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Try the new audiobook Birds Do It! by *lizzie starr @lizziestarr #RLFblog #ContemporaryRomance #Audiobook
Hyacinth macaws are really lovebirds in *lizzie starr’s contemporary romance Birds Do It! But will discovering the truth from nine years ago bring Garr and Birdie closer, or forever tear them apart?
*lizzie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Birds Do It!.
I’m sharing this book today because of the rise in AI (Artificial Intelligence) in book creation. Birds is one of my older books, and so every word was written by me. My cover artist created the cover from scratch using various photos and her own talent.
However this book now has an AI component. Today I’m sharing an audio book read by AI. Is the narration as good as one done by a human reader? No, of course not. However, the quality of the voice and natural sounding pronunciation and minor inflections are good. Will AI replace human narrators? I sure hope not.
So why do an AI audio book? In this case, I’m just testing the waters. I personally love listening to books and know so many others do as well. But the best narrators (and don’t we always want the best?) are expensive. So AI narration in this instance is far more financially possible for me. I’ve always wanted to have my books in audio. :)
I’d love to hear what you think of AI narrated audio books in general, and Birds in particular. Check out the product page. You can listen to a brief excerpt before buying. Leave a comment and let me know what you think? Are AI read books a viable option of those who love audio books?
Happy reading—uh, listening!
Birds Do It! by *lizzie starr
Genre Contemporary Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RA search for truth, switched babies, and a threat from the past
Macaws as lovebirds?
An avian expert, Birdie Simons is called to help control a cantankerous hyacinth macaw during a young girl’s birthday party. Inexorably drawn to each other, she and single father Garr Logan share an afternoon of joy and bittersweet memories, for Garr’s wife died the same day as Birdie’s newborn child.
Something about Rachelle makes Birdie wonder if the golden-haired girl is her daughter, switched at birth. Then her child’s father returns, dogging her search for understanding and throwing her deeper into fear and confusion.
Ready to move on after his wife’s death, Garr wants the intriguing woman, but Birdie keeps the search, threats, and hidden relationships to herself, driving a wedge between them.
Will discovering the truth from nine years ago bring them closer, or forever tear them apart?
Where to buy Birds Do It!
Apple Audio https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1693070334
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008B2XTZW
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
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#NewRelease Jinger and the Djinn by *Lizzie Starr @lizziestarr #RLFblog #Fantasy #Romance
Magic and desire collide in *lizzie starr’s new fantasy romance Jinger and the Djinn. Caught between a sorcerer’s lust for power and his son’s fierce determination to protect her, will Jinger find her way home?
Lizzie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Jinger and the Djinn
Jinger and the Djinn by *lizzie starr
Genre fantasy romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RIt’s only a bottle washed up on a beach…isn’t it?
Magically forced through a portal by an imprisoned sorcerer, Jinger’s optimistic fairy nature is tested when her own magic fails. She needs to call upon her meager survival skills, figure out where in the many worlds she is—and find her way home.
Born with no magic, Taj’s sorcerer father, Ib, deemed him unworthy, but allowed him to live. Taj accepts his life and strives to protect those forced to serve the sorcerer’s pleasures. The winged woman is nothing like any he’s encountered. She is light—and hope. Barely acknowledging the changes Jinger brings to him, Taj vows Ib will never touch her.
Magic and desire collide when Jinger is caught between a sorcerer’s lust for power and his son’s fierce determination to protect her.
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
Website www.lizziestarr.com
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Coming soon: Jinger and the Djinn by *Lizzie Starr @lizziestarr #RLFblog #FantasyRomance
Magic and desire collide in *lizzie starr’s new fantasy romance Jinger and the Djinn. Caught between a sorcerer’s lust for power and his son’s fierce determination to protect her, will Jinger find her way home?
Lizzie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Jinger and the Djinn
Jinger and the Djinn by *lizzie starr
Genre fantasy romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RIt’s only a bottle washed up on a beach…isn’t it?
Magically forced through a portal by an imprisoned sorcerer, Jinger’s optimistic fairy nature is tested when her own magic fails. She needs to call upon her meager survival skills, figure out where in the many worlds she is—and find her way home.
Born with no magic, Taj’s sorcerer father, Ib, deemed him unworthy, but allowed him to live. Taj accepts his life and strives to protect those forced to serve the sorcerer’s pleasures. The winged woman is nothing like any he’s encountered. She is light—and hope. Barely acknowledging the changes Jinger brings to him, Taj vows Ib will never touch her.
