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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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Modern Heart by @bwilliamsbooks #RLFblog #contemporaryromance
Modern Heart Cover Love includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media
contacts for the author. Today’s featured book is Modern Heart by Belinda Williams.About the Book
Answer on the same line.Title Modern HeartGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Belinda WilliamsBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RLimited time only: Dream career! Perfect man! The catch? Emotional
availability.Scarlett Wong has a reputation for toughness. A talented and
often feared Creative Director at an award-winning Sydney advertising agency, she
doesn’t do relationships, she doesn’t invite men home, and she never stays the night.
The only people who see her softer side are her three closest girlfriends, and they’re
finally convinced they’ve found her perfect man: John Hart.Scarlett’s never been one to back down from a challenge and she’s
not going to start now. But when John secures Scarlett an invitation from one of
New York’s leading galleries to exhibit her artwork, it means putting herself out
there like never before. Scarlett’s perfect man wouldn’t interfere in her life like
this – would he?For a woman who thinks she’s not scared of anything, Scarlett
is about to discover she’s not as tough as she thinks. Will she take the chance
to turn her secret passion into a career, risk the safety of her advertising career
and let John in? Or will old habits die that little bit too hard?Buy This Book
You may list as many additional sites as you like. Please leave
the headings in place (publisher, Amazon, etc.) for the ones you use. Delete any
you do not use. Answer on the same line.Publisher Pan Macmillan AustraliaBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/modern-heart-belinda-williams/1122632406;jsessionid=7B372ED95D93769CE2895D29D84B8771.prodny_store02-atgap02?ean=9781760300906Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/modern-heart-city-love-3?bookId=3f6fbeea-6f91-485e-a080-ae02f4aabff5About the Author
Belinda is a marketing communications specialist and copywriter
who allowed an addiction to romance and chick lit to get the better of her.Belinda is the author of the contemporary romance series, City
Love, published by Momentum (Pan Macmillan). The Boyfriend Sessions, The Pitch and
Modern Heart are available for purchase from all good ebook online retailers. The
final book in the series, Wish List, will be released in May 2016.Belinda was named a top ten finalist in The Romance Writers of
Australia Emerald award in both 2013 and 2014.Her other addictions include music and cars. Belinda is a music
lover and her eclectic taste forms the foundation for many of her writing ideas.
Her healthy appreciation for fast cars means she would not so secretly love a Lamborghini.
For now she’ll have to settle with her son’s supercar Hot Wheels collection and
writing hot male leads with sports cars.Belinda lives in Sydney, Australia.Author Social Media
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Susan V. Vaughn author Swept Away @susanvaughn1124 #RLFblog #contemporaryromance
Susan V. Vaughn author of Swept Away answers five easy questions
to help readers get to know her better.Author Bio
Romance author Susan V. Vaughn turned her passion for
reading romances into writing her own unique love stories. Susan lives her life
finding laughter in all situations, and delights in marrying sarcasm with
romance to create realistic falling-in-love stories in the unlikeliest of
scenarios. She lives on the shores of Lake Huron with her real life knight in
shining armor and enjoys watching their three children learn the art of sarcasm
and wit.Who is your “book
boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?Lothaire from Kresley Cole’s Immortals after dark series.
Demented, sexy vampire anyone?Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.Any toy I didn’t have to share with my six siblings.What are your hobbies?Reading, writing, and raising my three beautiful children.When you read for pleasure,
what kind of books do you choose?Romance, fantasy, and the occasional non friction.If the hero of your latest
book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?Justin Timberlake Sexy Back.About the Book
Title Swept AwayGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Susan V. VaughnBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RBook BlurbCaptain Jack Reed puts his crab fishing career first, no matter what. Until
a chance meeting with the woman of his dreams breaks his concentration. Megan
Berry won’t be tied down. But when she finds herself stranded at sea with a
wickedly handsome fisherman, can she resist her desire? Lust and laughter fill
the pages of Susan V. Vaughn’s new romantic comedy, Swept Away.Jack Reed, a young crab boat captain, has met the women of his dreams while
standing up in his younger brother’s wedding. Too bad he is already in love
with the open seas.Carefree Megan Berry doesn’t want to be tied down, but can’t forget the
passionate night she spent in the arms of the wickedly handsome captain. A
botched matchmaking attempt by some well-meaning friends not only forces the
two conflicted lovers back together, it also leaves Megan stranded on Jack’s
boat in the middle of the perilous Bering Sea.The stormy adventure brings excitement and passion as Jack and Megan play
out their emotional relationship in a dangerous high-stakes situation. But when
it’s time to set anchor, can Jack find a way to keep his career and his fantasy
girl?Buy This Book
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books- https://www.lsbooks.com/swept-away-p1070.phpBarnes and Noble:http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swept-away-susan-v-vaughn/1122810236?ean=9781622102709Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/swept-away-36iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/swept-away/id1049604066?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4Google Books:Author Social Media
Website: www.susanvvaughn.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/susanvaughn1124Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Susan-V.-Vaughn/e/B016H54WWI -
When She Knows: Franconia Notch Trilogy Book 1 @JessieClever #RLFblog #contemporary
Jessie Clever author of When She Knows: Franconia Notch
Trilogy Book One answers five easy questions to help readers get to know her better.Author Bio
In the second grade, Jessie began a story about a duck and a lost
ring. Two harrowing pages of wide ruled
notebook paper later, the ring was found.
