• Book Release,  Contemporary,  Interracial

    Read The Guy from the Park the new #SweetRomance by Birdie Song @birdiesong8 #RLFblog #MulticulturalRomance

    Read The Guy from the Park the new #SweetRomance by Birdie Song @birdiesong8 #RLFblog #MulticulturalRomanceLet’s get serious. Would you go out with a random stranger you met at a park? Neither would I… But the heroine of Birdie Song’s latest novelette, The Guy from the Park, is reconsidering her options. And you know, what? I don’t blame her.

    Birdie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Guy from the Park.

    The Guy from the Park by Birdie Song

    Genre Sweet Multicultural Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13

    Summer days and new beginnings.

    Off the back of a bad breakup, Sabrina Chen is getting her act together. But reinventing yourself isn’t easy at twenty-four, especially when you don’t know who you are. For starters, does she want to be the kind of person who fancies that grumpy random guy from the park? Daniel Ryce certainly doesn’t seem like vision board material, but since when does life go according to plan?

    The Guy from the Park is a short and sweet “meet ugly” story, set in the world of Somerville Downs.

    Why did you write this book?

    When you only see a person in short bursts in the same place, you only have fleeting chances to get to know them and to let them get to know you. People naturally fill in the blanks with their own prejudices, assumptions and projections, which can lead to all sorts of dramas as well as missed opportunities.

    I wanted to explore how two complete strangers might develop a mutual attraction in such circumstances. What forces in their own lives compel them toward each other, and what is it about who they are at the time that enable them to keep an open mind? Most importantly, how do they overcome their differences and find an HEA? (Or, rather, an HFN since this is a novelette about new beginnings.)

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    My book cravings come in phases. After reading Enni Amanda’s Christmas in July last year, I’ve got hankerings for tropey books featuring a lot of flirting. I’ve recently finished J. Leigh James’s Just Another Stupid Boy, which got intriguingly messy and then wrapped up so nicely. I’d like to read a romantic suspense or cosy mystery next, but still have a handful of contemporary reads I’m excited to devour.

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

    Have you seen that meme that goes: “I am 60% the last book I read”? That’s kind of how I feel about fictional characters. Maybe it’s fickle not to have an all-time favourite character forever and ever, but I like the idea that maybe we evolve with every book we read. Whoever my favourite is today, I’m sure it’ll be a different story in a few books’ time!

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I’m currently outlining the next Somerville Stories novelette. It’s little romance set in a fictional bakery/dessert bar in a fancy part of my city. I’m not sure if I can call it a “multicultural romance” as both MCs are Asian, but it’ll still have that mellow Perth metropolitan vibe. Then in a couple of months, I’ll be revising The Guy from the Wedding, the next book in the Somerville Downs collection.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    After the complete farce that is my goal-setting ability, it’s best if I don’t make any promises. BUT if the stars align, I hope to have both of the aforementioned books ready to share with you early next year!

    Where to buy The Guy from the Park

    Publisher Birdie Song

    Books2read https://books2read.com/b/guy-park

    Birdie Song Social Media

    Birdie Song is an Asian-Australian romantic who writes sweet stories about people falling in love. She believes love is more important than labels, integrity is our most attractive quality, and that no one should be judged for putting pineapple on a pizza.
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  • African American

    Read the #InterracialRomance Ruin (Bastard Billionaire #2) by Aarti V Raman @rt_writes #RLFblog #MulticulturalRomance

    Read the #InterracialRomance Ruin (Bastard Billionaire #2) by Aarti V Raman @rt_writes #RLFblog #MulticulturalRomanceBillionaire Drake Fallahil needs a wife in three weeks. Or he stands to lose everything.

    Aarti, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Ruin (Bastard Billionaire #2).

    Ruin (Bastard Billionaire #2) by Aarti V Raman

    Genre Interracial Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Billionaire Drake Fallahil needs a wife in three weeks. Or he stands to lose everything.

    When he finds intriguing Anya Mallya-Bhatt in a compromising (read criminal) situation, he proposes a simple deal.

