Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Again Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Again is another example of why Mary Calmes is the master of the novella, but for me it was Nick Russo’s narration that made the whole thing. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Be a Movie Star Series: How to Be: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: While I wasn’t one hundred percent on board with a couple of Lesley's creative choices, for the most part he... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Bodyguard Series: Haven Investigations: Book Two Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Brian Hutchison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I enjoyed Brian Hutchison’s narration, particularly since I wasn’t much of a fan of the first book’s narrator, who was good as Ollie but had... Continue Reading →
Title: A Tender Curiosity Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 90 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal, Anthology At a Glance: A Tender Curiosity is, overall, a cute collection of short stories connected by being set in the 1920s and ‘30s. I appreciated the use of time appropriate dialogue and slang, and although it does make... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravensong Series: Green Creek: Book Two Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 20 hours and 18 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Kirt Graves is like a comforting cuppa mixed with a warm blanket on a rainy afternoon. He builds tension with his pacing, he creates atmosphere with the... Continue Reading →
Title: P.S. I Spook You Author: S.E. Harmon Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: P.S. I Spook You is an enjoyable listen and if it is the first in a series, the slower pace to Rain’s coming to terms with his new... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wish Upon the Stars Series: Tales from Verania: Book Four Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 27 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: At turns uproarious, comical, heartbreaking, tear inducing, deeply emotional and satisfying by the end, this book is not to be missed. The... Continue Reading →
Title: Colina de Lavanda Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: August Li Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 50 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Colina de Lavanda was a bit muddled for me, and seemed to need a lot more page time to unravel the love story that suddenly blossomed in the final... Continue Reading →
Title: Tutus and Tinsel Series: Half Moon Bay Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 79 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: If anyone doubted that Rhys Ford could write Christmas fluff, I think those doubts can be put to rest. Tutus and Tinsel is Christmas fluff, but done the Rhys Ford way. Well…minus... Continue Reading →
Title: No Tears for Darcy Author: Vicki Reese Narrator: Brock Hatton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Brock Hatton does what he can with this plot, and believably conveys a former FBI agent being fully bamboozled by the friends and townies he calls close friends.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Tutus and Tinsel blog tour with author Rhys Ford! I've got something super special to share with you today, not only the ficlet and its author but the very personal respect and love I have for the person behind the books as well. Rhys made a fan of me from the opening... Continue Reading →
Title: An Everyday Hero Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 54 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: As a holiday offering An Everyday Hero has all the right elements to satisfy any romantic. This story was a win for me. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: Exit Through the Gift Shop Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Sit back and enjoy a bona fide magical love story between two sweet guys. This one is sure to satisfy the romantic in all of us. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This uplifting story left me with a smile on my face and the knowledge that the holidays are truly where your heart is, and I definitely... Continue Reading →
Title: Purrfect Holiday Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet Christmas romance from Jana Denardo. Was it earth-shattering? No. But sometimes a book or short story doesn’t have to be earth-shattering to be good, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Sin and Tonic Series: Sinners Series: Book Six Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a great farewell from the voice who has carried us through the entire series. It’s a great ride from the very first... Continue Reading →
Title: The Strength of His Heart Series: Enhanced World: Book Four Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: The romance in The Strength of His Heart was just a bit of a mess for me. This is still a strong series, though, with fascinating characters, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Death to Christmas Sweaters Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Chess and Benjamin have a well-written chemistry, and their HEA is both real and totally believable. I enjoyed this story, it made me smile. Totally recommended! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Mascara & Bandages Series: Mary's Boys: Book Three Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Between Witt’s skill and the inherent charm in the story, I liked the book and recommend it. The rating is more a reflection on my personal nitpicks and not so much the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Joe Cosentino, who's joining us with a character interview he's put together with the characters from his Bobby and Paolo Holiday Stories Anthology, from Dreamspinner Press. Enjoy! The Interview Joe: Thank you Bobby McGrath, Paolo Mascobello, and Geoffrey McGrath Mascobello from the Bobby and Paolo holiday stories by Joe Cosentino for interviewing... Continue Reading →
Title: Femme Faux Fatale Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: All I can say is that this was a fun and enjoyable read! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mystery. Murder. Men in silk stockings. Hollywood nights are heating up. Hardboiled Los Angeles PI Cain... Continue Reading →
Title: That Turtle Story Series: Warmest Wishes: 2018 Advent Calendar Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 41 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: That Turtle Story is delivered in the fun style I’ve come to expect from this author, replete with witty banter, quirky characters (Nor’s co-worker, Gus, was also hilarious), and... Continue Reading →
Title: Strays Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I actually started enjoying the story at about 30%, but sadly, that didn't last very long. I can't recommend the book since I didn't enjoy it, but I'm sure it'll be a good match for some readers. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dangerous Game Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were tender moments between these two men that tugged at my heart, and I appreciated that while they were both deeply affected by each other, the author opted not to make this an... Continue Reading →
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