Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Please join us in welcoming author Varian Krylov today, kicking off the pre-release tour of her new novel, The God of Jazz: Fugue, Concord. Varian talks a bit about the Barcelona setting and how music plays its role in the story, and she's also giving one lucky reader the chance to win an e-copy of... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots (Marshals: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Mary Calmes is absolutely smashing it with this series, and she has hit another home run with Tied Up in Knots. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Miro Jones is living the life: he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Commitment Ranch (Leaning N: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I usually really enjoy BA Tortuga’s books, but Commitment Ranch got me a little frustrated. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A fist fight, a snowstorm, a stolen kiss in the barn... and a second... Continue Reading →
Title: Accidental Fall Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you are looking for a sweet and quick story with little angst, this book may do nicely. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When it comes to relationships, college roommates Greg and Keith are polar opposites. A... Continue Reading →
We're so please to kick off our day with author Brynn Stein on the tour for her latest release, Waiting for Patrick. Enjoy Brynn's guest post, and be sure to check out the details for the giveaway. Welcome, Brynn! Welcome to my blog tour for Waiting for Patrick. I’m offering giveaways of one signed copy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Truth (Moments in Time: Book Two) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Robert Neiman’s voice is well suited to this book. He plays the characters well and gives the listener well defined characters who each... Continue Reading →
Title: A Lethal Mistake (Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book Three) Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love Scotty Cade’s stories, especially the books in the Bissonet & Cruz Investigations series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Beau Bissonet and Tollison Cruz are back, along with Bruce, Auggie, and... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Garrett Leigh today, on the tour for her latest novel, Rented Heart. Enjoy the interview and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Garrett! GL: Thanks for having me! <3 Q: You tend to write heart-wrenching stories. What is it about angst that appeals to you... Continue Reading →
Title: Like Heaven on Earth (Dance, Love, Live: Book Three) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Like Heaven on Earth is the best novel by far in this series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cobalt Winslow lost two loves when his ex-boyfriend, Calvin Denvers, infected him with HIV,... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterbalance Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This author definitely has a talent for writing short stories. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: John loves his job as head rigger for Cirque Brilliance. The heavy scarring over half his face makes it a little hard to meet new... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Aidan Wayne to TNA today, on the tour for their new novella, Counterbalance. Enjoy and be sure to check out the giveaway details below! Not Burning Out It’s easy to start hating a project. Especially one that’s more long-term, that you have to keep going back to, staring at... Continue Reading →
Title: Rented Heart Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was, as usual, a pretty perfect balance of tension, romance, and drama. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ex-surfer-turned-businessman Liam Mallaney moved back to Holkham, Norfolk, to mourn the loss of his husband. Grief and loneliness keep him a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM, D/s At a Glance: This is classic Sean Michael. For someone who has been reading his work for quite some time, it was great to go back and remind myself why I like him as an... Continue Reading →
Title: Sylvan Author: Jan Irving Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Reading the Sylvan collection was like visiting with old friends. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Return to small-town Sylvan in Jan Irving’s bestselling series—reimagined and re-edited with an all-new bonus novella. The small Western town of Sylvan is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This narration really gives depth to the characters and to the story. It keeps you involved and never flags from top quality. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Date (Back in the Game: Book One) Author: Kay Doherty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the plot tests the bounds of believability a bit, overall, this is a solid little story with likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Dekker Callan is content with his life though... Continue Reading →
Title: Rise Out of the Flames (The Phoenix Brothers: Book One) Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: MLR Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A short and sweet story with likable characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Come and get saved by these phoenix firefighters brothers. Holden, a phoenix shifter, works at Rhodes... Continue Reading →
Title: Not a Game (Friends: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Not a Game becomes a magical fairytale romance that delivers all the feels and emotions with a twist—characters who are, for once, utterly real and worthy of love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: An accidental... Continue Reading →
Title: Tart and Sweet Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend Tart and Sweet? P.F.M. Read it and then when the audio version comes out, buy it too. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A Candy Man Book In the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Seating Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had a really hard time with this book, but I made myself finish it—and I do mean made. And, I was left with the feeling that it was ok. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Seth Wilder lost... Continue Reading →
Title: Home Again Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you have never heard Alexander Collins narrate before this is a great place to start. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Imposing, temperamental Noah Forman wakes up in a hospital and can't remember... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Net (Scoring Chances: Book Four) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are just so, so great. I have no doubt this book will become the fave so far of many readers. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Spartanburg Spitfires’ goalie and captain Isaac Drake ended... Continue Reading →
Title: Kyle (Legacy: Book One) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 150 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: An engrossing story of two damaged men who find strength, hope and love. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Two men destroyed by the past learn to live—and love—again. Kyle Braden has nowhere else to... Continue Reading →
Title: Choosing Home (The Call of Home: Book One) Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At times it seemed as though the author was telling us the story instead of letting us experience it, but the plot keeps rolling and the secondary characters are refreshing. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
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