Title: Forsaken Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Forsaken is a thoughtful and introspective look at free-will vs. blind faith, and I appreciated its message despite a slight reservation or two about its execution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Titus has lived and breathed religion his entire life,... Continue Reading →
Review: Pirate’s Spoils by Qeturah Edeli
Title: Pirate's Spoils Author: Qeturah Edeli Publisher: Loose Id (Free Download) Length: 31 Pages Category: Historical, BDSM At a Glance: There is definitely enough intrigue in the storyline that I wish the author would make it into a full-length novel, but take it for what it is and enjoy. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Domingo is... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Daddy, Daddy, and Me by Sean Michael
Welcome to the Daddy, Daddy, and Me blog tour with author Sean Michael, celebrating the release of his latest novel from Dreamspinner Press! Thank you to The Novel Approach for hosting me today. I have always wanted to be a writer. I wrote some short stories when I was a kid, and I did creative... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Rogue in the Making by TJ Nichols
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of TJ Nichol's Rogue in the Making, book two in the Studies in Demonology series, coming in May from DSP Publications The Excerpt I’m really excited to be able to reveal the cover for book 2 in the Studies in Demonology series, Rogue in the Making. Rogue in... Continue Reading →
Review: Boys Keep Swinging: A Memoir by Jake Shears
Title: Boys Keep Swinging: A Memoir Author: Jake Shears Publisher: Atria Books Length: 336 Pages Category: Autobiography At a Glance: Shears is nothing if not a natural born storyteller who picks at the threads of memory and weaves them into a compelling novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In this deeply affecting memoir, one of rock... Continue Reading →
Flashback Friday Audio Review: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli ~ Narrated by Michael Crouch
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Review: A Matter of Justice by J.C. Long
Title: A Matter of Justice Series: Hong Kong Nights: Book Three Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: J.C. Long has created a roller coaster ride of a story in A Matter of Justice, with action, suspense and danger. The plot is intriguing and a shocker when all... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Lover, Lover by Liv Olteano
Welcome to author Liv Olteano, who's dropped by to celebrate the release of her brand new novel, Lover, Lover, a part of Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line. Liv's sharing a yummy recipe with us today, as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end! The Delicious Carrot... Continue Reading →
Audio Tour ~ Excerpt and Giveaway: Survivor by TM Smith ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
We're so pleased to have author TM Smith's Survivor audiobook tour dropping by today with an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the prize details and how to enter at the end. Welcome, TM! About the Audiobook Author: TM Smith Narrated by: Nick J. Russo Length: 5 hrs... Continue Reading →
Review: Joshua’s Rainbow by Victoria Sue
Title: Joshua's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Some of these characters are broken on the outside and some broken on the inside, but they are a family together, and Victoria Sue has done an excellent job of communicating that. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Speedbump by Charli Coty
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who... Continue Reading →
Review: Pretty in Pink by Jay Northcote
Title: Pretty in Pink Series: Housemates: Book Six Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 211 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It truly pains me to say that Pretty in Pink was mostly a miss for me. My issue with this book isn’t that there's sex in the plot. It’s that sex is the... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: Luminosity by Annabelle Jay
Welcome to author Annabelle Jay, who's stopped by today to celebrate the release of Luminosity, the fifth and final book in her Young Adult Fantasy series The Sun Dragon, from Harmony Ink Press. The Sun Dragon Series Mansion: More than Just a Setting The Sun Dragon Series, my young adult fantasy series published with Harmony... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Joshua’s Rainbow by Victoria Sue
We're so pleased to have author Victoria Sue with us today to celebrate the release of the first book in her brand new Rainbow Keys series, Joshua's Rainbow. She's here to share an excerpt from the book with you as well as the chance to win an eBook from her backlist, so be sure to... Continue Reading →
Review: A Detached Raider by Ana Night
Title: A Detached Raider Series: The Black Raiders: Book One Author: Ana Night Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 355 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Ana Night has constructed a rollercoaster ride of a serial murder mystery in which the murders are not the only thing to keep you guessing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Review: Lover, Lover by Liv Olteano
Title: Lover, Lover (A Dreamcatchers Tale Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Fourteen Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 195 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Despite its interesting premise, the rush to the end left me feeling unsatisfied overall. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Twin souls reunited. Drew’s always been a fighter: first in martial arts... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: For the Living by L.A. Witt ~ Narrated by Charlie David
Title: For the Living Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie David has a smooth, if unvaried, voice, but the story is a bit off-putting in that Scott is required to be friend, confidant, lover, and analyst for Jay. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Teaser Excerpt: Bad Boyfriend by K.A. Mitchell
Welcome to author K.A. Mitchell, who's here today to celebrate the re-release of book two in the Bad in Baltimore series, Bad Boyfriend, available now from Dreamspinner Press! One of My Favorite Quotes I don’t have a favorite book of mine, at least not one that’s consistent. Usually I’m insanely in love with the one... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Losing It by Christine d’Abo
We're so pleased to have author Christine d'Abo dropping in today on the tour for her latest release, Losing It, the fourth installment in the Ringside Romance ~verse from Riptide Publishing. Christine's here to chat with us about heroes of the unlikely variety, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those... Continue Reading →
Review: Losing It by Christine d’Abo
Title: Losing It Series: Ringside Romance: Book Four Author: Christine d'Abo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 229 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so glad I read this one. If you’ve been reading the series, I have no doubt that Losing It is a solid addition to the set. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Finn Miller... Continue Reading →
Review: Sweet Thing by Isobel Starling
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Review: Bad Boyfriend by K.A. Mitchell
Title: Bad Boyfriend Series: Bad in Baltimore: Book Two Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: Fake boyfriends, a little age play, and a whole lot of chemistry between Quinn and Eli come together to make this an unputdownable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Causing trouble... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Teaser Excerpt: Teaching Ben by Shae Connor
Welcome to author Shae Connor and the tour for her newest release, Teaching Ben, a new addition to the Dreamspun Desires house line from Dreamspinner Press. Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Enjoy! Hi all, and thanks to Lisa for having me! I’m here today to celebrate the release of my first novel in … well,... Continue Reading →
Audio Interview and Giveaway: September by Robert Winter ~ Narrated by Kale Williams
Welcome, everyone! We’re so pleased to join in on the September audiobook tour with author Robert Winter and narrator Kale Williams, who’ve put together a wide-ranging interview that explores the process and art of producing an audiobook. The interview has been divided into five segments, and we have Part Two for you today. Be sure... Continue Reading →

