Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Wound Tight (Made in Jersey) Author: Tessa Bailey Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good category romance with a couple of likable guys who get their act together just in time for the HEA. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When CEO Renner Bastion walks into a room,... Continue Reading →
Title: Granby Knitting Stories Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 524 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A well rounded series with fun knitting patterns included! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Alpaca rancher and fiber mill owner Rance Crawford is instantly smitten with his brand-new neighbor Ben McCutcheon, in The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing... Continue Reading →
Title: Absinthe of Malice (Sinners Series: Book Five) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 49 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is told in rich detail and Ford gives James a ton to work with in terms of character, setting, and pure suspense. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Brigham Vaughn to TNA today, on the tour for her newest novel, Three Shots. Hi, Brigham, thanks for dropping by! How about if we start with having you tell us a little bit about you: what are a few things we may not know about you? Brigham: Thank... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Halo Author: Michaela Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t for everyone. If you are looking for a quick, gritty BDSM novel, take a pass. But if you are looking for a romance full of self-actualization, then this one works. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Rock Out With Your Cock Out My latest novel, The Big Comeback, is (in part) about the pop/rock music business. So are two other books of mine, Extra Hot Latte and The Minister and the Rock Star. I love writing about music because I love thinking about (and listening to) music. I wish I could... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Heart 2 Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker’s writing and Joel Leslie’s narration is a power combo that should not be missed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Up until Travis arrived on his doorstep, Charlie had lived... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Smoke (Ember Peak: Book One) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-published Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wow! This story starts off hot and just gets hotter. The chemistry between these two is off the charts! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… Tired cliché or true story? Jones Hudson... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Love and Corn Dogs (Of Love and...: Book One) Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Love and Corn Dogs is just the ticket for someone who is looking for a sweet romance where a happy ending is guaranteed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With more money... Continue Reading →
Title: The Worst Best Man Author: M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/ Dreamspun Desires Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful second chance story with the oh-so-satisfying Dreamspun Desires guaranteed HEA. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It was her special day... but his worst nightmare. A rekindled romance wasn’t part of the plan. Despite... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor, author Pene Henson, to TNA today on the tour for her new novel, Storm Season. She's sharing some great stuff with us, including a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details and to enter. Welcome, Pene! Ten Moments That Stuck with... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Triangle Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A decent little mystery, with sort of an eerie quality. I would classify it as entertaining, if a bit farfetched. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to bring you the Cover Reveal for author Skylar M. Cates' upcoming Dreamspinner Press release, Secrets of You. We've also got a great giveaway to go along with it, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Skylar! About the Book It’s never easy to find redemption. Carrying... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →
We're pleased to have author Joe Cosentino joining us today on the tour for his latest release, Cozzi Cove: Stepping Out. Joe's chatting a bit about his characters and is also offering the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of book one in the series, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back. Entry details are below.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by this short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the... Continue Reading →
Title: The French Lesson Author: Robyn Elliot Publisher: Firehorse Publishing Length: 407 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was conflicted about this one. Romantic clichés abound, and I would have gone through it with a red marker and cut the constant repetition, but ultimately, this is a good romantic read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Unlikely Companions Author: Harold Mason Publisher: JMS Books Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m not sure I would necessarily consider this the type of romance I expected, but it was a nice little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Robert Saddler is drowning in debt, so he decides to join the United... Continue Reading →
Hi, everybody. This is my first guest post EVER, so please be sympathetic! First of all, I’d like to thank Lisa for giving me this opportunity to talk about my golf boys. I’m an Italian M/M author. I’ve been writing fanfictions for many years (I was deeply in love with the Sherlock BBC fandom!), then... Continue Reading →
Titles: Just Drive and Afraid to Fly Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 288 Pages/347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I think Witt is off to a great start with this series! Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: Just Drive For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: JMS Books Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I had my moments where I enjoyed the story, but overall I ended up disappointed. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They knew it was dangerous to be gay in the all-male, macho world of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author R. Phoenix joining us today on the tour for her latest release, To Close. Enjoy this little teaser excerpt and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details on how to enter to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and a book from the author's... Continue Reading →
Title: Fish Out of Water Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Tremblay, as usual, makes this book come alive. Buy this book—it’s a great listen; you will not be sorry that you did. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: PI Jackson Rivers... Continue Reading →
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