to her because the obsession
to turn base metals into gold is destroying her father.Richard needs and wants to stay wed to Eleanor to uncover her father’s alchemy
secrets. He vows to win her even as she arranges a bride tournament to find him
a better and willing wife. Can they attain what they most desire?Buy This Book
Publisher Ruth J. KaufmanAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Bride-Tournament-Wars-Roses-Brides-ebook/dp/B016YZEW0IAbout the Author
Ruth Kaufman is a Chicago Amazon bestselling author, on-camera
and voiceover talent, freelance editor and speaker with a J.D. who enjoys chocolate
peanut butter milkshakes and singing in a symphony chorus.The Bride Tournament, the third standalone book in her Wars of
the Roses Brides series, joins At His Command and Follow Your Heart. Writing accolades
include Romance Writers of America® Golden Heart® winner and runner up in RT Book
Reviews’ national American Title II contest.She’s had roles in indie features, web series and national TV
commercials, and has voiced hundreds of explainer videos, e-learning courses, commercials
and assorted characters.Author Social Media
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The Diary of Narcissa Dunn a new #historical romance by @Elaine_Violette #RLFblog
A quick interview with Elaine Violette, author of The Diary of Narcissa Dunn.About the Author
Elaine writes British and American Historical Romances. Part of the fun of writing Historicals, she says, is doing research into the past and creating characters that live and love in those sometimes glorious and sometimes harrowing times. A veteran English teacher, Elaine presently teaches public speaking part-time at a local community college. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and CT Romance Writers (CTRWA). Residing on the Connecticut shoreline with her golfing husband, Drew, she delights in being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Other favorite activities apart from reading and writing are nature walks, kayaking, and baking yummy desserts.Interview with Elaine Violette
Why did you write this book?My inspiration for The Diary of Narcissa Dunn came from a morning walk in a local cemetery in Connecticut. I came upon a monument from 1808. Its epitaph for an 19 year old woman named Narcissa captured my heart. I copied the inscription and saved it, knowing I would write a story based on it someday. Two other books came before Narcissa’s manuscript but the voice of the epitaph refused to be stay buried in my memory. The inscription included in the plot, speaks loudly. This is truly a book of my heart.What is your favorite genre to read?Historical Romance both British Regencies and American Historicals. I enjoy not only the romance but also the rich historical backgrounds. I also love stories that bring in paranormal elements and The Diary of Narcissa Dunn is a ghostly love story.Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Oliver, from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. I’ve come across no author who creates such descriptive, enticing characters as Dickens. Just think of Miss Havisham inGreat Expectations! Authors can learn so much from his detailed descriptions.What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?The Diary of Narcissa Dunn is the first in the Redemption series. Presently, I’m working on Book Two, which will continue the story of Olivia and her family.Please tell us about your latest book.Tensions rise between Reverend Fuller and his daughter Olivia when he attempts to control her choice of a husband. As Olivia experiences strange recurring dreams, other mysterious events create chaos in the parsonage, leaving the family on edge. Meanwhile, Benjamin Pratt, desperately in love with Olivia, discovers an old diary that reveals shocking secrets. He becomes an unwilling messenger, torn between revealing truths that could shatter Olivia’s heart, or destroy the diary and watch her marry another. Either way, he’s bound to lose her unless a mysterious woman intervenes.About the Book
Title The Diary of Narcissa DunnGenre Historical RomanceAuthor Elaine VioletteBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher EVs BooksAmazon http://amzn.com/B01EBA54T6Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/26LniMoKobo http://bit.ly/1SZn6PzAuthor Social Media
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Double Feature: Timeless Romance with @LaurenLinwood #Romance #RLFBlog
Timeless Romance with author Lauren Linwood.Author Bio
Lauren Linwood’s historical romances use history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of love. Her romantic suspense novels feature strong heroes and heroines who unite to defeat a clever antagonist and discover a deep, abiding love during their journey.
A native Texan, Lauren is an avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan who manages stress by alternating yoga with long walks. She plans to start a support group for Fixer Upper addicts—as soon as she finishes her next piece of dark chocolate.Word of Honor (Knights of Valor #1)
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Merryn Mantel and Geoffrey de Montfort have loved each other since childhood. Once betrothed, Geoffrey leaves for the wars in France for five long years. Upon his return, the two marry and spend one blissful night consummating their love and making plans for their future.
But her new husband vanishes the next day without a trace. Merryn grieves for almost seven years—and then Geoffrey returns to her—changed from the boy and man she knew and worshipped. This stranger refuses to reveal where he has been and why he stayed away for so long.
