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Firebird a new #ContemporaryRomance by @JenniferTLoring #RLFblog
Firebird This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces
the story.Interview with Jennifer Loring
Jennifer Loring’s short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines,
webzines, and anthologies. In 2013, she won Crystal Lake Publishing’s inaugural
Tales from the Lake writing competition; in 2014, DarkFuse published her novella
Conduits, and in May 2015, Omnium Gatherum released her debut novel, Those of My
Kind. She recently signed a deal for a contemporary romance trilogy with Limitless
Publishing; the first book, Firebird, was published on October 20, 2015. Jennifer
lives in Philadelphia, PA with her husband, their turtle, and two basset hounds.Why did you write this
book?The idea originally came to me in a dream: What would happen
if a woman ran into her high school sweetheart, now a famous hockey player, one
night at a bar and one thing led to another? What if she was already in a relationship?
I’m a huge hockey fan, and I couldn’t get the idea out of my head, especially when
I started taking it further. What if he suffered a horrible injury on-ice, and how
would that affect their relationship?What is your favorite
genre to read?Horror and dark fantasy, actually. I first read Stephen King
when I was 11. Horror is what made me want to become a writer.Who is your favorite character
from fiction (not including your own)?That’s a tough one. I’m just going to throw a few out there.
Irrylath from Meredith Ann Pierce’s The Darkangel Trilogy; Constantine from Robin
McKinley’s Sunshine; Zach from Poppy Z. Brite’s Drawing Blood; Elphaba from Wicked.What are you working on
at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’m working on the second book in the Firebird Trilogy as well
as a paranormal romance. I have a couple of short stories coming out in anthologies
as well. I’m also writing a proposal for a sci-fi romance novella, and toying with
the idea of a hockey romance novella for next Christmas.Please tell us about your
latest book.Stephanie Hartwell is a journalist chasing the story of her career…When superstar hockey player and notorious bad boy Aleksandr
Volynsky is traded to the Seattle Earthquakes in a blockbuster deal, Stephanie demands
the opportunity to prove herself by scoring an exclusive interview with a man with
no love for the media…the same man she once thought, as a naïve teenager, she’d
someday marry.An Olympian and Stanley Cup Champion, Aleksandr has achieved
every goal he’s ever set…Now expected to carry a failing team on his shoulders, Aleksandr’s
troubles deepen when he encounters Stephanie after a season-opening loss. His lifestyle
of drinking and random hookups has been a futile attempt to forget the beautiful
tomboy who stole his heart nine years ago. And worse, fame and fortune have made
it impossible for him to trust anyone—especially Stephanie, who is engaged to another
man.Romance rekindles, but tragedy reveals Aleksandr’s dark side…Being with Aleksandr in the first place jeopardizes Stephanie’s
journalistic integrity and threatens her career, and when he spirals out of control,
it reawakens fears from her own history, making her unable to commit to a future
with him.When Aleksandr discovers the truth behind his self-destructive
behavior, will his newfound self-awareness be enough to convince Stephanie to give
him one last chance…Or will his revelation drive her away for good?About the Book
Title: FirebirdGenre: Contemporary RomanceAuthor: Jennifer LoringBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher http://www.limitlesspublishing.netAmazon http://amzn.to/1Ng214zAmazon Canada http://amzn.to/1lDoUF8Amazon UK http://amzn.to/1Z51vKWAmazon Australia http://bit.ly/1lDp5jFBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/firebird-jennifer-loring/1122823220?ean=9781680583236Books-A-Million http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Firebird/Jennifer-Loring/9781680583236?id=6488022371018Author Social Media
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The Boys of Summer a new #MMromance by @SarahMadisonFic #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Sarah Madison is a writer
with a large dog, an even bigger horse, too many cats, and a very patient
boyfriend. An amateur photographer and a former competitor in the horse sport
known as eventing, when she’s not out hiking with the dog or down at the
stables, she’s at the laptop working on her next story. When she’s in the
middle of a chapter, she relies on the smoke detector to tell her dinner is
ready. She writes because it’s cheaper than therapy.Sarah Madison was a
finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Awards and The Boys of Summer was the winner of
Best M/M Romance in the 2013 PRG Reviewer’s Choice Awards.Interview with Sarah Madison
Why did you write
this book?I had this image in my mind I couldn’t shake in which one of
the main characters, Rick Sutton, is leaning against a Spitfire, dressed in a
RAF flight officer’s uniform. I thought it might make a cool dream sequence,
but when I began researching the Battle of Britain in order to get the details
right, I was appalled at how little I knew of the time period or how much these
young men sacrificed. The more I read, the more I needed to know. I spent over a month immersing myself in WW2
history, finally coming up for air and realizing I had to do justice to their
story. Finding a way to give my heroes their happy ending was the hard part,
but never fear, I believe in happy endings.What is your favorite
genre to read?I love mysteries and sci-fi/fantasy. I love historicals and
romance, too. So if you want to make my day, give me a murder mystery set in
the 1800’s with aliens. Actually, that’s kind of hard to find, which is why so
many of my own stories have a weird mix of genres.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Oh, I have so many! Lord Peter Wimsey from the Dorothy
Sayers novels, and Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice, for example.
