• Free Book Friday

    It’s #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever featuring Claire Gem @gemwriter #romance #RLFblog

    It's #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever featuring Claire Gem @gemwriter #romance #RLFblogIt’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us for a collection of free reads and downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is The Heart Teaches Best by Claire Gem. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some KindleUnlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

    When you sign up for a newsletter, you are signing up ONLY for that author’s newsletter, not a list of authors who will all then email you. You can unsubscribe at any time, however, please do not mark these emails as spam. When you sign up, you give your permission for the author to email you. Thank you, and enjoy the books!

    Hearts Unloched by Claire Gem

    A psychic interior designer reluctantly agrees to renovate a sexy investor’s abandoned hotel on a lake rumored to have once been the mob’s body dumping ground.
    Interior designer Kate Bardach loves her single girl’s lifestyle—living in Manhattan and spending weekends at her lake house. She’s passionate about her career, reinventing old buildings. But there are some projects she can’t take on because of the spirits trapped there. Kate is psychic—she sees dead people.
    Marco Lareci is one of Wall Street’s most successful investment brokers who’s achieved all of his life’s goals—except for finding his soulmate. His latest project, an abandoned resort on Loch Sheldrake, needs a savvy designer to transform the crumbling complex into a boutique hotel. When Marco meets Kate, he can’t believe his luck. She’s the perfect match for his business and his heart.
    Marco’s body excites Kate even more than does his renovation project. But the haunting there, a bonafide poltergeist, affects her on an intensely personal level. Kate’s aunt disappeared from the place fifty years ago.
    Will the spirit doom Kate and Marco’s love, or drive them closer together?
    Download your copy here: http://eepurl.com/burn4f
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    It's #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever with Bonnie Edwards #romance #RLFblogPerdition House by Bonnie Edwards

    Welcome to Perdition House: a house of sin, secrets, and seduction.
    Sometimes ghost stories are naughty and erotic…
    Faye Grantham inherits Perdition House, her family’s secret shame, and expects to sell the property and marry her fiancé.
    Trapped in the bordello for decades, the spirits of the women who worked there tell their stories to Faye in dreams.
    The “girls” control Faye’s libido, influence her decisions and drive her into the arms of two very different men.
    Liam Watson wears comfort like most men wear cologne. With an interest in adventurous sex, he’s more man than he first seems.
    Mark McLeod is a strong, decisive businessman who was not meant to be more than a one-night stand. But Mark hopes to continue Faye’s lessons in sensuality.
    Enthralled by the mansion Faye’s must re-examine her engagement, her business decisions, and her beliefs.
    As the spirits reveal themselves one by one, Faye learns how they came to Perdition House, why they joined the women there and some of the secrets that a high-class bordello could hold.
    But can decades-old secrets affect Faye’s life today?
    Download your copy here: https://books2read.com/Perdition-House-Part-1
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    It's #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever with MJ Schiller #romance #RLFblogThe Heart Teaches Best by MJ Schiller

    *This book is part of a collection not a series, different characters, different settings. They all center around people with “real” jobs, (teachers, firemen, construction workers, roadies…) unlike my other collections which feature rock stars and royalty. They can be read in any order.*
    He’s the cop…
    Cooper Sullivan is the cop in charge of investigating a murder outside of a Los Angeles night club. The famous romance author, Sydney Essex, has been found strangled in the parking lot. When the young officer returns to the scene of the crime the night after the murder, he gets involved in a fight in order to protect a woman, who he realizes afterward, is the victim’s sister. Soon he finds himself torn by his attraction to the irresistible blond teacher, and his need to maintain a professional distance.
    She’s the teacher…
    Laney Essex is distraught over her sister’s death, so the high school English teacher returns to the bar where the crime occurred to find answers. To her dismay, she is only left with more questions, many centered on her developing relationship with Cooper Sullivan. Is the pull she’s feeling towards him reciprocated, or is the handsome detective only showing her professional courtesy, or, perhaps, even pity?
    …but he’s the one teaching her lessons of the heart.
    When Laney receives a threatening phone call from Sydney’s murderer, it quickly becomes evident that the man who killed her sister is after her, too. Can Cooper figure out who the killer is before it’s too late? And if he does solve the case, will it just be another file stamped “CLOSED” in red and locked away in a drawer, or will the sparks that have been flying between the two finally ignite?
    Download your copy here: https://mybook.to/TheHeartTeachesBest
    Free on KindleUnlimited

