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Meet Sir Talon Quereste from The Herald’s Heart #MedievalRomance @RueAllyn #RLFblog
Meet Sir Talon Quereste from The Herald’s Heart.Author Bio
Historical romance author Rue Allyn lives in southeast Michigan with the love of her life and one tyrannical cat, where she works daily on making Happy Ever After come true.About the Book
Title The Herald’s HeartGenre Medieval RomanceBook heat level (based on movie ratings G, PG, PG13, R): RRoyal herald, Sir Talon Quereste could never love an overly adventurous, impulsive, argumentative woman of dubious background who threatens everything he values. Lady Larkin Roshan can only despise a man who would deny her identity and steal her heritage. So why has fate thrown them together to solve the mysteries of the heart?Introducing Sir Talon Quereste
Welcome to Romance Lives Forever! We’re happy to have you here today.Name: Sir Talon QuerestAge: Twenty sixGender: MaleBirthplace: Hawksedge Keep, on the coast of Northumbria near the Scottish borderProfession: Royal HeraldEthnicity/Species (if not human):Describe your body and build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars. I have, according to most women, guinea gold hair and pansy purple eyes. (Snickers) As if any knight would admit to something so effeminate as eyes the color of pansies. My chin is square and my mouth firm-lipped. I’m proud that there’s nothing weak about me, physically or otherwise. I consider myself taller than the average man. Some say I’m too tall. I work hard, so my shoulders are broad, my hips lean, and my legs strong enough to sit a horse from sun up to well past sundown. I’m outside a great deal of the time, so I’m definitely not fair skinned. Is there anything else you’d like to know.Who is the significant other in your life?No one until I met Lady Larkin Rosham. She’s overly adventurous, impulsive, argumentative and not at all the sort of woman I imagined I would love.Please tell us a little about yourself.I’m a complicated man. My origins are not as straightforward as I always believed them to be, but Larkin helped me accept the truth. I get great satisfaction from solving puzzles, as most heralds do, Our service to the king requires that we be able to easily discern truth from lie and make decisions that may affect noble families and the kingdom for years, perhaps centuries, to come.If we could only hear your voice (but not see you) what characteristic would identify you?Smoke, definitely smoke. My voice is deep as a man’s ought to be. However, I often spend weeks in the saddle alone so I’ve developed a very soft rasp.Do you get by, live comfortably, live extravagantly?My service to the king allows me to indulge in pleasures and comforts whenever I have time. Sadly that is not as often as I would like. I have hopes that the king will reward me with a significant holding for the singular service I provided him recentlyWhat inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?That I might not be as good and honorable as I believe myself to be. My father unjustly repudiated me when I was six just after my mother died. Despite the fact that I have little respect or liking for the man, his rejection has always been the source of self-doubt. I have learned to thank him, because his repudiation spurred me to excel. I might not be quite the same man I am today had it not been for his unjust actions.What is your breaking point?Larkin nearly died once. I bargained with God for her life and caused us no end of trouble as a result.What would you like to tell your writer?You should have made Larkin more cooperative, less stubborn, and less impulsive. Honestly what were you thinking to have her as the love of my life?Buy This Book
Publisher http://www.crimsonromance.com/historical-romance-novels/the-knight-chronicles-the-complete-series/Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Heralds-Heart-Rue-Allyn-ebook/dp/B01LOIJSCC/Author Social Media
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The Gentle Knight @ashleyyork1066 #RLFblog #medievalromance
Today’s featured book is The Gentle Knight by Ashley York.The Gentle Knight About the Book
Title The Gentle KnightGenre historical romanceAuthor Ashley YorkBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13A medieval soldier returns home to find his lover died in childbirth just as his own mother had. Believing he is cursed, Peter of Normandy turns from love. When he must give escort to an Irish princess more noble than many knights, he struggles with his decision to live a solitary life. Can he take the chance that his love won’t be a death sentence and possibly make them stronger?Padraig MacNaughton’s death bed decree rips his daughter, Brighit, from the shelter of her protective clan in Ireland. Forced to take vows at a Priory in England, she finds herself in the hands of lecherous mercenaries with their own agendas. Dare she trust the Norman knight to see her safely to her new life as a nun? Even when she finds in him the fulfillment of all she’s ever wanted?Or will honor and duty eclipse their one chance for happiness?Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/1IEBpGaBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1GH0pxfKobo http://bit.ly/1IZcijTAbout the Author
I write medieval romance novels full of passion and intrigue set in 11th and 12th century Ireland, Scotland, and England.Although all my works are fiction, I often like to incorporate authentic places, events, and people to increase the reader’s enjoyment. One of the more valuable lessons I have learned as a writer is the importance of using real history with the flair of artistic license. You’ll discover a world of fiction wrapped around historical people and events!I live in New England with my husband, two cats and a yellow Labrador named Caledonia.Author Social Media
Website http://ashleyyorkauthor.com
Blog http://ashleyyorkauthor.com/blog-2/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ashleyyork1066
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Knight Defender by @RueAllyn #Medieval #RLFBlog
Today’s featured book is Knight Defender by Rue Allyn.
