Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Hi, everyone, welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week! In case you missed them, this is your one stop roundup to check out what's up for grabs, but hurry! Some of them expire at midnight tonight. L.A. Witt: Two backlist... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Sebastian (Custos Securities: Book Three) Author: Luna David Publisher: Self-Published Length: 525 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I loved this story. I loved the BDSM elements to it, which were treated with respect and accuracy. Sebastian and Gideon were perfect for each other. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Gideon McCade--weighed down by... Continue Reading →
Title: Taking a Chance Author: Emjay Haze Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The potential was there and I had high hopes, but this one didn’t work out for me like I’d anticipated. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Recent college graduate, Ethan Moore, flies to San Francisco for a job interview... Continue Reading →
Title: Pent Up Author: Damon Suede Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 46 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The narration here takes Suede’s words and makes them come to life. The story is fully acted, and you can really get a feel for the emotions and motivations of the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Parker Williams joining us today on the tour for his latest Dreamspinner Press release, Runner. Parker's sharing his answers to a few questions with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter entry details below. Welcome, Parker! Q: Where did your love of... Continue Reading →
Dreamspinner Press will be publishing Tramps and Thieves on September 18th, and I hope you will welcome Rook and Dante back into your lives! And….whooo hoooo! MURDER! I so do like a good murder. More importantly, I like to murder in Los Angeles and I am very happy to say, I get to do just... Continue Reading →
Title: Seti’s Heart Author: Kiernan Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 172 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Entertaining, with a lot more humor than I was expecting. Seti’s Heart wasn’t quite what I had thought it would be, but, on the whole, was enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A vengeful god’s curse took everything... Continue Reading →
Title: Burning Boundaries (Elemental Evidence: Book Two) Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 257 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Sadie Rose Bermingham and Bellora Quinn have me hooked on their Elemental Evidence series. I don’t know where the authors will take Mari and Jake next, but I’m... Continue Reading →
Hello, Internet! Welcome back to the Art of Lex Chase. I’m your one and only host, Lex! Every month here at TNA, Lisa lets me drop by showing off a new piece I've whipped up. For the majority of July, I was on vacation visiting a friend. I've only been back since Sunday and I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Alexis Duran joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Death by Starlight, book two in the Edge of Night series. I asked Alexis to tell us a bit about the inspiration for the blend of fantasy in the series, which she's done, and there's also a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal for Charlie Cochrane's Count the Shells, a forthcoming title in Riptide Publishing's Porthkennack ~verse. Welcome, Charlie! About the Book Author: Charlie Cochrane Release Date: Oct 16, 2017 Page count: ~253 Genre: Historical Romance Type: Standalone Cover by: L.C. Chase This title is part of the Porthkennack universe. Blurb: Michael... Continue Reading →
Title: Cowboys Don’t Come Out Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book, enjoy the narration, and get ready to have all kinds of fun with two cowboys who are building love and a family right before our eyes.... Continue Reading →
Title: Texting, AutoCorrect, and a Prius Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: While the book was a miss for me, because both characters had flaws that were too big for me to ignore, I’ve heard others who found it funny and pleasurable to read, so dig... Continue Reading →
Title: The Layover Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Layover is gorgeous and emotionally gratifying in every way a romance should be. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Eight years ago, Ondro Smrek fled Slovakia and the bigotry that drove his first lover to take his own life.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JR Gray joining us today on the tour for the re-release of his short novel Say Yes. Gray is giving us a peek at the inspiration for the book's MC, James, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details.... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author E.J. Russell to TNA today on the tour for her latest release, Cutie and the Beast, book one in the Fae Out of Water series. She's here to talk about some special ladies in the story, and there's also a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to check out those details... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend adding this one to your list. Gale’s writing is, as always, funny, engaging, and so easygoing and enjoyable. Coupled with Kirt Graves’ fabulous narration, it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Jox: Treasure Hunter #4 Author/Illustrator: Cray Publisher: Class Comics Length: 22 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: It was great to see a little emotion in the book when the previous installments have been more focused on the sex. The plot is definitely heating up, and I’m looking forward to the next installment. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Feel-Good True Romance Bundle Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 705 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I love Reed’s writing. He creates strong, character driven stories, and these are no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Delve into some of Rick R. Reed’s classic feel-good romances with this bundle. In... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Rosalind Abel to TNA today on the tour for The Garden, book two in the Lavender Shores series. We've got an exclusive peek inside the book for you, and there's also the chance at a $5 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author L.A. Witt and the Get a Grip blog tour, her latest addition to the Bluewater Bay ~verse. She's here to share some of her latest reads and recs with you, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. What L.A. Witt Has Been Reading (or Listening... Continue Reading →
Title: Road Trip: Volume One Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Road Trip is an explosion of humor, danger, and just a whole lot of action, fighting and steamy scenes with MJ and Sonny. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The road to love is notoriously bumpy, full of... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 43 minutes Category: Category At a Glance: Light summer read? Nailed it! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal cure for a broken heart. But when it's with your best friend, things get complicated. When Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: Paragon (Vertex: Book Three) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Romantic Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Paragon is a pulse pounding, adrenaline spiked finish to the Vertex trilogy. It’s some of the finest and funnest horror fiction I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The sighting of... Continue Reading →
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