• Contemporary,  Military

    A Journey Home by Angela Scavone @Busterwhyte #RLFblog #Contemporary #Romance

    Today’s featured book is A Journey Home, a contemporary romance by Angela Scavone.

    Stephanie Tyler’s sole job is to fly overseas to war torn areas of the world to pick up and escort the bodies of fallen soldiers back home to the United States. It is a tough and emotional job but she is honored for the privilege, it also helps her to escape her past and her failed marriage. The flights have become increasingly more dangerous and she is forced to have a partner go with her on the missions to pick up the fallen. Much to Stephanie’s surprise and dismay she is partnered up with her ex-husband Captain “D.A.” Douglas Aston. From the moment Captain D.A. enters the scene he irritates her…it could have something to do with the fact he slept with her best friend while they were married. As they go on several missions together, Stephanie is forced to be courteous and professional with D.A. even though the very sight of him irritates her beyond comprehension. Stephanie’s cheating, husband stealing, ex best friend is then killed in Afghanistan and Stephanie is asked to escort her body home. While bringing her ex best friend home, to her funeral, Stephanie endures many emotions and begins to question whether or not life is too short not to forgive
    Genre Contemporary Romance, Military Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Sweet
    Publisher Soul Mate Publishing
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Home-Angela-Scavone-ebook/dp/B00W3UK05A/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-journey-home-angela-scavone/1123303066

    Angela Scavone Social Media

    Angela lives in Ontario, Canada sharing her home with her father and her three much-loved pups. She currently works fulltime for the Board of Education behind the scenes supporting and analyzing student data. However, in her spare time, apart from my avid love of storytelling, she likes to read, spend time with family and friends and concoct dairy free recipes from scratch. Sometimes she wins. Sometimes she spectacularly loses.– tofu, banana and peanut butter pudding – we’re looking at you.
    Website https://angelascavone.com/
    Blog https://angelascavone.com/
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    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Scavone/e/B006LOAUEU/

     

  • Christmas or Holiday

    10 Naughty is Nice Christmas Stories #Christmas #Romance #RLFblog

    Naughty is Nice Holiday Romances

    Every Saturday during December Romance Lives Forever will present holiday romances by various authors. This week the theme is Naughty is Nice. Be sure to bookmark the blog and come back for more next week.

    Book Rating

    This week, all books are rated R for racy, rich and risqué – because Naughty is Nice!

    Boy Toys: Hot Off the Ice at Christmas

    Amy Wasp-Wimberger

    10 siblings, 7 fish courses, 6 h

    ockey players, 5 cousins, 4 calling birds, 3 spouses, 2 houses and 1 night that changes everything.

    Betrayed by first his body and then his girlfriend, Liam O’Reilly, assistant coach of the Seattle Thunder, is not having a very merry Christmas. So when a smoking hot hockey player in a Santa suit offers himself up like a present begging to be opened? Well, it’s a freaking Christmas miracle.

    If only the man in question wasn’t hockey’s own bad boy, Joey ‘the Looch’ Luciano, his best friend’s little brother and the same kid who used to trail behind Liam like a loud, mouthy shadow.

    When the last present is opened and the Christmas lights go dark, will Joey and Liam’s night together be just another Christmas memory or can the holiday magic they made survive the pressures of the real world?

    Boy Toys is a heart-warming Christmas story featuring the inappropriate use of a Santa suit, sibling bribery, and ninety separate instances of the F-word.

    Joey and Liam’s story continues in Boy Next Door: Hot Off the Ice #4, releasing March 2018!

    Rating R

    Amazon (Kindle Unlimited) https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Toys-Hot-Off-Christmas-ebook/dp/B077GRJGH4/

    Champagne For Christmas

    Jean Joachim

    A contemporary holiday romance that starts in the country and travels into the glitzy glitter of New York City at Christmas. A steamy, funny, emotional story with a happy ending you’ll never see coming!

