Title: Give Chase Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: If you’re looking for a quick read that’s a bit sexy, with smart and stubborn men, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Declan’s always been careful to guard his heart, but Isaac’s catching up at…
Month: March 2015
Review: Clockwork Pirate by Lyn Gala
Title: Clockwork Pirate Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 278 Pages At a Glance: As alt-history steampunk adventures go, I’d say Clockwork Pirate is a fun one. As romances go, though, I’d say this one relied too much on telling rather than showing. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex hid his unnatural attraction to…
Review: Splintered by SJD Peterson
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: An excellent psycho-thriller mystery story, with a bit of romance thrown in. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts have left many precincts understaffed…
Interview and Giveaway: Max and the Prince by RJ Scott
TNA: Hi, RJ, I’m so glad to have you back with us today at The Novel Approach. For those who may be newer to the gay romance genre and don’t know you quite as well as others of us, why don’t we start by having you tell us a bit about yourself? RJ: Hi, guys,…
Review: A Beginner's Guide to Wooing Your Mate by R. Cooper
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: It is with great caution I tell you that some of this novel worked so beautifully and some…well, some did not. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A Being(s) in Love Story Zeki Janowitz has returned…
Review: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate by R. Cooper
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: It is with great caution I tell you that some of this novel worked so beautifully and some…well, some did not. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A Being(s) in Love Story Zeki Janowitz has returned…
Review: Unspoken by Sam Singer
Title: Unspoken Author: Sam Singer Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 10 Pages At a Glance: Super short story that felt a bit forced. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kenneth and David from the best-selling stories Broken and Envy are back for another sensual glimpse into their D/s relationship. Kenneth prides himself on being the best trained sub he can for his Dom….
Review: The Family We Make by Kaje Harper
Title: The Family We Make Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 461 Pages At A Glance: I recommend this book for all of us who’ve ever struggled to feel accepted. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: At seventeen, Rick Albright left his home, his parents and even his old name, rather than pretend to be straight….
Guest Post and Giveaway: Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan
The Novel Approach welcomes Heidi Cullinan today on the Carry the Ocean blog tour. Enjoy Heidi’s guest post, then be sure to check out the ways you can win some great prizes, including a tour wide Grand Prize. You’ll find details below. And now, here’s Heidi! This Used to Be My Playground In Carry the…
Review: Prince of Faith (An Uncommon Whore: Book Three) by Belinda McBride
Title: Prince of Faith (An Uncommon Whore: Book Three) Author: Belinda McBride Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 215 Pages At a Glance: Prince of Faith is a solid story that’s fast paced and entertaining. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Held captive against his will, Markus Dayspring wakes every morning with a thirst for revenge, and collapses…
Review: A Shot of J&B by Lou Sylvre
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian…
Review: A Shot of J&B by Lou Sylvre
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian…
DSPP Presents: Genre Talk With Carole Cummings and Rick R. Reed
Hullo, all! Since Lisa has yet to bar the doors of The Novel Approach, I’m here today with DSP Publications author Rick R. Reed to talk about suspense and serial killers and anonymous hookups. But all in a good way! (…Wait, is there a good way to talk about serial killers? 0_o Eh, Rick will…
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Out of the Blue by RJ Jones
The Novel Approach welcomes author RJ Jones today on the Out of the Blue blog tour. Enjoy the excerpt and then enter for a chance to win an e-copy of the book via the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! Blurb: When everything happens Out of the Blue… Lt Cameron Cooper has been with the San…
Cover Reveal and Exclusive Excerpt – Fated: Blood and Redemption (Baal's Heart III)
Title: Fated: Blood and Redemption Series: Baal’s Heart Author: Bey Deckard Cover Artist: Bey Deckard Release Date: April 11th, 2015 Word Count: 117 000+ Pre-Order Now: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon AU Goodreads Link: Fated Blurb: With the captain’s mind in shambles, Jon and Tom set out to find the…
Cover Reveal and Exclusive Excerpt – Fated: Blood and Redemption (Baal’s Heart III)
Title: Fated: Blood and Redemption Series: Baal’s Heart Author: Bey Deckard Cover Artist: Bey Deckard Release Date: April 11th, 2015 Word Count: 117 000+ Pre-Order Now: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon AU Goodreads Link: Fated Blurb: With the captain’s mind in shambles, Jon and Tom set out to find the…
Review: Boston Boyfriends by Margie Church
Title: Boston Boyfriends Author: Margie Church Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: The writing was good, flowed well, and is easy to follow, but the main characters didn’t seem to have any chemistry. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A hot hook up at a celebrity wedding leaves Porter Campbell wanting a whole…
Review: Cronin's Key by N.R. Walker
Title: Cronin’s Key Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 265 Pages At a Glance: This is a series destined to make even the most wary paranormal readers stand up and cheer. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: NYPD Detective Alec MacAidan has always been good with weird. After all, his life has been a string of…
Review: Cronin’s Key by N.R. Walker
Title: Cronin’s Key Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 265 Pages At a Glance: This is a series destined to make even the most wary paranormal readers stand up and cheer. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: NYPD Detective Alec MacAidan has always been good with weird. After all, his life has been a string of…
Review: The Diary by R.M. Jane
Title: The Diary Author: R.M. Jane Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 161 Pages At a Glance: The Diary doesn’t sustain its early charm through to the end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: John Bridly has been enamored with Paul Duvant, son a of a rich American merchant, since the moment he laid eyes on…