Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Shattered Door Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This was such a profound book for me, and I am honored to have reviewed it. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a tortured childhood and years of soul-searching, Brooke Morrison has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellar Hand (2nd Edition) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: The Cellar Hand is a nice little feel good mystery/romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Orson Digby is no stranger to loss. His family died in a house fire when he was fifteen, and he has never... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the final giveaway of Prize Pack #5, with a veritable potpourri of goodies up for grabs. Today's swag comes to you courtesy of Charlie Cochet, Rhys Ford, Mary Calmes, Kim Fielding, Eli Easton, and Jaime Samms. Here's a pic of what you can expect in this pack: To enter for the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino back to TNA today to chat a bit about his newest novel Drama Muscle. Joe put together an interview for/with himself, so enjoy! Welcome back, Joe. Thank you for visiting The Novel Approach. My pleasure. I love your site! Since this is a site about writers... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Mouse Author: Mason Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Lord Mouse is non-stop action and suspense once things are set in motion. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his methods may not make him many... Continue Reading →
Title: Vanished 3 Author: Carter Quinn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: Go. Read. It. Now. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been five months since Henry Cooley woke up to find that his husband, Tom MacKinnon, had vanished. Henry has gone through hell and back since then trying to uncover what... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Author: Teodora Kostova Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: A nice wintery holiday tale of second chances at love. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Be careful what you wish for... Nate has been in love with Quinn, his brother’s best friend, for as long as he can remember. But when... Continue Reading →
Okay, guys, we have Prize Pack #4 up for grabs today, and this one has a little bit of something extra in it. Of course, we have the fabulous Charlie Cochet providing so much great THIRDS stuff, including two more adorable charm bracelets, but we've also got a couple of goodies from Rhys Ford's... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome authors Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade to TNA to offer you the chance to win an audiobook copy of their novel Prickly Business, narrated by the wonderful Iggy Toma. Good luck! Hey guys! Thanks for joining us, and thanks for Lisa and The Novel Approach for having us.... Continue Reading →
Author: Jaime Samms eBook release: Feb 15, 2016 Print release: Feb 15, 2016 Word count: ~91,300 Page count: ~345 Type: Standalone Cover by: L.C. Chase Blurb: This title is part of the Bluewater Bay universe After losing a rigged cooking show competition—and a potential lover—to another baker, Frederic Jackson packs up his considerable baggage and moves to Bluewater Bay. He uses the network’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Christmas (Red Dirt Heart: Book 3.5) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: A wonderful Red Dirt holiday treat from Down Under. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Travis had been here at Sutton Station for just over a year. We were technically engaged, not that we’d told anyone.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleeping ‘til Sunrise (A Mangrove Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Mary Calmes is the queen of banter and this book is no exception, it just doesn’t get any better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Everyone in Mangrove, Florida, knows Fire Chief Essien Dodd is a saint.... Continue Reading →
Title: Reeling Through the Fall Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Reeling Through the Fall is a nice little tale to dig into when you’re looking for a bit of angst and a sweet resolution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Three years. It's been three years since Sven made the... Continue Reading →
Title: No! Jocks Don’t Date Guys (The Jock Series: Book Two) Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: I think this was a good follow up to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: What is a sexy soccer stud supposed to do when “following family... Continue Reading →
All right, everyone, it's time for Prize Pack Giveaway #3, courtesy of the lovely Charlie Cochet. This pack contains all the same items as the first two packs, but as you can see, the charm bracelets are different, and so adorbs! Here's a pic: To enter for the chance to win, just click on... Continue Reading →
Hello, hello! I’m the Elizabeth Noble half of Genre Talk with Carole Cummings and Elizabeth Noble. Thank you for joining Genre Talk today on The Novel Approach Reviews and DSP Publications author Caleb James so we can learn some tasty tidbits about Caleb’s newest release Haffling. Haffling is an urban fantasy with all the good... Continue Reading →
Title: Something Like Thunder (Something Like Series: Book Six) Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 27 minutes At a Glance: An excellent writer and an excellent narrator=perfection! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: This isn't a coming out story. Nor is it the tale of a lonely heart-seeking companionship.... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Horses: A Dan Sharp Mystery Author: Jeffrey Round Publisher: Dundurn Publishing Pages/Word Count: 312 Pages At a Glance: Besides penning a well written mystery, Mr. Round addresses all types of issues within the gay community, as well as immigration, and takes us on a journey throughout Canada. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dan... Continue Reading →
Titles: One Breath, One Bullet and Dominant Predator (The Borders War: Books 1 and 2) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 53k/50k Words At a Glance: So much action. So much intrigue. So many heart-stopping situations and incredible characters ... I can’t get enough of this story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: One Breath, One Bullet: Face... Continue Reading →
Okie dokie, gang, we've got Prize Pack #2 up for grabs today. This pack includes a bookmark, character plate, trading cards, 2 charms (one with Charlie Cochet's signature teacup), and 2 THIRDS tote bags: To enter for the chance to win, just click on the Rafflecopter widget. Now, here are the rules: *Contest is... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author S.C. Wynne to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for Painful Lessons. Enjoy S.C.'s guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and an e-Copy of the book. Good luck! I... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes & Coffee Beans Author: Saxon Hawke Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: An absolutely adorable feel-good Christmas story that will leave a smile on your face. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Christmas' biggest fan get his own taste of holiday magic? Asher Rye lives for happiness - for... Continue Reading →
Title: Roped (Guards of Folsom: Book Four) Author: SJD Peterson Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours At a Glance: Great book and great narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Life has been known by a series of constants. Violence, anger, drugs, sex, death, heartbreak, pain, fear and the most common, hunger. Always... Continue Reading →
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