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Tonight on the Romance Bookmark Renee Bernard will be introducing author Debra Parmley.

Tune in for the exciting transition. After five years of fun with Canned Laughter and Coffee and The Romance Bookmark, Renee is handing off the mic to Debra and her new show Book Lights - Shining a Light on Books!

Book Lights will shine the light on visiting authors of fiction, cover models and special guests. 

Join us to tonight to meet romance author Debra Parmley. 

www.debraparmley.com

and hear about Renee's new HIstorical Romance Retreat and Renee's new series The Duchess Club.

www.reneebernardauthor.com

Don't miss J. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) on 3/25@6pm EST! New York Times, and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories, JK is known for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances, JK writes in a variety of genres. She joins me to chat about her upcoming novel, Dirtiest Secret.

Book Blurb:

From the New York Times bestselling author of such “racy, sizzling Stark novels” (RT Book Reviews) as Release Me and Say My Name comes a Stark International Novel featuring provocative bad boy Dallas Sykes—the first in a new trilogy in the S.I.N. series.

It was wrong for us to be together, but it was even harder to be apart.

 

The memory of Dallas Sykes burns inside of me. 

Everyone knows him as a notorious playboy, a man for whom women and money are no object. But to me, he’s still the one man I desperately crave—yet the one I can never have. 

Dallas knows me better than anyone else. We bear the same scars, the same darkness in our past. I thought I could move on by staying away, but now that we’re drawn together once more, I can’t fight the force of our attraction or the temptation to make him mine.

 

We’ve tried to maintain control, not letting ourselves give in to desire. And for so long we’ve told ourselves no—but now it’s finally time to say yes.

 

Dirtiest Secret is intended for mature audiences.

Life, Laughter and Romance rule at The Romance Bookmark! (The internet's most casual and oddly compelling author chat show where we only remember to talk about books once every four shows.) Tonight, Jennifer August sits down to talk about why hotter is better when it comes to your reads and how you don't have to wait until the summertime to bask in the glow! We'll find out what's cooking and what to look for next from this up and coming erotic romance author who isn't afraid of the burn ;-)  (I am, just to be completely honest.  My oven seems to be stuck at simmer these days...)

My guest Thursday, March 10th at 6pm EST writes stories described as a fusion of faith, romance and African spice! Born in Akron, Ohio to Nigerian parents, Unoma Nwankwor spent her childhood and early adulthood years in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Her publishing credits include An Unexpected Blessing (2013), The Christmas Ultimatum (2013), When You Let Go (May, 2014), A Scoop of Love (Jan, 2015) and Anchored By Love (Dec 2015). She joins me to discuss her latest novel, He Changed My Name:

 

Book Blurb:

Sometimes broken roads lead to the best destinations 

Eager to escape the hypocrisy of the church and build her singing career, pop sensation, Ayanti “Yanni” Effiong enters and wins The Next World Star. Apart from fulfilling her dream, her move to America offers the perfect opportunity to help young female immigrants. A cause she pursues with a passion until fame takes over. Fifteen years later, broke, dumped and fresh out of jail, she begins to regret the lifestyle and name she created for herself. 

Mensah Afortey is on the brink of losing the church he put his heart and soul into for the past seven years. This years’ Valentine Day gala is his last attempt to raise money for the church. Everything is set but they need a big name to pull in donations. Just as he is about to give up, in walks “Yanni.” When he agreed for Ayanti to serve community service under his church he didn’t know she was the same person as the embattled star. 

While she pays her debt to society, the last thing she wants to do is perform on a day that left a bitter taste in her mouth. But there is no denying the instant attraction between them. Before he wins her heart, Mensah must win her soul. Over time and in fellowship with the church, Ayanti comes to realize that despite what man calls her, God has the ability to change her name.

Love, laughter and romance on The Romance Bookmark! Tonight we get the chance to sit down with award-winning author Joanna Shupe who is shining her talents on the Regency (like no one else can!) with Wicked Deceptions and also bringing the Gilded Age of New York center stage with her Knickerbocker Club series. I love an author who can rock two time periods and make it look so effortless! www.joannashupe.com Take a peek at her website and get ready to load up your arms with Joanna gems, settle in for amazing reads and never look back!

