• Christmas or Holiday,  Coming Soon

    Coming Soon: Holiday Hearts by Caroline Clemmons, in the anthology Christmas Comes To Dickens @CarolinClemmons #RLFblog #contemporary

    Coming Soon: Holiday Hearts by Caroline Clemmons, in the anthology Christmas Comes To Dickens @CarolinClemmons #RLFblog #contemporaryLaura Jordan’s beauty and sense of humor are more apparent than her sharp mind, soft heart, and strict code of right and wrong in Caroline Clemmons’ new contemporary Christmas romance Holiday Hearts, included in the anthology Christmas Comes to Dickens. Ward Callahan has avoided romantic complications to throw himself into building his ad agency. Once he meets Laura, he falls hard but must convince her that dating her boss is not inappropriate. Can he convince her he doesn’t want her heart only for the holidays, but forever?

    Caroline, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Holiday Hearts.

    Holiday Hearts, by Caroline Clemmons, in the anthology Christmas Comes To Dickens

    Genre Contemporary romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Laura Jordan plans a quiet holiday at home except for the time she might decide to spend serving dinner at the homeless shelter on Christmas Day. She loves her job at Callahan Group advertising agency and doesn’t want anything to jeopardize her position there. She’s aware of how quickly office gossip could ruin her reputation and career.

    Ward Callahan is a wunderkind who started earning money online trading when he was in high school. At thirty-two, he owns a successful ad agency and is gaining industry recognition. He hasn’t had time for a relationship. When Laura starts working for him, he can’t get her off his mind.

    When vicious remarks cause Laura to threaten a halt to their budding relationship, Ward is determined to set things right.

    Where to buy Holiday Hearts in Christmas Comes To Dickens

    Coming Soon: Holiday Hearts by Caroline Clemmons, in the anthology Christmas Comes To Dickens @CarolinClemmons #RLFblog #contemporaryComing Soon! To know when this book is available,
    follow the author on Amazon https://amazon.com/Caroline-Clemmons/e/B001K8CXZ6/
    or sign up for the author’s newsletter Link https://carolineclemmons.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0a24664c906875718d975ad7b&id=7c2e488a51
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Comes-Dickens-Romance-Anthology-ebook/dp/B08JQPSK3G/
    Other vendors
    Apple https://books.apple.com/us/book/christmas-comes-to-dickens/id1532960879
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    Caroline Clemmons Social Media

    Caroline Clemmons writes in a tiny office her family calls her pink cave. The over sixty titles she has created there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards. She writes sweet to sensual romances about the West, both historical and contemporary as well as time travel and mystery. Her series include the Kincaids, McClintocks, Stone Mountain Texas, Bride Brigade, Texas Time Travel, Texas Caprock Tales, Loving A Rancher, and Pearson Grove as well as numerous single titles and contributions to multi-author series and anthologies.
    She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their dog and two rescued indoor cats as well as providing nourishment outdoors for squirrels, birds, and other critters. When she’s not writing, she loves spending time with her family, reading her friends’ books, lunching with friends, browsing antique malls, checking Facebook, and taking the occasional nap.
    Website https://www.carolineclemmons.com
    Blog https://carolineclemmons.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/CarolinClemmons (no E in Caroline)
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  • Meet an Author,  Sweet or Inspirational

    Meet Birdie Song, Author of The Guy From The Internet #RLFblog #SweetRomance #OwnVoices

    When her new online relationship heads south, a hopeful digital artist must confront her past in order to embrace the future. The Guy From The Internet is Birdie Song’s new sweet romance, coming 2 Nov 2020.

    Birdie, 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 Guy From The Internet.

    The Guy From The Internet by Birdie Song

    Genre Sweet Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

    A sweet romance with a touch of family drama.

    Holly Chee does not have her life together. She’s flip-flopped on uni courses and career choices, and somehow scared off her long-term fiancée-to-be, much to the chagrin of her immigrant parents.

    But she does have her streaming channel, where she broadcasts her art from her one-bedroom Mount Lawley apartment. And she has that guy from France… assuming he’s even who he says he is.

    “The Guy From The Internet” is a sweet #OwnVoices Asian-Australian romance novella, set in the world of Somerville Downs.

    Tell us about yourself as a person.

    What makes you different from other people?

    Did you know the world’s population is a little over 7 billion? If I were a “one in a million” kind of person, there’d be enough people just like me to fill a medium-sized town. Imagine that! A whole town of people just like you. Anyway, I’ve been told I can be a bit odd sometimes…

    What is your favorite subject to talk about?

