Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: By the Numbers Authors: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story grabbed my attention at the meet-cute and word “puppies”, and turned out to be a simple and sweet and lovely little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Nathaniel, aka Deuce, arrives home... Continue Reading →
Title: Storm Season (Accidental Roots: Book One) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Dirty Dog Press Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: To those who love a good mystery, be sure to put this one on your list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They say you can’t go home again, Adam Klay doesn’t intend to... Continue Reading →
Title: Sugar and Shakedowns Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My one and only complaint about Sugar and Shakedowns is that it just isn’t long enough, but Styles has such a talent for creating lovable characters and, maybe most important of all, making me laugh, which went a... Continue Reading →
Title: Adulting 101 Author: Lisa Henry Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This is an incredibly fun novel and, due to great storytelling and marvelous narrating, one I think you will want to listen to over and over. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Sound Proof Author: C.A. Blocke Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I never really felt the connection between the two guys. I never found myself rooting for them, so a good part of the book just didn’t do anything for me. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Chris... Continue Reading →
Title: Defenseless Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 438 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author AJ Rose uses her gift as a storyteller to weave a tale that draws forth every emotion, from anger to laughter to love, and she does so with the hope that we will begin to understand that gay bashing... Continue Reading →
Title: Pieces of Me (Spectrum Nights: Book One) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not at all what I had been expecting, this was not a light story and abuse themes are detailed, but I found myself engrossed in this passionate story, and am not-so-patiently awaiting the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Mia Kerick joining us today on the blog tour for her latest release, Scarred. Enjoy this fun little post and then be sure to check out the great giveaway below. Welcome, Mia! Thank you so much for welcoming me to your blog today to celebrate the release of Scarred, by... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Posy Roberts joining us today on the tour for her latest novel, Momo My Everything. She's giving us an exclusive peek into her characters and also has a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Welcome, Posy! Opposites Attract Momo’s main characters are... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Fate (Moments in Time: Book Five) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is truly a beautifully written love story between two pretty dissimilar guys who overcome the odds. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bryan Dane’s been living the dream—photography student by day, up-and-coming rocker... Continue Reading →
Title: The House Guest Author: Asta Idonea Publisher: MLR Press Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: I mostly enjoyed this compact little story with quirky characters, even if one main aspect didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Zach moves into his new flat, the last thing he expects is... Continue Reading →
Title: Unshakeable Faith Author: Lisa Worrall Narrator: Sean Lenhart Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sean Lenhart is a new to me narrator, and I felt he did an excellent job with his narration. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Of all the bars in all the towns... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have first time visitor Meg Bawden with us today to chat about her new release from Dreamspinner Press, Rushing Love. Enjoy and be sure to check out her Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Meg! Hello, hello! My name is Meg Bawden and I’m on The Novel Approach to celebrate the release of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Karen Stivali to TNA today, on the tour for her latest release from Dreamspinner Press, Moment of Fate, book five in the Moment in Time series. Welcome, Karen! Secondary Characters Who Demand Their Own Starring Role No matter how much the two main characters are the stars of their... Continue Reading →
Title: Single Malt (Agents Irish & Whiskey: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While there were some parts where my investment in this story ebbed and flowed, there is also no doubt that there are some thrilling scenes peppered throughout and that this is... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome first time visitor, author Matthew Lang, today on the tour for his newest Dreamspinner Press release, Better with Bacon. Welcome, Matthew! Better with Bacon – In the Beginning with Matthew Lang In the beginning, there was a word. Actually there were three: ‘in’, ‘the’, and ‘beginning’. And really, it should be... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Catt Ford with us today to chat about her newest novel, Cross My Heart. She's here to make a confession, so enjoy, and welcome, Catt! I Have Never Been to Paris I have a confession. I’ve never been to Paris. And yet I set the story Cross My Heart... Continue Reading →
Title: Tropical Depression (Stormy Weather: Book Two) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga keeps us on edge, just a wee bit, in this steamy sequel to Rain and Whiskey. I really like this series and am hoping for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The weather... Continue Reading →
Title: Between Ghosts Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 2 minutes At a Glance: I really struggled with the pacing of this story and found myself losing interest halfway through, but I did enjoy the end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 2003, journalist Connor Regan marched through... Continue Reading →
We're giving a warm welcome to author RJ Jones today, on the tour for her latest release, As the Sun Sets. She sharing the woes of Writer's Block with us and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, RJ! Writer’s Block – What is it? To... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Lynn Charles to TNA today, on the tour for her new release from Interlude Press, Beneath the Stars. Lynn's sharing some of her fave blogs with us, and there's also a great giveaway you can find details about below. Welcome, Lynn! My Favorite Blogs I’ve been reading blogs for... Continue Reading →
Title: Love by Design Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I quite enjoyed joining the endearing Ben and difficult Jeremy on this friends—to (sort of) enemies—to friends—to lovers second chance romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Two years ago, Jeremy Lanzo's life almost fell apart when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowblind Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Line Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowblind. It was a triple threat for me, with just the right blend of action, mystery and romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Snow, steam, and secrets. The latest snowstorm carries something unexpected to the... Continue Reading →
Title: Imago Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The bottom line is, I want you guys to read this one. Pick it up. Stare at the cover. Dreamy sigh your way through the story. And, then lemme know who you love more, Jack or Lawson, because I just... Continue Reading →
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