Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Defiant Revival Author: L. Rockwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Fairy Tale/Fantasy At a Glance: While I admire the ambition of this debut novel, the story itself fell short for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To free the kingdom from the depravity of Cardinal Aldrious, Prince Micah Helvendeere must take his rightful... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Jacob Z. Flores with us today, on the tour for his latest Dreamspun Desires release, Suddenly Yours. Find out what his top three fave movies set in Vegas are, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Jacob! Top 3 Fun and Quirky Movies Set in... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 324 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Historical At a Glance: I can’t say enough about how fantastic this book is, how amazing the writing is, or how much I think you should go read it. Like, now. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the small mountain town of Amorea,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author L. Rockwood joining us today to chat a bit about his debut novel, Defiant Revival. Welcome, L! When I first wrote Defiant Revival, it was actually twice as long. I had nearly finished it by the time I finally looked into getting it published. I quickly discovered typical word... Continue Reading →
Title: Objects in the Rearview Mirror (Memoirs of the Human Wraiths Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This a 5 Star read and highly recommended! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Their new home on Frederick Street in Clay Center, Kansas, was supposed to give writer Jonathan David... Continue Reading →
Title: Dinner at Jack’s Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Dinner at Jack’s satisfies, body and soul. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Personal chef Beau St. Clair, recently divorced from his cheating husband, returns to the small Ohio River town where he grew up to lick... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Neiman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 53 minutes Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: If you like new adult books, this series may be just what you’re looking for. I can recommend this book and the entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Lollipop (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Philip Alces is the perfect narrator for this sweet story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Robert P. Rowe today, on the tour for his latest release from Dreamspinner Press, The Outfielders. Welcome, Robert! Hi. I’m Robert P. Rowe and I’ve just finished my latest novel for Dreamspinner Press entitled: The Outfielders. Unlike my first novel, Second-Story Man, this book is intentionally light. I like... Continue Reading →
Title: Changing Worlds Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Science Fiction At a Glance: Changing Worlds is a sweet sci-fi romance that AWESOMELY avoids every single pet peeve cliché I have with the sci-fi sub-genre. I will be reading this author again! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Their love will either inspire... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author B.G. Thomas with us today to chat about the fourth and final book in his Seasons of Love series, Winter Heart. Welcome, B.G.! Four Friends, Four Seasons Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there, yes I will. You've got a... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Mickie B. Ashling today on the tour for her newest release, Open House, book two in the Open series. Enjoy the teaser excerpt and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter Mickie's giveaway. Good luck! Hi everyone! Thank you for stopping by to help... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Elizabeth Noble with us today to share a bit about her newest release with Dreamspinner Press, Bait, book five in the Circles series. Welcome, Elizabeth! Hello, and thank you to Lisa and The Novel Approach for having me as a guest today! One of the best perks about writing... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Nick J. Russo provides a stellar narration. It’s hard to find a flaw here because Russo is one of the best voice talents doing M/M books. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Cari. Z. joining us today on the tour for her upcoming release with Dreamspinner Press, Changing Worlds. Welcome, Cari! By the time you’re reading this blog post, it’ll be GRL! So many people going, so much packing and hurrying and rushing around, trying to make sure you’ve got everything... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch a Tiger by the Tail (THIRDS: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really liked this book, and Mark Westfield does an amazing job. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Retaliation (Seaside Shifters: Book One) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 117 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: An interesting beginning to a new shifter mystery series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Chief of Police John Dakota is in a world of trouble. His peaceful town of Seaside, Oregon, has been... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Lane Hayes today on the tour for A Kind of Honesty, book three in the Kind of Stories series. Enjoy Lane's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below, where you can enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Welcome, Lane! Thank you for having... Continue Reading →
Title: Guyliner Author: J. Leigh Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In a nutshell, we have some classic teen angst, drama, and romance that play out in a fairly predictable John Hughes-eque fashion. But, I dug it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Connor works his butt off... Continue Reading →
Title: Breakaway (Scoring Chances: Book One) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book if you like sports romance. Buy the book if like the author, and buy the book for the really well done narration. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dog Days Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: This story is not for everyone, but I found it to be an amazingly captivating shifter story that is by far one of the most unique I have read in a quite a while. And I want... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones Bundle (Good Bones, Buried Bones, Bone Dry and The Gig) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 573 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A quirky paranormal shifter romance bundle. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Skinny, quiet hipster Dylan Warner just wants to live a normal life—despite being a werewolf—but when he buys... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Doctor (Island Medics: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Narrator: Adam Rivington Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Sue Brown creates loveable but flawed characters and an amazing supporting cast. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Jeff Martin has spent five years as a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Honesty (A Kind of Stories: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The epilogue was good and completed the story for me; I just could have used a little more umph to truly feel satisfied. Did it ruin the book for... Continue Reading →
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