Magic and desire collide when Jinger is caught between a sorcerer’s lust for power and his son’s fierce determination to protect her.
Where to buy Jinger and the Djinn
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
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Read Christmas Promises the new #AspenGold Series by Cheryl StJohn, Bernadette Jones and *Lizzie Starr @gold_aspen #RLFblog #AmReadingRomance #Anthology
This three-story anthology is packed with all the feels, the Spencer atmosphere, and the holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from the Aspen Gold authors. The stories will have you in the mood for Christmas as quickly as you can say Saint Nick.
Cheryl, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas Promises.
Christmas Promises by Cheryl StJohn, Bernadette Jones & *lizzie starr
The Baby Contract~~Cheryl St.John
She thought she knew what she was looking for…until what she was looking for found her
She wants a baby. Piper Newport has made up her mind. It has always been only her and her Grandad, and she’s determined to have a family like others she sees in Pearl’s CafĂ© where she works. One little problem. There’s no man in the picture. She’s determined to find one, and it becomes increasingly clear—her closest friend is the best choice.
Kipp Hudson is an outdoor guy. A good son and brother. A fun-loving uncle to his niece and nephew. He owns and operates Hudson Outdoor Gear and is an avid camper and hunter. Kipp won’t damage his friendship with the petite blond waitress so he doesn’t wear his heart on his plaid flannel sleeve…but it beats for her.
Eve Before Christmas~~Bernadette Jones
Dreams can come true, on the eve before Christmas.After taking a permanent position in Spencer, successful doctor Mitch Smith realizes there’s something missing. But with long hours in the ER, there’s no time left in his day to go looking. Frozen pipes in his new home, combined with a town crowded by the Christmas Festival, lead him to the last available motel room. He discovers his destiny waiting behind the reception desk.
Unwanted since the day she was born, Norma Brown is rejected once again. Pregnant, she vows her baby will never feel unloved. Trying to make ends meet in Spencer leaves her exhausted and struggling. Until the holiday season brings more than a snowstorm. The support of a good man could change her life forever.
Can she trust her emotions and allow the kindness of a stranger turn into an everlasting love?
The Perfect Snow Globe Christmas~~*lizzie starr
Is there such a thing as a perfect Christmas?To avoid a bleak holiday, Priscilla Van arrives at Spencer ready to start her new job. Little did she know, she’d end up helping with the Barlow triplets. Or that she’d find meaning and acceptance in a snowy Colorado town.
A successful author and nanny (don’t you dare call him a manny) to three adorable babies, Oakley Fifer has promised his fans a Christmas story. But he has no inspiration. Until the new Stick Pony Camp chef arrives early. The reserved woman ignites a wealth of ideas, and not just for his stories.
Alone, neither expects much from the holiday, but together? It may just turn out to be perfect.
Why did you write this book?
We enjoy writing stories set in the community of Spencer with interacting characters, and we thought Christmas stories were in order for the season. Who doesn’t love a Christmas story?
What are you working on at the moment?
All the Aspen Gold authors are working up new stories right now that will be released in 2023.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Cheryl has a story about the youngest Cavanaugh brother, Crosby, and his relationship with traveling nurse, Stella Novak. Sparks fly, but Stella is known to be a heartbreaker.
MA Jewell is hard at work on a heartfelt tale about a rodeo champion taking time from his busy schedule to help out a boy in need of medical treatment and the family that reminds him of his own.
You can watch our Facebook page for announcements about works in progress and new releases: https://www.facebook.com/AspenGoldSeries
Where to buy Christmas Promises
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Cheryl is the author of more than fifty historical and contemporary romances. Her stories have earned numerous awards and are published in over a dozen languages. In describing her stories of second chances and redemption, readers and reviewers use words like, “emotional punch, hometown feel, core values, believable characters and real-life situations.” Her bestselling non-fiction books, Writing With Emotion, Tension & Conflict and Write Smart, Write Happy by Writers Digest Books are available in print and digital.
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Read Christmas Promises the new #HolidayRomance by *lizzie starr, Bernadette Jones, Cheryl StJohn @lizziestarr #RLFblog #SmallTownRomance
This three-story anthology is packed with all the feels, the Spencer atmosphere, and the holiday cheer you’ve come to expect from the Aspen Gold authors. The stories will have you in the mood for Christmas as quickly as you can say Saint Nick.
*lizzie, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Christmas Promises.