And Jessie has been writing ever since.Armed with the firm belief that women in the Regency era could be truly
awesome heroines, Jessie began telling their stories in her Spy Series, a
thrilling ride in historical espionage that showcases human faults and triumphs
and most importantly, love.Jessie makes her home in the great state of New Hampshire where she
lives with her husband and two very opinionated Basset Hounds. For more, visit her website at
jessieclever.com.What’s your favorite down-home
family style meal?My mom’s mac and cheese!
She just don’t make it often enough.Describe the perfect vacation.Me and a bag of books relaxing by a quiet New Hampshire lake
in the brilliant, warm sunshine. I’ll
let my dogs come, too.Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.I’ll show my geeky side here and say my mom’s medical
dictionary. I would pretend it was the
grail diary from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It looked just like it and provided hours of
make believe.What kinds of things do
you read when you’re researching a new book?For this book, I read a lot of vacation websites. I had lived in Portland for many years, but I
wanted to visual Portland as if I were a reader, absorbing the city for the
first time.If the hero of your latest
book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?K.C. and The Sunshine Band’s Boogie Shoes.About the Book
Title: When She Knows: Franconia Notch Trilogy Book OneGenre: Contemporary romanceAuthor: Jessie CleverBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RHis
latest problem is her newest assignment.
Shannon Wynter has it all figured it. Abandoned by her mother and left to care
for her agoraphobic father, Shannon focuses on building her career as a
journalist to the detriment of all else including her love life.
Ian Darke has his own problems. Battling past failures, Ian sets his eyes on
launching a new factory for his father’s defense firm. But it’s the very father
he failed that will do anything to sabotage Ian’s progress.
And when Shannon follows an anonymous tip that leads her to Ian’s factory door,
the last thing she expects to discover is what she already knows.Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/1IAMgPaBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1SWp4R9ARe http://bit.ly/1IHyZsjAuthor Social Media
Website jessieclever.comTwitter http://bit.ly/1IM6UPJFacebook http://on.fb.me/1foelMHPinterest http://bit.ly/KZQ4TQGoodreads http://bit.ly/1fge8x9Amazon Author Page http://amzn.to/1HUzlOx -
Ridge from Merry Christmas Baby by @liviaquinn #RLFblog #romance #holiday
Livia Quinn shares details about the creation of Ridge
Romano in the books, Her First Knight, and her new release, Merry Christmas,
BabyAbout the Book
Title Merry
Christmas, Baby (A Knights Christmas)(Book3)Genre Contemporary
Romance (Military)Author Livia QuinnBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13It’s a Christmas weekend full of love and Larue
social media is a twitter at the return of their hometown movie star, Ducane
Beauregard Larue, and a visit by Raptors quarterback, Gino Manelli, at the only
place to celebrate Christmas Eve—the Romanos’. Catch up with the characters
from Larue and Thunder Point, and as a bonus get a peek into the lives of
upcoming characters.Beau hates Christmas. It reminds him of what he can’t have.
He’s been avoiding homecomings, and the biggest reason is unavoidable this
Christmas – Madison Hart, who has loved Beau for most of her adult life.
Whenever rumors surface about him returning home, Madison hyperventilates at
the prospect of seeing him again.Samantha Larue’s baby is overdue and everyone is
hovering including Jed, who ended their relationship last summer because kids
weren’t “in his future”.Bad guys don’t scare Delilah Burke but Luc’s mother and five
sisters have her stalling on setting a date to marry the man she loves.This Christmas nothing could make Buffy Romano happier than
delivering a few surprises and helping the people she loves find love.
