Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Playing in the Dark Series: Glasgow Lads: Book Four Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 472 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Avery Cockburn manages to balance everything in this book so well, bringing all the varying plotlines and focal points together in a way that no one thing eclipses the... Continue Reading →
Title: Loving a Warrior Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Carina Press Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you like military romances and the friends-to-lovers trope, you don't want to miss this! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: BUD/S: six months of the most intense training there is. It’s survival of the toughest, and Matt Knytych... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Melanie Hansen and the Loving a Warrior blog tour to TNA today. Melanie's here to introduce her two MCs to us, and she's also brought along a giveaway so be sure to check out all the details below. Enjoy! Inspiration My husband’s not a SEAL. But during his twenty-five... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kiss Before Christmas Author: A.E. Ryecart Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Overall this was a sweet Christmas story that turned out to be an evening well-spent. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is looming and Jack De Lacy needs a solution to one hell of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Building Forever Series: This Time Forever: Book One Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 337 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Building Forever is a really lovely romance that promises hope and love and reminds us that family is more than just those you are born with, but also that which you create... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost and Found: Dave & Carter Authors: Quin and Perin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary, Daddy kink At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this foray into Dave and Carter’s lives. There’s a lot packed into such a short story, and that is a testament to the team who wrote it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Matthew J. Metzger today as he tours the web to celebrate the release of his latest novel, Bump, from NineStar Press! Matthew is chatting a bit about representation with us today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out all those details at the end. Enjoy!... Continue Reading →
Title: Bishop Ridge Series: Sawyer's Ferry: Book Two Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 191 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ashwood has given us another good read with Bishop Ridge. I thoroughly enjoyed these characters and this story, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: They found exactly what they... Continue Reading →
Title: Rare Series: Roads: Book Two Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 318 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rare is a beautiful compliment to the original, Slide, and a must read for fans of this couple. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Paramedic Pete Adams lived through the year from hell watching his lover, Ash,... Continue Reading →
Title: Oz Series: Finding Home: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Oz and Silas left my heart in a shmoopy little puddle of joy. This book is every bit as hope-filled and touching as the series title, Finding Home, suggests. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Cops and Comix Series: A Murder and Mayhem Short Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Cops and Comix gave way to one of the best mystery series in Murder and Mayhem. Besides creating an entertaining mystery, Rhys Ford introduces two interesting characters who... Continue Reading →
Title: Better Not Pout Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Better Not Pout was a lovely start to my holiday reading season. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One hard-nosed military police officer. One overly enthusiastic elf. One poorly timed snowstorm. Is it a recipe for disaster?... Continue Reading →
Title: Fair Isn't Life Series: States of Love: Minnesota Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fair Isn’t Life is a sweetly awkward and enjoyable NA story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Luke Lafontaine survived the past year by not thinking about the father he lost, the dairy farm... Continue Reading →
Ho, ho, ho, everyone, and welcome to Annabeth Albert and the blog tour for her holiday romance, Better Not Pout! Annabeth is joining us today to chat a bit about the challenges of writing a standalone novel, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out all those details at the end. Enjoy!... Continue Reading →
Title: The Story of Us Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 435 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: The Story of Us is a beautiful story, one that you will not be able to put down, a glorious victory of love over despair, of happiness over pain. I highly recommend it to you.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author CJane Elliott dropping by today to share an exclusive excerpt from her latest novel, The Kinsey Scale, from Dreamspinner Press. There's also a giveaway up for grabs, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for all the details. Welcome, CJane! Hello, all! CJane Elliott here to... Continue Reading →
Title: Out in the End Zone Series: Out in College: Book Two Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 162 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The plot of Out in the End Zone kept my interest, and the side characters were well-crafted. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Evan di Angelo is an upbeat, good-natured goofball... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Agate Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Three Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like the way the Andrew Grey handled the subject of human trafficking and the ordeal Pavle faced. Grey makes you feel the emotional toll it took on Pavle and how it... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Rick R. Reed, who's joining us today to celebrate the release of his New Adult Contemporary romance, Bigger Love, from Dreamspinner Press! Rick is sharing an exclusive excerpt from the book with us today, so read on and enjoy. About the Book Truman Reid is Summitville High’s most out-and-proud senior. He can't... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kelly Jensen joining us today on the tour to celebrate her latest release, Renewing Forever, book two in the This Time Forever collection. Kelly's doing a bit of a character introduction and discussing their names, and she's also offering up a giveaway, so be sure to check out all... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Frosty Pants Series: Home for the Holidays: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 281 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: The residual joy of Joel and Casey’s new beginning is the stuff of holiday romance, so give yourself the gift of a smile and read this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Bigger Love Series: Big Love: Book Two Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you’ve read and enjoyed Rick Reed’s work in the past, then you’ll surely love this story as well. Reed has such a descriptive flair and talent for setting a... Continue Reading →
Title: Slide Series: Roads: Book One Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 366 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I must say that Slide is very impressive. The story was riveting, the characters believable, and the love element really beautiful. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Don’t look back. Don’t you ever look back… Shy... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterpoint Series: Twisted Wishes: Book Two Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counterpoint is a gritty story that will tear at your heartstrings and make you appreciate the battle that every person dealing with performance anxiety and identity crisis undergoes. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Twisted Wishes... Continue Reading →
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