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Is It True: You for Christmas by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #MM #Holiday
Play Is It True with today’s guest Valerie Ullmer, author of You for Christmas, an M/M Erotic Contemporary Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
Hiding his feelings for his best friend has become second nature to Parker Hunt. Throughout his years of friendship with Jonah Lee, he’d hoped for more, but he’d never been able to tell Jonah how he felt or what he wanted. When Jonah’s plans fall through for holiday break, Parker is determined to spend their last Christmas together and this time, be brave enough to tell Jonah exactly how he feels.
Jonah Lee has always been in awe of his friend, Parker. His energy, enthusiasm, and honesty had drawn Jonah to him from the first time they’d met. And while he’s always been an open book with Jonah, lately, Parker had been holding something back. On top of that, Jonah has realized that his feelings for Parker has grown and for the first time in his life, he’s curious about what Parker’s lips would feel like under his and what his definite male body would feel against his.
Will the holidays bring everything both men want, or will they let this opportunity pass them by?
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Genre: M/M Contemporary Erotic Romance
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. This is my 8th.
this book is part of a series?
No, it’s a stand-alone Christmas Novella
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No.
you did research for this book?
Yes. I researched New Haven, CT where the two go to school and Maine, where the majority of the story takes place.
some characters in this book are not human?
(pets for example) Yes. There are some dogs, but they are mentioned more than featured.
this book has more than one genre?
Yes, it features gay men in this contemporary erotic romance
you speak more than one language?
No, unfortunately I don’t.
you grew up where you live now?
Nope, I grew up in small towns all over Colorado, but I prefer Denver, where I live now.
you love to read?
Yes, totally true.
you are never late?
No, totally not true. I do try not to be late, but since I don’t work a traditional job, I am a full-time writer and graphic designer, I don’t really have to be anywhere, I misjudge time.
you love pizza?
No
you love sushi?
Yep
you have a pet?
Yes, my black lab/rottie mix Maddie, who is 9.
Where can we find your book online?
Coming Soon go to www.valerieullmer.com for updates.Valerie Ullmer Social Media
Valerie writes paranormal and contemporary M/F and M/M erotic romances. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her wonderfully supportive husband and their funny and wise black lab. She’s addicted to coffee, crime shows, and reading and writing character-driven romances.
As a voracious reader, she’s believes that all writers are rock stars, and she hopes that her stories are enjoyed as much as she loves the romance novels she’s devoured over the years!
Website: http://www.valerieullmer.com
Blog: http://www.valerieullmer.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/valerieullmer
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/valerieullmer.author
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/valerieullmer
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15293708.Valerie_Ullmer
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Ullmer/e/B01FSWMI9A/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1508700798&sr=8-1
Newsletter: http://www.valerieullmer.com/newsletter
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Intergalactic Seduction by Izzy Szyn @izzySzyn #RLFblog #Fantasy #GayRomance
It’s been ten years since Bailey Augustine had last seen Axelis, the girl she met when she wandered away from cheerleading camp. They’d become fast friends and even though there was a language barrier, Bailey never felt closer to anyone.When Bailey returns to the area where the camp once stood, she is confronted by the reality that the girl she loved is now a wanted woman fighting for The Opposition trying to bring down an evil space overlord.
Bailey is faced with the choice of whether to go back to Earth or stay and fight by the side of the person she wasn’t sure she could ever live without.
Genre Lesbian Romance / Fantasy
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher Encompass Ink
Amazon http://amzn.to/2qE1aX7Izzy Szyn Social Media
New York Times Bestselling Author Izzy Szyn was born in May of 2014 when a friend dared her to write. Born and raised in Detroit, Mi. Izzy now lives in Oklahoma City with her furchild Misty, the friendliest Chihuahua/Terrier you will ever meet. Currently she works in a call center, where she writes in between phone calls.
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Meet Bryce Lowery from City Boy by AE Wasp @amywasp #RLFblog #gayromance
Let’s meet Bryce Lowery from City Boy, a new gay hockey romance by AE Wasp. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever.City Boy by AE Wasp
Genre: Contemporary gay hockey romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher Self published
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/City-Boy-Hot-Off-Book-ebook/dp/B07339WG93/Follow the money or follow your heart? Either way, you lose.
When a blown tire leads directly to mind-blowing sex with a white knight named Dakota, pro-hockey player Bryce Lowery discovers he is most definitely gay.
Being with Dakota opens up a whole new world. Bryce can’t imagine life without him. But he refuses to be Bryce’s dirty little secret. If he wants to keep Dakota, he’s either going to have to come out publicly or retire and walk away from millions of dollars.
City Boy is a first time gay, fish out of water, May/December love story with a happy ending. It features snarky siblings, a dirty-talking farmer, lots of food, and big choices. (No poultry was harmed in the making of this book.)
