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Is It True: Sayara St Clair @SayaraStClair Hurt Me, Heal Me #RLFblog
Play Is It True with today’s guest Sayara St Clair, author of Hurt Me Heal Me, an Erotic Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
After the death of her Master, Caitlin Bennett discovers years of abuse and sadistic cruelty at his hands have made her a slave to pain. To reach her peak, Cait needs the type of extreme agony few responsible Doms are willing to dole out, especially Doms like Paul Nelson. Willing to offer the love she craves, Paul’s nearly perfect—except for his aversion to the whip.Paul refuses to hurt Cait, instead attempting to recondition her through patience and trust. But the longer Cait suffers from lack of sexual release, the more she’s convinced her mind and body are irrevocably programmed. And time to convince her otherwise is running out. Waiting in the wings is a newbie Dom who’s determined to have Cait for his own…who’s learning the whip just for her.
Caitlin will soon have to choose—the man who can give her what she wants? Or the man who can give her what she needs?
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
Yes.
this book is part of a series?
Yes, it’s part of the Dante’s Purgatory Series.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Oh yes, I did indeed. My characters love waking me up at 4.30-5.00 am with fantastic bits of dialogue that I can’t ignore. I think it’s to get back at me for all the trauma I put them through.
you did research for this book?
Yes. I spent a lot of time researching shibari/kinbaku techniques. Sometimes, though, I’d get a bit lost staring at beautiful, evocative photos of people tied up in rope. Oh well, I’m only human.
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
No, they’re all human…well, except for Ivan (Caitlin’s sadistic ex-Master). He’s barely human.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes. It falls into the categories of Erotica as well as Contemporary Romance.
you speak more than one language?
Yes. I learnt Italian at school and I remember some of that. And now, I’m learning to speak Thai.
you grew up where you live now?
No. I was born in Australia, but about eight years ago, I moved to Thailand. Let’s just say, extreme culture shock ensued.
you love to read?
YES! I’m a voracious little bookworm.
you are never late?
No. I used to be on time for everything. And now that I have my own family, we are late for every. Single. Thing.
you love pizza?
Yes. If it has meat/chicken, pineapple and chilli on it, I’m happy. You give me something that’s called seafood in the shape of sticks, I’m gonna get cross.
you love sushi?
No. I prefer my food cooked to within an inch of its life.
you have a pet?
Yes, I have fish. I used to have dogs back home, but unfortunately my tiny Thai garden isn’t suitable for puppies. The kind of puppies I like—the ones I used to have—are Rottweilers and Bullmastiffs. They would tear this place up before I could blink!
Where can we find your book online?
Amazon: http://bit.ly/HMHMebookSayara St Clair Social Media
Sayara St. Clair is an erotic romance author who writes intense, emotionally charged tales, featuring dominant alpha males sporting either fangs or floggers.
Sayara has a Science Degree, majoring in Microbiology and Biochemistry. Working in both the fields of Serology and Tissue Banking, she got to do lots of cool and sometimes slightly weird stuff. She was employed as the Manager/Buyer for Furniture Retail stores, where she had a chance to unleash her inner Interior Decorator. And for a time, she taught English to students in Asia. Now she’s a writer and has discovered it’s her favorite thing to do. She’s also learned that writing sultry romantic fiction is so much more fun than writing dry old scientific journal articles.
When she’s not writing, she may be most commonly found on the sofa reading, in the kitchen baking, or in the garden planting. She loves eighties music and is prone to spontaneous bouts of dancing.
