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Read The Haunting of Laurel Cove the new #mystery/romance by Lucy Naylor Kubash @LucyKubash #RLFblog #GhostStory
Shattered dreams, family secrets, rekindled love. Which poses the biggest threat to life and sanity to a broken woman trying to heal? In Lucy Naylor Kubash’s new mystery romance, The Haunting of Laurel Cove, Jane Stuart finds out the truth. Will the discovery cost Jane her life?
Lucy, 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 Haunting of Laurel Cove.
The Haunting of Laurel Cove by Lucy Naylor Kubash
Genre: Mystery/Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13When Jane Stuart returns to the Smoky Mountains and the house she inherited from her grandmother with the hope to heal from a brutal mugging, she finds herself obsessed with a local legend involving a witch and a mysterious cabin.
Upon reconnecting with an old boyfriend now turned handsome environmentalist, she finds herself rekindling her attraction to Brendan McGarren and is drawn into his battle to keep Laurel Cove from becoming a rich man’s playground. As she begins to uncover family secrets pertaining to the witch and the cabin, Jane questions her own sanity. Then the threats begin. Can she trust Brendan?
Will the search for truth cost Jane her life?
Why did you write this book?
On my first visit to the Great Smoky Mountains (years ago), I was enchanted by their mists and mysterious old cabins. I knew I had to set a story there, and what better kind of story than one with a haunted cabin.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I read contemporary romance, romantic suspense, western historical romance, and some crime and mystery.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
It’s hard to pick just one, but the character that stands out in my mind is Nora Bonesteel, from Sharyn McCrumb’s Appalachian Ballad books. An older woman from the mountains, Nora is wise and has the gift of “sight.” I am finishing up the Tradd Street series of books by Karen White. All of her characters are my favorites. Also, Sheriff Walt Longmire from Craig Johnson’s Longmire books. Sorry, can’t pick just one!
What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on a trilogy of western contemporary romances I’m calling the North Star Legacy. It follows the McCord family as they live and love at the North Star ranch near the Grand Tetons of Wyoming.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
I am hoping to publish the North Star Legacy Trilogy in 2023.
Where to buy The Haunting of Laurel Cove
Publisher https://thewildrosepress.com
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Lucy Naylor Kubash has had a lifelong love of reading and has been writing for as long as she can remember. She is published in short fiction and novel length contemporary romance, as well as nonfiction, having written a column called The Pet Corner for twenty years. She is a member of Michigan Romance Writers, Grand Rapids Region Writers Group, Romance Writers Online, and Women Writing the West. She loves anything to do with the American West, mountains and beaches anywhere, and traveling whenever possible. When not writing she likes to spend time with her family and pets.
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Read The Red Slippers the new #RegencyRomance by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog (Two-Hour Romance Short Reads)
A ballerina obsessed with perfection. A man who will do anything to grant her wish. Are the second-hand red slippers he found magical, or is he the only one who can conjure the spell and make her the world’s greatest ballerina?
Ruth, 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 Red Slippers.
The Red Slippers by Ruth A Casie
Genre: Historical Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): SweetIt will take magic for Cosette to believe in her abilities.
Is Avery the only one who can conjure the spell?Cosette Binet has been in the service to Queen Marie of France, since she was a young girl. She watched private ballet performances for the queen and was fascinated by the great Marie Camargo’s footwork and high leaps. Cosette studied to become a ballerina and earned a rare opportunity to audition for the Paris Opera Ballet’s corps de ballet where she met and found her soul mate, Avery, the ballet director. Her first performance brought the audience to their feet, but when she was chosen for a principal part in another ballet, a fellow dancer had her doubting her ability and Avery’s devotion.
While searching for additional dancers for the corps de ballet, ballet master, Avery Parsons DuBois, watched Cosette dance and was captivated when she performed a grand jetè that soared further and higher than anyone he has ever seen. Mesmerized, he was drawn to the dancer and fell in love with her. He offered her a position in the ballet, but when she began to doubt her ability and his love for her, he had to do something. He gave her red slippers and told her they were Marie Camargo’s dance shoes… filled with magic.
Did the red slippers hold the magic that made her a great ballerina or was it Avery’s love?
Why did you write this book?
I was attending the Authors and Dancers Against Cancer book event. The group was developing an anthology, the funds to go to Dancers Against Cancer. Several of my friends have been impacted and I have lost family members to cancer. I knew I had to be part of the event and the anthology.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I love to read historical fiction, primarily romance. I also enjoy historical mysteries. This story is very different. My readers know to expect mysteries or murders within my love stories. The Red Slippers is very different. This is romance, a love story of a woman for her dancing profession and for the one man who believes in her abilities as a dancer and a woman.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
You may laugh, but its Dirk Pitt, the hero in the Clive Cussler stories. My favorite female action heroine is Lara Croft from Tomb Raider. On the more sedate side, Lady Emily Ashton in Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series.
