• RLF Gems

    Saying goodbye to the Romance Lives Forever blog #RLFblog

    As of today, Dec 1, 2023, I am closing Romance Lives Forever. Why? I'm organized and efficient, but with as much as I want to do going forward, I can no longer maintain RLF. I used Triberr to amplify the blog on social media, especially Twitter. The new requirements and limits from Twitter cut exposure by a huge margin. Triberr brought 80%+ of all readers to the blog. Since it's no longer active, that cost another huge drop in traffic.

    It costs a bit to run the blog, register its domain name, pay for the signup/reminder service, and it takes time to chase down people who send things last minute (or not at all). Plus I have to let authors know the service is available. Then I format the material, resize the images, upload everything, and schedule its promotion. Alas, time and money won out.

    I started the blog in 2009, and went to daily posts in 2010. I've explored many ways to do all this and still find time to write and market for myself. I hired an assistant last year, but only I can write the stories in my heart. I am loath to give up, not being a quitter by nature.

    When it's Time to Quit

    Last month, I heard Becca Syme (one of my mentors) say that it's time to quit when you no longer love what you do. Becca is brilliant. I took her Strengths for Writers and Write Better-Faster courses in the last 12 months. Each came with 6 months of follow up calls and targeted counseling. Changed my life in so many ways. Here's the video I'm referring to if you're curious. https://youtu.be/GRG5UeFYihE

    Daily monitoring this blog is not what I love. What I love is supporting other authors, and the blog was how I did that. I will still support them but in ways that leave time for my own priorities. It took more than a year for me to decide to do this (or rather, stop doing this). I almost didn't commit to 2023, but felt guilty for quitting. It wasn't until I heard Becca's comment last month that I gave myself permission to do what I had to do. She wasn't talking about blogging, or anything even close to what I was doing. She was talking about writing in the golden age of publishing (the new era we've recently entered), and how to know what to do next (or stop doing).

    The video was from Ream, which is a new subscription platform for authors. I've just launched mine. I attended an accelerator class with a handful of other authors in a small-group setting for mentorship. Wonderful support and I learned things I never expected.


    Some of the Many Authors Who Made RLF a Success

    Adriana Kraft, Alexa Aston, Alina K Field, Amber Daulton, Anne Kane, Brenda Sparks, Daryl Devore, Dee S Knight, Effrosyni Moschoudi, Faye Hall, Iris Blobel, J Arlene Culiner, Jami Gray, Jana Richards, Karen Cino, Kate Hill, Kris Bock, Linda O'Connor, Lisabet Sarai, Livia Quinn, NJ Walters, Seelie Kay, Tena Stetler, Tina Donahue, Veronica Scott, Vicki Batman

    I'll miss the blog. It's been a part of my life during most of my career as an author. I look forward to what comes after this, and having the time and freedom to pursue the next steps.


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  • Author Interviews

    Read the hot new paranormal romance by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #ParanormalReverseHarem #PNR

    Read the hot new paranormal romance by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #ParanormalReverseHarem #PNRIn Tina Donahue’s paranormal reverse harem Hard Lust, Megan’s quest to save her younger sister lands her in Hell. There, she’s condemned to work for three mega-hot fallen angels who own Hard Lust, a wicked, no-holds-barred nightclub. Will she be able to resist their charms… or will she make these bad boys hers for eternity?

    Tina Donahue, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Hard Lust.

    Hard Lust by Tina Donahue

    Genre: Paranormal reverse harem
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): Could be R, could be X… there are 3 guys to one woman. However, this isn’t erotica, so I’m not sure.

    Three sexy demons—what’s a girl to do?

    Don’t ever trust a demon. Unfortunately, Megan has learned that lesson too late. The deal she made to save her sister’s life––has landed her in Hell temporarily and about seventy years early. And now she has three sexy demons trying to tell her what to do.

    Nope. Not going to happen.

    These guys have never had to deal with such defiance. Andros figures she’s due for some erotic discipline, which he’ll happily provide. Racan’s pure alpha, his hardcore plans include bondage and submission. Quiet yet intense, Vespar expects endless kink to spice up their carnal play.

    Who would have ever expected she’d end up falling for them? Too bad demons can’t be trusted…because someone is trying to kill the magic and threatening her stay in this lusty world.

