Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author Isobel Starling dropping by TNA today to celebrate the release of her novel Sweet Thing in paperback format. We've got an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you, and there's also a chance for one lucky reader to win a print copy of the book, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: The Weight of It All Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 44 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of a few niggles, The Weight of It All is one of the most motivational books I've ever read. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: After being dumped by... Continue Reading →
Title: Sin and Tonic Series: Sinners: Book Six Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing and plot are outstanding, and it brought back many memories from the novels before. The mystery alone entrapped me with its suspense, danger, nail-biting tension and surprises. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Leta Blake stopping by today on the tour for her new release, Alpha Heat, the sequel to Slow Heat. Leta's chatting a bit about how Xan, a secondary character in Slow Heat, needed his own happily-ever-after. So, enjoy and don't forget to enter the giveaway below. Welcome, Leta! Thank... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to the Last Call! We're so pleased to have author Rhys Ford dropping in today on the Sin and Tonic blog tour. When I was offered the choice of ficlets to host, I thought it was going to be a difficult decision...but then there was Connor Morgan and Peanut M&Ms, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets of You Series: Sunshine and Happiness: Book Four Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 36 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Stellman's voice work is solid, and the characters are individual and distinct. The way Stellman resolves the tension, both the emotional and... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of the Ashes Series: A Metahuman Files: Classified Novella Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 107 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: For those of you lucky enough to have read Hailey Turner’s work, you know that she has a gripping style. The characters are so deep and complex that you are... Continue Reading →
Title: Swings & Roundabouts Series: The Power of Zero: Book Four Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 338 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I follow a few series and The Power of Zero is one that tops my list. I highly recommended it. Jackie Keswick can do no wrong. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow joining us today to celebrate a fresh-off-the-presses addition to the Plumber's Mate series, Lock Nut. She has such a great guest post to share with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details, including the prompt question, below. Welcome, JL!... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Maz Maddox joining us today to reveal the cover of her brand new novel, Heartache & Hoofbeats, book one in the Stallion Ridge series. Welcome, Maz! Let’s start with a character question: If you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got another fun one coming up, with lots of fresh new content to share with you, including some fantastic guests, an exclusive cover reveal, and some great giveaways too. And, of course, more reviews are... 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! Reesa Herberth... Continue Reading →
Title: summer Swap: Evan and Ty Author: J.D. Ryan Publisher: JMS Books Length: 44 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the San Francisco stuff, and the first half of Summer Swap was cute, but then it sort of fell apart. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: What would you do if you rang your best... Continue Reading →
Title: Consorting with Dragons Author: Sera Trevor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 295 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Consorting with Dragons is a wonderful, Cinderella-like story with dragons, intrigue, and courtly drama. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Lord Jasen of Grumhul, an impoverished young nobleman, has come to the Draelands to find a rich husband to help... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss Me Forever Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book 17 Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this was a cute and interesting read; though admittedly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Forever is too long to be alone. Professor Avery Cook... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Amy Aislin joining us today on the tour for her brand new self-published novel, On the Ice, book one in the Stick Side series. Amy is here to talk about her book's setting today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: On the Ice Series: Stick Side: Book One Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: Self-Published Length: 348 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the Ice is a sweet, well-written romance that made me smile. And, I’m so excited that it’s the beginning of a series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For college sophomore Mitch Greyson, determination... Continue Reading →
Title: All the Inside Howling Series: Hollow Folk: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 338 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Paranormal, Murder Mystery At a Glance: This book is a feast of shocking and inspired storytelling moments. It's been a long time since I have read a book that messed with my emotions so... Continue Reading →
Welcome to authors E.L. Reedy and A.M. Wade! They're joining us today on the tour to celebrate their new collaboration, Upon Broken Wings, published by Evernight Teen. They sharing some keen personal insight into their main character, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for details. Anatomy of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author ZA Maxfield joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Plummet to Soar, from Dreamspinner Press. ZAM is here to talk a little bit about why we should all remember to decompress and laugh a little bit when we can, and there's also a giveaway so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Killing Time in LA Series: Tom and Stanley: Book Three Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, Murder Mystery At a Glance: Victor J. Banis certainly delivers another great mystery in the Tom and Stanley series, and I’ll be looking forward to another installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Attitude Series: Bad in Baltimore: Book Three Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 210 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I don’t feel like I wasted time reading this book as it is still quite polished, but I’m disappointed it didn’t live up to its full potential. Reviewed By: Jenn... Continue Reading →
Title: And If I Fall Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 474 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Robin Reardon has a way of writing that draws the reader into an immediate and powerful sensation of being inside the characters she writes, even those who aren’t the main characters. This was never more the case... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kim Fielding joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Creature, book three in The Bureau series. Kim's here to chat with us about some of the research she did for her 1950s setting, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details... Continue Reading →
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