Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Heidi Cullinan on the blog tour for her newest release, Shelter the Sea, book two in the Roosevelt series. Heidi takes on the subject of depression and anxiety in the novel, and is here today to talk about the challenges of being partnered with someone who struggles. There's also... Continue Reading →
Title: Through the Closet Door Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 36 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dare you to read this short story and not be affected by Gregory’s pain, his truth, his reality and his hope for a better tomorrow. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gregory seems to have it... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Felice Stevens to TNA today on the audiobook tour for Rescued, book one in the Rescued Hearts series. Thanks for coming to hang with us today, Felice. Why don’t we start with the one question every author gets asked a jillion times in interviews: when did you start... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author KC Burn today on the tour for her latest release, Just Add Argyle, book three in the Fabric Hearts series. She's talking book titles and is also offering the chance for a dozen lucky readers to win a $10 store credit at Dreamspinner Press, so read on and check... Continue Reading →
Title: Save the Date Authors: Annabeth Albert and Rebecca Qualls Publisher: Self-Published Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really enjoyable story with a nice balance of sweetness and heat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Randall Young has one duty as his sister’s “man of honor”: to ensure she... Continue Reading →
Title: Shelter the Sea (The Roosevelt: Book Two) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Shelter the Sea truly is an incredible story, packed with feels, and one of the most fantastic and tear-filled endings I’ve read for a while. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Some heroes wear capes. Some... Continue Reading →
Title: Just a Cowboy (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book Two) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Julia Talbot’s easy storytelling style is just a delight. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can an old-fashioned cowboy and a young man on the run from his dark past find a future... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day Makes Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you’re a Calmes fan, you have to read this book. If you’ve never read her before, you have to read this book. If you’ve read her before but stopped, you have to read this book.... Continue Reading →
We Don't Talk About That Breaking the Ice, a novella about ice-fishing and awakening love between two Wisconsin men, celebrates sports fishing and winter—and it also takes on passive homophobia. Ask your average person in the state about their thoughts on any LGBTQ issue and they’re likely to not say much. Being put on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Struck: A Gay Romance Author: Alex Pietsch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An enjoyable read, for the most part, though I found the story to be underdeveloped. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Chase is used to fighting to survive. Dante is used to fighting in the ring. When a... Continue Reading →
Title: Moments Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Moments became a half-finished novel for me with too many subtexts running concurrently that never resolved. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: An actor on possession charges, hell bent on destroying his own life meets a man who quietly works to make... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Shira Anthony today on the tour for her latest release in the Dreamspun Desires line, Forgotten Paradise. Shira's here to tell us a bit about how she got involved in writing for the line, and also has a great giveaway to share with you, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
Title: Saved Author: Karrie Roman Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 179 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I was very impressed by this debut novel, though in places I wish it had been fleshed out a little bit more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Detective Jack Mitchell is not a people person. After fourteen years dealing... Continue Reading →
Title: Hopeless Romantic Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This book lives up to its title. Nick and Katie’s love story really is hopelessly romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nick Fraser is a true romantic. He wants the guy instead of the girl, but other... Continue Reading →
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse In every novel I write, I like to try something new. In THE BRAVEST THING, I tried a dual, first-person POV in order to give the reader both characters’ perspectives. I didn’t realize it at the outset, but this narrative device also meant that each character had to... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow with us today on the tour for her new novel in Riptide's Porthkennack series, Wake Up Call. JL's going to tell us a bit about Cornwall, and there's also a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, JL! Cornwall—a Land (and Language)... Continue Reading →
Title: New Lease Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: New Lease packs an emotional punch. One I enjoyed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Wade Porter spent his whole life in the shadow of a lover who doled out snippets of love and time as he saw... Continue Reading →
Title: David, Renewed (Delta Restorations: Book One) Author: Diana Copland Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Pauley did a good job with creating voices for David and Jackson, and, for the most part, I liked his narration. Overall, highly recommended. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We’re so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino today on the tour for his latest release, Cozzi Cove: New Beginnings, from NineStar Press. Joe put together an interview this time around, so enjoy and then be sure to check out the Giveaway details below. Welcome, Joe! Joe: As a lover of the New Jersey Shore, I... Continue Reading →
Author: Avon Gale Release Date: Sep 25, 2017 Page Count: ~234 Genre: Contemporary Orientation: Lesbian, Queer, Bisexual/Pansexual Type: Standalone Cover by: Natasha Snow This title is part of the Tour Dates universe. Blurb: Victoria “Vix” Vincent has only two weeks to find a replacement fiddle player for her band’s summer tour. When classically trained violinist Sawyer Bell shows... Continue Reading →
Title: At Attention (Out of Uniform: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book could have totally fallen apart, though—it didn’t, I’m just sayin’—and I still would have liked it. Because Dylannnn. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Lieutenant Apollo Floros can ace tactical training missions, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is just a really good friends-to-lovers story that I loved hearing Nick Russo perform, continuing in a series of great performances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Through a... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Annabeth Albert today on the tour for her latest release, At Attention, book two in the Out of Uniform series. She's talking about character arcs and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Annabeth! Greetings! Thank you so... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fire Balls is a fast-paced and heart-worming story of love. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition A Balls to the Wall Romance Renowned artist Rodney Mansfield stands five foot six, has pink... Continue Reading →
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