Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Heidi Cullinan on the blog tour for her newest release, Shelter the Sea, book two in the Roosevelt series. Heidi takes on the subject of depression and anxiety in the novel, and is here today to talk about the challenges of being partnered with someone who struggles. There's also... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Felice Stevens to TNA today on the audiobook tour for Rescued, book one in the Rescued Hearts series. Thanks for coming to hang with us today, Felice. Why don’t we start with the one question every author gets asked a jillion times in interviews: when did you start... Continue Reading →
Title: Save the Date Authors: Annabeth Albert and Rebecca Qualls Publisher: Self-Published Length: 128 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found this to be a really enjoyable story with a nice balance of sweetness and heat. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Randall Young has one duty as his sister’s “man of honor”: to ensure she... Continue Reading →
Title: Shelter the Sea (The Roosevelt: Book Two) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 190 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Shelter the Sea truly is an incredible story, packed with feels, and one of the most fantastic and tear-filled endings I’ve read for a while. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Some heroes wear capes. Some... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Wreckage (Metahumans Files: Book One) Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Self-Published Length: 341 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This book took me a while to read, but it was well worth the time and, at the end, something I’m very happy I experienced. Well done! Reviewed by: Tax Blurb: A Marine with... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Struck: A Gay Romance Author: Alex Pietsch Publisher: Self-Published Length: 160 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An enjoyable read, for the most part, though I found the story to be underdeveloped. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Chase is used to fighting to survive. Dante is used to fighting in the ring. When a... Continue Reading →
Title: Moments Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 292 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the end, Moments became a half-finished novel for me with too many subtexts running concurrently that never resolved. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: An actor on possession charges, hell bent on destroying his own life meets a man who quietly works to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting from Scratch (Housemates: Book Five) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary, Transgender Romance At a Glance: Starting from Scratch stands alone as a sweet, touching, and lovely new chapter in a man’s life. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Starting over isn't easy, but Ben is ready to live his life... Continue Reading →
Title: Given the Circumstances Author: Brad Vance Narrator: Brad Vance Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Narrated by the author, this is a fine book. The story is believable and is more of a read than a performance. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, regular listeners of... Continue Reading →
Title: Imagines (Imago: Book Two) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: 184 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Imagines is another gorgeous gift of a book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Imagines is the Latin plural for Imago, and the only thing better than one metamorphosis, is two. Jack Brighton and Lawson Gale have been together... Continue Reading →
Title: Rivals Author: Jeff Adams Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: J&W Books Run Time: 1 hour and 19 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a short story, or to try out the voice of a newer narrator, this is your chance to have both of those things with a great payoff in... Continue Reading →
Title: We Are Fallingwater Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 329 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: A compelling and complex love story celebrating the unconventional love of wonderfully crafted characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Trent Jackson is a single dad, doing the best he can to raise his son Oscar. He hadn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Momo: My Everything Author: Posy Robert Publisher: Self-Published Length: 95 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: An interesting opposites attract story that I enjoyed, and wished for even more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brave the spotlight for the man he loves, or stay alone in the shadows… William Harris is a reserved man, private... Continue Reading →
Title: Sawyer (Torey Hope: The Later Years: Book Two) Author: A.D. Ellis Publisher: Self-Published Length: 372 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I’d give this a thumbs up, although tilted slightly toward the middle. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sawyer Morgan has a secret. Revealing his true feelings to his family could bring... Continue Reading →
Title: No Pressure (Accidental Roots: Book Two) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: What really clicked for me about this sequel was the way Elle Keaton gives readers an in-depth look at the diversity of Buck and Joey’s personalities and upbringing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Joey James... Continue Reading →
Title: Goodnight My Angel (Angel Enterprises: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I highly recommend book one and book two in this series, and yeah, I am really looking forward to book three. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Ross has a tough decision to make. After... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitten by Design (Regent’s Park Pack: Book Two) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 245 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: In which a human learns to never say never, and it turns into a beautiful romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the last thing you want, is everything you need…. Seb... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Annabelle Jacobs to TNA today on the Bitten By Design tour, book two in the Regent's Park Pack series. We have an exclusive excerpt to share with you, as well as the chance for one lucky reader to win some great prizes, so be sure to check out the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Elle Keaton back to TNA today to celebrate the upcoming release of No Pressure, book two in the Accidental Roots series. Elle is here to chat about the book and its main character, and she's also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book,... Continue Reading →
Title: Play Dead (Glasgow Lads: Book 3.5) Author: Avery Cockburn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: As much as it was difficult to see Andrew and Colin struggle, it was also satisfying to see them triumph, and that makes Play Dead a must read for fans of this couple... Continue Reading →
Title: An Arresting Ride (Survivors Find Love: Book Two) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Self-Published Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With a gentle hand and a compassionate touch, author Lissa Kasey allows us to watch two men who have been broken and who are from very different pasts heal together and find love... Continue Reading →
Title: Exposed Author: Bey Deckard Publisher: Self-Published Length: 264 Pages Category: Contemporary, May/December, BDSM At a Glance: Bey Deckard: writing addictive dysfunction and heart-tugging erotica, one plot bunny at a time. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With middle-age looming, Greg offsets his boring day job with what truly feeds his soul: photography. The camera is an... Continue Reading →
Title: Leo Loves Aries Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 278 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you haven’t checked this one out yet, I highly recommend you do. It’s sure to have you smiling, swooning, laughing, and maybe checking your horoscope! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A new person will enter your... Continue Reading →
Title: Parasite (Vertex: Book Two) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 69k Words Category: Horror At a Glance: Far be it from me to make a corny cannibal zombie joke, but I devoured this book and loved every bloody word of it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s been one hundred and forty-five days since the... Continue Reading →
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