Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Lyssa Layne is first, and foremost, the proud momma to her precious daughter, AR. In addition to working full-time and being a mommy to AR, she is also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, a runner, blogger, and an infertility survivor.

Having watched one too many medical dramas and being inspired by author Rachelle Ayala, who introduced her to the world of indie writing, Lyssa decided to try her hand at writing a romance story. Her attempt turned into the Burning Lovesick series. You can find Lyssa’s own interests throughout her stories although all stories are fictional.

When and Why did you start to write?

As a blogger, I had been introduced to the world of indie writing. The more I read, the more I thought, hey, I could do this so… I did! I started writing my first novel, Love is a Fire in the fall of 2013. I had been binge watching Grey’s Anatomy and Rescue Me which is pretty obvious in the storyline. It was published in May 2014.

What authors do you always read or suggest to others?

K.S. Thomas, Melissa Keir, Michele Shriver to just name a few!

What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?

That there isn’t an editing fairy to take you from your first draft to the final product.

What are you working on now?

Currently, I’m trying to wrap up my Italian DiDominzio family series. I was supposed to publish it December 2015 but due to a few hiccups up in my writing schedule, it’s been pushed back. I’m trying to get it published by my birthday, March 13, and it’s going to be amazing. It’s a series of four, longer, novellas, each one about a sibling in the DiDominzio family. The drama starts off slowly and builds with each sibling. The thing I love about it is that you get to see the relationships progress in each story so it’s like keeping tabs on old friends of yours.

When writing are you a pantser or plotter?

A bit of both. I always start off with an outline but seem to always deviate from it. It’s nice to at least know where the starts and where it needs to go, even if everything in the middle gets changed up some.

What are your social links?

Website: http://www.lyssalayne.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/layne_lyssa
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Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lyssa-Layne/e/B00KP1Y5BY
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Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/lyssa-layne

What are your buy links?

This is a link to my Amazon page that has buy links to all my books or boxed sets, most of them are in KU :-/

https://www.amazon.com/Lyssa-Layne/e/B00KP1Y5BY/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1484452774&sr=8-2-ent

My Favorite What If HERE      My boyfriend Smitty…sigh……STAY AWAY I licked him and he is mine!

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Claimed by Sarah O’Rourke – Release Day Blitz

Instalove! Fire Chief Aiden James often fell in lust, but not in love. That was — until the beautiful new librarian Carolina Mayfair showed up in his small town. The sparks flew and set them both aflame for one magical night, and the resulting inferno changed both of their lives forever.

Caro Mayfair was passionate, committed, and not looking for love at all. She just wanted to use her newly-minted college degree at the small library in the mountain town of Paradise. Little did she know that she was about to meet the man that would set her world on fire!

Erotica, romantica, and all sorts of other stuff!

28K-word standalone novella; can be read as standalone or part of the Passion in Paradise series.

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Oh ladies!!  Man, do you know how to write an alpha hottie!! I mean each guy you write I love more than the rest and Fire Chief, Aiden, was no different.  Alpha all the way!!  I was snickering a little bit at his jealous nature when other single guys came into the bar to meet our new librarian Carolina.  But seriously, Wrath…WHEN DOES HE GET A BOOK!!!  Enough said……..

Carolina is in desperate need of change.  Boy, does she get it when she moves from California to small town Tennessee.  Her first meeting with Aiden is a great scene and lets you know exactly how far our alpha will go to win this woman’s heart.

As always with these books, we get to catch up with town favorites but you don’t need to read any of the previous books to know what is happening.  This book was a nice, hawt, and hilarious short read for a Saturday binge reading session.  You really can’t go writing with this author duo.  Their books are always a favorite of mine!

Aiden had known the second he laid his eyes on that spectacular hourglass figure of hers that he wanted her. Of course he had. A man would have to be dead not to want to spend time between those gorgeous thighs, worshiping at those fantastic breasts while he fucked into what he’d bet was the tightest pussy in creation. Yes, his cock had screamed ‘MINE!’ the moment his gaze settled on her fine little body. But the second she’d turned and he’d seen her exquisite face for the first time… yeah, he’d been done. He’d known that woman would hold him – heart, mind, body, and soul.

There’d been no question at all.

He was claiming sweet Carolina for his own.

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Sarah O’Rourke is actually TWO besties who live three states apart and write at all hours of the day and night! They’ve crazily nicknamed themselves Crazy One and Crazy Two. Born and raised in the southern United States, they are overly attached to their one-click accounts, can’t make it through the day without copious doses of caffeine, and spend way too much time on the phone with each other.

Between them, they have four children and twenty years of marriage…one to a retired super soldier and the other to egomaniac engineer. They hate empty chocolate wrappers and writer’s block, love to talk to readers…and oh, by the way, they write about strong, kick-ass women and hot alpha heroes!