Sherlock Holmes. Spock. Amelia Peabody from the Elizabeth Peters novels. The
lovely thing about a great character is that they are enduring—people remember
them long after the book has been read. The Sherlock Holmes stories are riddled
with inaccuracies and frequently told from a passive viewpoint, and yet we
don’t care because Holmes himself was incandescent. His presence made the story
come alive.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?I’ve got a couple of irons in the fire right now. I’m
working on the first in a series of stories set in the 1950s about a couple of
agents who investigate paranormal events—kind of like Ward and June Cleaver
meets the X-Files. I’ve also got a Regency M/M romance in the works, as well as
a contemporary M/M romance involving the sport horse world. I’ve also got
paranormal sequels planned for the Sixth Sense series, and my vampire/shifter
story, Crying for the Moon. I have LOTS of plans; just not enough time to
write!Please tell us about
your latest book.David McIntyre has been enjoying
the heck out of his current assignment: touring the Hawaiian Islands in search
of the ideal shooting locations for a series of film company projects. What’s
not to like? Stunning scenery, great food, sunny beaches… and a secret crush on
Rick Sutton, the hot, ex-Air Force pilot who is flying him around.Everything changes when a tropical
storm and engine failure force a crash landing on a deserted atoll with a WWII
listening post. Rick’s injuries, and a lack of food and water, mean David has
to step up to the plate and play hero. While his days are spent fighting for
survival, and his nights are filled with worrying about Rick, the two men grow
closer. David’s research for his next movie becomes intertwined with his worst
fears, and events on the island result in a vivid dream about the Battle of
Britain. On waking, David realizes Rick is more than just a pilot to him. The
obstacles that prevented a happy ending in 1940 aren’t present today, and David
vows that if they survive this stranding, he will tell Rick how he feels.About the Book
Title: The Boys of SummerGenre: Contemporary/Historical M/M romanceAuthor: Sarah MadisonBook heat level: (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
Publisher http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=7221This story is available for pre-order on Dreamspinner
Press’s site at this time. Other links will be available after December 21,
2015.Author Social Media
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Ani Gonzalez, author of Must Love Ghosts @_ani_gonzalez #RLFBlog #PNR
This quick interview includes info
about the author, and introduces the story.About the AuthorMy name is Ani Gonzalez and I write
sexy paranormal small town romance (whew, that’s a mouthful!) set in
Banshee Creek, Virginia, The Most Haunted Town in the USA. Must Love Ghosts is my debut novel.My books feature feisty, irrepressible
heroines conquering strong, controlling alpha males (with a bit of supernatural
help). I like folks songs, ghosts stories and sangría.Interview with Ani GonzalezWhy did you write this book?
I’ve always been drawn to myths and
legends and how they can be a source of strength to people and communities.
