• Bare It All,  Gay or MM

    Rory bares all. Ash and Stone by Alexa Piper @ ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance

    Rory bares all. Ash & Stone by Alexa Piper @ ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomanceA handsome monster saves and decides to keep Rory in this hilarious take on post-apocalyptic romance by Alexa Piper.

    Alexa, 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.

    Ash and Stone by Alexa Piper

    Genre MM Monster Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Two years ago, the world ended with a wish, and it’s all Rory’s fault. Now, after he’s managed to survive all this time, it looks like karmic justice is finally coming for him. It looks like a monster is going to eat him, and Rory, while he is sorry for what he did, doesn’t want to die.

    And he does not, because a stranger saves him from becoming monster food. The stranger features horns, blue skin, and too many swords. He is also really tall and muscular and handsome. In a monstrous way.

    Rory might have jumped from the frying pan straight into the fire, because a big blue monster isn’t exactly Rory’s idea of a happily-ever-after. Not that he’s been thinking about that or about any sort of ravishing when the blue monster might still eat him or keep him as a pet.

    But while Rory does not get eaten or ravished (sigh), the meeting with his monster mate shakes loose more revelations about what really happened two years ago than Rory is prepared to handle, especially since he was considering the comfortable life of a monster’s pet. He definitely wasn’t considering his monster’s murderous buddy, running so much, and going to another world, but sometimes, you just have to roll with the handsome blue monster the Apocalypse gives you.

    Let’s bare it all and chat about what to wear

    First, what is your name and how old are you?

    Hi! I’m Rory. It’s so good to talk to people. I’m twenty-three, almost twenty-four.

    What is the time period in which you live?

    After the Apocalypse. But, like, that’s contemporary, right?

    What is considered “appropriate” for someone of your gender to wear?

    Okay, before I answer this, let’s all be totally clear on the fact that I do not, never had, never will have a uterus. All the horny monsters in the back, this human male does not have a uterus, and you can call me frail all you want, I won’t be growing one any time soon, are we clear on this?

    Sorry, I had to get that out. Jeans and a tee are good, I guess. But on stage, I wore the hell out of a tree costume once. 😊

    Do you make your own clothing?

    No, but it would be great if I could do that! Maybe it’s a skill I can teach myself. All I do is raid wardrobes sometimes, but I prefer to see what I can find in stores that haven’t been raided, you know.

    Mending and laundry are chores for anyone. Do you do it or someone else?

    I would totally do it for my guys, that is, my monsters! Because they do it for me. But apparently this human is too frail for laundry. Look, I’m not complaining.

    Tell us your favorite thing to wear.

    My cute cat socks!

    What kind of shoes or boots do you wear?

    These boots are some hiking brand. But, like, I don’t know hiking brands because that activity isn’t one I would have ever chosen to do before all this. The shoes are sort of brown and uninteresting, but the store I found them at didn’t have anything nicer in my size (and yes, I may have tried on a women’s shoe as well. Please do not tell my guys.)

    Does what you wear make you feel good, or do you dislike it?

    Honestly? I don’t think about it much anymore. My mind really has been elsewhere, and it’s scary when something might find and eat you out there any moment. If the world were still as it used to be, I’d totally get nice clothes, some tight jeans, an I’d spend my parents’ money on an overpriced but trendy tee or something. And a haircut! I’d get a proper haircut.

    When others see you what is their first impression?

    Oh, I can tell you exactly. The bad monsters think, mmh, dinner. My monster thinks, mmh, mine. Humans think, huh, wonder what that idiot has in his backpack we can use.

    How do you feel about that impression?

    Scared. Very, very scared.

    What do you wear to sleep?

    I used to just sleep in my clothes, because you never know if you have to run. But with Inkiri–that’s my monster–I feel safe, and I can wear actual sleep clothes.

    Ever dealt with a “wardrobe malfunction”? Depending on your era, you might need to ask your author what this means.

    Have you ever worn:
    a uniform
    a costume
    a disguise
    an outfit for the opposite gender
    Yes! I’ve worn a tree costume for the play we put on in Third Grade. I was the second tree from the left.