    Secret Escort by Kathy Kulig

    It's #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever with Kathy Kulig #romance #RLFblogMariko Maguire refuses to let another man break her heart. So why not indulge in a sexual fantasy? If she’s daring enough, she’ll abandon prior commitments, shed inhibitions for one wickedly lustful evening in an adult club with two very different but sexy men.
    Justin is a college professor who’s confronting secrets and regrets from his past. He awakens the potent heat of desire within Mariko. He wants her, but is she ready for what he has in mind? Carter, a commercial pilot, is always looking for a new sexual adventure and more than willing to be Mariko’s escort. A ménage is their kinky plan, but what happens when love gets tossed into the middle?
    As one passionate night takes an unexpected turn, whose heart will break and who will walk away from their naughty encounter at Dark Odyssey?
    Download your copy here: http://smarturl.it/KathysHotNews
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    Marrying Mr Wrong by Robin Michaela

    It's #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever with Robin Michaela #romance #RLFblogSarah Burkes is too busy to date, much less marry. So when she wakes up with an incredibly sexy, naked man in her bed and a wedding ring on her finger, she knows it’s a Big Mistake. She went to Isla del Tesoro to be a bridesmaid, not a bride.
    Ryder Evans is stunned to awaken with a beautiful new wife by his side. Especially since she’s a woman he doesn’t even remember. The last thing he recalls is being the best man at his brother’s wedding, yet this woman is wearing a wedding ring. And so is he.
    No matter how attracted they are to each other, Sarah and Ryder know their marriage can’t last. As soon as they get back from the island, they’re getting a quick divorce.
    But a week in paradise might change everything. It might just turn Mr. Wrong into Mr. Exactly Right.
    This is a steamy romance novelette meant for readers 18+.
    Download your copy here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/k0tdlw0uwi
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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle AllenIt's #FreeBookFriday on Romance Lives Forever with Kayelle Allen #romance #RLFblog

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
    Download your copy here: https://kayelleallen.com/bro
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    Cover model for Endure: Nik Nitsvetov (courtesy of DepositPhotos.com)

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  • Contemporary

    What will you #Read this weekend? How about free books? @AdrianaKraft #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog

    It’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us for a collection of free books and downloads. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured book is Hook Ups by Adriana Kraft. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to FreeBook Friday

    What will you #Read this weekend? How about free books? @AdrianaKraft #FreeBookFriday #RLFblogEach week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some KindleUnlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

    When you sign up for a newsletter, you are signing up ONLY for that author’s newsletter, not a list of authors who will all then email you. You can unsubscribe at any time, however, please do not mark these emails as spam. When you sign up, you give your permission for the author to email you. Thank you, and enjoy the books!

    Hook Ups (Swinging Games Book 2) by Adriana Kraft

    Friends with benefits —a brand new world opens up for Jen and Brett Andrews in the enticing but unpredictable world of swinging. Will Pam and Rick be all they’ve hoped for? Will Tom and Linda disappear after chatting them up? What about Carl and Alice? Fantasies and new hookups fuel the fire of lust and excitement, but what will happen to their marriage?

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    Alien Contact for Idiots by Edward Hoornaert

    Science Fiction Romance
    What’s a woman gonna do when she’s quarantined with an out-of-this-world alien?

    When Native Americans from an alternate timeline move their huge island nation to our Earth, Seattle biologist Ell Harmon makes the first alien contact with Prince Tro Eaglesbrood. She yearns to help the technologically advanced newcomers settle peacefully…if that’s truly what they seek. While she and Tro are quarantined together, the world holds its breath, wondering if the aliens are refugees or invaders. She’s in the best position to judge whether their goodwill is honest or a trick, but how can she reassure anyone about them when she fears Tro is seducing her solely for the good of his kingdom?

    Download your copy here: http://eepurl.com/Psqmn
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    Secret Crush by Victoria Pinder

    Romantic Suspense
    For some, joining the FBI is a long-term goal. For billionaire John Morgan, joining the Bureau is a stepping stone to proving his father is culpable for his sister’s death. After his estranged father dies, John is forced to return home and face the ghosts of his past. That proves to be more difficult than he could have ever imagined.

    Alice Collins lives a peaceful life. As a farmer’s daughter, she knows what it’s like to work hard for what you want. After losing her best friend under inexplicable circumstances, her world viewpoint shifted until her small town sensibilities convinced her to attend Mr. Morgan’s funeral.

