• Book Release,  Suspense

    Cezanne’s Ghost by Rolynn Anderson @rolynnanderson #RLFblog #suspense

    Cezanne's Ghost by Rolynn Anderson @rolynnanderson #RLFblog #suspenseWelcome Rolynn Anderson, author of Cezanne’s Ghost, a new Romantic Suspense.

    Why did you write this book?

    Cezanne’s Ghost actually helped me launch this story. My husband and I spent a month in an apartment Paul Cezanne (1836-1906) occupied when he lived in Aix-en-Provence, France. The city of Aix is brimming with reminders of the artist, including his workshop, his favorite restaurants, and, of course, displays of his art, everywhere. When I was on the train to Aix, a woman caught my eye, and she became Aline, my heroine in the novel

    Cezanne’s Ghost

    Three young American women vanish in Aix-en-Provence, France. Is their tour guide, Leon Beaudet to blame? When the American Consulate collars Leon as a suspect, his only recourse is to clear his name. Danger comes when his new tour group includes Aline Kerig, as beautiful and carefree as the three missing tourists. Leon is fascinated and puzzled by Aline even while he fears for her safety. When she refuses to go back to the States, Leon, the FBI, and the French police must include Aline on a hunt for the lost women. Can Leon guard Aline, find his lost tourists, and save his reputation?
    Genre: Romantic Suspense, International mystery, FBI agent, Contemporary
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074X7QXGJ/
    For a sample of these two characters, I have a free short story (Christmas theme) on my website: https://www.rolynnanderson.com
    What is your favorite genre to read?
    I enjoy escaping into an intriguing suspense novel, spiked with romance. That’s why I write stories in the genre. But I also enjoy brilliantly-written literary fiction.
    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
    Ethan from James Michener’s Winter of Our Discontent. A well-drawn character beset with moral dilemmas; one of Michener’s best.
    What are you working on at the moment?
    Fire is Nice is set in Sequoia/Kings National Park. The problem is poaching; my Law Enforcement Ranger, Sable Chisholm, is determined to collar the robbers, but she’s suffered an unusual injury while on duty that complicates her life and makes us wonder if she’s up to the job.
    What books will we see from you in coming months?
    Expect Fire is Nice in early 2018.

    Rolynn Anderson Social Media

    Scandinavian, Army Brat, Wife, English Teacher, High School Principal, Golfer, Boater, World Traveler, Author. With her experiences, Rolynn Anderson is fairly bursting with stories about extraordinary people and amazing settings, real and contrived. Now add her competitive nature and her love of ‘the makeover.’ As a principal, she and the staff she hired, opened a cutting-edge high school; as co-captain with her husband on INTREPID, she cruises from Washington State to Alaska and back. As a writer, she delights in creating imperfect characters faced with extraordinary, transforming challenges. Her hope: You’ll devour her ‘makeover’ suspense novels in the wee hours of the morning, because her stories, settings and characters, capture your imagination and your heart.
    Website / Blog https://www.rolynnanderson.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/rolynnanderson
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolynn-Anderson/188767867821613

  • Quick and Fun,  Suspense

    Puzzle House by Lillian Duncan @lillianduncan #RLFblog #suspense

    Lillian Duncan, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. After we talk, I’ll ask for your bio and social media. Let’s jump in to a Quick and Fun answer session.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?
    I mostly write suspense and mystery with some romance thrown in. Puzzle House is my first foray into women’s fiction.
    How do you come up with ideas?
    Anywhere and anyplace! I’ve gotten ideas from TV talk shows, or a certain scene will pop into my head. And one of my books was even from a dream I had.
    What is the single most important part of writing for you?
    The story. I love putting my characters in tough situations and then they have to find a way out of it.
    When did you write your first book?
    I wrote my first book at the age of 40 but it was never published—that’s a good thing!