    What would you wear to avoid attention?

    The tree costume.

    What do you wish you could wear?

    Also the tree costume. Life was good back in Third Grade.

    What do you wish you didn’t have to wear?

    Where to buy Ash and Stone

    Publisher https://www.changelingpress.com/ash-stone-monster-apocalypse-1-b-3401
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B92DJ9Q6
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ash-stone-alexa-piper/1141981058
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6443267976
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ash-stone

    Rory bares all. Ash & Stone by Alexa Piper @ ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance

    Alexa Piper Social Media

    Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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  • Mystery,  What's for Dinner

    What Brooke eats for dinner, from Down at the Shore by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #Women’s Fiction Romance

    Read Down at the Shore the new #Women's Fiction Romance by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #WomensFiction #Romance #Mystery

    Three women share their pasts and dreams in Karen Cino's new Women's Fiction Romance, Down at the Shore. Together they work together to find fulfillment in their lives.

    Karen, 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 series.

    Down at the Shore by Karen Cino

    Genre Women's Fiction Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG 17

    Brooke Dascoli is in a relationship that's going nowhere. She moves into the beach house her grandmother left her at the Jersey Shore and forms a friendship with her neighbors, Flo Meadows and Jane Cummings. Flo carries around a huge secret that has haunted her since her first marriage and Jane is having a hard time dealing with a cheating husband who died shortly after their divorce. Together each woman shares their past indiscretions and future dreams, while dealing with loss, renewal and starting over.

    Let's chat about what to eat.

    First, what is your name and how old are you?

    I'm Brooke Dascoli and I'm 50 years old.

    What is the time period in which you live?

    Present time.

    What is your favorite meal?

    Oh gosh! I love Caesar Salad, especially with grilled chicken and an antipasto tray.

    If any, what food do you refuse to eat?

    Absolutely. I will never eat lamb, octopus and salad with blue cheese dressing.

    Tell us about a meal or food that says "home" to you.

    You're asking me questions about my favorite subject, food. Lasagna, eggplant parmigiana and eggplant rollitini.

    When you find yourself with some type of unknown food on your plate, what do you do?

    Simple. I don't eat it.

    What is the worst meal you've ever eaten?

    I had dinner at a client's house who added ketchup to her spaghetti sauce.

    What is the best meal you've ever eaten?

    I'm not a big steak eater, but I went to Peter Luger's Steak House in Brooklyn, New York and ate a steak that melted in my mouth. I've never had a steak like that ever again. I guess it's another trip to Peter Luger's.

    Growing up, who was the best cook in your family?

    My grandmother. She cooked old school Italian. There was always Italian bread with every meal. When she cooked, I always snuck a forkful from the pot. (The calories don't count when you're standing and picking from the pot.)

    Have you ever eaten military style rations, and if so, what was your favorite?

    Never ate like that. There was always a spread at my parent's and I always put out a spread.

    If you cook, what kind of food do you like to prepare?

    I try to keep it simple, especially in the summer. I get more creative in the winter making stews, meatloaf and chili. But in the summer it is always the quickest thing I can make on the barbecue.

    Do you skip breakfast or is eating that a must-do for you?

    I very really eat breakfast. I do have breakfast for dinner many nights and I can do French toast for lunch. But eating breakfast is a big no.

    Do you keep snacks on hand, and if so, what are they?

    I always have snacks. I keep pita chips, grapes, yogurt, almonds and yogurt covered pretzels on hand.

    How much coffee or tea do you drink?

    In the winter I have at least two cups of coffee in the morning. During the summer months, there are many times that I totally skip the coffee. If I do, it's usually a half of a cup.

    Favorite alcoholic beverage?

    Woo hoo! Prosecco.

    Favorite non-alcoholic beverage?

    Unsweetened ice tea with lemon.

    What do you grab when there's no time for a regular meal?

    A protein bar. Sometimes a piece of Italian bread with butter.

    Who are your favorite people to share meals with?

    My friends Flo and Jane who I met when I moved down here. We always find the time to eat together a few times a week to catch up.