    Rating R

    Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Champagne-Christmas-Jean-Joachim-ebook/dp/B00PQMB2SQ/

    The Christmas of a Countess

    Linda Rae Sande

    The Torringtons are off to Northumberland for the holidays! When the weather forces the servants to remain behind at a coaching inn, the newlyweds must fend for themselves while their valet and lady’s maid discover just how much they have misjudged one another. A sensual tale of a couple’s first holiday away from home.

    Rating R

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074PLTQHB

    The Christmas Present From My Past

    Grace Risata

    Prepared to be alone for the biggest holiday of the year, Rachel’s life takes a dramatic turn when she bumps into her old high school crush while volunteering at a charity meal on Christmas Eve.

    Once Shawn recognizes the sweet, shy girl from his sophomore year Chemistry class, he realizes she’s all grown up…but the chemistry between them is still hotter than ever.

    Is the past a faded memory in the rear view mirror…or can these two lonely souls come together for one remarkable holiday hook-up? Perhaps Rachel’s greatest Christmas present will come from her past…

    Author’s Note: This is a 15,500 word Christmas story that has a guaranteed happy ending, a steamy encounter between the main characters, and a heaping spoonful of holiday cheer.

    Rating: R

    Amazon Buy Link: https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Present-My-Past-Holiday-ebook/dp/B0776XGNKT

    Genetic Snare

    Laura Baumbach

    A Christmas story set in the far future. Betrayal, passion, adventure, primal sex, and a fight to the death. Mating a 26th century Oracan Bounty Hunter with an 18th century Earth pirate has its little glitches.

    Bounty hunter Talos bows to pressure to bring his life mate home for the completion of his strict warrior culture’s bonding ritual. Aidan, displaced 18th century Earth pirate — light- fingered, sly, charming, and understandably naive about the new world he’s been thrust into — can’t wait. Even if it turns out someone wants him dead. The 26th century looks different, but it turns out to be a lot like his old life!

    Rating R

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Genetic-Snare-Details-Book-2-ebook/dp/B077RVW2N5/

    Gray Christmas

    Lisabet Sarai

    You’re never too old for some holiday naughtiness

    Widowed author Emma Granger has reconciled herself to spending Christmas Eve in snowy Boston, with a nice bottle of Pinot Grigio and her cat Vronsky. Her daughters have their own lives on the West Coast. Emma knows she can’t expect them to visit every holiday.

    A loud crash from the apartment above her overturns her plans for a quiet evening at home. When she investigates, she meets Nick North, an energetic iconoclast with a gray ponytail, a silver earring and bright blue eyes that kindle feelings she’d thought were gone forever. Nick is her own age, maybe older, but his lean body and impish grin affect her as if she were a horny teenager.

    Although Emma makes her living writing spicy romance, sex with a stranger seems ludicrous when you’re an arthritic grandmother in your sixties. Still, the attraction she feels for her charismatic upstairs neighbor appears to be reciprocated. A Christmas fling might be just what Emma needs to brighten her holiday.

    Rating R

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6JJIQD/

    Holiday On Ice

    Jody Wallace

    Travel Queen Survival Tip #23: If you get stuck in an ice storm, find a hot guy to melt it!

    Travel agent Darcy Burkell has a secret. Because she’s claustrophobic, she doesn’t precisely jet around the world despite what’s implied in her popular newsletter about vacation destinations. When she hires photographer James Jones, who grew up in the same town she did, to illustrate her stories, they become cyber-friends.

    James decides Darcy might be the one woman to help him settle down–or at least someone who’ll travel with him instead of expect him to stay home all the time. Right before Christmas, he shows up unannounced and suggests they take a holiday trip together.

    Darcy’s too embarrassed to admit her phobia and turns him down flat. She knows what kind of woman he wants, and she’s not it. Her resolve is tested when she and James become gridlocked near the same bridge by an ice storm. Impassable roads force them to spend hours together in his vehicle…shivering. And cuddling. It’s freezing outside, but inside it gets hot enough to melt all the ice in Alaska. The question is, can their affection remain toasty after Darcy confesses her secret?

