Review: Ruin Porn by S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson

Title: Ruin Porn Authors: S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 252 Pages At a Glance: I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ruin Porn the next time you’re in the mood for a beautiful disaster. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There is underlying beauty in destruction…. Miah Thade, Finn Reese, and Ritchie Meyer are... Continue Reading →

Review: Solo by Carol Lynne

Title: Solo Grave Diggers MC: Book One) Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: This novella was worth the read despite the flaws. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sam “Solo” Braun lives by one truth, the Grave Diggers Motorcycle Club above all. The creed has served him well, giving him... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Damian’s Discipline by K.C. Wells – Narrated by Nick J. Russo

Title: Damian’s Discipline (Collars and Cuffs: Book Five) Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I recommend Damian’s Discipline to fans of M/M Romance who appreciate the D/S lifestyle. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: The man who pimped Jeff may be in prison,... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Winter’s Wolf by Tara Lain – Narrated by Max Lehnen

Title: Winter’s Wolf (Tales of the Harker Pack: Book Three Author: Tara Lain Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 31 Minutes At a Glance: The twists and turns in this book keep you guessing in a good way. No matter whether you are reading, or being read to, Winter’s Wolf... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Giveaway: The Danny’s Dragon Blog Tour with Sedonia Guillone

Join us in welcoming author Sedonia Guillone to The Novel Approach today, on her Danny's Dragon blog tour. Enjoy her guest post and some of the other great things she's sharing today, including the giveaway for which you can find details and enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! If you have... Continue Reading →

Review: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion by A.V. Sanders

Title: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion Author: A.V. Sanders Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion is a cute story with lots of potential. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Beckett works at a coffee shop to make ends meet while attending a prestigious university. It's not the most... Continue Reading →

Double-Header Review: Enigma and Blood & Dirt by Lloyd A. Meeker

Titles: Enigma and Blood and Dirt Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 54 and 148 Pages At a Glance: I have definitely become a fan of Lloyd A. Meeker and the Russ Morgan Mystery series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurbs: Enigma: Who’s blackmailing the high-profile televangelist whose son was famously cured of... Continue Reading →

Review: The Hidden Wolf by Sue Brown

Title:  The Hidden Wolf (Sapphire Ranch Wolves: Book Two) Author:  Sue Brown Publisher:  Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count:  137 Pages At a Glance:  The characters drew me into the story and made me wish that there was more. Reviewed By:  Karen Blurb:  Sheriff Milo Clarke has met his mate, Eli Watkins, and now they're conducting... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Cherish & Blessed by Tere Michaels – Narrated by J.P. Handler

Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four & Five) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: J.P. Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 5 Hours and 46 Minutes At a Glance: Two wonderful and insightful stories giving us more glimpses into the life and family that Evan and Matt (one of my favorite characters of... Continue Reading →

Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion by A.V. Sanders

We're so pleased to have debut author A.V. Sanders with us today on the release day of her new novelette from LT3 Press, Percolation, Poetry, and Passion. Enjoy the exclusive excerpt we have for you, and then be sure to check out the TWO ways A.V. is giving readers the chance to win some great... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Excerpt: Don’t Kiss the Vicar by Charlie Cochrane

We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochrane to The Novel Approach today to chat about her new novella from Bold Strokes Books, Don't Kiss the Vicar Welcome, Charlie! How and where does a story and its characters start? I know that some authors get an idea then plan their novel/novella down to the nth... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: Double Heat by Lynn Kelling

Title: Double Heat (Twin Ties: Book Three) Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: The climax of this story is one of the best sitting-on-the-edge-of-your-seat scenes that I've read in a long while. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: When Evan and Brennan moved in with their boyfriends, Alek and... Continue Reading →

Review: Buchanan House by Charley Descoteaux

Title: Buchanan House Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 157 Pages At a Glance: 3 stars Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Eric Allen, thirty-three-year-old line cook, moved in with his grandmother, Jewell, after a disastrous coming-out when he was in middle school. She raised him, and he cared for her when she fell ill.... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: Don’t Stake My Life on It by Bailey Bradford

Title: Don't Stake My Life on It (Vamp for Me: Book Two) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 113 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and funny follow-up to My Life Without Garlic. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Stakes, kilts and holy water—Andrew Meyer is in for the time of his life! Radney’s tired... Continue Reading →

Retro Review: A Demon Inside by Rick R. Reed

Title: A Demon Inside Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: An intense, macabre, edge-of-your-seat, don't-read-it-in-the-dark thrill ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hunter Beaumont doesn’t understand his grandmother’s deathbed wish: “Destroy Beaumont House.” He’s never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first... Continue Reading →

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

Happy Tuesday, everyone, and Happy Release Day to Rick R. Reed! Rick has graciously agreed to come tell Genre Talk all about his new Horror-Romance, A Demon Inside, which is available for purchase right now from DSP Publications. He’s also brought us an excerpt, but first, let’s have a look at what Rick’s newest is... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Giveaway: The Beyond the Surface Blog Tour with Felice Stevens

We're so pleased to welcome author Felice Stevens today, on her Beyond the Surface blog tour. When Felice and I started chatting about topics for her visit, the first thought that came to mind was, "Let's talk about 9/11 as a New Yorker." So, that's what came of our conversation, a New Yorker's look at... Continue Reading →

Review: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy – Edited by Jordan Castillo Price

Title: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Authors: Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Charlie Cochet, Jordan Castillo Price, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Astrid Amara Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 509 Pages At a Glance: With a lineup like this, how could this anthology have... Continue Reading →

Review: Forever in the Sun by RJ Scott and Meredith Russell

Title:  Forever in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Six) Author: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count:  122 Pages At a Glance: I am sad that the series is over, but my journey to Sapphire Cay was amazing. Reviewed By:  Karen Blurb:  Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will... Continue Reading →

Review: The History of Us by Nyrae Dawn

Title: The History of Us Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Nyrae Dawn is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes it's not about coming out, it's about settling in. Eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →

Audio Review: Fixing the Hole by Katherine Halle – Narrated by Philip Alces

Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 7 Minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story was Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →

Interview and Giveaway: The Ruin Porn Blog Tour with S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson

Please help us welcome the writing team of S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson to The Novel Approach today, as they tour the interwebs to chat about their new collaboration Ruin Porn. I was lucky enough to be able to ask a few questions to not only the authors but the boys of Resonator as well--Miah,... Continue Reading →

Interview and Giveaway: The Rattlesnake Blog Tour with Kim Fielding

We're so pleased to welcome author Kim Fielding to The Novel Approach today, on her Rattlesnake blog tour. Kim sat down and answered a few questions from Will Parkinson, so enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win a $20 Dreamspinner Press Gift Card and an... Continue Reading →

Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week!

Cheers, everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by to see what we have in store for you in the coming week here at The Novel Approach. We've a whole slew of great guests coming to visit us, including our next author feature on the Countdown to GayRomLit 2015 tour, so sit back, relax, and wait... Continue Reading →

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