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Meet Queen Morgan from King Arthur’s Sister in Washington’s Court #scifi fantasy @KimHeadlee #RLFblog
Meet Queen Morgan from King Arthur’s Sister in Washington’s Court by Kim Headlee.Author Bio
Kim Headlee lives on a farm in the mountains of southwestern Virginia with her family, cats, fish, goats, Great Pyrenees goat guards, and assorted wildlife. People and creatures come and go, but the cave and the 250-year-old house ruins—the latter having been occupied as recently as the mid-twentieth century—seem to be sticking around for a while yet. She has been an award-winning published novelist since 1999 (Dawnflight, first edition, Simon & Schuster) and has been studying the Arthurian legends for nigh on half a century.About the Book
Title King Arthur’s Sister in Washington’s Court by Mark Twain as channeled by Kim Iverson HeadleeGenre Science Fiction and FantasyBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): PG for combat violence, language, and Victorian-style innuendoWINNER, 2016 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Science Fiction & FantasyMorgan le Fay, sixth-century Queen of Gore and the only major character not killed off by Mark Twain in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, vows revenge upon the Yankee Hank Morgan. She casts a spell to take her to 1879 Connecticut so she may waylay Sir Boss before he can travel back in time to destroy her world. But the spell misses by 300 miles and 200 years, landing her in the Washington, D.C., of 2079, replete with flying limousines, hovering office buildings, virtual-reality television, and sundry other technological marvels.Whatever is a time-displaced queen of magic and minions to do? Why, rebuild her kingdom, of course—two kingdoms, in fact: as Campaign Boss for the reelection of American President Malory Beckham Hinton, and as owner of the London Knights world-champion baseball franchise.Written as though by the old master himself, King Arthur’s Sister in Washington’s Court by Mark Twain as channeled by Kim Iverson Headlee offers laughs, love, and a candid look at American society, popular culture, politics, baseball… and the human heart.Introducing Queen Morgan the Wise
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever! We’re happy to have you here today.Name: MorganAge: Sixteen hundred and eight in the latter years of your century. In my rightful century, my age is none of your concern.Gender: FemaleBirthplace: Tintagel CastleProfession: Queen of GoreEthnicity/Species (if not human): I am human. That is all that should matter to you mad people.Describe your body and build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars.My glorious silken hair is auburn. Anyone who calls it “red,” like that of the coarse, unruly mane sported by my dead husband, King Uriens, shall join our dungeon’s denizen who made that same mistake. Provoke me to exceptional anger, and I shall arrange faux funerals of your kin for you to watch from your window slit too.All my other features are kept perfect by cause of my magic… or cosmetics, to which my assistant Clarice introduced me in your century. Using cosmetics in lieu of magic I have found to be ever so much more efficient in terms of energy expended, allowing me to focus my magic on far more important pursuits, such as causing the peerless Malory Beckham Hinton to become President for Life (she vetoed my idea to make her Queen of America, though I know for a certain fact that she would be quite good at it).Who is the significant other in your life?In my ancient life, the man I loved best was Sir Accolon, the comeliest of men and manliest of lovers. In the latter twenty-first century, Sandy Carter—who could be my dead lover’s twin—owns my heart, and I his. Sandy surpasses my dead lover in all respects, bedchamber prowess most especially, by a hundred fold.Please tell us a little about yourself.My name, Morgan, was chosen by my mother, Duchess Igraine, to honor the Great Queen of the Old Religion, Mór Rigan, goddess of war. My mother never knew how prophetic her choice would prove to be.I am the daughter of Duke Gorlois, the sister of Queen Margawse and Queen Elaine, the wife of King Uriens of Gore, and the mother of Sir Uwaine of the Table Round. Blessed good fortune made me all of these things.By the capricious hand of ill fortune, King Arthur became my younger half brother, spawned upon my most virtuous and blameless mother by that demon in man’s raiment, Uther Pendragon.I despised Arthur from the very hour of his birth.What is your viewpoint on wealth?I love it, of course, and the more, the better. It can be quite the burden, but it does convey its own brand of magic too.On what special skills do you rely?Have you not heard of Morgan the Wise, healer