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Ashleigh Jessup from Leading Man by @elle_rush #RLFblog #romance
Interview with Ashleigh Jessup
Tell us about yourself, please.Hi, my name is Ashleigh Jessup. I own and run Jessup Dance Studio
in Los Angeles, California. Have a seat but watch out for the crutches.*cell phone beeps*Please excuse me a minute.*reads text*Nick – my boyfriend Nick Thurston – wants me to tell you that
the crutches are not his fault and no toes were broken in the making of this romance.
You’ll understand why he wants to clear that up when you read the book Elle wrote
about us. Actually, my twisted knee is what happens when a dance instructor gets
between two five-year-old ballerinas who are trying to prove who would be the better
Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtle.Authors call what you want but cannot have “the conflict”
— what is yours?I want to expand my dance studio. I’ve worked my ass off for
my success and now that it’s paying off I need to keep up the momentum. Unfortunately
success comes with roadblocks and they pretty much have me at a stand-still at the
moment. I also want Nick. Frankly, getting the dance studio will be easier because
that boy’s middle name is Trouble. Adding Nick to my life actually pushes my dream
studio farther away because lives like ours aren’t meant to intertwine but I’m not
willing to compromise.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.Nick? Nick is awesome. He’s a second generation Hollywood actor
– on both sides of the family – so you know he’s got the looks. Unfortunately he
also has the attitude. That’s something we’re both working on. He’s funny and generous
and incredibly talented whether he’s on the stage or in front of a camera. He’s
starred as Ares, the god of war, for all three years of Olympus and he is about
to start shooting their fourth season. Nick is almost perfect… I only wish the boy
could dance.What would that person say about you?He’d say I’m sexy and intelligent and witty and that I’m the
best dance instructor on the planet. I know because we’ve practiced this question
for the press.What is your family like?I’m an only child. I think I’ve spent a total of an hour with
my parents since I turned eighteen. Next question.Why are you happy (or not happy) with the way your story ended?I’m happy with it. The very end was good but the part just before
that sucked big-time because… I don’t want to talk about it. You’ll have to read
the story. Let’s just say you don’t need drama in your life but anything worth having
is worth the effort you put into it. Nick and I did a lot of work on our own issues
and on building something together. Now I think we have a real shot at something
good in the future and we are definitely on the right path to get there.About the Writer
Elle Rush is a romance author from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
When she’s not travelling, she’s hard at work writing her contemporary romances
which are set all over the world. Elle has studied several languages and has flunked
poetry in every single one of them. She also has mild addictions to tea, cookbooks
and the sci-fi channel.When writing the book, what did you discover about this character
that surprised you?I’m very close to my family, and I knew Ashleigh was
estranged from hers. When I introduced her parents into the book, her reaction
surprised me.Are any sequels planned for this book?Leading Man is the third book in the Hollywood to Olympus
series. I hope to have at least one more novel later this year.What genre(s) would you like to write that you haven’t tried
yet?I’d love to try to write a paranormal romance – particularly
a shifter book – because I read a ton of them.What would your readers be surprised to learn about you?Every character I write has one of my personality traits. In
this book, it’s Nick’s inability to dance. I can’t dance. At all. Not even a
little bit. I have no rhythm whatsoever. In fact, I’m so bad that Nick makes me
look good.Why should readers who haven’t picked up one of your books
before give this one a try?I think everybody has had a crush on an actor at some point
and I think the fantasy of having it come true will appeal to a lot of readers.
Also, Ashleigh and her friends are hilarious, their boyfriends are smokin’ hot,
and if readers like things a little steamy, this book can provide that too.Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?Hi, readers! Thanks for your support! I’m a romance reader
too, so check out my newsletter for deals and sneak peeks on my books and for
recommendations about other great writers. Please feel free to say
“hi” on any of my social media accounts.About the Book
Title Leading ManGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Elle RushBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Olympus heartthrob Nick Thurston is a leading man with a problem.
