Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Censorship: ˈ/sensərˌSHip/ noun 1.) the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts. The American Library Association and the Office for Intellectual Freedom are celebrating our freedom to read, and I'm so excited to be celebrating right along with them and a host of great guests who'll be joining us throughout the week.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots (Marshals: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Mary Calmes is absolutely smashing it with this series, and she has hit another home run with Tied Up in Knots. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Miro Jones is living the life: he’s... Continue Reading →
I hope you'll join us in giving a warm welcome to author Mary Calmes today—yes, a day earlier than expected, but hey, we'll roll with it—on the tour for Tied Up in Knots, book three in the Marshals series. And, she's offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend! Welcome to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead. With just one short month until the kick off of GayRomLit in Kansas City, we’re continuing the countdown this week, and, of course, welcoming a whole host of special guests and giveaways... Continue Reading →
Title: The Servant Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 8 minutes Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: As usual, Greg Tremblay did an outstanding job of narrating! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: After saving his younger brother’s child, Daemon Shar is cursed by a witch and runs... Continue Reading →
Title: Romanus Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: You really can’t go wrong with a Mary Calmes audiobook, and Greg Tremblay’s narration is spot-on. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Stopping to offer help one sultry summer night, Mason James is unprepared... Continue Reading →
Title: Chevalier Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 118 Pages At a Glance: Are you a Mary Calmes fan? This book will be right up your alley. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Romanus Fireman Mason James thought finding out he is a Romanus—a rare class of gargoyle—would be the surprise of a lifetime,... Continue Reading →
Title: What Can Be Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 29 minutes At a Glance: I do feel What Can Be could have been a full-length novel and brought more to the table; however, I still adored this book. Robert Nieman does well with pacing and character... Continue Reading →
Title: Any Closer Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 51 minutes At a Glance: Mary Calmes is a no-brainer auto-read, and Greg Tremblay…what a talent and a great resource for all authors who want their book narrated by one of the best. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Charlie... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: If you love a quick read with a bit of fun and some ooey-gooey love-at-first-sight, you just might eat this up! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the villa... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Mary Calmes to The Novel Approach today to chat a bit about her upcoming novella Lay It Down. Enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. See below for details. Good luck! Inspiration... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone! I hope you've all had a fabulous week filled with lots of great reads. We've got a busy, busy week ahead which includes a great guest lineup, a giveaway or three, and many more reviews to come. Here's a look at who'll be visiting in the week ahead: Monday – Ally Blue is... Continue Reading →
Title: Easy Evenings Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 24 minutes At a Glance: Lazlo and Britton have chemistry like I can’t even describe. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Lazlo Maguire doesn’t do relationships—he does transactions. Six months of the year, he’s an expensive rent boy in Manhattan,... Continue Reading →
Title: Fit to Be Tied (Marshals: Book Two) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: I have listened to a couple audiobooks narrated by Tristan James and have yet to be disappointed. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Deputy US Marshals Miro Jones and Ian... Continue Reading →
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 59 minutes At a Glance: What complements a Mary Calmes book? A Sean Crisden narration! WOW WOW WOW. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the final giveaway of Prize Pack #5, with a veritable potpourri of goodies up for grabs. Today's swag comes to you courtesy of Charlie Cochet, Rhys Ford, Mary Calmes, Kim Fielding, Eli Easton, and Jaime Samms. Here's a pic of what you can expect in this pack: To enter for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleeping ‘til Sunrise (A Mangrove Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Mary Calmes is the queen of banter and this book is no exception, it just doesn’t get any better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Everyone in Mangrove, Florida, knows Fire Chief Essien Dodd is a saint.... Continue Reading →
Title: Where You Lead Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Greg Tremblay Run Time: 1 hour and 41 minutes At a Glance: You should definitely add this one to your collection of holiday feel-good romances! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: ATF agent Peter Lomax isn’t a hearts and flowers kind of guy, but he can... Continue Reading →
Hannah’s Big Night © Mary Calmes 2015 “Where are you going?” I asked my older brother as I walked into his room. “You’re not supposed to just come in here,” he snapped at me. “Yeah—yeah,” I said dismissively. “Where are you going?” He sighed irritably, which was my cue to leave it alone, leave him... Continue Reading →
Title: Easy Evenings (Mangrove: Book Four) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 77 Pages At a Glance: Several huge plot holes turned this novella from a sweet little romance into a rather confusing story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Lazlo Maguire doesn’t do relationships—he does transactions. Six months of the year, he’s an expensive rent... Continue Reading →
Title: Just Desserts Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 54 minutes At a Glance: What made Just Desserts such an enjoyable listen, and maybe just a bit more emotional, was how well Greg Tremblay narrated the story. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Boone Walton has tried hard to... Continue Reading →
Title: Sultry Sunset Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes At a Glance: My favorite installment of the Mangrove stories so far, which the narrator perfectly brought to life – a sweet and poignant story on many levels. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Hutch Crowley is well-liked... Continue Reading →
Title: Mine Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Caleb Dickinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 8 minutes At a Glance: I love when a good narration is able to bring a story I already love to life, making me love it that much more. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Trevan Bean has a job that's going... Continue Reading →
Title: Fit to Be Tied (Marshals: Book Two) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: OMG YOU GUYS!! THIS BOOOOOOK!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Deputy US Marshals Miro Jones and Ian Doyle are now partners on and off the job: Miro’s calm professionalism provides an ideal balance to Ian’s... Continue Reading →
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