Website: http://sayarastclair.com
Blog: http://www.sayarastclair.com/wp/blog-2/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sayarastclair
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sayarastclairauthor
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/sayarastclair
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8436179.Sayara_St_Clair
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Spirits of the Heart @gemwriter #RLFblog #supernatural #suspense
Welcome Claire Gem author of Spirits of the Heart, a new Supernatural
Suspense.Why did you write this book?I grew up in
Middletown, N.Y, where there was an abandoned mental asylum. The place always
haunted me. I’ve always been very interested in the history of mental health
care (which is a ghoulish history to be sure!), so it seemed the natural place
to set my next supernatural suspense.Then, during the
writing of the book, I was visiting the property with my sister/cover designer,
taking pictures for the trailer. One particular building, Talcott Hall, kept
calling to me, though I couldn’t get too close because of the 8-foot high chain
link perimeter. Two weeks later, the building mysteriously burned to the
ground—after standing empty for almost 30 years. It was then I knew that
Spirits of the Heart must be written, to immortalize Talcott Hall.What is your favorite genre to read?Contemporary romances,
particularly those with supernatural elements, especially ghosts. I’m a ghost
hunter at heart.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Films, not
books—Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.What are you working on at the moment?My next novel is
called Pigments, and is another supernatural suspense. The blurb:There’s an unsolved mystery in the world of art
history: which painting was Vincent Van Gogh’s last?Rachel Parrish is a DNA analyst with peculiar a
psychic ability: psychometry. She can access the memories of a person from
something they touched, thereby leaving their genetic blueprint behind. She
also suffers from some unusual phobias. She’s terrified of visual art,
particularly of . . . paintings?Duncan Nicklas is a sexy museum curator who comes
to Rachel’s aid when an unplanned museum visit overwhelms her. He’s searching
for his soulmate: another, like-minded antiquarian to complete his life. His
initial fascination with Rachel’s gift develops into something more—but she’s
terrified of paintings. He’s a museum curator. How can this ever work?And then there’s Ethan Fagan—who’s determined to
claim Rachel as his own. To use her abilities to validate an obscure painting
in his grandfather’s collection. To secure his fortune. No matter what the
cost.Pigments. It’s all in the touch.What books will we see from you in coming months?In addition to
Pigments, I’m working on a non-fiction book for fiction writers called The Road
to Publication. I’m hoping that will be released sometime before April 1st.Please tell us about
your latest book.Spirits of the Heart, a Haunted Voices Novel
Genre Supernatural
SuspenseBook heat level (based
on movie ratings): PGAn addiction counselor and a security guard struggle to free
two, lost spirits trapped inside an abandoned mental asylum.Laura Horton returns from college to move in with an old
friend and start her career. But her homecoming is jarring. Her friend’s moved
out, leaving Laura alone with the gorgeous but intimidating ex-boyfriend—in a
house that snugs up to an ancient graveyard. Officer Miller Stanford is a man with a shattered past.
His alcoholic dad destroyed their family, a weakness Miller is terrified will
consume him too. The last thing he needs is a sexy, blonde addiction counselor
watching his every move. When he begins to see specters in the dark, he starts
questioning his own stability.
But Laura sees her too—a pathetic child-spirit searching for her father.
Can they unravel the mysteries of Talcott Hall without jeopardizing their
love—and lives—in the process?Publisher Erato
PublishingAmazon http://amzn.to/2jt6k1pCreateSpace https://www.createspace.com/6899776Claire Gem Social Media
Strong Women, Starting Over~Redefining Romance~Claire is a multi-published, award winning author of
emotional romance—sexy contemporary, supernatural suspense, and women’s
fiction. She writes about strong, resilient women who won’t give up their quest
for a happy-ever-after—and the men lucky enough to earn their love. No helpless,
hapless heroines here. These spunky ladies redefine romance, on their terms.Her supernatural suspense, Hearts Unloched, won the 2016 New
York Book Festival. Her 2016 release, The Phoenix Syndrome, won the women’s
fiction division in FCRWA’s The Beacon Contest.A New York native, Claire has lived in five of the United
States and held a variety of jobs, from waitress to bridal designer to research
technician—but loves being an author best. She and her happily-ever-after hero,
her husband of 38 years, now live in central Massachusetts.Website http://www.clairegem.com
Blog http://www.clairegem.wordpress.com
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To Save a Viscount @JessieClever #RLFblog #Regencyromance
Welcome Jessie Clever author of To Save a Viscount, a new Regency
romance.Why did you write
this book?I wrote this book because Lady Margaret Folton insisted I do
so. Maggie was a character that popped in an earlier book in this series, and
she had such a fascinating story, I knew she would require a book of her own. So
here it is.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love historical fiction. It’s so important to study
history and learn from the things of the past. Historical fiction is a great
way to introduce new topics and subjects to readers, and I love the power it
has to encourage a love of history.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?I love and hate Lisbeth Salander from the Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo series. She stays true to her character right through to the end
even when she makes you cringe. She’s so beautifully written it’s stunning. It
literally takes my breath away when I see how brilliantly she’s written.What are you working
on at the moment?I have begun drafting the follow up series to the family of
spies found in the Spy Series. This series is called the Shadowing London
Series and will focus on the children of the Black family of spies.What books will we see
from you in coming months?I plan to release the first book in the Shadowing London
Series, a late Regency/early Victorian historical romance focusing on Samuel
Black, the oldest of the Black family off spring, this fall!Please tell us about
your latest book.Genre Regency romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RWhen an
assassin threatens England’s spy network, Lady Margaret Folton must find the
killer before it’s too late. Hardened from being forced to witness the murder
of her British spy parents by French revolutionists, Margaret approaches this
mission like any other, with steely determination and a resolute focus on the
necessary outcome at the cost of all else.Commodore
John Lynwood, newly returned from the Mediterranean, finds himself granted the
title of viscount in honor of his service during the war. Plagued with a string
of good luck throughout his life, the title serves as another reminder that
Jack has done nothing to earn the glory and prestige that comes with his
position, and he’ll be damned if he’ll enjoy such an honor.But
when Jack is accidentally granted a title meant to be used as bait to lure the
assassin into the War Office’s trap, Margaret must face the tragedy of her past
and decide which is more important: the assignment or love?The
books in the Spy Series:1/2.
