Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: BFF Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Friends-to-Lovers At a Glance: All in all, BFF was a nice read, light and easy to get through. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: I’m about to do something huge, and it could change... everything. I met Matt in second grade, and we’ve been... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is an unapologetic romance that will make your heart happy and perfectly feed any need you may have for a story that has no more aspirations than to give the reader a happy-ever-after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Bromantically Yours Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story managed to keep the reader on their toes without falling into the terrible trope of issues that would be resolved if only the lovers would talk to each other. It was refreshing to encounter a story... Continue Reading →
Title: Cruising Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Self-Published/Free Download Length: 45 Pages Category: Contemporary, Short Story, Friends-to-Lovers At a Glance: Cruising is a sweet and sexy little story for those times when you just need a quick shot of happy. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Best friends Dylan and Jake have been inseparable since college, but Dylan... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Anyta Sunday joining us today on the blog tour for her brand new release in the Signs of Love series, Gemini Keeps Capricorn. We've got some winter fun and a giveaway to share with you, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for details. Welcome, Anyta! Hello... Continue Reading →
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 →
We're so pleased to have author Christa Tomlinson joining us for a special Saturday visit to celebrate the release of her latest novel, A Sniper's Devotion, book five in the Cuffs, Collars and Love series. Christa's sharing an exclusive excerpt with us today, as well as a tour-wide giveaway, so check out the entry details... Continue Reading →
Title: The Play of His Life Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: MLR Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Play of His Life is not without faults. In fact, it has two pretty major ones, in my opinion. But, despite the story’s flaws, I still really dug these guys and this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Dares Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Five Dares may not be some involved, angsty romance that teeters on the brink of self-destructing at a moment’s notice, as so many do these days, but it is a deeply satisfying romance nonetheless. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Skylar M. Cates and the Rim Shot blog tour! She's joining us today to give us a glimpse at how the book came to be, AND she's also giving away a $15 store credit at Dreamspinner Press! This is a comment-to-enter giveaway with a specific prompt question, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Title: Cinnamon Eyes Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was an enjoyable, quick read that is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something sweet, but with some nice depth and emotion. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Cory’s had a rough year struggling with severe depression.... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Summer Heat turned out to be a delightful romance that was an easy breezy read, perfect for those wanting a story that delivers no surprises and lots of fun. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Narrator: Jesse Cota Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I’m a big fan of this author, but I had trouble connecting with this story for some reason. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is just a really good friends-to-lovers story that I loved hearing Nick Russo perform, continuing in a series of great performances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Through a... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Sidney Bell today to celebrate the upcoming release of Loose Cannon, book one in her new Woodbury Boys series from Carina Press. Welcome, Sidney! What Happened Next? At a writer’s conference that took place almost a decade ago, I was sandwiched between a writer and one of her biggest fans... Continue Reading →
Title: Married for a Month Author: Cate Sherwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 171 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Read Married for a Month when you need a pick-me-up of the hearty eyes and shmoopy feels variety. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Best friends since high school, Chase Bradley and Alec Montero are opposites in almost every... Continue Reading →
Title: By Quarry Lake Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 12k Words Category: Contemporary, Short Story At a Glance: I loved this little story for everything it is. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Still waters run deep… Tommy’s been away from his home in rural Somerset for three years. Long enough to sort out who he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Honey Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Torquere Press Length: 105 Pages Category: M/M Romance, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A Taste of Honey was another fun read from this writing team. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Boone Phillips needs a girlfriend and fast! His family reunion is approaching, and if he shows up... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages At a Glance: Final recommendation? I’d say go grab it! Overall, it’s a sweet story that I think most people are going to really enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him First When you... Continue Reading →
About the Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: March 28, 2016 Categories: Gay Romance/Contemporary Romance/Friends-to-Lovers Cover Artist: AngstyG Pre-Order Links: eBook || Paperback Blurb: It’s hard to recover from a first love. Some people never do. How hard would you fight to keep your best friend? Marc Lucas and Tomas Santos have been best friends forever,... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Hi, Riley, welcome to The Novel Approach. I’m so pleased to have you here with us today on the tour for your latest novel, Shifting Gears. Before I get to the questions, though: readers, be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below to enter for the chance to win an e-book from Riley’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Say it with Ink (The Seattle Chronicles) Author: C.C. Dado Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: What I loved about Say it with Ink was that it was sweet, with some angst thrown in to remind me what it was like to be in love at that age, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Playing With Fire (Glasgow Lads: Book Three) Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 340 Pages At a Glance: This book, along with all the other books in the series, is stoopid fecking sexy (pardon my Irish). Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “I don’t want options. I just want you.” Robert McKenzie has a secret.... Continue Reading →
Title: My Hometown Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Just because My Hometown didn't hit the mark with me, doesn't mean other readers won't enjoy it. Give it a whirl. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Jimmy Brink and Eric Halter grew up together in a small country town. While... Continue Reading →
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