    Go to prison. Or marry him for ninety days and walk away with piles of cash.

    Desperate to save her family, MBA student Anya has no choice but to agree to the intractable investor’s proposal.

    She doesn’t know what’s worse. Being bound to her ice-cold enemy or craving him!

    This is not a match made in heaven. So she does the only thing she can – defy him.

    Drake’s marriage of convenience to Anya turns incredibly hot… one that spirals out of his possessive control.

    But enemies, past and present, threaten Drake’s tenuous control. Awakening the monster within. And the worst part? His much younger, secretive, whipsmart wife has more of a claim on his heart, the more he gets to know her…

    And that’s an unforgivable sin. Isn’t it?

    Where to buy Ruin (Bastard Billionaire #2)

    Amazon https://amzn.to/3pStvHR

    Aarti V Raman Social Media

    Read the #InterracialRomance Ruin (Bastard Billionaire #2) by Aarti V.Raman @rt_writes #RLFblog #MulticulturalRomanceHi, I’m Aarti V Raman aka Writer Gal. I have been a former journalist, editor, and even a sometime-teacher before I plunged into my dream job. That of being a full-time writer.

    In fact, my three favorite words are ‘happily ever after.’

    This comes in handy as I primarily write bestselling contemporary romantic women’s fiction, which is all about living happily, after going through some hard times.

    My more notable works include the Geeks of Caltech and Royals of Stellangård series, Something Old, Something New, More Than You Want, and The Perfect Fake among others. My chicklit family drama, The Worst Daughter Ever, has been picked up for screen adaptation.

    Twitter https://www.twitter.com/rt_writes

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  • African American,  Contemporary,  Series Feature

    Read the series: Ramadan Nights by Lyndell Williams, et. al Authors @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Read the series: Ramadan Nights by Lyndell Williams, et. al Authors @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomanceFall in love with strong, confident alphas and heroines as they undergo tests of resolve to love and captivate each other from sunset until daybreak.

    Lyndell, 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.

    Ramadan Nights

    Genre Contemporary Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):

    The men of the Ramadan Nights series love their Creator and women.

    The Ramadan Nights series features four exciting and inspirational romances by bestselling and award-winning authors. Get ready to be enthralled by characters as they explore the links between faith and sensuality. This vibrant series includes a spectrum of New Adult and Adult fiction, from sweet to steamy. Enjoy romance stories of second chance love, friends to lovers and the boy next door.

    Which book is this in the series?

    My book, The Groom, is one of four in this fantastic series with authors writing sweet to steamy romances

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    The Ramadan Nights series contains 4 books by 4 terrific authors who offer exciting stories that center the holy month and romance.

    How many books are completed?

    All the books in the series are ready for readers!

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    The Groom features Mansur, a handsome and dedicated teacher who has been wanting the sexy firefighter Faiza for years. Now he has a chance to make the woman he crushed on for year his.

    The Chance features Razia and Danyaal, a couple in the middle of a breakup neither of them really wants.

    The Note features childhood sweethearts Hadeel and Habib

    The Ideal features Caliph and Zaida, an odd couple who start to dig each other.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    The holy month of Ramadan is the central theme in the stories. We chose to highlight the importance of the month in the lives of Muslims and how it influences romantic relationships.

    Read the series: Ramadan Nights by Lyndell Williams, et. al Authors @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance

    Please list the series titles below, in any order you prefer.

    The Groom

    The Chance

    The Note

    The Ideal

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    I loved working with authors Seyna Rytes, BF Queen and Jailaa West on crafting stories that reconnect faith and love.

    What other books (not in this series, have you written?)

    Readers love the books in my Brothers in Law series and Open to Love series. I am working hard to get the next books in their hands.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    Where to buy Ramadan Nights

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Z84N3JC

    Ramadan Nights Social Media

    Safiyyah Ali

    I grew up In Chicago, Il. And I have loved romance books since junior high school. I only wished I had novels that reflected the beautiful Muslim culture I embrace. After many years of unsuccessfully looking for Muslim romance novels, I decided to write them! I hope that readers of all backgrounds will enjoy these sweet funny romance novels.

