Title: Blackthorn Author: Simon Hawk Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: While I hesitate to recommend this book to romance fans, I’ll gladly do so to fans of erotic gay fiction. Reviewed By: Rena Blurb: Rian Blackthorn’s Gypsy and Elven heritage have earned him the title Master of the Hall…
Month: March 2015
Review: IM by Rick R. Reed
Title: IM Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: IM is action packed, horrifying in its detail, and full of the most delicious twists and turns that will make your skin crawl and your heart race. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The Internet is the new meat market for…
Review: Palace Dog by R.E. Nelson
Title: Palace Dog Author: R.E. Nelson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A moving and romantic story that brings to life, in an atypical way, a time and place that many would rather forget. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In April 1975, as the government in Saigon is falling, Michael Andrews prepares…
Review: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run…The Final) by Abigail Roux
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,…
Review: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run…The Final) by Abigail Roux
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,…
A Cut Scene and a Giveaway: The Cut & Run Farewell Tour With Abigail Roux
Hello and thank you for joining me as I bid a fond farewell to Ty and Zane on the Crash & Burn virtual tour! For the next five days, join me on my virtual stops to help me say goodbye to the Cut & Run series with cut scenes, playlists, behind the scenes looks at…
A Cut Scene and a Giveaway: The Cut & Run Farewell Tour With Abigail Roux
Hello and thank you for joining me as I bid a fond farewell to Ty and Zane on the Crash & Burn virtual tour! For the next five days, join me on my virtual stops to help me say goodbye to the Cut & Run series with cut scenes, playlists, behind the scenes looks at…
Review: Eastern Cowboy by Andrew Grey
Title: Eastern Cowboy Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey has created another wonderful story in Eastern Cowboy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Brighton McKenzie inherited one of the last pieces of farmland in suburban Baltimore. It has been in his family since Maryland was a colony, though…
Review: Light From the Dark by Mercy Celeste
Title: Light From the Dark Author: Mercy Celeste Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 301 Pages At a Glance: I love Mercy Celeste and this is a great read. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: After a year of picking up the pieces of his shattered life, former US Marshal Micah Beasley takes a job as bodyguard for a…
Review: Signs by Anna Martin
Title: Signs Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I continue to be a big fan of Anna Martin – an absolutely fantastic storyteller. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After spending most of his life in special schools, Caleb Stone now faces public high school in his senior year, a…
Another Welcome To Two New Team TNA Members!
Hi, everyone! I just want to take a minute to welcome another two reviewers to The Novel Approach team. The review business is not only a time consuming one but is a cyclical thing as well, and as such, I’ve got a few folks who’ve gone on hiatus recently–Tina, Taz, Lynn and Rena–although, both Lynn…
Q&A and Giveaway: To Touch the Sky by M.A. Church
The Novel Approach welcomes author M.A. Church today on the To Touch the Sky blog tour. Enjoy our little question and answer session, and then be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for the chance to win an e-copy of both books in the series. Good luck! Q: M.A., what is it you find most…
Q&A and Giveaway: To Touch the Sky by M.A. Church
The Novel Approach welcomes author M.A. Church today on the To Touch the Sky blog tour. Enjoy our little question and answer session, and then be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for the chance to win an e-copy of both books in the series. Good luck! Q: M.A., what is it you find most…
Review: The Protector by Cooper West
Title: The Protector Author: Cooper West Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved it! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Guardsmen are always matched in a bonded pair. The Protector can shift into a weredog, and the human partner is his Handler. They are incredibly rare and highly valued, but people…
Review: He's Just Knot That Into You by Nico Jaye
Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: The story was cute and I loved the characters, but there just seemed to be so much that wasn’t explained or that didn’t seem to fit in. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Tanner moves to…
Review: He’s Just Knot That Into You by Nico Jaye
Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: The story was cute and I loved the characters, but there just seemed to be so much that wasn’t explained or that didn’t seem to fit in. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Tanner moves to…
A Welcome To New Reviewers And A Sneak Peek At The Coming Week
Cheers, everyone, and thanks for dropping by to see what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! First, though, I’m so thrilled to introduce two new reviewers to the TNA team: one comes to us brand new to the reviewing biz, the other is a long time veteran reviewer in the M/M…
Review: Everything Changes by Melanie Hansen
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Melanie Hansen has done a great job with this book. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire? Former Marine and lower-leg amputee Carey Everett keeps a grueling schedule of counseling fellow war veterans and their families….
Review: Lucky Man by Garrett Leigh
Title: Lucky Man (A Heated Beat Story) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 132 Pages At a Glance: Garrett Leigh’s Heated Beat series is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A Heated Beat Story As a diehard music fan, a dirty, smoky gig is Vice Squad Detective Danny Jones’s idea of…
Review: Nothing Like Paris by Amy Jo Cousins
Title: Nothing Like Paris (Bend or Break: Book Two) Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 249 Pages At a Glance: One of the strengths of this author is her character development skills; the guys are real, I could relate to them, and I loved joining them in this story. Reviewed By: Janet…