Interviewer: We here at True World Teen are delighted to welcome Belinda Loring. She’s here to fill us in on behind-the-scene gossip to recent shocking events and dish about her boyfriend the demigod. Welcome, Belinda! (polite applause. Belinda shifts in her chair as if uncomfortable) Interviewer: How did you find out that your boyfriend was a demigod? Or did you always know? Belinda: I’m embarrassed to say that although Demian and I have been friends for years, I only recently found out he is a demi-god. I knew he had the long-winded talent because we exchanged messages on the breeze, but I didn’t know about his other powers until a forest fire threatened us. Demian used his powers to reroute a stream and allowed us to hide safely in the water until the flames were past. Interviewer: Wow! How did you feel about this revelation? Belinda: I was absolutely stunned. I mean, my boyfriend is a demi-god. How cool is that? Interviewer: There’s a rumour that you and Demian have Bonded. Is this true? And is this bond why your recent Bonding ceremony with Warren, the House Scott heir, failed so spectacularly? Belinda: I’m glad you asked, because I’d like…

Writes: I write sexy, trope-driven contemporary romance with realistic character development, humor, and emotion. My current release, A PRINCESS FOR A BRIDE, is out on February 8 and is a fun princess/arranged-marriage story. About: Noelle handwrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn’t stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she reads any book she can get her hands on and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel. She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances. What I’m looking for in my ideal reader match: Loves contemporary romances with favorite tropes like arranged marriages, best friends falling in love, and fake relationships. Wants characters that think and act like real human beings. Loves a lot of short, fun reads with the occasional longer, deeper story. Wants heartwarming stories that can make you laugh, cry, and swoon while still including a number of steamy scenes. What to expect if we’re compatible: A huge backlist of more than 40…

The main characters in my new young adult romance, ANY BOY BUT YOU, hate each other in real life, but fall in love accidentally and anonymously while playing an augmented reality game on their phones. Some of my favorite scenes to work on in ABbY were the ones were either Elena or Oliver was being a brat to the other one. There is a thin line between love and hate, and the two of them skate it for much of the book. I tend to gravitate toward enemies to lovers stories all the time, especially on TV. Insta-love doesn’t do it for me. I want insta-hate, followed by insta-attraction, which then might grow into something real. Some of my favorite enemies to lovers pairings on TV: Natalie and Trevor Dillon on All My Children: This was where my obsession with this trope began. My mom and aunt were big ABC soap fans when I was growing up, and therefore so was I. Natalie and Dillon, who hated each other so, so much, ended up (at least this is how I remember it from a million years ago) stranded on an island, where they realized they were in love. AS FOLKS…

“Sit with me, Lil.” Brodie Yates’ order didn’t come with an alternative. Bittersweet memories rose from the ashes. She’d wished to hear those words about a thousand times. Deep in her heart, an ache throbbed. “You paid for the steak, not idle conversation.” Her statement came hard and brittle as she faced him, trying to forget the man in front of her and that he’d known her as Lavender Lil. Brodie reached into his pocket and flipped a silver dollar onto the table. The heavy coin spun for a second before clinking to rest with the woman’s profile staring up. “I’m paying for the company.” Laurel’s lips tightened along with fingernails digging into the soft flesh of her palms. “Who do you think you are to barge into my life this way?” “A man no one wants to know. The devil with a six shooter.” His tone held quiet torture. “Someone who’s been to heaven and hell and half the stops in between.” Doubting the wisdom, she dropped stiffly into the spot Ollie, the café owner, had vacated, hating the swish of her skirts that floated lazily against his boots. “What does such a man talk about?” Damn her voice…

It’s a standing joke in my family that when luck was given out I was at the back of the queue. I never win anything, not raffles, not games of Bingo, not so much as a plastic comb from a Christmas cracker. Lottery tickets are wasted on me, and I steer well clear of gambling because I’d be broke in no time. Not so the heroine of my novella, The Prize. Jessie Barnett buys a raffle ticket and finds herself the lucky winner of a night’s entertainment at an up-market BDSM club. What’s more, she has the pick of the Doms there and really hits the jackpot when she gets not one Master for the night but two. She may have got a just a little bit more than she bargained for, but Jessie is made of stern stuff and she’s determined to claim her prize. I loved writing Jessie’s story. She may be a submissive, but she’s strong and assertive and knows exactly what she wants. Far from being intimidated by the challenge she relishes it and grabs the opportunity with both (bound) hands. It was Eleanor Roosevelt who said you should do something every day that scares you,…