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace
    Black or red? Red
    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Cotton or flannel
    Ocean or mountains? Both
    City life or country life? Definitely country life
    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home with my hubby.
    Dogs or cats? Dogs—and parrots.
    Tell us about Puzzle House
    Puzzle House by Lillian Duncan
    Life isn’t a box of candy—it’s a puzzle! Rachel Summers is all about Rachel Summers…until the day she crashes headlong into a semi-truck.
    As her life hangs in the balance, she has a visitor who asks a very simple question. Does she want to be healed or to be a healer? She makes her choice, but the journey doesn’t go quite the way she expected.
    And so Rachel now runs The Puzzle House. Every guest is different and yet the same. They all come to the Puzzle House for one reason and one reason only—to be healed. Sometimes they receive their miracle, and sometimes they discover there’s more than one kind of healing.
    Nia is a fifteen-year-old African-American girl who is dying. The doctors have told her there is nothing else to be done. No more treatments. No more hope. No more life. And she’s angry about that. Very angry. Against her wishes, Nia’s aunt brings her to The Puzzle House.
    Together, Nia and Rachel will take a journey that will change both their lives.
    Genre Women’s fiction
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): G
    Publisher Harbourlight Books
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Puzzle-House-Lillian-Duncan-ebook/dp/B0751H7B4X/
    Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/puzzle-house-lillian-duncan/1127012502

    Lillian Duncan Social Media

    Lillian is a multi-published author who lives in the middle of Ohio Amish country with her husband and a menagerie of pets. She was a speech pathologist for more than 34 years but retired in 2012 after being diagnosed with brain tumors as a result of Neurofibromatosis Type 2. As an educator, speech pathologist, and a writer, she believes in the power of words to transform lives, especially God’s Word.

    Lillian writes the types of books she loves to read—fast-paced suspense with a touch of romance that demonstrates God’s love for all of us. To learn more about Lillian, you may visit her at www.lillianduncan.net or www.lillian-duncan.com. She also has a devotional blog at www.PowerUpWithGod.com.
    Website www.lillianduncan.net
    Blog www.lillian-duncan.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/lillianduncan
    Facebook http://www.facebook.com/lillian.k.duncan
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Lillian-Duncan/e/B007NFPAE6

     

  • Suspense

    Whispers in the Dark by Kris Bock @Kris_Bock #RLFblog #suspense

    Whispers in the Dark by Kris Bock @Kris_Bock #RLFblog #suspenseToday’s featured book is Whispers in the Dark, a romantic suspense by Kris Bock.

    Kylie Hafford craves adventure during her southwestern summer. She doesn’t expect to fight for her life.
    After an assault in Boston, young archeologist Kylie heads to the remote Puebloan ruins of Lost Valley, Colorado, to excavate. She plans to avoid all men and figure out her next step in life. Her first exploration of the crumbling ruins ends in a confrontation with a gorgeous, angry man who looks like a warrior from the Pueblo’s ancient past. Danesh proves that Kylie’s body is ready for love, even if her heart isn’t. If only he weren’t so aggravating… and fascinating. Then she literally stumbles across Sean, a charming, playful tourist. His attentions feel safer, until she glimpses secrets he’d rather keep hidden.
    The summer heats up as two sexy men pursue her. She finds mysteries – and surprising friendships – among the other campground residents. Could the wide-eyed woman and her silent children be in the kind of danger all too familiar to Kylie?
    Mysterious lights, murmuring voices, and equipment gone missing plague her dig. Kylie tries to play it safe, but when someone threatens her research, she must take action. Kylie throws aside caution, but is shocked as friends turn to foes. She has more enemies than she can possibly guess, and she’s only begun to glimpse the terrors in the dark. She’ll need all her strength and wits to survive. Everything becomes clear – if she wants to save the man she’s come to love and see the villains brought to justice, she can’t run away again – she must face her demons and fight.
    Whispers in the Dark is action-packed romantic suspense set in the Four Corners region of the Southwest. This title stands alone and is not part of a series.
    Whispers in the Dark is on sale today, November 25 – only 99 cents for the Kindle.
    Genre romantic suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Publisher Pig River Press
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006M6P6FA/
    CreateSpace https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Dark-Kris-Bock/dp/0615582230/

    Kris Bock Social Media

    Kris Bock writes novels of suspense and romance with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. In Counterfeits, stolen Rembrandt paintings bring danger to a small New Mexico town. What We Found is a mystery with strong romantic elements about a young woman who finds a murder victim in the woods. The Mad Monk’s Treasure follows the hunt for a long-lost treasure in the New Mexico desert.