Christmas Promises by *lizzie starr, Bernadette Jones, Cheryl StJohn
Genre Romance Short Stories
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PGThe Aspen Gold Series continues with book 21~ Christmas Promises.
The Baby Contract ~ Cheryl St.John
She thought she knew what she was looking for… until what she was looking for found her
Eve Before Christmas~Bernadette Jones
Dreams can come true, on the eve before Christmas.
The Perfect Snow Globe Christmas ~*lizzie starr
Is there such a thing as a perfect Christmas?Why did you write this book?
When a series is set if a small town, there are so many people, and so a wealth of story possibilities. Some stories need longer to tell while others are more suited to shorter tales. Cheryl, Bernadette, and *lizzie had short holiday stories to tell, so this collection was born.
What is your favorite genre to read?
Adding the reading habits of all three authors together, we come up with a list that covers a wide variety of genres. None of us have only one favorite. Reading faves depend on our moods, what we’re writing at the time, and just pure pleasure reading.
What are you working on at the moment?
Along with other projects (Bernadette and *lizzie have other pen names to manage, too) all three of us are working on our Next Aspen Gold books. There’s also rereleases of old favorites and new tales outside of Spencer in the works.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
Our next Aspen Gold books are:
How To Be A Heartbreaker~Cheryl St.John
Right Here Waiting~Bernadette Jones
Anything For Love`*lizzie starrWhere to buy Christmas Promises
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYP7XPY
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
Website www.lizziestarr.com
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Read The Double Keltic Triad by *lizzie starr @lizziestarr #RLFblog #FantasyRomance
It ain’t easy being fey in *lizzie starr’s Double Keltic Triad Box Set. Seven books, seven worlds, seven tales of love.
*lizzie, 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 Double Keltic Triad
The Double Keltic Triad by *lizzie starr
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): M
The Double Keltic Triad is a series of interconnected, stand-alone fantasy romance novels. All 6 books, and a bonus 7th story are included in this set.
It ain’t easy being fey…
By Keltic Design Allyn Keely, Celtic artist and friend of Faerie, finally finds a man she can love. But she’s older than he is and faces the insurmountable task of helping him realize his destiny in the Faerie Otherworld.
Fires of a Keltic Moon Lara Zeroun needs something in her life, so she opens a portal in time and travels to the ancient Highlands. But, how can she become involved with a dark, mysterious man who belongs to another time?
Keltic Flight To the Faerie Gentry of the Otherworld, the fairy wee folk are but a myth and legend. Until the fairy Korin falls in love with a half-Gentry maid. Forced to bargain with an evil king to woo her, he risks discovery, and his life, to fulfill the conditions.
Wild Keltic Carouselle Falling in love was easy. But demons of the past and evil-doers intent on destroying the present tear Carrie and Bryce from their newfound love, throwing them into a world of deception, lies and revenge.
Keltic Dreams A spiritual quest throws Bard, naked and alone, from his world to the desert Sahara. Each grueling step through the shifting sands only adds to his questions and confusion. What did the seven Guardians mean for him to learn in this strange place? Will Kaelea help him discover a way home?
A Faire Keltic Renaissance It ain’t easy being fey… and the subject of prophecy. Three worlds are in peril. A pieced together ancient prophecy might defeat the separate evils, but will it also bring Jayse and Lucidea love?
Bonus story: Prince of Dark Ness An ill-prepared fey prince struggles to protect two worlds and a newfound love from the evil of an ancient fire elemental.
Where to buy The Double Keltic Triad Collection
Universal Buy Link https://books2read.com/doublekeltictriad
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*lizzie always made up games and stories to keep her company. So, a cunning witch lived in Grampa’s weather research station and was only held at bay by waving a certain weed. An ancient road grader morphed into a boat carrying wild adventurers to islands filled with fierce lions and dangerous cannibals, which really looked a lot like sheep.
Now filled with fantasy, love, and romance with a sparkling twist, the stories of her imagination swirl their way into the mundane world.
*lizzie recently retired from her more routine life of being *the Lunch Lady* at a private school. According to the kids, she was ‘the best cooker!’ Yes, she misses the students and teachers, but is delighted now to start her days by telling stories rather than opening cases of chicken nuggets and counting milk cartons.
Her tagline of Author and lunch lady~~what a combination! no longer holds true (which makes her sad because she really liked that one).
Now you’ll know *lizzie by her tales of~~Romance with a sparkling twist~~
Website www.lizziestarr.com
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