Then, a Christmas Eve miracle confirms what she already knows – that with a
little nudge, all her love ones’ happily ever afters will happen in the
not so distant future.Introducing Ridge Romano
Name: Ridge RomanoAge: 33Gender: MaleBirthplace: VirginiaProfession: Ex-military, Billionaire CEO, veterans advocate
and cover modelEthnicity/Species (if not human): Caucasian, ItalianDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight.
Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars: Ridge has shoulder
length black hair and dark eyes, perpetual tan, six-feet two. His rigid diet
keeps his body hard and ready for a photo shoot. His smile lights up the room,
but it doesn’t happen often enough.Who is the
significant other in your character’s life? Lana “Buffy” Calloway, famous
fashion model and photographer who saw Ridge as the face of her model/ad
agency. She has a couple surprises for him at their Christmas Eve party.Tell us about this
character, please.Ridge was a child prodigy, a genius inventor, who was given
his own laboratory in the Army to do his bionic research. After his brother
stepped on an IAD and lost his battle with depression, Ridge devoted his life
to improving the lives of veterans. He created two companies that provide state
of the art prostheses to veterans at no charge, then sold them to put together
a consortium of private companies which will take over the care of veterans
from the government, if he can get
the vote past Congress. Ending up on the strip bingo stage at a romance
convention could destroy everything he’s worked for. (Her First Knight)How does your hero
dress? Most of the time Ridge is in a dark well-cut suit and tie. He’s a
serious guy and doesn’t have time to relax (except for that time he showed up on
the strip bingo stage, and later in a loincloth…).What is your
character’s viewpoint on wealth? He is a generous man to whom much has been
given — wealth, intelligence, and means, and feels a duty to support
responsible people who match his vision, and those in need.Does he have children?Ridge never
planned to be married. He was laser focused on his vision for the consortium,
but now that he and Buffy have been married for two years, could be it’s time…Is your character
involved in his community?Yes, Ridge feels like all the experiences in his life led
him to this place, to Buffy. But community to Ridge means more than just Larue
and Buffy’s large family, though he’s come to love them all. It also includes veterans
and their families and a huge group of romance writers and readers who continue
to support his vision for our nation’s defenders.How do others
perceive your character based upon looks, and is this assumption accurate?This is a common theme in the Under-Cover Knights. Each man
is more than just a handsome face or six-pack abs. They see no reason why their
hard earned fitness shouldn’t be used to sell products, movies or novels, even
romance novels; and if it supports a higher cause, even better. (Besides
there’s the added perk of working with beautiful women.) They are men of character
with personal interests and the drive to contribute to their community, for Luc
it’s teens and for Ridge, veterans.How emotionally
expressive is your character to others? As you can imagine, as a child geek
who was totally into his tech toys, Ridge was more of an introvert. And though
he has loved his wife since before he even thought he had a chance with her,
he’s only recently even kissed her in public. I think he likes it.BONUS:Ridge, what would you
most like to communicate about the men at Knights Production, Inc.?I’d just like to see these men, and women, get the credit
they deserve for their hard work as models and with their involvement in the
community. I was guilty of being short-sighted myself before I met Buffy. They
have my utmost admiration.About Your Writer
Why did you decide to
allow this author to tell your story?I met Livia while she was researching Luc and Delilah’s
book, Hard Days Knight. Back then, I was merely Luc’s boss but after she found
out the extent of veterans’ needs in this country, she got a vision for what
I’ve been trying to accomplish with the consortium. After grilling her on her
true motivation and making sure she could represent my agenda and tell the
story of how Buffy and I met miraculously,
without totally embarrassing me, I agreed.Why do you think your
writer chose to write about you? Livia said she was awed by the
overwhelming need of veterans and what I was trying to accomplish with the
consortium and wanted to get the word out. And, well…she said she was
especially taken with my impromptu strip-tease.What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?<He rubs his dark jaw, thinking> The strip bingo
contest could have been much worse, but that’s not her fault. Livia didn’t
expose my faux pas; a nice lady in the audience snapped a picture with her
phone and it went viral. It was serendipity.What other character
from your book do you think your writer should write a book about, and why?Jed Stern, definitely. Being a cop and a fitness fanatic,
he’d be a great addition to our portfolio. So far he’s adamantly refused. Jed
