Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Quenched in Blood Series: Asheville Arcana: Book Three House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Pretty much all of the things I love to read combined into one enjoyable series. From the first book to this last book, the balance of paranormal, romance,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author SJD Peterson, who's dropping in today to chat with us about her novel Calculated Magic, a brand new addition to Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line! Don’t Dismiss Magic Recently someone asked me what I wanted the reader to take away from my new book. The first thing to pop in my... Continue Reading →
Title: Hex and Candy Series: Strange Bedfellows: Book One Author: Ashlyn Kane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Parnormal At a Glance: I’m just going to say it, I adored this clever little romance, and I am so excited to see how things plays out in future installments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: True love’s... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Sean Michael and the tour for his new novel, The Librarian's Ghost, from Dreamspinner Press. We have a guest post and excerpt from the book to share with you today, so relax and enjoy! Thank you to The Novel Approach for hosting me today! Sometimes when describing the setting of a book,... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiding in Plain Sight Series: A Camp H.O.W.L. Novel Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 256 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This is a sweet story of two best friends who figure out they’re in love and get together. I'm sorry to see the series end. Reviewed By: Kel Blurb: Happily... Continue Reading →
Title: Somebody to Die For Series: Requiem Inc.: Book Three Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 218 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A sweet romance, Kris T. Bethke continues to deliver with the Requiem Inc. series, and I can’t wait to read the future MCs I think are coming. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Night of the Living Manny Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Considering that this is more of a romance story than a zombie story, it’s not too bad. It could’ve been a lot better, though, and there were some things that I wish... Continue Reading →
Title: Ante Up Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Kim Fielding Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: True to form, Fielding takes a common trope and uses it to give the characters a unique feel. Much of the charm and color in the story comes... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Julia Talbot dropping in today to celebrate her newest release, Night of the Living Manny, the latest addition to Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line. Welcome, Julia! Hey y’all! I’m Julia Talbot, and I’m here to chat today about Night of the Living Manny, my new paranormal category romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss Me Forever Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book 17 Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this was a cute and interesting read; though admittedly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Forever is too long to be alone. Professor Avery Cook... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Ari McKay and the tour for their latest release, Forged in Fire, book two in the Asheville Arcana series, and the most recent addition to the Dreamspun Beyond line from Dreamspinner Press. We have the Ari half of the writing duo with us today, so enjoy and also be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kris T. Bethke joining us today to celebrate the release of Lost Souls Found, a new addition to Dreamspinner's Dreamspun Beyond house line and book two in the Requiem Inc. series. She has a little insight into her MC to share with us today, and there's also a chance... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Seven Author: Bru Baker Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 55 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I could see this narrator doing really well with a gumshoe mystery—a detective or cop character that was meant to sound hard-bitten and weary. But in... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Lisa and The Novel Approach, for allowing me to share the cover for my upcoming release, Nudging Fate! This book is part of Dreamspinner’s Dreamspun Beyond house line of paranormal category romance, and is another of my “paranormal romantic comedies.” The cover design is by Aaron Anderson, who’s done the covers for all... Continue Reading →
Title: Rome and Jules Series: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 242 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Each new twist and turn left me wanting more on this journey. And, unlike the original Romeo and Juliet, this book does have a happy ending. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Two werewolf households,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Parker Foye, who's joining us today to introduce their brand new novel, Mage of Inconvenience, a part of the Dreamspun Beyond house line from Dreamspinner Press! Hello and thanks to The Novel Approach for hosting me today! Today I wanted to write about something that features strongly in Mage of Inconvenience: tropes.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Tara Lain joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Rome and Jules, a new addition to the Dreamspun Beyond line from Dreamspinner Press. She's here to chat about that title with us today, and she's also offering a giveaway so be sure to check out the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Liv Olteano, who's dropped by to celebrate the release of her brand new novel, Lover, Lover, a part of Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line. Liv's sharing a yummy recipe with us today, as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end! The Delicious Carrot... Continue Reading →
Title: Lover, Lover (A Dreamcatchers Tale Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Fourteen Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 195 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Despite its interesting premise, the rush to the end left me feeling unsatisfied overall. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Twin souls reunited. Drew’s always been a fighter: first in martial arts... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author J. Leigh Bailey joining us today to celebrate her latest release in DSP's Dreamspun Beyond house line, Chasing Thunderbird, and the second book in the Shifter U series. She's talking research today and has also brought along a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost of a Chance Series: Requiem Inc.: Book One Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Out of the Dreamspun Beyond stories I have read thus far, this one has been my favorite, and I love that you’re always guaranteed a HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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