Don't miss author, Pat Tucker this Thursday, February 25th at 6pm EST! By day, Pat Tucker works as a radio news director in Houston, Texas. By night, she is a talented writer with a knack for telling page-turning stories. She is the author of Somebody Has to Pay, The Cocktail Club, Sideline Scandals, Party Girl, Daddy’s Maybe, Football Widows (soon to be a movie), Daddy by Default, and Lachez (an original e-short). She is the coauthor with Earl Sewell of Loyalty Among Friends and A Social Affair and has participated in three anthologies, including New York Times bestselling author Zane’s Caramel Flava. She joins me to discuss her latest novel,Somebody Has to Pay:

Book Blurb:

From the author of Football Widows and Daddy’s Maybe, a woman must face the consequences when she tells an unforgivable lie on national television.

After a very embarrassing appearance on the wildly popular syndicated show DNA Revealed, Dani Dawson is reevaluating her life. When she decided to identify Keeling as her daughter’s father, she didn’t think things would go as far as they did. Now she’s faced with mounting problems—and devastating consequences.

Keeling Lake’s life was flipped upside down for years after he was targeted by Dani in her carefully plotted paternity fraud. But now he’s out of jail, and he’s out to exact some revenge of his own. With his meddling mom at his side, Keeling may be headed for more problems than he bargained for.

As the schemes pile up and tensions rise, Dani and Keeling have a lot to learn about forgiveness and truth…before it’s too late.

If inspirational stories full of heart, triumph and Grace fill you with joy, you won't want to miss my guest this Thursday, February 18th at 6pm EST. Full time teacher, mother, coach, five-time cancer survivor, and author, Erin Weidemann's life story is amazing in itself. She was convinced that being a wife and mother were not in her future, but she has experienced that with God nothing is impossible. Her personal experiences, seeing negative life situations used for good in her life and for others while finding her own personal destiny, inspired her to create this life-changing series that will help girls around the world fulfill their destiny as well. Erin joins me to discuss her new novel, Hannah: The Belle of Prayer, the first book in The Adventures of Rooney Cruz series.

Book Blurb:

the first book of an original children’s series titled The Adventures of Rooney Cruz. The series will focus on five superhero women from the Bible starting with the first book, “Hannah: The Belle of Prayer.” Rooney Cruz, the main character, is a regular 9 year old girl who learns she possesses hidden superpowers, and her first adventure takes her on a journey to discover her first secret superpower: the power of prayer.

According to author and creator of The Adventures of Rooney Cruz, Erin Weidemann, “Rooney Cruz is a character who struggles through the challenges and difficult situations that most girls face as they grow up. We want to help girls identify powerful ways to approach life’s challenges by highlighting real heroes, Heroes For Her™.”

Life, Laughter and Romance!  Texas style means it'll be bigger and better tonight as Patricia W. Fischer drops in to talk about her upcoming projects, the writing life of mom/authors and how we do it without too many insane moments (or just enough insanity to make it fun, right?) Whether you love her for her Tuscany Texas series or her In Weighting books, you'll love to spend time with her on The Romance Bookmark!  Listen in tonight to find out why Patricia is such a fan favorite! www.patricawfischer.com

Bestselling author Hildie McQueen loves action, love and unusual settings. In fact, she joins me on Thursday, February 11th at 6pm EST to tell us more about her latest novel, Judith, Bride of Wyoming. Hildie writes in the Western Historical, Highland Historical and Contemporary Romance genres, so there's something every reader can enjoy. Her latest novel is about a Mail-Order Bride. It's a heartwarming story with an unexpected twist! 

Judith Hamilton arrives in Casper, Wyoming to find the man she is to marry has died. When offered a position as a caregiver to the town blacksmith's child, she quickly accepts, only to find the offer includes marrying the father. 

Sean Montgomery can't believe the answer to his prayers arrives so unexpectedly. That he has to marry the beautiful woman is not much of a sacrifice.

Love, Laughter and Romance---what more do you need? Welcome to the Romance Bookmark and tonight, we sit down with Anna Harrington, bestselling author of Regency set historical romances that will make you fall in love! (And remember, true love is forever so get ready to add every Anna Harrington novel to your TBR pile!) Her Secret Life of Scoundrels series is winning readers' hearts and everyone who discovers Harrington never wants to let go!  annaharringtonbooks.com  Tune in tonight to get to know one of best historical romances authors on the stage today!