    BF Queen

    BF Queen’s first love will always be romance novels. Because they inspire her to be more, do more, and spread the love wherever she goes. A creative non-fiction writer turned fiction author BF Queen hopes you find your perfect hero in her stories.

    Seyna Rytes

    Seyna Rytes can’t remember a time when she wasn’t daydreaming love stories, watching romantic movies, or reading romance. A lifelong romantic at heart, Seyna lives on the Central Coast of California with her husband and kids and strives to tell the stories inspired by her West African origins.

    Lyndell Williams

    Lyndell Williams is an award-winning writer and bestselling author. She is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She is an editor, writing coach and mentor. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and writes for multiple online publications.
    Blog – https://laylawriteslove.com/
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  • The Groom by Lyndell Williams
    African American,  Book Release,  Interracial

    The Groom by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #NewRelease #InterracialRomance

    The Groom by Lyndell WilliamsThey’re not kids anymore. In Lyndell William’s steamy interracial romance, family and culture kept them apart when young, but this sexy teacher won’t allow interference from anyone or anything. He is determined to make the hot firefighter across the street more than just a friend.

    Lyndell, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Groom.

    The Groom by Lyndell Williams

    Genre Interracial Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    Just when he starts to get his act together, Mansur wakes to an empty bed and a crying baby. His wife leaves him with their infant on the day he starts a new job. Uneasy and alone, he looks across the street to Faiza for help. As he relies on their long friendship, desires for the sexy firefighter reawaken within him.

    Faiza can’t deny Mansur, even though she should. Her heart broke when he married another woman. She got herself together and moved on. Now, he is back in their childhood neighborhood and her life. She knows they’re just friends, but she can’t help longing for more.

    Family and culture kept them apart when young, but Mansur won’t allow interference from anyone or anything. He is determined to make Faiza more than just a friend.

    Why did you write this book?

    The Groom is one of four books written by Muslim romance authors that center the holiday Ramadan. I wrote the main characters Mansur and Faiza’s story to show how the significance of the holy month to every aspect of Muslim life, including the most intimate.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    Romance is my go-to genre. I love to read a range of books that highlight how people may fall or stay in love.

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

    I don’t have one.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I am hard at work getting the third book in the Open to Love series. Readers are itching for Rahmah’s story.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Whew! I have quite the writing roster. I am thrilled to write my first post-apocalyptic time travel romance. I have wanted to venture into SciFi romance for so long. I am also preparing to release the fourth book in the Brothers in Law series, which will feature Brandon Hulse, the teddy bear of the friends.

    The Groom by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #NewRelease #InterracialRomance

    Where to buy The Groom

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z4DD684

    Lyndell Williams Social Media

    A bestselling author and award-winning writer, Lyndell Williams (Layla Abdullah-Poulos) holds a B.A. in Historical Studies and Literature, M.A. in Liberal Studies, and an AC in Women and Gender Studies. She is an adjunct instructor as well as an anti-racism and gender equity advocate. She is the senior New York trainer for the Muslim Anti-Racism collaborative.
    Williams is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She has been published in peer-review journals and presented at national conferences about Muslim and interracial romance fiction as well as racism, sexism and the Black Muslim experience.
    Website https://laylawriteslove.com/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laylawriteslove/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/laylawriteslove
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  • African American

    Read the #interracialromance Building on Broken Dreams by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #bwwmromance

    Read the #interracialromance Building on Broken Dreams by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #bwwmromanceHe’s everything she wants, but can she trust another man? Interracial romance Building on Broken Dreams by Lyndell Williams tests the boundaries of trust and desire.

    Lyndell, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Building on Broken Dreams.

    Building on Broken Dreams by Lyndell Williams

    Genre Interracial Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings):

    If Maryam Avery stays in New York for one more day, she will die.

    Trapped in an abusive relationship with the manipulative and cruel Raad, she can feel her life closing in around her. After he chases her from her home and family, Maryam flees to Philadelphia, searching desperately for a new beginning, something to help rebuild her spiritually and physically.