When I started writing my small town romance the stories just seeped through
naturally. Lost souls are drawn to Banshee Creek and they find love and healing
(with a little bit of supernatural help).What is your favorite genre to read?All kinds of romance, but I’m
particularly fond of paranormal romance and small town romance. That’s why I
decided to write both. My books feature small town tropes (returning soldier in
Must Love Ghosts, best friend’s
little sister in the next book, Ghost of
a Chance, and so on) in a paranormal setting.Who is your favorite character from
fiction (not including your own)? Dimitri from Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter
series and Roarke from Nora Roberts’ In Death series. I love alpha males. Who
doesn’t?What are you working on at the moment,
and will see from you in coming months?I’m finishing edits to the Banshee
Creek holiday novella, Snowbound with
Ghost and revising the fourth book in the series (Valentine’s Day at
Banshee Creek!), Ghost of a Kiss.Please tell us about your latest book.Abby Reed believes in
folk songs, faery tales, and ghosts, but she doesn’t believe in love. Her
fiancé died while deployed in Afghanistan, but she still has her music,
her crazy ghost-filled town, and her pen-pal-slash-best-friend, Mike Stone. But
when Mike arrives in Banshee Creek after his last tour of duty, Abby
starts to have doubts, about music, ghosts and, most importantly…love.A steadfast soldier,
Mike Stone follows the rules, and Rule #1 is: Don’t Fall For Your Dead Buddy’s
Fiancée. His relationship with Abby has been strictly platonic, and
will remain that way, if he has anything to say about it. But when he arrives
in Banshee Creek, a town where the impossible is an everyday occurrence,
he’ll find out that sometimes rules are meant to be broken.About the BookTitle Must Love GhostsGenre Small Town Paranormal RomanceAuthor Ani GonzalezBook heat level (based on movie
ratings): R+Buy This BookAuthor Social MediaWebsite http://www.anigonzalez.com/#newsPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/anigonzalez/Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Ani-Gonzalez/e/B014HVKSYK/You May Also Like
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Read the Bucket list of Daylan Rylie from Charm Me Again by Tena Stetler @tenastetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery
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Handling Cynthia, Romance by @Andrea_Dalling #RLFblog #contemporary
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Andrea Dalling lives in the sexy Southeast, where the
summers are hot and the romance hotter. During the day, she’s an award-winning
technical writer, but at night, she writes steamy stories. She loves to torture
her characters but eventually rewards them with a happily-ever-after. Married
to her college sweetheart, she’s a progressive Christian and an advocate for
LGBT rights. When she’s not writing, she enjoys gardening at her Raleigh home
and scuba diving in the clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.Interview with Andrea Dalling
Why did you write
this book?When my high school reunion was
coming up a couple of years ago, I realized it would be fun to write a series about people hooking
up with their high school crush at their five-year reunion. This series is
about characters having a second chance to say the things they wish they’d
said, to do the things they didn’t have the courage to do, and to find love
with the one they can’t forget.Handling Cynthia, book 2 in the
Second Chances series, was particularly fun because it’s about a classic high
school “good girl” who, it turns out, is into kink—and she’s not shy
about asking for what she wants. The hero is a departure from the familiar
billionaire Dom: he’s a grad school student on a budget, a scientist who’s
sometimes a bit overconfident and makes mistakes in reading what his sub wants.
I like writing about characters who are real people working through real
problems that readers can relate to in their own lives, and I hope that’s what
I’ve done in this book.What is your favorite
genre to read?I have eclectic tastes and enjoy a
wide variety of genres, from the classics to women’s fiction to erotic romance.
Right now, my favorites genres are gay and BDSM romance. I like romance that
has some “forbidden” aspect to it, something that defies social
conventions. At the same time, I have pretty conventional ideas about marriage
and monogamy, and those things are reflected in my work as well.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and
Prejudice. Not a very original answer, but an honest one! I remember reading
that book when I was in high school, reading quotes from it to my mom because I
thought it was so hilarious. I love how Elizabeth fights for what she believes
in and stands up to social pressure, but then also shows the ability to change and
admit her mistakes. And it doesn’t hurt that Darcy is the ultimate book
boyfriend! A man of principles who hasn’t had much opportunity to put those
principles into action, who for the first time in his life has to prove that
he’s worthy of a woman, and rises to the occasion.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?Tempting Jordan, book 3 in the
Second Chances series, is a gay romance that’s just released. A closeted bisexual has to choose between his golden-boy
reputation and coming out for the man he loves. Next up is Commanding the
Billionaire, a femdom book that turns the BDSM billionaire trope on its head.
