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Title: Out, Proud, and Prejudiced Author: Megan Reddaway Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I think, whether you’re familiar with the original or not, there are many fabulous things to enjoy about Out, Proud, and Prejudiced. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One’s proud, one’s prejudiced, and they can’t stand each other. Quick-tempered... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Beginning Series: Cascade City Pack: Book One Author: Rebecca James Publisher: JMS Books Length: 310 Pages Category: Not a winning read for me. If you are into werewolf stories, which I am, I would start with the River Wolf Pack series of books before reading this installment in the new series. Had... Continue Reading →
Title: Charlie's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book Two Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one, and I really, really, liked Joshua’s Rainbow. I highly recommend this book and this series, and if... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Megan Reddaway dropping in today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Out, Proud, and Prejudiced. Megan's chatting about remaking this Jane Austen classic, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welcome, Megan! Reimagining Jane Austen: Out, Proud, and... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! Over the course of the coming weeks, you might notice that I'm taking the schedule down a notch. We'll still have lots of great guests and plenty of reviews as well as some great giveaways, but... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a recap of all the 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 still open for entries, but hurry, some of these giveaways are expiring soon! TNA May... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Forever Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 279 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I didn’t end up loving this one, I had a couple of other little niggles that I left alone—but, meeting Pasha made it worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When you stand on the edge, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Watching and Wanting Series: Housemates: Book Four Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Lewis Carter Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t say this narrator was my favorite, but there wasn’t anything in particular that bothered me. He did a good job; he is articulate and his... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuma Prison Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase once again brings another historical erotic western to life. The story is a well written, quick read, with lots of emotion—love, guilt, jealousy, drama, harassment and choices that have to made. The characters are solid,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Little Side of Geek Series: Geek Life: Book One Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I adored this book. I’m talking read it twice, and probably going to read it a third. All I can say is, if you haven’t read it yet, why not?... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow joining us today on the tour for the re-release of her novel Wight Mischief with Dreamspinner Press. She's talking a bit about her island setting, and there's also a great tour-wide giveaway opportunity, so be sure to check out the prompt question and other details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: Rank and File Series: Anchor Point: Book Four Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 7 hours Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This return to NAS Anchor Point is a fine addition to the series. The fact that Nick J. Russo returns with it is also a very good... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Produced By: Border2Border Entertainment Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 90 minutes/3 episodes At a Glance: Each episode is provocative and representative of the varied themes and elements David taps into in his writing. Beautifully filmed and scored and well-cast, this is a recommended watch whether you’ve read the book... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhoades—Undeniable Series: Man Up: Book Two Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even if I never loved these characters, I understood their story and I was able to bring it full circle in my mind. I can still appreciate an author who is able to pull... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Charlie David and Natasha Balakrishnan joining us here at The Novel Approach today to tell us a bit about the television adaptation of a trilogy of stories from Charlie's novel Shadowlands. Welcome Natasha and Charlie! Hi all! I’m Charlie David and I’m happy to stop by here at The Novel... Continue Reading →
Title: Medley Series: Changing Lanes: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Medley was good but the constant drama, much of which felt over the top or unneeded, kept it from being as good as Relay for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sebastian Stewart was never Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones and Bourbon Author: Dorian Graves Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: This is an action packed, humorous, vicious, gruesome and twisted story that is amazing in its uniqueness. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Half-huldra Retz Gallows is having an awful day. First, he wakes up in the middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Explore with Me Series: With Me: Book Two Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 127 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a wonderful, relaxing read with a great plot and a satisfying development. I’d recommend it highly as a poolside read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The Army is the only... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Ana Raine joining us today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Captive Wings, book two in the Anima series from Dreamspinner Press. Welcome, Ana! About the Book Liberation from one master might mean enslavement to another. For centuries, the Kuro swan shifters have been the unwilling servants... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal of Beau Schemery's The 7th of Victorica, book two in the Gadgets and Shadows series from Harmony Ink Press. We've got an excerpt to share from the book as well, and there's also a giveaway with two ways to win some great prizes, including a paperback copy of The... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: Ballsy Boys: Book One Authors: K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This a casual-to-serious trope that's very nicely done. All in all, the plot was good, though I liked the second book more. I think Tank is my favorite character so far.... Continue Reading →
Title: My Fair Captain Series: Sci-Regency: Book One Author: J.L. Langley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: In the end, this book didn’t live up to what I know a well executed erotic romance can be. The -verse is functional, but it could have been so much more. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Through My Lens: A quarterly blog for Genre Talk Lloyd A. Meeker -- Through My Lens is just that – a glimpse of my thoughts, questions and opinions about writing craft issues, conditioned by my idiosyncratic worldview, my tastes, my perspective, my sensibilities. You’re in no way obliged to agree with me. In fact, I’m... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Shirley Anne Edwards joining us today to celebrate the release of her new book, Rage to Live. Welcome, Shirley! Let’s start right off with a book question: what’s your favorite scene in Rage to Live, and what makes it a fave? Shirley: One of my favorite scenes in... Continue Reading →
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