    I’m not much of a talker, but there are some things I could listen to others talk about for ages. Their creative process, for one. I love seeing how other creatives go about doing their work. Another is their garden. It’s amazing when you meet a passionate plant nerd who’s really into the science of it—their passion is contagious!

    What is your favorite meal?

    Right now, I’m obsessed with a burger place about 20 minutes from home. Their patties are juicy, the bread is fantastic, and they probably have the best chips out of any other burger place in town.

    Tell us about yourself as a writer.

    What made you want to be a writer?

    I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, starting with paper journals in my terrible juvenile handwriting, but I never thought I could have a career in it until later in life. Outside of my day job, fiction writing has been a way to explore ideas and empathise more with different kinds of people.

    What’s your best advice for a new writer?

    No matter how long I’ve been writing anything for, I still always feel like a new writer myself. It’s good in a way, helps to keep things fresh and interesting, and there’s always something new to learn about the craft. I’d probably tell them that — to hang onto that “newcomer enthusiasm” and try to keep learning new things.

    What are your writing goals for the next year or so?

    I’ve got two manuscripts in the works, one (or both!) of which I hope to release next year, but we’ll see how it goes. When I started writing the Somerville Downs stories, I vowed to keep this part of my life light and fun — especially off the back of this interesting year.

    Where to buy The Guy From The Internet

    Amazon https://books2read.com/u/3y7ljl

    Birdie Song Social Media

    Birdie Song is an Asian-Australian romantic who writes sweet stories about people falling in love. She believes love is more important than labels, integrity is our most attractive quality, and that no one should be judged for putting pineapple on a pizza.
    Website https://birdiesong.weebly.com
    Blog https://birdiesongauthor.blogspot.com
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  • Quick and Fun,  Suspense

    Read Undercover Lovers by Fiona McGier #RLFblog #Contemporary #RomanticSuspense

    Read Undercover Lovers by Fiona McGier #RLFblog #Contemporary #RomanticSuspenseA former secret agent, now doing choreography for music videos, is forced to use her old skills again when an old nemesis escapes prison, in Fiona McGier’s Undercover Lovers, a contemporary suspenseful romance featuring not one, but two sexy agents assigned to be her bodyguards.

    Fiona, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Undercover Lovers.

    Undercover Lovers by Fiona McGier

    Genre Contemporary suspenseful romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Very steamy R, includes menage scene

    Ameena has never been able to forget what she endured on her last assignment before she left the agency.

    The only female agent to live through what The Executioner did to his victims, she still bears the scars, both physical and psychological. When he escapes from his prison cell, her former handler brings two agents with him, telling her that one or the other will be her shadow, until her torturer is caught again.

    Having kept herself too busy for romance, she is caught off-guard by the sudden insertion into her life of two hot, sexy men, one who actively pursues her, and one whom she finds more attractive for his shyness.

    Doe she choose between them, or enjoy them both? Will she live long enough to make a choice? And once she does, is that the end of the story? When the man she chooses is captured while on his last assignment, she needs to recruit a team to rescue him.

    But she needs one more team member–the man she rejected. There’s only one thing she can offer.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    Yes. I always write contemporary stories, because the idea of sex without birth control is way too scary to contemplate. All of my stories include erotic scenes leading to romance, but some are paranormal, and some, like this book, have suspense due to the dangers inherent in being a secret agent.

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    Inspiration can come anytime, from things like a picture of someone I’d like to write about, or a person I see who looks intriguing, so I wonder what their life story is. Sometimes I get antire story arcs in dreams–those are the best dreams! And once I had a character actually speak to me directly in a dream, telling me how to end my writer’s block.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    I have to have a quiet environment, so I can “hear” the characters as they interact, or explain their actions to me. When my kids were younger and lived at home, they’d stay up so late making noise, that I did my writing between midnight and 2 or 3 AM. Now they’re all out of the house, so I don’t have to stay up that late anymore. I’ve never been an early riser–early mornings are not the best time of the day for me, so that was never an option.

    When did you write your first book?…

    I wrote my first book, Never Too Old for the Game of Love, in 2008, the year after my dad passed on. I was still grieving for him, but working 2 jobs, raising 4 kids, and then I had to take over Mom’s life, because she was diagnosed with dementia. It was a very stressful time for me, and I really needed happy endings in my life! So I wrote my first romance, and the other 5 books in the series just flew out of me. Once I held my first paperback, I felt like a real writer.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Leather AND lace–the lace is under the leather, peeking out.

