Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: When Everything Is Blue Author: Laura Lascarso Narrator: Michael Mola Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 1 minute Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: It really is a treat to listen to a narrator who does more than just read or heaps accent after accent on the ears. Mola conveys the... Continue Reading →
Title: Anthem of the Dark Series: Anthem: Book Two Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is suspenseful, intriguing, a little gory, and leaves not one clue as to who is behind the murders and why Daniel is the focus of a killer who will... Continue Reading →
Title: Life in Union Series: Summit City: Book Three Author: Ethan Day Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 257 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Life in Union is simply this: a sweet romance with a healthy side of humor and a soupçon of conflict to keep things real and remind us that into each relationship it's... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Anyta Sunday dropping by today on the tour for her brand new addition to the Signs of Love series, Pisces Loves Taurus. Anyta is here to introduce Beckett to us today, and she's also sharing a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Anyta! Oh... Continue Reading →
Hi, reader friends, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! It's GRL week, and we have two Featured Authors at the retreat stopping in. It's bound to be another fun one, with, of course, great guests and posts to share, along with some giveaways and... 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. We had some great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's open for entries, but hurry, some of these giveaways may be expiring soon! Joe Cosentino -... Continue Reading →
Title: Love in the Clouds Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 178 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sarah Hadley Brook almost had me, but I’m not gonna lie, I was disappointed in this one. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Rafael Patino has a great life in Rain Valley. He’s a teacher at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Challenge Me Series: Me: Book Four Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In the Author’s Note, readers get a feel for how passionate Kris Jacen is about the series. I’m definitely excited about the way this novel ended and am looking forward to the next story... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Neve Wilder stopping by today on the tour for her latest release, Center of Gravity, book one in the new Nook Island series. She's here to chat a bit about the inspiration for her characters and is also sharing an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway,... Continue Reading →
Title: Set Ablaze Author: KC Burn Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 48 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Darcy Stark keeps the listener on track even while the story meanders and sidetracks into directions that pay off only in very small ways. Buy this audiobook for the romance and... Continue Reading →
Title: Band Sinister Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 224 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Band Sinister is a delightful novel to lose oneself in. KJ Charles fulfills every expectation for her most faithful readers as well as any reader who might be new to her work but are the most ardent devotees of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Anna Martin dropping in today on the tour for her latest release, Lone Wolf, from Dreamspinner Press. Anna's chatting about her characters today and is also offering an excerpt and a giveaway, so be sure to check out all the details below. Welcome, Anna! Hi everyone! Thank you so... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Checks In Series: A Detective Heath Barrington Mystery: Book Three Author: David S. Pederson Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: Though some may find the pacing slow, I think it fits with the era. David Pederson does a great job with this classic murder mystery set... Continue Reading →
Title: Midnight Chat Author: Jo Ramsey Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 180 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: While there are some aspects of this story that could have been better conveyed, if seventeen-year-old-me had read it, I think that it would have been a good insight into others dealing with a friend... Continue Reading →
Title: A Springful of Winters Author: Dawn Sister Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored this amazing, heartwarming, gentle and poignant romance. The writing was outstanding, and Kit and Stephen touched my heart in all the best ways. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kit is a bit socially awkward.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Avery Giles dropping in today on the tour for her brand new debut release, Too Hot!. She's chatting a bit about the title of the book, as a matter of fact, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details too. Welcome, Avery! I’m sure... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Warrior Series: Club Whisper: Book Three Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: If you're looking for a fluffy read to pass the time, this could do the trick. But if you're looking for a book with a bit of depth, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Cowboy in the Crosshairs Series: Dreamspun Desires Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Some good, quick fun that is a very easy listen, in very capable hands, and from an author of many western romances. Bane doesn’t just... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Hayden Thorne, who's joining us today to celebrate the re-release of her fairy tale Rose and Spindle. She's chatting about the origins of the story and its tropes, and there's also a giveaway after the excerpt, so be sure to check out the details in the Rafflecopter widget below! When I first... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Layla Reyne dropping in today to celebrate the release of Craft Brew, the second book in the Trouble Brewing series. She's talking food today and is also offering up a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for details. Welcome, Layla! Food Battle – San Francisco... Continue Reading →
Title: Craft Brew Series: Trouble Brewing: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I loved this book even more than the first, and am now even more excited for the next one! Definitely hop on this series if you haven’t already! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Witchmark Series: The Kingston Cycle: Book One Author: C.L. Polk Publisher: Tor Books Length: 320 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Witchmark is a crunchy sweet paranormal fantasy steampunk lover's brain candy. I recommend treating yourself to it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Chance Ranch Series: Montana: Book Five Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 201 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Montana series is just one of many entertaining RJ Scott offerings. It has mystery, danger, drama, heartbreak, humor, along with many wonderful characters who have become loving couples. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Joe Cosentino, who's joining us today with a character interview he put together for the tour of his books Holiday Tales from Fairyland and its companion Tales from Fairyland. Joe is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an audiobook narrated by Joel Leslie, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
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