    Rating: R

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0769SMC1N

    Santa Baby, Several Stars Away

    Savanna Kougar

    A Short Shapeshifter Erotic Romance

    Kaily has been consumed by curiosity ever since Dylan suddenly appeared in her small town. Surreptitiously, she watches the mystery man restore a rundown Victorian mansion, all while his charm and sincerity gain him the good will of most everyone. This is especially true when he volunteers to become the annual Santa Claus for children at the town’s park.

    The problem for Kaily: No one really knows anything about Dylan’s past or where he came from. With her attraction to him growing day by day, she becomes a driven woman. On a desperate whim, she gives herself to him as a Christmas present. Will Dylan be able to resist her waiting naked, but gift-wrapped beneath his tree?

    Rating R

    Savanna Kougar http://savannakougar.blogspot.com/p/santa-baby-several-stars-away_388.html

    The Santa Bargain

    Robin Michaela

    Santa’s gifts can be both nice…and naughty.

    Coffeehouse entrepreneur, Maria Thompson, has sworn off men ever since her young son’s father walked out of their lives. But, when she literally runs into sexy carpenter, Joe Sinclair, she wonders if it’s time to rethink her plan.

    Joe Sinclair doesn’t need or want romance or a family. He was raised in the foster care system and learned long ago not to get attached to anyone. Now, if he could just remember that, he could put the sensual owner of Copper River, Colorado’s new coffee shop out of his mind.

    After Maria and Joe volunteer to work together on the town’s first Christmas festival, their attraction lights up brighter than a new a string of holiday lights. When Santa comes to town, will they finally find everything they’ve ever wished for under the tree?

    Rating: R

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077996MP2

    When We Finally Kiss Goodnight

    Staci Troilo

    Chloe Upshaw suffers from what she calls the trifecta of awful—unfulfilling job, disappointed family, bad luck with love. Just before Christmas, she travels to Pittsburgh hoping to land a job that will change her career. But not only is she in stiff competition for the position, she angers her mother by rejecting her matchmaking efforts and not going home. Worse, she runs into the guy who got away—and this time, no matter how many lies she tells to protect her heart, she leaves herself vulnerable to hurt.

    Britt Garris’ callous and careless behavior in college cost him his dream girl. When fate crosses their paths ten years later, he thinks it’s serendipity. And he launches into one deception after another to win her back, including an auspicious trip for the two archaeologists to Gettysburg. Britt plays on Chloe’s love of history to spend time with her. He doesn’t count on the local lore and legend predicting their future—a future his duplicity puts at risk.

    When their lies finally crumble, their budding relationship is threatened. Their dishonesties and disillusions may be impossible to overcome. But maybe the magic of the season can make their dreams come true.

    Rating: R

    Books 2 Read https://books2read.com/STkiss

    See you next week for more Christmas Romance!

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  • Book Release,  Contemporary

    A Different Kind of Perfect by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #Contemporary

    Welcome Karen Cino author of A Different Side of Perfect (Book 2 – Seaside Boulevard Series), a new Contemporary Romance.

    Why did you write this book?

    I love writing series. This is the second book which deals with breast cancer, an interracial relationship and an obsessive relationship. I feel that these topics are important in real life and I felt they needed to be explored in more details.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    I read women’s fiction, contemporary romance and cozy mysteries. But don’t be surprised if you see me reading a Stephen King novel.

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

    I like Stephanie Plum. She is down to earth, calls a spade a spade and can’t choose between two men. I love her spunk and she always keeps me engaged in her adventures.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I’m working on two books. 5 Beach Road which explores the lives of three women down at the Jersey Shore and Book 3 in the Camp Mirage Series (cozy mystery).

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Sometime in January, I’ll be releasing the third book in the Seaside Boulevard Series.

    Please tell us about your latest book.

    Genre Contemporary Romance

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

    It is the grand opening of The Perfect Pitch. All the pieces fall into place until Francine’s diagnosis of breast cancer, throwing their lives upside down. While Amy and Jason deal with the reaction from her family to their interracial relationship, Toni finds herself in another overbearing relationship with Pelicans third baseman Gary Thompson.

    In the mist of taking care of Francine and working at The Perfect Pitch, Richie gets a call from the owner of the Pelicans. He is offered a job as pitching coach for the team. Richie accepts the job, putting a huge strain on his marriage which affects all of them.