and sorceress extraordinaire? What is the name of the rock under which you have been living?What kinds of things do you always carry (in pockets or purse)?I am never without my circlet, for I find it useful in your lunatic century to remain mindful of my true nature. Well… almost never. You shall have to read my chronicle to discover what caused me to become bereft of that symbol of royalty, which had to do with the other item I keep concealed upon my person for emergencies and which I am fully capable of wielding to deadly advantage: a dirk.Do you have children?My only son, Sir Uwaine, lies dead and gone these past fifteen centuries. But a mother never forgets the tautness of that eternal bond, I assure you.Do you care about what others assume about you?La, what a question! I am a queen. Of course I do not give a single overripe fig for what the masses think of me; I do not require their approval, only their obedience. That said, however, there is one man whose approval I have sought more and more often of late: my lover, Sandy. He has been known to influence my decisions even when he is not present. I find that most disconcerting… and yet not at all unpleasant.If someone from your past showed up, who would you most want it to be, and why?When Sandy reunited with his lost and presumed-dead sister, I discovered that I craved to see my long-dead brother, King Arthur, that I might set things aright between us. That wish looks unlikely to be fulfilled, alas, though I do remain hopeful that it shall come to pass one day.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?I never had experienced such a calamity of the arts as when my time-travel enchantment failed by three hundred miles and two hundred years. Since I know not how the spell went awry, I confess I have been afraid to assay it again, lest it leave me forever lost in time.What are your biggest hopes and dreams?Although I have experienced marvelous adventures in your shiny new century, and Sandy has become more dear to me than any other man I have ever known, I do hope I can one day return to my rightful era. I have made quite a fine place for myself as owner of the London Knights world championship baseball team, but I do not belong here. Sandy, naturally, wishes for me to stay,—but he is man enough to bow to my wishes in this sensitive matter. He is, was, and always will be such a daisy.Buy This Book
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Love Knows No Boundaries by @AuthorNicMorgan Featured #Romance #RLFblog
Today’s featured book is Love Knows No Boundaries by Nicole Morgan.
Genre: Erotic ContemporaryBook heat level: RIsabelle first fell in love with Sean when she was fifteen years old. Six years her senior, he saw her as a gawky teenager. While at college, Isabelle has found the perfect boyfriend. Justin is patient, kind and a complete gentleman. Sean’s feelings for her have changed, and he is tired of sitting by while she is with another man. Driven by desire and love, he does everything within his power to win the woman that he loves.
Justin, the once-perfect boyfriend, begins to fall apart at the idea of losing Isabelle. In a moment of rage and desperation, he does something horrific, effectively changing their future forever.
Will Sean’s love be enough to get them through the pain? Or will Isabelle walk away from Sean forever? And does love truly know no boundaries?Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.bookstrand.com/love-knows-no-boundariesAmazon http://www.amazon.com/Knows-Boundaries-Siren-Publishing-Allure-ebook/dp/B0042JSM46Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-knows-no-boundaries-nicole-morgan/1028514078About 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
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Knight Defender by @RueAllyn #Medieval #RLFBlog
Today’s featured book is Knight Defender by Rue Allyn.
About the Book
Title Knight Defender
Genre Medieval RomanceAuthor Rue AllynBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Sent alone to Scotland to wed a wild Scot and serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage and train horses for the good sisters at a nearby nunnery. But her intended is not the wild, boorish monster she imagined – just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan. It could be surprisingly easy to surrender her heart to him, until she learns his plans involve deceiving her family and attacking the king’s ship that bears her brother.
Raeb is done watching everyone he loves live in poverty and despair. His betrothal to a wealthy English heiress will solve a decade of problems, and the Scots’ secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family’s future. If he must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed and his heart, so be it.