    Soon, the past and the present collide and Alice is caught in the crosshairs. John comes to her aid, complicating matters for both of them.

    Can a handsome billionaire on a vendetta truly fall for a small town girl or does he have something else in mind? Can a small town girl, if she gives her heart to him, ever fit in the House of Morgan?

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    Risking Her Heart by Laura Hayley-McNeil

    Hollywood producer Trent Parker has one goal – to own the film option for the breakout novel Sunset in Maui. His problem? Charisse Whitloch. She’ll do anything to produce the film. Trent can stop her, but not without getting close to her, a bond he can’t risk.
    Charisse has found the film project that will prove she’s her own woman. One person stands in her way – Trent Parker. She’s faced opposition before, but she isn’t prepared for Trent. Can her charm soften Trent’s heart of stone?
    Trent’s defenses against Charisse crumble – loving her will heal the darkness in his soul and open the door to a secret he buried long ago. When Charisse is threatened, she and Trent face her adversaries. They piece together a plot more sinister than any Hollywood movie, but the key to their survival lies in Trent’s past – the key that will lead to Trent’s destruction.
    Download your weekend read here: https://dashboard.bookfunnel.com/books/46473
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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle Allen

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
    Download your copy: https://kayelleallen.com/bro
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    Cover model for Endure: Nik Nitsvetov (courtesy of DepositPhotos.com)

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  • Quick and Fun,  Suspense

    Hidden Danger by Jennifer Pierce @JennPierce82 #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Jennifer Pierce, 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 book.

    Hidden Danger by Jennifer Pierce

    Genre Inspirational Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
    All Maggie Jones wants to do is sell her late father’s property and get out of Whitehaven, Texas as fast as possible—before she runs into the one man she’s spent the past six years avoiding. Someone has other plans for her, though. Sinister plans. And when a seemingly harmless act of vandalism turns into a series of menacing threats, she has no choice but to turn to last person on earth she wants to see for help.
    Sheriff Cody Smith never expected to see Maggie again, especially after he’d broken her heart all those years ago. Maybe this is the second chance he’s always wanted. But when he realizes Maggie’s in grave danger, he intends to keep her safe at all costs. With lines from an old nursery rhyme as their only clue, he needs to find out who’s behind this deadly game before the rhyme ends and Maggie’s time runs out. Can he protect her, catch the bad guy, and make amends for past wrongs? Or will old wounds get in the way?

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
    Officially, no. I have two contracts for romantic suspense books. I do have a couple plain romance ones started and an idea for a science fiction type.
    How do you come up with ideas?
    They just pop in my head. Hidden Danger started with a small scene, the part where Maggie sees Cody again after running from town. The story developed from there.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?
    Telling a story and making my characters real and relatable.
    When did you write your first book?
    Hidden Danger is my first book. Unless you count the children’s book I had to write in the 6th grade for an assignment.

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace
    Black or red? Black
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton
    Ocean or mountains? Ocean
    City life or country life? Country life
    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home
    Dogs or cats? Dogs

    Where to buy Hidden Danger

    Publisher Anaiah Press
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07937X2SX/

    Jennifer Pierce Social Media

    Jennifer Pierce currently lives in Arkansas with her husband and two children. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and River Valley Writers, where she serves as secretary.
    Blog https://lovereadwriterepeat.wordpress.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/JennPierce82
    Facebook https://facebook.com/JenniferPierceauthor
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Pierce/e/B0794R6C1J/

     

  • Book Release,  Suspense

    Indulgence and Temperance by Faye Hall @FayeHall79 #RLFblog #Historical #RomanticSuspense

    Indulgence and Temperance by Faye Hall @FayeHall79 #RLFblog #Historical #RomanticSuspenseFaye Hall, 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 book.

