Posts Tagged With: Dreamspinner Press

Book Review: A Swants Soiree by E.J. Russell

Posted on December 20, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: A Swants Soiree
Author: E.J. Russell
Series: 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays
Heroes: Brent & Jonathan
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 50 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Introverted software engineer Brent Levine struggles with the life part of work-life balance, but to hold on to his new job, he’ll have to embrace his employer’s dreaded “staff enrichment” events. This year’s annual ugly holiday sweater party will strain his ambition to remain inconspicuous: everyone has to wear sweaters converted into pants—aka “swants.”

Brent’s an ace at coding, but when it comes to handcrafts, he’s definitely at the far left end of the bell curve. Luckily he encounters seriously cute theater costumer Jonathan at the Goodwill Outlet. Jonathan offers Brent both an acceptably ugly sweater and his expertise in swants conversion. Attraction sparks on Brent’s side, but can Jonathan be interested in a guy like him?

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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: A Swants Soiree, Contemporary, Costume Designer, cute, Dreamspinner Press, E.J. Russell, MM, Series - 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays, Series – Advent Calendar, Short Story, Software Engineer, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: A Holiday Homecoming by Liv Rancourt

Posted on December 19, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: A Holiday Homecoming
Author: Liv Rancourt
Series: 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays
Heroes: Jon & Bo
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 62 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Ten years ago Jon’s passion for the piano took him across the country to New York, where a demanding concert career consumed his life and left him no time to look back. His father’s stroke is the only thing that brings him home to Seattle. The sickroom makes for a dreary holiday until Jon runs into Bo, whose inner light can make anything sparkle.

Bo loves the holidays: the food, the crafts, the glitter! A fling with an old school friend—who grew up to be his celebrity crush—makes a good thing better. The season turns sour, though, when Jon is offered a gig he can’t refuse. He wants Bo to share the moment, but Bo doesn’t fly. Anywhere. Ever. Is this goodbye, or will a handmade ornament bring Jon home to Bo? Continue reading →

Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: A Holiday Homecoming, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Liv Rancourt, M/M, MM, Musician, School Crush, Series - 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays, Series – Advent Calendar, Short Story, Teacher, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Downward Facing Dreamboat by Bru Baker

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Downward Facing Dreamboat
Author: Bru Baker
Heroes: Kincaid & Owen
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 65 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 13, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Love is trying to catch up to two lonely men. Can they stop long enough to let it?

Running defines Kincaid’s life. It’s not until he loses it that he realizes how isolated he’s become. But even if an injury hadn’t forced him to slow down, the hottie in the yoga studio would have given him pause. In fact, admiring the man each morning is the only thing keeping the spring in his step when it feels like he’s lost everything.

Owen’s busy life as a yoga instructor doesn’t leave him much time to meet guys, let alone date. He’s convinced his passion for helping people is worth the sacrifice, but he’s willing to spare a few moments for the cutie who walks past the studio every morning.

When their lives intersect and romance is set in motion, they stumble off the starting block. But no matter the obstacles in their path, this race won’t be over until they reach the finish… together.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2019 | Tags: Bru Baker, Contemporary, cute, Downward Facing Dreamboat, Dreamspinner Press, injury/recovery, M/M, Physical Therapist, sweet, The Blogger Girls, yearning, Yoga, Yoga Instructor | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Fairy Shop by Tara Lain

Posted on December 12, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: The Fairy Shop
Author: Tara Lain
Series: 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays
Heroes: Nate & Asher
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 64 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press and Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: When Nate Hawthorne meets Asher Dane, the huge, tattooed hunk is the personification of Nate’s dreams. But Nate knows there’s no future, because Asher is also the personification of his beloved five-year-old daughter Delly’s nightmares. She’s frightened of big men. Things turn around for both of them, however, when Delly goes Christmas shopping at the Fairy Shop and begins her quest for a wand that will make her brave. Neither of them guesses that the Fairy Shop will be the source of far more than Delly’s courage. On Christmas Eve, under the influence of a very unusual fairy, Nate’s life will change forever.
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Categories: 2 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, M/M, MM, Novella, Series - 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays, Series – Advent Calendar, Single Dad, Tara Lain, The Blogger Girls, The Fairy Shop | Leave a comment

Book Review: Get Lit by Kim Fielding

Posted on December 11, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: Get Lit
Author: Kim Fielding
Series: 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays
Heroes: Uri & Oscar
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 33 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Uri Kessler is a bit of a klutz. Recently divorced from a guy he married too quickly and yearning to have a holiday that feels special, he decides to make Hanukkah candles. The results are literally a blazing disaster. But Uri’s mishap helps him get to know Oscar Cortez, his sexy new neighbor, and the two men instantly hit it off. While Uri finds himself drawn to Oscar, he’s also afraid to make a mess of their budding relationship. It’ll take a small miracle to make things work between them.
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Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Get Lit, Hanukkah, Holiday Romance, Kim Fielding, M/M, neighbors, Series - 2019 Advent Calendar | Homemade for the Holidays, Short Story, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Hole-Hearted by Sam Burns

Posted on December 7, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: Hole-Hearted
Author: Sam Burns
Series: Homemade for the Holidays
Heroes: Luce & Darren
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 20 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 1, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: Pediatrician Luce Wright’s bad breakup gets worse when his drunk ex drives a car through his house a week before Christmas. His whole family is coming over in just a few days, and he can’t have a hole with a tarp over it in the middle of his dining room.

