Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Wedding Bellskis Series: Holidays with the Bellskis: Book Three Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I love these types of stories, where the two MCs continue to grow in their relationship with each other. Highly recommended to those who love this series and want more!... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Jodie Griffin dropping in today to celebrate the release of her new book, Twice in a Lifetime, from Riptide Publishing. She's sharing a fun look at the book's MCs as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Jodie! A LOOK AT EVE’S... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Hockey Hearts: Book One Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really am so happy I picked this one up. It was a wonderful debut from this writing team, and I’ll definitely be on the lookout to... Continue Reading →
Title: Slip Series: Recovery: Book Two Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I saw Slip as a grand undertaking, and I found it interesting how the author plays on the word slip; it has several different meanings in this erotic love story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Love... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost of a Chance Series: Requiem Inc.: Book One Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Out of the Dreamspun Beyond stories I have read thus far, this one has been my favorite, and I love that you’re always guaranteed a HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Nachos & Hash Series: Mary's Boys: Book One Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Dominic Carlos Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Carlos make the words come to life. He makes the feelings of the characters sharp and shiny as cut glass. Emotions are told with perfection... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Joanna Chambers joining us today as she tours the internet to celebrate the release of her newest addition the Riptide's Porthkennack collection, Tribute Act. Joanna is talking tropes with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Joanna! Hi,... Continue Reading →
Title: That Rat, Carter Janson Series: States of Love Author: Amy Spector Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, That Rat, Carter Janson was a fun read, if a bit predictable, and was absolutely an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every man has... Continue Reading →
Title: Romantic Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Four Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 118 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is definitely a great HEA, with drama, fun and some well-meaning family moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Andreas Ruffner is no fool—he’s found a man who loves him,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to authors L.A. Witt and Cari Z. as they tour the web to celebrate their latest release in the Bad Behavior series, Romantic Behavior. L.A. is here to talk travel with us (and maybe a little karmic character justice?), and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check those details out below. Enjoy... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Amy Spector to TNA today on the tour for her new release from Dreamspinner Press, That Rat, Carter Janson, a new addition to the States of Love collection. Along with her guest post, she's also sharing a teaser from the book with us, and there's a giveaway, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Absence of Light Author: Adrienne Wilder Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Absence of Light is a carefully balanced story which exudes compassion and love, wrapped up in a compelling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author Kim Fielding's The Little Library, coming in March from Riptide Publishing About the Book Author: Kim Fielding Release Date: Mar 26, 2018 Page Count: ~290 Category: Contemporary Romance Type: Standalone Cover By: L.C. Chase Blurb: Elliott Thompson was once a historian with a promising academic future, but his involvement in a scandal... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweeter Than Honey Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 50 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sadly, this story didn’t work for me, with an ending which seemed to come out of nowhere. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bradley Kim is just trying to make the time without his boyfriend Lance go by... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleu Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Seven) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful addition to the Balls to the Walls series, and I really hope we see more of the amazing Howard, who helped Robin realise that he could let go of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tribute Act (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tribute Act is equal parts sweet and angsty, with complex family dynamics which add realism and layers to Nathan and Mack's irresistible and undeniable chemistry. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nathan Bridges hadn’t intended to settle... Continue Reading →
I'm so pleased to have authors Jeff Adams and Will Knauss stopping by TNA today to celebrate the release of their new collaboration, The Hockey Player's Heart, for Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Desires house line. It's a great privilege to be able to return the hosting favor—they're the dynamic duo who bring us Jeff & Will's... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: On Solid Ground Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Solid Ground is a fine story with some pretty intense moments but no real emotional payout, relationship-wise. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Chance Crawford and Kit Gibbons are on the cusp of an epic office romance. After... Continue Reading →
Title: Tramps and Thieves (Murder and Mayhem: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Get in on this series while you don’t have much to catch up on, because you may want to hear this book more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Get Up Author: Reece Pine Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one took me a while to really get into, but by about the halfway mark, things picked up. In the end, I’m glad I pushed through. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Recently dumped (again) for being cold, Guy... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Relay Blog Tour, presented by Layla Reyne and Riptide Publishing! Relay is Book One in the Changing Lanes sports romance series, featuring Olympic swimmers. It’s an enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance between Alex, the team captain, and his closeted ex, Dane, swimming’s biggest star. Read on to learn more about Relay, Changing Lanes,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rebecca Cohen to TNA today on the tour for her new release in Dreamspinner Press's World of Love collection, Not All Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks. She has some fun facts to share with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check the Rafflecopter widget for... Continue Reading →
Title: Jake's Regret Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As with most short stories, the limited number of words hampered the author’s ability to fully develop the characters and the setting, but as a sweet read, this is a nice one. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
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