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February 8, 2018
Chatting with Rick
Don't miss my guest post on the gifted and talented Rick R. Reed's blog about the new audio book version of the first novel in my popular Cozzi Cove series, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back, performed by the mega-talented Chase Johnson and published by NineStar Press! http://rickrreedreality.blogspot.com/...
Interview with Cal Cozzi
Check out this interview I did with Cal Cozzi, the leading character in my Cozzi Cove series, at the release of the first Cozzi Cove novel, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back, as an audio book performed by the wonderful Chase Johnson, and published by NineStar Press! Thank you Long and Short Reviews for hosting! http://www.longandshortreviews.com/gu...
Making of an Audio Book
Find out all about making the audio book of my first Cozzi Cove novel, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back, performed by Chase Johnson, published by NineStar Press. Thank you Bayou Book Junkie (Tracy C Muth) for hosting! https://bayoubookjunkie.blogspot.com/...
February 6, 2018
Chase and me
Don't miss my juicy interview with the mega-talented Chase Johnson on performing the audio book for Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back, the first novel in my popular Cozzi Cove series published by NineStar Press! Thank you The Novel Approach Reviews for hosting Chase, Cal Cozzi, and me! http://www.thenovelapproachreviews.co...
February 5, 2018
Divine 5-Star Review for Audiobook of Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back
“In the hands of Chase Johnson's narration, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back was a unique and wonderful listening experience that I highly recommend…There were many times I had to tap pause whilst listening to this story; often because I was giggle-snorting at Joe’s wit, double entendres, and absurdist humour. At other times I was moved to tears by the journey of characters I’d come to love…As the occupants arrive, and book into the bungalows, we meet a delightfully varied group of vacationers. Some are looking to make changes in their lives, some are looking for love, some for lust. There are beginnings and endings, love and loss, laughter and tears, coming over the course of the week, and no one, not even Cal, will be the same again… With the help of superb narration and voice characterization you become totally absorbed and just let the magic take you away.” Thank you Janice Birnie of DIVINE Magazine for the 5-star review of the Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back audio book, published by NineStar Press! (TBR Pile Favorite Book of the Month, Rainbow Award Honorable Mention). https://www.divinemagazine.biz/audiob...
February 2, 2018
30% off sale!
30% off at Dreamspinner Press: In My Heart (An Infatuation & A Shooting Star) paperback (Rainbow Award Honorable Mention)! https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/boo...
"The author executed his storyline with a marvelous precision that would be the envy of many authors. He draws the readers into the lives of his characters, they become real and in turn, their emotions becomes yours...If you can only afford to buy one more book this year, buy this one.” Three Books Over the Rainbow Reviews
"I really loved this book and having an ending that made me laugh and cry at the same time is testament to the brilliant writing." BooksLaidBareBoys
“Don't miss this one friends, it is a heartfelt story magical in the telling! Thanks Joe for putting your heart on the page for us to savor!” Bike Book Reviews
"The author executed his storyline with a marvelous precision that would be the envy of many authors. He draws the readers into the lives of his characters, they become real and in turn, their emotions becomes yours...If you can only afford to buy one more book this year, buy this one.” Three Books Over the Rainbow Reviews
"I really loved this book and having an ending that made me laugh and cry at the same time is testament to the brilliant writing." BooksLaidBareBoys
“Don't miss this one friends, it is a heartfelt story magical in the telling! Thanks Joe for putting your heart on the page for us to savor!” Bike Book Reviews
radio drama
Do you enjoy an audio book that's like a radio drama? Check out my post on the wonderful Brenda Whiteside's Fearless Friday blog about the making of the audio book of Porcelain Doll, the second novel in my popular Jana Lane mystery series, performed by the talented Derick Snow, and published by The Wild Rose Press! http://brendawhiteside.blogspot.com/2...
The making of an audio book
The gifted and talented Anna Butler is hosting my premiere post on the release of the audio book version of the first novel in my popular Cozzi Cove series, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back (TBR Pile Favorite Book of the Month/Rainbow Award Honorable Mention), performed by Chase Johnson, published by NineStar Press. Read all about the making of this amazing audio book! https://wp.me/p36Iiu-1iT
January 30, 2018
New Audiobook Release!
