Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Foxling Soldati Series: Soldati Hearts: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: This author did a remarkable job of dropping us into the middle of a world and connecting us to some very relatable characters. While not an epic journey, this makes for... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Bellskis Series: Holidays with the Bellskis: Book Three Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: I love these types of stories, where the two MCs continue to grow in their relationship with each other. Highly recommended to those who love this series and want more!... 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 →
Title: Enlightened Series: Enlightenment: Book Three Author: Joanna Chambers Narrator: Hamish McKinlay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 24 minutes Category: Historical At a Glance: Hamish McKinlay returns for the final book in the series, and his performance is not to be missed. This is a masterful telling of a story fraught with excitement,... Continue Reading →
Title: Slip Series: Recovery: Book Two Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I saw Slip as a grand undertaking, and I found it interesting how the author plays on the word slip; it has several different meanings in this erotic love story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Love... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha's Law Series: Mountain Wolves: Book One Authors: Sara York and H.L. Holston Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 208 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Ultimately, Alpha’s Law is a book that deals mostly wonderfully with a tough topic that sadly falls into the category of a bit bland. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Max... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Series: Enhanced: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I honestly cannot imagine this novel narrated by anyone other than Nick J. Russo. With just the right easygoing cadence and marvelous variety of voices,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost of a Chance Series: Requiem Inc.: Book One Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Out of the Dreamspun Beyond stories I have read thus far, this one has been my favorite, and I love that you’re always guaranteed a HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Joanna Chambers joining us today as she tours the internet to celebrate the release of her newest addition the Riptide's Porthkennack collection, Tribute Act. Joanna is talking tropes with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Joanna! Hi,... Continue Reading →
Title: That Rat, Carter Janson Series: States of Love Author: Amy Spector Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, That Rat, Carter Janson was a fun read, if a bit predictable, and was absolutely an enjoyable way to spend an evening. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Every man has... Continue Reading →
Title: Romantic Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Four Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 118 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is definitely a great HEA, with drama, fun and some well-meaning family moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Andreas Ruffner is no fool—he’s found a man who loves him,... Continue Reading →
Title: Cole and His Dog Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 194 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, the story had promise but fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kicked out of his home at eighteen, Cole ends up at The Haven, a drop-in spot for homeless teens, run by Adam... Continue Reading →
Welcome to authors L.A. Witt and Cari Z. as they tour the web to celebrate their latest release in the Bad Behavior series, Romantic Behavior. L.A. is here to talk travel with us (and maybe a little karmic character justice?), and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check those details out below. Enjoy... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Amy Spector to TNA today on the tour for her new release from Dreamspinner Press, That Rat, Carter Janson, a new addition to the States of Love collection. Along with her guest post, she's also sharing a teaser from the book with us, and there's a giveaway, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Absence of Light Author: Adrienne Wilder Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 261 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Absence of Light is a carefully balanced story which exudes compassion and love, wrapped up in a compelling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For... Continue Reading →
Title: Agent Bayne (PsyCop: Book Nine) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 279 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The true testament of the adroit storytelling here is Jordan Castillo Price’s disappearance into her narrator. Victor Bayne may not be great at the communication, but he tells one helluva story. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Victoria Sue dropping in today with an exclusive excerpt from the newest book in her Enhanced World series, Beneath This Mask, with us. Enjoy! About the Book Gael Peterson has spent years hiding behind the enhanced abilities he wears like a mask, even though he is an important, confident... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author Kim Fielding's The Little Library, coming in March from Riptide Publishing About the Book Author: Kim Fielding Release Date: Mar 26, 2018 Page Count: ~290 Category: Contemporary Romance Type: Standalone Cover By: L.C. Chase Blurb: Elliott Thompson was once a historian with a promising academic future, but his involvement in a scandal... Continue Reading →
Title: Matchstick Men (A Hunter Dane Investigation: Book One) Author: Adira August Publisher: RedDeer Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I love these books and this series. Great character driven novels that are well written and contain a depth of story are hard to come by, but these books fit that... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweeter Than Honey Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 50 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sadly, this story didn’t work for me, with an ending which seemed to come out of nowhere. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bradley Kim is just trying to make the time without his boyfriend Lance go by... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleu Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Seven) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful addition to the Balls to the Walls series, and I really hope we see more of the amazing Howard, who helped Robin realise that he could let go of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Tribute Act (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 215 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tribute Act is equal parts sweet and angsty, with complex family dynamics which add realism and layers to Nathan and Mack's irresistible and undeniable chemistry. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nathan Bridges hadn’t intended to settle... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 4 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo brought the story and the characters to life in an awesomely entertaining way. I found myself smiling until my cheeks hurt, and laughing out loud in my car... Continue Reading →
Title: On Solid Ground Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 145 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On Solid Ground is a fine story with some pretty intense moments but no real emotional payout, relationship-wise. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Chance Crawford and Kit Gibbons are on the cusp of an epic office romance. After... Continue Reading →
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