Cover Reveal, Excerpt and Giveaway: Secrets of You by Skylar M. Cates

Today we're so pleased to bring you the Cover Reveal for author Skylar M. Cates' upcoming Dreamspinner Press release, Secrets of You. We've also got a great giveaway to go along with it, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Skylar! About the Book It’s never easy to find redemption. Carrying... Continue Reading →

Review: Lock and Key by Z. Allora

Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton – Narrated by Nick J. Russo

Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →

Review: A Face without a Heart by Rick R. Reed

Title: A Face without a Heart Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: There's an overall chilling sort of savagery to this novel, both violent and psychological, which allows readers to appreciate it on its own merits rather than as a simple rehashing of Wilde’s story... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Giveaway: Cozzi Cove: Stepping Out by Joe Cosentino

We're pleased to have author Joe Cosentino joining us today on the tour for his latest release, Cozzi Cove: Stepping Out. Joe's chatting a bit about his characters and is also offering the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of book one in the series, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back. Entry details are below.... Continue Reading →

DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk with Carole Cummings and Rick R. Reed, and a Giveaway

Hi, everyone, and thanks for joining us on Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews while we take a break from the awful things going on around us for a moment. Today, DSP Publications author Rick R. Reed has come to rescue us from real-world horrors with his 4th Edition release of A Face... Continue Reading →

Review: The Deeper He Hurts by Lynda Aicher

Title: The Deeper He Hurts (Kick: Book Two) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept/Random House LLC Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book isn’t only fascinating with regard to the BDSM aspects; it’s also an interesting character study in guilt, grief, and loss, as well as a truly gorgeous love story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →

Review: Soothsayer by Cari Z.

Title: Soothsayer Author: Cari Z. Publisher: NineStar Press Length:  184 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: With fun action and tantalizing world building, Soothsayer is another win from Cari Z. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cillian Kelly can look into people’s eyes and see their fates. He’s running from a past filled with mistakes,... Continue Reading →

Review and Giveaway: The Lawrence Browne Affair by Cat Sebastian

Title: The Lawrence Browne Affair Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 352 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Sebastian lives up to every fantastic thing said about her ability to craft a gorgeous novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: An earl hiding from his future . . . Lawrence Browne, the Earl of Radnor,... Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Gardens of Hope by Michael Holloway Perronne

We're so pleased to welcome author Michael Holloway Perronne to TNA today. Michael's joining us to chat about his book Gardens of Hope, the story of two men who find themselves torn apart by World War II. Welcome, Michael! We Can't Afford to Let History Repeat Itself I have something to admit that doesn’t make me... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Giveaway: Making Love by Aidan Wayne

Hey everyone, Aidan Wayne here! Wanted to welcome you to the blog tour for my latest release, Making Love. Throughout the week I will be sharing behind-the-scenes information about Making Love, and the inspiration behind it. Please feel free to participate in and comment on the tour. By doing so, you also get the chance to receive a... Continue Reading →

Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week

Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! I think it’s going to be a pretty special one, so here’s a look at what you can expect. I hope you’ll join us! Monday – Kicking off the week for us is author Aidan Wayne,... Continue Reading →

Review: Jackass Flats by Julia Talbot

Title: Jackass Flats (Riding Cowboy Flats: Book One) Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I was thoroughly entertained by this short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Can a traveling military man and a set-in-his-ways cowboy find a way to make things work? Tate feels like the... Continue Reading →

Review: The French Lesson by Robyn Elliot

Title: The French Lesson Author: Robyn Elliot Publisher: Firehorse Publishing Length: 407 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was conflicted about this one. Romantic clichés abound, and I would have gone through it with a red marker and cut the constant repetition, but ultimately, this is a good romantic read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →

Review: Unlikely Companions by Harold Mason

Title: Unlikely Companions Author: Harold Mason Publisher: JMS Books Length: 86 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m not sure I would necessarily consider this the type of romance I expected, but it was a nice little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Robert Saddler is drowning in debt, so he decides to join the United... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Excerpt: Seven Days by Cristina Bruni

Hi, everybody. This is my first guest post EVER, so please be sympathetic! First of all, I’d like to thank Lisa for giving me this opportunity to talk about my golf boys. I’m an Italian M/M author. I’ve been writing fanfictions for many years (I was deeply in love with the Sherlock BBC fandom!), then... Continue Reading →

Excerpt and Giveaway: Regeneration by Louise Lyons

We're so pleased to welcome author Louise Lyons to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for her latest release, Regeneration. Read on for an exclusive excerpt from the book, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win an ebook from Louise's backlist.... Continue Reading →

Review: Just Drive and Afraid to Fly by L.A. Witt

Titles: Just Drive and Afraid to Fly Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 288 Pages/347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I think Witt is off to a great start with this series! Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: Just Drive For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of... Continue Reading →

Review: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down by Carolina Valdez

Title: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: JMS Books Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I had my moments where I enjoyed the story, but overall I ended up disappointed. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They knew it was dangerous to be gay in the all-male, macho world of... Continue Reading →

The Write Angle: The Art of Lex Chase

Hello, Internet! Welcome to the inaugural post of the Art of Lex Chase. I' m your one and only host, Lex! As you know, I' m an author with Dreamspinner Press, but did you know I' m a commission artist as well? Yes, indeed! If you want custom art for covers, swag, blog tours, branding,... Continue Reading →

Excerpt and Giveaway: Too Close by R. Phoenix

We're so pleased to have author R. Phoenix joining us today on the tour for her latest release, To Close. Enjoy this little teaser excerpt and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details on how to enter to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and a book from the author's... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Fish Out of Water by Amy Lane – Narrated by Greg Tremblay

Title: Fish Out of Water Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 20 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Tremblay, as usual, makes this book come alive. Buy this book—it’s a great listen; you will not be sorry that you did. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: PI Jackson Rivers... Continue Reading →

Review: Bait by Elizabeth Noble

Title: Bait (Circles: Book Five) Author: Elizabeth Noble Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 94 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Bait was a page turner for me, and I hope it isn’t the last book in this series! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Tyler McCall has made mistakes. He was a teacher—before he fell for a student... Continue Reading →

Review: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Matthew Robbins

Title: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Author: Matthew Robbins Publisher: JMS Books Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling has an ending that made me smile and hope that I’ll hear a little bit more about Felix and Ronan. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Felix is in real trouble this... Continue Reading →

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