Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: My Best Man Author: Linn Edwards Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though this is a cute story, it didn’t hold my attention, and I didn’t become invested in the characters or their relationship. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: After a painful outing experience that was a defining... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Instincts (Seaside Shifters: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 129 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A sequel that didn't quite live up to its predecessor. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Police cadet and bear shifter Tyson Dakota looks forward to his on-the-job training in Seaside, Oregon, working alongside his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ornamental Hermit (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I thought the 1890s was captured really well in this novel, especially Scotland Yard and the various areas of England. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The year is 1890. Detective... Continue Reading →
I’ve been asked to hop in and do a guest post this month—hopefully I can fill Rodd’s writing shoes…or at least look like a little kid walking around in them :) Writing is one of those things that for some people is a hobby and others a passion. I’m one of the latter. Writing since... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jeff Adams today on the tour for his latest release, Somewhere on Mackinac, a new novella in the States of Love series from Dreamspinner Press. Enjoy Jeff's guest post and the teaser he's sharing with us, and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome L.A. Witt, of the writing team of L.A. Witt and Cari Z., to TNA today, on the tour for their new collaboration, Risky Behavior, book one in the Bad Behavior series. L.A.'s here to talk characters with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth is Even Stranger (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Nineteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 111 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: While following the formula, this installment is a level above the usual, starring compelling main characters with more than interesting backstories—and there are more Gargoyles on the way! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Finder Author: J.E. Lorin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 284 Pages Category: Speculative Fiction At a Glance: August Goodson has enough charm and personality and vulnerability to carry the story; add to that the mystery and romance, and it all comes together for some truly entertaining reading. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At the age of... Continue Reading →
Writers’ Muses Are Like Unicorns: They Don’t Exist “I finished my new novel,” I tell a friend. “I guess your muse spoke to you,” she might tell me, if she hasn’t yet heard my rant on the subject. In the popular conception, writers are blessed, or chosen, and have these fabled inspirational creatures speak in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Julia Ember to TNA today on the tour for her new novel, The Seafarer's Kiss. Julia's sharing a bit about her writing process with us today, as well as a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details. Welcome, Julia! I often... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaper Author: Christine Danse Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 45 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A short science fiction story about love and loss, Shaper will drag you through the wringer of emotions. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Nameless and without an identity, she wakes on the streets of Shapertown, an abandoned city that defies... Continue Reading →
Title: A River of Time Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 38 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you haven’t read Dale Chase before, I highly recommend A River of Time. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: It's 1895 when Luke Straily returns to Gunnison, Colorado, after a twelve-year absence and reluctantly heads to... Continue Reading →
Title: Somewhere on Mackinac (States of Love) Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I did enjoy the book, but almost equally for the gorgeous setting as for the story. I actually wish the book had been a bit longer. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: How far would you... Continue Reading →
Title: Risky Behavior (Bad Behavior: Book One) Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense/Thiller At a Glance: Andreas and Darren are two opposite characters, but I liked their chemistry and how they interacted with each other. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: It’s day one of Darren Corliss’s career as... Continue Reading →
Hello world and internet! I’m SA Stovall and I’m blog-touring my latest novella, The Dusk Parlor, a contemporary romance set in Japan as part of Dreamspinner Press’ ‘World of Love’ novella series. Feel free to follow along as I post articles, sneak peeks, and share a little bit of my love for Japan (April 27th... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Currents (Mermen & Magic: Book Four) Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 235 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: An action-packed addition to an excellent series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Can a merman and an Atlantean, separated by centuries and prejudices, find love together? Merman Delwyn is an Oracle of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Royal Service (Men in Love and at War: Book Five) Author: L.J. Collins Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 146 Pages Category: Erotica, Futuristic At a Glance: My only real criticism is that there were parts of the story where the author chose to tell us what happened over a period of time. But, as a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Perils of Intimacy Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was rooting for these guys every step of the way. Another fantastic story from Rick Reed! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jimmy and Mark make an adorable couple. Jimmy’s kindness and clean-cut cuteness radiate out... Continue Reading →
Hello again, and thanks for joining us for another edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews! Today we have DSP Publications author J Tullos Hennig here to tell us about her upcoming Historical Fantasy release Summerwode. So before we get down to the brain-picking part, let’s have a look at what Jen... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Zane Menzy to TNA today, coming to us all the way from beautiful New Zealand. Welcome, Zane! I would like to say a huge thank you to The Novel Approach for hosting me today and letting me share with you a bit about myself and my new release Submissive Secrets. Hello... Continue Reading →
Title: Drama Queens with Love Scenes Author: Kevin Klehr Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 221 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Silly, snarky, and hopelessly charming. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Close friends Allan and Warwick are dead. They’re not crazy about the idea, so to help them deal with this dilemma are Samantha, a blonde bombshell... Continue Reading →
Title: Come to the Oaks: The Story of Ben and Tobias Author: Bryan T. Clark Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As the author stated this novel is not meant to depict actual events of slavery, but it does reflect the times and gives a better understanding of slavery in America.... Continue Reading →
Cheers, fellow book addicts! I hope you all had a lovely weekend filled with lots of reading time and some great books to go with it. Speaking of great books (and lame segues), author Mary Calmes hosts our Book of the Month picks each month, which means our most loved reads for the month of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor author Bryan T. Clark to TNA today, on the tour for his new novel, Come to the Oaks. Bryan's answered a few questions and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Bryan! Signal Boost: Today we are... Continue Reading →
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