    Indulgence and Temperance

    Genre Historical Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Beth Meridian has returned home, hoping to leave her sordid past behind her and settle into a quiet life. When her childhood friend, Hannah Raeburn, offers her a place to stay, Beth knows it won’t be long until she runs into Hannah’s brother, Daniel. What she doesn’t expect is for him to reignite feelings deep in her heart, reminding her of the kiss they shared before she left town.
    Daniel Raeburn’s past is scandalous, his sinful indulgences allowing him more wealth than he could ever need. Still, he wants more, and his gluttonous appetite for wealth and women leads him to buy into a partnership at the local hellfire club.
    When Hannah goes missing, Beth and Daniel follow her trail through the Australian outback. Witnessing the womanizer Daniel is, Beth flees on a cattle train headed north. Desperate to explain his actions, Daniel follows her.
    Arriving in the small town of Jarvisfield, Daniel is shocked to learn that Beth is now the owner of the largest cattle company in the area. He’s even more shocked to discover that the preacher controlling the town, and stealing from the townspeople, is his once business partner William Maxon. He’s convinced this man is also responsible for his sister’s disappearance. When he learns William has Beth picked out as his next victim, Daniel knows he must do whatever it takes to make her listen to the truth. But she has no interest in hearing anything he has to say.
    Faced with losing the two women he loves, Daniel is forced to choose between their freedom and the possessions and wealth he has hoarded over the years. But even if he gives it all up, he still might lose everything.
    What’s your favorite down-home family style meal?
    Shepherd’s Pie
    What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
    Prawn Cutlets
    Describe the perfect vacation.
    Staying at Whitsunday Sands resort in Bowen, Queensland, Australia with my hubby and a few bottles of wine.
    What are your hobbies?
    I love gardening and cooking.
    What kinds of things do you read when you’re researching a new book?
    Lots of local history books and journals. Also google pages about historical Queensland hotels and taverns. I tend to also research natural poisons that are toxic to humans.

    Where to buy Indulgence and Temperance

    Publisher http://beachwalkpress.com/indulgence-and-temperance/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Z3K6JY/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/indulgence-and-temperance-faye-hall/1127820229
    iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/author/faye-hall/id1104960880?mt=11
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/indulgence-and-temperance
    BookStrand http://www.bookstrand.com/indulgence-and-temperance

    Faye Hall Social Media

    Come on a journey with me through 19th century North Queensland, Australian and explore the passions and hardships of unique characters.
    There is corruption, deceit and murder, as well as cattle rustlers, slave traders and hell fire clubs. Explore townships of Jarvisfield and Inkerman, as well as Ravenswood and Bowen. One book even incorporates my great grandmothers cattle station ‘Inkerman Downs Station’.
    As well as an author, I am also the most spoilt wife in the world, and a very contented mother.
    Come and discover all the passion and drama of North Queensland history with me.
    Website https://www.faye-hall.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/FayeHall79
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fayehallromanceauthor/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com.au/fayehall79/pins/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6882637.Faye_Hall
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Faye-Hall/e/B00DPIMSMW/

     

  • Free Book Friday

    Grab a Free Book and #Read this weekend @mjschiller #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog

    IGrab a Free Book and #Read this weekend #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog MJ Schillert’s #FreeBook Friday on RLFblog! Join us and pick up free book. All genres and heat levels. This week’s featured free book is Leap into the Knight by MJ Schiller. Bookmark this site so you don’t miss a thing.

    Welcome to Free Book Friday

    Each week, you’ll find free books to download and read. Some are straight up giveaways, some KindleUnlimited, others are Kindle Select, and some are free with newsletter sign up. Always a mix of genres and heat levels. These free deals may be limited in time, so please be sure to check prices before clicking the final buy button.

    When you sign up for a newsletter, you are signing up ONLY for that author’s newsletter, not a list of authors who will all then email you. You can unsubscribe at any time, however, please do not mark these emails as spam. When you sign up, you give your permission for the author to email you. Thank you, and enjoy your free book!

    Leap into the Knight by MJ Schiller

    Sir Darius Lee is a Knight of the High Order.
    But when Darius discovers a stranger in his room in the middle of the night, and the intruder turns out to be a beautiful woman, he begins to question how he is meant to live his life.
    Princess Megan of Bethyea is being held captive.
    But when two knights help her to escape and bring her back to her home planet, she finds the home she knew no longer exists.
    When The Council of Twelve questions Darius about his relationship with Maggie, she tries to flee from The Academy of the High Order to prevent him from losing his knighthood.
    Will Darius and Orion find Maggie before she leaves Albion? And if they do, how can they face the decision of The Council? And what about the feelings Orion has developed for the princess?
    Download your free book: https://myBook.to/LeapIntoTheKnight
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    Daron’s Guitar Chronicles by Cecilia TanGrab a Free Book and #Read this weekend #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog Cecilia Tan

    Sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Coming out and coming of age in the days of AIDS, MTV, Reaganomics, and Just Say No.
    Daron Marks is a young guitar player with a dream, make it big like the guys he grew up idolizing in New Jersey–or at least escape his dysfunctional family. He makes it as far as music school in Rhode Island, and the rock clubs of Boston beckon him. But it’s hard to succeed from the closet.
    Ziggy Ferias is an art school dropout who dreams of fame. One day he sees a guitarist busking in the park, and his entire vision of his future changes.
    A story of how finding one’s self is key to finding love, and loving one’s self is key to loving another.
    Winner of the Rose and Bay Award for Crowdfunded Fiction!
    “For me, Daron is one of those rare fictional characters that I have a hard time believing does not actually exist on the physical plane. He is just too real. Part of it is that Daron is only a couple of years older than me and the way the 80s are brought to life here reminds me very much of my own coming of age: the musical references, the language, the AIDS scare, the technology, the hair… Most of all, though, it is the fact that Daron is an extremely well written character. He grows and changes and engages.”
    — Gay Book Reviews
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    Grab a Free Book and #Read this weekend #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog Effrosyni MoschoudiThe Ebb (The Lady of the Pier series, Book 1) by Effrosyni Moschoudi

    When Sofia falls in love, a mourning spirit begins to haunt her…
    Corfu, 1987
    On a long holiday with her grandparents, Sofia Aspioti meets Danny Markson, a charming flirt who makes her laugh. Although she tries to keep him at arm’s length, worried that village gossip will get back to her strict family, she falls desperately in love. That’s when strange dreams about Brighton’s West Pier and a woman dressed in black begin to haunt her. Who is this grieving woman? And how is her lament related to Sofia’s feelings for Danny?
    Brighton, 1937
    Dreaming of wealth and happiness, Laura Mayfield arrives in Brighton to pursue a new life. She falls for Christian Searle, a happy-go-lucky stagehand at the West Pier theatre, but when she’s offered a chance to perform there, her love for him is put to the test. Charles Willard, a wealthy aristocrat, is fascinated by her and pursues her relentlessly. Will Laura choose love…or money?
    “Ms. Moschoudi is proving to be a skilled storyteller who takes her readers on a wonderful ride.”
    ~David M. Wind, author of Queen of Knights
    “Reading Ms Moschoudi’s work is like visiting a friend. You are so wrapped up in the story that you don’t want it to end!”
    The Ebb is a feel good, summer holiday read. Its two timelines begin to merge in The Flow and finally become one story in The Storm. Although The Ebb creates a strong premise for the rest of the series it has a satisfactory ending and can be an enjoyable standalone read. Download it and escape to a Greek island paradise today!
    Download your free book: http://bit.ly/1WM8BRy
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    Visions by Janell MichaelsGrab a Free Book and #Read this weekend #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog Lisa Logan

    Her “gift” turns a hot movie star into a real-life hero…
    Actor Trenton Dane is researching his next role when he bumps into a beautiful stranger—and suddenly develops her psychic powers. When she disappears in the crowd, he is left with dreams of her that he can’t shake, and questions he believes only she can answer.
    Single mom Glory Windsor thought her curse was gone forever until the gorgeous movie star somehow reawakened it. Despite trying to hide from him as well as her power, Trenton finds her. He must help her overcome her fears in order to fulfill his premonitions of their future…as well as try and save Glory and her child from danger.
    He will fail at least one of these tasks. Can he succeed in the other?
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    Grab a Free Book and #Read this weekend #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog Claire GemA Taming Season by Claire Gem

    A scarred widow heads to picturesque Lake George, NY to heal. What she finds is the chance for the summer fling of her life—but is she ready?
    Manhattan domestic violence counselor Zoe Anderson is going on the most important vacation of her life.
    Before she can move on, help other women, Zoe needs to heal herself. Her Cinderella life shattered three years ago one fateful night, leaving her a young widow, scarred inside and out. In an attempt to reclaim her life, bury her demons, and save her job, Zoe sets out for picturesque Lake George to claim the treasured family cottage she recently inherited. The place where she found happiness—before. Reboot, restore to an earlier time.
    What she finds is a rundown shack.
    The neighboring resort mogul, Jason Rolland, whisks in to her rescue, insisting Zoe stay at his upscale Lakeview Lodge. The wealthy, handsome star of his own radio show, Jason’s Lair, is a terminal bachelor. But Jason figures he might use the gifts God gave him to convince the sexy redheaded stranger to give up the crumbling eye-sore next door. A challenge he’s definitely up for. He’s been trying to buy the cabin—and demolish it—for years: the last reminder of his own tragic, childhood memories.
    Zoe can’t deny her attraction to the tall, dark-haired Jason with his pool-water blue eyes. Definitely fling material—if she can just get past those flashbacks from the night everything changed. And the knowledge that when it comes to happy-ever-after, you usually don’t get a second chance. Hardly possible with the Tiger of Jason’s Lair.
    What Jason doesn’t figure on is Zoe’s charms melting his emotional armor. But with his reputation, can he ever win her heart? Can a tiger really change his stripes? Or will their pasts come back to bite them both?
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    Endure, Illustrated Quotes of Pietas by Kayelle AllenGrab a Free Book and #Read this weekend #FreeBookFriday #RLFblog Kayelle Allen

