Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Aldrea Alien joining us today to introduce us to her novel In Pain and Blood. Welcome, Aldrea! Let’s start with a question about the book: what’s your favorite scene in In Pain and Blood, and what makes it a fave? Aldrea: Has to be the bit where Dylan... 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 →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author SJ Himes to TNA today on the virtual tour for her latest release, The Solstice Prince, book one in her new Realms of Love series. It’s great to have you here with us, SJ, let’s begin by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t... Continue Reading →
Title: The Remaking of Corbin Wale Author: Roan Parrish Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Fantasy, Drama At a Glance: Roan Parrish has delivered an incredible story here. The characters, the beautiful imagery, the food (I want lemon-lavender pound cake and challah so bad), and the Chanukah magic made it a fabulous read. It’s... 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: Archie's Accidental Kidnapping (Hounds of the Hunt: Book One) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 267 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this book took everything I loved about soulmate books and paired it with what I love about romance stories. Can’t wait for the next in the series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampire Claus Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 112 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Holiday At a Glance: Vampire Claus is a fascinating take on the vampire genre, and I’d love to see more of Taviano and Paul’s relationship now that Taviano has a territory Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: A lonely vampire and a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Whore of New Slum Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: MLR Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Fantasy, Cyberpunk/Steampunk, Alt U, Dystopian At a Glance: Fascinating dystopian world where the savior is not someone others would consider a hero. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: While visiting his dying sister, Wendall meets a man who changes his life, putting into... Continue Reading →
We’re so pleased to welcome author Cheryl Headford to TNA today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Faeries at the Bottom of the Garden. Cheryl put together and interview to share today, and there’s also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Cheryl! The Interview Q: Do... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Incubus (Fangs, Fur and Fae Detective Agency: Book One) Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Length: 105 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A book that has a lot of potential, but moved too quickly and fell a little short of its mark. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Born part human, part fairy, and part... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Tom Early to TNA today. He’s joining us on the promotional tour for his newest release, The Doorway God, Book Two in the Seasons Rising series from Harmony Ink Press. Welcome, Tom! Why don’t we start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. (Dreamspun Beyond) Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Camp H.O.W.L. turned out to be such a fun read! More good stuff from the Dreamspun Beyond line from Dreamspinner. Definitely check this one out, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moonmates exist, but getting... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Pieces Author: Ruby MacIntyre Publisher: Loose Id Length: 219 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: A strong beginning that lost some of its flare as the story progressed. Even so, it was still a pretty solid story within the ABO universe which I would recommend to lovers of the shifter trope.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Matthew J. Metzger! He's joining us today to celebrate the upcoming release of his latest novel, Walking on Water, from NineStar Press. I'm so excited to share this exclusive excerpt with you—it's a dramatic high point of the novel—so enjoy! About the Book Title: Walking on Water Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher:... Continue Reading →
Title: King of the Fire Dancers (Shift Happens: Book One) Author: S.T. Sterlings Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Though the beginning was slower paced, I could see something was building and gradually taking form, so I kept at it. I was rewarded once the pacing picked up, and now... Continue Reading →
Title: When First I Met My King (The Arthur Trilogy: Book One) Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 138 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy At a Glance: When First I Met My King is yet another title to add to my ever-growing list of lovely reads by this author, and the next in the trilogy can’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Because Faery Godmonster (Chainmail and Velvet: Book One) Author: Sionnach Wintergreen Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 105 Pages Category: Fairy Tale/Fantasy At a Glance: Sweet, a little angsty, comical and sexy all apply to this story. It's such an easy, breezy read. All in a day's fun, really. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: How can they... Continue Reading →
Title: Nocturne (Hours of the Night: Book Two) Author: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 300 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Nocturne, book two in Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt's Hours of the Night series, is next level entertaining and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It's Mardi Gras, cher, but this... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author CB Lee and the Not Your Villain virtual blog tour! Not Your Villain is book two in the acclaimed Young Adult series Sidekick Squad from Duet/Interlude Press, and we're so pleased to share not only an exclusive excerpt from the book with you but a giveaway as well, so be sure to... Continue Reading →
Title: By Fairy Means or Foul: A Starfig Investigations Novel Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun little fantasy romp with some surprising depth. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The last thing half-dragon, half-fairy private investigator Twig Starfig wants to do is retrieve a stolen enchanted horn... Continue Reading →
Title: The Half Wolf Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 193 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jay Northcote's first dance with shifters is a good one. He built a world that wasn't so different from our own. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Mate, family, pack, home… can Quinn and Kellan have it all?... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexslayer (Hexworld: Book Three) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 344 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Historical At a Glance: Yet another excellent addition to the Hexworld series, Nick and Jamie's enemies-to-lovers story is romantic and fraught---of course, because this is a Jordan L. Hawk book--with danger and mayhem, and is lush in... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Archer Kay Leah and the Blood Borne blog tour, book three in The Republic series. She's sharing what a personal journey it was for her to write this book, and there's also a giveaway, so check out the entry details for that below. How Writing Blood Borne Has Helped My Marriage Hello... Continue Reading →
Title: The Alpha King Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 16 minutes Category: Fantasy, Mpreg, Shifters At a Glance: With such a good novel as material, I was disappointed the narration was not more effective. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The Kingdom of Askara has been torn apart by... Continue Reading →
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