Neither is willing to give an inch in this clash of loyalties, but can either defend their hearts?Buy This Book
Publisher http://adamsmediastore.com/knight-defender
Amazon http://amazon.com/Knight-Defender-Chronicles-Rue-Allyn-ebook/dp/B01E0JR298About the Author
Author of historical, contemporary and erotic romances, I fell in love with happily ever after the day I heard my first story. (Yes, I was a precocious little brat who read at the age of two, but I could hear much earlier than that.) I studied literature for far too many years before discovering that writing stories was much more fun than analyzing them. Heck, as an author, I get to read the story before anyone else. I am happily married to my sweetheart of many, many years. My husband and I share the home of two cats, who condescend to allow me to feed them and clean their litter box. (The cats only tolerate my husband’s assistance when I am not available.)They occasionally permit me to pet them but demand my love and attention as their right. (Funny, my husband demands the same. Could I be married to my cats? Does that make me a trigamist?) Regardless of my specific relationship status with our cats, I am in awe of their feline ability to dominate with half a glance or a mere twitch of tail. Insatiably curious, an avid reader and traveler, I love to hear from readers about your favorite books and real life adventures. Crazy Cat stories are especially welcome. You can send me your words of wisdom . . . Don’t shake your head at me; all words are wise in one context or another. You can trust me on this; I’m an author. As I was saying, you can send your words of wisdom, humor, and friendship to me at contact@RueAllyn.com. Can’t wait to hear from you.Author Social Media
Website http://RueAllyn.comBlog http://authortravels.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/RueAllynFacebook https://facebook.com/RueAllynFriendsGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5031290.Rue_Allyn
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Winter’s Quest a new #UrbanFantasy by @annekane #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces the story.About the Author
Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy Jack Russell terrier, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, a bossy little calico and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she had published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after.Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, motorcycles, swimming, skating, karate, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.Interview with Anne Kane
Why did you write this book?I wrote this book for the sake of my sanity. Winter’s Quest is the fourth book in the Mercenaries Series. The hero and heroine met in the previous book and had been nagging me to write their story for over a year. I finally gave in just to get some peace and quiet!What is your favorite genre to read?That’s a tough question, but I’d have to say paranormal romance, closely followed by Urban Fantasy and Science Fiction. I’m really not much of a fan of reality JWho is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?Not my own? Darn! Okay, it’s a toss up between Elena from Kelley Armstrong’s Women of the Otherworld series and Patricia Brigg’s Mercy Thompson.What are you working on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I have two projects on the go at the moment. One is a full length novel that I started for NanoWrimo last year. I made the 50,000 word count, but the story isn’t finished yet. I’m also working on another installment of the Mercenaries Series which should be out late summer or early in the fall.Please tell us about your latest book.Trace wants Winter, and he’s not a man to take no for an answer.Winter remembers all about the insanity of life as a lab rat, but what she doesn’t know is how she got there. Given the mess she’d made out of her life up to this point, she needs to find the answers to her past before she can get on with her future.Trace isn’t sure why Winter is so hung up on her past but if she plans on chasing all over the nine provinces looking for answers then it’s up to him to make sure she stays safe. And, while they’re spending all that quality time together, maybe he can convince her that he’s more than just a convenient sex partner.About the Book
Title – Winter’s QuestGenre – Urban FantasyAuthor – Anne KaneBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RBuy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/winters-quest-anne-kane/1123528756?ean=2940157689292ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-winter039squestmercenaries4-1997449-153.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/winter-s-quest-mercenaries-4Author Social Media
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Demands of the Heart by @BritaAddams #RLFblog #historicalromance
Today’s featured book is Demands of the Heart by Brita Addams.About the Book
Title – Demands of the HeartGenre – Historical RomanceAuthor – Brita AddamsBook heat level: RIn 1807, young love blossoms between the idealistic Richard Fanshaw and Victoria Bramhill, amidst carefree soirees and stolen moments in secret gardens.Jealousy and greed turn what they have into something ugly and twisted. They’re wrenched apart with vile lies and deceit when Victoria’s freedom is bought to pay her father’s debts.Six years later, they’ve both changed in ways neither recognizes, but one thing remains clear. One must answer the demands of the heart.Buy This Book
Publisher – Brita AddamsAmazon – http://www.amazon.com/Demands-Heart-answer-demands-their-ebook/dp/B01D6HR4CA/About the Author
Born in a small town in upstate New York, Brita Addams has made her home in the sultry south for many years. In the Frog Capital of the World, Brita shares her home with her real-life hero—her husband. All their children are grown.Given her love of history, Brita writes both het and gay historical romance. Many of her historicals have appeared on category bestseller lists at various online retailers.A bit of trivia—Brita pronounces her name, Bree-ta, and not Brit-a, like the famous water filter. Brita Addams is a mash-up of her real middle name and her husband’s middle name, with an additional d and s.Author Social Media
Website/Blog http://britaaddams.netFacebook http://www.facebook.com/britaaddamsPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/britaaddams/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Addams/e/B003Y1ZAZW/Monthly column at The Novel Approach http://thenovelapproachreviews.comPlease stay in touch by subscribing to my monthly newsletter https://www.facebook.com/BritaAddamsEroticRomance/app_100265896690345Cold Coffee Café http://coldcoffeecafe.com/profile/britaaddams -
Meet Julia Bennett from Locked Box #Contemporaryromance @Eve_Dangerfield #RLFblog
Meet Julia Bennett from Locked Box, a contemporary romance by Eve Dangerfield.