    Publisher Mandolay Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Different-Kind-Perfect-Seaside-Boulevard-ebook/dp/B077LZDB54/

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino 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. She wanted to write women’s fiction and wrote her first book during the summer before she started college. Her daily walks down at the boardwalk are what gets her muse going. It clears her mind and helps her find realistic plot ideas and the characters boosting up her muse. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to. The late Paul Zindel’s books took place in Staten Island and reading them, especially My Darling My Hamburger, still brings back many memories for her.

    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and take place in various places across Staten Island. Karen relocated to Barnegat, New Jersey in 2015. She traded in the Staten Island Boardwalk for the shoreline in Long Beach Island. Her Camp Mirage Series takes place in Barnegat, NJ.

    Karen is a member of Romance Writers of America, Women’s Fiction Writing Association and Liberty States Fiction Writers. She is also busy writing newsletters and newspaper articles for the 55 and over community she resides at.

    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano who’s a singer, songwriter and producer and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2014 Karen married John Gatti. Her husband is an actor, teacher and attorney.

    Website: http://karencino.com
    Blog: http://karencinobooks.com
    Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/karencino
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karencino
    Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/Karen-Cino-296585170371401/
    Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4444484.Karen_Cino
    Newsletter: http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/home/?u=372e9cad72e3faf1c0a8b9a4e&id=9ac84ba873
    Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/- /e/B008LCG31Y

  • Christmas or Holiday

    Snowbound with Mr Wrong by Barbara White Daille @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #sweetromance #99cents

    Snowbound with Mr. Wrong by Barbara White Daille @BarbaraWDaille #RLFblog #sweetromance #99centsToday’s featured book is Snowbound with Mr Wrong, a sweet romance by Barbara White Daille. This book is on sale for 99 cents through the new year!
    Worst. Day. Ever. After Lyssa Barnett’s sister tricks her into reprising her role at Snowflake Valley’s annual children’s party, she doesn’t think anything can be worse than squeezing into her too-small elf costume. Then tall, dark, and way too handsome Nick Tavlock shows up to play Santa…and an unexpected storm leaves them snowbound in the isolated lodge.
    The last thing Nick wants is to spend a cozy Christmas Eve with a trio of kids and the woman who dumped him. But as much as Lyssa frustrates him, he can’t stop thinking about her. And soon, he’s fighting very un-Santa-like thoughts of kissing a certain sexy Miss Elf under the mistletoe. As Nick starts to fall for Lyssa all over again, he knows it will take nothing short of a miracle to have Lyssa in his arms on Christmas Day.
    Genre Sweet romance
    Book heat level: G
    Publisher Entangled http://bit.ly/swmw-pg
    Amazon http://bit.ly/swmw-amz
    Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/swmw-bn
    iBooks http://bit.ly/swmw-ibooks
    Kobo http://bit.ly/swmw-kobo

    Barbara White Daille Social Media

    Barbara White Daille lives with her husband in the sunny Southwest. Though they love the warm winters and the lizards in their front yard, they haven’t gotten used to the scorpions in the bathroom. Barbara also loves writing, reading, and chocolate. Come to think of it, she enjoys writing about those subjects, too!
    Barbara wrote her first short story at the age of nine, then typed “The End” to her first novel many years later…in the eighth grade. Now she’s writing contemporary romance on a daily basis. Sign up for her newsletter to keep up with the latest in her writing life: https://barbarawhitedaille.com/newsletter.
    Website https://www.barbarawhitedaille.com
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    Amazon Author Page http://bit.ly/azbwd

  • Book Release,  Contemporary

    The Nearness of You by KG Fletcher @kgfletcher3 #RLFblog #romance

    The Nearness of You by KG Fletcher @kgfletcher3 #RLFblog #romanceWelcome KG Fletcher author of The Nearness of You, a new Contemporary Romance.