    Fans of Mary Stewart, Barbara Michaels, and Terry Odell will want to check out Kris Bock’s romantic adventures. “Counterfeits is the kind of romantic suspense novel I have enjoyed since I first read Mary Stewart’s Moonspinners.” 5 Stars – Roberta at Sensuous Reviews blog
    Read excerpts at www.krisbock.com or visit her Amazon page. Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter for announcements of new books, sales, and more.
    Website http://www.krisbock.com/
    Blog https://swarmchairtraveler.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/kris_bock
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kris-Bock-Author-Page/174350342612332
    Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/krisbockbooks/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4735592.Kris_Bock
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/krisbock
    Newsletter http://eepurl.com/5Dd_f http://eepurl.com/5Dd_f

  • Character Interviews,  Suspense

    Meet Drew Samuels from The Cost of Deception by Mary Marvella #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Meet Drew Samuels from The Cost of Deception by Mary Marvella #RLFblog #RomanticSuspenseLet’s meet Drew Sanuels from The Cost of Deception, a new Romantic Suspense. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. I’d like to get to know you better. Let’s talk.

    Introducing Drew Samuels

    Please tell me about yourself.
    Age: 38
    Gender: Male
    Birthplace: Florence, Georgia
    Profession: undercover cop
    Ethnicity: English/Irish
    Tell us about yourself, please.
    You don’t ask much of a guy, do you? I am 6 feet and fit. Some folks say I’m cut. I earned my six-pack. I have black hair like Sam and Esther, my older brother and younger sister. I wear my hair long. My Spider earrings let everyone know my street name, Spider. Some folks say I have whisky colored eyes. Depends on which color contacts I’m wearing.
    I was a skinny teen in a family of athletes. Since I wanted to go to Georgia Tech with scholarship money I studied hard. In college I studied ROTC and learned I could run. Don’t talk about my time in the army, but it matured me in more ways than one. I thrived on the danger so much I became a cop when I finished my tours.
    I didn’t fit in any groups in high school and I don’t regret it. I do love family, but I don’t need to start one for myself.
    Who is the significant other in your life?
    When the story begins, I don’t have one. When I make myself go to the 20th year high school reunion I see Tess, the one person I really remember. Man, that woman is hot and even better than she was as a teen.
    How do you dress?
    Besides my grungy jeans, tight tees, and spider earrings?
    Please tell us about your education.
    I have a degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech. I went ROTC all the way, so I went in the army as a Second LT.
    What is your family like?
    My family is lovin’ and a tad bossy. Mama and Daddy don’t know I’m a cop. They think I’m an insurance investigator, a waste for a Tech graduate. I haven’t told Sam, Luke, or Esther, but blabbermouth Esther figured it out. Well, she and Sam did. She and Sam worry about me, but Luke is too busy helping Daddy run the farm to worry about his younger sibs. My family would be called “good folks”. Sam has a wife and kid. Luke, the oldest, has a wife but no kid, a huge problem in his marriage.
    Can you keep a secret? Why or why not?
    Hell, lady, I Iive with secrets I wish I could tell!
    How do you handle challenges?
    I hit ’em head on!
    When (if) you lie or are upset, what gives you away?
    My sister says she can tell, but no one else can. I’m a pro at lying.
    What would you like to tell your writer?
    Took long enough! Sam is so boring you didn’t have to write his story first. Finally publishing my book!

    The Cost of Deception

    Genre Romantic Suspense

    Book heat level: (R )

    The Cost of Deception is a romantic suspense with a lot of family interaction. Tess is a widowed mother and a teacher. She has been so wrapped up in her role as a mother that she has forgotten how it feels to be a desirable woman. Attending her 20th year high school class reunion, the first she’s ever attended, changes that when she meets Drew Samuels. She and Drew were the class loners and too involved in studying to feel the hormones that attack teens.
Drew is now an undercover cop in Atlanta, GA. During his years in the military he had no concerns about marriage and starting his own family. His life put him in danger and he liked things that way. He was no longer the nerd who had attended Georgia Tech.

    Seeing Tess at the class reunion made him rethink what he really wanted.
She loves her children more than anything else and he respects that. He doesn’t know how to make his career work with the things Tess and her kids make him want. 
Yes, there will be hot sex and danger will stalk her family.

    Publisher Gilded Dragonfly Books http://www.GildedDragonflyBooks.com
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Cost-Deception-Protective-Book-ebook/dp/B076FLTTHB/
    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-cost-of-deception-mary-marvella/

    Mary Marvella Social Media

    Mary Marvella has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember. She made up the “Let’s Pretend” situations for the neighborhood kids. The arrival of the book mobile was as exciting as hearing the music of the ice cream truck, more, since she could check out books but seldom had the money for the ice cream. Her parents preferred letting her walk to the corner store for less money. She still pinches pennies.