Will her husband’s silence create a rift too large to heal, or can Merryn and Geoffrey recapture the love they once shared?Buy the Book
Windtree Press http://windtreepress.com/portfolio/word-of-honor/
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMZSOEK
Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1084032661
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/word-of-honor-lauren-linwood/1123406891
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/word-of-honor-4
Inkterra http://www.inktera.com/store/title/67d24252-652e-4119-9b70-0f86734ab2a2Marked by Honor (Knights of Valor #2)
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Lady Beatrice Bordel blames herself for the riding accident that cost her father his life when she was a child. Tragedy strikes again when her mother and grandfather die on the same day, leaving her homeless. The young woman decides to travel to visit her grandfather’s closest friend, hoping she can use her domestic skills and lute-playing talent to find a permanent place in his household. Barely into her journey, a band of highwaymen accosts Beatrice and her sole servant. All seems lost—until Raynor Le Roux arrives.
As a knight of the realm, the code of chivalry guides Raynor’s life. While returning to his family’s home after many months absence, he rescues Beatrice, who tells a white lie to this handsome stranger. Raynor takes her to safety at Ashcroft, but his home has changed during his time away. No longer a thriving estate, Ashcroft has fallen into disrepair because his brother Peter is no longer interested in its welfare after his wife’s untimely death. Raynor determi
nes to restore his home before he escorts Beatrice north so she may unite with the man he believes is her betrothed.
The couple’s growing attraction turns to love, but Beatrice’s dishonesty stands between her and Raynor’s happiness. Will she finally tell him the truth—and hope he forgives her deception—or will it be too late?Buy the Book
Windtreed Press http://windtreepress.com/portfolio/marked-by-honor/
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Marked-Honor-Knights-Valor-Book-ebook/dp/B01EEKVMSK/280-7161232-3437641
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Marked-Honor-Knights-Valor-Book-ebook/dp/B01EEKVMSK
Apple https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/marked-by-honor/id1104847933?mt=11
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marked-by-honor-lauren-linwood/1123671962?ean=2940153201573
Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/marked-by-honorAuthor Social Media
Website http://www.laurenlinwood.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwood
Twitter https://twitter.com/LaurenLinwood
Blog http://www.laurenlinwood.com/write-up-my-alley-2/
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Linwood/e/B00CSSG8BC
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Meet Dane Carlson from Of the Cowboy’s Own Accord @MaryJDressel #RLFblog #Romance
Author Bio
Early days of reading romance novels and women’s fiction laid the groundwork for Mary to take up the pen and write her own memorable love stories. Love always wins and the rewards are sexy and sweet. She loves to write stories with strong family ties, lasting friendships, gentlemen heroes with a touch of bad, and women who know how to handle them.Her home is in the Great Lake Basin area in the U.S.A. Two grown sons and an Australian Shepherd fur-baby dog complete her family. Mary loves communicating with readers and friends. She also has a mailing list for readers who want to be notified of new releases and important book updates. Look for the next book in the Double Dutch Ranch Series: Love at First Sight, late 2016.About the Book
Title Of the Cowboy’s Own AccordGenre Contemporary Western RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RArmy Ranger Dane Carlson never means to fall in love before leaving for another tour of duty, but unexpectedly, he does. While deployed, he finds himself being sent home early to the family ranch to make a heartrending decision. Little does he know he isn’t the only one making decisions. His first priority is to rekindle the flame after losing communication with Gracelyn Clark. The woman who owns his heart and has since the moment their gaze connects. But now, nothing is the same as when they met.The first round of news is surprise enough, yet Gracelyn continues to release shocking information detrimental to their future. How do they make it work after so few days together seven months ago? Adjusting to many new things in his life isn’t easy as it is, so to pull himself back to the man he’s become, could be the biggest test of all—in order to protect his own.Challenges abound even as Dane and Gracelyn come to terms with the decisions they’ve made. Whatever tomorrow brings, their only choice is acceptance—to take one day at a time and face life as it comes.Introducing Dane Carlson
