Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Cheers, readerly friends, and welcome to a peek at what we have coming up in the week ahead at TNA. There’s plenty to look forward to, and I looking forward to sharing it with all of you! Here’s what’s ahead: Monday – Kicking off our week is first time visitor Bryan T. Clark on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Edges: A Contemporary Gay Romance Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Length: 64 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: By far one of the best short stories I’ve read in a LONG time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Kyle has an unwelcome crush on his nemesis Brent. Brent has a welcome crush... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Piece (Skin Deep Inc.: Book One) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Swerve/Macmillan Length: 316 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was a hot, emotional story with awesome characters. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Colin Spencer is a tattoo artist with a past he’d prefer to keep a secret. Actually, he has a few secrets... Continue Reading →
Title: Devour (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Four) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never failed to keep me wanting more throughout the Unbreakable Bonds series, and they saved the best for last. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: an Pierce... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have the writing team of Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott here with us today to celebrate the release of the fourth book in their Unbreakable Bonds series, Devour. Welcome to TNA, Jocelynn and Rinda! I want to start with a question about the series title. What does it signify—is there... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to the blog tour for Thaw! This F/F romance is the second in my "Seasons of Love" quartet, but stands alone-- though readers of Whiteout may recognize some familiar faces. Thaw features an asexual librarian from Brooklyn, who meets an ice-cold super model from Canada, and I hope you'll read on to learn more about Abby and... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty, Inc. Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 5 minutes Category: Fairy Tale At a Glance: I’d like to thank Tara Lain for introducing me to Kale Williams. I love how this man has narrated this series. He really does bring the characters to life. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling for Him Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Bisexuals being bisexuals! Yay! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Doctor Gavin Addison’s marriage didn’t end on the friendliest of terms, and his estranged wife’s continual harassment has the local police visiting his home so often they’ve... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiden’s Luck (Seattle Stories: Book Three) Author: Con Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The one hallmark of Con Riley’s work, one of its core truths, is that love and romance isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: House-sitting for a friend is supposed to... Continue Reading →
Hello, Internet! Welcome back to the Art of Lex Chase. I’m your one and only host, Lex! Every month here at The Novel Approach, I share a new art piece by yours truly. If it has completely escaped your notice, I'm an author with Dreamspinner Press and DSP Publications, but I'm also a digital artist.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Melanie Hansen today on the tour for her newest release, See My Words, book two in the Spectrum Nights series. Melanie answers a few questions for us and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Melanie! Q: What is... Continue Reading →
Title: Olive Juice Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Olive Juice is a story of heartache and loss, for sure. But, it is also a story of second chances and redemption, and I loved it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It begins with a message that David cannot... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapshots Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As a lover of short stories, I really enjoyed this collection from a writer who knows how to do them well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Whatever your romance reading preference — gay virgin, opposites attract, friends to lovers, or... Continue Reading →
Title: See My Words (Spectrum Nights: Book Two) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So much angst and drama, which I gobbled up in one sitting, completely captivated by the continuation of Scott & Rylan’s story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Successful underwear model Scott Ashworth is lucky—his... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Brandon Witt today, on the release day of his new Mary's Boys novella, Vodka & Handcuffs. Welcome, Brandon! What Is Romance? There’s always a lot of debate about what a romance is. While there are definite rules (believe me, they’ve been shouted at me, and not by my publisher),... Continue Reading →
About the Book Series: Men of Music (Book One) Release Date: May 26, 2017 Cover Artist: Karrie Jax Blurb: Bas and Syd lead similar lives. Both world-famous musicians, they live in the spotlight, with all the good and not-so-good trappings of fame. Theirs should be a perfect match, but cultural differences and family obligations may prove... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkest Hour Before Dawn (THIRDS: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darkest Hour Before Dawn is definitely going to be another hit with THIRDS fans, and a win for Cochet. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: THIRDS Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs and Chief Medical... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rookie Move Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to see relationships unfold, the steamy as well as the emotional, then this is a must read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Fifteen years with the Los Angeles Police Department, Mike Graham is a... Continue Reading →
Title: After Ben (Seattle Stories: Book One) Author: Con Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: After Ben is a book that I’ve had on my wish list for years. Was it worth the wait? Yeah. Yeah it was, and then some. Heartwrenching but so, so worth it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Barbed Wire Cowboy Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Length: 362 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Renee Stevens brings readers a powerful story of two cowboys who are trying to find their way through the ups and downs of life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After having been kicked off the family ranch by... Continue Reading →
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble and thank you for joining us today for Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. As always a big thank you to Lisa and her crew for having us here! Let’s give a big, warm welcome to DSP Publications Marguerite Labbe. She’s here to tell us about her newest horror/scifi... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Market Blood (New Canadiana: Book Two) Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: With intricate world-building and a suspenseful plot, this proved to be an exciting addition to the series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: In a world where monsters are known to—and despised by—humanity, vampire... Continue Reading →
Title: Necessary Medicine Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The content and pace were great, and the love story was beautiful. And, the ending was sooo good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the high-intensity world of hospital residency programs, there's no room for romance. So it's a... Continue Reading →
Title: Soldier of Fortune Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story is predictable and the mystery just isn’t one, but I still enjoyed reading this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Conrad Dane is a mercenary of many talents, but Lucas Hartman brings out his softer side,... Continue Reading →
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