Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Winter Cowboy Series: Whisper Ridge, Wyoming: Book One Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book put me through the emotional wringer with its angsty plot and characters, without giving me any real comfort afterwards. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Micah Lennox left Whisper Ridge after promising the... Continue Reading →
Title: Crazy Love Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While this is an interesting and compelling book, I felt that there was just a bit too much going on in the story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Billy spends his evenings dreaming of love and excitement. His roommate... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to bring you the exclusive cover reveal of author KC Burn's upcoming Dreamspinner Press release, Set Ablaze. In addition to the reveal, KC is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win a $15 gift card to use in the Dreamspinner store, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Elle Brownlee, who's joining us today to introduce her new book, Staggered Cove Station, the latest addition to the Dreamspun Desires house line from Dreamspinner Press. Hello, hello! I'm Elle Brownlee and it's great to be here to share something about my latest book with you. Staggered Cove Station is a romantic... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutie Pies Author: Barbara Bell Length: 116 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Cutie Pies is a cute little novella, and Bell keeps the lighthearted fun going throughout most of the story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Joey works at Cutie Pies, the smallest adult store in Sydney. After his parents kicked him out years... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 123 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a fast paced, suspenseful and intriguing short novella from Edward Kendrick, who never fails to hook me into his stories. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Life for Lou Travis changed drastically when, as Carlo Farro, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Passion Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Self-Published (2nd Edition) Length: 221 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Blind Passion simply did not stand the test of time very well and, because of that, fell short of being a book that could hold my interest. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Attraction for Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Home Series: A Kind of Stories: Book Four Author: Lane Hayes Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a story of friends-to-lovers, coming out and facing the past. It was another enjoyable listening experience from this very reliable... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to host Lynn Michaels and the tour for her latest release, Out of the Ocean. Lynn joins us today to chat about motivation and research, and she's also brought along a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Lynn! Out of the Ocean was one of the most... Continue Reading →
Title: From Ashes Series: Heathens Ink: Book Three Author: K.M. Neuhold Narrator: Kenneth Obi Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kenneth Obi uses all of his considerable talent to tell a difficult story and helps us see why and how what could have gone so wrong winds... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jaime Samms to The Novel Approach today to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Wheels and Heels. Jaime's talking a bit about her MCs, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out that information below. Welcome, Jaime! As I was writing the posts for this... Continue Reading →
Title: The Blueprint Series: The Game: Book One Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked The Blueprint a lot and am looking forward to the second part of the story and to Kelly and Blue getting their HEA! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Kelly Cannon is satisfied... Continue Reading →
Title: When Everything Is Blue Author: Laura Lascarso Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: When Everything Is Blue is a coming out and coming of age story that resonated with hope and possibility. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When they were kids, Chris Mitcham rescued Theo from the neighborhood... Continue Reading →
Title: One Giant Leap Author: Kay Simone Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 400 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Simone's narrative choices are a stand-out element that make this storyline feel topical and relevant. In the end, it all coalesces into a lovely work of fiction. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Houston we have so many problems…... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author A.E. Via and the tour for her latest release, Promises Part 4! We have an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Enjoy! About the Book Men found him attractive, interesting even. He was like... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Quinn Anderson to TNA today on the tour of her most recent release, New Heights, from Riptide Publishing. Quinn brings up an interesting subject in both the book and her post, and she's also brought along a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end.... Continue Reading →
Title: Split Series: Nick & Derek: Book One Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Throughout the whole book, the author manages to alternate between past and present effortlessly, and the result is stunning! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Quiet and imaginative, Derek O'Reilly spends a lot of time... Continue Reading →
Title: First Impressions Author: Jay Hogan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: First Impressions was aptly named, both from my reading experience and for Josh and Michael. Despite a rocky start for me, I stuck with it and am glad I did since I ended up quite liking this romance... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author R.L. Merrill to TNA today. She’s joining us to chat a bit about herself and her latest release, Hurricane Reese, from Dreamspinner Press. R.L., let’s start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. RLM: I tested to become a police officer, but I couldn’t get... Continue Reading →
Title: The Garden Series: Lavender Shores: Book Two Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an amazing addition to this series. Kirt Graves’ voice is so well suited to the story that it’s almost impossible to imagine anyone else doing... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author DJ Jamison with us to celebrate the release of the newest book in the Hearts and Health series, Room for Recovery. She's got an exclusive excerpt from the book for you as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for details. Welcome, DJ!... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of Ari McKay to TNA today on the tour for their latest release, Heart of Glass, book three in the Lawyers in Love series from Dreamspinner Press. We have Ari with us to chat a bit about the book, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure... Continue Reading →
Title: Anthem of the Sea Series: Anthem: Book One Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 165 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: In creating these characters, Thom Collins takes us along on a high seas mystery with more than just a storm brewing. He is a master at creating a great murder... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pick Up Series: Up Red Creek: Book One Author: Allison Temple Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 337 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Temple has a very nice start to her series here. I smiled and/or laughed through just about all of it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Kyle’s life is going backwards. He wanted... Continue Reading →
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