I’m really excited to report the release of the audio book of my Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back performed by super talented Chase Johnson! Hear where it all started in the TBR Pile Book of the Month/Rainbow Award Honorable Mention first novel in this popular series published by NineStar Press. Cozzi Cove is truly a place where anything can happen, nothing is what it seems, and romance is always in the sea air. Take a vacation at Cozzi Cove!
https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Co...
http://myBook.to/Cozzi_Cove_BB
“I loved this story. It carries you through the full range of emotions, from joy to sadness, from happiness to anger. The characters are beautifully written.” “I look forward to a return visit to the Cove.” TBR Pile
“Heartbreaking and heartwarming, sweet beginnings for some, sour endings for others, emotions jumping off the page as you turn eagerly to read more, welcome to Cozzi Cove. The author measured his scales to perfection in delivering the perfect balance of love, laughter and tears in this sexy, fun filled holiday romance entwined with some sadness. Summer magic waved its wand at all who visited and stayed at Cozzi Cove and I was one of those who wanted to stay.” Three Books Over the Rainbow
“poignant and full of beautiful imagery. It's one crazy mix of characters, all weird and wonderful in their own way” “It made me laugh out loud, cry and want to snuggle up with someone I loved. I couldn't have asked for more.” Divine Magazine
“In true Joe Cosentino style, this book is packed full of drama! This cast of characters will have you laughing out loud one minute before ripping your heart out the next.” Joyfully Jay
“If you like a lot of angst, some humor, love, sadness (be sure to have a couple of boxes of tissue handy), and some hot sensual man-sex, I highly, highly recommend this book. I loved all of the Joe Cosentino’s books, but I think this is my favorite to date! I am ready for book 2!” Cathy Brockman Romance & MM Good Book Reviews
“Joe Cosentino has the amazing ability to combine heartwarming, feel good moments with droll, sometimes biting humor, along with insights into the frailties and peccadillos of being human.” “Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back is the very finest in literary fiction with a romance theme, yet it’s more than just that—it’s about human connections and empathy and finding a way out of the fear and inertia faced by so many. It’s also about courage and strength, about respect and coming to terms with all that life has to offer, and it’s about letting go. I loved this book and look forward to the next in the series. This is a highly recommended read, well-deserving of Five Stars.” GGR Reviews
“Cosentino tells the stories of the guests and owners at Cozzi Cove as separate yet intertwining stories, a delivery style that’s genius. It’s a bit like watching segments unfold in soap opera fashion.” “While the story is rife with the humor and lighthearted romance I’ve come to associate with Joe Cosentino, it also addresses several serious topics associated with the gay community: homophobia, stereotyping and coming out.” 3 Chicks After Dark
“The humour is full of double entendres and tongue in cheek wit. I can't help but grin my way through his novels.” “Beneath the comings and goings and toings and froings and sex and arguments and innuendo are real issues. Coping with the death or illness or betrayal. Learning to love. Hoping. Yearning. Becoming different. Growing. Accepting.” “This author has yet to disappoint me with his stories.” “For me it’s love all the way.” Boy Meets Boy Reviews
“There were parts that were hilarious, parts that were serious, parts that were happy and parts that were sad. Regardless of the emotion that the character was portraying at that moment, I was able to feel it myself.” “an amazing book.” “I also truly loved the storyline.” Inked Rainbow Reads
“Cal (Cozzi) is clever, sweet, funny, and loyal.” “Cosentino’s writing is well done and clever.” Jo & Isa Love Books
“readers will meet a variety of characters that creates a soap opera intrigue, unlike any other novel read. This story will definitely keep readers guessing with every page. Only when readers reach the last page does everything become known. It’s addictive. Cozzi Cove is a brand new series that will keep Joe Cosentino’s readers on their toes and begging for more. I laughed, cried, and fell in love with this latest novel.” Urban Book Reviews
“I loved each character just as much as the next, each one had their own quirks and nuances. This was a great start to the series, and Jersey Shore has never looked hotter!!” Alpha Book Club
"As a whole the story shines...the story is never dull and ends satisfyingly." Elisa Rainbow, Rainbow Awards
“This book is extremely well written and all the stories are equally compelling and cleverly crafted. There are moments when, just as you think you know what’s going on, the truth emerges and turns out to be something quite different….Cal’s guests are an amusing and heart wrenching mixed bag of people, all of whom I found irresistible in their own way….So many wonderful, poignant and often funny stories are told here….It’s a real roller coaster of a ride that’s finished off perfectly as the guests spend their last day at Cozzi Cove then check out to move on with their lives.” OptimuMM Book Reviews
“Another brilliantly written book by this author. He makes you want to take your own vacation in Cozzi Cove. You could feel all the emotion and love flowing from the pages.” Books Laid Bare Boys
https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Co...