His new play opens in a month and when it comes to the pivotal waltz scene, he can’t
lead. When he broke up with his dance instructor girlfriend, it also ended their
professional relationship and now he needs a new teacher. Desperately.Ashleigh Jessup needs to find a new building to take her booming
dance studio to the next level. She doesn’t have time for a private student, but
she’s willing to make an exception to do a favor for a friend and earn extra money
for her down payment.Ashleigh’s success has come at the cost of her love life, so
she can’t believe it when Nick is good with them spending as much time on their
careers as they do with each other. But when Nick’s ex tries to sabotage their relationship,
Nick begins to doubt Ashleigh’s intentions when she benefits from his fame, and
Ashleigh has to decide if she’s willing to risk her business for a relationship
Nick may not even believe in.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Leading-Man-Hollywood-Olympus-Book-ebook/dp/B00U1WAXUE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425046159&sr=8-3&keywords=elle+rushiTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/book/leading-man/id975770845?mt=11Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121379793?ean=9781622101979ARe https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-leadingman-1764436-149.htmlKobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-CA/ebook/leading-man-3Author Social Media
Website http://ellerush.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/elle_rushPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/elle1250/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Elle-Rush/e/B00KUCB1O2 -
5 Easy Questions: Amy Boyles Rendered @amyboylesauthor #RLFblog #dystopianromance
Rendered Amy Boyles author of Rendered answers five easy questions to
help readers get to know her better.Author
BioAfter living in Chicago, Louisville and New York,
Amy finally settled in North Alabama with her husband. Along with writing, she has
a passion for cooking ridiculously fattening food and complaining about weight gain.
She loves to connect with readers.What’s your favorite down-home
family style meal?I’m from the South and
though neither of my parents are from the area, they relocated us here when I was
five. However, it wasn’t until I was well into my twenties that I started eating
the down-home food. My favorite meal, without exception, would have to be Turkey
or Chicken and Cornbread dressing. Dear Lord. If you’ve never had cornbread dressing,
you haven’t lived. Seriously. I’ve made it enough times that I don’t use a recipe
anymore, but if you’ve never made it and you love to eat—find a recipe and try it.
Hopefully, you’ll thank me for the recommendation.What is your go-to meal
when you dine out?Dining out? What’s that?
I have a toddler and am expecting another child, so I don’t get to do that anymore!
That question just depresses me. Just kidding. If I remember correctly, my go-to
meal used to be Chicken Tikka Masala at just about any Indian restaurant. I love
it. From what I understand, it’s not an authentic Indian meal, but seriously it’s
so freakin’ good it makes me happy just to think about it. Eating some of that with
warm naan bread and I’m in heaven. At least for the twenty or so minutes it’ll take
me to eat it.Who is your “book
boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?This is such an easy question!
Hands down, my book boyfriend is Daemon Sadie from Anne Bishop’s The Black Jewels
Trilogy. If you’d asked me this maybe three years ago I would’ve said Richard Rahl
from the Sword of Truth series because there’s something honest in his altruism.But once I read Daughter
of the Blood and experienced the raw pain and deep suffering of Sadie, I was absolutely
won over. His character undergoes such an incredible arc over the span of that book
—from practically broken and brooding to being someone full of wondrous joy. It’s
an awesome journey to have been a part of. And he’s so sexy! It’s not even overt—he
simply is. Oh! And he’s dangerous, too! I wouldn’t want to cross paths with him.
If you’ve never read the book. Go. Buy. It. Now. Sadie is worth every cent.Tell us about your favorite
toy as a child.Ok, so I had this Wonder
Woman doll that I loved. Adored. I also had Wonder Woman underoos (aging myself,
I know) that I wore as a bathing suit. Why? Because I loved them. No, I didn’t care
that they were underwear. They signified Wonder Woman, and that was all that mattered.Anyhoo, I had this Wonder
Woman doll. Loved her…and then I lost her. I don’t know where. I probably left her
in a store or a bathroom or something. But I remember that I dreamed about getting
another doll because I adored her so much. I dreamt that I received this gift at
Christmas. Funny thing is, I don’t remember if I ever got another doll, all I remember
is I lost her and then dreamed I got her back. Ha! That’s sort of the story of a
romance novel, isn’t it? Two people come together, then something keeps them from
each other and then they wind up together in the end. Amen to that.When you read for pleasure,
what kind of books do you choose?I’ll read anything. Mostly.
