Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Heidi Cullinan today, on the Lonely Hearts blog tour. Enjoy her interview, then be sure to enter the TWO giveaways we're hosting: The first giveaway is a comment-to-enter contest for the chance to win an Ebook of Lonely Hearts or your choice of an Ebook from Heidi's Backlist. To... Continue Reading →
Title: Piece of Cake (A Matter of Time Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 69 Pages At a Glance: We’ve all met the hot mess that is Jory Harcourt. Smooth sailing isn’t usually on the menu, but the adventure is unforgettable. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After years of domestic partnership, Jory Harcourt... Continue Reading →
Today, we're so pleased to welcome first time visitor Heather C. Leigh to The Novel Approach, on the tour for her debut M/M Romance novel Resist: Gavin (Sphere of Irony: Book Three). Enjoy Heather's guest post, then be sure to enter the two giveaways we're hosting today. Click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Shawn’s Law Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Casey Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 19 minutes At a Glance: All of the crazy shenanigans that happen around Shawn due to “Shawn’s Law” were brought to life wonderfully with Casey Hunter’s narration. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Shawn is single, twenty-nine, the full-time carer... Continue Reading →
Title: Half Moon House Author: Theo Fenraven Publisher: Voodoo Lily Press Pages/Word Count: 175 Pages At a Glance: Once again Theo Fenraven gives us a thoughtful story. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Abandoned by an industry that has been decimated by the economy, and struggling in a marriage that isn’t quite the stuff of... Continue Reading →
Today we extend a warm welcome to author Pat Henshaw as she tours the web to promote her newest release Redesigning Max. Will Parkinson threw a few interview question Pat's way, so enjoy their chat with each other, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win ONE... Continue Reading →
Title: Home to Cedarwood (Single Father Society: Book One) Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and interesting look at life and love in a small town. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Colin Baker owns a book store and he’s back in Cedarwood with his son. He’s looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Faithless Creek Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey always gets my attention with cowboys and ranching, and Saving Faithless Creek is one of those stories but with a little different approach. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Blair Montague is sent to Newton, Montana, to purchase... Continue Reading →
Today we're pleased to welcome Jeff Adams back to chat with you about his new audiobook Flipping for Him, narrated by the super talented Jason Frazier. Enjoy Jeff's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-copy or audio-copy of the book, winner's choice. Good... Continue Reading →
Title: Unexpected Engagement Series: Unexpected: Book Three Length: 250 Pages (approx.) Cover Artist: Meredith Russell Release Date: October 1, 2015 Blurb: Simon McLeod was a promising young naval captain before pirates attacked his ship and CIA agents forced him to fake his death and join their ranks. Since that horrible night, Simon has focused on... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a Glance: I must say that Rusty Topsfield's performance was excellent and brought Splintered to life. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets from the Edge Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 142 Pages At a Glance: This was a great book, the characters well written, and the scenes solid. I highly recommend it for a hot summer day. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Keith Williams is twenty-two and struggling to feel normal again. Once... Continue Reading →
Title: Knave of Broken Hearts (Love in Laguna: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: In my opinion, this follow-up was definitely not as good as Knight of Ocean Avenue, but I'm still enjoying the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jim Carney has a full time job—running... Continue Reading →
Title: BOSS Author: Ashley John Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 334 Pages At a Glance: I say it every time I read a new Ashley John book, “This one is my new favorite,” and it’s true. It is. At least until the next book is released. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After years of travelling the world... Continue Reading →
Title: By Way of Vegan Donuts Author: Kay Walker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: Even though the writing lacked polish and consistency in places, By Way of Vegan Donuts was, overall, a pleasant little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In a tourist town in the Canadian Rockies, Simon is spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever for Now Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: A sweet read for those looking to escape for just a little while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leeland Jeffers is a contented single man with a thriving career in Atlanta. He’s had a few unsuccessful relationships over the... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to continue the countdown to GayRomLit 2015 celebration with Tara Lain and the guys from her new novel Knave of Broken Hearts. We put together a little interview with Jim Carney and Ken Tenaka, and Tara is also offering the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of Book One... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Horse (Polo: Book One) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: Bottom line: Read the e-book. It’s worth it. The audiobook, not so much. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Preston Fawkes is 10 the first time he meets 15-year-old Konrad Schnell... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Sunset Lake to you. It is an amazing piece of work. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile Methodist Church knows nothing about, and he’d really like... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: The narration had me more invested in the story than I had been when I originally read it, and I am happy I gave it a chance. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
Title: The New Hire (The Hard Hat Series: Book Two) Author: J.T. Hall Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: J.T. Hall has created two men with a lot of promise as characters, and I look forward to the next part of the story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gary’s got a problem... Continue Reading →
Today we're pleased to welcome author RJ Jones back to TNA. Enjoy the excerpt from her new book Black and Blühe (Out of the Blue: Book Two) that she's selected to share with you, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $10 Amazon... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Eyed Stranger (Trowchester Blues: Book Two) Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: An exquisitely written novel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Billy Wright has a problem: he’s only visible when he’s wearing a mask. That’s fine when he’s performing at country fairs with the rest of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Andrew’s Prayer (The College Rose Romances) Author: Ashavan Doyon Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 267 Pages At a Glance: Andrew’s Prayer had incredible potential but simply lost its way in the latter part of the story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For Andrew Tuttleman, sex is a means to an end. With a mother too... Continue Reading →
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