Hi, readers! For those who are still hankering for a good romance just in time for Valentine's Day, look no further! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our 30th official author interview on this romance blog! We have a real treat for you, readers. Today we get to speak one-on-one with a talented author. Please join me in welcoming Jess Michaels to ILRB! Nice to chat with you…
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Ghosts of 2021: Romance Past, Present, and Future – New Year’s Eve Post
As the end of the year drifts toward us and we look toward tomorrow in hopes of better days to come, it behooves us to look at a mixture of the past, present, and future in preparation for the new year ahead. I guess that’s why I’ve chosen a time travel theme this year for the new romance books I’m spotlighting in this annual post. Without further ado, here they are!
What Most People Don’t Know about Romance Novels: a romance blogger post by multi-genre author Marie Lavender
Poetry Spotlight: David Russell on Mysterious Sensuality
Historical Romance – Personal Not Just Factual: a romance blogger post by multi-genre author Marie Lavender
Let’s talk about books. There’s nothing I love more than cracking open a volume, going to the first page and diving into a great story. As writers, we hope to create characters and worlds that truly resonate with readers...
How to Write in Different Genres and Juggling Multiple Careers: a guest post by multi-genre author Jennifer Conner
How to Write in Different Genres and Juggling Multiple Careers by Jennifer Conner Right now, in this time of Covid, we are lucky if we can keep our heads from blowing off, but writing helps keep our brains embedded in our cranium for a few more days. I am a writer, but also a publisher… Continue reading How to Write in Different Genres and Juggling Multiple Careers: a guest post by multi-genre author Jennifer Conner
Exclusive Interview with author team Amber Anthony, plus a look at action/adventure romance, ROMAN’S REVENGE!
Hi, readers! I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our twenty-ninth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character interviews then switched over to the author’s take on it, but this approach is a… Continue reading Exclusive Interview with author team Amber Anthony, plus a look at action/adventure romance, ROMAN’S REVENGE!
Exclusive Interview with author J.D. Bass, plus a look at family holiday book with a touch of romance, TALE OF THE WINTER LANDS!
Hi, readers! For those who are still hankering for a good holiday read, look no further! 🎄⛄ I am beyond pleased to announce a very special post today on ILRB. We’re doing something a little different. This is our twenty-eighth official author interview on this romance blog! I know in the past, we did character… Continue reading Exclusive Interview with author J.D. Bass, plus a look at family holiday book with a touch of romance, TALE OF THE WINTER LANDS!
To Your Health and Happiness in 2021 – with a Small Look Back at 2020
Happy New Year, everyone! To honor our frontline workers who’ve battled the Coronavirus this year, I decided to take a moment and list some of the top bestselling medical romances which I found on Amazon. After that, I’ll give you an overview of all the I Love Romance Blog posts from 2020, divided by respective category. Just in case you missed any of them! Sound good?
Historical Romance New Release
Check out the second edition of my first historical romance! You’ve never known a Victorian maritime romance series like this! ♥
Marie Lavender- Multigenre Author
Hi, readers! Just thought I’d pop in and let you know that Upon Your Return, my historical romance novel and book one of the Heiresses in Love Series, is now live! Woo hoo! ♥

I am with a new publisher for this series, and I am so excited about the second edition release! 😀 Learn more details below…
Book Title: Upon Your Return (book one of the Heiresses in Love Series)
Release Date: November 23, 2020
Genre: Historical Romance
Tagline: Utterly captivated by a man who rescues her one night, Fara embarks on an unexpected journey.
Blurb:
Award-winning Author Marie Lavender brings excitement and passion to two coastal France towns in this captivating love story about a young heiress and a devilishly charming ship captain.
A French heiress, a ship’s captain, and numerous obstacles to struggle through.
Fara Bellamont has always dreamed of having adventures and discovering love…
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