Fortunately his neighbor’s son is moving back into town, and he owns a construction company. Can Luce and his homemade cookies persuade Darren to mend the hole in the house… and maybe the one in Luce’s heart too? Continue reading →

Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: constructor, Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Hole-Hearted, M/M, MM, Pediatrician, Sam Burns, Series - Homemade for the Holidays, Series – Advent Calendar, Short Story, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Santa’s Last Gift by Sandine Tomas

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Nikyta

Reviewed by Nikyta

Title: Santa’s Last Gift
Author: Sandine Tomas
Series: Dreamspun Desires # 95
Heroes: Seb & Matty
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 231 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 3, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: The greatest gift might be what they already have.

After years away building his career, event planner Sebastian Chesnut returns to his small hometown of Fir Falls to reconnect with his mother, sister, and young nieces before his job takes him to London.

He doesn’t expect to find his high school boyfriend, Matty, has become a virtual member of Seb’s family. Back then, Matty only offered a casual relationship, but Seb fell hard, and history is soon repeating itself. Seb’s afraid to hope for a second chance, no matter how much they’ve grown and despite the family they share. Instead, he focuses on creating a last perfect holiday, which won’t be easy with his sister’s ex planning to take the girls over Christmas.

Seb and Matty might not know what to do about their feelings for each other, but one thing’s for sure—it won’t be Christmas without the kids. Can these star-crossed lovers pull off a holiday miracle? Continue reading →

Categories: 4 Star Ratings, Book Review, LGBT, Nikyta's Reviews, Published in 2019 | Tags: artists, assholes, Christmas, Contemporary, cute, deception, Dreamspinner Press, Dreamspun Desires, ex-lovers, Friends to Lovers, Holidays, kids, M/M, Sandine Tomas, Santa's Last Gift, second changes, sweet, The Blogger Girls, vacation, yearning | Leave a comment

Release Blitz: Santa’s Last Gift by Sandine Tomas + Giveaway!

Posted on December 5, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Santa’s Last Gift by Sandine Tomas

The greatest gift might be what they already have.

Available at: Amazon

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Categories: Book Promo, Giveaways, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: Dreamspinner Press, Sandine Tomas, Santa's Last Gift, Series - Dreamspun Desires, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Fall Through Spring by Amy Lane

Posted on December 3, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Sadonna

Title: Fall Through Spring
Author: Amy Lane
Series: Winter Ball #3
Heroes: Dane Hayes and Clay Carpenter
Genre: M/M Contemporary Romance
Length: 225 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: December 3, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: As far as Clay Carpenter is concerned, his abusive relationship with food is the best thing he’s got going. When a good friend starts kicking his ass into gear, Clay is forced to reexamine everything he learned about food and love—and that’s right when he meets troubled graduate student, Dane Hayes.

Dane Hayes doesn’t do the whole monogamy thing, but the minute he meets Clay Carpenter, he’s doing the friend thing in spades. The snarky, scruffy bastard not only gets Dane’s wacky sense of humor, he also accepts the things Dane can’t control—like the bipolar disorder Dane has been trying to manage for the past six years.

Dane is hoping for more than friendship, and Clay is looking at him with longing that isn’t platonic. They’re both positive they’re bad at relationships, but with the help of forbidden desserts and new medication regimens, they prove outstanding at being with each other. But can they turn their friendship into the love neither of them has dared to hope for? Continue reading →

Categories: 4.5 Star Ratings, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: Amy Lane, bi-character, Coming Out, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Dreamspinner, Dreamspinner Press, F/M/M, Hurt/Comfort, M/M, M/M Romance, Mental Health, romance, series, The Blogger Girls | Leave a comment

Book Review: Waves of Winter by L.C. Chase

Posted on November 22, 2019 by thebloggergirls

Reviewed by Ami

Title: Waves of Winter
Author: L.C. Chase
Series: World of Love
Heroes: Jax & Kellan
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Length: 92 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Available at: Dreamspinner Press & Amazon
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb: The west coast of Vancouver Island is one of the few places to boast world-class winter surfing, and Vancouverite Kellan Tremblay hits the waves as often as possible. On the ferry crossing to the island, he meets Australian Jax Colston. Jax is there for some snowboarding. He’s intrigued to discover that not only is winter surfing a thing, but you can surf and ski in the same day. Sensing a kindred spirit, Kellan offers to play tour guide and gives Jax a place to stay in his spare room.

The two men bond over all things surf and snow, and it isn’t long before their passion for life lands them in bed together. Neither wants the week of cold days and hot nights to end, but Jax has to go home soon. Still, Jax doubts he’ll stay away for long. The draw of fresh powder, the long hot nights and the thrill of just being with Kellan will keep him coming back for a long time….

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Categories: 3 Star Ratings, Ami's Reviews, Book Review, Guest Reviewer, LGBT, Published in 2019 | Tags: Contemporary, Dreamspinner Press, Holiday Romance, L.C. Chase, M/M, Series - World of Love, Short Story, Surfing, The Blogger Girls, Waves of Winter, winter | Leave a comment

Posts Tagged With: Dreamspinner Press

Book Review: A Swants Soiree by E.J. Russell

Book Review: A Holiday Homecoming by Liv Rancourt

Book Review: Downward Facing Dreamboat by Bru Baker

Book Review: The Fairy Shop by Tara Lain

Book Review: Get Lit by Kim Fielding

Book Review: Hole-Hearted by Sam Burns

Book Review: Santa’s Last Gift by Sandine Tomas

Book Review: Fall Through Spring by Amy Lane

Book Review: Waves of Winter by L.C. Chase

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