Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fishy Riot Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fishy Riot has just the right amount of action, danger, mystery and humor. I almost passed this book over because of the title, but I get it now, and I’m so glad I reconsidered. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Pins and Needles Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Categories: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the pacing was slower than in previous books I’ve read by this author, Pins and Needles delivered a wonderfully delicious, slow-burn romance with captivating characters and a well written and obviously well researched plot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Narrator: Jim Pelletier Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time:10 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fine book with a complete story and believable resolution and a very satisfying conclusion. The narration is well above average and adds new levels to... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author A.R. Barley, who's sharing an exclusive excerpt with us today to celebrate the release of her new addition to Dreamspinner Press's States of Love line, The Shore Thing! About the Book Sunburned Delaware native Dale Seward spends his summers wrangling lifeguards and cracking crabs. His winters are a whole lot colder. Nico... Continue Reading →
Title: Coasting (States of Love) Author: Yvonne Trent Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was very, very sweet, maybe at times a liiiiiittle too sweet, but if that’s what you’re in the mood for, it’s well written, the guys are lovely, and the locale is fun and vibrant.... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool of Main Beach (Love in Laguna: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I totally recommend this book and this series from Tara Lain. If you are looking for solid romance with a sprinkling of angst and a heartwarming HEA, then this book and... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Tara Lain today on the tour for her latest release in the Love in Laguna series, Fool of Main Beach. Enjoy Tara's guest post and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for a chance at a $15 Amazon gift card. Welcome, Tara! Writing... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Alex Standish, who's dropping in today to celebrate the release of her new short novel, Changing Tides, from Dreamspinner Press! Hi, everyone! First, a huge thank you to The Novel Approach for hosting me. So, a question I get asked a lot is what do I enjoy most about writing and what... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Ugly Duckling (Romancing the...: Book Two) Author: Clare London Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Romancing the Ugly Duckling is good fun, and in the more than capable hands of Joel Leslie, it really comes to life in the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Charlatan’s Conquest (A Phantom Fixers Story) Author: Vivien Dean Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal, Ghosts/Spirits At a Glance: The Charlatan’s Conquest is a sweet, slow-burn romance with some paranormal oomph. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With love and ghosts, the challenge is figuring out what’s real. Software engineer Cruz Guthrie... Continue Reading →
Title: Dim Sum Asylum Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 44 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I can’t recommend this book highly enough. Buy it, you need to have it in your collection if you like your M/M fiction to have more than one note.... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Shadows Author: KC Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this story for a light, feel good romance! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Can he step out of the shadows and into love’s light? Eight years ago, Christian Hernandez moved to Jamaica Plain in... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Vivien Dean to TNA today. She's here to chat with us about her just released The Charlatan's Conquest, the second book published in the new Dreamspinner Press house line, Dreamspun Beyond. The Heart of Paranormal Romance It’s no secret that, of all the flavors of romance, paranormal is my... Continue Reading →
Title: The Long and Winding Road (Bear, Otter, and the Kid Chronicles: Book Four) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t imagine how hard it was for TJ Klune to say goodbye to these guys. I feel so lucky to have Bear, Otter and the Kid,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bone to Pick Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: TA Moore brings readers a solid, well written, suspenseful mystery in Bone to Pick. The plot is multi-layered and peppered with suspicious characters who had me fooled almost to the very end. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Cloister... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author TA Moore back to The Novel Approach to celebrate the release of Bone to Pick, her latest release from Dreamspinner Press. We've got a great Character Bio to share with you today, and there's also the chance for one lucky reader to win a $20 Dreamspinner store credit, so... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgotten Paradise Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 49 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good buy for those who enjoy romance with a tad of suspense and a bit of fun. Like all romances, the HEA is inevitable, but getting there... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have the writing team of Ari McKay joining us today to introduce their newest collaboration, Out of the Ashes, book one in their new Asheville Arcana series, and the first release in Dreamspinner Press's brand new house line, Dreamspun Beyond. Welcome! Hello, everyone! I’m the McKay half of Ari McKay, and... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to author Amy Lane for dropping by on the virtual tour for book two in the Fish Out of Water series, Red Fish, Dead Fish. Welcome, Amy! Terribly Terrific Tere Okay folks—so, I’m here today to promote Red Fish, Dead Fish, my latest story in the Fish Out of Water series. Now, usually in a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Day Makes Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to listen to a great story with an awesome narrator, I would highly recommend A Day Makes. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Mob enforcer Ceaton Mercer has killed... Continue Reading →
Hey y’all! I’m here to chat about my newest release at Dreamspinner, an older story of mine that’s been out of print for too darned long! It’s called Sparkle and Shine, and it’s about rodeo cowboys Evan and Brooks, who are best friends who become lovers. I’m a rodeo fan from way back. When I... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Dorian Bane gives life, light, and fun to this romp of a book. Tortuga’s words and his narration pair well and are meant to be enjoyed.... Continue Reading →
Title: New Orleans Second Lines Author: Lynn Lorenz Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: For me, this is a 5 star read. After reading this second edition, I loved how Lynn Lorenz segued all three stories into one. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Matt and Lane grew up together,... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Fish, Dead Fish (Fish Out of Water: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope Amy Lane has more plans for the Fish Out of Water series; I’m hooked! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They must work together to stop a psychopath—and save each... Continue Reading →
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