    Tell us what your author eats or drinks while writing about you.

    My author is always with a glass of Prosecco when she writing about me. I've caught her many times had a half of sweet and low into her wine glass because it isn't sweet enough. She also likes eating cotton candy grapes.

    If your author has a pet, what does she feed the animal?

    She feeds her two cats Fancy Feast. But when she makes herself a turkey sandwich, she gives them a half of slice each sliced into pieces.

    Same question for you. What do you feed your pet/s?

    I don't have any pets.

    Where to buy Down at the Shore

    Publisher Mandolay Press
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Down-Shore-Five-Beach-Road-ebook/dp/B09F6Z73FY/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/down-at-the-shore-karen-cino/1141665090?ean=2940165872570
    Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1150650

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
    Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
    Website http://karencino.com
    Blog http://karencinobooks.com
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  • Historical,  Know the Heroine,  Suspense

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical #Suspense #Romance

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical #Suspense #RomanceIn Evil Lives in the Night, Jan and Anne’s historical suspense noir novellas were written to keep you guessing. Surprise endings await!

    Anne, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Evil Lives in the Night.

    Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist

    Genre Historical mystery suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG+

    Two great historical novellas that will keep you guessing.

    In Jan Selbourne’s The Next Stop is Dead, a woman boards a city train one night and finds herself alone in the car with four strangers, all men. When she discovers one of them is dead, she has to find a way to exit the train and get help. Will she escape, or will the next stop be her final one?

    In Anne Krist’s Missing, sisters Audra and Daina communicate using “twin language.” But how much difference will that make when Daina disappears? Can Audra find her sister before her abductor ends Daina’s life? Even with the help of an over-protective detective, saving her missing twin might not happen in time.

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night

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

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

    Audra has such a hectic schedule, she hardly has time to be bored. Plus, she’s almost always with her twin sister, Daina, and she can make anything boring into something fun. She’ll start singing, or grab Audra for a waltz around the room or suggest they race each other if they’re involved in a task that requires no thinking. Daina is the fun to Audra’s seriousness.

    What kind of food would she impulse buy if hungry?

    A Bing bar. They’re made at the Palmer Candy Company right there in Sioux City, Iowa. Dee-licious!

    Describe the kind of clothes she prefers to wear.

    Audra rarely wears pants or slacks outdoors. If she goes out, it’s in a dress or skirt. She wears low heels or sturdy shoes, and her hair is braided and then set in a twirl on her head, much the way her mother and grandmother wore it in years past. She’s a Lithuanian farmgirl moved to the city, but she likes the ways she was raised. Not so with Daina, but then, Daina might revert back to more of the family’s ways when she’s ready to settle down.

    Does she know how to fix things?

    Simple things. Her parents were farmers, unused to buying replacements. She was expected to keep things running as well as she could, and that meant repairing until whatever she was using wore out.

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

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

    Audra loves children and she does very well with them, whether she is familiar with them or not. She’s quiet and calm, and her bearing helps children be quieter and calmer, too. She’s not averse to sitting on the floor (or the ground) and playing on their level.

    What is she like first thing in the morning?

    Audra doesn’t jump out of bed, but she does wake up awake. When the alarm goes off, she sits up, stretches and gets up. She says her prayers and prepares for the day. She likes coffee with her breakfast but she isn’t one of those people who “have” to have it before she functions.

    How does she handle things when in a “proper” social situation?

    She isn’t used to very formal situations. She doesn’t know which piece of silverware to use if they’re more than four pieces at a place setting, or own formal gowns, for instance. But she was raised with good manners and she’s always found a smile takes her far in any situation.

    Maid or takes care of herself?

    Oh, definitely takes care of herself. If she finds herself in a clothing pickle, Daina helps out.

    Proper dress or casual clothes?

    A dress—clean, pressed, and to the knees—for church, along with gloves, a hat, and polished shoes. A skirt of casual wear, also to the knees. A pressed blouse. She mostly wears casual for work and school.

    Sleeves buttoned or rolled up?