    Illustrated Book
    What does the most dangerous man in the galaxy have to say about enduring?
    Known to other immortals as the Bringer of Chaos, Pietas is the most powerful of all the Ultras. This 7′ tall warrior has platinum hair and eyes the color of raw turquoise. His beauty is legendary. So is his prowess at war. A scientist, brilliant strategist, and passionate lover, this immortal understands the need to accept what life throws his way, to embrace change, and take destiny into his own hands.
    Thirty beautifully illustrated quotes.
    You’ll get 3 other free books plus other exclusive content for members only.
    Download your free book: https://kayelleallen.com/bro
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    Cover model for Endure: Nik Nitsvetov (courtesy of DepositPhotos.com)

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  • Character Sketch,  Suspense

    Introducing Jake Carrington from All the Deadly Lies, by Marian Lanouette @AuthorMarian #RLFblog #Thriller

    Let’s meet Jake Carrington from All the Deadly Lies, a thriller, by Marian Lanouette. 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 story your author wrote.

    Hi Kayelle, thank you for hosting us today.

    All the Deadly Lies

    Genre Thriller
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Homicide detective Jake Carrington takes murder personally…
    The victim was bludgeoned, stripped, and left for dead. Shanna Wagner deserves justice—and there’s no better cop than Lieutenant Jake Carrington to find her killer. The brutality of the crime reminds Jake of his sister’s murder seventeen years ago, and the remorseless man responsible, now up for parole.
    Then another woman is killed—and Jake goes dangerously close to the edge. He’ll have to face his personal demons and focus his formidable skills if he hopes to stop a vicious murderer from striking again—and hold on to his career, and his life…

    Introducing Jake Carrington

    Please tell me about yourself.
    Age: 32
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Wilkesbury, CT
    Profession: Homicide Cop
    Ethnicity: Irish American
    What do you look like?
    I’m six one, a hundred and seventy five pounds, with green eyes, and reddish brown hair with a sturdy medium build. In cop speak I’d be 6’1″, 175, green/chestnut, medium/solid.
    Who is the significant other in your life?
    Mia Andrews
    Please tell us about your education.
    I studied criminal justice at UConn in CT. I had attended there on a full sports scholarship. In my senior year I had an offer to play for my favorite team but turned them down. I had decided after my sister’s murder to follow in my father’s footsteps and become a cop.
    Do you see morality as black-and-white, or with shades of gray?
    I think it’s pretty cut and dry. That said, the job taught me there’s shades of gray.
    If someone from your past showed up, who would you most NOT want it to be, and why?
    That’s easy, but every few years I have to face him down when I attend his parole hearings with the pictures of my sister’s crime scene. It’s George Spaulding. That murdering no good son of a…
    What is your biggest need?
    Peace, which seems to elude me.
    What would help you face hardship and meet any challenge?
    My partner and best friend Louie Romanelli and his wife have been with me throughout most my life and have carried me in times of despair.
    If you could make any one thing happen, what would it be?
    I was a selfish teenager. I couldn’t wait to meet up with my girlfriend and turned down my sister who had asked for a ride to her friend’s house.

    I’d turn the clock back and give Eva the ride she had asked for that fateful day.

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    Marian Lanouette

    A self-described tough blonde from Brooklyn, Marian Lanouette grew up as one of ten children. As far back as she could remember Marian loved to read. She was especially intrigued by the Daily News crime reports. Tragically, someone she knew was murdered. The killer never found.
    Her Jake Carrington thriller are inspired by her admiration for police work, her experience in working a crematorium, and her desire to write books where good prevails, even in the darkest times. Marian lives in New England with her husband.

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