Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Game Changer Author: Rachel Reid Publisher: Carina Press Length: 334 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rachel Reid is a talented writer, and I look forward to reading more from her. This novel has some really good bones but just needed a bit more story to hold them together. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: New... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deeper Blue Series: Rules of Possession: Book Two Author: S.E. Harmon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm sorry to say goodbye to this couple. I liked their story very much, and I was glad we got two books with them instead of just one. Reviewed By: Ky... Continue Reading →
Title: Crashing the Net Series: Crashing: Book One Author: Samantha Wayland Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Crashing the Net is a nice friends-to-lovers novella that is well worth your time if you’re looking for a steamy, fairly short read that will undoubtedly have you falling for Mike and Alexei just... Continue Reading →
Title: Changing Lines Series: Harrisburg Railers: Book One Authors: RJ Scott and V.L. Locey Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Love Lane Books Run Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Do not miss this book. While the title suggests this is just the first in a series, I hope Crisden continues with... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author V.L. Locey dropping in today on the tour for her latest release, Overtime, book four in the Cayouga Cougars series. She's here to chat about polyamory, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, V.L.! Hi there! My name is V.L. Locey... Continue Reading →
Title: Running with Lions Author: Julian Winters Publisher: Duet/Interlude Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Don’t walk…Run! to pick up a copy of this book. You definitely don’t want to miss this wonderful story! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Bloomington High School Lions’ star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his... Continue Reading →
Title: Medley Series: Changing Lanes: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Medley was good but the constant drama, much of which felt over the top or unneeded, kept it from being as good as Relay for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sebastian Stewart was never Mr.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Amy Aislin joining us today on the tour for her brand new self-published novel, On the Ice, book one in the Stick Side series. Amy is here to talk about her book's setting today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: On the Ice Series: Stick Side: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the Ice is a sweet, well-written romance that made me smile. And, I’m so excited that it’s the beginning of a series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For college sophomore Mitch Greyson, determination... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hockey Player's Heart Series: Hockey Hearts: Book One Authors: Jeff Adams and Will Knauss Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really am so happy I picked this one up. It was a wonderful debut from this writing team, and I’ll definitely be on the lookout to... Continue Reading →
I'm so pleased to have authors Jeff Adams and Will Knauss stopping by TNA today to celebrate the release of their new collaboration, The Hockey Player's Heart, for Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Desires house line. It's a great privilege to be able to return the hosting favor—they're the dynamic duo who bring us Jeff & Will's... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Relay Blog Tour, presented by Layla Reyne and Riptide Publishing! Relay is Book One in the Changing Lanes sports romance series, featuring Olympic swimmers. It’s an enemies-to-lovers, second chance romance between Alex, the team captain, and his closeted ex, Dane, swimming’s biggest star. Read on to learn more about Relay, Changing Lanes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Relay (Changing Lanes: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I love a good sports romance. Who doesn’t, right? And, Layla Reyne’s newest release, Relay, is incredibly good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Captain is not a title Alejandro “Alex” Cantu takes lightly. Elected by his... Continue Reading →
Title: Two-Man Advantage Author: Toni Aleo Publisher: Self-Published Length: 290 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Although this book wasn't a match for me, there are a lot of raving reviews about it out there, so it looks like I'm in the minority. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Wells Lemiere knew the moment he saw Matty... Continue Reading →
Title: Training Season Author: Leta Blake Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: There is just so much about this book to love. Michael Ferraiuolo is definitely a narrator I will look for again. His ability to weave a story through a multitude of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Leta Blake joining us today on the audiobook tour for Training Season (love Matty and Rob!), narrated by the talented Michael Ferraiuolo. She's talking about choosing the right book and matching that book with the right voice talent, and she's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to the Coach's Challenge blog tour with none other than the author herself, Avon Gale. Welcome, Avon! Avon’s Top 5 Hockey Movies Ice Guardians This is a fairly recent documentary about the role of enforcers in hockey, and I highly, highly recommend it. Not only does it offer a fascinating glimpse... Continue Reading →
Title: Coach’s Challenge (Scoring Chances: Book Five) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The dialogue is, as always, so sharp and fast-paced. And, so, so funny. Gale writes these guys so well; I’m pretty convinced she was a male hockey player in another life. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Beth Bolden today on the tour for her new novel, The Rainbow Clause. We have an exclusive excerpt as well as an awesome giveaway to share with you, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Beth! About the Book Title: The Rainbow Clause... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Ring (Boxer: Book One) Author: Rie Warren Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an emotional and, at times, evocative novel. It is filled with a good portion of erotica, and MCs plagued with a lot of angst. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The biggest fight of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Glory (Fadeaway: Book Two) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published/Amazon KU Length: 309 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, New Adult At a Glance: Edge of Glory is not just a worthy sequel but is also an outstanding second chapter in a series that comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Now in... Continue Reading →
Title: Power Play (Scoring Chances: Book Three) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The continued narration by Smith makes the book a good bet and good buy. Buy it if you can. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: A freak accident... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Scoring Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie... 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 →
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