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“All of your ideals, your hopes and dreams…they cease to matter if you abandon them in your darkest hour. We have to see this through to the end.”

Jack McIntyre and Caroline Gerard have never shied away from a challenge. As dual commanders of the American rebel forces, they now face the greatest adversity of their lives. Every decision has permanent consequences. Relationships are tested and restored. Hard truths come to light. When the reality of their situation finally hits them, there is one thing they know for certain.

No sacrifice is too great for love.

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Cecilia London is the pen name of a native Illinoisan currently living in San Antonio, Texas. She’s filled several roles over the course of her adult life – licensed attorney, wrangler of small children, and obsessed baseball fan, among others. An extroverted introvert with a serious social media addiction, she is the author of The Bellator Saga, an epic, genre-crossing romance series. You can catch all of her quirky updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or at her website.

A Hollywood starlet fearlessly prepares for danger but finds herself unprepared for the perils of love.

On the big screen Sheridan Bennett’s got the face of an angel and the body of a…well, isn’t that what’s expected of an award-winning actress? But there’s something about her Clayton Kincaid can’t quite figure. The former Ranger is transitioning from local police detective to private investigator, and Sheridan Bennett is one case he’d like to solve.

Sheridan knows her luck has taken a turn for the worse when her criminal father appears in the middle of a police fundraiser. Not only that, the one man capable of uncovering her secrets witnesses her distress. Her idyllic life falls apart as her father’s demands for money escalate and a stalker begins a menacing game.

Determined to keep Sheridan safe, Clayton works his way into her life and her heart. But when Sheridan learns Clayton has secrets of his own, she decides to face the fight alone. Undeterred by Sheridan’s belief in his deception, Clayton uses all his resources when the path of her notorious father and her stalker converge.

Together they must learn that the spotlight shines brightest when it’s shared, and that not all love is an act.

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Oh man was I ready to get to know detective hottie AKA Claton and I totally expected him to be the hot and cold person in this relationship but boy was I wrong.  That man was in it from the start!!  Sheridan is a MESS!!  That girl has been through more in her life than most people and is living to tell about it.  Granted she is living a shallow existence out of fear but she thinks is strength until old Aquaman  *Snickers* forces his way into Slims life.

Clayton is your typical brooding alpha but he sees our star and is instantly drawn.  Sheridan is a famous actress and has scened with many celebrities but no one gives her the butterflies like Clayton.  When she needs help he is there to offer his strength annnnd a bit more.  Try has hard as Sheridan liked he broke down every single one of her walls and swam his way past her defenses….again the Aquaman references because they cracked me up in the book.

There is A LOT happening in this book…I mean a lot!!  Lots of side plots and bad guys, twists, turns,  the Russian Mafia and even some human trafficking L but the story is solid.  You think you might have this figured out and then we get a whole new level of “Oh crap” thrown at us.

I gotta tell ya I wanted to smack Sheridan a time or two but I think her sisters are a great touch stone for her.  I also loved seeing Rachel and Clayton bantering back and forth in the story.  But I am DYING…like for real death is imminent if I don’t know about Erik annnnnd Ryan.  Serious the need for these men to find an HEA is super strong!!!!

In the spring of 2013, Jillian Jacobs changed her career path and became a romance writer. After reading for years, she figured writing a romance would be quick and easy. Nope! With the guidance of the Indiana Romance Writers of America chapter, she has learned there are many “rules” to writing a proper romance. Being re-schooled has been an interesting journey, and she hopes the best trails are yet to be traveled.
You’ll find a bit of her husband in her paranormal series, The Elementals, as he’s a chemist and has to answer all her, “Could this really happen?” questions.
Water’s Threshold, the first in her Elementals series, was a finalist in Chicago-North’s 2014 Fire and Ice contest in the Women’s Fiction category.
Three things about her: She’s a Tea Guzzler, Polish Pottery Hoarder, and lover of all things Moose. Her current positions with Indiana Romance Writers of America are Program Chair and 2015 Conference Co-Chair. The genres she writes under are: Paranormal and Contemporary Romance with suspenseful elements.
Jillian is also part of an Indiana author group, which posts videos answering questions readers post for writers. Visit The Juicebox Dialogues on YouTube for some sassy video fun with romance writers.

A shifter battling his wolf instincts…
A woman living a life of obligation and lies…
A moment of fate interrupted by danger.

Rebel Lynch has spent two hundred years searching for balance between his human side and his inner wolf. As a den President of The Feral Breed Motorcycle Club, a lack of control over the beast within isn’t just a pain in the tail, it’s a death sentence. One served by his club brothers: the judges, jury, and executioners of the wolf-shifting community.

