Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Boy Next Door (2nd Edition) Author: Kate McMurray Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Life is full of surprises and, with luck, second chances. After his father’s death, Lowell leaves the big city to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Photographer’s Truth Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Literary Fiction At a Glance: Ralph Josiah Bardsley has penned a beautiful and often heartbreaking love story, the sort that snuck up on me and then lingered in my memory for days after. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author B. Snow to The Novel Approach today to chat with us a bit about her new holiday novella, Have a Hygge Holiday. Enjoy her guest post, the excerpt from the book she's sharing, and also be sure to check out the details on the giveaway. Good luck! The Holidays:... Continue Reading →
Please help us give a warm welcome to author Kelly Jensen today, on the tour for her new holiday novella, Counting Fence Posts. Enjoy Kelly's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win stuff. Good luck! The Freezer There’s a part in Counting Fence Posts... Continue Reading →
Title: Cervena Author: Louise Lyons Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Suspense, drama and well-written characters make Cervena a recommendable read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When Joel Jones finds homeless Russian Sasha outside his gay nightclub in Prague, he cannot find it in his heart to turn him away, so... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome Deanna Wadsworth today, author of Too Good to Be True, a 1NightStand Story. Hi, Deanna. Let’s start with a question to you as a reader rather than an author. Do you buy a book because of the cover, the blurb, or something else? Deanna: Sometimes I buy a book... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Fence Posts Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed this short story of mutual discovery for both Henry and Marcus. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: There are over two hundred thousand fence posts between Syracuse and Boston. Henry Auttenberg likes numbers—it’s his... Continue Reading →
Title: Places in Time Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: John Solo Publisher: The Romance Authors LLC Run Time: 1 hour and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Places in Time is fun and a great audio to listen to. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A relationship-challenged actor unexpectedly finds love in the arms of his childhood... Continue Reading →
Title: Solo Honeymoon Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: White Stiletto Press Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Solo Honeymoon is a sweet and satisfying romance that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leo Barratt hadn't written his bucket list, but he was pretty sure there were several things he wouldn't have put... Continue Reading →
Title: Independence Day (What Happens in Vegas: Book One) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 134 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this second chance at love story—especially once the narcissistic character was out of the way. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Nick Gregorio is at a crossroads in his life. When his former lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wildflowers Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot recommend Wildflowers more highly than to say this story will be one that I read again and again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Xavi doesn’t believe in love anymore. Love has never changed the outcome of anything. It... Continue Reading →
Title: His Royal Secret Author: Lilah Pace Publisher: InterMix (Penguin/Random House) Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I would have to say that I liked His Royal Secret for the most part, but wish James and Ben could have kept that same charm going that they had in the beginning. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Angel Undone Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Once again, as she often does so eloquently, Leta Blake poked me right in the feels, and I’m not even sorry about it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The Archangel Michael is tired. He fought wars and shoved his... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Most Yowl Author: Quinn Dressler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’d classify this as murder mystery lite, an easy read with some tense and dangerous moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Cat-sitting is a dangerous business. Cameron Sherwood turned his back on law enforcement the night his... Continue Reading →
Title: For Real (A Spires Story) Author: Alexis Hall Narrators: John Hartley and Paul Burton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 13 hours Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This audio is absolutely worthy of this award-winning (it’s so fun to say that) book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Laurence Dalziel is worn down and washed up,... Continue Reading →
Title: Staged (Belonging: Book Three) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary Alt U/Alt Reality At a Glance: With all its potential triggers, Staged is most definitely not a book for every reader. True to form for Kim Fielding, however, it is a well written love story that’s deeply romantic—it’s just... Continue Reading →
Title: Endings and Beginnings (Collars & Cuffs: Book Eight) Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book puts a period on what is an amazing series. Well done! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: In all his relationships, Darren Fielding never found the level of... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to be bringing you an exclusive excerpt from Cardeno C.'s latest novel, Not a Game, as well as the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book, so enjoy and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of KC Wells and Parker Williams today, on the tour to celebrate the release of their latest collaboration, Endings and Beginnings. They're also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a Kindle Fire 7", so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pirate’s Cove (Portland’s Men: Book Two) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 83 Pages At a Glance: While stronger than the first book in this series, I was left vaguely unsatisfied by this rushed story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jamie loves Morgan and he has for years. He just couldn't tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down (The Plumber's Mate: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 249 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Blow Down is another great story added to this outstanding series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The last thing newly engaged plumber Tom Paretski needs is to stumble over another dead body.... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Violated was a tough read and listen, but was also a well written story. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog, even... Continue Reading →
What’s In a Name? When I first heard about the Dreamspun Desires line of category romances, my first thought was mostly just, “I want to write one!” I had no particular ideas. I had only a deep love of the form. I’ve been reading Harlequin Presents and similar lines since I was in middle school... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Counselor (Island Medics: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sue Brown has become a go-to author for me when a nice, easy read, solid romance is in order. I totally recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Counselor Logan Wilde has a successful... Continue Reading →
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