Where Fiction and Reality Meet
TNA: We’re so pleased to welcome Erin Finnegan to The Novel Approach today, author of Luchador, which was just named one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2016. Congratulations, Erin, and thank you for the interview. Tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book. Erin: Thanks for having me! It’s a... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments in Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great addition to the series, and really lets the voice talent of the narrator shine through. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Growing up,... Continue Reading →
Title: An Honorable Man (Men of Manhattan: Book Seven) Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 147 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Was this my favorite of the series? No. But it was still a really good and interesting read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Officer Danny Finnegan loves his job. As one... Continue Reading →
Title: Meteor Strike (Astronomers: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Meteor Strike didn’t quite grab me like the first book, Astronomical, did. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Astro-physicist Matthew Dansk falls for one of his colleagues during a research trip, but Alan won’t tell anyone he’s... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author M.A. Church today, on the tour for her contribution to Dreamspinner Press's States of Love series, A Country Boy at Heart. Welcome, M.A.! When I saw the call for the States of Love collection, I knew immediately what state I wanted to do. Even though I live in Mississippi,... Continue Reading →
Title: Drawn In Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 336 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Drawn In is an amazing read with unforgettable characters. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Undercover police officer Kell has crossed the line. He’s become trapped in an abusive relationship with his violent thug of a boss and sees no... Continue Reading →
Title: Mapping the Forest (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book One) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Mapping the Forest is more than just a sweet romance of healing and rebirth; it is a refection of a community—for better or worse—with all its flaws and gifts. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dark Side (Reese Holt: Book One) Author: Laura Baumbach Publisher: MLR Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was an absolute page turner for me, and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Baumbach does with the Reese Holt series next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kidnap victim Alex Throne... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Lorelei Brown to TNA today on the tour for her new novel, Take Me Home. This post is a heart-melter, let me tell you. Just wait until you see the pictures! And there's also a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the details for that below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven to the Edge (Tales From the Edge: Book Seven) Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 124 Pages Category: BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a great addition to the series. The story is well paced, is not overly long, and is entertaining to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Not all limits... Continue Reading →
Title: Lights, Camera, Cupid!: A Bluewater Bay Valentine's Day Anthology Authors: SE Jakes , Amy Lane , Z.A. Maxfield , Anne Tenino , L.A. Witt Narrators: Nick J. Russo, Dorian Bane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Anthology, Contemporary, Show Business, Romance At a Glance: A lovely little anthology that... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to the Mapping the Forest blog tour with author Brandon Witt! Brandon's here sharing a bit about how two of the characters in the book came to be, and he's also offering one lucky reader the chance to win a $5 Amazon Gift Card (P.S. - he's offered a couple of... Continue Reading →
We're so please to have author Morticia Knight joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Honeymoon Their Way. Enjoy this nifty little excerpt she's sharing with you, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Morticia! About the Book TITLE: Honeymoon Their Way AUTHOR: Morticia Knight PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Those listeners familiar with Fuller’s other narrations will not be disappointed here. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different... Continue Reading →
Hello, everyone! This is Quinn Anderson, author of the Murmur Inc. series, and I'm here to share some inside information about, Hotline, coming out October 31st. Stay tuned to hear about where I get my ideas, writing comedy, and how I went "undercover" as a sex worker to research my novels. Leave comments on the tour posts for a chance to win... Continue Reading →
Title: Big Love Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, Michael Pauley's narration of this story really tested me, so I urge you to get the print or e-book of Big Love instead. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Teacher Dane... Continue Reading →
Title: Vivaldi in the Dark: Box Set Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books Length: 840 Pages Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: This is a bit of a harrowing series but well worth the effort. Kudos to the author for doing such a brilliant job with a difficult subject. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: VIVALDI... Continue Reading →
Title: Optical Illusion (Paint: Book One) Author: Emma Jaye Publisher: Purindoors Publications Length: 333 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the majority of this book and became invested in Jase and Chris’ story, even if a few aspects did not work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Smile, wiggle, lie, apologise, and run... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Hugh Bradley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a nice book and a fine addition to the series. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: How can you lose one dream and... Continue Reading →
Title: Reincarnation (What Happens in Vegas) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is nothing groundbreaking here, just a nice, slightly suspenseful story that made me root for an HEA for these two guys. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When past and present collide, it’s difficult to know... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Jacob Z. Flores with us today, on the tour for his latest Dreamspun Desires release, Suddenly Yours. Find out what his top three fave movies set in Vegas are, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Jacob! Top 3 Fun and Quirky Movies Set in... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Liam Livings today, on the tour for his novella Heat Wave: Astoria. Enjoy the interview, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win an e-book from his backlist. Welcome, Liam! Can you tell us about Heat Wave... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Knife Author: Laurin Kelly Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 270 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a debut novel for this author and I have to say, well done! I definitely recommend this story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Season three of TV's hottest cooking competition, Under the Knife,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Alicia Nordwell with us today on the tour for her latest novel, On Fire. Enjoy learning a bit more about her characters, and then be sure to enter for the chance to win a $10 eBook Gift Card below. Welcome, Alicia! Crafting a Character Hi! I’m Alicia Nordwell, and... Continue Reading →
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