    She isn’t above rolling up her sleeves for chores, though normally she will wear blue jeans (or corduroy in winter) and a blouse when she’s cleaning or helping out at home.

    Powdered wig or natural hair?

    Our stories take place in the mid-1950s, so no powdered wigs. I mentioned above how Audra wears her hair. Her twin, Daina, likes to wear hers down around her shoulders and turned under.

    Carriage or horseback?

    Neither. They take the bus or they walk. Taxis fares are too expensive. Some—but not many–of their friends have cars but catching a ride somewhere is a treat, not a common occurrence.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your heroine!

    Know the Heroine from Evil Lives in the Night by Jan Selbourne and Anne Krist @DeeSKnight @JanSelbourne #RLFblog #Historical #Suspense #Romance

    Where to buy Evil Lives in the Night

    Amazon Kindle Unlimited https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Lives-Night-historical-suspense-ebook/dp/B0B5B2VPB6/

    Anne Krist Social Media

    A few years ago, Dee S. Knight began writing, making getting up in the morning fun. During the day, her characters killed people, fell in love, became drunk with power, or sober with responsibility. And they had sex, lots of sex. That’s how Dee spends her days. Her nights? Well, she’s lucky that her dream man, childhood sweetheart, and long-time hubby are all the same guy, and nights are their secret.

    After a while, Dee split her personality into thirds. She writes as Anne Krist for sweeter romances, and Jenna Stewart for ménage and shifter stories. All three of her personas are found on the Nomad Authors website. Also, once a month, look for Dee’s Charity Sunday blog posts, where your comment can support a selected charity.

    Website https://nomadauthors.com
    Blog http://nomadauthors.com/blog
    Twitter http://twitter.com/DeeSKnight
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  • Stressing the Heroine,  Suspense

    Stressing Breezy Richards from A Better Man by Bernadette Jones @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Stressing Breezy Richards from A Better Man @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    When a stalker threatens her, trusting a stranger means surrendering control. Risking it all for her makes him a better man in Bernadette Jones new Romantic Suspense, A Better Man.

    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 A Better Man.

    A Better Man by Bernadette Jones

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Stripped of everything, her life threatened, she’s forced to trust a stranger.

    Kicked out of her home as a teenager, Breezy Richards made a life for herself. Never asking permission or explaining her choices. Always in control of her destiny. Now she’s hiding from a stalker, trying to stay alive back in the one place she never thought she’d call home again: Spencer, Colorado.

    The military had been the only escape for JackDaniels Vaughn. He quickly embraced the loner lifestyle, committed only to the next mission and his comrades. He’d sworn never to settle down moving from job to job, city to city, always searching for the elusive sense of purpose. Until he’s asked to protect Breezy Richards.

    Loving her made him a better man. Can he keep her alive long enough to tell her?

    Where to buy A Better Man

    Universal Buy Link https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1618814744
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XNQL8FG
    Barnes and Noble https://bit.ly/BarnesNoble_ABETTERMAN
    iBooks https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1618814744
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-better-man-28
    Image credit Depositphotos: artist, Prometeus (Kislev Andrey)

    Bernadette Jones Social Media

    Stressing Breezy Richards from A Better Man @RomanceBJones #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseRomantic Suspense Writer, Never Give Up-er, First Wives Club-er, Lifelong Dream Achiever & Mom

    Bernadette Jones writes romantic suspense and mystery novels. Her books are filled with strong heroes and heroines who are looking for an equal partner in their search for answers, justice and love. The love is everlasting, the romance steamy and the suspense will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a personal belief in the power of the chosen family her characters are bound to their circle of friends regardless of the cost or danger and most often a book of their own!

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

    If you’re interested in learning more and being the first to hear about new releases, visit her website at BernadetteJones.com.

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  • Bucket List,  Paranormal

    Read the Bucket list of Daylan Rylie from Charm Me Again by Tena Stetler @tenastetler #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance #Mystery

    Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever in Tena Stetler’s paranormal romance/mystery Charm Me Again. Haunted by a Scottish Highland ghost Daylan has no idea why until Josie appears. Does she have the answers? Let’s meet Daylan Rylie from Charm Me Again, a put book genre here by Tena Stetler. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Charm Me Again.

