Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fair Isn't Life Series: States of Love: Minnesota Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fair Isn’t Life is a sweetly awkward and enjoyable NA story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Luke Lafontaine survived the past year by not thinking about the father he lost, the dairy farm... Continue Reading →
Title: Gateway to Love Series: States of Love: Missouri Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me overall. Craig and Mitch were likeable and had pretty good chemistry, but the characters could have been fleshed out a bit more, and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Raising the Bar Series: States of Love Author: Leigh Dillon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a novella (sometimes novella length is so perfect, right?) that’s both interesting and unique, and has a sexy, mouthy horse whisperer, and a slightly buttoned up ex-professor turned reluctant... Continue Reading →
Title: Jupiter Series: States of Love Author: Rhett Heath Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 69 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I love this first love, first romance, coming-of-age type book. And, the guys really were adorable. I just wish there had been more to the story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For fourteen-year-old Jacob Thomas, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Mystic Man Series: States of Love Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, Mystic Man was a nice story. To me it was a bit flowery, perhaps, and the conflict toward the end felt a bit forced, but I can see a certain demographic... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Leigh Dillon's Raising the Bar, a new States of Love story from Dreamspinner Press! About the Book Title: Raising the Bar Author: Leigh Dillon Release Date: September 7, 2018 Category: Contemporary, States of Love (Virginia) Pages: 91 (ebook) Blurb: Destin Bellingham has inherited a problem. Thanks to his... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Desert Series: States of Love Author: Elliot Joyce Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: There were a few little things I wish I could have seen, but, overall, I thoroughly enjoyed In the Desert. There was a definite charm to the story. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Sarah Black, who's here today to celebrate the release of her new novella, War Paint, the latest addition to Dreamspinner Press's States of Love house line! Georgia Guitars and Southern Rock Does Georgia have a bit more musical soul than the rest of the country? Maybe Detroit or New Orleans can claim... Continue Reading →
Title: War Paint Series: States of Love: Book 39 Author: Sarah Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bottom line? War Paint was a quick, angst-free, fun read, and I adored it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: There’s an art to love. Mural artist Ben has come from Tel Aviv to... Continue Reading →
Title: Going Off Grid Series: States of Love Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 78 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I thought this was a cute read. I enjoyed it while I was in the moment, but it lacked that oomph I was hoping for that would make it stand out. Reviewed... 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 →
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: Hearts and Hazelnuts Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 103 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Check this one out, guys! Cool Oregon landmarks and really lovely scenery, a nice low-angst romance, and a great, swoony epilogue. It made my heart happy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Mechanic Jordan Hart is down on... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kris T. Bethke today on the tour for her new release in Dreamspinner Press's house line States of Love, Hearts and Hazelnuts. She's giving us a little insight into the setting of the book, and is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an eCopy, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Linear Park (States of Love) Author: Ken Harrison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m sure there will be some folks whose opinion may differ, but I would pass on this one, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sean and Nick’s life together was a fairy tale: childhood friends who... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author A.R. Barley, who's sharing an exclusive excerpt with us today to celebrate the release of her new addition to Dreamspinner Press's States of Love line, The Shore Thing! About the Book Sunburned Delaware native Dale Seward spends his summers wrangling lifeguards and cracking crabs. His winters are a whole lot colder. Nico... Continue Reading →
Title: Coasting (States of Love) Author: Yvonne Trent Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was very, very sweet, maybe at times a liiiiiittle too sweet, but if that’s what you’re in the mood for, it’s well written, the guys are lovely, and the locale is fun and vibrant.... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend adding this one to your list. Gale’s writing is, as always, funny, engaging, and so easygoing and enjoyable. Coupled with Kirt Graves’ fabulous narration, it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride Along (A States of Love Story) Author: Meghan Maslow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 122 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I dug this one for sure! A quick, enjoyable read that I would absolutely recommend. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Drew Nolan is a loud-and-proud mystery writer with a brutal case of writer’s block. He... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author L.A. Merrill to TNA today to celebrate the release of her new States of Love novella, Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch. Welcome, L.A.! Character Profile: Jen Walsh Sometimes my favorite character in a story—whether it’s one I’ve written or one I’m reading—isn’t the main character. I love secondary characters.... Continue Reading →
Title: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A States of Love Story) Author: L.A. Merrill Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 74 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading L.A. Merrill, and I found this story to be entertaining and fun. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: David Marks is looking for the perfect place... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author C.J. Anthony to TNA today on the virtual tour for her newest release, Runaway Rock Star, a novella in Dreamspinner Press's States of Love collection. C.J. has written such a fun piece to share with us today, and there's also a great giveaway, so be sure to check out... 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 →
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 →
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