The heroine is a smart-mouthed Domme with trust issues and a troubled past, and
the hero a strong, nurturing billionaire sub who helps her heal.Please tell us about
your latest book.Cynthia Darlington can’t forget how Trent Weber kissed her before they
left for college—backed up against her Mustang, wrists firm in his grip, her
body yielding to his desire. Now, five years later, she seeks him out at their
class reunion, newly aware of her submissive nature, and hungering for his
dominance. With so much time and distance between them, he’s practically a
stranger now. Giving herself to Trent could be the culmination of all her
hopes—or a teenage fantasy gone horribly wrong.When Trent watched Cyn walk away after their kiss five years ago, it was
enough humiliation to last a lifetime. But with one look at her in that tight
black dress, his old desire resurfaces—and with it, the dark fantasies of her
bound and submitting to his will. He longs to master this beautiful, confident,
and supremely independent woman. If he can’t convince her to submit to her
deepest cravings before the weekend is out, he could lose his last shot at the
one who got away.Handling Cynthia, a BDSM erotic romance novella, is intended for an
adult audience. It contains scenes of flirtation, hot kisses, seductive
bowling, a spoiled sub, a demanding Dom, second thoughts, and second chances.About the Book
Title Handling CynthiaGenre BDSM erotic romanceAuthor Andrea DallingBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBuy This Book
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Leave Yesterday Behind new #romsuspense @LaurenLinwood #RLFblog
Leave Yesterday Behind This quick interview includes info about the author, and introduces
the story.About the Author
Lauren Linwood became a teacher who wrote on the side to maintain
her sanity in a sea of teenage hormones. Her historical romances use history as
a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense
desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of love. Her romantic suspense
novels feature strong heroes and heroines who unite to defeat a clever antagonist
and discover a deep, abiding love during their journey.A native Texan, Lauren lives in a Dallas suburb with her family.
An avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan, she manages stress by alternating yoga
with long walks. She plans to start a support group for House Hunters addicts—as
soon as she finishes her next piece of dark chocolate.Interview with Lauren Linwood
Why did you write this
book?I’ve written and published six historical romances, and I was
looking for a new challenge. I enjoy reading romantic suspense, so I decided to
see if I could write one. The result was Leave Yesterday Behind.What is your favorite
genre to read?Naming my favorite genre is like asking me to name my favorite
child! Actually, I only have one child (LOL – she is my fav!), but I have many genres
I enjoy reading. In romance, I lean toward historicals, suspense, and contemporaries.
I also read thrillers, biographies, mysteries, straight suspense, and even horror.Who is your favorite character
from fiction (not including your own)?I adore Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. He’s intelligent,
a great father, full of integrity, and a role model for everyone.What are you working on
at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?My career goal is to alternate releasing historicals with romantic
suspense novels. My next release is a medieval historical romance. A Knight for
Kallen will be out in November 2015. That will be followed by Illusions of Death,
a romantic suspense coming in March 2016. I’ve finished another western historical
romance and am putting the finishing touches on different romantic suspense. I’ll
pitch both of these to my editor soon. Hopefully, she’ll be in a buying mood!Please tell us about your
latest book.Callie Chennault vaulted to fame on the nighttime soap Sumner
Falls, but after a decade of playing the same role, she is ready for a new acting
challenge. When Callie is attacked by a stalker on the streets of New York, she
takes a leave of absence from the show and returns to her roots in Aurora, Louisiana,
to heal both physically and emotionally and determine her next career move.Former professional baseball pitcher Nick La Chappelle has also
come to Aurora to lick his own wounds after a messy divorce. A Cy Young winner and
one-time ESPN broadcaster, Nick longs for the quiet of a small town in order to
write murder mysteries under a pen name.Sparks fly when Callie believes Nick is taking advantage of her
great-aunt’s hospitality, but they resolve their differences—and surprise themselves
by falling in love. Their bond is tested when both Nick and Callie become the focus
of a serial killer nicknamed Lipstick Larry. Can they outwit a murderer bent on
seeing them dead and survive to build a lasting relationship?About the Book
