Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author J. Scott Coatsworth stopping in today on the tour for his new holiday novella, Slow Thaw. Scott is sharing his playlist for the book with us as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Scott! I don't usually do... Continue Reading →
Title: Death to Christmas Sweaters Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Chess and Benjamin have a well-written chemistry, and their HEA is both real and totally believable. I enjoyed this story, it made me smile. Totally recommended! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowball's Chance Series: Ice and Snow Christmas: Book Three Author: Jocelynn Drake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 142 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Snowball's Chance is a sweet, low angst, sexy and romantic, Holiday Romance lover's treat. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Christmas is a time of love, second chances…and getting stuck on... Continue Reading →
Title: Mascara & Bandages Series: Mary's Boys: Book Three Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Between Witt’s skill and the inherent charm in the story, I liked the book and recommend it. The rating is more a reflection on my personal nitpicks and not so much the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Around the Corner Series: A New Milton Novella Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 117 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Love Around the Corner is such a satisfying read, every bit as endearing as its cover and perfect for snuggling up with on a cold winter day. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Husband Gambit Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 489 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this is an entertaining romance, and I definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Marry me for 1 year. Payment: $1.2 million. Hayden Somerset is convinced the ad is a joke, but he responds anyway because,... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain... Continue Reading →
Title: Renewing Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book Two Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I wish I could go on and on about how amazing this novel was for me. With a slow-moving but engaging plotline, and characters that leaped off the page in terms of... Continue Reading →
Title: Diversion Series: Diversion: Book One Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darcy Stark uses all of his talents to take this thriller to the next level, and keeps the listener involved with his exceptional vocal abilities. The... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Sidney Bell dropping by TNA today to share a fun chat with Duncan Rook, the cop who just so happens to be the love interest for Ghost in her latest Woodbury Boys novel, Rough Trade. Sidney also has a great giveaway to share, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
Title: That Turtle Story Series: Warmest Wishes: 2018 Advent Calendar Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 41 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: That Turtle Story is delivered in the fun style I’ve come to expect from this author, replete with witty banter, quirky characters (Nor’s co-worker, Gus, was also hilarious), and... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Lane Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65k Words Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Christmas Lane definitely brought me some smiles and Christmas cheer. There were a few spots that felt a bit over the top when it came to the drama/conflict parts of the story,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dangerous Game Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were tender moments between these two men that tugged at my heart, and I appreciated that while they were both deeply affected by each other, the author opted not to make this an... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deafening Silence Series: The Yakuza Path: Book Four Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: This story is no-holds-barred when it comes to betrayal and the war between the various mafia. The violence is gritty and gory and, in this case, the abuses revealed may... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Trade Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Three Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 496 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rough Trade is a gorgeous addition to this series of books. It’s every bit as gut-wrenching as I expected Ghost’s story would be, but through the painful journey of him becoming ‘real’, there... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Skylar M. Cates dropping by today to celebrate the upcoming release of her new holiday romance, The Christmas Lights Battle. We've got a teaser from the book to share with you as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry instructions too! Welcome, Skylar! About... Continue Reading →
Title: Stuck With You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I always enjoy Jay Northcote's stories, and this one didn't disappoint. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Two clashing colleagues stuck together for Christmas--will opposites eventually attract? Patrick has been single since he broke up with his... Continue Reading →
Title: Lone Star Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I truly did love this story. It was wonderfully romantic and had an awesome small-town vibe and nice holiday feel. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans's ambition to be a dancer... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Amy Aislin joining us today to spread some holiday cheer and celebrate the release of her latest novel, Christmas Lane. Amy is here to reveal a bit about her character Zach, one of the MCs in the story, and is also offering a giveaway opportunity, so don't forget to check... Continue Reading →
Title: Before You Break Series: Secrets: Book One Authors: K.C. Wells and Parker Williams Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 13 hours and 21 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: There are a lot of emotional moments and angst that Joel Leslie’s narration really bring home. With his trademark skill and ability... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 147 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Old Acquaintance is a thoroughly enjoyable and happy-making holiday read, complete with smiles, sighs, and those heartwarming moments we all love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There are two sides to every story, even those buried in... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author S.A. Winters, who's joining us today to celebrate their recent re-release of Keeping It Together, from Less Than Three Press! S.A. is sharing an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Hi everyone! Today is something of a celebration for... Continue Reading →
Title: Rend Series: Riven: Book Two Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Loveswept Length: 259 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The power of Matty and Rhys’s love for each other is immense and fills the pages with hope. Do not miss this book, you guys! I’ve already added it to my top reads of 2018 list.... Continue Reading →
Title: Highway Man Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 1 hour and 46 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration here is as masterful as the words of this story. Pick up the audio if you can. You will not be disappointed. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Killian Desmond’s dreams died... Continue Reading →
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