Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: An Unexpected Sanctuary Author: Cassie Decker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 33 Pages Category: Holiday, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A short but sweet dystopian set during Christmas with great characters. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: An aggressive super-flu pandemic wipes out a majority of the population over the course of one Christmas holiday—and brings Tobin and... Continue Reading →
Title: Eugene and the Box of Nails Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 58 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Reading Eugene and the Box of Nails made me realize that it’s been too darn long since I’ve read something by Jaime Samms, and reminded me how much I love her books. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to the 415 Ink: Rebel Blog Tour. I’d like to say I’m Rhys Ford, your host, but the truth is, I am merely a stealer of space and time. Their space, your time. BUT I hope I can make it worth your while. Because dudes, I’ve got a book I want to... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel (415 Ink: Book One) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Second chance romance and slow burn! There was a lot of pain in all of the characters' pasts, but they were all able to pick themselves up and make something of their lives. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Probability of Mistletoe Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Probability of Mistletoe is a wholesome story standing strong amongst stars. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: When software engineer Keith Trainor decides to start his own company, he knows exactly who he wants as... Continue Reading →
Title: The Werewolf Before Christmas Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 35 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Holiday At a Glance: Between Alec’s imperfect magic, his growing love for Ray, and some incredibly random situations, this is a perfect addition to the Advent Calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ray seems like the perfect boyfriend—he’s gorgeous, incredibly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Holly Groweth Green Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: High Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: With gentle and endearing characters, a simple, sweet story, and a lovely ending, this story will be just the ticket for those who allow their imaginations to soar. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes and Cappuccinos Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 24 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I don’t have a ton of stuff to say about this one, guys. I think twenty-four pages simply isn’t a lot of space to get much of a story going. This was for sure... Continue Reading →
Title: Color of You Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Give yourself the gift of love, family, and a full heart all in one book this holiday season—look no further than Color of You. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Bowen Merlin—yes, that’s his real name—accepts a... Continue Reading →
Title: The King's Courage (North Pole City Tales: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Holiday At a Glance: If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading Cochet’s magical tales of the inhabitants of North Pole City, then you have no excuses. The series is complete; get... Continue Reading →
Title: Roger Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: The romance wasn’t the main focus of this novella, but if you are looking for a short story about a guy and his dog to give you the warm fuzzies, this one delivers. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Texas... Continue Reading →
Title: Laugh Cry Repeat Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Laugh Cry Repeat is a beautiful love story that takes a slice of everyday life and creates a magical montage of sweet moments that leave the reader delighted. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Wyeth Becker is a quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Gummy Bears & Grenades (A THIRDS Novella Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 102 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Recommended for fans of the series. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: THIRDS agent Dexter J. Daley can’t wait to marry his fiancé, Team Leader Sloane Brodie, but first he’s looking forward... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gift of Family Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I think A Gift of Family was exactly what it was supposed to be—a sugary little holiday romance to warm the readers’ hearts. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Burke has always desired a big... Continue Reading →
Title: The Puzzle Box Author: CC Bridges Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 31 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Puzzle Box is a perfect short holiday story that reminded me of the Christmas carol 'I’ll be Home for Christmas'. The pacing is well done, the emotions are well telegraphed, and the characters are... Continue Reading →
Title: All Creatures Great and Small Author: Kasper Quill Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: All Creatures Great and Small is a sweet Christmas story that just makes you go 'aww'. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Growing up an orphan meant Charlie never celebrated Christmas. He’s committed to making... Continue Reading →
Title: Wreck the Halls Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a short holiday novella with a HEA(?) that tries to be a love/hate, push/pull kind of storyline. Unfortunately, it just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Business has been good... Continue Reading →
Title: Hope Is the Thing with Feathers Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Samuel and Raymond may be advanced in years, their romance is young at heart. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is one holiday story I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Getting His Man (Getting His Man: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I really have to commend B.G. Thomas for taking a chance and bringing an old classic movie/music feel to this storyline, in a modern day setting. It brought back memories... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Pat Henshaw and the Foothills Pride Stories blog tour to TNA today. Pat has put together a quick Q&A to share with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Welcome, Pat! The Q&A Q: What book world... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: An Open Window Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 21 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This Christmas short is just pure magic. Tender and emotional, An Open Window has earned a place at the top of my Christmas list! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men. One Christmas Eve that... Continue Reading →
Title: A Timely Gift Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a sweet, incredibly romantic short with just the right amount of “magic”. It’s a feel-good story with no angst, and is all about falling in love. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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