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    Coming Soon: Lonely Eyes by Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Coming Soon: Lonely Eyes by Bernadette Jones@RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseA runaway on a storm buffeted highway brings danger to Spencer, Co., in Bernadette Jones’ new romantic suspense, Lonely Eyes. Can Owen Strong protect the young woman, or will her presence cause the death of one of his family?

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

    Lonely Eyes by Bernadette Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Keira Thi escaped the prison where the monster kept her, but at what price? Now he holds her beloved grandmother hostage. There were answers in the past that could help save them both, without them she would be pulled back into her living hell. The handsome stranger with the dragon tattoo says he can protect her. He doesn’t know the reach of the evil that follows her.

    Owen Strong diminishes his bulk with a smile. His easy-going manner hides the hunter within. Life took his birth family. Now he’s made a new family in Spencer, one he will protect at all costs.

    He found her on the storm ravaged road. One look in her lonely eyes and he was lost. His instincts told him she was running from monsters. She’d come to the right place. He was the monster hunter.

    Death was coming. But for whom?

    Where to buy Lonely Eyes

    Publisher Aspen Gold Series
    Coming Soon! September 22, 2020
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    Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts and now New York.
    Books and music filled her life as she, her dad and two brothers traveled the country. She would sit in the back seat of the car (her older brother always got to ride shotgun), listening to the current music on the radio, looking out the window and spinning a story based on a phrase or word she’d heard in the lyrics. As you can imagine, traveling the country the music changed from state to state, as did the stories. To this day she loves all genres of music and books.
    After a career in corporate writing, she’s finally decided to settled down and put pen to paper doing what she loves. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s is bringing her stories and characters to life. This is Bernadette’s third book in the Aspen Gold Series.
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  • Know the Hero,  Suspense

    Read Stay A Little Longer by Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Read Stay A Little Longer by Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseA one night hook-up brings two people together in Bernadette Jones new Romantic Suspense, Stay A Little Longer. The only thing a healer and an assassin have in common is death. Can they keep each other alive when the past comes for revenge?

    Bernadette, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your hero, but first, tell us about Stay A Little Longer

    Stay A Little Longer by Bernadette Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    The Healer

    Doctor Gage Ewing is on the run from a past he can never forget. No matter how many people he saves in hospitals or on the crime-ridden streets, he can never be forgiven for the one who died. Spencer, Colorado was supposed to be another temporary stop on his neverending road. But he made a mistake. He got involved.

    The Assassin

    IrishMist “Ivy” Vaughn has been fighting to stay alive since the age of twelve, trained with warrior skills to be whatever is demanded of her. No permanent home. Living out of a duffel bag. Changing personas at the ring of a phone. Spencer, Colorado was supposed to be a place to bury her past and start over. Will they let her walk away?

    The only thing a healer and an assassin have in common is death.

    Know the Hero from Stay A Little Longer

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It’s late, he’s bored. What does he do?

    Doc Gage Ewing, would walk to the Wild Card Saloon and hang out with friends, nursing a beer and playing a little gin rummy.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    Sushi for a snack. But if he’s been working out he goes for anything pasta.

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    At work he wears his scrubs which are also comfortable around the house. Sweats when he works out. When he goes to town, he likes worn jeans and a flannel shirt.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Self taught, doing handyman tasks around his home are a welcome distraction from his life as an ER Doctor.

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    He’s made a couple bad mistakes that sent him on the run. His guilt is a constant reminder of what he doesn’t deserve.

    How does he act around children he doesn’t know?

    He loves children. He is calm and lets them approach him first. He would crouch down to get to their level.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    As an ER doctor, he’s used to waking up alert and ready to go. But when his woman is with him, he likes to cuddle and wake her slowly.

    Can he use chopsticks?

    Like a pro.

    Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it? If not, what does he drink instead?

    Hot, strong coffee with nothing to mess up the flavor. He is a little bit of a coffee snob.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    Everything except games.

    Android or iPhone?

    Iphone

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Clean shaven, but if he’s off work for a couple of days he lets it go.

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Gold earring in his left ear, nipple pierced, tattoo sleeves, chest and back.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    Personal truck, but prefers his Harley.

    Recycle or toss?

