Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Dinner at Jack’s Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Dinner at Jack’s satisfies, body and soul. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Personal chef Beau St. Clair, recently divorced from his cheating husband, returns to the small Ohio River town where he grew up to lick... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Neiman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 53 minutes Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: If you like new adult books, this series may be just what you’re looking for. I can recommend this book and the entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Lollipop (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Philip Alces is the perfect narrator for this sweet story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Robert P. Rowe today, on the tour for his latest release from Dreamspinner Press, The Outfielders. Welcome, Robert! Hi. I’m Robert P. Rowe and I’ve just finished my latest novel for Dreamspinner Press entitled: The Outfielders. Unlike my first novel, Second-Story Man, this book is intentionally light. I like... Continue Reading →
Title: Artic Fire Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Arctic Fire is a nice addition to this authors romantic repertoire, and the rugged and barren landscape only adds to the story’s tension. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When two strangers are trapped in a blizzard, heat rises. Haunted by... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Keira Andrews today, on the tour for the re-release of her novella Arctic Fire, first published in the Unconditional Surrender anthology in 2014. Enjoy her fun look at some suggestive military terms, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway for the chance to win an e-book... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to be joined by author Jordan S. Brock today, on the Change of Address blog tour. Jordan joins us today to chat about her beautiful service dog, Bucky, and has a special giveaway you can check out below. Welcome, Jordan! The Parts of a Service Dog Meet Bucky, my service dog in... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Address (Hartsbridge Island: Book One) Author: Jordan S. Brock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 312 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Change of Address started out strong for me, and, honestly, stayed strong until nearly the end of the book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Air Force sergeant Michael Baldwin wanted nothing more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Torch (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Three) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 287 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Torch is power-packed with high emotion, action, destruction, and with shocking and heartbreaking moments that you won’t see coming. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Nine months ago, Rowan Ward thought he had it... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author B.G. Thomas with us today to chat about the fourth and final book in his Seasons of Love series, Winter Heart. Welcome, B.G.! Four Friends, Four Seasons Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there, yes I will. You've got a... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Mickie B. Ashling today on the tour for her newest release, Open House, book two in the Open series. Enjoy the teaser excerpt and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter Mickie's giveaway. Good luck! Hi everyone! Thank you for stopping by to help... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Elizabeth Noble with us today to share a bit about her newest release with Dreamspinner Press, Bait, book five in the Circles series. Welcome, Elizabeth! Hello, and thank you to Lisa and The Novel Approach for having me as a guest today! One of the best perks about writing... Continue Reading →
Title: Until September Author: Chris Scully Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story just hits all my 5 star buttons, and has earned its place on my favorite reread shelf. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: As a teenager, Archie Noblesse clawed his way... Continue Reading →
Title: Must Like Spinach Author: Con Riley Publisher: Figment Ink Length: 320 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Must Like Spinach is a book I wholeheartedly recommend when you’re in the mood for a feel-good read with a cast of thoroughly charming characters. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jon’s future in New York seems bright.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tempting Tristan (Harborside Night: Book Three) Author: Melissa Foster Publisher: World Literary Press Length: 300 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: If you enjoy contemporary romance with likeable characters and no over-the-top angst, this book is worth the read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Tempting Tristan is a stand-alone M/M romance featuring two... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Nick J. Russo provides a stellar narration. It’s hard to find a flaw here because Russo is one of the best voice talents doing M/M books. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Ethan Author: Ryan Loveless Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Mixed feelings on this one for sure, guys. There’s no question I still love the story, but if you’re an adult, and you haven’t yet read the original, I would start there. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Reading the Signs Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: KA Books Length: 294 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Despite my dislike of baseball, I absolutely loved this book! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: This hot-headed rookie needs discipline--on and off the field. Pitcher Nico Agresta is desperate to live up to his family's baseball legacy. Since... Continue Reading →
Title: A Selfless Man (Men of Manhattan: Book Six) Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 132 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For me, this is the weakest story in this series, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters and believing in their relationship. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ryan Carter... Continue Reading →
Title: Come Sail Away Author: Riley Long Publisher: MLR Press Length: 53 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: I wanted to love Come Sail Away. I wanted it to be good. Ugh. But the blurb is more exciting than the book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ryan meets the man of his dreams while... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost in Loveland (Welcome to Loveland: Book Two) Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Length: 146 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed this sequel very much. While I feel it lacked some of the depth the first novel had, it still went a long way in revealing more about our two main... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Lane Hayes today on the tour for A Kind of Honesty, book three in the Kind of Stories series. Enjoy Lane's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below, where you can enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Welcome, Lane! Thank you for having... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Hypothetically (Theta Alpha Gamma: Book Two) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did an excellent job of narrating Love, Hypothetically. His performance brought Paul and Trevor to life, and I love how these two... Continue Reading →
Title: Guyliner Author: J. Leigh Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In a nutshell, we have some classic teen angst, drama, and romance that play out in a fairly predictable John Hughes-eque fashion. But, I dug it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Connor works his butt off... Continue Reading →
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