Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Acting Out Author: Scotty Cade Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 49 Minutes At a glance: I look forward to Randy Fuller’s next narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After one very long tour of duty in Afghanistan and an honorable discharge from the USMC, Elijah Preston comes home to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lightning-Struck Heart Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: Like the quest they are sent on, this story is EPIC…HaveHeart Forever! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Once upon a time, in an alleyway in the slums of the City Of Lockes, a young and somewhat lonely boy named... Continue Reading →
Title: Stranger at the Door Author: J.S. Cook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 87 Pages At a Glance: Stranger at the Door is a little sad and eerie and wonderful love story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: South Carolina lawyer Calvin Amos is confident he can gain Thomas Basinger his freedom on appeal. Thom was convicted... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Ice (Carlisle Cops: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I have to say, from the first chapter I think the outcome of the story is pretty predictable, but, as they say, it isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey, and that is... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (A Tale of the Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: All in all, I would recommend Lost Along the Way. It’s an excellent read. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver weatherman Daniel... Continue Reading →
Title: Rise & Fall (THIRDS: Book Four) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator:: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: Perfection…Simply perfection. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After an attack by the Coalition leaves THIRDS Team Leader Sloane Brodie critically injured, agent Dexter J. Daley swears to make Beck Hogan... Continue Reading →
Title: Ed & Marchant (A Novella in Frankie’s Series) Author: Sue Brown Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 59 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the audio portion of Ed & Marchant, but I found it impossible to like the book when the main character, Ed, was so disagreeable.... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil’s Food at Dusk Authors: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: If sweet romance and a fast moving story is what you are after, you will not go wrong picking up a copy of Devil’s Food At Dusk. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Joe Fitzgerald hates... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Card Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A.J. Marcus always does an incredible job and keeps me thoroughly interested in the story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Hugh Lafoux managed to survive the Civil War, but came out of it scarred for life and with an intricately... Continue Reading →
Title: Anything Could Happen Author: B.G. Thomas Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 32 Minutes At a glance: This was a good read but I didn’t think it was a great read. Charlie David, on the other hand, brought this book to life. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Moving to Kansas City... Continue Reading →
Title: Work in Progress (A Belladonna Arms Novel) Author: John Inman Narrator:: Caleb Dickinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I adore John Inman, I really do, and I’m glad I got to listen to Work in Progress. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Dumped by his lover, Harlie Rose... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman Author: Isabelle Rowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable if rather slow paced and unexpected romance between two very different men who each need to break out of the ruts they find themselves in. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: We all find ways to run away. Some do... Continue Reading →
One of the best things about being an author is that you get to write what you love. For me, that's always been sci fi and fantasy. But growing up as a gay kid in the closet, I also wanted to read more about people like me. But I was afraid that if I wrote... Continue Reading →
Title: Sons of the Countryside Author: Jenni Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book, especially for those who love sci-fi/fantasy and who savor the rich uses of language. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: In the kingdom of Ailis, the Council removes all magicians from their family at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Quiet Nights (Mangrove Stories) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 11 Minutes At a Glance: I have listened to Greg many times, and no matter how many times I hear his narrations, it always sounds like a fresh and new story with a new voice. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This book was a fantastic ending to an awesome series! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and uncertain of his path. It’s not by choice but... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Grace R. Duncan on the Turning His Life Around blog tour. Grace is doing something a little different, a little special for you, so I'll turn it over to Grace. Enjoy! Hello and welcome back to the Turning His Life Around blog tour! I am doing something... Continue Reading →
Title: Make Me Soar (Collars and Cuffs: Book Six) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: Another solid addition to the Collars and Cuffs family. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Anyone who frequents Collars & Cuffs knows Dorian Forrester is built for pain, including Dorian himself. But everyone has it... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgiving Thayne (A True Mates Novel) Author: J.R. Loveless Narrator:: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: I think that McClain has some room to grow in his performances, but overall, I liked the voices he chose for the main characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Nicholas... Continue Reading →
Title: Letters from a Cowboy (A Morning Report Story) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages At a Glance: Sue Brown does a wonderful job of bringing Simon Wood and Chip Henson to life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Simon Wood arrives at Tamar Ranch looking for a job after being fired from... Continue Reading →
Thank you, TNA, for letting me guest-blog about Emily’s Magical Bejeweled Codpiece! When I asked Lisa what I should talk about, she said, “The title!” So, yeah. :D Usually I have a terrible time coming up with titles (is there a writer who doesn’t??) but this time, the title came before the story, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Being True Author: Jacob Z. Flores Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 40 Minutes At a glance: This book hit all the right notes in all the right places. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Truman L. Cobbler has not had an easy life. It’s bad enough people say he looks... Continue Reading →
Title: Billy Goat Stats (A DIY Family Story) Author: John C. Houser Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: An outstanding novel, and one I’m delighted to share with you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Back from summer basketball camp and starting at Hoosier State on an athletic scholarship, Billy is looking forward... Continue Reading →
Title: Duty & Devotion Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 21 Minutes At a Glance: A really engaging and enjoyable follow-up for Evan and Matt from Faith & Fidelity, as they – and their relationship – continue to evolve. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After their happily ever... Continue Reading →
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