Monday, June 8, 2020

Featured Author: Toya Richardson

Welcome Today's Featured Author  
Toya Richardson!!!

 




The Protectors Series 
 Paranormal Romance

Wild Desire
 The Protectors Book 1
Dare to take a walk on the wild side with Mila and Elias. An exciting story filled with sexy Alpha males and their strong-willed women, magic, danger and a few other surprises along the way…
Mila Stubbs is starting her dream job as a forest ranger. The downside, it’s close to where she grew up. After years of bullying at the hands of Drake Scott, and the death of her parents, she fled to the city. Now she’s back and has put her life in danger by doing so. She has no idea of the power which lies dormant inside her.
Elias Crane has been waiting his whole life for ‘The One’. A chance meeting with Mila in the forest changes his life forever. Even though he realises she has no idea what is going on deep undercover of the trees, and the untold connection between them, the powerful pull to her drives him to the edge of insanity.
As they become close, the danger for Mila escalates. Drake Scott and his father have plans for her. They want her for breeding purposes. And when she’s taken captive, Elias must reach her before it’s too late.
This book is available free on KU



Animal Magnetism
The Protectors Book 2
Solange Arlington is coming to terms with many things in her life. Her Elemental powers she can handle. But there’s something which scares her… she’s the fated mate of a bear shifter. The pull and intensity of the feelings she experiences around him terrify her. Will she ever accept the fact they will be together for eternity?
Evan never thought the day would come when he’d finally discover his mate. It’s something every shifter desires more than anything else in their life. A partner to love. To cherish. To protect. When he does find her, he’s unprepared for how difficult the relationship would be.
When Solange runs away from the Protector’s community, she doesn’t realise how much danger she puts her mate and herself in. Evan is captured whilst trying to save her. Can she reach him in time before he’s killed?

This book is available free on KU




Sweet Salvation
The Protectors Book 3
All Manuela ever wanted was a normal life. A human life. When she leaves the safety of her Protectors community, her dream suddenly turns into a nightmare. When she is used for sport and hunted down, she doesn’t expect to be rescued by her mate. But what man would ever want her after what her body had been through.
Josh loves his life within Elias Crane’s Protectors community. After the brutal deaths of his family, he hopes to find peace. When he travels to a Protectors community in Spain, he discovers his mate. Broken. Brutalised.
Through their telepathic bond, they inadvertently share their past experiences. When Manuela opts to seek revenge, her actions could send shockwaves throughout all the Supernat communities. Can Josh reach her before death claims her from him?

This book will be available free on KU.








Beach Reads Romance Series 
Contemporary Romance

Destination Love, Beach Reads Series Book 1.
 A woman running from her past. A man with a broken heart. A new future could give them a second chance at love.
Faith Morgan’s lifelong dream comes true when she signs a book deal with a major romance publisher. For the first time in years, she feels the confidence she needs to cut ties with her nightmare of a boyfriend. But when he demands a piece of Faith's newfound success, she has no choice but to put distance between them. She figures about 11,000 miles ought to do the trick. Faith lands in New Zealand and swears off all men for good… until she meets the one who's destined to change her life.
Local businessman Dean Jameson always saw himself as a father in the making. He's ecstatic when he becomes a dad, but his heart shatters when his twisted ex reveals he's not the child's father. Meeting the captivating Faith renews his hope in the future, though he's unsure if he can leave his double heartbreak in the past where it belongs.
As Faith navigates her fear of being controlled and Dean dreads another betrayal, the two slowly but surely fall for each other. When their vindictive exes do everything they can to crush this second chance at romance, Faith and Dean must shed the past to rebuild a future based on true love…






Destination Passion Beach Reads Series Book 2.
She’s ready for change. He’s reluctant to trust. Can they find love on the other side of the world?
Leah Stevens can’t wait to leave her awful UK dating experiences behind. After a traumatic relationship, she’s not sure she can trust again—not even the handsome, happy-go-lucky guy she’s been talking with over Skype. When she travels across the globe to New Zealand, Leah doesn’t expect her online friend to give her a very real and passionate kiss.
Being the life and soul of the party has gotten Neil Sykes in trouble before. After his last relationship ended with an embarrassing public video, he wants to take things slow with the beautiful Leah. But he can barely contain his exuberant emotions, which range from passion to jealousy…
As they feel the pull of perfect chemistry, Leah and Neil’s emotional baggage starts to force them apart.
Surrounded by South Pacific paradise, the wary couple must overcome their painful pasts for a chance at true love?




