Where Fiction and Reality Meet
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: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: Antisocial Author: Heidi Cullinan Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 13 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is another in a long and wonderful line of collaborations between author and narrator. If you have never had the pleasure of hearing a narrator work so well with an author,... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author Aimee Nicole Walker and the Dyeing to Be Loved audiobook tour. Thanks for stopping by today, Aimee, let’s get right to business: If you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who would you choose and why? Aimee: Josh Roman from my Curl Up and... Continue Reading →
Title: Behr Facts (Foothills Pride: Book Three) Author: Pat Henshaw Narrator: David Ross Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a sweet little refresher whilst in between books, Behr Facts may just fit that bill. Reviewed By: Christie Blurb: Big, burly CEO Abe... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 49 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Filled with adventure, intrigue, twists, and turns, Mad Lizard Mambo is a non-stop thrill ride. Adding to this fantastical book is Greg Tremblay’s extraordinary narration. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I wasn’t completely pulled into this story, it is a short erotic tale handled skillfully by the always mesmerizing Gomez Pugh. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key II Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires At a Glance: It really is nice when a series has the same narrator throughout. Here, the balance between the lovers and the story mesh really well. Walker gives Leslie a fine... Continue Reading →
Title: The Innocent Auction Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 44 minutes Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I must admit this type of story, a historical romance set in Victorian England, is a perfect fit for this voice artist. His pacing, variation in tone and accents truly... Continue Reading →
Thanks so much to author C.S. Poe for stopping in today on the virtual audiobook tour for The Mystery of the Curiosities, book two in the Snow & Winter series. You may or may not remember, but the original tour was delayed due to Hurricane Irma, so we're glad to get this show back on... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Isobel Starling today to celebrate the issue of the Shatterproof Bonds series in its entirety in audio, narrated by Gary Furlong. Welcome, Isobel! Let’s start out by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Isobel: During my twenty year art career, I worked... Continue Reading →
Title: The Alpha King Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 16 minutes Category: Fantasy, Mpreg, Shifters At a Glance: With such a good novel as material, I was disappointed the narration was not more effective. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The Kingdom of Askara has been torn apart by... Continue Reading →
Title: Best New Artist Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Brian Hutchinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book for the good story of a love that once was, and may be again despite what life does to you. Buy the book because the narration for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rebuliding Year Author: Kaje Harper Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a satisfyingly lengthy audiobook peopled by awesome characters building an unexpected relationship against a backdrop of family drama and surprise suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It took losing nearly... Continue Reading →
Title: Into This River I Drown Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Matt Baca Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: As amazed as I was by the story, I was equally in awe of the narration. Matt Baca was FANTASTIC. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Five years... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy Author: Amy Lane Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As an avid listener of audiobooks, it really is nice to find a voice in the genre that takes such care with what he is presenting, and makes... Continue Reading →
Title: The Henry Rio Mystery Series (Books One - Seven) Author: Michael Nava Narrator: Gregory St. John Publisher: Audible Studios Run Time: 54 hours total (approx.) Category: Gay Literature, Mystery At a Glance: These books are canon in Gay Lit; they should hold a place in your audio collection as well. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb... Continue Reading →
Title: Northern Star Author: Ethan Day Narrator: Jason Frazier Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A story is told, a family is remade, and hearts are mended. That’s a lot for any book to do well, but add the top-notch narration and you have a book you... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino and the Drama Cruise audiobook tour. Joe chatted with narrator Brad Enright for his visit today, and there's also a chance to win an audio copy of book one in the Nicky and Noah Mystery series, Drama Queen, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget... Continue Reading →
Title: Provoked: Enlightenment Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: The combination of McKinlay’s voice work and Chambers’ words are a perfect blend. You should not miss the chance to hear a good period piece with a fine mystery and budding romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Author: Marshall Thornton Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Lovely romance, hilarious comedy, and a truly satisfying ending. And Joel Leslie is transcendent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Queeny cocktail waiter Lionel wakes up to find himself in bed with Dog, a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Narrator: Jim Pelletier Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time:10 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fine book with a complete story and believable resolution and a very satisfying conclusion. The narration is well above average and adds new levels to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay: Book Eight) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: The angst is strong with this one—but I loved me some Cal and Avery. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cal McCorkle has lived... Continue Reading →
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