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Title: Famine (The Four Horsemen: Book Three) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages At a Glance: Book three in the Four Horseman series is entertaining, even if not as good as the others. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Saving a dying man might be just what Famine, the Black Horseman, needs to feed his... Continue Reading →
Title: Powerless (The Borders War: Book Three) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 159 Pages At a Glance: Intense doesn’t even begin to describe the final chapters of Powerless, and what’s in store for you in the rest of the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He was built to be invincible. Merq... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Shira Anthony today on the worldwide web tour of her upcoming Dreamspun Desire novel, First Comes Marriage. Enjoy Shira's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win Shira’s grand prize: a dozen red roses for your sweetheart (or... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Man Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hrs and 6 mins At a Glance: The narration of this story is spot on. Philip Alces is a consummate professional. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Adam Macias has been thrown a few curve balls in his life, but losing... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: Michael Stellman did a great job of bringing Quinn and Spencer’s story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian "Quinn" Quintero, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (Tales of a Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 41 minutes At a Glance: Marie Sexton is an absolute master of the short story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver... Continue Reading →
Title: Dom of Ages (Collars and Cuffs: Book Seven) Authors: K.C. Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: KC Wells and Parker Williams have a nuance about their writing that captures human emotion and holds it captive. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Eli may only be thirty, but... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to have author Maggie Kavanagh joining us to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Blind Spot, book three in the Stonebridge Mystery series. Enjoy this deleted scene, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of one... Continue Reading →
Cheers, fellow readers, and welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the week ahead. But first, I want to announce a few winners of our Best of 2015 e-book giveaways. Congrats to: Ardent Ereader, Staci W., Jen, and Sula And now, here's what's on tap this week! Monday –... Continue Reading →
Now that we've accomplished all our Best of 2015 reading lists and giveaways, it's time to narrow down the list of Best Covers compiled from our Top Picks of last year and the Rafflecopter cover votes that you helped narrow down to the Final Ten. Cast your vote for favorite cover below by Noon Eastern Time... Continue Reading →
Title: Greater Love Hath No Man Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean has a unique way of writing that keeps you mesmerized throughout this story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Trevalyan came from a long line of men who served the British Crown with their gift of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Boundaries (Imago: Book One) Author: Anna Hedley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: A well-written, if at times frustrating, BDSM novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ben Dean is afraid and ashamed of his tendencies. But after the end of a disastrous relationship, he decides to explore his outer limits, the part of... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joey Jameson to TNA today, with an excerpt and giveaway to celebrate the release of his new novel Dirty Talk, as well as the launch of author A.E. Via's new publishing venture, Via Star Wings Books. You can enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card... Continue Reading →
Title: One True Thing (One Thing: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes At a Glance: Rusty Topsfield is great—worth the price and the time. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Davis spent years wishing for a prince, but kissing frog... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellar Hand (2nd Edition) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: The Cellar Hand is a nice little feel good mystery/romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Orson Digby is no stranger to loss. His family died in a house fire when he was fifteen, and he has never... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gentle Kind of Strength Author: Kendall McKenna Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: A Gentle Kind of Strength is an okay story that one would not expect from such a gifted author. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A police K9 handler believes he's lucky when a romance starts with the local... Continue Reading →
Title: Vanished 3 Author: Carter Quinn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: Go. Read. It. Now. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been five months since Henry Cooley woke up to find that his husband, Tom MacKinnon, had vanished. Henry has gone through hell and back since then trying to uncover what... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Author: Teodora Kostova Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: A nice wintery holiday tale of second chances at love. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Be careful what you wish for... Nate has been in love with Quinn, his brother’s best friend, for as long as he can remember. But when... Continue Reading →
Okay, guys, we have Prize Pack #4 up for grabs today, and this one has a little bit of something extra in it. Of course, we have the fabulous Charlie Cochet providing so much great THIRDS stuff, including two more adorable charm bracelets, but we've also got a couple of goodies from Rhys Ford's... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome authors Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade to TNA to offer you the chance to win an audiobook copy of their novel Prickly Business, narrated by the wonderful Iggy Toma. Good luck! Hey guys! Thanks for joining us, and thanks for Lisa and The Novel Approach for having us.... Continue Reading →
Author: Jaime Samms eBook release: Feb 15, 2016 Print release: Feb 15, 2016 Word count: ~91,300 Page count: ~345 Type: Standalone Cover by: L.C. Chase Blurb: This title is part of the Bluewater Bay universe After losing a rigged cooking show competition—and a potential lover—to another baker, Frederic Jackson packs up his considerable baggage and moves to Bluewater Bay. He uses the network’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Christmas (Red Dirt Heart: Book 3.5) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: A wonderful Red Dirt holiday treat from Down Under. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Travis had been here at Sutton Station for just over a year. We were technically engaged, not that we’d told anyone.... Continue Reading →
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