Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Bankers' Hours Author: Wade Kelly Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the expert narration, buy it for the fun story, and buy it because sometimes even a light comedy can have an emotional weight. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Grace R. Duncan, who's joining us today as the final guest on the Resist & Triumph tour, a charity anthology conceived of to benefit GLAAD and The Trevor Project. She's here to tell us how she came up with the idea for her contribution to the collection, White Rabbit, and she's also... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Eli Lang stopping by today to celebrate the release of Scratch Track, the newest book in the Escaping Indigo series. Eli is sharing a little character/music spotlight with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welcome, Eli! Quinn and... Continue Reading →
Title: HeartOn Series: Full Hearts: Book Two Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though I didn’t connect with Carlos and Deion's story on the same level I did with Josh and Benji’s, I absolutely still enjoyed the book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When an injury sidelines... Continue Reading →
Title: Worth His Salt Series: Tattooed Corpses: Book Two Author: Ofelia Grand Publisher: Self-Published Length: 47 Pages Category: Fantasy, Murder Mystery At a Glance: This was a fascinating premise, but the story tried to be a few too many things at once and, as a result, ended up being nothing of any of them. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Trick Roller Series: Seven of Spades: Book Two Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 299 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: After I read this novel, I didn’t want to review it because I knew I couldn’t do it justice. With one of the most intense endings, ever, and I can’t even... Continue Reading →
Hi folks! J.K. here! I’m here to talk about my new project (you know, in addition to all of my traditional WIPs) called STRAY. Stray is a book I’m releasing by the chapter, free on my website (think fanfiction, but not). It’s a bit of a deviation from my normal M.O. of contemporary with a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to authors Jocelynn Drake, Rinda Elliott and the tour for their latest collaboration, Dantès Unglued, book two in the Ward Security series! We've got a teaser excerpt from the book to share with you, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details and enter below. About the Book Title: Dantes... Continue Reading →
Title: Picture Winter Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Thought it wasn’t my favorite of Aislin’s books—it did get off to somewhat of a slow start for me—it was still a worthy little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Do something new today. Why he looks at his... Continue Reading →
Title: Blackbird in the Reeds Series: The Rowan Harbor Cycle: Book One Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 188 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: A wonderful and interesting set up for a new series. If you are like your contemporary romances blended with a paranormal plot, pick this one up! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dantes Unglued Series: Ward Security: Book Two Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: From the beginning of Dantes Unglued, the storyline is gripping. It's another exciting mystery to add to the Ward Security series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When private investigator, Shane Stephens,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Vicktor Alexander and the Resist & Triumph charity anthology tour. Vicktor is sharing an excerpt from his contribution to the antho, Red. Enjoy! About the Anthology As 2017 opened, the United States took several steps back in the progress toward equality. In response, a group of authors has stepped up to offer... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author M.D. Neu to TNA today on the tour for his new release from NineStar Press, The Calling. He's answered a few interview questions for us, and he's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below! The Interview It’s day five of my Blog... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Quinn Anderson's Fourteen Summers, coming in May from Riptide Publishing About the Book Author: Quinn Anderson Release Date: May 21, 2018 Page Count: ~287 Genre: Comedy, Contemporary, New Adult, Romance Type: Standalone Cover By: Melissa Liban Blurb: Identical twins Aiden and Max Kingsman have been a matched set their whole lives. When... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Narrator: Greg Patmore Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 40 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: This is a thoroughly entertaining historical brought to life by a fabulous narrator, who was new to me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: By the good offices of Riptide Publishing KJ... Continue Reading →
Title: All the World's an Undead Stage Series: Offbeat Crimes: Book Six Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Paranormal, Comedy At a Glance: I cannot begin to explain to you why I love this series, but can only affirm that I do. The writing is always fresh—for the paranormal genre, it... Continue Reading →
Title: Preacher, Prophet, Beast Series: The Tyack & Frayne Mysteries: Book Seven Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Preacher, Prophet, Beast reads like a fever dream at times, often making me question what was real and what wasn't—maybe it was both, and that unknowing is the sum... Continue Reading →
Welcome to authors Mia Kerick and Raine O'Tierney, and the blog tour for their new collaboration, Sound of Silence, from Harmony Ink Press! We're so pleased to share this exclusive excerpt and giveaway with you, so enjoy and then be sure check out the entry details at the end. About the Book Title: Sound of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Lisa Henry joining us today on the tour for her latest release from Riptide Publishing, Two Man Station, book one in the Emergency Services series. She's here to discuss influences and ideas, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details at the end.... Continue Reading →
Title: Dream Series: Skins: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 254 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys were fantastic. Their scenes at the club were fire, and even when they weren’t ‘playing’ their chemistry was amazing. I can’t wait for the other books in the series!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: You Never Know Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 27 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book for the expert narration, but be prepared to overlook a few story flaws so you can just immerse yourself in the ride and enjoy it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Misletoe Kiss Author: Ruby Moone Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this historical holiday novella about two lonely men who manage to overcome some terrible circumstances to find a happy ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Widowed bookseller Lawrence Fenton has spent a lonely lifetime... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Feet Under Series: Lindenshaw Mysteries: Book Three Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: These books are witty, the banter between the MCs entertaining, and the mystery is always just that, a mystery to be solved. I highly recommend them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Things... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author T.C. Orton stopping by TNA today to celebrate the release of his new book, Seeing Red: Interlude. Welcome, T.C.! Let’s start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. T.C.: I dislike mushrooms Lisa: What’s your favorite scene in something you’ve read, and... Continue Reading →
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