Destination Redemption Beach Reads Book 3
The Secret of Redemption Lies in Love...
Erin Munroe's trust in men is zero. After grieving for the loss of her stillborn son, she leaves her life behind and moves to the sleepy seaside town of Cromer. After the trauma her ex put her through, men are the last thing on her mind. But a chance meeting at her favourite restaurant brings Erin and Levi together and she can't resist his soulful eyes.
Levi Sanders is a man with a tragic past. He blames himself for the loss of his family. When he helps Erin choose a favourite dish from a restaurant he frequents, they form a friendship born of mutual respect. Being with Erin chases away his black moods, depression and his dark days seem to lift. But the voices of this dismal past wait in the shadows to bring him down.
Recognizing his insecurities, Erin fights for the man who could be the love of her life. In doing so she battles for her own self-worth. All the while, Erin and Levi's demons threaten to drive them apart.





Destination Dream, A Christmas Novella, Beach Reads book 3.5.
A Christmas Dream come true—twice over.
As Tash Freeman embarks on her lifelong dream of being a dancer on a cruise ship, the strong bond she made with her hot summer fling needs to end. Though Tash has grown fond of Jay, she needs to move on with her life… or so she thought.
Because Jay is supportive of Tash’s life-long dream come true he’s hesitant to share his deeper feelings. He’s in love with Tash. There won’t be another like her in his life, ever. Yet he digs deep and finds the courage to let her go. But when she leaves, a large part of his heart is torn away and it’s too late to remedy his mistake.
Both struggle for a happy medium between their long-distance relationship that’s pushed beyond the breaking point. Jay finally knows how to make it work with Tash… but as she gains new friends and meets new people his efforts might be too little too late.








About Toya Richardson:
For anyone who doesn’t know me, I write mainly paranormal and contemporary romances. I’m married with one grown up son who works on cruise ships and I have a cat called Masai. I live near Ipswich in Suffolk, originally from Essex, in the UK. When not writing or reading I love watching Formula One racing and darts, live gigs, travelling, rock music, cinema, gardening and spending time with my friends.



Social Media Links:
https://mewe.com/ToyaRichardson 


 Interview With Toya Richardson:
   1.     Can you tell us a little about your books?

I write Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance and Romantic suspense.
At present, I am writing book 5 in a Paranormal Romance Series, The Protectors Series which I’m self-publishing. Book 4 Enchanted Passion will be released Summer/Autumn this year. There are shifters, elementals and witches in these books, so a bit of everything for readers who love Paranormal Romance.

Last year I completed book four in a Beach Reads series, which is with a publisher. Each story is set in a location I have personally visited, New Zealand, Australia, Cromer in Norfolk UK and one set on a cruise ship, which is a Christmas novella.

I’ve also written my first ever Rom Com, which is another Christmas novella, called Festive Love Coach. Due to be released sometime this December. The idea for this came about when a reader told me about all the antics of her fellow travellers on a coach trip at Christmas. I had a lot of fun writing this one!

Altogether, I have eighteen books published at present some with publishers, others without.                 

    2.     What inspires you to write?

My mum was always my biggest supporter. She read to me from a very early age and always encouraged me to use my imagination. She would have loved to see me published, but sadly passed away before that happened. Each of my books is dedicated to her memory.
Other things that inspire me could be anywhere from places that I’ve visited on holiday, or when I’m out walking. It could be a person I see in the street, or a name that triggers off a whole series of events culminating in a story. I have so many books of notes and half-written stories, so I’ll never run out of ideas!

    3.     Do you work with an outline, or just write?

So many times in the past I’ve written plot lines, but as soon as I start typing my characters take over and never go the way I planned. It can be frustrating but exciting too.              

    4.     Do you have a release day tradition?

None at all, just the usual nervous anticipation knowing that your book baby is about to be released. I usually feel very sick and anxious but that’s all part of it.


    5.     If you could be friends with one of your character, which one would you chose?

Wow, that’s a tough one and one I honestly haven’t thought about. Probably Mila in Wild Desire, The Protectors Series Book 1. She has a lot to deal with. Not only does she have to come to terms with the fact she’s mated a stage shifter and coping with the intense emotions it brings. She also has to deal with events from her past that catch up with her. She is caring and compassionate in nature, but also fearless and loyal. A great asset to have on your side. Oh, and Elias, her mate, is uber hot!

    6.     Do you have a special time to write or how is your day structured?

I don’t have a specific time. I write when the muse is with me. I work part time which can be a pain when the writing bug strikes then. I just pray I have the momentum when I get home. I have Friday to Monday off so have plenty of time to get writing.

    7.     If you had a superpower, what would it be?

The ability to heal even mortal wounds.
 
    8.     What writing projects are you currently working on?

I’m also working on a new paranormal romance series called Hybrid Lovers. Book 1, Captivated is complete although I have no release date yet. This one is a ménage between two Hybrid angel/vampires and their human fated mate.

Recently, I completed a duet set in Tenerife. I was hoping to release them this year, but it is looking more likely that it will be next year now.

Plus, last week I was searching through my old flash drives and found at least half a dozen books in varying stages. Some complete, some a few chapters long, so that’s given me even more to play with!
    


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