    When Mary’s daughter was small, story time often meant Mama made up stories. Now retired from teaching the classic works of the masters, Mary writes her own stories and reads modern novels. Georgia raised, she writes stories with a Southern flair.
    Website http://MaryMarvella.com
    Blog http://pinkfuzzyslippersauthors.wordpress.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/mmarvellab
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ARomanceCaper
    https://www.facebook.com/mmbarfield
    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Marvella- Author/121044561311561
    Goodreads https://goodreads.com/author/show/4909455.Mary_Marvella
    Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Marvella/e/B008E1SJ32/

     

  • Suspense

    A Taste of Tragedy by Kim McMahill @kimmcmahill #RLFblog #RomanticSuspense

    Today’s featured book is A Taste of Tragedy, a Romantic Suspense by Kim McMahill.

    Morgan Hunter sacrificed everything for her career. She had yet to encounter anything she wasn’t willing to do to succeed…until now. When she uncovers evidence that the healthy foods she’s been hired to promote may be dangerous, she finds herself caught in the crosshairs of an organization that will stop at nothing to protect its profits. With no one else to trust, Morgan must seek help from the man she drove away, but whom she never stopped loving.
    Genre: Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG
    Publisher: Prism Book Group
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DTE29U2/
    Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-taste-of-tragedy-kim-mcmahill/1123655306

    Kim McMahill Social Media

    Kim McMahill grew up in Wyoming which is where she developed her sense of adventure and love of the outdoors. She started out writing non-fiction, but her passion for exotic world travel, outrageous adventures, stories of survival, and happily-ever-after endings soon drew her into a world of romantic suspense and adventure fiction. Along with writing novels Kim has also published over eighty travel and geographic articles, and contributed to a travel anthology. Kim currently resides in Colorado, and when not writing, she enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family.
    Blog: https://kimmcmahill.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/kimmcmahill
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimMcMahillAuthor/
    Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/849945.Kim_McMahill
    http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25623284-a-dose-of-danger
    Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Kim-McMahill/e/B007IK0EJW/

     

  • Suspense

    Anxiety by HD Thomson @HD_Thomson #RLFblog #Romantic Suspense

    Anxiety by HD Thomson @HD_Thomson #RLFblog #Romantic SuspenseToday’s featured book is Anxiety, a Romantic Susense/ PNR by HD Thomson.

    Jake Preston is on borrowed time.

    If he doesn’t stumble upon a miracle and soon, he’ll end up dead. And even if he does, he still might end up dead with a clever killer hounding his heels. He believes that the one miracle and antidote to save him is in Margot Davenport’s house, across the country and miles away from Boston. Somewhere locked in her home is the key to reversing an experiment that is killing him with each breath he takes.

    Margot doesn’t particularly care if she ends up dead.

    She’s lost everything she’s ever cared for. A divorce and the loss of her job as a corporate lawyer has left her with little faith in herself or in anyone else. Most importantly, she’s lost the one person on this earth she’s looked up to and cherished–her brother, Johnny. His death in a car accident has devastated her, and she can’t find the willpower to pull herself from the chasm she’s fallen into. Her only solace is at the bottom of a wineglass. Having moved back to the small town in northern Arizona where she was raised, she’s made a point of isolating herself both mentally and physically from everyone other than a few chosen friends. Little does she know that her life is going to explode into chaos.
    Genre Romantic Suspense
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
    Publisher Bella Media Management
    Amazon http://amzn.to/2hstTsc

    HD Thomson Social Media

    HD Thomson moved from Ontario, Canada as a teenager to the heat of Arizona where she graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in accounting. After working in the corporate world as an accountant, HD changed her focus to one of her passions-books. She owned and operated an online bookstore for several years and then started the company, Bella Media Management. The company specializes in web sites, video trailers, ebook conversion and promotional resources for authors and small businesses. When she is not heading her company, she is following her first love-writing.
    Website http://www.hdthomson.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/HD_Thomson
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/authorhdthomson/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hdthomson/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5780414.H_D_Thomson
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/H.-D.-Thomson/e/B0069DZ1KG/