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PRIDE PUBLISHING – THE NEW HOME FOR THE FINEST GLBTQI FICTION LAUNCHES TODAY Pride Publishing, a new house from the Totally Entwined Group, best known for its flagship erotic romance publishing house, Totally Bound Publishing has launched today – 7th July 2015. This expansion and launch of Pride Publishing has been designed and implemented to... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome to Lobster Cove (Lobster Cove: Book One) Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Pride Publications/Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 91 Pages At a Glance: Short and at times slow, but a fairly promising start to a new series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When following your dream lands you in Lobster Cove, Maine, anything is possible. After gaining custody... Continue Reading →
Title: Life Under New Management Author: Jane Davitt Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: Not for everyone, but I could not put this book down! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Working for a perfectionist like strict, sexy-as-hell Ethan isn’t easy. Falling in love with him? No problem at all. Taking a bar job in... Continue Reading →
Title: Testing Lysander Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 191 Pages At a Glance: Testing Lysander is a solid adventure story that I enjoyed and recommend for a fun read at the pool. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Feel the fear and do it anyway. Extreme photographer Lysander Brock is accustomed to challenging places... Continue Reading →
I'm so happy to be here kicking off the GRL Blog Tour with The Novel Approach! October is going to be here before we know it. Can't wait! Thanks to Lisa for having me on, and letting me talk about a topic near and dear to my heart. My Military Guys—When News Creates Inspiration One... Continue Reading →
Title: Bonfire Heart Author: Devon Rhodes Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a fun, quick read to satisfy your romance palate, this is a great book for you. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sometimes fires burn and destroy, but from the ashes, new growth can heal and... Continue Reading →
Title: An Omega’s Heart (The Under Wolves: Book Two) Author: Amber Kell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: Short story that, for me, fell short. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When everything is lost, the only thing left to fight for is love. Conley Elnon has been abused most of his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: My Life Without Garlic Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 134 Pages At a Glance: A funny and cute take on the vampire mythos. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Some things in life just might be worth giving up garlic for. It was simple curiosity that led Augustin to the vampire dating site—he... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Belinda Burke today on her Undone blog tour. Belinda joins us to chat a bit about star crossed lovers, and you can also enter to win an e-book of your choice in Totally Bound's June blog tour contest. Be sure to click on the "Giveaway" image below to enter. Good... Continue Reading →
Title: Mastering Love (The Hampton Road Club: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 197 pages At a Glance: Fantastic fourth novel in a historical BDSM series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Evan sees a Master who could be his whole world and Ned sees a beautiful boy in need. But shattered trust... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Pet Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 134 Pages At a Glance: While filled with non-con and dub-con, this novel offers up a great sci-fi world and is the promising start of a series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant... Continue Reading →
Title: Quinn’s Gambit (AURA: Book One) Authors: Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: A fun read with an intriguing urban fantasy concept. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: An unregistered, human con wizard and a duty-bound, straightlaced elf cop. As New York explodes with dangerous creatures, their passion... Continue Reading →
Title: Snap Decision (Delarosa Secrets: Book Two) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 181 Pages At a Glance: I am just totally hooked on this crazy-exciting Delarosa series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes the only way to do your job—and discover love—is to trust your instincts. D’Marcus ‘Snap’ Jefferson is a DEA agent... Continue Reading →
Title: To Stand Close Author: Faith Ashlin Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 223 Pages At a Glance: Surprisingly deep and thought provoking. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Can love grow and survive for two men on opposite sides of the deepest of chasm—slavery? In this world one country has cut itself off, and is closed and... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Lavinia Lewis today on the Blood Ties blog tour. Lavinia's here today to chat about Positive Female Characters in M/M Romance, so enjoy her post and then be sure to enter the giveaways from both the author and Totally Bound Publishing (details below). Good luck! Positive Female Characters in M/M Romance... Continue Reading →
Title: Sporting Chance Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Even though there are some things that didn’t work for me in this novel, I’d still recommend reading it for yourself. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: Sometimes keeping hold of love is just as hard as finding it. Dan... Continue Reading →
Title: Taming the Lion (Lionhearts: Book Two) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 148 Pages At a Glance: A young, pouting lion shifter and a sexy archaeology professor. What more could you want? Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Will he sacrifice everything for the sake of his human mate? Thwarted in his efforts to... Continue Reading →
Title: Milling (Beer and Clay: Book Two) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: The continuation of a great tale. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Toby and Damon’s whirlwind romance continues, but can they find a balance between love and work? Do they even want to? Toby can scarcely believe... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Morticia Knight today, with an exclusive excerpt from her latest novel Justice Prevails. Enjoy the tease, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card and a signed paperback copy of Justice Prevails. Good... Continue Reading →
Title: Rainey’s Release (Kansas City Heat: Book Six) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: Jenna Byrnes’ writing is entertaining and keeps you wanting more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A madman targets gay drug addicts. Can the KCPD track down the latest serial killer before more blood is shed?... Continue Reading →
Title: Justice Prevails (Sin City Uniforms: Book Three) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 203 Pages At a Glance: Justice Prevails is a suspenseful, and a little scary, murder mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Never judge a sexy man by his cover. Detective Beau Williams is hardworking, dedicated and professional. He enjoys the... Continue Reading →
Title: Small Claims Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: Novella Length (22k Words) At a Glance: This novella is a quick and easy read, offering a great variety of characters. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Judge Shawn Rosen is about to take on the toughest case of his life. Small claims judge Shawn Rosen... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Faith Ashlin today on the To Stand Close blog tour. Enjoy Faith's article, then be sure to check out the giveaway details from Totally Bound Publishing below! The Best Way to Write Sex Once upon a time, a long, long while ago, I used to find it…tricky to write a... Continue Reading →
Title: Give Chase Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: If you’re looking for a quick read that’s a bit sexy, with smart and stubborn men, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Declan’s always been careful to guard his heart, but Isaac’s catching up at... Continue Reading →
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