    QUICK

    Do you write more than one genre? If so, what are they?…

    I write and have written in every genre (and subgenre), including paranormal, urban fantasy, suspense, chick lit, romcom, werewolf/vampire, high heat, sweet/clean, contemporary, Regency, historical, adult, new adult, reverse harem, ménage, forbidden romance, sci-fi, dark mafia, military, cowboys, and sports.

    How do you come up with ideas?…

    They pop into my head unbidden. I could be reading the news and think, ‘What if this happened?’ Or I could be driving and listening to the radio and a song lyric will make me think, ‘What if this happened?’ From there, the characters and plot begin to unfold.

    What is the single most important part of writing for you?…

    That’s a hard question. I’d say there are several essential parts, including actually writing (sitting down and doing it), research, and rewrites.

    When did you write your first book?…

    I was nine. I called it Dimples the Adventurous Flea (and illustrated it). Dimples, the hero, was a flea who jumped from dog to dog in his quest to ‘see the world’. On a French poodle, he was in France. On an English bulldog, he was in England (you get the drift). After I wrote and illustrated it, I made copies and sold them around the neighborhood to my friends’ parents. My first book tour. 😊

    FUN

    Leather or lace? Lace

    Black or red? Red

    Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth cotton (have you ever slept on satin sheets? They’re godawful)

    Ocean or mountains? Ocean

    City life or country life? Actually neither. I prefer the suburbs

    Party life or evening at home? Evening at home

    Dogs or cats? Cats hands down. Cats rule!

    Where to buy Hard Lust

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKXS76SS/

    Tina Donahue Social Media

    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.

    On a less serious note: she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.

    Website https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
    Blog https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/tinadonahue
    MeWe https://mewe.com/i/tinadonahue
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tinadonahuebooks/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
    Amazon Author Page https://amzn.to/1ChWFkO
    Tumblr https://www.tumblr.com/tinadonahue
    Sweet ‘n Sexy Divas https://sweetnsexydivas.blogspot.com/
    Wattpad https://www.wattpad.com/user/AuthorTinaDonahue
    Get to know Tina Donahue better by signing up for an email newsletter https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html


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  • Bare It All,  Contemporary,  Erotic

    Jamie bares all in Anything You Want by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #Contemporary

    Jamie bares all in Anything You Want by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #ContemporaryJamie’s visit to a hedonistic resort to celebrate her 30th birthday turns seriously sexy and life-changing in Tina Donahue’s contemporary menage Anything You Want. And boy-oh-boy does Jamie get what she wants when hot-as-hell billionaires Creed and Tav make certain this is one birthday she’ll never forget… and will cherish forever.

    Tina, 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.

    Anything You Want by Tina Donahue

    Genre contemporary menage
    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R

    At a hedonistic resort, her indecent cravings are about to be sated…

    With the big three-O only days away, Jamie’s had it with dieting, exercise, and being alone. Off she goes to Wicked Desires, a decadent Caribbean resort where clothing is optional, carnal appetites rule, and food, especially chocolate, is celebrated. If only she had a guy to indulge with…

    How about two? Billionaires Creed and Tav are checking out ideas for their new video game. The play features a resort where anything goes and an unlikely heroine as the star. Jamie’s luscious curves and sweet vulnerability make her the perfect type to base their game on. Since she’s also in IT—having put her dream to create candy on hold—she understands their lingo.

    Hell, their desires are perfectly in tune with hers, whether it’s food play during meals, punishment in the discipline room, or a romantic evening on the beach.

    When it comes to sweet delights and these two hunks…who says she can’t have anything she wants?

    Let’s bare it all and chat about what to wear

    First, what is your name and how old are you?

    I’m Jamie. How old am I? Seriously? *sigh* You would ask that. I’m about to hit the big three-O. *sigh*

    What is the time period in which you live?

    Contemporary.

    Considering the role you play in society, what is expected for you to wear?

    Since I’m in IT (Information Technology) what I wear would be anything that’s not sexy or revealing.

    Do you make your own clothing?

    LOL, god no. I can code, but sew? LOL

    When you wear something different, who’s the first person who notices?

    Well… since I’ve hooked up with Tav and Creed, my luscious billionaires, I guess the answer would be them.

    Tell us your favorite thing to wear.

    Nothing when I’m around my guys.

    When others see you what is their first impression?