Inevitably a Duchess (A prequel novella)1. Son
of a Duke2. For
Love of the Earl3. A
Countess Most Daring4. To
Save a ViscountAmazon http://amzn.to/1tddN6P
Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1otXb34
Kobo http://bit.ly/1zHa0gJ
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iBooks http://bit.ly/1pjfhe7
Google Play http://bit.ly/10FAmFcJessie Clever Social Media
Jessie decided to be a writer because the job of Indiana
Jones was already filled.Taking her history degree dangerously, Jessie tells the
stories of courageous heroines, the men who dared to love them, and the world
that tried to defeat them.Jessie makes her home in the great state of New Hampshire
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Cowboy’s Sweetheart @stephanieberget #RLFblog #western #romance
Welcome Stephanie Berget author of Cowboy’s Sweetheart, a
new Western Romance.Why did you write
this book?This is the third in my Sugar Coated Cowboys series. Byron
appeared briefly in the first two. I became intrigued by this big, strong man
who was a loner, frightened of getting too close to people, but who longed to
have someone to love.What is your favorite
genre to read?Small town romance with a touch of humor.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?That would have to be Davie Dempsey from Jennifer Crusie’s
Faking It. I also loved the heroine in that book, Matilda Goodnight.What are you working
on at the moment?I’m working on a western romance set in Greenleaf, Idaho
about a Barrel Racer and a Saddle Bronc Rider. It’s a second chance romance
with the working title, Mavis and Butthead. LOLWhat books will we see
from you in coming months?Well, Mavis’ book by the first of June and later this fall,
the sequel to Radio Rose.Please tell us about
your latest book.Genre Western RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RByron Garrett has found peace as the foreman on the Circle W
ranch. He’s far from his controlling father and the man’s demands that Byron
make him proud as a pro football player. Born a city boy, he’s found his
passion with the land, his horses and the cowboy way of life. He’s found all he
needs and it doesn’t include a woman or the complications that come with love.
At least, not until a bubbly artist shows up and does her best to tear down the
corral he’s built around his heart.Vivi Beckett is searching for a place that feels like home.
After traveling the country, she’s finally found it in the beautiful wilds of
Oregon. With the inheritance left her when she was orphaned, she’ll buy a place
to live and create her art. But after meeting Byron, Vivi suspects her dream
alone won’t be enough to bring her happiness … not unless he’s at her side.All of Vivi’s dreams are at risk when she discovers her
inheritance is in jeopardy. She needs help, but Byron’s past has left him
unwilling to give anyone power over his life. The ghosts in hers have left her
desperate to be needed.Will Byron be willing to join her on a different and perhaps
even better path?Publisher Malheur Butte PublishingAmazon https://amzn.to/2lqXku3Stephanie Berget Social Media
Romance beneath a rodeo moon. That’s what Stephanie Berget
had in mind when she began writing, to add a realistic view of rodeo and
ranching to her Western Romance.She was born loving horses, developing a lifelong love of rodeo
when she married her Bronc Rider. They traveled to rodeos throughout the
Northwest while she ran barrels and her cowboy rode bucking horses.Stephanie and her husband have three adult children and
several grandchildren. They live on a farm located along the Oregon/Idaho
border, where they raise hay, horses and cattle, with the help of Cisco, the
wonder horse, Dizzy Dottie, the Border Collie, and two Munchkin cats, Magic and
Martin.Website http://www.stephanieberget.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephanieberget
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The Marquess and the Midwife @AlinaKField #RLFblog #Regency #Romance
Welcome Alina K Field, author of The Marquess and the
Midwife, a new Regency Romance.Why did you write
this book?For starters, I love the Call the Midwife stories, as well
as secret babies. And, a few months before I started The Marquess and the
Midwife, a family member tragically lost a good friend in childbirth to
toxemia. (Unthinkable, right, in the twenty-first century?) I guess pregnancy
and childbirth were on my brain! Somehow, my muse came up with this story.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love Regency romance, and I especially love stories with a
lot of adventure added to the romance.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Hmm. May I have two? I love the rascally Rupert Carsington,
the Mr. Impossible of Loretta Chase’s book by that name. I also like William
Doyle, the bluff , clever spy of Joanna Bourne’s The Forbidden Rose. Actually,
all of Chase’s and Bourne’s characters are brilliant, but they both write the
most delicious heroes.What are you working
on at the moment, and what will we see from you in coming months?I’m working on a Regency series about four adult children
being married off by their father, an earl who is a retired spy lord. Or is he
