Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Spellbound Series: Magic in Manhattan: Book One Author: Allie Therin Publisher: Carina Press Length: 243 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: There has been a lot of early buzz about the brilliance of this book. Believe it. All of it. Spellbound not only lives up to it but exceeded... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Radar Author: Lillian Francis Publisher: Finally Love Press Length: 407 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Suspense/Thriller, World War II At a Glance: Under the Radar is a Historical Romance lover's romance. A romance that was not simplistic in its challenges but fulfills the hope that love will find a way. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: A Tender Curiosity Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 90 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal, Anthology At a Glance: A Tender Curiosity is, overall, a cute collection of short stories connected by being set in the 1920s and ‘30s. I appreciated the use of time appropriate dialogue and slang, and although it does make... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shimmer in the Night Series: Dark Is the Night: Book 2.5 Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novella Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: If there is any one takeaway from my experience with this writing duo, it is to never attempt to predict where they will take me. They... Continue Reading →
Title: The Man Inside Me Author: Sean Kerr Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Gothic Horror At a Glance: The Man Inside Me was a 5 star read for me. It is a terrific story fraught with danger, horror, romance and even a bit of well-deserved retribution. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Victorian... Continue Reading →
Title: The Magician's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: The romance is sweet, the story entertaining, and the way in which the little Christmas angel ends up saving the day is quite magical. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Invitation to the Dance Author: Tamara Allen Publisher: Self-Published Length: 258 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: While I perhaps wasn’t quite as charmed by this offering as I have been by some of Allen's previous novels, I enjoyed the story nonetheless, becoming fully invested in Charlie's and Will's assignment, their relationship, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Summerfield's Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book Two Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 113 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: If Summerfield’s Angel doesn’t put you in the holiday spirit, I dare say you are beyond hope, for this is a wonderful story of new beginnings and realized dreams. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Soldier's Wish Series: The Christmas Angel Collection Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Before I started this book, I expected to be giddily gushing about it come review time. While I did enjoy the guys together, and appreciated the emotional impact of the story,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Naomi Aoki joining us today on the tour for her new historical novel, Rebellion. Naomi is here to chat with us a bit about language and is also sharing an excerpt from the book, so have a look and enjoy! Welcome, Naomi! Writing Another Language Can Be Challenging As... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Homecoming Series: Christmas Angel Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 79 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: L.A. Witt did everything right in this story, from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: August 1939. Roger Miller and Jack O’Brien have been close since childhood. By the time they realize... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochrane to day to celebrate the release of a new novella in the Cambridge Fellows Mystery series, Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code. Charlie is here to chat a bit about adaptations and the casting game, so read on and enjoy! I remember when we watched “Saving Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book One Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 121 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While there were a couple of little niggles that prevented me from becoming fully grounded in its 18th century setting, I enjoyed this sweet and emotionally effective love story as... Continue Reading →
Title: Bird Meets Cage Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 64 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bird Meets Cage delivers an emotional punch in a small package. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: He called himself Stardust, but one of my friends told me his name was Jean. I met him during the summer I... Continue Reading →
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
Title: Earthly Pleasures Author: Sera Trevor Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: Earthly Pleasures is a fun, quick fantasy with an interesting premise and story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Prince Paurick is a hedonistic degenerate—or at least that’s what his father and the rest of the royal family think... Continue Reading →
Title: Phin’s Christmas Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Holiday, Historical At a Glance: There is a cup of cheer and then some to celebrate in Phin’s Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Doubt invades a fairy-tale holiday. Excited to celebrate his first Christmas with his true love, Phin Abernathy searches for the... Continue Reading →
Happy Halloween! We're so pleased to have author Selina Kray with us today to celebrate the release of the second book in the Stoker & Bash series, The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree. She's here today to chat about her fascination with cults, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those... Continue Reading →
Title: A Hymn in the Silence Series: Dark Is the Night: Book Two Authors: Kelley York and Rowan Altwood Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 198 Pages Category: Historical, Horror At a Glance: One of the singular highlights of York and Altwood's collaboration on this series is their ability to draw every scene, whether it be terrifying... Continue Reading →
Title: Nova Praetorian Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 394 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There were many things that worked for me in Nova Praetorian, and they all came together in a rather beautiful way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Quintus Furius Varus is one of the best lanistas in Rome. Tall and... Continue Reading →
Title: Pack Up Your Troubles Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 132 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of the author and fans of Historical Romance will each find something to love in this trilogy of stories. Pack Up Your Troubles is a treat for either, and is a book I enjoyed spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Band Sinister Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Band Sinister is a delightful novel to lose oneself in. KJ Charles fulfills every expectation for her most faithful readers as well as any reader who might be new to her work but are the most ardent devotees of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Sinner Without a Saint Series: The Penningtons: Book Four Author: Bliss Bennet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 298 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Bliss Bennet’s prose is engaging and indicative of the time, and while the story gets off to a bit of a slow start, in the end I enjoyed the romantic... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author A.T. Weaver, who's joining us today to share an excerpt from her new historical novel, Earthquakes, available at Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited. Enjoy! About the Book David Cummings has dreams. For ten years, he’s dreamed about two men who lived in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He feels that he was one of... Continue Reading →
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