About the Book
Genre Medieval RomanceAuthor Rue AllynBook heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Sent alone to Scotland to wed a wild Scot and serve the needs of her father and her king, Lady Jessamyn intends to escape the marriage and train horses for the good sisters at a nearby nunnery. But her intended is not the wild, boorish monster she imagined – just Baron Raeb MacKai, a man struggling to provide the best for his clan. It could be surprisingly easy to surrender her heart to him, until she learns his plans involve deceiving her family and attacking the king’s ship that bears her brother.
Raeb is done watching everyone he loves live in poverty and despair. His betrothal to a wealthy English heiress will solve a decade of problems, and the Scots’ secret plot to keep King Edward I from getting a foothold on their rugged coastline will secure his family’s future. If he must deny himself the spirited woman who would warm his bed and his heart, so be it.
Neither is willing to give an inch in this clash of loyalties, but can either defend their hearts?Buy This Book
Publisher http://adamsmediastore.com/knight-defender
Amazon http://amazon.com/Knight-Defender-Chronicles-Rue-Allyn-ebook/dp/B01E0JR298About the Author
Author of historical, contemporary and erotic romances, I fell in love with happily ever after the day I heard my first story. (Yes, I was a precocious little brat who read at the age of two, but I could hear much earlier than that.) I studied literature for far too many years before discovering that writing stories was much more fun than analyzing them. Heck, as an author, I get to read the story before anyone else. I am happily married to my sweetheart of many, many years. My husband and I share the home of two cats, who condescend to allow me to feed them and clean their litter box. (The cats only tolerate my husband’s assistance when I am not available.)They occasionally permit me to pet them but demand my love and attention as their right. (Funny, my husband demands the same. Could I be married to my cats? Does that make me a trigamist?) Regardless of my specific relationship status with our cats, I am in awe of their feline ability to dominate with half a glance or a mere twitch of tail. Insatiably curious, an avid reader and traveler, I love to hear from readers about your favorite books and real life adventures. Crazy Cat stories are especially welcome. You can send me your words of wisdom . . . Don’t shake your head at me; all words are wise in one context or another. You can trust me on this; I’m an author. As I was saying, you can send your words of wisdom, humor, and friendship to me at contact@RueAllyn.com. Can’t wait to hear from you.Author Social Media
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Word of Honor a new #medievalromance by @LaurenLinwood #RLFblog
This quick interview includes info about the author, and
introduces the story.About the Author
Lauren Linwood’s historical romances use history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of love. Her romantic suspense novels feature strong heroes and heroines who unite to defeat a clever antagonist and discover a deep, abiding love during their journey.A native Texan, Lauren is an avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan who manages stress by alternating yoga with long walks. She plans to start a support group for Fixer Upper addicts–as soon as she finishes her next piece of dark chocolate.Interview with Lauren Linwood
Why did you write
this book?I have always enjoyed reading books in a series, but I had
never written a series of my own. I decided after nine standalone romances that
creating a series would be my next creative challenge. It’s a lot to keep up
with, but I am finding the process truly satisfying.What is your favorite
genre to read?I enjoy thrillers that have some type of historical
connection. Steve Berry and Brad Meltzer do a fabulous job of weaving history
into action-packed stories that keep a reader guessing till the very end.Who is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own)?I’m a true Pride and Prejudice fan, so Elizabeth Bennet is
my favorite heroine, as she is for many readers and writers of romance. Lizzy
is intelligent, compassionate, loyal, witty, charming, and feisty–everything I
love in a heroine.What are you working
on at the moment, and will see from you in coming months?My Knights of Valor series is claiming all my attention
these days! Every book will have a connection to Word of Honor’s hero, Geoffrey
de Montfort. Geoffrey’s best friend (and cousin) is the focus of Marked by
Honor, releasing in July, and his niece is featured in Code of Honor, coming in
October. Three more books from this medieval historical romance series will be
released in 2017 that will be the stories of Geoffrey’s other niece and two of
his children.Please tell us about
your latest book.Merryn Mantel and Geoffrey de Montfort have loved each other
since childhood. Once betrothed, Geoffrey leaves for the wars in France for
five long years. Upon his return, the two marry and spend one blissful night
consummating their love and making plans for their future.But her new husband vanishes the next day without a trace.
