Hi everyone —
You probably know that i released a new book a few days ago called DRIVEN SNOW. It’s a fairy tale romance in my Pennymaker Tales series. And despite the fact that fantasy isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, DRIVEN SNOW has been receiving fabulous reviews —
Alan at Sinfully MM Book Reviews said — 5 Stars!
“This book is a remarkably well-written gay fairy tale. As the newest installment in the Pennymaker series, Ms. Lain offers us her unique, radical reimagining of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as a gay romance with just the right quotient of tongue-in-cheek. She’s good, really good. So good that she transformed this aging curmudgeon into a born-again fan of the fairy tale.
There’s no way to describe “Driven Snow” without using the word “charming”. This book is a delight, and I keep picturing the author bent over her word processor, grinning ear-to-ear as another clever absurdity morphs from her fervent imagination into committed words on the page. This is not a “serious book”. This is not a “message” book – though all fables, at heart, are allegories, this one included. This book is intended for one thing and one thing only – to deliver pure, unmitigated reading pleasure and the talented Tara Lain succeeds beyond my wildest expectations.
If you’re looking for something fun to read, if you’re into sly cultural references and great writing, you will simply love “Driven Snow”, as I did. Don’t miss this one. It will put a smile on your face. It will make your day.”
Bec at Bike Book Reviews said — 5 Stars!
“You guys have to read this book! It isn’t all fairytales and roses, but the power is in the storytelling, and the ending makes dealing with the bad guys worth it! Thanks Tara, for a wonderful addition to a lovely series indeed!”
Susan at the Blogger Girls said — 4.5 Stars!
“I picked up this book because I am a huge fan of this author; and that’s it. The cover didn’t grab me, the blurb didn’t grab me, and I was hard pressed to see how a nerdy chess master and a college football quarterback could breathe new life into the tried and true college athlete vs nerd theme. But I was wrong. There was so much to this story, so much depth and plot and characterization that I was actually hard pressed to even put it down. And I didn’t put it down until I finished it. Overall Impression: I loved it!”
Lexxie at Unconventional Book Reviews says — 5 Stars!
“The writing in Driven Snow is spotless, and the story unfolded beautifully! Strong characters and a solid plot made reading this story a pleasure. Character-driven and with quite a bit of suspense, I was at the edge of my seat as the evil stepmother made her play to become not only the fairest in the country, but also the new master when it came to chess. Because Snow was very smart, she had her work cut out for her, especially because once Mr. Pennymaker showed up, he had more help than he should have needed.”
Thanks so much to all those who have read DRIVEN SNOW and said such wonderful things. If this book sounds like your kind of romance, check out an excerpt HERE. (It’s currently on Sale at Dreamspinner Press for 35% OFF in their Thanksgiving Sale, so it’s a great time to grab it!! Go HERE. And, of course, it’s also available at AMAZON, ARe, Kobo, B&N, and Google. You’ll find the links with the excerpt! Hope you had a great week and a wonderful Thanksgiving if you’re in the US! : )