    Charm Me Again by Tena Stetler

    Genre Paranormal Romance/Mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13

    Daylan Rylieor why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery.

    As his attraction blooms for Josie, a yoga instructor in his sister’s studio, he realizes there may be more to Josie than he can imagine. When an ancient rogue Fae Warrior set on revenge kidnaps her in an attempt to claim her as his own, a devastating curse comes to light.

    Daylan’s world spirals out of control as he searches for Josie. Can he break the age old curse to save her and their future, or will she be lost to him forever?

    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: 35 years

    Gender: Male

    Birthplace: Martha’s Vineyard

    Profession: Blacksmith, Bladesmith

    Ethnicity: Scottish

    Please provide a physical description of yourself.

    I’m built like my Highland Scottish ancestors tall, bulky and muscular with bright green eyes that miss nothing, and a ruddy complexion. Jet black hair that waves around my shoulders. I keep it pulled in a ponytail while I work in my forge.

    Please tell us a little about yourself.

    I’m a blacksmith, bladesmith by trade. I have a forge in Martha’s Vineyard, but chose to move it to Colorado Springs due to magical interference.

    The anvil, hammer and chains were passed down to me from many generations of blacksmiths in my family. As with my ancestors before me, I am able to craft ordinary items for mortals, but also daggers, swords and weapons with magic powers for witch’s or warlocks. Those of course are the most fun and the most dangerous. I vet my clientele very well.

    Who is the significant other in your life?

    Josie. She is a yoga instructor in my estranged sister’s studio.

    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?

    Younger Twin. Summer Dawn Rylie is the older twin.

    Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.

    Magic. We are a powerful family of witches. Summer mastered her magic quickly. I mastered it but seemed to run amuck every chance I got.

    Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.

    Pizza with all the toppings.

    Tell us about your best friend.

    My sister was my best friend growing up…until the incident. I’ve forever been trying to reunite the family, but Summer disappeared. I just found her again. She is soon to be wed to a fantastic guy Devlin Sawyer a retired Navy SEAL. He’s now my best friend. But it was a rocky road to get there.

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

    Australia – Land of several species of creatures and variety of climates and cultures.

    Hawaii – Sand, surf, and a romantic setting.

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

    I really can’t think of any place.

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

    Kirkpatrick Macmillan. He was a Scottish blacksmith that is credited with inventing the pedal driven bicycle. Quite a feat back in 1878.

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

    The family of a certain vampire that I dated.

    If you could time travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?

    January 1878 to watch Kirpatrick Macmillan create the bicycle. His craftsmanship intrigues me.

    Meet Tena Stetler

    What was your biggest challenge in writing this book?

    Keeping Daylan on track. He tended to go down paths that weren’t part of the story. While I am a panster by nature, some things have to come out in the story. He disagreed. I’d have to pull him back. Even at that, some of those paths did become part of the story.

    Why did you choose this character for the interview today?

    Dayan is a very complex creature. A screw up at the beginning to be sure, but he has a good heart. Eventually, he learns that impulse actions should be curbed until you have all the facts.

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

    The depth of his desire to reunite his family at any cost. He felt deeply responsible for causing the incident that divided his family and nearly took his life.

    Are any sequels planned for this book?

    Possibly. Not sure yet.

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

    Cozy Mystery. I’m working on a series. There is learning curve.

    What would your readers be surprised to learn about you?

    I was a radio DJ for a couple years for a rock station. It was a lot of fun but the pay was lousy.

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

    Charm Me Again – is a character driven tale set in beauty of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The twists and turns will lead you to the curse discovery, eventually solve the mystery, and warm the cockles of your heart. Not to mention the kick-ass magic weapons he forges and wields in the story.

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

    I write the paranormal romance/mystery tales for my readers. In hopes of sweeping them away from their ordinary, stressful world into a fantasy world they’ll enjoy for a few hours. I am so grateful for their support and enjoyment of my books. Thank you all so MUCH!

