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Title: Combine (A Hammer Novel) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 169 Pages At a Glance: Combine is a fitting addition to the Hammer series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Dom and sub couples Peter and Devon, and Max and Swan, are joining their lives together. After a week at The Briar Rose, they... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Lane Hayes to The Novel Approach on the tour for her newest novel, A Kind of Truth. Enjoy Lane's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $20 Gift Card from the e-tailer of the winner’s choice,... Continue Reading →
Title: Best Kept Lies (Shadow Play: Book One) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 102 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed the drama that Ms. Maeve created, and I’m looking forward to the next Shadow Play book. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: What becomes of the Russian spy who lands himself in the crosshairs of... Continue Reading →
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 59 minutes At a Glance: What complements a Mary Calmes book? A Sean Crisden narration! WOW WOW WOW. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and... Continue Reading →
Title: The World as He Sees It (Perspectives: Book Two) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: This is a strong follow up to The Truth as He Knows It. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Love knows no limits…but fear could keep them from seeing it. Gabe lives a double... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Too Early: Full Circle Authors: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages At a Glance: I would love for this series to be released in paperback so I can put it in a place of honor in my library. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: In the final book of... Continue Reading →
Hello, and thank you very much for hosting me on your blog today in my promotion of my new release, Clean. Clean is an edgy LGBTQ YA that addresses the issue of substance abuse among teenagers. It is also a book that is edgy because of the unconventional writing style, stream of consciousness, that I used as I... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex on the Hoof Series: Law and Supernatural Order: Book One Author: Silvia Violet Cover Design: AJ Corza Release Date: December 31, 2015 Blurb: A stag and a vampire. Mortal peril. True love. Deer shifter, Jason Fleetfoot, has turned his life around. After years of taking chances, he’s working as a crime lab technician,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravel: A Ripples in the Status Quo Story Author: R. Phoenix Publisher: Excessica Publishing Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some reservations, I liked Ravel for its premise. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the monsters of myth and lore claimed the world for their own a decade ago, they relegated... Continue Reading →
Title: Fate Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 262 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, I found the whole “foursome” love angle wearying after a while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: One man, four lovers, and just ten years to choose one set the Hollywood stage in this hilarious coming of age tale of family, friendship,... Continue Reading →
Title: Famine (The Four Horsemen: Book Three) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages At a Glance: Book three in the Four Horseman series is entertaining, even if not as good as the others. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Saving a dying man might be just what Famine, the Black Horseman, needs to feed his... Continue Reading →
Title: Powerless (The Borders War: Book Three) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 159 Pages At a Glance: Intense doesn’t even begin to describe the final chapters of Powerless, and what’s in store for you in the rest of the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He was built to be invincible. Merq... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author S.A. McAuley back to TNA today to celebrate the re-release of Powerless, book three in The Borders War series. If you don't know Merq Grayson and Armise Darcan yet, now is the time, people... now is the time. :) As a special part of the celebration, Sam also... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Shira Anthony today on the worldwide web tour of her upcoming Dreamspun Desire novel, First Comes Marriage. Enjoy Shira's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win Shira’s grand prize: a dozen red roses for your sweetheart (or... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Man Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hrs and 6 mins At a Glance: The narration of this story is spot on. Philip Alces is a consummate professional. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Adam Macias has been thrown a few curve balls in his life, but losing... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: Michael Stellman did a great job of bringing Quinn and Spencer’s story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian "Quinn" Quintero, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (Tales of a Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 41 minutes At a Glance: Marie Sexton is an absolute master of the short story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver... Continue Reading →
Title: Dom of Ages (Collars and Cuffs: Book Seven) Authors: K.C. Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: KC Wells and Parker Williams have a nuance about their writing that captures human emotion and holds it captive. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Eli may only be thirty, but... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to have author Maggie Kavanagh joining us to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Blind Spot, book three in the Stonebridge Mystery series. Enjoy this deleted scene, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of one... Continue Reading →
Cheers, fellow readers, and welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the week ahead. But first, I want to announce a few winners of our Best of 2015 e-book giveaways. Congrats to: Ardent Ereader, Staci W., Jen, and Sula And now, here's what's on tap this week! Monday –... Continue Reading →
Now that we've accomplished all our Best of 2015 reading lists and giveaways, it's time to narrow down the list of Best Covers compiled from our Top Picks of last year and the Rafflecopter cover votes that you helped narrow down to the Final Ten. Cast your vote for favorite cover below by Noon Eastern Time... Continue Reading →
Title: Greater Love Hath No Man Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean has a unique way of writing that keeps you mesmerized throughout this story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Trevalyan came from a long line of men who served the British Crown with their gift of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Boundaries (Imago: Book One) Author: Anna Hedley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: A well-written, if at times frustrating, BDSM novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ben Dean is afraid and ashamed of his tendencies. But after the end of a disastrous relationship, he decides to explore his outer limits, the part of... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
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