Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Mickie B. Ashling back to TNA today, on the tour for her latest novel, Open Seating. Enjoy this little tease from the book, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below where you can enter for the chance to win a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift certificate,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Harder He Falls (Kick: Book One) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept (Random House) Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Minor complaints aside, the story kept me engaged the entire time, and I was completely invested in these guys and their journey. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Expert whitewater-rafting guide Grady Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty, Inc. (Pennymaker Tales: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 121 Pages Category: Fairy Tale Romance At a Glance: A lovely modern take on one of my favorite fairytales. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Is beauty only skin deep? Chemist Dr. Robert “Belle” Belleterre loves flowers, green trees, his best friend Judy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Address Author: Jordan S. Brock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 309 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Drama Cover Art: L.C. Chase Release Date: 24 October 2016 Pre-Order Link: Riptide Publishing Blurb: Air Force sergeant Michael Baldwin wanted nothing more than to escape his family’s political ambitions, but his dream of freedom was shattered by... Continue Reading →
Title: Tumbled (Olympic Passions: Book Two) Author: E.E. Grey Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Category: Contemporary Romance Pages/Word Count: 166 Pages At a Glance: Tumbled kept me turning the pages to see how it would end, but I was let down by everyone except for the main character. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A chance at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild and Precious Author: CJane Elliott Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 2 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An enjoyable, low-angst story of young people growing up and discovering who they are and what they want in life. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Aspiring writer Brent Granger has... Continue Reading →
Title: Taylor Maid Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I was emotionally invested in this story from point one. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: He'll marry the maid to get $50 million but a secret could queer the deal.... Continue Reading →
Follow the Muse… Before I became an author I had a twenty year art career under my belt. I always loved experimenting with materials, and worked in theatre- designing and creating sets, props and costume, fine art- with painting, drawing, and photography; and sculpture. I could list accolades and exhibitions to prove my artistic credentials,... Continue Reading →
Title: Reckless Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: The tangled web of “should I or shouldn’t I” that Caitlin Ricci weaves keeps this novel fresh and interesting. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When his best friend, Lee, offered him his sub as part of a bet, Colton... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Can’t Conquer Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Kim Fielding's writing is superb with this one. Fantastic! Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Bullied as a child in small-town Kansas, Jeremy Cox ultimately escaped to Portland, Oregon. Now in his forties, he’s an urban park ranger... Continue Reading →
Title: Short Stay (Love Lessons: Book 3.5) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 272 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: For me it wasn’t the perfection that I’ve experienced with every other Love Lessons book—and nearly every Heidi Cullinan book I’ve ever read—but overall, it was a super fun read. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Always Another Side Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 167 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs gives readers a beautiful and emotionally engaging story in Always Another Side. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Starting over at forty is hard work for landscape architect Jack Bowman. His long-term partner hurt him badly. With... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rick R. Reed to TNA today, on the tour for his latest novel, A Dangerous Game. We've got an exclusive excerpt from the book for you, so enjoy! Rufus and Wren Meet for the First Time in A DANGEROUS GAME Rufus and Wren are two of the more damaged,... Continue Reading →
Title: Debt Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: Simply put, Debt delivers a gorgeous story of love that springs from an impossible beginning. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two months after Mitch Jenkins had the rug pulled out from under him when his two-year relationship came to... Continue Reading →
Title: Chemical Bonds Author: LM Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 141 Pages Categories: Contemporary Romance, BDSM, Erotica At a Glance: This is a great read if you are after a light, short, but solid romance with a BDSM slant. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Even the best-planned experiment can have unpredictable consequences. Max Allenby loves his... Continue Reading →
We're chuffed to bits to welcome author Jacob Z. Flores today, on the tour for his new Dreamspun Desires novel, Undercover Boyfriend. Jacob's reading an excerpt from the book today, and there's also a Rafflecopter giveaway, where you can enter for the chance to win some great prizes. Be sure to check it out below.... Continue Reading →
Title: Test Drive (Crossroads: Book Three) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published Pages: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An emotional, wonderfully written story that is a great addition to the series Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A double shot of devastating news turns Justin Evanson’s life upside down. When he learns his father has... Continue Reading →
Title: Beta Test (#gaymers: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 178 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I absolutely love Annabeth Albert’s easygoing storytelling style. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Player vs. Player. Fight! Brilliant graphic designer Ravi Tandel is ahead of the game—he's just been asked to present a top... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Banned Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 174 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Boy Banned is a feel-good book, unrepentantly so. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the only way to win is to hide who you are, how far are you prepared to go? Reuben “Angel” Jacobs is... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author RJ Scott to TNA today, on the tour for her new novel, Boy Banned. Enjoy RJ's guest post and the little teaser from the book she's sharing, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway where you can enter for the chance to win a $20 Gift... Continue Reading →
Title: Come What May (All Saints: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages At a Glance: All in all, this was a good coming-of-age story that just needed some small fixes to make it more solid and realistic. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jonas needs Tate. He just doesn't know it yet. Or... Continue Reading →
Title: Five-Sided Heart Author: Max MacGowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages At a Glance: This is only Max MacGowan’s second book and WOW. Just WOW. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Noah Trevelyan has lost his moorings. Disowned over his sexuality as a teenager, he hasn’t been back to his home on the Outer Banks since... Continue Reading →
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute At a Glance: I can recommend the story wholeheartedly. The narration I can only give a 50% rating for choices directly at odds with the direction given by the author. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Nanny Dearest Author: Shawn Bailey Publisher: MLR Press Length: 86 Pages At a Glance: If the author wanted to write this cute premise of a story with a female protagonist, Nanny Dearest would have been darling. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When it comes to picking a mate baby knows best. Cosmetician Hunter Monroe is... Continue Reading →
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