Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Starting with the Unexpected Author: Andi Van Narrator: Jonathan David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This audiobook was cute. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Zachary Blaise is having a weird week - even by his standards. Though he's gay, the radio personality has been dumped via text... Continue Reading →
Title: First Comes Marriage Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: Shira Anthony perfectly encompasses old school love with a new school twist. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When struggling novelist Chris Valentine meets Jesse Donovan, he’s interested in a book contract, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Town New Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 161 Pages At a Glance: The plot of Old Town New is good and the story pace just right. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Danny Avers is a teacher in small town Colorado. Back in the day, before high-speed Internet, social media, smartphones, or... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Today we’re so pleased to welcome author A.J. Truman to The Novel Approach, on the tour for his new novel Out on a Limb, book two in the Browerton University series. Hi, A.J., thanks for sitting down to chat with me. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about... Continue Reading →
Title: Growing Up Author: Tricia Sol Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up wasn't really something twenty-one-year-old Kelly Alston thought about much. Being adult and independent was never his dream. With the pressures of coming out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Will & Patrick’s Happy Ending (Wake Up Married: Episode Six) Authors: Leta Blake and Alice Griffiths Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: Wheeeeee! Well, that was fun. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sure, Will and Patrick are in love now, but they weren’t when they got married in Vegas. For Patrick, that’s no... Continue Reading →
Title: Ollie Always Author: John Wiltshire Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 217 Pages At a Glance: Beautifully written, complicated story about finding oneself, and personal growth. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sometimes there is a very fine dividing line between fact and fiction. Named after the main character in his mother's infamous Oliver novels, Ollie's been... Continue Reading →
Coming soon on the Foodie Network...Personal Chef: Rock Star, a competition where six chefs are in contention to spend a year as personal chef to Tully Randolph, drummer for the break out indie band Unusual Potatoes. Interviewer: First up on Meet the Chefs, we’re talking to Wyatt Parker, home chef, and it says here, owner... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Amy Lane and Nick J. Russo joining us today on the Selfie blog tour. For the Selfie tour, Amy has written a few monologues from Vinnie’s video blog, set prior to the crash that takes his life. These monologues, performed by Nick J. Russo of Dark Night Sound, correspond to... Continue Reading →
Title: Strip Search (Sin City Uniforms: Book Seven) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 148 Pages At a Glance: Strip Search is a well-written story that has some tense moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A sexy stripper attempts to escape his dangerously obsessed boss while searching for his missing younger brother. Stripping used... Continue Reading →
Title: 6 Days to Get Lucky Author: LE Franks Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: While parts of the story dragged a bit, I love Nick’s voice and the hilarious obstacles that keep popping up on the way to finally getting with FatBoy. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Mixologist Nick Valentine... Continue Reading →
Title: The Heart As He Hears It (Perspectives: Book Three) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: A.M. Arthur delivers another punch to the heart with this one, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Love can slip through the smallest... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Joy, Heartache and Pain Author: John H. Ames Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: While I admire this author’s ability to represent young adult gay themes, this particular anthology did not meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A collection of new entwined stories by best-selling Young Adult author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Despite the Odds (Odds Are: Book One) Author: Chris T. Kat Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes At a Glance: Not only is Despite the Odds perfection, it is a short story of perfection. ADORE THIS! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Never judge a book by its cover. Michael... Continue Reading →
Title: Coke’s Clown Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 188 Pages At a Glance: Coke’s Clown was an enjoyable and great read, mainly because Dillon is my favorite character in the Roughstock series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: How does Dillon take care of Coke when Coke’s destroying himself? Bullfighter Coke is having a... Continue Reading →
Title: Imperfect Harmony Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Jaybird Press Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This is a rather sweet story of love, loss, letting go and second chances in unexpected places. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Imperfect harmony can still be beautiful… John Fletcher, a former musician, is stuck in limbo after losing his... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravenous Author: Alexandra Blunt Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 93k Words At a Glance: Ravenous is Alexandra Blunt’s very first novel—and what a debut! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Just when Julian Schwarzenberg accepted that discarding his kinkster skin might be for the best, a call from the owner of one of London's BDSM clubs... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Hans M. Hirschi today, on the tour for his newest novel, Jonathan's Promise. Enjoy his guest post, and then be sure to have a look at the Rafflecopter widget below and how to enter for the chance to win the Grand Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card, or one of... Continue Reading →
Title: Like You've Never Been Hurt (Dance, Love, Live: Book Two) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Like You’ve Never Been Hurt is a worthy second installment in a series that I feel gets stronger with each new story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: About to lose the only... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Stories: Something Like..., Book Seven Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 35 minutes At a Glance: Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Benjamin Bentley and many other beloved characters from the Something Like...series make their triumphant return in this collection of short stories and bonus material.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bully for You Author: Catt Ford Narrator: Cory Lord Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 11 minutes At a Glance: Catt Ford did a great job with this super short story, but the narration missed the mark. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: What could be hunkier than a cowboy? Not much, according to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Card Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 167 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a book with a mild angst rating, instant attraction, a HEA and, oh yeah, a really great dog, then this is the book for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Following his heart and passion... Continue Reading →
Title: A Summer of Guiltless Sex Author: Dan Skinner Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 113 Pages At a Glance: While the cute title and cover are enticing, this is a beautifully written story about honesty, friendship and being true to yourself. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Two very different men, from two walks of life find common... Continue Reading →
Title: In His Line of Work Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 27 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean created a story that was straightforward and to the point, easy to follow, and a teaser because I wanted to hear more about Deuce and Trip— I really liked it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Deuce Pettigrew... Continue Reading →
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