Title: Oz Series: Finding Home: Book One Author: Lily Morton Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: Oz and Silas left my heart in a shmoopy little puddle of joy. This book is every bit as hope-filled and touching as the series title, Finding Home, suggests. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Lucky Town: An Interview and Giveaway with Author Morgan Brice
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Morgan Brice joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Lucky Town, a new novella in the Badlands series. Welcome, Morgan! Let’s start right out with a book question: What’s your favorite scene in Lucky Town, and what makes it a fave? Morgan: I really love... Continue Reading →
Review: Cops and Comix by Rhys Ford
Title: Cops and Comix Series: A Murder and Mayhem Short Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Cops and Comix gave way to one of the best mystery series in Murder and Mayhem. Besides creating an entertaining mystery, Rhys Ford introduces two interesting characters who... Continue Reading →
Review: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas by Joanna Chambers
Title: Mr. Winterbourne’s Christmas Author: Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 108 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A little naughty and a little spice add to the sweet confessions and heartfelt moments of Mr. Winterbourne's Christmas. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Lysander Winterbourne has been living happily at Edgeley Park for the last... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal and Giveaway: All That Has Flown Beyond by Marina Vivancos
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Marina Vivancos' All That Has Flown Beyond, book two in the author's Natural Magic series. And there's a giveaway too, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for all the details! About the Book Add to Goodreads Release Date: December 3, 2018 Cover Design: Natasha Snow Natural... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Hi, fellow bookworms, 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 great guests and posts to share along with some giveaways and a review or two as well, so stay tuned. Here’s a rundown of... Continue Reading →
Giveaway Recap: November 12th through November 16th
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 couple of great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's open for entries, but hurry, they're both expiring soon! Lisa Oliver - A $20... Continue Reading →
Review: Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
Title: Better Not Pout Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Better Not Pout was a lovely start to my holiday reading season. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One hard-nosed military police officer. One overly enthusiastic elf. One poorly timed snowstorm. Is it a recipe for disaster?... Continue Reading →
Review: Fair Isn’t Life by Kaje Harper
Title: Fair Isn't Life Series: States of Love: Minnesota Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fair Isn’t Life is a sweetly awkward and enjoyable NA story. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: Luke Lafontaine survived the past year by not thinking about the father he lost, the dairy farm... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Better Not Pout by Annabeth Albert
Ho, ho, ho, everyone, and welcome to Annabeth Albert and the blog tour for her holiday romance, Better Not Pout! Annabeth is joining us today to chat a bit about the challenges of writing a standalone novel, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out all those details at the end. Enjoy!... Continue Reading →
Review: The Reluctant Ghost Whisperer by Neptune Flowers
Title: The Reluctant Ghost Whisperer Series: Barrow and Sparrow: Book One Author: Neptune Flowers Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 74 Pages At a Glance: While there was a unique twist on the whole “I see ghosts” concept, and there was quite a bit of humor, I struggled with connecting to Adam and Johnny’s relationship and... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: The Kinsey Scale by CJane Elliott
We're so pleased to have author CJane Elliott dropping by today to share an exclusive excerpt from her latest novel, The Kinsey Scale, from Dreamspinner Press. There's also a giveaway up for grabs, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for all the details. Welcome, CJane! Hello, all! CJane Elliott here to... Continue Reading →
Review: Out in the End Zone by Lane Hayes
Title: Out in the End Zone Series: Out in College: Book Two Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 162 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The plot of Out in the End Zone kept my interest, and the side characters were well-crafted. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Evan di Angelo is an upbeat, good-natured goofball... Continue Reading →
Review: Fire and Agate by Andrew Grey
Title: Fire and Agate Series: Carlisle Deputies: Book Three Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I like the way the Andrew Grey handled the subject of human trafficking and the ordeal Pavle faced. Grey makes you feel the emotional toll it took on Pavle and how it... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt: Bigger Love by Rick R. Reed
Welcome to author Rick R. Reed, who's joining us today to celebrate the release of his New Adult Contemporary romance, Bigger Love, from Dreamspinner Press! Rick is sharing an exclusive excerpt from the book with us today, so read on and enjoy. About the Book Truman Reid is Summitville High’s most out-and-proud senior. He can't... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Renewing Forever by Kelly Jensen
We're so pleased to have author Kelly Jensen joining us today on the tour to celebrate her latest release, Renewing Forever, book two in the This Time Forever collection. Kelly's doing a bit of a character introduction and discussing their names, and she's also offering up a giveaway, so be sure to check out all... Continue Reading →
Review: Mr. Frosty Pants by Leta Blake
Title: Mr. Frosty Pants Series: Home for the Holidays: Book One Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 281 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: The residual joy of Joel and Casey’s new beginning is the stuff of holiday romance, so give yourself the gift of a smile and read this book. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Review: Bigger Love by Rick R. Reed
Title: Bigger Love Series: Big Love: Book Two Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you’ve read and enjoyed Rick Reed’s work in the past, then you’ll surely love this story as well. Reed has such a descriptive flair and talent for setting a... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Prince of the Sea by Jon Michaelsen
We're so pleased to have author Jon Michaelsen joining us today to celebrate the re-release and new cover art for his mystery Prince of the Sea, also out in audiobook and narrated by Philip Church. Jon is sharing an excerpt from the book with us today, and he's also offering up the chance for three... Continue Reading →
Review: Criminal Past by Gregory Ashe
Title: Criminal Past Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Six Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 589 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Hazard and Somerset series is profound; from execution to engagement, it’s one of the best series I’ve ever experience and is, without a doubt, the best I’ve read this year. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Guest Post, Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Gold in the Clouds by Hayden Thorne
We're so pleased to welcome author Hayden Thorne back to The Novel Approach today to celebrate the re-release of her fantasy fairy tale Gold in the Clouds. We have an exclusive excerpt to share as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details! From the Author Gold... Continue Reading →
Guest Post, Excerpt, and Giveaway: Bound by Blood by Lisa Oliver
We're so pleased to have author Lisa Oliver dropping in today to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Bound by Blood, a spinoff novel in the Cloverleah series. She's sharing an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details. Welcome, Lisa!... Continue Reading →
Goodbye, My Friend
It is unfathomable to the human mind how time exists. It is such an obscure construct. That mere days can pass since you chatted with a friend, and in the blink of an eye, the snap of a finger, the tick of a clock hand from one second to the next, that person is remade... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
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 great 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 →

