Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Open Road Author: M.J. O’Shea Narrator: Robbie D Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Let me begin this review by saying I really liked the story. Like most romance books, it has a few plot holes that are easy to forgive. That being said, this... Continue Reading →
Title: Empathy for a Killer Author: Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 202 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Empathy for A Killer is one of the finest psychological thrillers I have ever read. This novel takes you on a journey that will absolutely rock your world in all the best ways. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride Along (A States of Love Story) Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 122 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dug this one for sure! A quick, enjoyable read that I would absolutely recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Drew Nolan is a loud-and-proud mystery writer with a brutal case of writer’s block. He... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Katey Hawthorne to TNA today with an exclusive excerpt reading from her latest release, Takedown, book eight in the Superpowered Love series. There's also an awesome swag giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details. Welcome, Katey! About the Book Author: Katey Hawthorne Title: The... Continue Reading →
Hey, gang, guess what we have for you?! Yep, it's the exclusive cover reveal for a book that I canNOT wait to get my grubby little paws on, Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn's Permanent Ink. Behold the gorgeous!!! About the Book Authors: Avon Gale || Piper Vaughn Book Release: Aug 7, 2017 Page Count: ~256 Genre: Contemporary Romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Buyout - A Love Story Author: Dev Bentham Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a great short story that could have either ended a bit sooner than it did, or could have been lengthened, allowing the reader to know more of Sean and Martim so that their... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Summer Heat turned out to be a delightful romance that was an easy breezy read, perfect for those wanting a story that delivers no surprises and lots of fun. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal... Continue Reading →
Title: Forest of Thorns and Claws Author: J. T. Hall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 247 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Sweet, short, and simple—an easy weretiger romance. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Donovan McGinnis, a veterinarian and conservationist at a research center in Sumatra, is fighting to save the rainforest from poachers and politicians alike.... Continue Reading →
Title: Aqua Follies Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed this book so much, for the simple joy of watching two people fall in love against all the odds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The 1950s. Postwar exuberance. Conformity. Rock and roll. Homophobia. Russell tells himself he’ll... Continue Reading →
11/9: The Fall of American Democracy A Book of Political Poetry In light of recent political events in the USA and the world, people from all over the globe have been performing acts of rebellion and resistance not only in the public way we have come to expect—marches, campaigns, fundraisers, writing members of congress—but in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Chris Scully dropping by today on the tour for her latest release, Back to You, from Riptide Publishing. Chris wants you to know this post might contain a spoiler or two, so be aware of that, please. And don't forget to check out the excellent giveaway details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rediscovering Himself (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Forty) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 108 Pages At a Glance: This one didn’t really work for me—one of the weaker books in this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Freedom takes all forms, including how to learn to live with yourself…and... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There’s Fire (Panopolis: Book Two) Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 6 minutes Category: Sci-Fi, Alt U, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Nick Russo’s voice added to the drama throughout the entire story. He did amazing with Edward and all the other characters. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Riding the Circuit (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book Three) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 73 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Riding the Circuit is another delightful addition to the Riding Cowboy Flats series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Rodeo cowboy Frost Barton spends most of his time on tour, and that’s the... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Dancer (Dangerous Dancers: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 199 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for those who love their romance liberally sprinkled with dead bodies and the suspense that comes between a hot ginger cop and a power bottom of a ballet... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Liv Rancourt to TNA today to chat about her newest novel, Aqua Follies, set in 1950s Seattle. She's sharing a great giveaway too, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Liv! I want to start by thanking Lisa and The Novel Approach for having me back... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Jaime Samms joining us today on the tour for her newest release from Dreamspinner Press, Off Stage: Beyond the Footlights. She's stopped in to chat a bit about the end of the Off Stage series, and she's also brought along a really special giveaway, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Title: Off Stage: Beyond the Footlights (Off Stage: Set Three) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: If you’re a fan of the first two books, you will absolutely not want to miss this one. If you haven’t started the series yet, do ittttt!!!! Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: P.S. I Spook You Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book and I'll highly recommend it to anyone who is going to hear me—or I guess read me! 5 stars just because I can't rate higher. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: SSA Rain... Continue Reading →
Title: Quickening, Vol. 2 (Series: Little Goddess: Book Five, Volume Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 284 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: It's finally here! And it's full of all the expected battles (emotional and physical), and leaves the reader as satisfied as possible with the resolution. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Masterpiece Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Masterpiece is the book I needed right now—sweet, simple, and so romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman. Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Elizabeth Noble as our guest in today's Genre Talk segment. She's talking about Going the Subtle Route, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Elizabeth! Every week or two DSP Publications releases a new book. Among other things, this imprint of... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author S.A. Meade to TNA today on the tour for her new release, The Unexpected Truth. She's talking about pantsing--strictly in the writing sense, of course! And there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, SA! Erm...This Wasn't How the Story Was Supposed to... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Sinister (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Three) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Olivier Bosman has created another amazing installment in the DS Billings Victorian Mysteries series. With Something Sinister, the author took this series to a whole new level. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
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