    Dunno and don’t care. I used to before meeting Tav and Creed. But now, with them, I only care what they see in me.

    What do you wear to sleep?

    Seriously? When I’m with my two hotter-than-hell billionaires, I don’t wear anything. I’m not crazy. 😊

    Does anyone help you dress (other than a lover)?

    Nope. Having Creed and Tav helping me undress is good enough.

    Have you ever worn:
    a uniform
    Nope… unless you consider an underwire bra part of a uniform. Then, yeah, I have. Totally hate them, but what are you gonna do for support?
    a costume
    Sure, as a kid on Halloween.
    a disguise
    Nope, but during my horrible high school years, I wish I could have.
    an outfit for the opposite gender
    Working in a so-called ‘man’s field’, meaning IT, is bad enough. I don’t want to look like a guy, too.

    Tell us what your author wears when writing about you.

    Aw, Tina – bless her heart – loves to go totally casch. Sweats in the winter, shorts and tank tops in the summer, no makeup either. Most of the time she doesn’t even comb her hair. She’s my hero.

    If your author has a pet, is the pet ever dressed in clothing?

    Now that would be cute, but no. Tina had a pet – LKB (short for Little Kitty Baby) – but LKB passed. A sad, sad day. However, when LKB was around there was no way in hell anyone, not even Superwoman, could have made that cat put on anything. If they’d tried, there would have been serious scratching and gallons of blood.

    Where to buy Anything You Want

    Universal Link: https://books2read.com/b/mYxJ0w

    Tina Donahue Social Media

    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
    On a less serious note she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
    Website/blog www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/tinadonahue
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DonahueTina1/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/authortina/my-books/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tinadonahuebooks/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Donahue/e/B001IZPJXO
    Get to know Tina Donahue better by signing up for an email newsletter www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html

  • Contemporary,  Is It True

    Is It True: Privilege by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #DarkMafiaRomance

    Is It True: Privilege by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #DarkMafiaRomanceA young woman’s quest for revenge turns deadly when the FBI agent sworn to protect her may also be her killer.

    Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Let’s play Is It True with today’s guest, Tina Donahue. This is a game with yes and no questions. Writers can elaborate on answers as much as they choose.

    Privilege by Tina Donahue

    Genre Dark mafia romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): MA (Mature Audience Only) or NC-17 Adults Only

    She’ll destroy the mobsters who murdered her brother… unless they kill her first.

    District cop Lia Blosky warned her twin brother not to get involved with the Valesky Crime Family. He didn’t listen. Now, he’s dead, tortured horribly before mobsters murdered him. Out for blood, she’ll do anything to see these monsters dead.

    FBI Special Agent Adrian Kalin is connected to the Valesky Family in a way he loathes and doesn’t want. His stepfather rules the syndicate and is tired of Lia threatening to kill him and others responsible for her brother’s death. To shut her up for good, he orders Adrian to murder her. Who better than an FBI agent who has no connection to her and knows how to hide evidence?

    Adrian resists, but if it comes down to saving Lia or his brothers and mother from Dimitri’s rage, he’ll have to choose family.

    In a deadly game between each other and the mob, Lia and Adrian fight to survive… while also surrendering to their undeniable attraction to each other.

    This is book two in the Valesky Crime Family series, can be enjoyed independently and has an HEA.

    Publisher’s Note: This contemporary dark mafia romance contains elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, adult themes, and possible triggers for some readers.

    Is it true:

    this is your first book?

    LOL – absolutely not. I have close to 100 books under my belt. Whew!

    this book is part of a series?

    It is. Privilege is book 2 in The Valesky Crime Family series…dark mafia romances.

    you lost sleep while writing this book?

    Nope. The book was so intense, and fun to write, that I was pleasantly exhausted after each day’s work and conked out.

    you did research for this book?

    Totally. Since I knew zip about the FBI, mafia, and the Washington DC area, I had to research like crazy in order to make the story and characters believable. But then, I do that will all my novels.

    some characters in this book are not human? (pets for example)

    Well, some might say Dimitri, the murderous head of the crime family, isn’t human, but technically he is. I guess my answer would have to be ‘no’ here.

    this book has more than one genre?

    Mmm, maybe. It’s romance and crime, plus suspense, technically a dark mafia romance.

    you speak more than one language?