I read romance—contemporary, historical, whatever catches my eye, but I mainly just
want a great story. Something that takes me for a ride. I think that’s why I read
a lot of fantasy. I want to live in a world and become part of it, learn how the
magic works and be surprised by the twists and turns that great fantasy writers
throw into their novels.What I don’t read a lot
of is crime/mystery/suspense. Not because I don’t like it, but because I’m not as
familiar with the genre. By all means, if any readers have suggestions for great
books in those categories, throw them my way. I’d love to have more books to fill
my Kindle.About
the BookTitle Rendered (A Dark
Revolution Novella – Book Two)Genre Romance, dystopianAuthor Amy BoylesBook heat level (based
on movie ratings): RTen years ago, Drian Becker underwent the Rendering, a humiliating body
exam imposed upon the masses by her father, a commander in the Patriot Army. Being
a high ranking official’s daughter, Drian thought she was safe from the practice—not
so. Her father’s betrayal left her emotionally scarred and dishonored.It’s now 2098. Drian hasn’t thought about the Rendering since she became
leader of a rebel faction—mostly because she’s an expert at hiding her feelings
behind a thick outer wall of badass attitude.All that changes when Colvin Hinton walks into her camp. With his easy
swagger and even easier demeanor, Colvin makes being a rebel look good enough to
taste. But when Drian finds herself tangled in his charms she lets down her guard,
giving an old enemy the chance to take her out once and for all.If loving a man is this dangerous, would Drian have been better off remaining
in the clutches of her father and living with the scars of being Rendered?Buy This
BookPublisher self/ladybugbooksAmazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UB8I4UEOther books by Amy Boyles
Unlikely Rebel (A Dark Revolution Novella – Book One), available
in the Mistaken Identities Anthology. Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Mistaken-Identities-Highlander-Remembering-Unlikely-ebook/dp/B00SUDGSPUUpcoming books by AmyAmy Boyles Baited (A Dark Revolution Novella – Book Three), available in
April 2015Author
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The Cowboy’s Little Surprise @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #romance
This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces
the story.About the Author
Barbara White Daille lives with her
husband in the sunny U.S. Southwest, where they don’t mind the lizards in their
front yard but could do without the scorpions in the bathroom.A writer from the age of nine and a
novelist since eighth grade, Barbara is now an award-winning author with a number
of novels to her credit.The first book in The Hitching Post
Hotel series, The Cowboy’s Little Surprise, was just released (April 2015) and will
be followed by A Rancher of Her Own in July and an as-yet-untitled book in December.Interview with Barbara White Daille
Why did you write this book?I loved the idea of a matchmaking grandpa
and was so happy that my editors liked it, too! That was how the new series was
conceived. As for this first book, The Cowboy’s Little Surprise, one of my favorite
romance plotlines is the second-chance story, where the hero and heroine have had
a past relationship that didn’t work out and are now brought together under less
than the best of circumstances.A subcategory of second chances is the
secret-baby story, in which the past relationship results in the heroine becoming
pregnant by the hero, who never learns until the current story that he’s become
a daddy. When I wanted a hero and heroine for the grandfather’s first matchmaking
scheme, the secret-baby story just seemed like a natural.What is your favorite genre to read?Romance!Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including
your own)?This is a tough question as there’s
such a long list to choose from. So…I think I’ll regress a bit and pick someone
from my favorite childhood books—Nancy Drew. She solved so many fascinating mysteries
and, later in the series, traveled to so many wonderful places with her friends.
And she was smart at figuring out clues. I always wanted to be her when I grew up.What are you working on at the moment, and what will we see
from you in coming months?I’m currently working on revisions for
book 3 in the Hitching Post Hotel series. It has no title yet but will be out in
December 2015. This is the story of Jed Garland’s middle granddaughter and the one
he’s almost certain is going to spoil his matchmaking record.Andi was recently widowed and left with
two small children. Mitch is an L.A. cop recovering from an undercover op gone bad.
He returns to his hometown of Cowboy Creek to recuperate, and there he finds his
teenaged crush back again, too. He wants nothing to do with the girl who walked
off and broke his heart one summer…but of course, our matchmaking grandpa doesn’t
intend to let that stop him!Please tell us about your latest book.The Cowboy’s Little Surprise is book
1 in the Hitching Post Hotel series.The Long Way HomeA guy like Cole Slater is hard to forget.