Title: Leave Yesterday BehindGenre: romantic suspenseAuthor: Lauren LinwoodBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Buy This Book
Publisher: http://www.SoulMatePublishing.comAmazon: http://amzn.com/B00WXJIXP0Author Social Media
Website: http://www.laurenlinwood.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/LaurenLinwoodFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwoodAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Linwood/e/B00CSSG8BC/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1406670019&sr=8-1You May Also Like
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Follow Your Heart @RuthKaufman #RLFblog #historical
Ruth Kaufman author of Follow Your Heart answers five easy questions
to help readers get to know her better.Author Bio
Ruth Kaufman is a Chicago author,
on-camera and voiceover talent and freelance editor and speaker who loves
chocolate peanut butter milkshakes and singing in a chorus.Her
second medieval, FOLLOW YOUR HEART, released in April. Writing accolades
include Romance Writers of America® 2011 Golden
Heart® winner and runner up in RT
Book Reviews’ national American Title II contest.Learn more at www.ruthkaufman.com and www.ruthtalks.com. Follow her on Twitter:
@RuthKaufman or Facebook: Ruth
Kaufman Author & Actress.Describe the perfect vacation.The perfect vacation I already had was to England and Wales
in part because I spent a night in two different castles. One (Amberley) was
more medieval, and the other (Thorndale) more modern, but both were amazing
inside and out. I also visited some of King Edward I’s castles (Beaumaris,
Conwy, Caernarfon and Harlech), designed to be a day’s march apart. The
Snowdonia region in Wales is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been. The
perfect vacation I hope to have would be to Italy, including Siena and Cinque
Terre.Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.This will date me, but my favorite toy was my Beautiful
Crissy doll. She had the most amazing, shiny red hair you could make longer or
shorter. I liked her hair at its longest, probably because I had black, curly
hair that was hard to control and so often kept short. I just loved her hair.What are your hobbies?Two day jobs (writing and acting) can keep me pretty busy. I
enjoy singing in a symphony chorus. We usually perform major works such as
Poulenc’s Gloria or Orff’s Carmina Burana, but just completed a Rodgers and
Hammerstein concert at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall featuring approximately 200
singers, 70 musicians and 8 soloists. Our maestro received permission from to
customize a program of 23 songs. In season, we rehearse one night a week.When you read for pleasure,
what kind of books do you choose?I choose historicals and historical fiction, mostly, though
I also enjoy paranormals. I also want to read friends’ books, but it’s hard to
keep up! Right now I’m reading a friend’s historical fiction set around the
Chicago Fire, and another friend’s contemporary. While I still prefer an actual
book when possible, the Kindle app has made it easy to acquire and carry around
a “stack,” so I flit between books more than I used to.What kinds of things do
you read when you’re researching a new book?It depends on the genre I’m writing. For medievals, I’ve
collected more than 200 books on 15th century England. There’s great
information on the Internet, but it’s rare to find the level of detail I need.
In my current release, Follow Your Heart, the heroine is a stained glass
painter, so I had a great time seeking out books on medieval stained glass and
the techniques used to create it. If I’m writing a contemporary, I go online to
research the characters’ careers or review notes from an interview I’ve done.About the Book
Title Follow Your HeartGenre HistoricalAuthor Ruth KaufmanBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RStrong-willed Joanna Peyntor has
two uses for a man: to pose for a stained glass window design or to commission
her skills. But when her brother conspires to ruin her reputation, she concedes
to a third: a husband to help save her glass-painting workshop.Sir Adrian Bedford must marry
without delay on his quest to redeem his family name and lands. Who’d accept an
impoverished former nobleman insisting upon an unusual stricture in their
marriage contract? But Joanna, a woman striving to succeed in a man’s world,
agrees that discussions of a personal nature are prohibited.When irresistible attraction makes their marriage of
convenience inconvenient, will his dangerous secrets keep them from following
their hearts?Buy This Book
Publisher Ruth J. KaufmanAmazon http://amzn.com/B00TYM7XBEAuthor Social Media
Website www.ruthkaufman.comTwitter https://twitter.com/RuthKaufmanFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ruthtalksAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Ruth-Kaufman/e/B00JH7Z40S/