acts like he’s so tough but if you could have seen him around Samantha for the
last six months… and during the Christmas party, he was a hero.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?I don’t think she has any choice. I found her while she was
driving on the Interstate, but she says characters are always following her to
the tub or on the road, begging to have their stories told. For a while she
thought she was crazy but now she just accepts it as a calling.Buy This Book
Publisher Campbell Hill PublishingAmazon https://amazon.com/dp/B01922WCB6Author Bio
Livia Quinn is a D.C. native
living in Louisiana. She’s written ten books in her Storm Lake series, both
paranormal and contemporary romance. “It’s like a mini-vacation from the real
world.” “Walk don’t run to the buy button” her readers have said. Come to a
place where anything can happen…
Author Social Media
Website http://liviaquinn.comBlog http://liviaquinn.com/blog.htmlTwitter http://twitter.com/liviaquinnFacebook http://facebook.com/liviaquinnwritesPinterest http://pinterest.com/liviaquinnGoodreads http://goodreads.com/liviaquinnIndependent Author Network http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/livia-quinn.htmlAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00KPDXXE2About Me http://about.me/livia.quinnInstagram http://instagram.com/liviaquinnStoryfinds https://storyfinds.com/author/15651/livia-quinn -
Eve Dangerfield of Degrees of Control @Eve_Dangerfield #RLFblog #contemporary
Eve Dangerfield of Degrees of Control answers five easy questions
to help readers get to know her better.What’s your favorite down-home
family style meal? My mother’s Italian and
on special occasions she makes hand rolled gnocchi which we serve with homemade
sauce, fresh bread, red wine and braised pork ribs. It’s basically the best
meal ever. Just typing that has made me unbearably hungry.Who is your “book
boyfriend” (that hottie you read about and drool over)?Any of Cara McKenna’s blue
collar heroes majorly get my blood pumping but I have a huge soft spot for
Flynn. He’s a boxer from one of her early novels Willing Victim. Even though I
think I would annoy him in real life (he’s very stoic, I’m very ‘court
jester-y’) I would do bad things to spend a long weekend in his bed.Describe the perfect vacation.A complete replication of the
trip to Europe I took with my boyfriend when I was 22. We spent our days in
museums and art galleries and cafes, eating cheese plates and drinking wine and
we spent our night dancing and drinking cocktails and making love. It was the
kind of vacation where there’s so much beauty and pleasure in hindsight the
whole thing feels like a dream.Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.A rocking horse called Dandy.
He was furry and had huge red button eyes than in hindsight were super creepy.
When I was too big to ride him my mum and dad gave him to my little brother.
Unfortunately his unblinking gaze gave Tom nightmares so off to the tip Dandy
went. I like to think he’s still out there, riding a big wave of garbage,
waiting for me to reclaim him.When you read for pleasure,
what kind of books do you choose?Romance and erotica. I
started reading them when I finished an English literature course and needed a
break from Medea and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (urgh) and I never looked
back. A cup of tea and good romance is my favorite way to spend a weeknight and
I find all the subgenres fascinating. If I want to read something chill and I’m
not in the mood for romance I just go through Harry Potter again. I’ve read
twelve times and it’s always, always amazing. I feel for people who lived and
died without reading Harry Potter.About the Book
Title Degrees of ControlGenre Contemporary RomanceAuthor Eve DangerfieldBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RCharlotte Bell is a typical yoga teacher. She’s friendly, earnest and has some slightly masochistic tendencies. After a painful break-up she’s determined to address her long-denied kinks with the kind of man she’s always been too terrified to approach. Charlie’s friends select James Hunter, a male model turned suit who has some dark inclinations of his own. After a ‘chance’ encounter at a party James agrees to school Charlie in the harsher side of sex. He knows she’s too genuine, too kind, too everything for a guy like him but he won’t turn down the chance to break in a starry-eyed submissive like her. As Charlie and James attempt a strings-free sexual relationship they’re alarmed to discover a connection that runs deeper than either of them could have predicted.Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Degrees-Control-Eve-Dangerfield-ebook/dp/B017QT0HVOBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/degrees-of-control-eve-dangerfield/1123024876Kobo https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/degrees-of-controliTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/degrees-of-control/id1061802130?mt=11Author Social Media
Website http://evedangerfield.comAmazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/l/B017QZ27AW
