Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tru Flame (Ember Peak: Book Three) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-Published Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was real and romantic and a completely perfect final chapter for Tru and Jones and family, and I was left with a huge dreamy smile by the final page. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Views (The Carlisles: Book Four) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book wasn’t as fluid as the others in the series, but I think that is because of the quirky personalities of Ethan and Denver. All in all, I really enjoyed it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author J.E. Birk to TNA today, on tour to celebrate her latest release, Dating Ryan Alback. She's here to reveal the inspiration for the book and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, J.E.! Unlikely Inspiration: The Ellen Show! I’ve had... Continue Reading →
Title: Six Degrees of Lust (By Degrees: Book One) Author: Taylor V. Donovan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Six Degrees of Lust reminds us, once again, of how consummate a storyteller Taylor V. Donovan is, and how rich and detailed her stories are. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Amazon USTitle: Keep Me Still Author: Stephen Hoppa Publisher: Self-Published Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keep Me Still worked for me as a sexy and suspenseful bit of escapism. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis thinks his life is out of control—until the night he crashes into Cody. That's when he learns what... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and welcome to Anna Zabo's Daily Grind blog tour. Anna's here to tell us a little bit about the research that went into the writing of the novel, so enjoy, and welcome, Anna! Researching the Place Where You Live One of the neat things about setting a book in the city where I... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded Pride (Wounded: Book Two) Authors: Remmy Duchene and BL Morticia Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the love, laughs and the little bit of heartache in Wounded Pride. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Renford Kline is straight… right? He got over his experimentation in college and... Continue Reading →
Title: Dating Ryan Alback Author: J.E. Birk Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had fun with this one. The flow was good and the writing style easy-going. If you’re looking for something light but with enough substance to keep you engaged, I recommend giving this one a go. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconventional in Kansas City Authors: Carol Lynne, T.A. Chase, Stephani Hecht, Jambrea Jo Jones, Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, this was a wonderful compilation for GRL 2016 by some very talented authors. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 'Kiss Me, Cowboy' by Carol Lynne It isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Block and Strike Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a bit of a heavy and slow building story about two f*cked up underdogs that, while at times it was painful to watch them try to get it together, is so worth it in the... Continue Reading →
Title: What Remains Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I am becoming almost as addicted to Craig Beck’s narrations as I am to Garret Leigh’s books. I can’t recommend this story enough. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Web designer Jodi Peters... Continue Reading →
Title: Timing (Timing: Book One) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Alpha cowboy romance at its finest. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Stefan Joss just can't win. Not only does he have to go to Texas in the middle of summer to be the man of honor in... Continue Reading →
Title: How the Other Half Lives (London Lads: Book Two) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked How the Other Half Lives a lot. It’s short and sweet, the perfect sort of book when you’re looking for a quick fix of happy and romantic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
How Do You Write? I got asked that question recently and it took me a while to come up with a truthful answer. In fits and bursts, mostly, scene fragments one evening and then an entire afternoon spent on writing 6k because everything just flows, because it works. I sometimes like to pretend otherwise, but I... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, I hope you'll help us welcome author Damon Suede to TNA today. He's here to introduce his upcoming cowboy romance, Lickety Split, available March 13th from Dreamspinner Press. He's also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win some great prizes, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to... Continue Reading →
Title: Shards in the Sun (The Heart of Texas: Book One) Author: Trina Lane Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Shards in the Sun is my first Trina Lane book, and I was hooked. And with the way this novel ended, I’m looking forward to the sequel. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Mickie B. Ashling with us today on the Open Case blog tour, the final book in the Open trilogy from Dreamspinner Press. Enjoy this little tease from the book, and then be sure to check out the great giveaway below. Welcome, Mickie! Hi, all! Thanks for stopping by to... Continue Reading →
About the Book Author: Garrett Leigh eBook release: Jul 17, 2017 Print release: Jul 17, 2017 Page count: ~249 Type: Standalone Cover by: G.D. Leigh This title is part of the Porthkennack universe. Pre-Order Link: Riptide Publishing Blurb: Calum Hardy’s life has unravelled. Reeling from the betrayal of a man he once loved, he boards... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Burn (Ember Peak: Book Two) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-Published Length: 211 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A slightly more angsty follow up to Tru Smoke, I loved the parts with Jones and Tru but became disenchanted with another character, entirely. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: As snow flies across Ember Peak, Jones... Continue Reading →
I’m going to be an Englishman in New York…!! Well not really, I’ll be in California but I couldn’t resist the title. I’m a huge Sting fan and love this song. I’ve only been to the US once back in 1999. I did a whistle stop ten-day tour of New York, New Orleans, Kentucky and... Continue Reading →
Title: Commitment Ranch Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The narration is a standout. The story is crisp and fast paced. It feels like a much longer book than its length implies because the story is complete and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Married for a Month Author: Cate Sherwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 171 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Read Married for a Month when you need a pick-me-up of the hearty eyes and shmoopy feels variety. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Best friends since high school, Chase Bradley and Alec Montero are opposites in almost every... Continue Reading →
Title: Gaining Trust (Kiss of Leather: Book Five) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 142 Pages Category: Mystery, Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A wonderful addition to the series, with a beloved character! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Chuck isn’t sure what he needs and Master Jordan can’t wait to show him. Stone’s shy junior investigator,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor E. Davies to TNA today on the tour for his new novel, Flaunt. I asked Ed to chat a bit about Flawed vs. Perfect characters, which he's done, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Ed! What's Perfect? When... Continue Reading →
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