    Recycle

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Stay A Little Longer

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088F3WW36
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    Bernadette Jones Social Media

    Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts, and now New York.
    Books and music filled her life as she, her dad and two brothers traveled the country. She would sit in the back seat of the car (her older brother always got to ride shotgun), listening to the current music on the radio, looking out the window and spinning a story based on a phrase or word she’d heard in the lyrics. As you can imagine, traveling the country the music changed from state to state, as did the stories. To this day she loves all genres of music, and books.
    After a career in corporate writing, she’s finally decided to settled down and put pen to paper doing what she loves. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s is bringing her stories and characters to life.
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  • Know the Heroine,  Suspense

    Know Ruby Leigh Dupree from Sleepin’ Alone by Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Know Ruby Leigh Dupree from Sleepin' Alone by Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseAn undercover cop living with mistakes and a woman holding the key to his redemption. Sleepin’ Alone a thrilling Romantic Suspense by Bernadette Jones

    Bernadette, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! We’re excited to find out more about your heroine, but first, tell us about the book.

    Sleepin’ Alone by Bernadette Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Mature Adult

    Hunter Lawe, rides the narrow line between enforcing the law and breaking it. An undercover cop, he witnesses the worst of human trafficking and drugs. But lies and betrayal are not new to him. He learned his lessons well from family and the woman who claimed to love him. There is only one thing he still believes in. Revenge.

    Ruby Leigh Dupree is on the run from a past she can’t remember to a place she doesn’t know. Waking up in her car, broken and bloody, the same refrain echoes over and over in her mind. Run. Hide. Don’t look back. You’ll be safe in Spencer, Colorado. After a month in hiding in the quiet little town, her body has healed but the night terrors persist.

    The first time Hunter met Ruby Leigh he turned her away when she offered him more lies. The next time, he realizes she’s his opportunity to finally get his nemesis. He’ll use her with no regrets, regardless of the cost.

    Know the Heroine from Sleepin’ Alone

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your heroine.

    It’s late, she’s bored. What does she do?

    She loves to read a good romance.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    Peanut butter filled pretzels

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Black jeans with a tank and a long sleeved shirts. She has scars on her wrists the she hides with long sleeved shirts and wide or multi banded brackets.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    She’s really pretty handy. Ruby was orphaned as a young child and grew up helping her grandmother run her boarding house for older patrons. She took over when grandma got sick.

    She tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    After grandma died, she set off to see the country. One of the early stops was Chicago where she was assaulted and nearly killed.

    How does she act around children she doesn’t know?

    She loves children and hopes to someday have her own. She learned patience and understanding working with the elderly and nursing her grandma.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Usually in a good mood, but does need her coffee.

    Can she use chopsticks?

    Absolutely!

    Does she drink coffee? If so, how does she take it? If not, what does she drink instead?

    Mostly straight up out of the pot.

    What apps would she have on her phone?

    Mapquest

    Android or iPhone?

    Iphone

    Earrings or unpierced ears?

    She loves earrings that go with her bracelets.

    Tattoos or unadorned skin?

    She has scars on her wrists and one along her hair line. She’s thought of getting tattoos to cover her wrist scars but hasn’t done it yet.

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    An old VW Bug that she’s had forever.

    Recycle or toss?

    Recycle

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Where to buy Sleepin’ Alone

    Amazon and Amazon KU for a limited time https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZXLJCM8

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    Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts, and now New York. After a career in corporate writing, she’s finally decided to settled down and put pen to paper. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s is bringing her stories to life.
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  • Anthology,  Stressing the Hero,  Suspense

    Stressing Hero and Heroines from Aspen Gold the Series @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #Romance

    Stressing Hero and Heroines from Aspen Gold the Series @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanceWelcome to Spencer, Colorado. Home of The Aspen Gold Series. When danger and deceit come to town, the families band together. Family, friendship, love are the foundation in Spencer. Come find a home with us.

    Let’s meet Characters from Aspen Gold the Series, a Romances, by Cheryl StJohn, Debra Hines,* Lizzie starr, Barb Gwen, Donna Kaye, Bernadette Jones Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your latest book.

    Dancing In The Dark by Cheryl St John

    Genre Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    She’d wanted to dance, get married, and have babies… All she had left was dance. He had everything a man could want—except forgiveness.

    Stressing Dusty Cavanaugh

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    Please tell me about your Hero.

    Dusty Cavanaugh is a beloved son/brother/uncle/father in a huge family. He’s raising his six-year old son alone and is operations manager at the Aspen Gold Lodge. Filling in for a handyman friend, he arrives at a lake house to find none other than Kendra, with her toe stuck in the bathtub faucet—and nothing but a tiny towel for cover. Clothes or no clothes, she’s still the woman he loves.

    Who is the significant other in his life?

    Kendra Price has loved Dusty Cavanaugh since they were kids. He shared his family with her, the only family she ever knew. They fell in love and planned to marry. But then Dusty betrayed her. She moved away and focused on her dancing career, but every summer she’s drawn back to the lake house she inherited. This summer she runs into Dusty at every turn. It’s never been more obvious—she never got over the hurt.