Merryn grieves for almost seven years–and then Geoffrey returns to her–changed
from the boy and man she knew and worshipped. This stranger refuses to reveal
where he has been and why he stayed away for so long.Will her husband’s silence create a rift too large to heal,
or can Merryn and Geoffrey recapture the love they once shared?About the Book
Title: Word of Honor, Book 1 in the Knights of Valor seriesGenre: medieval historical romanceAuthor: Lauren LinwoodBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Buy This Book
Publisher: http://windtreepress.com/portfolio/word-of-honor/Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Word-Honor-Knights-Valor-Book-ebook/dp/B01BMZSOEK/Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/word-of-honor-lauren-linwood/1123406891?ean=2940152795554Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1084032661Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/word-of-honor-4Author Social Media
Website: http://www.laurenlinwood.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/LaurenLinwoodFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwoodAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Linwood/e/B00CSSG8BC/ -
The Gentle Knight @ashleyyork1066 #RLFblog #medievalromance
Today’s featured book is The Gentle Knight by Ashley York.About the Book
The Gentle Knight Title The Gentle KnightGenre historical romanceAuthor Ashley YorkBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13A medieval soldier returns home to find his lover died in childbirth
just as his own mother had. Believing he is cursed, Peter of Normandy turns from
love. When he must give escort to an Irish princess more noble than many knights,
he struggles with his decision to live a solitary life. Can he take the chance that
his love won’t be a death sentence and possibly make them stronger?Padraig MacNaughton’s death bed decree rips his daughter, Brighit,
from the shelter of her protective clan in Ireland. Forced to take vows at a Priory
in England, she finds herself in the hands of lecherous mercenaries with their own
agendas. Dare she trust the Norman knight to see her safely to her new life as a
nun? Even when she finds in him the fulfillment of all she’s ever wanted?Or will honor and duty eclipse their one chance for happiness?Buy This Book
Amazon http://amzn.to/1IEBpGaBarnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1GH0pxfKobo http://bit.ly/1IZcijTAbout the Author
I write medieval romance novels full of passion and intrigue
set in 11th and 12th century Ireland, Scotland, and England.Although all my works are fiction, I often like to incorporate
authentic places, events, and people to increase the reader’s enjoyment. One of
the more valuable lessons I have learned as a writer is the importance of using
real history with the flair of artistic license. You’ll discover a world of fiction
wrapped around historical people and events!I live in New England with my husband, two cats and a yellow
Labrador named Caledonia.Author Social Media
Website http://ashleyyorkauthor.com
Blog http://ashleyyorkauthor.com/blog-2/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ashleyyork1066
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ashley.york.7796
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyyork1066/
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7555322.Ashley_York
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A Knight for Kallen @LaurenLinwood #RLFblog #medievalromance #RLFblog
Lauren Linwood author of A Knight for Kallen answers five easy
questions to help readers get to know her better.Author Bio
Lauren Linwood’s historical romances use history as a backdrop to place her characters in extraordinary circumstances, where their intense desire for one another grows into the treasured gift of love. Her romantic suspense novels feature strong heroes and heroines who unite to defeat a clever antagonist and discover a deep, abiding love during their journey.A native Texan, Lauren is an avid reader, moviegoer, and sports fan who manages stress by alternating yoga with long walks. She plans to start a support group for House Hunters addicts—as soon as she finishes her next piece of dark chocolate.What’s your favorite down-home
family style meal?I’ve got to go old school here—meatloaf, mashed potatoes,
and green beans. And a brownie accompanied by a scoop of ice cream would
certainly top things off right!What is your go-to meal
when you dine out?Tex-Mex is my favorite, but if I can stick some shrimp
inside those enchiladas? Magic!Describe the perfect vacation.I love a mix of sightseeing and relaxation. I had a friend
who just completed this same vacation, and I think I’d like to copy her. She and
her husband flew to London with another couple and did tons of sightseeing, and
then they did a walking tour through the Cotswolds. Their luggage was sent
ahead each morning, and they walked about 10 miles a day for 4 days, taking
their time to see the countryside and stop in at local pubs along the way.Tell us about your
favorite toy as a child.It has to be my blue bicycle. I would jump on it and be
transported to another world. I felt independent and free when I rode it.When you read for pleasure,
what kind of books do you choose?I crave thrillers! Especially if they have a twist of
history in them. Steve Berry and Brad Meltzer are great about mixing those two
things into an action-packed thrill ride.About the Book
Title: A Knight for KallenGenre: medieval historical romanceAuthor: Lauren LinwoodBook heat level (based on movie ratings):PG13Kallen de Mangeron grew up in a convent, her noble family
never knowing of her birth. When a new Mother Superior informs them of her
existence, they send trusted knight Griffith Sommersby to escort her home.Griffith’s heart broke when he lost his wife and infant son
during childbirth, and he’s kept his feelings locked away from the world—until
he meets Kallen. He soon learns her dark secret—that she sees auras around
people—which allows her insight into their actions and personalities.Now Quentin, bastard brother to the king, decides to harness
Kallen’s gift in a plot to win the throne. Will Quentin successfully use a
kidnapped Kallen as his political pawn, or will Griffith be able to stop him
before Kallen changes the course of England’s history?Buy This Book
Publisher: Soul Mate PublishingAmazon: http://amzn.com/B015JB79KIAuthor Social Media
Website: http://www.laurenlinwood.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/LaurenLinwoodFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/laurenlinwoodAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Linwood/e/B00CSSG8BC/