http://myBook.to/Cozzi_Cove_BB
“I loved this story. It carries you through the full range of emotions, from joy to sadness, from happiness to anger. The characters are beautifully written.” “I look forward to a return visit to the Cove.” TBR Pile
“Heartbreaking and heartwarming, sweet beginnings for some, sour endings for others, emotions jumping off the page as you turn eagerly to read more, welcome to Cozzi Cove. The author measured his scales to perfection in delivering the perfect balance of love, laughter and tears in this sexy, fun filled holiday romance entwined with some sadness. Summer magic waved its wand at all who visited and stayed at Cozzi Cove and I was one of those who wanted to stay.” Three Books Over the Rainbow
“poignant and full of beautiful imagery. It's one crazy mix of characters, all weird and wonderful in their own way” “It made me laugh out loud, cry and want to snuggle up with someone I loved. I couldn't have asked for more.” Divine Magazine
“In true Joe Cosentino style, this book is packed full of drama! This cast of characters will have you laughing out loud one minute before ripping your heart out the next.” Joyfully Jay
“If you like a lot of angst, some humor, love, sadness (be sure to have a couple of boxes of tissue handy), and some hot sensual man-sex, I highly, highly recommend this book. I loved all of the Joe Cosentino’s books, but I think this is my favorite to date! I am ready for book 2!” Cathy Brockman Romance & MM Good Book Reviews
“Joe Cosentino has the amazing ability to combine heartwarming, feel good moments with droll, sometimes biting humor, along with insights into the frailties and peccadillos of being human.” “Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back is the very finest in literary fiction with a romance theme, yet it’s more than just that—it’s about human connections and empathy and finding a way out of the fear and inertia faced by so many. It’s also about courage and strength, about respect and coming to terms with all that life has to offer, and it’s about letting go. I loved this book and look forward to the next in the series. This is a highly recommended read, well-deserving of Five Stars.” GGR Reviews
“Cosentino tells the stories of the guests and owners at Cozzi Cove as separate yet intertwining stories, a delivery style that’s genius. It’s a bit like watching segments unfold in soap opera fashion.” “While the story is rife with the humor and lighthearted romance I’ve come to associate with Joe Cosentino, it also addresses several serious topics associated with the gay community: homophobia, stereotyping and coming out.” 3 Chicks After Dark
“The humour is full of double entendres and tongue in cheek wit. I can't help but grin my way through his novels.” “Beneath the comings and goings and toings and froings and sex and arguments and innuendo are real issues. Coping with the death or illness or betrayal. Learning to love. Hoping. Yearning. Becoming different. Growing. Accepting.” “This author has yet to disappoint me with his stories.” “For me it’s love all the way.” Boy Meets Boy Reviews
“There were parts that were hilarious, parts that were serious, parts that were happy and parts that were sad. Regardless of the emotion that the character was portraying at that moment, I was able to feel it myself.” “an amazing book.” “I also truly loved the storyline.” Inked Rainbow Reads
“Cal (Cozzi) is clever, sweet, funny, and loyal.” “Cosentino’s writing is well done and clever.” Jo & Isa Love Books
“readers will meet a variety of characters that creates a soap opera intrigue, unlike any other novel read. This story will definitely keep readers guessing with every page. Only when readers reach the last page does everything become known. It’s addictive. Cozzi Cove is a brand new series that will keep Joe Cosentino’s readers on their toes and begging for more. I laughed, cried, and fell in love with this latest novel.” Urban Book Reviews
“I loved each character just as much as the next, each one had their own quirks and nuances. This was a great start to the series, and Jersey Shore has never looked hotter!!” Alpha Book Club
"As a whole the story shines...the story is never dull and ends satisfyingly." Elisa Rainbow, Rainbow Awards
“This book is extremely well written and all the stories are equally compelling and cleverly crafted. There are moments when, just as you think you know what’s going on, the truth emerges and turns out to be something quite different….Cal’s guests are an amusing and heart wrenching mixed bag of people, all of whom I found irresistible in their own way….So many wonderful, poignant and often funny stories are told here….It’s a real roller coaster of a ride that’s finished off perfectly as the guests spend their last day at Cozzi Cove then check out to move on with their lives.” OptimuMM Book Reviews
“Another brilliantly written book by this author. He makes you want to take your own vacation in Cozzi Cove. You could feel all the emotion and love flowing from the pages.” Books Laid Bare Boys
January 13, 2018
audiobook review
“The ending is a big surprise and there are lots of twists to keep you on your toes….I did like Derick Snow's voices for the characters and the dialogue….If you like lighthearted suspense, cozy mysteries, child stars grown up, actors, quirky characters, and a good clean story you will enjoy
this.” Thank you Cathy Brockman from TTC Books and More for the nice review of the audiobook version of Porcelain Doll, a Jana Lane mystery, by Joe Cosentino, performed by Derick Snow!
http://goo.gl/5A2Ebo
this.” Thank you Cathy Brockman from TTC Books and More for the nice review of the audiobook version of Porcelain Doll, a Jana Lane mystery, by Joe Cosentino, performed by Derick Snow!
http://goo.gl/5A2Ebo