What are you working on at the moment?
I am currently working on book 4, The Lady and Her Barrister in my The Ladies of Sommer by the Sea series. I love this series about women with special skills who have graduated from the same female seminary in the town of Sommer by the Sea in northeast England. You just may see more from these ladies.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Aside from The Lady and Her Barrister, I am working on a new series, Barrington’s Brigade. Stories about veteran officers of the Peninsular War who take turns helping their former commander police the village of Sommer by the Sea as the men work to integrate back into society and are determine to find their heart’s desire, whomever she may be.
Where to buy The Red Slippers
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJTJJNX4
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Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!
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Read Unfit, Hardcore Inc Series book two the new #RomanticSuspense by Britt Jones @Brittjonesauthr #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance
They stole her baby and tried to kill her. Hogan “Mercury” Scott vows to find her child, knowing once he does she will leave, taking his heart.
Britt, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Unfit.
Unfit, Hardcore Inc by Britt Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RThey stole her baby and left her to die.
Hogan “Mercury” Scott witnesses an attack on a young woman. He gets to her in time to save her life but not in time to stop the abduction of her child. Beautiful, kind, smart, she’s everything he longs for, but knows he doesn’t deserve. He vows to find her child, knowing she will leave once he does.
Lilith Parker wakes to find a stranger hovering over her hospital bed. His size is intimidating but his sincerity and gentleness tell a different story. She’s been abandoned before and trust doesn’t come easily. With her life in danger, she turns to him to find her child.
Sequestered together, can they come to trust their hearts and the power of love?
Ambushed and left to die, they vowed to seek revenge. Meet the men of Hardcore Inc.
Unfit is the second installment in the series.
Why did you write this book?
The premise for the Hardcore Inc came to me in a dream and I couldn’t say no. These nine guys each suffered battle scars and guilt for not saving their friends. They demanded justice and a story of their own.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Romantic Suspense
What are you working on at the moment?
Book five in the Hardcore series is Unseen. This will be Doc’s story and is currently scheduled for January unless I finish it early. I’m also working on another sexy short for my upcoming New York Knights series.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
My Christmas Knight, will be my first in the New York Knights Series. It’s a sexy holiday story and will out mid December. Make sure you sign up for my newsletter so you don’t miss the cover reveals and sneak peeks!
Where to buy Unfit, Hardcore Inc
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCHHDRLD
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I write short and steamy instalove romance with a dash of danger to keep you on the edge of your seat and your heart racing. My heroes are protective and devoted. My heroines are strong and independent. The stories are hot! I currently live in the Big Apple where story inspiration is just a walk out the door. To find out more about my Hardcore Inc series and other releases, please join my newsletter – I promise not to stuff your inbox. Check out my webpage, too.
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Read Meringue Snowflake Magic the new #Paranormal Romance/Mystery by Tena Stetler @TenaStetler #RLFblog #Holiday
After being in the wrong place at the wrong time Wynter Dahl finds herself with a new name and new home in Tena Stetler’s new paranormal romance/mystery. Will Wynter’s presence in Raven’s Hollow put the town’s holiday festival and cookie contest at risk?
Tena, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Meringue Snowflake Magic.
Meringue Snowflake Magic by Tena Stetler
Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 13After being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Wynter Dahl finds herself with a new name and new home. Whisked into the Witness Protection program she finds herself in the Podunk town of Raven’s Hollow, Colorado. She has more than one secret to keep and is not sure who she can trust, though the deputy sheriff is hard to resist.
Braydon “Blaze” Nightwing, owns Dragon Fire Pizza and takes his job as deputy sheriff seriously. He means to protect his town and its residents, including the mysterious newcomer. He rescues her after a tumble and finds himself in over his head. He senses she’s more than she seems but so is he.
When her cover is blown and her life is in danger it will take the whole town to save her and their annual holiday festival and cookie contest. What is Christmas without a little magic?
Why did you write this book?
I wanted to write a fun yet mysterious holiday tale. I love holiday books. Don’t you?
What is your favorite genre to read?
Mystery, Paranormal anything
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
AquaMan
What are you working on at the moment?