    I wish! I took Spanish all through high school and college and none of it stuck. *sigh*

    you grew up where you live now?

    Uh-uh. I’m 2,000 miles away from where I grew up – left as soon as I was able and couldn’t be happier. Where I live now has always felt like home. Where I grew up never did.

    you love to read?

    You can’t imagine. As a kid, I read everything. Even at breakfast, I’d read the cereal boxes. Got my first library card as soon as I could.

    you are never late?

    Never. Grew up in a household where being on time wasn’t a thing, which meant I was often late. Drove me nuts.

    you love pizza?

    Is this even a real question? LOL. I live for pizza.

    you love sushi?

    Ew, no. I love fish, but not raw. I can’t even stand cottage cheese…too slimy.

    you have a pet?

    Used to. A tuxedo cat. Damn, I loved my fur baby. Since she’s passed, I just can’t seem to replace her.

    Is It True: Privilege by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #DarkMafiaRomance

    Where to buy Privilege

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Privilege-Tina-Donahue-ebook/dp/B09QLBZ89H

    Tina Donahue Social Media

    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
    On a less serious note, she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
    Website/blog www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/tinadonahue
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DonahueTina1/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/authortina/my-books/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tinadonahuebooks/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Donahue/e/B001IZPJXO
    Get to know Tina Donahue better by signing up for an email newsletter www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html

     

  • Contemporary

    Read the series: Target by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #MafiaRomance #DarkRomance

    Read the series: Target by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #DarkMafiaRomanceThe man sent to kill her is the only one who can save her. Target by Tina Donahue is a contemporary dark mafia romance, and contains elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, and adult themes.

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

    Target – the Valesky Crime Family series

    Genre Dark Mafia Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R (explicit sex)

    A Russian kingpin wants her dead… the only one who can stop it is the man sent to murder her.

    Toni Flores loved her dream job working for a respected US senator until he raped her. She’s determined to bring him to justice, no matter the cost.

    For years, Dimitri Valesky, head of a Russian crime family in America, has bought off those in government. Just like the senator responsible for Toni’s assault. When she won’t keep quiet about it and risks Dimitri’s business, he orders his stepson Michael to kill her.

    Michael’s a lobbyist not a mafia enforcer. He refuses the insane demand, but Dimitri insists. The power he holds over Michael and his brothers is absolute… or so he believes.

    Rather than murder Toni, Michael intends to romance her. Once he convinces her to keep quiet about the Senator, she won’t be a target any longer and Dimitri will back off on the hit. The plan falls apart and now they are dodging mafia enforcers, bullets, and Dimitri’s outrage.

    Michael and Toni fight to stay alive and save those dearest to them as they also fall hopelessly in love.

    This is book one in the Valesky Crime Family series and has an HEA.

    Publisher’s Note: This contemporary dark mafia romance contains elements of mystery, suspense, action, adventure, adult themes, and possible triggers for some readers.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Book One

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    At least three, possibly more.

    How many books are completed?

    Two.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    The heroine/hero change with each book, but centers around the Kalin brothers.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    When it comes to power, nothing is sacred – no one is safe.

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

    Target – Book One
    Privilege – Book Two
    Possession – Book Three

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    The to-die-for alpha heroes and the heroines who kick serious ass. These ladies don’t take what’s happening lying down. They fight for what they want…which includes getting their men.

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

    Too many to count. I’ve authored close to a 100 romances in numerous genres, including contemporary, historical, suspense, paranormal, sci-fi, romcom, and more.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    You can find my current books at this link: https://tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/

    Where to buy Target

    Publisher https://www.blushingbooksblog.com/target-by-tina-donahue/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Target-Mafia-Romance-Valesky-Family-ebook/dp/B09HDWS8QN
    Google https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Tina_Donahue_Target?id=ZelEEAAAQBAJ
    Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/target-50
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59115418-target
    Universal https://books2read.com/u/mZr8X5

    Tina Donahue Social Media

    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
    On a less serious note, she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
    Website/blog www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com
    Twitter https://twitter.com/tinadonahue
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DonahueTina1/
    Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/authortina/my-books/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tinadonahuebooks/
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/146988.Tina_Donahue
    BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tina-donahue
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Donahue/e/B001IZPJXO
    Get to know Tina Donahue better by signing up for an email newsletter www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com/p/newsletter.html

     

  • Contemporary,  Erotic,  Series Feature

    Read the series Wanna Be Bad by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #Contemporary #HotRead

    Read the series Wanna Be Bad by Tina Donahue @tinadonahue #RLFblog #Contemporary #HotReadWhen it comes to lust and love at a hedonistic resort, sometimes you have to break the rules in Tantalize Me, contemporary menage by Tina Donahue.