    Call Me Mandy by Debra Hines

    Genre Romance

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

    Will Miranda risk losing her wounded heart to this self-made building designer? Can Declan overcome his habitual distain for the heiress and her entitled family?

    Stressing Declan Elliot

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    Please tell me about your Hero.

    Declan Elliot moved from Boston to Spencer, but the Red Sox and the Patriots are still his teams. He’s invested his hard-earned savings in Snow Peak Properties and is now a partner in control of his future and his designs. When fiery-haired Miranda Buffet steps up to the podium and passionately argues her case against Snow Peak’s proposed casino, Declan takes notice. He’s delighted to see her the following Saturday morning at the starting line. Miranda possesses the tight, supple body of a long-distance runner and he’s counting on getting to know her better

    Who is the significant other in his life?

    Miranda Buffet returned to her childhood home, Spencer, Colorado to work on behalf of the historical society. She spoke out in public against the proposed construction of Standing Bear Casino, pitting her against handsome architect, Declan Elliot. Miranda encounters Declan again the following Saturday at Spencer’s annual half-marathon. Miranda spots Declan, obviously suffering from altitude sickness. Genuinely concerned for his wellbeing, she stops to help him. Holding her water bottle to his lips and gazing into his brilliant blue eyes, she can’t deny her attraction to the engaging builder.

    Ryder’s Heart by *Lizzie starr

    Genre Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Unable to outrun his guilt, Ryder Barlow is finally coming home after five long years. Vianna Harrison is making a new start, and trying to escape her past. Neither can start a new chapter in their lives until they stop rereading the old ones.

    Stressing Ryder Barlow

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    Please tell me about your Hero.

    Ryder Barlow coming home after five celibate years in California to find a beautiful woman in his bed strains Ryder’s personal vow to near the breaking point. The more he learns about this captivating woman, the more difficult it is to remain distant. Believing he’s put the past to rest, he’s still not ready to expose his secret shame. Besides, Vianna is hiding something, too. He’s sure of it.

    Who is the significant other in his life?

    Vianna Harrison., a talented artist, an extraordinary cinnamon roll baker, and…she talks to the dead. Hiding her abilities as Vianna settles in to her new home in Spencer is easy, until the spirits won’t be denied. Keeping her attraction to the handsome man who returns home unexpectedly adds another layer to her complicated life. Then the past returns to haunt her, threatens her, and there’s only one man she can turn to.

    For Keeps by Barbara Gwen

    Genre Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    Hiding the truth is like denying the sun…

    Widow Kate Michaels kept a secret from the man she loves, and from the entire community of Spencer, Colorado. Veterinarian Jackson Samuels still loves the woman who left him years ago. When Jack uncovers a family secret, the truth makes him question who he thought he was. Will two people who once shared a heartfelt love, allow their lonely secrets to consume and define them?

    Stressing Jackson Samuels

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    Please tell me about your Hero?

    Jack has loved Kate forever, but when he returned to Spencer to take over the veterinary clinic, she won’t have anything to do with him. And he doesn’t know why. Her daughter shows an interest and aptitude in caring for animals and spends more and more time with him. Jack cherishes the eight-year-old and wishes she was his. Now, if only her mother could come to love him again.

    Who is the significant other in his life?

    Kate Michaels has kept a secret from her family, the town, everyone, for over eight years. But as her daughter becomes attached to the handsome veterinarian, Kate struggles to keep that secret safe. She’s loved Jackson since they were kids and dreams of the possibilities now that he’s home. But this long-kept secret could just as easily tear them apart forever, and she doesn’t know if she’s willing to risk her heart again.

    Second Chances by Donna Kaye

    Genre Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG

    She tried the fairy tale and the fairy tale didn’t work. Cassie Andrews thought she met the perfect guy, then he was gone. Ten years later they meet again when they are brought together for a job. For FBI Agent Heath Lawe, finding Cassie and her son helps ease the the pain of his last case gone wrong. But can he keep them safe?

    Stressing Heath Lawe

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    Please tell me about your Hero.

    For FBI Agent Heath Lawe, finding out he has a son blows him away. Keeping his son safe from an unknown threat takes all of his skills. Heath and Cassie have to put aside the past and work together to stay one step ahead of the danger threatening their son and the passion that threatens to consume them.

    Who is the significant other in his life?

    Cassie Andrews thought she’d met the perfect man, then he was gone, and she realized she was pregnant. Ten years later, she’s a single mom trying to rebuild her life when Heath Lawe’s return shatters her orderly life. Her son’s abduction forces them to work together and brings back the feelings she thought long dormant.

