Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Setting the Hook Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Grey is an excellent writer and puts his characters in plausible situations. These characterizations draw you in, and the men in his books become real people Grey just happens to be telling a story about. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Every Breath You Take Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Despite the issues, I think Winter is talented and am look forward to seeing what he can come up with in the future. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Zachary Hall leaves Utah for a job in... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author DJ Jamison to TNA today on the virtual tour for her latest release, Urgent Care, book three in the Hearts & Health series. DJ's brought along an exclusive excerpt to share, as well as the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out the... Continue Reading →
Title: His Brother's Beta (Pack Rules: Book One) Authors: Caitlin Ricci & A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: All in all, a lovely bit of writing. Perfect for a mid-day weekend treat. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After twenty years of being away, Harlow has come back to... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts in Ireland (A World of Love Story) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a well written, nicely paced HEA story that I would recommend, and is a great addition to the World of Love universe. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When the future is... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jaime Reese today on the promo tour for her latest release in the Men of Halfway House Series, A Worthy Man. Welcome, Jaime! The Parallels of Having Two Creative Outlets ~ Cover Art and Writing I want to start by saying "thank you" to Lisa and The Novel Approach... Continue Reading →
Title: Runaway Rock Star (A States of Love Novella) Author: C.J. Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another enjoyable read from the States of Love series. I was glad I jumped on for the little Ohio road trip! I think you guys will like it, too. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Layla Reyne today, on the virtual tour for Cask Strength, book two in the Agents Irish and Whiskey series. Layla's sharing how she came up with the nicknames Irish and Whiskey, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Layla! How... Continue Reading →
Title: Kissing Lessons (A Before… and After Story Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, for me, this was a cute little read but not something that I would tell folks to race out and get. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A kiss is just a kiss. It... Continue Reading →
Title: Muscling Through Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot speak highly enough of Muscling Through. This is a love story that pierces the heart and is guaranteed to stay with the reader long after the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cambridge academic Larry Morton... Continue Reading →
Title: Recovery (Reawakening: Book Three) Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 370 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The world building in these novels is gorgeous and detailed, without ever becoming cumbersome, and the romantic elements are pure and forthright yet complex as well. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Resistance, exile, plague. Raif has... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Alexa Milne to TNA today on the virtual tour for her newest novel, My Highland Cowboy. Alexa's here to talk plot bunnies and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Alexa! Those Plotting Bunnies I’m often asked where I get... Continue Reading →
Title: Relationship Status (Ethan & Wyatt) Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: A big kudos to Mitchell for keeping these guys consistent despite such gaps between books. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Life doesn't come with a syllabus. Ethan knows firsthand that long distance is hard... Continue Reading →
Title: Happily Ever After Isn't Easy Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found that it was more of a slow-paced evolution as opposed to a roller-coaster of action. If that’s the kind of book you like to read, then you would definitely enjoy this book.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Avylinn Winter today on the tour for her latest release, Toxic, book two in the Treacherous Chemistry series. She's with us to address a serious subject explored in the book, and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Avylinn! Young... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to kick off our week with author Christine d'Abo and the Faking It blog tour. Christine is here to talk reality television and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check to check out those details below. Welcome, Christine! Hello my name is Christine d’Abo and I’m an erotic... Continue Reading →
Title: My Best Man Author: Linn Edwards Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though this is a cute story, it didn’t hold my attention, and I didn’t become invested in the characters or their relationship. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: After a painful outing experience that was a defining... Continue Reading →
I’ve been asked to hop in and do a guest post this month—hopefully I can fill Rodd’s writing shoes…or at least look like a little kid walking around in them :) Writing is one of those things that for some people is a hobby and others a passion. I’m one of the latter. Writing since... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jeff Adams today on the tour for his latest release, Somewhere on Mackinac, a new novella in the States of Love series from Dreamspinner Press. Enjoy Jeff's guest post and the teaser he's sharing with us, and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth is Even Stranger (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Nineteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 111 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: While following the formula, this installment is a level above the usual, starring compelling main characters with more than interesting backstories—and there are more Gargoyles on the way! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Finder Author: J.E. Lorin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 284 Pages Category: Speculative Fiction At a Glance: August Goodson has enough charm and personality and vulnerability to carry the story; add to that the mystery and romance, and it all comes together for some truly entertaining reading. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At the age of... Continue Reading →
Writers’ Muses Are Like Unicorns: They Don’t Exist “I finished my new novel,” I tell a friend. “I guess your muse spoke to you,” she might tell me, if she hasn’t yet heard my rant on the subject. In the popular conception, writers are blessed, or chosen, and have these fabled inspirational creatures speak in... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere on Mackinac (States of Love) Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I did enjoy the book, but almost equally for the gorgeous setting as for the story. I actually wish the book had been a bit longer. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: How far would you... Continue Reading →
Title: Risky Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book One) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense/Thiller At a Glance: Andreas and Darren are two opposite characters, but I liked their chemistry and how they interacted with each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s day one of Darren Corliss’s career as... Continue Reading →
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