Tina Sanchez should know—for years since high school she’s tried to bury the pain
of Cole’s cruel betrayal. But it’s impossible to ignore the man she sees reflected
in her young son’s eyes now that Cole is back in her life—and about to meet the
child he never knew he had.Returning home to New Mexico, Cole is
determined to put his playboy reputation to rest. Especially now that he knows there’s
a little boy looking up to him. And seeing Tina again reignites all the feelings
Cole ran from as a teen. Despite his fear that he can’t be the man Tina deserves,
he’s determined to try. For his son’s sake—and his own.About the Book
Title The Cowboy’s Little SurpriseGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Barbara White DailleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PGThe Long Way HomeA guy like Cole Slater is hard to forget.
Tina Sanchez should know—for years since high school she’s tried to bury the pain
of Cole’s cruel betrayal. But it’s impossible to ignore the man she sees reflected
in her young son’s eyes now that Cole is back in her life—and about to meet the
child he never knew he had.Returning home to New Mexico, Cole is
determined to put his playboy reputation to rest. Especially now that he knows there’s
a little boy looking up to him. And seeing Tina again reignites all the feelings
Cole ran from as a teen. Despite his fear that he can’t be the man Tina deserves,
he’s determined to try. For his son’s sake—and his own.Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cowboys-little-surprise-barbara-white-daille/1120323490?ean=9780373755646About the Author
Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest,
where they don’t mind the lizards in their front yard but could do without the scorpions
in the bathroom.A writer from the age of nine and a novelist since eighth grade,
Barbara is now an award-winning author with a number of novels to her credit.The first book in The Hitching Post Hotel series, The Cowboy’s
Little Surprise, debuts in April 2015, with other books in the series to follow
in July and December.Author Social Media
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Cover Love: Risque Renovation @AuthorNicMorgan #RLFblog #romance
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social
media contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Risque Renovation by Nicole Morgan.About the Book
Title: Risqué RenovationGenre: Erotic ContemporaryAuthor: Nicole MorganBook heat level: RAfter years of abuse at
the hands of her ex-husband, Sandra Jameson flees in search of a new identity.
Wandering across the country, she happens upon a small coastal town of Grand
Isle, Maine. The quaint little city is exactly what she has been looking for
and Sandra, now going by the name of Patreece Warren, sets down roots to begin
her new life.Kade Riley grew up in
Grand Isle and has a reputation of being a bit of a ladies’ man. As the local
handyman, he is called on by many for various projects. When the new woman in
town catches Kade’s eye, he comes to her rescue with his tool box in hand.Patreece slowly lowers the
protective walls she’s built around herself. While the days tick by, their
attraction for one another grows until that spark ignites into a flame.Now, the only thing
standing in the way of their future is her past.Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.bookstrand.com/risque-renovationBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/risque-renovation-blue-collar-1-nicole-morgan/1121167620About 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.comGoodreads http://goodreads.com/nicolemorganAmazon Author Page http://amazon.com/author/nicolemorgan
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Disguised with the Millionaire @DebraAndrewsUS #RLFblog #romance
Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media
contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Disguised with the Millionaire
by Debra Andrews.About the Book
Title Disguised with the MillionaireGenre RomanceAuthor Debra AndrewsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RDisguised with the MillionaireShe came to the company to find a killer.Kate Meyers finds herself grief stricken after the news of her
brother’s death at a construction site. After speculation of faulty equipment and
wrongdoing, the police eventually clear the company. Kate takes it upon herself
to find whoever was the hand behind her brother’s demise and lands a job with the
Florida Corporation to do her own investigation, only to find herself too close
for comfort with her main suspect—millionaire Trent Farrington, the handsome owner.