    Sleepin’ Alone by Bernadette Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Under cover cop, Hunter Lawe, riding the line between enforcing the law and breaking it. Out for revenge on a case that went bad, he finds the perfect pawn in Ruby Leigh Dupree. He’ll use anyone to get the enemy, no matter the cost. After all, life is just the road to death.

    Stressing Hunter Lawe

    Every hero has a story. He has a background, a history, and a past. This interview allows us to meet a hero and get to know him better, by focusing on how he handles being relaxed, as well as how he handles stress.

    Please tell me about your Hero.

    Undercover cop, Hunter Lawe had a murdered in his reach and lost him when a woman betrays him. Every time another woman dies he feels the guilt and the shame. When he meets a woman who can lead the murderer back within his reach he takes her hostage to get his revenge. Too late he realizes he’s she’s the one woman he can trust. The woman who owns his heart.

    Who is the significant other in his life?

    Ruby Leigh Dupree was in the wrong place. Beaten and left for dead she narrowly escapes. When she wakes she has no memory of what happened to her. A haunting refrain fills her mind urging her to run, to hide in Spencer, Colorado. When Hunter finds her he tells her he has all the answers to her past. Will he lead her to the truth or her death?

    Where to buy Aspen Gold The Series

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081YPJ5V8

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  • Bucket List,  Suspense

    Bucket list of IrishMist (Ivy) Vaughn from Stay A Little Longer @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Bucket list of IrishMist (Ivy) Vaughn from Stay A Little Longer @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #Romantic SuspenseLet’s meet IrishMist (Ivy) Vaughn from Stay A Little Longer , a Romantic Suspense by Bernadette Jones. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

    Stay A Little Longer by Bernadette Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    IrishMist (Ivy) Vaughn studied the glass of liqueur that she’d been named after and contemplated her lack of a future. She’d been fighting to stay alive since the age of twelve. Trained with warrior skills to be whatever they asked of her. Trained to kill.

    No permanent home. Living out of a duffel bag. Changing personas at the ring of a phone. I’m lost. I’m struggling to make sense of my life. I’m tired of fighting everyone else’s battles. All my friends have died. I want to quit. I want a little normal. A little happiness. A little…love.

    Will they let me walk away?

    Death didn’t frighten Gage Ewing. Living scared the hell out of him.

    The innocent one died. I lived. Where is the justice in that? I’ve spent every day since trying to save others. No matter how many I heal in the hospital or on the streets, I can never be forgiven for that one death. I don’t deserve a family, a home or one moment of happiness.

    Then she walks into the Wild Card and I’m filled with need, hunger. Hope. But my past is coming. Can I walk away before I’m the death of another innocent?

    When someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to experience, and so on have become known as a “Bucket List.”

    Age: 34

    Gender: Badass Female

    Birthplace: Backwoods Kentucky

    Profession: Military and Black Ops Assassin

    Ethnicity: No Clue

    Species (for scifi/fantasy characters):

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    I’m 5’7″, blue eyes, long blonde hair. I’m a fighter, so I’m pretty well muscled but sleek. My size is deceptive. I’m a lot stronger than some would think.

    Please tell us a little about yourself.

    I grew up poor and learned how to fight early. I was into martial arts and MMA boxing before I even left high school.

    Who is the significant other in your life?

    Gage Ewing won’t get out of my head or my life. I don’t want anyone, but he doesn’t let up. He makes me feel safe to be me. He makes me feel wanted. He doesn’t care what I’ve been.

    If you haven’t made a bucket list before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another book. While you’re at it, how about telling us about some of your other favorite things? Here are the questions.

    What is your birth order?

    I have an older brother, Jack Daniels Vaughn. But I haven’t seen him since I was a kid. He disappeared.

    Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.

    We didn’t have many toys. We played outside or went to the school playground.

    Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.

    I love pasta and meatballs, a little on the spicy side. My second favorite is chicken, any style.

    Tell us about your best friend.

    The first time I met Owen, I decked him. He’s not afraid to spar with me. We’re both ex-military and ex-MMA fighters. We’ve both seen some bad stuff. He gets me.

    What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and why?

    I traveled a lot with my career. Now, I want solitude and peace and maybe a family. I think I’ve found it in Spencer, Colorado.

    Where is a place you would never like to return, and why?

    Kentucky. Growing up there was my personal hell on earth.

    Who is someone you would like to meet, and why?

    I really wish I could see my brother again. I miss him and I never understood why he left.

    Who is someone you would like to avoid, and why?

    The person out to kill me. I don’t know who it is, but I will find them.

    About Bernadette Jones

    Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts, and now New York.