Introducing Bryce Lowery
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. Please tell me about yourself.
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Profession: Hockey Player – Center
Ethnicity: White American
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
I’m tall, even compared to other guys on the team. 6′ 5″ Dakota says I look like the Brawny guy when I have my beard and my hair is long. It’s not completely inaccurate. Sometimes I shave, but I’ve come to like the hair a bit longer. And Dakota likes it, so I keep it. I work out a lot. I have to, it’s part of the job.
Tell us about yourself, please.
There’s not much to tell, I think. I’m the oldest of five. My father left when the twins were babies. I was ten. I was already playing hockey, so I decided that I would be the best hockey player ever and support my family from it. I never wanted them to be poor again. It was all I did. All I’ve ever done. I don’t even have a high school diploma. I got my GED when I started playing professionally at seventeen. Hockey is all I ever did. Until now. Until I met Dakota.
Who is the significant other in your life?
Dakota Ryan. He’s amazing. He saved my life when we met. Well, he says he just changed a tire, but he kept me from going over a cliff in more ways than one. He’s 24. A farmer. A real life farmer. He was adopted from foster care when he was six by this hippie couple and then raised on the farm. I never met his parents. They died when he was sixteen. So about eight years before we met. I can’t believe how strong he is. He survived and thrived. He knows so much more than I do about mostly everything. Except how to have fun and let people take care of him, he just added. He’s reading over my shoulder.
Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?
We live comfortably. I’m not going to lie. I made some good money playing hockey for so long. And Julia – that’s my sister – she’s invested it wisely. But I’m not into a flashy lifestyle. We live in the gorgeous farmhouse on our apple orchard/farm. I do love to surprise people and indulge them. Before me, Dakota hadn’t been anywhere but Colorado. My favorite thing to spend money on is taking him all the places I love. Seeing them aging through his eyes makes them even more special. Sometimes, I’ll take a bunch of people, his sister and his friends, my siblings and the kids and just go somewhere fun.
What is your viewpoint on wealth?
Oh man. Money is what almost made me lose Dakota and this wonderful life we’ve built. Having too much of it can give you a distorted view of what’s important. And getting it from such a young age, you don’t learn how to solve problems. Not everything can be fixed by throwing money at it. That was my knee-jerk reaction, and it drove Dakota crazy.
Now I see it as a tool, a type of energy. I just want to know that everyone I love will never want for anything. I like taking care of them. I like spreading the wealth. We run a foundation and support a lot of organizations. Children in foster care and making sure low-income kids have access to sports are two of our main causes. Not a surprise, I know.
If someone from your past showed up, who would you most NOT want it to be, and why?
I’m going to answer these together, because the answer is the same. My dad. I want to see him and I never want to see him again. Considering he’s dead, I won’t ever see him again in this lifetime. I only found out he was dead when I inherited the farm and orchard. (But that’s a whole long story.) I want to ask him how could he do it? How could he have walked away from a wife and kids? From a family who loved and needed him? I’m never be able to understand that. Family is the most important thing – whether it’s your birth family or your chosen family.
Oh, maybe I’d want to meet Dakota’s birth parents, too. At least my dad just left. His parents, well, they weren’t so nice. The state took him away when he was a toddler. I think they’re still alive. Probably best I don’t ever meet them if they want to stay that way.
But yeah. I’d want my father to answer all my questions, but I have a feeling there’s nothing he could ever say to make me understand him.
Can you keep a secret? Why or why not?
Only from myself, apparently. You’d think I would have known I was gay before I was 34 years old. Other people knew, or suspected. Like my ex-wife.
Then when I fell in love with Dakota, I guess it was pretty obvious, even though I was trying to keep it hidden. I think my mom knew when I picked her up from the airport. She claims it was because I talked about him the entire ride home. She says she kept count and that I said the name Dakota forty-seven time in the hour ride. I think she’s exaggerating.
What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?
That I’m not good at anything but playing hockey, and that the only thing I have to offer anyone in the world is my ability to earn money doing it. Without hockey, I don’t even know who I am.
AE Wasp Social Media
After time spent raising children, earning several college degrees, and traveling the world with the U.S. State Department, she is returning to her first love – writing. A dreamer and an idealist, Amy writes about people finding connection in a world that can seem lonely and magic in a world than can seem all too mundane.
Website: http://aewasp.com
Blog: http://aewasp.com/blog
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amywasp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AEWasp/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aewasp/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15250215.A_E_Wasp
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/A.-E.-Wasp/e/B01FHWWJ90
Newsletter: http://aewasp.com/mailinglist/
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Is It True: Seducing Cat by Adriana Kraft @AdrianaKraft #RLFblog #Romance
Play Is It True with today’s guest Adriana Kraft, author of Seducing Cat (Meghan’s Playhouse, Book 1), an LGBT Erotic Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
What could college English Professor Caitlin Shanahan ever have in common with the brash carpenter Kurt Davis? The sexy sprite Meghan Keenan, that’s what.