She soon learns nothing is as it seemed and someone might be an outright killer.Buy This Book
Publisher Elusive Star PressAmazon http://amzn.com/B00MZ8HCHYAbout the Author
Debra Andrews has loved reading and making up stories since she
was a child so it was only natural that she tried her hand at writing. She writes
“Glitzy, Sexy, Romances with a Dangerous Twist,” with sexy alpha males
and the women who fall in love with them. When she is not writing, she’s enjoying
her family and pets. She is a member of Romance Writers of America and her local
RWA Chapter.Author Social Media
Website http://www.debraandrews.NET
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DebraAndrewsUS
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DebraAndrewsAuthor?ref=hl
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6587160.Debra_AndrewsAmazon Author Page https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/profile -
Accidentally Writing a Series @authorkristina #RLFblog #western
I probably shouldn’t admit this, but
I never set out to write a trilogy about three sisters who grew up and apart in
Texas. I started out wanting to write Kathleen’s story – the story of a modern woman
who isn’t afraid to take what she wants in business but is very much afraid of admitting
what she wants for herself. Then I started to write that story and new people started
cropping up, namely her sisters.There was Vanessa, who was spoiled
and lost and eversoslightly demanding. There was Monica who thought she had everything
– a great career, a man waiting at home – she could ever want. And neither one would
leave me along long enough to get a firm handle on Kathleen’s story. So I started
writing down bits of backstory for Vanessa and Monica in separate files – enough
to keep them happy, not enough to take the spotlight away from Kathleen – and kept
pushing forward.The more I wrote down bits of Vanessa’s
and Monica’s stories, the more I wanted to tell their stories, too. Not because
I didn’t love Kathleen, but because I loved Kathleen. She was getting her happily
ever after and while her story was a fun one to tell, I felt badly that Vanessa
and Monica were stuck in a kind of romance-limbo. So, I fiddled a little more and
wondered what could be the absolute worst thing that could happen for each of them.And then I did what is probably the
scariest thing I’ve ever done (at least so far): I sent my editor a proposal based
on rough character sketches, a sample chapter and what can never be called actual
synopsis’ – and not just because the final drafts of the stories only loosely resemble
them. The second scariest moment: when my editor emailed to say she loved the ideas
and wanted me to write the stories. And attached two contracts to the email. Signing
a contract for two books that were still mostly in my head? Freaky!But, I wrote and wrote and revised
and I did get to tell Vanessa and Monica’s stories – and a little birdie tells me
I may even have made my editor a little weepy at one point.For a limited time, all three of those
original books – What a Texas Girl Wants, What a Texas Girl Needs and What a Texas
Girl Dreams – are available in one boxed set called Texas Wishes ~ and you can put
them all on your e-reader for $0.99! What a steal!Kristina Knight turns up the heat
under the Texas sun with three cowboys ready to rope your heart and the feisty
ladies who wrangle them. Enjoy a boot-stomping good time with these captivating
couples.About the Book
What a Texas Girl Wants: The last thing Jackson Taylor wants
in his life is a down-to-earth girl like Kathleen Witte, so why did he just
wake up next to her on a Mexican beach with a ring on his finger? Once they’re
back in Texas though, this all-business marriage might just turn into an all-consuming
love.What a Texas Girl Needs: Matias Barnes knows all about
society women like Vanessa Witte. It’s part of the reason he left his wealthy
family behind and took a job on a ranch. But while Mat knows she’s so not right
for him, can he resist her charms long enough to really let her go?What a Texas Girl Dreams: They are opposites in so many
ways, but the more veterinarian Trickett Samuels gets to know footloose and
fancy free Monica Witte, the more he wonders if he can convince this Texas girl
that having roots will only help her soar higher.Buy This Book
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/texas-wishes-kristina-knight/1121217983?ean=9781440590009iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/texas-wishes/id967054577?mt=11About the Author
Once upon a time, Kristina Knight spent her days running
from car crash to fire to meetings with local police–no, she wasn’t a
troublemaker, she was a journalist. Her career took her all over the United
States, writing about everything from a serial killer’s capture to the National
Finals Rodeo. Along the way she found her very own Knight in Shining Cowboy
Boots and an abiding love for romance novels. And just like the characters from
her favorite books, she’s living her own happily ever after.Kristina writes sassy contemporary romance novels; her books
have appeared on Kindle Best Seller Lists. She loves hearing from readers, so
drop her a line!Website: http://www.kristinaknightauthor.comPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/authorkristina/