Category Archives: Romance Novels
Meet Author Marie Lavender
My interview on Margaret Egrot’s blog! š
Today, the best-selling American author, Marie Lavender, features on my blog.
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What is the title of your latest book?Ā Ā
My book which is closest to release is called Blue Vision. It is a sci-fi romance about a young woman who goes on vacation in Montana, and begins to experience some strange phenomena. She also meets a stranger in the forest, only the man isnāt who she believes he is. Blue Vision is due for release on November 15th
Ā What are the most challenging aspects of being a writer? And the most rewarding?
I think itās challenging that we take on so many roles during our journeys. It can be hard to juggle everything. The most rewarding aspect is not only being in the midst of a scene and feeling that freedom while writing, but also when a fan tells you how much they loved the bookā¦
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UNSTOPPABLE MARIE LAVENDER
My interview on A.B. Funkhauser’s site! š
Sheās a multi-published award winning author with a new book, BLUE VISION, out November 15th. Add on to these accomplishments the hugely successful blogĀ WRITING IN THE MODERN AGE, and her newly launched graphic design companyĀ AMBROSIA INNOVATIONS, and you have Marie Lavender.
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Welcome back to the blog, Marie. Youāve won some awards since we last met. Tell us about the āBroken Heartā and the āI Love You.ā
Those were two poetry awards, from contests which were in poetry groups on Facebook. I often peruse the awesome poetry in those discussion groups and when I saw the two contests, I thought, āHell, why not enter my own?ā This is the poem I entered for the āBroken Heartā contest. And here is the one for the āI Love Youā contest. Believe it or not, the recognition I got from both was āEmpress of the Universeā, quite apropos for my science fiction romanceā¦
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Today’s Featured Author: Marie Lavender
Today I have with romance author Marie Lavender on my blog. Her latest book, Upon Your Return, is a historical romance.
Interview
Tell us a bit about yourself.Ā
I am a romance author.Ā I have published 16 books.Ā I have been writing since I was a kid.
Where were you born and where do you call home?
I was raised in a small town in Indiana, so small they actually consider it āSmall Town U.S.A.ā.Ā At the moment, I still live in Indiana, though I have plans to move eventually.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I feel like Iāve been writing forever.Ā So I pretty much always considered myself a writer.Ā I never considered myself an āauthorā until I published a book in 2010.
How much of yourself, your personality or your experiences,Ā is in your books?
Oh, I think quite a lot is.Ā Sometimes when Iā¦
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Solstice Rocks!
Just wanted to pop in here and tell you that my publisher rocks!
Why? Well, because they accepted two more manuscripts from yours truly.
So, that’s a historical romance/family saga, Upon Your Love, coming to booksellers soon, as well as a sci-fi romance, Blue Vision! Woo hoo! It’s all very exciting, don’t you think? š
Upon Your Love is the third and final book of the Heiresses in Love Series.
Here’s a sneak peek of the blurb:
The Hill family saga concludes as loyalties are questioned, faiths will be tested and undying love may come at a terrible costā¦
Fara Hill, mother and faithful wife, is torn between her family at home and her urge to be at sea. Soon, she learns some disturbing truths. Was the past a fairy tale instead of reality?
Chloe Hill, loving wife and young mother, questions her faith when her husband sets an ultimatum she cannot meet. Will she be able to keep her marriage from falling apart?
Adrienne Bellamont Hill, born of a valiant captain and a fiery redhead, is untamed to her core and will bow to no man. Then Christian du Plessis enters her life with an offer she canāt refuse. Discovering the man behind the polished gentleman, she is drawn to him in many ways. Holding out for love is a family tradition, but can she resist the temptation of passion?
Christian finds this young woman to be a fascinating challenge, and is torn between keeping his distance from her and succumbing to her charms. A fierce battle of wills ensues as he sees she is much more than he ever imagined.
But danger lurks, threatening to destroy everythingā¦
Can these two strong-willed individuals unite in the cause before time runs out?
Blue Vision is the first book of the Code of Endhivar Series. Yeah, that’s right! A new series is just beginning…
Here’s the blurb:
Brooke Sanders just wants to get away from her life for awhile. A remote cabin in Montana fits the bill. She doesnāt expect to encounter a mysterious stranger with unusual blue eyes, or events that cannot be explainedā¦
Colin Fielding is on a mission ā scout a planet and return home to Endhivar. Simple really. What he doesnāt anticipate is that fate has a pretty twisted sense of humor. Suddenly, this human calls to him, every part of him, like the call of a true mate, and he canāt deny the connection as he gets closer to her.
Little do they know, someone is out to do them harm, as well as the world Brooke holds so dear. Can they stop whatās coming before itās too late? Or will the universe lose a perfect gem?
So, that’s what is going on these days. I just got assigned my editor for UYL. That should keep me out of trouble, right? š AND I have plans for two more books this year, fate willing. I am so excited for you to read these titles!
I’ll check back with everyone soon. Take care and have a wonderful week! ā„
Arrival of Second Chance Heart!
