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Title: Catch a Tiger by the Tail (THIRDS: Book Six) Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really liked this book, and Mark Westfield does an amazing job. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been... Continue Reading →
Title: Come Sail Away Author: Riley Long Publisher: MLR Press Length: 53 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: I wanted to love Come Sail Away. I wanted it to be good. Ugh. But the blurb is more exciting than the book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ryan meets the man of his dreams while... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Katey Hawthorne dropping in today on the tour for her newest novel, Witchy Boys: Sexy Stories for Dark Nights. Have a look-see at Katey's guest post, and then be sure to check out the tour-wide Rafflecopter giveaway she's hosting at the end. Welcome, Katey! The Best (or Worst) Places... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost in Loveland (Welcome to Loveland: Book Two) Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Length: 146 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed this sequel very much. While I feel it lacked some of the depth the first novel had, it still went a long way in revealing more about our two main... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Retaliation (Seaside Shifters: Book One) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 117 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: An interesting beginning to a new shifter mystery series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Chief of Police John Dakota is in a world of trouble. His peaceful town of Seaside, Oregon, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: A Faithful Son Author: Michael Scott Garvin Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 308 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: A Faithful Son is one of the most powerful novels I’ve read in quite some time, emotionally and spiritually resonant, and a stunning work of fiction. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: This captivating coming of age... Continue Reading →
Title: Derivation (Aberrant Magic: Book Two) Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Length: 207 Pages Category: Paranormal, Multicultural, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A solid book two in the Aberrant Magi trilogy. Derivation gives the reader more of the wonderful characters and intricate world building at which the Lyn Gala excels. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Lane Hayes today on the tour for A Kind of Honesty, book three in the Kind of Stories series. Enjoy Lane's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below, where you can enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Welcome, Lane! Thank you for having... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Hypothetically (Theta Alpha Gamma: Book Two) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Nick J. Russo did an excellent job of narrating Love, Hypothetically. His performance brought Paul and Trevor to life, and I love how these two... Continue Reading →
Title: Friendly Fire Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 252 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This book was absolutely entertaining! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Elliot McKenzie is the king of reinvention. Five years after losing his job and his lover and almost going to prison, his self-help program, Charmed Life, is more... Continue Reading →
Title: Guyliner Author: J. Leigh Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: In a nutshell, we have some classic teen angst, drama, and romance that play out in a fairly predictable John Hughes-eque fashion. But, I dug it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Connor works his butt off... Continue Reading →
Title: Breakaway (Scoring Chances: Book One) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy this book if you like sports romance. Buy the book if like the author, and buy the book for the really well done narration. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Heidi Cullinan today on the tour for her latest novel, Enjoy the Dance, book two in the Dance series. Heidi's offering a couple of ways to win some great prizes, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widgets below after you enjoy her interview with Penny McGee. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Hello from Disney World, everyone! Yes, I’m coming to you from sunny Orlando, Florida with a look at what we have in store for you in the week ahead at The Novel Approach. We've also got another reader incentive giveaway coming your way, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below, where you... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author AF Henley today on the Wolf, in League blog tour. Enjoy this teaser snippet from the book, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, AF! It is such a huge pleasure to be here at The Novel Approach Reviews, and to be granted this... Continue Reading →
Title: Dog Days Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: This story is not for everyone, but I found it to be an amazingly captivating shifter story that is by far one of the most unique I have read in a quite a while. And I want... Continue Reading →
Title: Like a Lover (Housemates: Book Two) Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Grab a glass of wine, find your quiet place, and just enjoy a great story. It’s worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Josh has a plan: get... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones Bundle (Good Bones, Buried Bones, Bone Dry and The Gig) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 573 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A quirky paranormal shifter romance bundle. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Skinny, quiet hipster Dylan Warner just wants to live a normal life—despite being a werewolf—but when he buys... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexmaker (Hexworld: Book Two) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 216 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: There is so much to love in this story. Every Jordan L. Hawk book I pick up brings about a singularly amazing and memorable reading experience. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A straight-laced policeman. A... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author RJ Jones joining us today on the tour for her new novel, Blueprint. Enjoy RJ's guest post and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, RJ! Finding Your Writing Style I’m a total pantser. Every time I’ve tried to plan a story, my characters have... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Doctor (Island Medics: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Narrator: Adam Rivington Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As usual, Sue Brown creates loveable but flawed characters and an amazing supporting cast. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Jeff Martin has spent five years as a... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Divine Author: Greg Howard Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 271 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: This story is a really well written, scary paranormal story—the don’t turn off the lights type of scary with just enough humor tossed in to make it an honest-to-god page turner. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Honesty (A Kind of Stories: Book Three) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The epilogue was good and completed the story for me; I just could have used a little more umph to truly feel satisfied. Did it ruin the book for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher’s Son (Montana: Book Two) Series Info: Crooked Tree Ranch || The Rancher's Son || A Cowboy's Home Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 200 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The Rancher’s Son is exciting, suspenseful, and a nicely plotted mystery with lots of high emotion. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
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