    Why did you write this book?
    I have always been obsessed with real-life British supermodel, David Gandy. (He is the handsome man on the Dolce and Gabana commercials swimming in tiny briefs in Italy.) This was my homage to him and my love for all things celebrity related.
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    Romance or Romantic Suspense
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Jamie from Outlander!
    What are you working on at the moment?
    I am working on a three-book romance series to be released in 2018.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    The first book in a three-book series about a Nashville songwriter. Not sure when the release dates will be in 2018.
    Please tell us about your latest book.
    Genre – Contemporary Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R- for Real spicy!
    Lounge singer, Lauren Rose lived her comfortable life in Atlanta always dreaming of making it in show biz. When she unexpectedly meets British male super-model, David Randle at a gig at the posh St. Regis Hotel, she is swept away by his striking good looks and lilting cadence.
    In town for his sister Catherine’s nuptials to NASCAR driver, Brian Brady, David invites Lauren to the wedding on a whim. The two instantly bond over music, fashion and family. They continue their new relationship in New York City when David invites Lauren to see him in action at a high-profile fashion shoot for his debut fragrance, “Drive.”
    Sparks fly when his assistant, Sabrina Watson is none too happy that his new girlfriend has interrupted his grueling, fast-paced schedule. She becomes fixated on separating the happy couple who are falling in love.
    Traversing the East Coast and Europe with the paparazzi in hot pursuit, David and Lauren navigate the precarious path of fame, fashion and fate.
    Her wildest dreams were coming true. Would she ever truly believe his desire was to be near her – always?
    Publisher Inkspell Publishing
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073MPWGHS
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-nearness-of-you-kg-fletcher/1127193888
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1254993001
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-nearness-of-you-5

    KG Fletcher Social Media

    KG Fletcher is the author of the contemporary romance novel, The Nearness of You. She has also penned romantic suspense novels, Love Song released in April, 2017 and Unexpected released in December, 2016. She is an active member of RWA and the Georgia Romance Writers Association. She was a singer/songwriter in Nashville, TN and a recipient of the “Airplay International Award” for “Best New Artist” showcasing original songs at The Bluebird Café. She earned her BFA in theater at Valdosta State College and has traveled the world professionally as a singer/actress. She currently gets to play rock star as a backup singer in the National Tour, “Remember When Rock Was Young – the Elton John Tribute.” www.almosteltonjohn.com
    KG lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband Ladd and their three gorgeous sons. She is a hopeless romantic continuing her work on her original cabaret act called, “The Novel Romantic – an unexpected evening of sweet and spicy love” to help promote her romance novels.
    Website https://www.kgfletcherauthor.com
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  • Contemporary

    Bedeviled by Madison Michael @madisonmichael_ #RLFblog #romance

    Bedeviled by Madison Michael @madisonmichael_ #RLFblog #romanceToday’s featured book is Bedeviled, a Romance by Madison Michael.

    Can a love be built on lies?
    Charlotte Roche is escaping a menacing threat in Boston when she moves to Chicago for a new job and a new man. Alex is smart, sexy and quickly getting under Charlotte’s skin. A shared love of running gives the sassy beauty an excuse to be near her heart’s desire, but can Charlotte run Alex from the track to the bedroom without divulging her past and risking everything?
    Alex Gaines, wealthy banker and philanthropist, has held women at arm’s length all his life to protect long-held secrets of his own. Now he is torn between loving the alluring Charlotte and protecting his dual lives. Can Alex trust Charlotte with the truth or is risking his fortune and family to pursue her? Can the two fall in love when they are bedeviled by lies and half-truths?
    When danger follows Charlotte to Chicago threatening her safety and their futures, Charlotte and Alex a forced to make a hard decision – choose the secrets of their past or a future together.
    Bedeviled is the third novel in the Beguiling Bachelor series, a trio of steamy contemporary romances set amidst the luxury of Chicago’s elite society.
    Genre Romance
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Amazon http://amzn.to/2yE52ei

    Madison Michael Social Media

    Madison Michael is the author of the Beguiling Bachelor Series, smart, sexy novels with complex characters set against the backdrop of Chicago’s elite society. Maddy loves exploring her native Chicago to discover new sites, new restaurants and new elegant events for future stories. Follow Maddy on Facebook or learn more about her and her friends by subscribing to her blog.
    Website http://madisonmichael.net
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