At Amnesia Gentlemen’s Club, customers and staff check their real-world identities at the door. Charlotte, one of the club’s best waitresses, ditched her legit career in corporate IT because she needs the kind of income those pesky IRS folks can’t track. When the smart-mouthed bombshell pulls a gig serving a private party, she expects nothing more than a few extra tips. That is until dirty-talking Rebel Lynch strolls into the room looking like sin incarnate, flashing motorcycle club colors, and blasting Charlotte’s expectations about work, life, and love straight to hell.

One glance at Charlotte and Rebel knows she’s his fated mate. But a wolf shifter is attacking women at the club, threatening Charlotte’s life, and putting the entire shifter community at risk of exposure. Rebel and his Feral Breed MC brothers must find the crazed shifter before he strikes again. If Rebel can’t uncover the new monster in their midst—and learn to rein in the protective instincts of a fully mated Alpha—his future with Charlotte will be dead on arrival.

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I bought this book after seeing this authors amazing list of Paranormal books when I was at an autor event.

Shifters plus MC…That is the Holy Grail for me.  I mean WHAT!!!  Yes those 2 genres are my favorite and probably the most read by me so…uhm…yeah..direct hit to my pocket book.

Rebel is the Alpha of his chapter of the Feral Breed MC.  He has a tight group of shifters who respect him even though he is a human turned vs natural born wolf.  When Blaze, the President and resident bad a$$ head of the NALB, ask Rebel to investigate a situation, you go.  Rebel is shocked to see his mate working in this dive bar/sex sop.

Cherry/Charlotte hates her job slinging drinks but she needs to pay her brothers tuition.  This is the only job that gives her enough money to do that along with provide food on the table.  When sex on a stick walks in and she is forced to be in a room with him, she is dying.  Not outta fear for the shifter but outta lust.

The couple are quickly throw into an even worse situation which causes the world around them to shift.  They gotta deal with the mating pull, the bad guys and the fact that ….uh…well…Charlotte doesn’t even know what the heck a wolf shifter is!

I totally loved this fresh look at the shifter/mate dynamic.  I loved that Charlotte stands her ground with Rebel.  She makes him earn her heart.

A storyteller from the time she could talk, USA Today bestselling author Ellis grew up among family legends of hauntings, psychics, and love spanning decades. Those stories didn’t always have the happiest of endings, so they inspired her to write about real life, real love, and the difficulties therein. From farmers to werewolves, store clerks to witches—if there’s love to be found, she’ll write about it. Ellis lives in the Chicago area with her husband, daughters, and two tiny fish that take up way too much of her time.

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Finn
No matter how cruel it’s been in the past, I’ve never been able to flip fate the bird. I’m a romantic at heart. So when fate drops a leather-bound journal at my feet, I know I should walk away.

I don’t. I pick her up, bend her spine, spread her pages. From the first word, I’m a goner. The owner didn’t give me access to her most intimate desires, but I devour them anyway. Her private darkness, her candid, explicit poetry—it all goes down like warm milk. And from that point forward, I drink, eat, and sleep her.

Halston
I went to his apartment and let him take my picture. Just once, to see how it would feel. I’m not his to look at, to inspire, to touch, but when he watches me through his lens, it gives me a high I don’t want to come down from…

My journal is the one place I can be myself—as long as I can tie it up and put it away when I’m finished. But when Finn undoes the bow, he pulls strings that could unravel each of us.

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Jessica Hawkins is an Amazon bestselling author known for her “emotionally gripping” and “off-the-charts hot” romance. Dubbed “queen of angst” by both peers and readers for her smart and provocative work, she’s garnered a cult-like following of fans who love to be torn apart…and put back together.

She writes romance both at home in the California desert and around the world, a coffee shop traveler who bounces from café to café with just a laptop, headphones, and coffee cup. She loves to keep in close touch with her readers, mostly via Facebook, Instagram, and her mailing list.

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Tell us your name and then a bit about yourself.

Hi my name is Dawn Brower and I have a problem…

um….This question is so hard. *taps foot* What do I say? Hmm. Let me see… I’m a mother. I have two teenage sons. The oldest is graduating this year. That’s scary stuff there. I can’t imagine him actually *gasp* adulting. I mean technically he is an adult but if you’re a mom you know what I mean. He has to figure some crap out and start making a life of his own now.

I live in one of the cold tundra states. I don’t particularly like it but I suck it up. The kids won’t be around much longer and once they’re gone maybe I’ll migrate south. Other than writing I work as a substitute teacher. It is what it is. The kids make it interesting.

What else do you want to know? I mean those are the basics. Work *check* Kids *check* location *check* I suppose you want something interesting… I’ve got nothing. I’m as boring as they come. *wink* Seriously though ask and I’ll endeavor to answer.

When and Why did you start to write?

In a way I suppose I’ve always written in some form. I used to enjoy it and even took a creative writing class in college. But I never took it seriously. It wasn’t until my step-sister dared me to write something that I did. that was over 3 years ago now. I’ve become addicted to it and I can’t stop. There are folders upon folders of ideas in my writer file on my computer. I have enough material to keep me busy for a while.