Author Bio
Eve Dangerfield has loved romance novels since she first started swiping her grandmother’s paperbacks at the age of fourteen. Now she writes her own unapologetically sexy tales about complex women and gorgeous-but-slightly-tortured men. Eve currently lives in Melbourne with her lovely sister and a rabbit named Billy. Locked Box is her second novel.
About the Book
Title Locked BoxGenre Contemporary RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RJulia Bennett isn’t having a great day. Funding for her video game is running low, her IT job is sucking her dry and to cap it all off she’s locked in a police station with the very handsome, extremely married guy she’s been avoiding at all costs. Max Connor isn’t having a great year. He’s getting divorced, his best friend is squatting in his spare room and his inappropriate crush on the IT girl is getting dangerously out of hand. And that was before he locked the two of them in an evidence room for the weekend. Surrounded by three decade’s worth of drugs, guns and floppy disks, Max and Julia are forced to confront the heat that lies between them with dangerous, funny and occasionally toe-curlingly sexy results.Introducing Julia Bennett
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever! We’re happy to have you here today.Name: Julia BennettAge: 24Gender: FemaleBirthplace: Brenthill, Victoria, AustraliaProfession: IT woman and game designerDescribe your body and build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars.
I’m super tall with light brown hair, hazel eyes and freckles. I burn very easily in the sun and can get away with not wearing a bra, which I do almost all the time because… Why wouldn’t I.Who is the significant other in your life?Max Connor, I’ve been crushed out on the guy for years which was particularly painful when he was married.Please tell us a little about yourself.I’m a white trash girl who grew up in rural Australia. When I was a kid all I ever did was eat cheese toasties and play video games so it made sense that I tried to go into professional gaming. I didn’t have a lot of success; gaming is expensive and I’m a woman but my best friend and I are working on our own first person shooter game Scarlet Woman. I’m not great with people, especially guys, especially guys called Max Connor
What kinds of things do you always carry (in pockets or purse)?Mints (for unexpected kissing) Condoms (for when things progress further), two USB storage devices, an external hard drive, lip balm and a bunch of unwrapped cough lollies that have merged into a superball of grossness.Are you involved in your community?I’m involved in my community in the sense that my sister and I adopt dozens of stray dogs and let them clog up our house and garden. This annoys a lot of our neighbors but if they complain we go around to their house with a couple of the saddest looking dogs and tell them to take them to the pound if they hate dogs so much.How do others perceive you based upon looks, and is this assumption accurate? In the IT industry and the gaming world being a woman is a huge setback. You might think being young and I guess conventionally attractive would be helpful but it really isn’t. People think you’re stupid, that you slept you way to a job or that you don’t know what you’re doing. They also expect you to be nice which is bull. I’m an amazing coder but I’m shy and not really that nice, unless you’re already my mate or you bring me coffee.Can you keep a secret? Why or why not?I’m an IT person, I know so much dirt about so many people it is unhinged. Basically nothing surprises me anymore. On that note I’m good at keeping secrets, mostly by stuffing them down and pretending they don’t exist because I don’t want to be thinking about your google history when I pass you in the hallway.How do you handle challenges?By curling up under my duvet and eating toasted cheese sandwiches until someone else makes me take responsibility for my life. I know that sounds bad but I have confrontation issues. Unless by challenges you mean ‘gaming related challenges’ in that case I drink a shit-tonne of Red Bull and I go to war.How emotionally expressive are you to others?I express my emotions mostly through grunting and fixing/breaking your electronic devices. Emotions are not my strong suit. I probably shouldn’t be telling you this but I’m extremely susceptible to guilt trips. I’ll give you my kidneys if you make me feel guilty enough.What would you like to tell your writer?Cheers for making me look semi-cool but you really went into a lot of detail with the sex stuff didn’t you? I mean I don’t care but Max is going to be super embarrassed when he finds out. He hasn’t gotten over his whole ‘fine upstanding gentlemen don’t spank people’ thing. Also please write a sequel about my sister. Ash’s story needs to be told. To take the spotlight off me.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com.au/Locked-Box-Eve-Dangerfield-ebook/dp/B01CMU56O0Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/locked-box-eve-dangerfield/1123469512Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/locked-box-1iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/locked-box/id1086307872?mt=11Author Social Media
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