Level headed English Professor Caitlin Shanahan has finally earned tenure and purchased the century-old two-story house of her dreams in the college town of Burntside, Wisconsin—at thirty-four, she’d better face facts: her future is teaching college and writing plays, not falling in love. So why is she so drawn to foxy little hometown actress Meghan Keenan, who’s rented her upstairs apartment, or worse, to the girl’s gorgeous hunk of a lover Kurt Davis, a carpenter who’s never even been to college?
Twenty-year-old Meg has a plan. First she’ll seduce the reluctant professor, then she’ll share her sexual delights with both Cat and her brawny carpenter, and when she’s successfully brought them together, she can make her escape and explore what’s beyond the only town she’s ever lived in.
Kurt can’t stand the up-tight professor who’s hired him to build a gazebo and refurbish her old house—the house he wanted for himself. Even if Meg’s scheme succeeds, he knows Caitlin would never look at him twice. No need to go there in his fantasies…
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Four Flames ( R )
Genre: Erotic Romance
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No. Our first erotic romance was published in 2007, and we’ve never looked back. With the release of Seducing Cat, we now have a total of 40 novels, novellas and short stories published.
this book is part of a series?
Yes, though it didn’t start out that way. We planned Seducing Cat as a one-shot erotic romp, intending to create a structure to maximize tantalizing erotic scenes. But once characters are created, they take on a life of their own…There are now a total of six books in the Meghan’s Playhouse series, and Seducing Cat is Book One.
you lost sleep while writing this book?
No… Unless you count research. See below:
you did research for this book?
Um, yes, but it might be TMI. We’ll just say we’ve learned a great deal about the polyamory lifestyle Meg thrives on. We like to keep readers guessing!
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
Yes. The century-old four-square house Cat has just purchased plays a central role. It’s modeled on a house we loved and left (had to move) in the Midwest a few years back – 3300 square feet, a central oak staircase, beveled glass windowed double doors to the dining room, living room, and the solarium beyond… So we’ve made the house immortal in Seducing Cat. Without it, Meg wouldn’t have a place to live, she’d never have succeeded in seducing Cat, and Kurt’s path might never have crossed Cat’s.
this book has more than one genre?
Not really – Erotic Romance, pure and simple. Some sub genres, though – LGBT, polyamory, and Ménage. Both Meg and Cat are bisexual.
you speak more than one language?
Yes—and since there are two of us writing together as Adriana Kraft, I’m going to cop to all of them: Besides English, between us we have French, German, Spanish, and a mystery oriental language. I’ll let readers guess, but I might or might not answer truthfully.
you grew up where you live now?
No, neither one of us. We now live in the southwest. I grew up on the east coast, and my husband in the upper Midwest, where we set a lot of our stories, like Seducing Cat, which takes place in Wisconsin.
you love to read?
Do you really have to ask? Mr. Kraft’s parents used to get mad at him for finishing all his Christmas books by the end of Christmas day. I once didn’t hear the rest of the family call me to come downstairs for ice cream because I was buried in a book. And both of us as children sneaked flashlights to read under the covers after we were supposed to be in bed.
you are never late?
Mr. Kraft will laugh at this one! He is never late, and I am pretty chronically a little late. I always think there’s time to do one more thing before we head out the door…
you love pizza?
Yes, if it’s locally made from fresh ingredients and not from a chain restaurant.
you love sushi?
No, neither of us!
you have a pet?
No. A sadness—we used to.
Where can we find Seducing Cat online?
Publisher http://www.extasybooks.com/seducing-cat/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SJFC36
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/1017487094?ean=2940154391495
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/seducing-cat
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/727204Adriana Kraft Bio and Social Media
When it’s Time to Heat Things UpWinner of the 2014 Bisexual Book Award for erotic fiction, author Adriana Kraft is a married couple writing Sizzling Romantic Suspense and Erotic Romance for Two, Three, or More.
One man, one woman, danger and intrigue – always a happy ending, but oh, what a ride! Readers can count on our Romantic Suspense line for gutsy characters, hot sex, and breathtaking intimacy as our hero and heroine battle outer threats and inner demons to stay alive and fall in love.
A man, a woman (or two), or another man, threesomes, foursomes—what’s your fantasy? We write our Erotic Romance stories to entertain, of course, but most of all we write them because we believe in happy endings for all who fall in love, whatever their gender, sexual orientation or numerical combination. Here you’ll find multiple partners, three-way, four-way and more, swing lifestyle, lesbian, bisexual, ménage and polyamory, in both contemporary and paranormal settings. Together we have published forty romance novels and novellas to outstanding reviews.
