Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Cheers, friends and fellow book rebels! Welcome to Banned Books Week 2017, the one week out of every year that we show our appreciation for the American Library Association, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and our freedom to read challenged and banned books. ICYMI, Virtual Gift Basket #1 went live on Monday, with items donated by... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to be celebrating a little Christmas in September with author Sandra Schwab and the tour for her new holiday novella, Yuletide Truce. Welcome, Sandra! Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Sandra: I'm not a native speaker of English. I'm German. I decided to start writing in English... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Avon Gale with us today on the tour for her latest release from Riptide Publishing, The Love Song of Sawyer Bell. We've got a great guest post to share with you, along with a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Avon! Lyrics and Tattoos... Continue Reading →
Title: Deeds & Confetti (Mary's Boys: Book Four) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I looove a good May-December romance, and Deeds & Confetti certainly fits that bill. I’m so glad I picked this one up. I enjoyed reading it and can’t wait to fall more in... Continue Reading →
Title: Saved (Breaking Free: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 243 Pages Category: Omegaverse, Mpreg At a Glance: This is one you must judge for yourself, for I do believe each reader will take away something different from this story, and that is perhaps the best kind of novel any author can... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan (True: Book One) Author: Rowan McBride Publisher: Loose Id (FREE Download) Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This quick little read packed quite a punch and was extremely enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Ethan is a shapeshifter whose life force is rooted in the ability to love. When he is... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends and fellow book rebels! Welcome to Banned Books Week 2017, the one week out of every year that we show our appreciation for the American Library Association, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and our freedom to read challenged and banned books. ICYMI, Virtual Gift Basket #1 went live on Monday, with items donated by... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Elle Keaton, who's joining us today to celebrate the imminent release of the newest book in her Accidental Roots series, As Sure As The Sun. Elle's also giving one lucky reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book, so check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details! Beginnings and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Skylar M. Cates and the Rim Shot blog tour! She's joining us today to give us a glimpse at how the book came to be, AND she's also giving away a $15 store credit at Dreamspinner Press! This is a comment-to-enter giveaway with a specific prompt question, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Title: Green's Hill Werewolves Vol 2 (Little Goddess Series) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A satisfying addition to the series for my inner completionist. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: After a rocky start and some unexpected battles, Teague Sullivan may have found a home at Green’s Hill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Heart (Tales of Amaranth: Book Eight) Author: Thom Lane Publisher: Loose Id Length: 114 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Another book from the world of Amaranth? Yes please! Great new characters and an appearance from two old favorites. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ander wakes in a strange bed, in absolute darkness. He has... Continue Reading →
Title: Team Phison Author: Chace Verity Publisher: Self-Published Length: 132 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charming, clever, and touching, Team Phison was the perfect book to get me to the quick and genuine happy that I crave from contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: For 55-year-old Phil Hutton, finding a new boyfriend is tough,... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends and fellow book rebels! Welcome to Banned Books Week 2017, the one week out of every year that we show our appreciation for the American Library Association, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and our freedom to read challenged and banned books. ICYMI, Virtual Gift Basket #1 went live on Monday, with items donated by... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Teen Fantasy author Aurora Peppermint, who's here to celebrate the release of her new book from Harmony Ink Press, Behind the Tales, book two in the Knowledge Effect series. It's probably not an exaggeration to say there would be no Beneath the Scales, and, therefore, no Behind the Tales, without the character of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author J. Scott Coatsworth and the Queer Sci Fi Renewal anthology tour joining us today. Scott's here to chat about writing flash fiction. Welcome, Scott! Writing Good QSF Flash Fiction Four years ago, I decided to start a flash fiction contest. Little did I know what I was getting myself... Continue Reading →
In anticipation of the October 3rd release of KJ Charles' An Unsuitable Heir, book three in the Sins of the Cities series from Loveswept, we're so pleased to share this Exclusive Excerpt from the book with you. Enjoy! About the Book Title: An Unsuitable Heir Series: Sins of the Cities: Book Three Book One: An... Continue Reading →
Title: Leaning Into Always (Leaning Into Series: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a quick and easy read, not a lot of angst, and I was sure Eric and Zane would be okay at the end. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Life is good... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Man Authors: Heidi Cullinan and Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Second Edition) Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think my one problem with this novel stems from the fact that by the end, it is not fully clear that Vinnie is bisexual. Given that, Family Man is still a powerful... Continue Reading →
Title: Evan Sent Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like where Bowie took the plot, here, and twisted it into something suspenseful and dangerous for the two MCs. This is a thoroughly entertaining read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Fiction and reality become intertwined when a young... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends and fellow book rebels! Welcome to Banned Books Week 2017, the one week out of every year that we show our appreciation for the American Library Association, the Office for Intellectual Freedom, and our freedom to read challenged and banned books. ICYMI, Virtual Gift Basket #1 went live on Monday, with items donated by... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Cari Z. with us today to celebrate her most recent release from Dreamspinner Press, Off the Beaten Path. Cari's also going to be celebrating another big event soon, so read on. Welcome, Cari! I’ve been thinking a lot about sequels and series lately. And not just because I’m about... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author L.A. Witt and the Rank & File blog tour, the latest release in the Anchor Point series from Riptide Publishing. We've got an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you today, and don't forget to check out the Giveaway details below! About the Book Senior Chief Will Curtis is as... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two Author: Ginn Hale Publisher: Blind Eye Books Length: 346 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the White Hell: Book Two was a crazy, amazing, wondrous ride. It’s exciting. Thrilling. Completely engaging and incredible. And, the last two chapters were so hair-raising and intense! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Haunting of Timber Manor (Memoirs of the Human Wraiths: Book One) Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 256 pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: An interesting story but one with many POV shifts that left me confused at times. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: While recovering from the recent loss of... Continue Reading →
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