retired? Book one is called The Bastard’s Iberian Bride and will be coming this
spring.About The Marquess and the Midwife
Genre: Regency romanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13Once upon a time, the younger brother of a marquess fell in
love with his sister’s companion. He was sent off to war, and she was just sent
off, and they both landed in very different worlds.Now Virgil Radcliffe has returned from his self-imposed
exile on the Continent to take up his late brother’s title and discover the whereabouts
of the only woman he’s ever loved.Abandoned by her lover and dismissed by her employer,
Ameline Dawes has found a respectable identity as a Waterloo widow, a new life
as a midwife, and a safe, secure home for her twin girls. Called to London at
Christmas to attend her benefactress’s lying-in, she finds herself confronted
by an unexpected house guest–a man determined to woo her anew and win her
again.But, is loving the new Marquess of Wallingford a mistake
Ameline cannot afford to repeat?Buy The Marquess and the Midwife:
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-marquess-and-the-midwife/id1167622013?ls=1&mt=11Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1125068696?ean=2940156905331About Alina K Field
Award winning author Alina K. Field earned a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in English and German literature, but her true passion is the much
happier world of romance fiction. Though her roots are in the Midwestern U.S.,
after six very, very, very cold years in Chicago, she moved to Southern
California and hasn’t looked back. She shares a midcentury home with her
husband, her spunky, blonde, rescued terrier, and the blue-eyed cat who conned
his way in for dinner one day and decided the food was too good to leave.She is the author of the 2014 Book Buyer’s Best winner, Rosalyn’s
Ring, a 2015 RONE Award finalist, Bella’s Band, and a 2016 National Reader’s
Choice Award finalist, Liliana’s Letter, as well as her latest release, The
Marquess and the Midwife. She is hard at work on her next series of Regency
romances, but loves to hear from readers!Alina K Field Social Media:
Website: http://alinakfield.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlinaKFieldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alinakfieldPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alinakf/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinak.field/
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The Colony new #SFR by @Laurel_R_books #RLFblog #scifi
Laurel Richards is a fiction author with a passion for
shifters, space travelers, and other memorable characters. She has gathered
inspiration from lots of different sources throughout her life and is here to
share her imagination through storytelling. Laurel writes sci-fi/fantasy,
paranormal, and funny mysteries, with various degrees of romance mixed in.Why did you write
The Colony?I’m a huge fan of sci-fi romance, and I’m also fascinated by
paleontology (museum lover here). That got me thinking, and I asked myself what
the fossil record on another planet might look like. And so Dr. Elisa Everett, the
paleontologist heroine, was born, and so was The Colony. I wanted an
action-packed sci-fi story featuring all my favorite elements in the genre.What is your favorite
genre to read?It’s a tie between sci-fi romance and paranormal romance,
although I enjoy multiple genres.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?This can change on a daily basis, but frontrunners include
Eve and Rourke from J.D. Robb’s In Death series, Nix from Kresley Cole’s
Immortals After Dark series, and pretty much any of the main characters from
Nalini Singh’s Psi-Changeling series.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I have another sci-fi romance and a couple of fantasy novels
that are in edits, and I hope to see them released sometime in 2017.Please tell us about your latest book.Not everyone will make it out alive.Responding to a distress call, Officer Alexander Valerian
and the rest of his security team arrive at the human colony on the planet of
Jangala to find blood and gore all over the walls. All the colonists are dead
or missing except for Dr. Elisa Everett, a pretty paleontologist he finds
injured and nearly suffocated in a ventilation shaft. Now Alex has to figure
out how sixty-nine colonists were wiped out in a single night, but Elisa’s
account of killer monsters just raises more questions. Has the colony really
been attacked by bloodthirsty beasts, or did everyone succumb to a powerful
hallucinogen that made them turn on one another? He had better find out fast,
because Elisa’s life is in his hands.Buy The Colony
Genre Sci-Fi Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher http://www.author-laurelrichards.com/p/the-colony.html
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-colony-laurel-richards/1125430384
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-colony-21
iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1191627236
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5LWHRC
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