Website http://adrianakraft.com
Blog http://adrianakraft.com/blog
Twitter http://twitter.com/AdrianaKraft
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adriana-Kraft/182846025133440
Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/adrianakraft5/boards/
Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1578571.Adriana_Kraft
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/adrianakraft
Newsletter http://eepurl.com/uRvCr(editor’s note: Proud to say, I made the Adriana Kraft “shoe” banner.)
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Stealing Blue by DP Denman @dpdenman #RLFblog #GayRomance
Today’s featured book is Stealing Blue, a Gay Romance by DP Denman.All is fair in love and war. Let the battle begin!
From award-winning author, D.P. Denman comes the continuing story of Brady and Blue! A hot new rock star shows up in Vancouver, and Blue Atkins’ career turns out to be more explosive than anyone imagined. His first shot at producing traps him between the kid determined to have him and the boyfriend determined to blame him.
The young singer’s desperate antics crank up Brady’s jealousy and drive Blue out of both their lives into new opportunities and the arms of another man. Read this exciting new installment in the Blue Series and find out if Brady can bring him home before he loses Blue to a sparkling new life in Los Angeles.
Genre Contemporary Gay Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Publisher North Shore Press
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXG19NW
Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stealing-blue-dp-denman/1126163401
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/stealing-blue/id1222739024?mt=11
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/stealing-blue
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/714632DP Denman Social Media
Award-winning author DP Denman writes addictive, character-driven contemporary gay romance from a soggy neighborhood in the Pacific Northwest. Her stories are real and intense, guaranteed to pull you in and hold you hostage to the last word.
In her spare time, she is an LGBTQIA rights activist and 25% of the royalties from every book go to support LGBT charities.
Website http://www.dpdenman.com
Blog https://dpdenmanauthor.blogspot.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/dpdenman
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dp.denman
Pinterest http://pinterest.com/dpdenman
Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/DP-Denman/e/B00GDFXYRM
Newsletter http://dpdenman.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=41ff892ec06cbe7fe908f8e49&id=a7713dd233You May Also Like
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Is It True: Unexpected by Valerie Ullmer @valerieullmer #RLFblog #GayRomance #Contemporary
Play Is It True with today’s guest, author of Unexpected (A Unexpected Novel Book One), an MM Contemporary Erotic Romance. This is a game in which authors answer yes and no questions. They can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.First, tell us about your book.
A chance meeting will change their lives forever…
From the moment he entered the dark taproom, Caleb Hunt found himself drawn to the handsome man who sat alone at the end of the bar, away from the crowd. His interest in the dark-haired, muscled adonis took him by surprise, not remembering when he’d felt such hunger from a simple glimpse. Unable to stay away, he quickly found an open seat next to him and slid into it. When Ronan turned his ice-blue eyes to Caleb and introduced himself, his warm hand sent shivers of desire through his body and he was enthralled.
Ronan Scott’s boring Friday night had taken a turn for the better when Caleb took the seat next to him. Over the next few hours, he found Caleb easy to talk to and at the same time, he found that he couldn’t tear his gaze away from the beautiful man. Caleb captured his attention in a way that no other had for as long as he could remember. Taking a chance, he leaned forward and captured Caleb’s lips with his. And with the simple kiss, Ronan understood that Caleb would become an essential part of his life.
As Ronan and Caleb explore their new relationship and integrate their lives together, they realize that not everything will be so seamless…
Now, tell us Yes or No for each answer below. Feel free to explain any (or none) of your answers.
Is it true:
this is your first book?
No, this is my 6th
this book is part of a series?
Yes, the first in a trilogy
you lost sleep while writing this book?
Yes, during the revisions
you did research for this book?
Yes
some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)
No
this book has more than one genre?
Yes, Gay Contemporary Erotic Romance
you speak more than one language?
No, I don’t
you grew up where you live now?
No, I grew up in a small town, now I live in Denver, CO
you love to read?
Yes!
you are never late?
Yes, I don’t like to be late if I can help it
you love pizza?
Yes
you love sushi?
Yes
you have a pet?
Yes, a Black Lab/Rottweiler mix named Maddie.
Where can we find your book online?
Publisher Valerie Ullmer
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Novel-Book-One-ebook/dp/B072HNSD72/
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RValerie Ullmer Social Media
Valerie writes paranormal and contemporary romances with strong alpha males and brilliant, beautiful heroines. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her wonderfully supportive husband and their funny and wise black lab. She’s addicted to coffee, crime shows, and reading and writing character driven romances.
Website http://www.valerieullmer.com/
Blog http://www.valerieullmer.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/valerieullmer
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valerieullmer.author
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/valerieullmer/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15293708.Valerie_Ullmer
Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Valerie-Ullmer/e/B01FSWMI9A/
Newsletter http://www.valerieullmer.com/newsletter/