The second book in my Mountain Town Mysteries
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Meringue Snowflake Magic – release 11-14-22
Security Force of Two – Early 2023Where to buy Meringue Snowflake Magic
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Meringue-Snowflake-Magic-Tena-Stetler-ebook/dp/B0BD2Q9C28
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Tena Stetler is a best-selling author of award winning paranormal romance with an over-active imagination. She wrote her first vampire romance as a tween, to the chagrin of her mother and the delight of her friends. Colorado is home; shared with her husband, a brilliant Chow Chow, a spoiled parrot and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. When she’s not writing, her time is spent kayaking, camping, hiking, biking or just relaxing in the great Colorado outdoors. Her books tell tales of magical kick-ass women and mystical alpha males that dare to love them. Travel, adventure and a bit of mystery flourish in her books along with a few companion animals to round out the tales
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Read Yesterday’s Over the new #RomanticSuspense by Becky Flade @beckyflade #RLFblog #RomanticThriller
Rescue workers discover aged skeletal remains in Becky Flade’s latest romantic suspense, Yesterday’s Over. Will Trudy and Ben survive their search for answers when someone alive today will kill to keep the secrets buried?
Becky, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Yesterday’s Over.
Yesterday’s Over by Becky Flade
Genre Romantic Suspense
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Following a massive explosion in South Philadelphia, rescue workers discover aged skeletal remains. Assistant Chief Medical Examiner Gertrude “Trudy” Beasley calls in forensic anthropologist Doctor Benjamin Roberts to assist. It doesn’t take them long to realize they’ve uncovered a former serial killer’s old burial ground. But someone alive today will kill to keep those secrets buried.
Why did you write this book?
In late 2019, a gas main explosion took out an entire city block in South Philly. I started thinking what if they found a serial killer’s burial ground UNDER the blast site. It went from there.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Romantic suspense/thrillers, which I guess is a good thing, since that’s what I write.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
Eve Dallas, from J.D. Robb’s In Death series
What are you working on at the moment?
Book 4 in my Philly Heat Series tentatively titled Dangerous, Beautiful. It’s about a Philadelphia public defender being stalked by a dangerous obsessive and protected by a Special Victims detective on the cusp of a professional breakdown.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
If we’re all really lucky, myself included, Books 4 & 5 in my Philly Heat Series.
Where to buy Yesterday’s Over
Publisher https://tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Flade_Becky/yesterdays-over.htm
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFXJJ67C
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When I was little, I thought everyone had stories in their head. I didn’t find out that wasn’t the case until kindergarten. I remember thinking that was sad; and that I should share the ones I had. I asked my teacher for help. I had her cut, fold and staple the paper into a suspiciously book-like shape. Then I drew the cover art and illustrated the interior pages. Finally, and most importantly, I dictated the text. And violà … a writer was born.
It took thirty years for me to get from that first attempt to published author. I think the road thus far has added some depth and experience to my writing. At the very least I learned I shouldn’t ever do my own illustrations.
A city girl, born and bred, I tend to place my stories in and around southeast Pennsylvania, or at least have a character or two from the area. Home is where the heart is and IÂ make mine with my two beautiful daughters and my two grandsons who make every day a blessing.
Making my own dreams come true, one happily ever after at a time.
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Read Christmas Promises the new #HolidayRomance by *lizzie starr, Bernadette Jones, Cheryl StJohn @lizziestarr #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance
This three-story anthology is packed with all the feels, the Spencer atmosphere, and the holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from the Aspen Gold authors. The stories will have you in the mood for Christmas as quickly as you can say Saint Nick.
*lizzie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas Promises.
Christmas Promises by *lizzie starr, Bernadette Jones, Cheryl StJohn
Genre Romance Short Stories
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PGThe Aspen Gold Series continues with book 21~ Christmas Promises.
The Baby Contract ~ Cheryl St.John
She thought she knew what she was looking for… until what she was looking for found her
Eve Before Christmas~Bernadette Jones
Dreams can come true, on the eve before Christmas.
The Perfect Snow Globe Christmas ~*lizzie starr
Is there such a thing as a perfect Christmas?Why did you write this book?
When a series is set if a small town, there are so many people, and so a wealth of story possibilities. Some stories need longer to tell while others are more suited to shorter tales. Cheryl, Bernadette, and *lizzie had short holiday stories to tell, so this collection was born.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Adding the reading habits of all three authors together, we come up with a list that covers a wide variety of genres. None of us have only one favorite. Reading faves depend on our moods, what we’re writing at the time, and just pure pleasure reading.
What are you working on at the moment?
Along with other projects (Bernadette and *lizzie have other pen names to manage, too) all three of us are working on our Next Aspen Gold books. There’s also rereleases of old favorites and new tales outside of Spencer in the works.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Our next Aspen Gold books are:
How To Be A Heartbreaker~Cheryl St.John
Right Here Waiting~Bernadette Jones
Anything For Love`*lizzie starrWhere to buy Christmas Promises
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYP7XPY
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
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