Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Diversion Series: Diversion: Book One Author: Eden Winters Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darcy Stark uses all of his talents to take this thriller to the next level, and keeps the listener involved with his exceptional vocal abilities. The... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Sidney Bell dropping by TNA today to share a fun chat with Duncan Rook, the cop who just so happens to be the love interest for Ghost in her latest Woodbury Boys novel, Rough Trade. Sidney also has a great giveaway to share, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
Title: That Turtle Story Series: Warmest Wishes: 2018 Advent Calendar Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 41 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: That Turtle Story is delivered in the fun style I’ve come to expect from this author, replete with witty banter, quirky characters (Nor’s co-worker, Gus, was also hilarious), and... Continue Reading →
Title: Strays Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: I actually started enjoying the story at about 30%, but sadly, that didn't last very long. I can't recommend the book since I didn't enjoy it, but I'm sure it'll be a good match for some readers. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Homecoming Series: Christmas Angel Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 79 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: L.A. Witt did everything right in this story, from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: August 1939. Roger Miller and Jack O’Brien have been close since childhood. By the time they realize... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author J. Scott Coatsworth joining us today on the tour for his new anthology, Spells & Stardust, a collection of previously released stories. We have an exclusive snippet from Avalon to share with you today as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Lane Series: Lighthouse Bay: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65k Words Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Christmas Lane definitely brought me some smiles and Christmas cheer. There were a few spots that felt a bit over the top when it came to the drama/conflict parts of the story,... Continue Reading →
Title: Quenched in Blood Series: Asheville Arcana: Book Three House Line: Dreamspun Beyond Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 228 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Pretty much all of the things I love to read combined into one enjoyable series. From the first book to this last book, the balance of paranormal, romance,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Olivier Bosman visiting The Novel Approach today to celebrate his recent release, Gay Noir. Olivier is sharing a snippet from the book with us as well as offering up the change for one lucky reader to win an eCopy of Gay Noir, so be sure to check out the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochrane to day to celebrate the release of a new novella in the Cambridge Fellows Mystery series, Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code. Charlie is here to chat a bit about adaptations and the casting game, so read on and enjoy! I remember when we watched “Saving Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deafening Silence Series: The Yakuza Path: Book Four Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: This story is no-holds-barred when it comes to betrayal and the war between the various mafia. The violence is gritty and gory and, in this case, the abuses revealed may... Continue Reading →
Title: The Haunting of Timber Manor Author: F.E. Feeley Jr Narrator: Tony Stone Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 27 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Just like with a written book, with audio there will be a few errors to ignore, but there comes a point when the errors are so numerous or... Continue Reading →
Title: Rough Trade Series: Woodbury Boys: Book Three Author: Sidney Bell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 496 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rough Trade is a gorgeous addition to this series of books. It’s every bit as gut-wrenching as I expected Ghost’s story would be, but through the painful journey of him becoming ‘real’, there... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Skylar M. Cates dropping by today to celebrate the upcoming release of her new holiday romance, The Christmas Lights Battle. We've got a teaser from the book to share with you as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry instructions too! Welcome, Skylar! About... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got more fun coming your way with, of course, some fabulous guests and posts to share along with some giveaways and a review or two as well, so stay tuned. Here’s a rundown of the... Continue Reading →
Seven years ago, this coming week, I claimed the domain name The Novel Approach Reviews. The site began without any real plan or focus, just me and a hodgepodge of reviews and random things I shared. But then, eventually, it became something so much more. The blog gained a focus and a purpose, and it... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a recap of the still-active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. There are a bunch of great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's open for entries, but hurry, some of them are expiring soon! TNA Book of... Continue Reading →
Title: Stuck With You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I always enjoy Jay Northcote's stories, and this one didn't disappoint. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Two clashing colleagues stuck together for Christmas--will opposites eventually attract? Patrick has been single since he broke up with his... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book One Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 121 Pages Category: Historical, Holiday Romance At a Glance: While there were a couple of little niggles that prevented me from becoming fully grounded in its 18th century setting, I enjoyed this sweet and emotionally effective love story as... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author E.J. Russell stopping in today on the tour for her brand new release, Vampire With Benefits, book two in the Supernatural Selection series. E.J. is here talking Ducks and Beavers today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welome, E.J.!... Continue Reading →
Title: Lone Star Author: Josh Lanyon Publisher: Carina Press Length: 84 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I truly did love this story. It was wonderfully romantic and had an awesome small-town vibe and nice holiday feel. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans's ambition to be a dancer... Continue Reading →
Title: The Agency Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Though the romance fell a little flat for me, the sleuthing of the story kept me engaged, and I found I really enjoyed their journey to uncovering the decade-old murder. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When runaway... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Amy Aislin joining us today to spread some holiday cheer and celebrate the release of her latest novel, Christmas Lane. Amy is here to reveal a bit about her character Zach, one of the MCs in the story, and is also offering a giveaway opportunity, so don't forget to check... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons in Cracking the Deadly Code Series: Cambridge Fellows Mysteries Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 110 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: This story is a treasure to read, and I highly recommend it along with the whole Cambridge Fellows series. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: St Bride's College is buzzing with... Continue Reading →
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