    Books and music filled her life as she, her dad and two brothers traveled the country. She would sit in the back seat of the car (her older brother always got to ride shotgun), listening to the current music on the radio, looking out the window and spinning a story based on a phrase or word she’d heard in the lyrics. As you can imagine, traveling the country the music changed from state to state, as did the stories. To this day she loves all genres of music, and books.

    After a career in corporate writing, she’s finally decided to settled down and put pen to paper doing what she loves. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s is bringing her stories and characters to life.

    What was your biggest challenge in writing this book?

    There are some secondary characters that wanted to take over.

    Why did you choose this character for the interview today?

    Ivy stays in the shadows. I thought it was time people learned a little about her.

    When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?

    She didn’t know how to love or be loved. Affection was hard for her. I also didn’t know she had a brother.

    Are any sequels planned for this book?

    Possibly a short story with Gage and Ivy. Also keep watching, Jack Daniels may have his own story. After all, Spencer is about family.

    What genre(s) would you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?

    Paranormal. I have some ideas…. If only there was more time in a day.

    What would your readers be surprised to learn about you?

    I’m vegetarian.

    Why should readers who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?

    I write about the healing of love, but I grew up on mysteries, thrillers, and action stories. You will find all of those in my books.

    Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?

    All my books are stand alone and can be read in any order. However, you meet both Gage and Ivy in my first book: Sleepin’ Alone.

    My next book will be out in September. Watch for Lonely Eyes.

    So you don’t miss anything be sure to stop by and visit my website. While you’re there check out the playlists I use for each book. More releases are coming soon, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter.

    Where to buy Stay A Little Longer

    Publisher Aspen Gold Books

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    Check out Stay A Little Longer, coming soon from Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense

    Check out Stay A Little Longer, coming soon from Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #NewRelease #RomanticSuspenseBernadette Jones, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.

    Stay A Little Longer by Bernadette Jones

    Coming Soon! Stay A Little Longer, a new romantic suspense by Bernadette Jones available at the end of May 2020

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Death didn’t frighten Gage Ewing. Living scared the hell out of him.

    The innocent one died. I lived. Where is the justice in that? I’ve spent every day since trying to save others. No matter how many I heal in the hospital or on the streets, I can never be forgiven for that one death. I don’t deserve a family, a home or one moment of happiness.

    Then she walks into the Wild Card and I’m filled with need, hunger. Hope. But my past is coming. Can I walk away before I’m the death of another innocent?

    Ivy (IrishMist) Vaughn studied the glass of liqueur that she’d been named after and contemplated her lack of a future. She’d been fighting to stay alive since the age of twelve. Trained with warrior skills to be whatever they asked of her. Trained to kill.

    No permanent home. Living out of a duffel bag. Changing personas at the ring of a phone. I’m lost. I’m struggling to make sense of my life. I’m tired of fighting everyone else’s battles. All my friends have died. I want to quit. I want a little normal. A little happiness. A little….love.

    Will they let me walk away?

    Why did you write this book?

    Gage Ewing had some scenes in Sleepin’ Alone and I fell in love with his tortured soul. He tried to run, he tried to hide. Trouble was, he was running from himself. When I caught him staring at the Blonde. I knew he had a story coming.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    Romantic Suspense

    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?

    Only one? Gabriel Sinclair, from Double Dealing by Jayne Castle (aka Jayne Ann Krentz) Sneaking in a second. Paris Sweeney from, Now You See Her by Linda Howard

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I’m writing Owen Strong’s story with a goal of having it out in the fall of 2020.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Owens story is next in fall and Deke’s story is tentatively scheduled for the end of this year. I also hope to publish the first book in my Bound by Honor series. Titles are very important to me, but they also have to resonate with the characters and the readers so they take me a while. As soon as I have titles I will update my website so stop by often.

    Where to buy Stay A Little Longer

    Visit the author’s website https://www.bernadettejones.com/books

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    Bernadette Jones has been making up stories since she learned to read on her daddy’s lap. She has imagined casts of characters everywhere she’s called home: Texas, Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Massachusetts, and now New York.
    Books and music filled her life as she, her dad and two brothers traveled the country. She would sit in the back seat of the car (her older brother always got to ride shotgun), listening to the current music on the radio, looking out the window and spinning a story based on a phrase or word she’d heard in the lyrics. As you can imagine, traveling the country the music changed from state to state, as did the stories. To this day she loves all genres of music, and books.
    After a career in corporate writing, she’s finally decided to settled down and put pen to paper doing what she loves. Living the dream in her NYC apartment with her canine companion, she’s is bringing her stories and characters to life.
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