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

    Tantalize Me in the Wanna Be Bad series

    Genre Erotic contemporary menage

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings) R

    When it comes to lust and love, sometimes you have to break the rules…

    Not believing in forever after with any guy, Olivia indulges her carnal needs at the hedonistic resort where she works while pursuing her dream to design jewelry.

    Brothers Ethan and Gabe have had women chasing them forever, their good looks and their family’s billions a major draw. Just what they don’t need or want, predatory females. Stuck at the resort on a project neither care to do, they meet Olivia who’s everything a woman should be bright, fun, and totally unimpressed by their wealth. Hooking up with her during the ‘anything goes’ week–when nudity rules and every sexual activity is celebrated–proves easy. Resisting anything deeper is impossible for them and her despite how hard they try.

    Because sometimes you just gotta break the rules.

    Especially during an erotic journey where insatiable desire and an unbreakable bond leads to a future none could have imagined.

    Which book is this in the series?

    Number 3

    How many books do you plan for the series?

    Depends. As long as my fans enjoy these Caribbean erotic tales, I’ll keep writing them.

    How many books are completed?

    With Tantalize Me, that would be 3.

    What characters are the main stars in your series?

    Each book in the series is a standalone. The only thing that remains constant is the locale – Encounters, a lush, hedonistic Caribbean resort where their ‘anything goes’ weeks invite nudity, menages, threesomes (and more), plus kink in every flavor.

    What is the overall theme in this series?

    The simple answer is lust and love. The complex one is the heroine finding that person (or persons) who are perfect for her – who respect, love, and want to be with her for the long haul.

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

    The series title is Wanna Be Bad.

    Book 1 – Indulge Me

    Book 2 – Thrill Me

    Book 3 – Tantalize Me

    What did you like best about writing this series?

    My characters. All of my women are strong and know what they want. They might not always be certain about the next step to take, but they do know what they deserve and will work toward.

    When it comes to my heroes…wow, where do I find guys like these in real life? They’re hotter than sin, but also good men. Quick to smile, slow to anger, and they each possess an abiding respect for women.

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

    Great question, but that would take me forever to go through. I’ve written more than 60 romances in numerous genres, including contemporary, historical, erotic, erotica, romcom, sci-fi, dark fantasy, urban fantasy, PNR, suspense, military, reverse harem, menage, MF, etc. The majority are shown on the right sidebar of my website www.tinadonahuebooks.blogspot.com On the site, click the book covers to read the blurb and an excerpt on each.

    Where can we find links for all your books?

    You can find all my books on my Amazon author page https://www.amazon.com/Tina-Donahue/e/B001IZPJXO
    Tantalize Me – book 3
    Publisher https://www.evernightpublishing.com/tantalize-me-by-tina-donahue/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Tantalize-Me-Wanna-Bad-Book-ebook/dp/B08CNF69DN/
    Thrill Me – book 2
    Publisher https://www.evernightpublishing.com/thrill-me-by-tina-donahue
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844FPFQW/
    Indulge Me – book 1
    Publisher https://www.evernightpublishing.com/indulge-me-by-tina-donahue/
    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VZVSBY7

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    Tina’s an Amazon and international bestselling novelist who writes passionate romance for every taste – ‘heat with heart’ – for traditional publishers and indie. Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, Romantic Times and numerous online sites have praised her work. She’s won Readers’ Choice Awards, was named a finalist in the EPIC competition, received a Book of the Year award, The Golden Nib Award, awards of merit in the RWA Holt Medallion competitions, and second place in the NEC RWA contests. She’s featured in the Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. Before penning romances, she worked at a major Hollywood production company in Story Direction.
    On a less serious note she’s an admitted and unrepentant chocoholic, brakes for Mexican restaurants, and has been known to moan like Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally while wolfing down tostadas. She’s flown a single-engine airplane (freaking scary), rewired an old house using an ‘electricity for dummies’ book, and is horribly shy despite the hot romances she writes.
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