Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author Mary Calmes joining us today to celebrate the imminent release of her latest book from Dreamspinner Press, Kairos. She's giving us a little insight into the meaning of the title, offering up a little tease from the book, and there's also a fantastic giveaway up for grabs, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
Greetings, my Pretty Ones! I want to thank you, The Novel Approach, for giving me space to reveal The Great Wall’s cover. The Great Wall takes place in Suzhou China incredibly enough where I lived for about six years. (Go figure!) On the cover: Jin Lan (the blond guitar player) and Styx Wong (the drummer... Continue Reading →
Title: Braving the Rapids (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book Two) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trust me when I say this author does a sense of community better than most, and allows for mistakes and real life to intervene. Braving the Rapids is a worthy addition to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostwriter of Christmas Past Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Worth the read and a good addition to the advent calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ever since ghostwriter Jason Burke ended up in loco parentis for his orphaned niece, Mallory, he’s been trying. He goes... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unlocked Mind (Secrets: Book Two Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend this installment in the new Secrets series, and can’t wait for the next one. I’m enjoying seeing old friends and experiencing how they intertwine with new ones!... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings Author: Nell Iris Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Red Popcorn Strings and Gumball Rings is a lovely, hopeful example of what Christmas is truly about. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Christmas is coming, and young couple Casey and Ellis are very... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Ruth Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: I loved Dear Ruth from start to finish, and loved the ending. It fit perfectly with the tone and theme of the story, and was just right. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Dear Ruth, I’m not in... Continue Reading →
Title: Homemade from the Heart Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: The entire story was just perfect, and I thoroughly recommend it with a cup of your favourite hot beverage! Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Craft store owner Grant has always been a sucker for a... Continue Reading →
Title: New Game, Start Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 38 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: It’s hard to believe this story was only thirty-eight pages long. There was so much originality and awesome packed into those pages, I didn’t find it lacking; in fact, I would have gladly read two... Continue Reading →
We're chuffed to bits to have authors TA Moore and C.S. Poe joining us to bring a little Irish/American Christmas to The Novel Approach today, almost live and definitely in person :-) Prepare to get your stockings stuffed with some fun, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end! Welcome to TA Moore... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Tara Lain and the Snow Balls blog tour, her latest release from Dreamspinner Press! Tara is here today to chat about the opposites attract trope in romance, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Opposites Attract – Or Do They? Hi everyone. I’m so... Continue Reading →
Title: Regret Me Not Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Regret Me Not by Amy Lane is just the right blend of sweet and romantic—a lovely Christmas story you won’t want to miss. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Pierce Atwater used to think he was a... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts and Hazelnuts Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Check this one out, guys! Cool Oregon landmarks and really lovely scenery, a nice low-angst romance, and a great, swoony epilogue. It made my heart happy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mechanic Jordan Hart is down on... Continue Reading →
Title: Unlikely Hero Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Ultimately Josie stole the book, and my heart, in every scene she appeared. Her sweetness and trusting nature spoke to a maternal instinct I didn’t know I had. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: When his three-year-old daughter is kidnapped,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you're looking for a quick fix of holiday romance, without delving into loads of narrative detail and plot minutiae, The Peppermint Schnapps Predicament is an uplifting and rather adorable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Poison Marked Author: T.J. Nichols Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 56 Pages Category: Holiday Fantasy At a Glance: I gobbled this story up in no time at all, a great little read if you are looking for something quick to pass the time. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kill his lover or disobey his king and... Continue Reading →
Title: Fangs and Catnip (Dead and Breakfast: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy/Paranormal, Shifters, Vampires At a Glance: Fangs and Catnip felt like one of the most natural growing stories I’ve read in a while. The whole book came alive, and I’m torn on which of the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Amy Lane joining us today to usher in the month of December and to celebrate the upcoming release of her new Holiday Romance, Regret Me Not. Welcome, Amy! The Stories of Our Stories The older you get, the more stories you have, and—hopefully—the more they say about you, personally,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ante Up (Dreamspun Beyond: Book Eight) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I love Kim Fielding’s work—I do—but this story just seemed to be missing some real meat. All in all, the book delivers a nice little romance without too much angst and just enough action... Continue Reading →
Title: Romance Redefined Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed this story a lot, and I think it's great for those who like relationship angst and second chances. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Opposites attract, but are some differences too drastic for a romance to survive? On... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kris T. Bethke today on the tour for her new release in Dreamspinner Press's house line States of Love, Hearts and Hazelnuts. She's giving us a little insight into the setting of the book, and is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an eCopy, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Shadows Author: KC Wells Narrator: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: KC Wells takes an old story and retells it with her usual style. What is disappointing is the narration by Finn Sterling, who is normally much better at... Continue Reading →
Title: Comic Book Romance (Spandex and Superpowers: Book Three) Author: Charles Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Humor At a Glance: Though short, the author managed to squeeze a lot of laughter and fun into the plot and didn’t leave any loose ends or unanswered questions, which is a skill in itself... Continue Reading →
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