Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Aqua Follies Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I enjoyed this book so much, for the simple joy of watching two people fall in love against all the odds. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The 1950s. Postwar exuberance. Conformity. Rock and roll. Homophobia. Russell tells himself he’ll... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Liv Rancourt to TNA today to chat about her newest novel, Aqua Follies, set in 1950s Seattle. She's sharing a great giveaway too, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Liv! I want to start by thanking Lisa and The Novel Approach for having me back... Continue Reading →
Title: The Masterpiece Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 202 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Masterpiece is the book I needed right now—sweet, simple, and so romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Built from the bottom up: one perfect gentleman. Man about town Arthur Lawton spends his days pursuing entertainment while shoeshine Joe... Continue Reading →
Title: Stoker & Bash: The Fangs of Scavo Author: Selina Kray Publisher: Self-Published Length: 368 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Kudos to Selina Kray for penning a book with substance and style and then peopling it with characters who have left me wanting so much more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At Scotland Yard,... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities: Book Two) Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Loveswept Length: 250 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: The dialogue in this novel is rich and revealing of the characters, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for both the mystery and the romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As... Continue Reading →
Title: Draakewood (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Nine Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 246 Pages Category: Paranormal, Historical At a Glance: I will admit that this one wasn’t my absolute favorite of the series—for now, I think Maelstrom is still sitting in that spot—but, there is no denying that it’s fantastic. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Come to the Oaks: The Story of Ben and Tobias Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As the author stated this novel is not meant to depict actual events of slavery, but it does reflect the times and gives a better understanding of slavery in America.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor author Bryan T. Clark to TNA today, on the tour for his new novel, Come to the Oaks. Bryan's answered a few questions and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Bryan! Signal Boost: Today we are... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gathering Storm (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 309 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I have yet to read a Joanna Chambers book I didn’t find to be beautifully executed, and this one doesn’t break that streak. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When grief-stricken scientist Sir Edward Fitzwilliam provokes... Continue Reading →
Hello, reader friends! I'm Joanna Chambers and this is the blog tour for A Gathering Storm, my new Cornwall-set historical romance. I'll be sharing thoughts on my experience of writing about eccentric Victorian scientists, pragmatic Romany land stewards and unscrupulous mediums - come and comment to win a copy of the book and a $25 Riptide gift card! Contrasting Heroes One of the things I love about both reading and writing romance... Continue Reading →
The Road to Hollywood in the 1920s It’s been four years since I first began researching the nineteen-twenties for the Gin & Jazz series. It was three months of delving behind the scenes of the silent film stars, scandals and excesses of early Hollywood, the popular stars of vaudeville on Broadway, the speakeasies and even... Continue Reading →
Title: The Puritan Pirate Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 239 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The kink and the chemistry between these two MCs is off the charts, and I totally enjoyed reading their love story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The Caribbean, 1664 An uptight naval lieutenant. A free-living buccaneer. Enemies from... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 11 minutes Category: Historical, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Murmuration is so hopeful, so satisfying, so beautiful in its simplicity that you will wish you could start it all over again just to live a bit longer with the magic... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Sheep and the Rotten Apple Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 342 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I highly recommend this book. I actually thought it could have been a little darker, a little edgier; there were definitely boundaries that could have been explored more; however, the attention to detail in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Heloise West and the Ardent blog tour to TNA. I love the topic of conversation today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Heloise! Love Letters I love second hand books. Maybe it annoys some readers, but I always love reading... Continue Reading →
History Shouldn’t Be a Mystery: Historical Gay Romance Gay men have been around everywhere since forever. So why should we only tell stories set in the contemporary United States? My new series, Love Against The Odds, is something adventurous and something of a risk. It explores love between gay men in times and places where... Continue Reading →
Title: Cornwall Is for Lovers Author: H.P. Medina Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There were many little things to love in this novella. I hope you guys will give it a shot, too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It's 1945, and German-born Kenneth Diederich is sick of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Heart (An Hours of the Night Story) Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 70 Pages Category: Historical, Transgender Romance, F/F At a Glance: I wanted much more from these characters—not because something was missing but because their story was so affirming that I wasn't ready for it to end. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: We Met in Dreams Author: Rowan McAllister Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: If you are a fan of Regency romance, sweet, heartbreaking poignant stories of triumph which just might contain a ghost or two or three, then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Ardent Author: Heloise West Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Heloise West delivers a romance along with plenty of action and danger before bringing Ardent to a lovely and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the village of Torrenta, master painter Morello has created a color... Continue Reading →
Title: Revolutionary Temptation Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 254 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There’s mystery and intrigue, romance and realism, and I absolutely recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: 1777 New York City The American colonists are fighting for their independence, but the battlefield is not the only place to wage... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome authors K.A. Merikan to TNA today on the tour for their new novel, The Black Sheep and the Rotten Apple. We've got an excerpt from the book to share with you as well as a couple of ways to win stuff, so be sure to check out all those details below.... Continue Reading →
Title: Gardens of Hope Author: Michael Holloway Perronne Publisher: Chances Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I hope this book gets some wider recognition. The story was timely, and lovely, and so worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Can two men from the same city but segregated worlds maintain a connection... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lawrence Browne Affair Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 352 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Sebastian lives up to every fantastic thing said about her ability to craft a gorgeous novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: An earl hiding from his future . . . Lawrence Browne, the Earl of Radnor,... Continue Reading →
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