Hi everyone! I write bold, sexy romance with just a dash of sweet, and I’m thrilled to be talking about my brand-new release, CROSSING HEARTS, with you! It’s hitting e-readers on February 7th, and I can’t wait for everyone to be able to read Hunter and Emerson’s story. As for me, when I’m not as my desk, clacking away at a new story, I can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in my kitchen, or curled up with my nose in a book. I love fast cars, slow dances, and cupcakes, although not always in that order. I live in Virginia with my wildly patient husband, our three daughters, and the occasional passing bear. I’m also a USA Today best-selling author and a 2016 and 2015 RWA RITA® finalist. What I’m looking for in my ideal reader: You love to escape to a new place in a book. I love to write about fun and unique settings! You’re a sucker for a rugged, salt-of-the-earth hero who can still make you swoon. You like smart, feisty heroines. You’re not afraid to cry, just a teensy bit. I’ll give you emotion, but not angst!…

In ZERO TO SIXTY, bad boy mechanic Sam Hamilton is gruff, huge, and tattooed. He’s menacing even when not trying to be. So what makes him a hero? A need to defend the innocent. Sam won’t stand for children, women, or pets to be abused. And he’s part of an amateur effort to rescue stray dogs. Enter Cookie… Sam might seem quiet, rough, and only able to fix cars, but he’s so much more than that. He comes from an abusive background, so he’s actually sensitive under all that tough exterior. And he’s a fan of peanut butter cookies! A sense of humor. He’s constantly bantering with his best friend Foley and the rest of the guys at Webster’s Garage. They’re his family, along with Eileen, Foley’s mom, who helped raise him. Sex appeal. Because what kind of hero would he be if he wasn’t sexy? What do you think of this guy, I ask you? The capacity to love. Sam has always just wanted to belong, to figure out why that needy little boy inside him couldn’t make his mom love him. He feels so much for others but buries those emotions deep. He’d do anything for those he…

As part of the band Shaughnessy, Matt Reed and the band have toured all over the world. Now that the band is on hiatus and relaxing, I imagine they’re thinking about some of the greatest places they played here in the U.S. And when they think about these spots, it’s not just about the acoustics, it’s about the total experience and the surroundings. So here’s the top five concert venues Shaughnessy has played at in the U.S. – and where you should catch a show when you have the chance! Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO. What could be more beautiful than an outdoor venue surrounded by…well…red rocks! If you’re a nature buff, this is a must-see venue for you! The Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA. If you read THIS IS OUR SONG, you know that Riley Shaughnessy held his first solo concert there and who can blame him! Another outdoor venue that has such an amazing history that every music fan should see at least one performance there! Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. This is one of the most well-known venues perhaps in the world. Besides it’s amazing history, it’s located in one of the greatest cities in…

BE MINE IN GOOD HOPE, book 3 in the Good Hope series, brings Marigold Bloom, the youngest of the four Bloom sisters, back to her home town. The first two books in the series, CHRISTMAS IN GOOD HOPE and SUMMER IN GOOD HOPE saw Amaryllis (Ami) and Primrose (Prim) Bloom respectively, find their happily-ever-after in Good Hope, a small community on the Door County (Wisconsin) peninsula. Since becoming a hairstylist, Marigold had been living and working in Chicago. After being fired from her position at one of the top hairstyling salons in the Windy City, she’s returned to Good Hope to plan her next move. She’s made one thing very clear; she doesn’t plan to stay. What would you say is your greatest success? Hands down it was when I was offered a position with the Steffan Oliver Salon in Chicago shortly after graduation. Working with someone like Steffan Oliver was a dream come true. I learned so much for him and was able to rapidly rise to become one of the top hairstylists in Chicago. Why did you return home to Good Hope after losing your job? Being in Good Hope allows me to live inexpensively while considering my…

“A clever murder mystery with plenty of southern charm” Charlie Harris and his cat Diesel are about fed up with the new head of the library. Oscar Reilly acts like he’s on a mission to make enemies. That creates a long list of suspects when Oscar turns up dead. When Charlie moves into the office, to fill in temporarily, he finds something that could make him the killer’s next target. NO CATS ALLOWED is a fantastic small-town cozy mystery. Author Miranda James’s takes her time introducing all the characters and laying out the situation. Her precise writing makes it easy to visualize the quiet Athena College campus and Charlie’s old family home. When Oscar Reilly is murdered in the library, we already know why half a dozen people might want him dead. Coming from a long line of southerners myself, I especially appreciate the uniquely southern touches James weaves into the story, from the foods served for dinner to the way the native characters talk. Each book is a real taste of the region. I also appreciate that the tone and language is such I feel comfortable recommending NO CATS ALLOWED and James’s other Cat in the Stacks novels to…