Hi, readers! I am excited to announce the official launch of Second Chance Heart, a contemporary romance release! š
Here is the blurb:
After a wild storm forces her to take shelter in a small town inn, Dana Nelson thinks that all she has to worry about is a brief stay before she heads back to the city. She gets far more than she bargained forā¦
The last thing she expects is to run into an old flame, and even worse, the man who broke her heart twelve years ago. Sheās sure that the only thing remaining between them is a strong attraction for another.
She canāt be more wrongā¦
The more time she spends with Vince Reynolds, the more she begins to believe she can trust him again. But, can she put her faith in the one man who captivates her, body and soul, or are some wounds too deep to heal?
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The book is available on Amazon, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo.
Here is the book trailer:
I hope you get a chance to check out this new release!Ā ā„ā„ā„
Great 4 Star Review for Second Nature on Readers’ Favorite!
Hi, readers! Just wanted to let you know that I stumbled across this great review for Second Nature, book one of the Blood at First Sight Series, on Readers’ Favorite! So, thank you, Michelle! š
Here is the review if you’d like to check it out…
Second Nature
Blood At First Sight Book 1
by Marie Lavender
Fiction – Paranormal
194 Pages
Reviewed on 10/10/2015
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Book Review
Reviewed by Michelle Randall for Readers’ Favorite Alec is not your ordinary drop-dead handsome man, he is a vampire, and he smells the most amazing blood he has ever met. He is looking for it when he finds it at a festival. Desiree is a young woman with a broken heart and soul. She has been unlucky in love, but she thinks she is okay. Alec has to know more about her, he wants to know her, not just have a taste of her blood, which is something he has never done. Desiree is stronger than she thinks and her mind is even stronger; she is able to resist the normal vampire mind thoughts. Alec knows there is something special about her, but it also puts her in danger. He takes a bold step and kidnaps her, taking her to his house. Second Nature follows Alec and Desiree as she begins to learn about Alec and trust him. Along the way, they find something more than they ever thought possible, but they both know in reality it can never work, right? A human and a vampire? Author Marie Lavender gives us a different look into vampire-human relationships. Second Nature: Blood At First Sight Book 1 by author Marie Lavender is not your typical vampire novel. Alec is a lone vampire, he does not live in a group, or family. Vampires do not mix with humans at all, other than to take the amounts of blood they need, but only that much. So when Alec is taken with Desiree, this is something he is completely unprepared for and he has no idea how to handle it. Desiree has no idea vampires exist, but takes the news relatively well. Given her unlucky past with her ex-husband, she has a hard time trusting Alec, but he works to win her trust. In reality this is much more than a romance novel, it is the story of Alec and Desiree, and the fact that they are human and vampire is secondary. Anyone who enjoys a good romance should read this one; it is an emotional read! |
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Great news for Second Nature!
Second Nature was nominated! š
I just received some awesome news! Second Nature, book one of the Blood at First Sight Series, was nominated to compete in the TRR Readersā Choice AwardsĀ for Winter 2015. Yay! Thank you, TRR! š
Second Nature is now in the next round, where readers must vote for it!
In the Nomination Round, Second Nature has to garner at least 50 nominations within the time period in order to qualify for the next and final round. The nomination will start on September 11 and end on September 30. Please feel free to nominate the book here: http://www.theromancereviews.com/viewbooks.php?bookid=16286
OR you can vote here at http://www.theromancereviews.com/bookvote.php
Youāll find Second Nature listed in the Paranormal Romance category about three-fourths the way down the page.
Anyway, this is quite an honor! So, donāt forget to vote for Second Nature, as well as your other favorite books! š
Thoughtful, 5 Star Review for Second Nature!
A new review for Second Nature!
A dose of mush & thrill, July 25, 2015As the author notes about the protagonist ā a vampire, āAll heād ever hoped for, when you looked past the bitterness of fate, was acceptance. He had foolishly wanted to be accepted despite his supernatural flaws. And that just wasnāt possible.ā That ironically is true for the very genre of romance in the sense that window of acceptance of deviations is rather slimā¦
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A Short and Sweet Review for UYR!
Hi, readers! Just wanted to pop in and let you know about this cool review I discovered on Amazon for Upon Your Return, book one of the Heiresses in Love Series. Thank you, Crystal, for your kind words! š
| A Fiery Adventure., July 9, 2015 This review is from: Upon Your Return (Kindle Edition) A fiery adventure of unmistaken love. Never have I read such poignant literature. This author is my idol. I myself write historical romance, I can never hope to be as wonderful as she. This book will hold you captive and take you on a whirlwind of romance from the very first intriguing page to the very last. Well written and well executed. I cannot brag enough about this book. |
Awesome 5 Star Review for SECOND NATURE!
Iād just like to thank the mysterious āB.Bā for this wonderful review of Second Nature that I just found on Amazon! Thank you for reading book one of the Blood at First Sight Series!Ā š
Classic Vamp-Rom That Does Not Leave You Disappointed, May 17, 2015Despite their obvious species difference, vampire and human, Alec and Desiree are drawn to each other. Thereās just something about Desiree Edwards that drives Alec madā¦.in the good sort of way. Her blood calls to him, her scent drives him wild. Why does this human affect himā¦
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Marie Lavender- Multigenre Author 