    Where to buy Charm Me Again

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Charm-Me-Again-Tena-Stetler-ebook/dp/B07ZDKKC4N
    Amazon UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charm-Me-Again-Tena-Stetler-ebook/dp/B07ZDKKC4N/
    Amazon AU- https://www.amazon.com.au/Charm-Me-Again-Tena-Stetler-ebook/dp/B07ZDKKC4N
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  • Science Fiction Romance,  What's for Dinner

    What Ari Jade eats for dinner, from Warrior Priest by Kate Hill @katehillromance #RLFblog #SciFi #Romance

    Coming Soon: Warrior Priest by Kate Hill @compbeastsblog #RLFblog #ScienceFictionRomance #SciFiIn Kate Hill’s science fiction romance, Warrior Priest, will a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune find unconditional love with a warrior priest from a strict religion?
    Kate, 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.

    Warrior Priest by Kate Hill

    Genre Science Fiction Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    What happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune?

    Jade and Selena are as different as two people can be, but to facilitate an alliance between their worlds, they engage in a cultural exchange. With their galaxy in danger from a planet that wants to conquer or destroy all others, they realize the importance of their assignment, but it is difficult for a warrior priest and a nonviolent priestess to understand each other.

    Selena is both attracted and appalled by his old school masculinity, and Jade is tempted to break his vow of celibacy until marriage due to his powerful desire for her. Will this unlikely pair not only find common ground, but unconditional love?

    Let’s chat about what to eat

    First, what is your name and how old are you?

    My name is Jade, or Ari Jade, if you want to be formal. I’m thirty-four years old.

    What is the time period in which you live?

    It’s the modern era on my planet—I’m from Covenant—but to someone from Earth during your time, it would be the distant future.

    What is your favorite meal?

    Land and Sea Delight. It’s sea greens wrapped in noodles with garden snake strips on the side. My mouth waters just thinking about it.

    If any, what food do you refuse to eat?

    I don’t think there’s a food invented that I’d refuse to eat. Selena always teases me about my appetite. That’s just another way we’re complete opposites. She doesn’t eat much, and she’s vegan.

    When you find yourself with some type of unknown food on your plate, what do you do?

    Eat it. When you nearly starve to death while trapped for weeks in an ice cave, you learn to appreciate food in a way you never imagined before.

    Have you ever eaten military style rations, and if so, what was your favorite?

    Yeah, I’m a warrior priest. Meat stew.

    Do you skip breakfast or is eating that a must-do for you?

    The only time I skip a meal is if I’m forced to or during our annual fast.

    Do you keep snacks on hand, and if so, what are they?

    Fruit nut mix. Jerky. Cereal bars.

    Who are your favorite people to share meals with?

    Selena, even though she’s vegan. Just kidding. I’ve had some really good vegan meals since meeting her. At her commune, they have a recipe for sweet potatoes that’s so good I can almost taste it now.

    Tell us what your author eats or drinks while writing about you.

    Kate is basically a water drinker. I’m with her there. Nothing tastes as good as water when you’re really thirsty. As for food, she has a weakness for dark chocolate and peanut butter.

    If your author has a pet, what does she feed the animal?

    She has dogs, a cat, and hermit crabs. The dogs eat wet and dry food, sometimes mixed with a little pumpkin. One of her dogs loves apples and celery for snacks. The other won’t touch either one. Her cat prefers cat food with turkey and won’t touch the ones with fish. The crabs? She feeds them fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, and a variety of dried crab food, calcium powder, and worm castings. Sometimes they enjoy a little popcorn, too.

    Same question for you. What do you feed your pet/s?

    At this time I don’t have any pets, not because I don’t like animals, but because I’m not home very often, even though that’s about to change. Since meeting Selena, a lot has changed, and I mean that in a good way.

    Where to buy Warrior Priest

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Priest-Kate-Hill-ebook/dp/B096BGK6RM
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    Kate Hill is a vegetarian New Englander who started writing many years ago for pleasure. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, watching horror and action movies, working out, and spending time with her family and pets.
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