“Nothing worthwhile is ever without complications.” ― Nora Roberts Title: It’s Complicated (Tucker Springs #7) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 196 Pages Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: After their umpteenth breakup, Brad Sweeney and Jeff Hayden are living apart and starting over from scratch. The morning after a promising first date, they’re more…
Month: May 2014
Life And Love Aren’t Easy In L.A. Witt’s “It’s Complicated” – Reviewed by Jackie
“Nothing worthwhile is ever without complications.” ― Nora Roberts Title: It’s Complicated (Tucker Springs #7) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 196 Pages Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: After their umpteenth breakup, Brad Sweeney and Jeff Hayden are living apart and starting over from scratch. The morning after a promising first date, they’re more…
Traci Recommends Mary Calmes's "But For You" – Narrated by Finn Sterling
“I cannot tell you how thankful I am for our little infinity.” ― John Green Title: But For You (A Matter of Time: Book Six) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 18 Minutes Rating: 4.25 Stars Blurb: Jory Harcourt is finally living the dream. Being married to US…
Traci Recommends Mary Calmes’s “But For You” – Narrated by Finn Sterling
“I cannot tell you how thankful I am for our little infinity.” ― John Green Title: But For You (A Matter of Time: Book Six) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 18 Minutes Rating: 4.25 Stars Blurb: Jory Harcourt is finally living the dream. Being married to US…
"This Is Not a Love Story" – This Is An Interview And Giveaway With Suki Fleet
TNA: Hi, Suki, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself? In your author bio, you say you lived an unconventional childhood. Would you care to expand upon that? Suki: Well, I always thought my childhood was normal until…
“This Is Not a Love Story” – This Is An Interview And Giveaway With Suki Fleet
TNA: Hi, Suki, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself? In your author bio, you say you lived an unconventional childhood. Would you care to expand upon that? Suki: Well, I always thought my childhood was normal until…
Food, Memories, and Love – A Guest Post and Giveaway by Rick R. Reed
It might just be me, but I believe one of the most powerful ways you can show someone you love them is through feeding them. Growing up, the maternal side of my family was Sicilian. And let me tell you, the Sicilians believe in three things: love, family, and food. You simply did not turn…
A Man Must Accept A Few Truths On The Way To Love In Renae Kaye's "Loving Jay" – Reviewed by Jackie
“The thing about denial is that it doesn’t feel like denial when it’s going on.” ― Georgina Kleege Title: Loving Jay Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: One thing Liam Turner knows for sure is that he’s not gay—after all, his father makes it very clear he’ll…
A Man Must Accept A Few Truths On The Way To Love In Renae Kaye’s “Loving Jay” – Reviewed by Jackie
“The thing about denial is that it doesn’t feel like denial when it’s going on.” ― Georgina Kleege Title: Loving Jay Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: One thing Liam Turner knows for sure is that he’s not gay—after all, his father makes it very clear he’ll…
B.G. Thomas's "Spring Affair" Is A Story Of New Beginnings – Reviewed by Lynn
“If people did not love one another, I really don’t see what use there would be in having any spring.” ― Victor Hugo Title: Spring Affair (Seasons of Love: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sloan McKenna is going through a tough time. His beloved…
B.G. Thomas’s “Spring Affair” Is A Story Of New Beginnings – Reviewed by Lynn
“If people did not love one another, I really don’t see what use there would be in having any spring.” ― Victor Hugo Title: Spring Affair (Seasons of Love: Book One) Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Sloan McKenna is going through a tough time. His beloved…
Jeremy Scott Blaustein Stops By Today To Talk Clichés And A Giveaway
“Is that a banana in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?” At some point or another, every writer is advised to avoid clichés. Why? Because we’re told they make our work sound pedantic and/or banal. I’m not so sure that I agree. I happen to find clichés quite useful, which makes…
Cara Dee Gives You A Little "Public Display of Everything", And There's A Giveaway
TNA: Hi, Cara, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself: hobbies, interests, things we might not know about you but should? Cara: Thanks for having me! I’d say my work is my biggest hobby. I can get lost…
Cara Dee Gives You A Little “Public Display of Everything”, And There’s A Giveaway
TNA: Hi, Cara, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out by having you tell us a little bit about yourself: hobbies, interests, things we might not know about you but should? Cara: Thanks for having me! I’d say my work is my biggest hobby. I can get lost…
Lisa Worrall's "Behind the Mask" Gives Two Men A Second Chance At Love
“Don’t you find that a terribly romantic idea? Love stealing in to overtake two people who’d believed they were merely friends?” ― Cecilia Grant Title: Behind the Mask Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: The Downe’s Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball has been an annual event for over a…
Lisa Worrall’s “Behind the Mask” Gives Two Men A Second Chance At Love
“Don’t you find that a terribly romantic idea? Love stealing in to overtake two people who’d believed they were merely friends?” ― Cecilia Grant Title: Behind the Mask Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: The Downe’s Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball has been an annual event for over a…
Miki St. John And Valentine's Day Mix It Up In Rhys Ford's "The Devil's Brew"
“We’re guys, we don’t do this romantic shit.” – Rhys Ford Title: The Devil’s Brew (Sinner Series: Book 2.5) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 66 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Miki St. John’s life has been turned upside down, but it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him.
Miki St. John And Valentine’s Day Mix It Up In Rhys Ford’s “The Devil’s Brew”
“We’re guys, we don’t do this romantic shit.” – Rhys Ford Title: The Devil’s Brew (Sinner Series: Book 2.5) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 66 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Miki St. John’s life has been turned upside down, but it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him.
Our HAHAT 2014 Blog Tour Concludes Today With Jaime Samms And A Giveaway
The Novel Approach would like to extend a final thank you to everyone who has followed along, commented, and participated in any way in the Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia. A very special thank you goes to B. Addler, Kade Boehme, and to Jaime Samms for allowing us to share their stories with all of…
"The Devil's Brew", Rhys Ford, GayRomLit And A Giveaway Is The Recipe For Good Times
Suspicion greeted me. It was heartfelt. Nearly palatable in its intensity. Probably because I’d just spoken to the Sinner’s Gin singer a month ago, and he more than likely hadn’t expected me to crop back up so soon. Personally, I looked upon the interview as revenge for being nibbled on by an irate mallard. A…