What authors do you always read or suggest to others?

I read everything and in every genre. Some of my favorite authors are: Johanna Lindsay, Illona Andrews, Gena Showalter, Kresley Cole, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Julia Quinn, Tessa Dare, Hailey Edwards, Rebekah Lewis, Jaci Burton, Eve Langlais, Lynn Kurland, Richelle Mead, Christina McKnight, Eloisa James, Lisa Kleypas.

Honestly I could name a ton more. Those up there though–auto buys. Love their work.

What is the most surprising thing you have found out with the writing process?

That I could do it. Seriously. Part of the reason I never tried was because I never believed I had the patience to tell a story properly. It’s a nice feeling to finish a rough draft and a crazy intense one when it’s released to the masses.

I also discovered I have a hard time sticking to one genre. That is why I flip from historical to contemporary and why the Linked Across Time series exists. It has all the things I love to explore in it.

What are you working on now?

I am working on edits for Spellbound by My Charmer: Linked Across Time 5 which releases on Valentine’s Day. After that it is edits on Stolen by My Knave: Linked Across Time 6 which is going into the Regency Ever After boxset first. Once edits are finished I’m diving into the next Heart’s Intent book followed by Linked Across Time 7. I’ll be busy busy writing and editing over the next several months.

When writing are you a pantser or plotter?

I am mostly a panster… I have a super basic outline to give me and idea of what direction I want to go in but what happens once I start writing is often a surprise to even me.

What are your social links?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDawnBrower
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawnab33
website: http://www.authordawnbrower.com/

What are your buy links?

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Brower/e/B00KBBRW5E

Easier to just give a link to my Amazon page 🙂 There are too many books to list now.

Saved by My Blackguard HERE – Historical

One Heart to Give HERE – Contemporary

Lies. Deception. Betrayal.

Within less than twenty-four hours of proposing to the love of Gray’s life, Liva disappeared. No note. No trace. No explanation. Nothing. Now, five years later, she’s resurfaced and Gray will stop at nothing to make Livia his again. But is love enough to forgive an unforgivable wrong?

Livia had less than sixty seconds to make a decision that would change her life forever. She sacrificed. She suffered. She survived. Now that she’s back, she’s determined that no one ever discover her shameful secret – especially the only man she’s ever loved. But will hiding the past destroy her future?

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I had to start this one after I finished Finding Gray. I had to find out what happened to Livia and what made her run on what should have been the happiest day of her life. The roller-coaster ride I was about to get on was one I was not prepared for I had no idea the twist, turns, and loops I was about to encounter.

Gray found the love of his life and thought she felt the same way but Livia left Gray the same night she agreed to be his wife. He was never the same man just ask his brothers. Livia crushed and ruined him without a second glance.

Livia’s life was finally turning around she has the love of her life who just purposed and she was getting married. But one phone call, one big betrayal and one desperate last minute decision changed Livia’s life from fairytale to nightmares.

Forward five years later Livia finds herself in a new town, new life and face to face with the person she never thought she would ever see again, Gray Colloway her first and only true love. Gray is determined more than ever to snag Livia and never let her out of his sights or let her run again. With the secret Livia is hiding will it be too much to overcome and forgive to make this work can love heal all or will it be too much to handle.

This is by far one of my favorite stories so far the twists were jaw dropping and gut wrenching. I cried for Livia and what she endured to save a life. My heart broke for Gray. I loved how protective Gray’s brothers were of him. I also loved Gray’s mother’s ability to forgive and love was amazing. I had so many emotions going on while reading this I cried, there was anger, there was surprise, and there was a few NO WAY didn’t see that coming AT ALL. I cannot wait to continue this series I want to learn more about these Colloway Brothers.

As a USA Today Bestselling author, I write stories that are deeply emotional with flawed characters, because humans ARE flawed and if we read about perfect characters living in their perfect world, first of all, snoozer, but secondly, we never experience the gratification of redemption.

Outside of writing, I’m just a regular ol’ Midwest girl who likes Game of Thrones and am obsessed with Modern Family and The Goldbergs. I run, I eat, I run, I eat. It’s a vicous cycle. I love carbs, but there’s love-hate relationship with my ass and thighs. Mostly hate. I like a good cocktail (oh hell…who am I kidding? I love any cocktail). I’m a huge creature of habit, but I’ll tell you I’m flexible. I read every single day and if I don’t get a chance…watch the hell out. My iPad and me: BFFs. I’m direct and I make no apologies for it. I swear too much. I love alternative music and in my next life I want to be a bad-ass female rocker. I hate, hate, hate spiders, telemarketers, liver, acne, winter and loose hairs that fall down my shirt (don’t ask, it’s a thing).