Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: It Was Always You Authors: Cardeno C., Ella Frank, Riley Hart, Lane Hayes, Christina Lee, Felice Stevens, and N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: I highly recommend this anthology both for the stories contained within its pages and the charity the proceeds are going to support. Go buy... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Rick R. Reed with us today on the tour for his latest novel, Dinner at Jack's. Enjoy Rick's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for giveaway details. Welcome, Rick! Anatomy of a Cover: Dinner at Jack's One of the most exciting steps... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Heat/Native Tongue Author: Lucy Felthouse Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 5 hours 26 minutes At a Glance: A surprisingly sweet love story made that much better by an engaging narrator. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Their love is forbidden by rules, religion and risk. Yet still they can't resist. Captain Hugh Wilkes... Continue Reading →
Title: The Buckland-in-the-Vale and Sandstone Tor Gay Book Club (Inaugural Meeting) Author: John Wiltshire Publisher: MLR Press Length: 253 Pages Category: Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: Wiltshire is undeniably a talented writer. There were lots of things that made me chuckle. There were also a handful of things that had me saying, ‘Ummm...whut?’ But, overall,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Keira Andrews today, on the tour for her new surprise release, Reading the Signs. Keira's sharing some of her fave baseball moments and is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an e-book from her backlist, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: Alaska Hunt Author: Shelter Somerset Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours 21 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There's not much mystery, and I felt way more frustration than suspense. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: For Alaska Wildlife Trooper Zanebono Fusca, it's just another summer in Anchorage until a slew of... Continue Reading →
Title: Kinky Sprinkles Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved 95% of this book… and then it threw me a curve ball and ended. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Their biggest challenge is balancing one's vanilla with the other's kink. Joel has finally walked away from... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome Home, Soldier Author: Terry O’Reilly Publisher: JMS Books Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, a solidly enjoyable read with a nice buildup and a satisfying ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A broken-hearted Ward Cartwright left town to join the army when his boyfriend Tyler Hughes turned his back... Continue Reading →
Title: Burnt Toast B&B (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Authors: Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz Narrators: Dorian Bane and Tobias Silversmith Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, M/M Romance, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This is a nice addition to the series but may not be as strong as others... Continue Reading →
Title: David, Renewed Author: Diana Copland Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you are looking for a slow-build, realistic, and heartwarming romance then this book, and author Diana Copland, are perfect for you! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When interior designer David Snyder buys a beautiful century-old house in eastern... Continue Reading →
Title: Where We Left Off (Middle of Somewhere: Book Three) Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: So, there you have it. Another Roan Parrish winner, and story that I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Leo Ware may be young, but he knows what he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Mended Man (The Men of Halfway House: Book Four) Author: Jaime Reese Publisher: Self-Published Length: 445 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What really held this lengthy novel together was the many special moments and camaraderie with all the guys that have made this an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A story... Continue Reading →
Title: The God of Jazz: Fugue, Concord Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Length: 326 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I loved the lightning-strike fierceness of the connection between Godard and Ángel. It was physical and sexy and rash and reckless and, in the end, unquestionably romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After years... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Roan Parrish stopping by on the Where We Left Off blog tour, with an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you. Enjoy! About the Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: 26 September 2016 Purchase Links: Dreamspinner || Amazon || ARe || Kobo Blurb: Leo Ware may be young,... Continue Reading →
Title: Choices Author: Em Woods Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: If you are looking for a short trio novella that delivers on romance and eroticism, then this is the book for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When a rodeo clown, a small town veterinarian and his assistant form... Continue Reading →
Title: What About Everything? (A Tales from Foster High Story) Author: John Goode Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think anyone would be hard pressed not to enjoy this latest Foster High installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sequel to Taking Chances No matter how fast you run, the past... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Jane Davitt today, on the tour for her latest novel, Gambling on Love. Enjoy Jane's guest post, and be sure to check out the details about her giveaway below. Welcome, Jane! Books are words in a row, each word chosen from a finite pool to tell a story. I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jeff Erno to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for his Life Without Parole Series from eXtasy Books. Enjoy Jeff's guest post and then be sure to check out the great giveaway he's offering to one lucky reader. Welcome, Jeff! Finding Love Against All Odds I’ve heard it said... Continue Reading →
Title: The Law of Attraction Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a really enjoyable and well-written story, but the narration just didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When a professional relationship turns personal, it’s impossible to... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author A.M. Arthur to TNA today, on the tour for her latest release, Say It Right. Enjoy the exclusive excerpt and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below, where you can enter to win an e-copy of Come What May and Say It Right. Good luck! About... Continue Reading →
Title: Overexposed (In Focus) Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 177 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Overexposed had so much heart and emotion, and the perfect amount of heat—fantastic stuff! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Love runs wild on the Appalachian Trail in the latest from the author of Out of Frame... Continue Reading →
Title: Stranded with Desire Authors: Vivien Dean and Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Stranded with Desire is a cute romance that is a perfect novel to curl up with when you just want a happy ever after with little to no angst involved. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dinner for One (The Carlisles: Book One) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Low angst, high romance, amusing banter, hot guys, good sex with a little kink, an interesting plot and great writing. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Bastien isn’t used to bad reviews. His French restaurant... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Judgment Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 322 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There’s not a single throwaway scene or word of dialogue in Bad Judgment, not a moment where I didn’t want to give this book my full and undivided attention. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Embry Ford was... Continue Reading →
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