    Black or red? Black, since my skin is Scottish skin, very pale ivory.

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Satin for sexy times. Cotton for every day.

    Ocean or mountains? Mountains with lakes.

    City life or country life? I don’t like big crowded cities, so country life–but NO country music!

    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home. More privacy for erotic moments.

    Hotel, cabin, or camping? Camping–husband taught me to love it years ago. We just got a Scamp, the best camper ever!

    Where to buy Undercover Lovers

    Universal buy link https://books2read.com/u/bpOLK6

    Fiona McGier Social Media

    I sub in high schools during the school year. Otherwise I’m writing and blogging about my books–and reading. Not only do I write erotic romance, I love to read it too.

    I often read while camping with my long-time HEA. Our four adult kids sometimes join us. Shinrin-yoku is forest bathing in Japanese, and as long as there’s no snow on the ground, that’s where I’ll be and what I’ll be doing–as often as possible.
    I also enjoy sewing–mostly masks these days– crocheting afghans to keep my loved ones warm, and baking–cookies, muffins, and especially pies. I’m known for my never-fail pie crust, so I put the recipe on my website under the pies tab, along with some of my family’s favorites, that I featured in one of my books that had a heroine who baked lots of pies.
    Website www.fionamcgier.com
    Blog www.fionamcgier.com
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  • Paranormal

    Read a #PNR A Witch’s Journey by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery

    Bucket list of Pepper McKay from A Witch's Journey by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #MysteryTena Stetler, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Witch’s Journey.

    A Witch’s Journey by Tena Stetler

    Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Pepper McKay comes from a long line of powerful witches. Unfortunately, magic brings her nothing but trouble. She learned the love of wildlife rescue and rehab from her Aunt Ashling. After graduating from college, Pepper works for Salem Wildlife Sanctuary and lives from paycheck to paycheck until she inherits the McKay property in Lobster Cove. With the family land and resources, she dares to dream of starting her own wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center.

    Lathen Quartz, a former Navy SEAL turned handyman maintains the enchanted McKay property for the McKay estate. But someone is trying to steal the McKay magic. Lathen offers to help Pepper achieve her life-long dream of building a wildlife center. During the long hours spent together on the project, their mutual attraction can’t be denied. But each harbors a deep, dark secret. Will they overcome their demons and give love a chance?

    Where to buy A Witch’s Journey

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F0LRJ7U/

    Tena Stetler Social Media

    Website https://www.tenastetler.com
    Blog Authors’ Secret’s Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/
    My Say What Blog https://www.tenastetler.com/category/my-say-what-blog/
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  • Contemporary,  Quick and Fun

    Read Vendetta The Complete Trilogy by Kris Anne Dean @krisannedean1 #RLFblog #darkromancemafia

    Read Vendetta The Complete Trilogy by Kris Anne Dean @krisannedean1 #RLFblog #darkromancemafia Two men battle for power and Brie’s heart in Kris Anne Dean’s Vendetta, The Complete Trilogy. One man plays dirty, determined to break her. One man seeks revenge, determined to save her. In the end only one can have it all. Vendetta is dark mafia romance.

    Kris Anne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Vendetta, The Complete Trilogy.

    Vendetta The Complete Trilogy by Kris Anne Dean

    Genre Dark Mafia Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Steamy

    Brie was looking for love. Instead, she found herself at the mercy of a madman’s obsession. When his enemies declare war, will she become collateral damage?

    It was my one chance to cut loose- to leave the stress of college behind. Reinvent myself. Walk on the wild side. I should have known better. I’m swept up by the charms of a sexy green eyed stranger altering my life forever.

    Angelo Deluca is a Captain in the Bianchi Crime Family and heir to the throne. He wants me, his Mia Bella, for his own selfish reasons that have little to do with his heart. He will do anything to own me. When he claims my life, I’m thrust into a world of heartache and betrayal.

    Trapped in a life I didn’t choose with a man I could never love; I must find the strength to uncover his wicked secrets or risk losing everything. My life and my true love depend on it but when his enemies declare war, Angelo’s life spins out of control leaving me caught in the crossfire.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    I like my romance with a side of danger and intrigue, so I tend to write the same way. Dark Romance but with many sub genres: Mafia, MC and Menacing

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    Ideas are all around us. I find myself inspired by books, movies, soap operas and sometimes even my nightmares.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    The satisfaction of following a lifelong dream.

