Title: Inherit the Lightning Author: Bud Gundy Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 260 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Inherit the Lightning is an achingly lovely and compelling book. Its passions soar as high as its sorrows run deep, with a breadth and beauty to the story that is eloquent…
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Review: The Fiend in the Fog by Jess Faraday
Title: The Fiend in the Fog Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 237 Pages Category: Gaslamp Fantasy, Lesbian Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: The ambiance, the way Jess Faraday immerses readers in the scenery to the point it feels as cloying and uncomfortable as it’s supposed to, and the happiness these…
Review: Calvin’s Head by David Swatling
Title: Calvin’s Head Author: David Swatling Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Psychological Thriller CW: graphic violence and harm/cruelty to animals At a Glance: Jason Dekker is a paradoxical protagonist, a sympathetic, if not conventionally principled, character. I enjoyed this trip into the mind of a serial killer with some serious identity issues….
Review: Faux Ho Ho by ‘Nathan Burgoine
Title: Faux Ho Ho Author: ‘Nathan Burgoine Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 152 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Faux Ho Ho is charming, fun, and sweet, everything a Christmas romance should be. And, it’s also a little bit nerdy! Which, in my book, is a bonus. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Silas Waite doesn’t…
Review: Death Checks In by David S. Pederson
Title: Death Checks In Series: A Detective Heath Barrington Mystery: Book Three Author: David S. Pederson Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: Though some may find the pacing slow, I think it fits with the era. David Pederson does a great job with this classic murder mystery set…
Review: The Shape of You by Georgia Beers
Title: The Shape of You Author: Georgia Beers Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Shape of You was definitely a nice read that I didn’t feel compelled to finish in one sitting but that I enjoyed coming back to throughout the week. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: Personal…
Guest Post, Excerpt and Giveaway: Club Arcana: Operation Janus by Jon Wilson
We’re so pleased to welcome to author Jon Wilson to TNA today! He’s dropping in to chat with us about his latest release, Club Arcana: Operation Janus, from Bold Strokes Books, and he’s also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an eCopy of the book, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter…
Review: Sinister Justice by Steve Pickens
Title: Sinister Justice Series: A Jake Finnegan Mystery: Book Two Author: Steve Pickens Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 313 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Steve Pickens brings his setting to life with vivid and colorful descriptions. His writing is clear and the pace is just right, making the storyline easy to follow and yet…
Review: Somewhere Over Lorain Road by Bud Gundy
Title: Somewhere Over Lorain Road Author: Bud Gundy Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book so much. It was moving, gripping, and unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For more than forty years, the stain of horrific allegations against their father has haunted the Esker sons….
Review: The Orchard of Flesh by Christian Baines
Title: The Orchard of Flesh (Arcadia Trust: Book Two) Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: Never one to dismiss a good cliffie, I can say that this one did its job in cementing my commitment to read the next book in the series, no…
Review: Skin by Christian Baines
Title: Skin Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Christian Baines kept me on the hook in the slow and clever revelation of Skin’s characters, and then threw out a surprise twist at the end that was a nice payoff to my perseverance. Reviewed By:…
Review: A Careful Heart by Ralph Josiah Bardsley
Title: A Careful Heart Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 312 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: From a quiet novel of self-discovery to a turbulent exploration of love and friendship, Ralph Josiah Bardsley delivers another beautiful novel exploring the human condition. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis Gaines and Stephen Davis…
A Careful Heart: An Interview with Author Ralph Josiah Bardsley
Lisa: I’m so pleased to welcome author Ralph Josiah Bardsley to TNA. He’s got a brand new novel releasing today, A Careful Heart, from Bold Strokes Books, so let’s get started and get to know both the author and the book a bit better. Welcome, Ralph. How about if we start out with you telling…
Blogiversary Celebration and Giveaway: Welcome to Author ‘Nathan Burgoine!
Please help us welcome author ‘Nathan Burgoine today to celebrate TNA’s 5th Blogiversary. During the time of year when so many of us are getting ready to celebrate the holidays with our families, ‘Nathan’s article rings as an important truth as well as a reminder of the importance of positive LGBT representation. He’s also offering…
Blogiversary Celebration and Giveaway: Welcome to Author Christian Baines!
Please join us in welcoming author Christian Baines, whose novel The Orchard of Flesh was just awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2016 Rainbow Awards. I love Christian’s guest post today, so check it out as well as the giveaway he’s sharing with readers. Welcome, Christian! FEAR, FURY, AND A GAY TARANTINO MOVIE With a…
Review: Death Comes Darkly by David S. Pederson
Title: Death Comes Darkly (A Detective Heath Barrington Mystery: Book One) Author: David S. Pederson Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 240 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you really enjoy the murder mystery genre and appreciate the author Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, or even the game Clue, this book will…
The City of Seven Gods: A Guest Post and Giveway with Author Andrew J. Peters
We’re so please to have author Andrew J. Peters joining us today to talk a bit about his newest novel, The City of Seven Gods. Enjoy his guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Good luck and welcome, Andrew! I wrote The City of Seven Gods as somewhat of…
Review: The City of Seven Gods by Andrew J. Peters
Title: The City of Seven Gods Author: Andrew J. Peters Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 218 Pages Category: Spec Fic At a Glance: Peters delivers another world rich with details from the ancient past, and with a compelling LGBT twist. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Kelemun was bought from his peasant parents to tend the inner…
Review: Triad Blood by ‘Nathan Burgoine
Title: Triad Blood Author: ‘Nathan Burgoine Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: The start to an amazing paranormal series. I’ve already reread this book! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The law of three is unbroken: three vampires form a coterie, three demons make a pack, and three wizards are…
The Photographer’s Truth: A Guest Post by Ralph Josiah Bardsley
Please join us in welcoming author Ralph Josiah Bardsley today, here to chat with us about the trailer for his latest novel, The Photographer’s Truth. Welcome, Ralph! Three Things I Learned About Screenwriting or What Goes Into a Book Trailer… I never knew that as a novelist, I would have so much to learn about…