Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Today we're so pleased to be hosting author EJ Russell on the tour for her new novel, Clickbait. She's joining us today to talk about something near and dear to my heart--making lists--and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, EJ! Listomania I never used to be a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Dates of Christmas Author: KC Burn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 39k Words Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This one is definitely worth adding to your Christmas book list! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Dean Murphy hates Christmas a little more each year. His job as a pharmacy manager requires him to festoon his store... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rope of Thorns (The Hexslinger: Book Two) Author: Gemma Files Publisher: ChiZine Publications Length: 328 Pages Category: Historical, Spec Fic, Fantasy At a Glance: This series is a gold mine of dextrous storytelling and lush prose and brilliant characterization that I’m so thankful I unearthed. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: YOU MUST LET BLOOD... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanging the Stars (Half Moon Bay: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Though I had some minor issues with this second book in the Half Moon Bay series, Hanging the Stars is still a fun way to spend a weekend. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to author Silvia Violet, who's dropped by to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogivesary. We've got an exclusive excerpt from her new novel, Perfect Alignment to share with you, and there's also a great giveaway--the details for which are included below. Welcome, Silvia! Happy 5th Blogiversary to The Novel Approach! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Kim Fielding to TNA today, on the anthology tour Once Upon a Time in the Weird West. Kim's here today to talk about about her story, The Tale of August Hayling, and she's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check it out. Welcome, Kim! My story, “The Tale... Continue Reading →
Title: Idlewild Author: Jude Sierra Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sierra’s prose is so lovely and rich. She has such a pretty way of getting the story told. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Asher Schenck and his husband John opened their downtown gastropub at the start of Detroit’s revival. Now,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth about the Liar (Shadow Play: Book Four) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Author Helena Maeve brings the world of espionage, and men who fall in love with their enemies, to life, along with plenty of danger and action, and the added allure... Continue Reading →
First off, I want to congratulate The Novel Approach team on their five year anniversary! It’s a HUGE feat in this industry, and a testament to their dedication in helping readers and authors connect. It’s also a bit of a coincidence, because it’s my five year anniversary too! Last month marked five years since I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rick R. Reed to TNA today, on the tour for his newest novel Lost and Found. After you enjoy his guest post and excerpt, be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway too. Welcome, Rick! What if? And the Origins of My Man’s Best Friend Love Story: Lost and... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Snow Author: EAB Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: A beautifully written, complex, and suspenseful love story. Highly recommended for readers who love high-fantasy. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Prince Brier Snow has lived in the shadow of King Snow’s exalted memory. However, his fate changes when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Safeword Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A short story with interesting characters that deserves a follow-up. Blurb: A dangerous game turns into unexpected pleasure… Carter’s dream of running from his abusive family into the arms of the perfect Dom has been shattered. Virtually enslaved by a... Continue Reading →
Title: Glass Tidings Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 226 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a really lovely story of two lonely souls who haven’t had a lot of success in the relationship department and have to work against their own insecurities and fears to move forward in their... Continue Reading →
Stand Against Tolerance Tolerance this, tolerance that. As writers of gay romance, we're supposed to be promoting tolerance. I hate tolerance. I hate the word. I hate the concept, at least if we're talking about sexual orientation tolerance, religious tolerance, or ethnic tolerance. I'm perfectly alright with alcohol tolerance or even pain tolerance. Is anyone... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Pat Henshaw today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. Enjoy the excerpt she's sharing from her new holiday novella, The Orpheum Miracle, a story in Dreamspinner Press's Bah Humbug Advent Anthology. There's also a giveaway below, so be sure not to miss it. Welcome, Pat! About the... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Rhys Ford to TNA today, on the Hanging the Stars blog tour, book two in the Half Moon Bay series. She brought a sweet little holiday ficlet to share with you, as well as a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details.... Continue Reading →
BLURB Life has been pretty great for Sebastian Snow. The Emporium is thriving and his relationship with NYPD homicide detective, Calvin Winter, is everything he’s ever wanted. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Sebastian’s only cause for concern is whether Calvin should be taken on a romantic date. It’s only when an unknown assailant smashes... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone! We've got another great group of Giveaways coming your way! Today's group of authors include Chris McHart, Piper Vaughn, Suki Fleet, Annabelle Jacobs, and Carole Cummings. Here's what's up for grabs today: Chris McHart is offering the choice of a backlist e-book to each of 5 winners Piper Vaughn is offering a $15... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a peek at what we have in store for you in the week ahead. Not only will we be hosting some great blog tours in the coming days, but we’ll also continue the 5 Year Blogiversary Celebration with some great guests and giveaways. And, of course, we’ll have plenty of... Continue Reading →
A big welcome and thanks to author Meg Harding for stopping by today to help us celebrate our blogiversary. Meg's sharing an exclusive excerpt from her holiday novella, Cursed Miracles, A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug", as well as as offering a great giveaway to one lucky reader, so be... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome Mia Kerick to TNA today in the continuation of our month long blogiversary celebration. Thanks so much to Mia for her kind words and for the great giveaway she's offering today. Check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details, and good luck! The Novel Approach Reviews has supported me as I... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanukkah on Retainer Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 99 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: A somewhat surprisingly tense follow up to Crash Plus Expenses. There is still a lot of humor, and I liked seeing Dan and Connor take things to the next level. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ever since... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Comes Darkly (A Detective Heath Barrington Mystery: Book One) Author: David S. Pederson Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 240 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you really enjoy the murder mystery genre and appreciate the author Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, or even the game Clue, this book will... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay Your Sleeping Head Author: Michael Nava Publisher: Korima Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Michael Nava’s prose is inspired, and Lay Your Sleeping Head is an absolute must read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Thirty years ago, The Little Death introduced Henry Rios, a gay, Latino criminal defense lawyer... Continue Reading →
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