    When she meets the mysterious Adam, things are thrown off-kilter. A successful businessperson with his own past that he is fleeing from, he is everything that Maryam wants. But can she trust another man?

    Doubt gives way to desire. They find themselves in a whirlwind romance, and for once, it seems like everything will work out.

    Until Raad turns up.

    Where to buy Building on Broken Dreams

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JY5MLT8

    Lyndell Williams Social Media

    A bestselling author and award-winning writer, Lyndell Williams (Layla Abdullah-Poulos) holds a B.A. in Historical Studies and Literature, M.A. in Liberal Studies, and an AC in Women and Gender Studies. She is an adjunct instructor as well as an anti-racism and gender equity advocate. She is the senior New York trainer for the Muslim Anti-Racism collaborative.
    Williams is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She has been published in peer-review journals and presented at national conferences about Muslim and interracial romance fiction as well as racism, sexism and the Black Muslim experience.
    Website https://laylawriteslove.com/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laylawriteslove/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/laylawriteslove
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  • African American,  Book Release,  Interracial

    Queen of the Castle by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #NewRelease #interracialromance

    Queen of the Castle by Lyndell Williams @laylawriteslove #RLFblog #NewRelease #interracialromanceLyndell Williams, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Queen of the Castle.

    Queen of the Castle by Lyndell Williams

    Genre Interracial Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    From award-winning, bestselling author, Lyndell Williams, a story of bridled desire unleashed.

    Tarika is happy living single. She loves her home—her castle—and is not looking for some man to try and take over everything she has built. When best friend, Hafsah throws Aqil her way, Tarika makes it clear that she is not interested in the shy man, who barely speaks to her. When she needs his help after an accident, she allows Aqil and his daughter into her life, making it difficult to resist his sexy gray eyes and sultry smile. The more time she spends with him, the harder it is to keep her distance.

    Aqil planned to stay focused on rebuilding his life with his daughter after a messy divorce until he saw Tarika. He tries to maintain a respectful amount of space, but her confidence and beauty draw him in. He knows he has everything Tarika needs and gets closer to her, bringing them into a passionate abandon that can break down the walls of her inhibitions but may also shatter their lives.

    Why did you write this book?

    I like to write romances that highlight the beautiful imperfection of loving someone. People bring their personalities and experiences into relationships, which can affect how they come together.

    Readers met main characters Tarika and Aqil in the book, Open to Love and became excited about their story. They struggle with the feeling burgeoning between them. Tarika doesn’t want to give up the single life and her autonomy. Aqil is rebuilding his life after a bitter divorce, so he is not ready to go headfirst into new a relationship.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    Romance has been my favorite genre since I was a teenager. I am excited to write romances with a more diverse spectrum of characters from an expanse of backgrounds and layered experiences.

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

    I don’t have a favorite character.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I am working my keyboard to get Building on Broken Dreams to readers. It is book three in the steamy, gripping Brothers in Law interracial romance series. The novel features Maryam and Adam. Maryam is surviving an abuse relationship when she meets Adam. She tries to start a new life with him, but the past threatens to destroy them both.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Readers can be on the lookout for Building on Broken Dreams, The Trouble with that Sister (Open to Love Book Three) and a book in A Timeless Love Series.

    Where to buy Queen of the Castle

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088P8WR33/

    Lyndell Williams Social Media

    A bestselling author and award-winning writer, Lyndell Williams (Layla Abdullah-Poulos) holds a B.A. in Historical Studies and Literature, M.A. in Liberal Studies, and an AC in Women and Gender Studies. She is an adjunct instructor as well as an anti-racism and gender equity advocate. She is the senior New York trainer for the Muslim Anti-Racism collaborative.
    Williams is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She has been published in peer-review journals and presented at national conferences about Muslim and interracial romance fiction as well as racism, sexism and the Black Muslim experience.
    Website https://laylawriteslove.com/
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laylawriteslove/
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