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Title: A Gift of Family Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: I think A Gift of Family was exactly what it was supposed to be—a sugary little holiday romance to warm the readers’ hearts. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Scott Burke has always desired a big... Continue Reading →
Title: Desperately Seeking Santa Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Desperately Seeking Santa is just pure fun and a really wonderful addition to the current slate of m/m holiday fare. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Journalism student Gabe Martin gets his first professional assignment—to write about... Continue Reading →
Title: The Puzzle Box Author: CC Bridges Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 31 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: The Puzzle Box is a perfect short holiday story that reminded me of the Christmas carol 'I’ll be Home for Christmas'. The pacing is well done, the emotions are well telegraphed, and the characters are... Continue Reading →
Title: All Creatures Great and Small Author: Kasper Quill Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: All Creatures Great and Small is a sweet Christmas story that just makes you go 'aww'. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Growing up an orphan meant Charlie never celebrated Christmas. He’s committed to making... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Layla Reyne and the Relay teaser blog tour, her brand new release coming in January from Riptide Publishing, and book one in the Changing Lanes series! About the Book Title: Relay Series: Changing Lanes #1 Publisher: Riptide Publishing Release Date (Print & Ebook): January 8th, 2018 Length (Print & Ebook): ~ 63,000 words... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Carrie's Best Books of 2017 picks and giveaway! She's got some great titles and authors on her list, so check them out and then enter for the chance to win two eBooks from the list. And now, in no particular order, here they are: Sight Unseen by Susan MacNicol - Susan Mac Nicol... Continue Reading →
Title: Wreck the Halls Author: Jessica Payseur Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a short holiday novella with a HEA(?) that tries to be a love/hate, push/pull kind of storyline. Unfortunately, it just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Business has been good... Continue Reading →
Title: Hope Is the Thing with Feathers Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: While Samuel and Raymond may be advanced in years, their romance is young at heart. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is one holiday story I highly recommend. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Blood (Metahuman Files: Book Four) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 373 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Another amazing book by an author who is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I look forward to the next book in this awesome series. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Running out of time.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author L.A. Witt and the New Hand blog tour, the 23rd and final book in Riptide Publishing's Bluewater Bay collection. She's talking focus today, and there's also a giveaway at the end, so be sure to check out the entry details for a chance at a $10 Riptide store credit and a couple... Continue Reading →
Title: Sanctuary Author: Ann-Katrin Byrde Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 274 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mpreg At a Glance: Ann-Katrin Byrne delivers, once again, a fabulous novel with wonderful characters and another interesting look into the world in which Mercy Hills is part of. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: “Omegas for alphas and betas for betas…” Ori... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Leta Blake and the virtual tour for the latest episode in the Wake Up Married series, Will & Patrick's Endless Honeymoon! Leta's answered a few questions for her stop today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Thank you to Lisa and everyone at The Novel... Continue Reading →
Title: Ballerina Dad Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ballerina Dad is fifty-two pages of sweet Christmas-romance goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attending his daughter’s holiday dance recital should be easy for pro hockey player Patrick Barnes. Showing up in a tutu, however, wasn’t exactly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
Title: Chilling with Max (Love Off Leash: Book Three) Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bonnie Dee takes us on a journey of self-discovery, almost, with these two men who, when encountering their polar opposite, manage to turn the mirror inward and then meet the other man halfway.... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author Riley Hart and the tour for her newest release, Jared’s Fulfillment. Riley, let’s get started with an easy one: if you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who would you choose and why? Riley: I would absolutely choose Jared—hands down. I would really love... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Pat Henshaw and the Foothills Pride Stories blog tour to TNA today. Pat has put together a quick Q&A to share with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Welcome, Pat! The Q&A Q: What book world... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: An Open Window Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 21 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This Christmas short is just pure magic. Tender and emotional, An Open Window has earned a place at the top of my Christmas list! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men. One Christmas Eve that... Continue Reading →
Title: Out for the Holidays (An Out Novella) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Out for the Holidays is great for fans of the series, especially since we see so many of the other couples. The way the book ended was a solid HEA and a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Timely Gift Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a sweet, incredibly romantic short with just the right amount of “magic”. It’s a feel-good story with no angst, and is all about falling in love. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author LM Somerton and the Warlocks Series blog tour the TNA today. Thanks so much for dropping by, LM! Let’s start with having you tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from and what do you write? LM: I was born in Bath, Somerset and if... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Mary Calmes joining us today to celebrate the imminent release of her latest book from Dreamspinner Press, Kairos. She's giving us a little insight into the meaning of the title, offering up a little tease from the book, and there's also a fantastic giveaway up for grabs, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
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