    When did you write your first book?…

    Resurrection, book 1 in this series was the first book I ever wrote. It debuted in June 2019.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace

    Black or red? Black

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Satin

    Ocean or mountains? Mountains

    City life or country life? Country

    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home

    Dogs or cats? Cats

    Where to buy Vendetta, The Complete Trilogy

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KHQ7MX4

    Kris Anne Dean Social Media

    Kris Anne Dean is an indie author. Her addiction to daytime soap operas inspired The Vendetta Series. The dysfunctional drama they offer is her guilty pleasure. She has watched the same soap for thirty-six years and often yells at the tv when the scenes don’t play out the way she would have written it.
    She is a mother to three boys between the ages of twenty and six. When she’s not working, reading or binge watching soaps, you can find her on the sidelines watching them do what they love.
    Kris Anne grew up in South Florida but is raising her children in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. While she enjoys the small town life, she hates shoveling snow. She’s always on the go, always running late (blame the cow crossings and horse and buggies) and often forgets to breathe,
    Thank you for taking the time to learn about Kris Anne. Be sure to check out her debut novel, Resurrection, book one in The Vendetta Series.
    “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe 1960
    Website https://krisannedeanauthor.wixsite.com/darkromance
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  • Contemporary,  Quick and Easy,  Sweet or Inspirational

    Discover fast fun facts about Laura Haley-McNeil author of The Billionaire’s Christmas Gift @laurarmcneil #RLFblog #SweetRomance

    Discover fast fun facts about Laura Haley-McNeil author of The Billionaire's Christmas Gift @laurarmcneil #RLFblog #SweetRomanceSparks fly when movie mogul Quint meets small town girl Chrystelle in Laura Haley-McNeil’s sweet romance, The Billionaire’s Christmas Gift.

    Laura Haley-McNeil, 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 Billionaire’s Christmas Gift.

    The Billionaire’s Christmas Gift by Laura Haley-McNeil

    Genre Sweet Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G

    Everything in his life is planned. How’d she get on his agenda?

    Quint learned long ago that in Hollywood everything’s make believe, including love, but can’t resist struggling scriptwriter Chrystelle. She’s entirely too fascinating, but he doesn’t want her–he wants her script.

    Chyrstelle wishes she could spend Christmas with her grandmother in Colorado. When Quint offers to produce her TV series, she’s thrilled, but he wants to change everything. The battle begins. Then Chrystelle’s grandmother takes ill, Chrystelle knows where she belongs and hops the next bus home.

    What she hadn’t expected was Quint on her front porch, and not to wish her a Merry Christmas. He wants her script–on his terms, of course.

    QUICK

    What’s your favorite book?

    Anything by Phyllis A. Whitney, Victoria Holt and Jean Plaidy

    What’s a genre you want to write?…

    I love reading historicals, but I’ll leave the hard work to those industrious authors who like research.

    Best writing advice you ever heard?…

    Keep writing. With so many books being published, the best advertising for an author is another book.

    What’s the title and genre of your first book, and where can we find it?

    Prelude and Fugue. An oldy but a goody. As a pianist, I wrote this based on some of my experiences, but this book is more fact than fiction and was fun to write. It’s available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007LQD6GG

    Easy

    Coffee or tea? I like them both

    Sit down dinner or drive through? Sit down. I love conversation and a nice dinner.

    Fold laundry immediately or let it sit? Actually, my husband does the laundry.

    Unload dishwasher right away or use dishes from it? I unload it only because does the cooking and we have lots of dishes.

    Driving for pleasure or avoid driving anywhere? If I didn’t have to drive, that would be fine with me, but my husband would be antsy so we find ourselves exploring whenever we can.

    Talk or text? Talking is nice. I hate when I have cut a conversation short, though.

    Emoji or smilie? If the emoji is available, I’ll use it. With all those symbols, I could never figure out how to make my own.

    Where to buy The Billionaire’s Christmas Gift

    Amazon Publisher Huerfano Press, LLC

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GZQLGFN

    Laura Haley-McNeil Social Media

    Laura Haley-McNeil is an award-winning author of romantic suspense and women’s fiction in novel length and in short stories. Her work has been featured in several women’s magazines. She has studied piano and ballet and has been a board member for two community orchestras. She and her husband reside in Colorado. When she isn’t writing, she jogs, bicycles and crochets.
    Website http://laurahaleymcneil.com/
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