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever! We’re happy to have you here today.Name: Dane CarlsonAge: 33Gender: MaleBirthplace: I was born in Binghampton, New York, but I came to Canyon Junction, Arizona as a teen.Profession: A soldier for fourteen years. I’m a horse rancher on the family ranch now. We all have our own property on the Double Dutch.Describe your body and build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars.Let’s see now… I’m 6’1” with my boots on. My hair is blond, kind of short but longer on top. I’m letting it grow. I’m about 190 pounds of brain and brawn. You’ll find some scars on my body, and maybe a tattoo. Ladies try to stick their finger in my dimples, so yeah, I guess I have them.Who is the significant other in your life?That’d be the hottie, Gracelyn Clark.Please tell us a little about yourself.I’m the youngest of three boys. Basically, I’m a horse rancher, but in my mind I’m still an Army Ranger. I’m adapting. Family is important to me. I don’t like to play games, and I won’t take bull from anyone. I’m sort of a patient kind of guy. Sort of…How do you dress?At home I wear a t-shirt, jeans, my cowboy hat and boots, and sometimes a flannel shirt. I wear a leather jacket and motorcycle boots when I ride my bike. When I go out, I wear a button-up shirt or a Henley with “good” jeans or a nicer pair of pants depending on where I’m going. I’ll wear a suit or a tux if I have to. I wore an Army White Mess uniform to a recent family wedding. Yep, it was a great choice not to mention a big surprise. I like to pull surprises.If we could only hear your voice (but not see you) what characteristic would identify you?I’ve been told my voice is mellow and sexy. *grin* I hear a little scratch in it myself.On what special skills do you rely?My intelligence. Without it, the other skills mean nothing, and I have acquired many skills from fourteen years of military training. Fighting. Marksmanship. Planning. Leadership. Saving a life…you get it. Plus, my dad taught me what I need for ranching, whether I wanted to learn it or not. I admit, Dad was right.What is your family like?Close-knit. We’d die for one another if we had to. My brothers razz the hell out of me, though. My dad passed away more than ten years ago. Mom helps out with the ranch. She deserves the credit for it all.How well do you know your neighbors?My direct neighbors are my brothers. Canyon Junction is a small town. I know most of the townspeople better than I should. People talk, you know. I hear things I’d rather not know.Do you care about what others assume about you?It depends. If it involves my reputation, yeah I care, and I don’t take it lightly if someone wants to put a blemish on my reputation. Other than that, no, I could care less. I know who I am.How do you handle challenges?Head on, baby!Who in your life has the power to hurt you the most and why?Mostly, it’s someone in Gracelyn’s life. Why? This person is a threat to her happiness, which then becomes a threat to mine, and I take it personal.What would you like to tell your writer?Hey, great! First off, I wouldn’t mind having another book. Hey, you with the laptop… I have more to tell. Come on, girl, y’all know I do. And, you know how much I loved being an Army Ranger? What’s up with that? I know what you’re going to say…everything turned out for the best. Oh, and…um, thanks. You know why. *Wink*Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.com/B00ZV1U3VOBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/of-the-cowboys-own-accord-mary-j-mccoy-dressel/1122166347?ean=2940151759182Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/551673Author Social Media
Website http://www.maryjdresselbooks.comTwitter https://twitter.com/maryjdresselAmazon Author Page www.amazon.com/Mary-J.-McCoy-Dressel/e/B002BM6ZW2Newsletter http://eepurl.com/WyOcn -
Intimate Seductions (Intimate Temptations 3) by @AuthorNicMorgan #RLFblog #Contemporary
Today’s featured book is Intimate Seductions by Nicole Morgan.About the Book
Title: Intimate Seductions (Intimate Temptations 3)Genre: Erotic ContemporaryAuthor: Nicole MorganBook heat level: RWarren Murphy spent his adult years working for Leroy Jenkins,
the local cattle baron. He loved his job almost as much as he did women. He was
loving life as one of the most sought-after bachelors in the county.Amber Jenkins is the only heir to the Jenkins fortune and the
apple of her granddaddy’s eye. Years of growing up around Warren turned her teenage
girl fantasies into a love that she couldn’t ignore. Despite her attempts at seduction,
he pushes her away and out of his life.Tragedy soon strikes and the two are face-to-face with one another
on a daily basis. Warren finds it increasingly hard to deny his attraction toward
Amber and is left with a choice. Does he give in to something he craves so desperately?
Or does he let her go, knowing that he has never known a seduction as intimate and
sweet as hers?Buy This Book
Publisher http://bookstrand.com/intimate-seductionsAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Intimate-Seductions-Temptations-Publishing-Allure-ebook/dp/B009D4T3E8Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/intimate-seductions-nicole-morgan/1113126080About the Author
Nicole Morgan is a multi-published author of erotic romantic
novels, which more often than not have a suspenseful back story. Erotic romance
mixed with a good old-fashioned whodunit. While she’s written everything from contemporary
to paranormal her leading men will more often than not be wearing a uniform of some
kind. From military to police officers, she has a love for writing about those who
protect and serve.From her very first novel (which turned into a four book series)
about Navy SEALs to her more recent releases you will be sure to find a few twists
and turns you were not expecting.Nicole currently lives in the Rocky Mountain region where she
continues to gain support and inspiration from life’s everyday blessings.Author Social Media
Website http://www.authornicmorgan.com
Blog http://nicolemorganauthor.blogspot.com
Twitter http://twitter.com/authornicmorgan
Facebook http://facebook.com/authornicolemorgan
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/AuthorNicMorgan/
Goodreads http://goodreads.com/nicolemorgan
Amazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/nicolemorgan