Title: Searching for My Killer Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 26k Words Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This sequel to Ghostly Investigations was a pleasant surprise for me. It’s nicely paced and fun to read, with plenty of mystery and a host of interesting suspects. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sequel to Ghostly... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Pins and Needles by A.J. Thomas ~ Narrated by Jason Riley
Title: Pins and Needles Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator: Jason Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 57 minutes Category: Contemporary, Legal Thriller At a Glance: This is a great book and a great narration; it’s everything a good book should be. The narration adds to the words and makes them even better. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: When Everything Is Blue by Laura Lascarso
Welcome to author Laura Lascarso and the When Everything Is Blue blog tour! We're so pleased to have Laura with us today to chat about the book. As an additional treat, Laura is also offering one lucky reader on the tour the chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Waking Oisin by Grace Kilian Delaney
We're so pleased to have author Grace Kilian Delaney joining us today on the Waking Oisin blog tour. Grace is here today to talk about character development, and there's also a giveaway for you, so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welcome, Grace! Hi Everyone! Grace Kilian Delaney here! A big... Continue Reading →
Review: Bromantically Yours by K.C. Wells
Title: Bromantically Yours Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 97 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story managed to keep the reader on their toes without falling into the terrible trope of issues that would be resolved if only the lovers would talk to each other. It was refreshing to encounter a story... Continue Reading →
Review: Heat Trap by JL Merrow
Title: Heat Trap Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Three Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 310 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you enjoy a good mystery/romance with quirky characters and humor, this series just might be what you are looking for. If you have already fallen in love in the... Continue Reading →
DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk and a Giveaway with Carole Cummings and Chris E. Saros
Hey, all! Thanks for joining us here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Today, Genre Talk is pleased to bring you DSP Publications author Chris E. Saros who’s come to chat about opinionated characters, different kinds of love, and her debut Mystery & Suspense release Semblance. AND she’s generously brought you a GIVEAWAY! So let’s get... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Dead Wrong by Gillian St. Kevern
We're so pleased to have author Gillian St. Kevern dropping in today on the tour for her latest release from NineStar Press, Dead Wrong, book four in the Thorns and Fangs series. She's here to chat about musical inspiration today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out the entry details at... Continue Reading →
Review: Hard Bitten by M.K. York
Title: Hard Bitten Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Overall this book was fantastic. Another compelling read that I absolutely could not put down. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Rule number one: hands off the witness As a newbie public defender, Mark Eliades is stuck defending DUIs.... Continue Reading →
Review: Barricade by Lindsey Black
Title: Barricade Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Netherwood Press/Kindle Unlimited Length: 342 Pages Category: Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian At a Glance: This post-apocalyptic tale was surprising and not at all what I am used to. I’m so glad I gave it a try, and recommend it for others who enjoy this genre. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The Barricade is... Continue Reading →
Review: Promise Me We’ll Be Okay by Nell Iris
Title: Promise Me We’ll Be Okay Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 92 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sweet and earnest, Promise Me We’ll Be Okay is a feel-good, second chances story that scores all the sentimental romantic points. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What do you do when your past comes knocking? Six... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt: Cowboy in the Crosshairs by BA Tortuga
We're so pleased to share this exclusive excerpt with you from BA Tortuga's brand-spankin'-new Dreamspun Desires novel, Cowboy in the Crosshairs. Enjoy! About the Book Cowboy in the Crosshairs A Turquoise, New Mexico Story Once upon a time, a prince lived in a magical kingdom called Turquoise, New Mexico. Well, really, TJ is a small-town... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Meet Kyle from The Pick Up by Allison Temple
We're so pleased to welcome author Allison Temple and The Pick Up blog tour to The Novel Approach. The Pick Up is book one in the Up Red Creek series from Riptide Publishing, and Allison is here today to introduce us to Kyle, who moves back to his hometown with his princess-obsessed six-year-old daughter Caroline. He doesn’t... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Welcome, friends, to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got a full week of fresh and fun new content to share with you, including a new installment of DSPP's Genre Talk, more great guests and giveaways and, of course, lots more reviews, so be sure... Continue Reading →
Giveaway Recap: February 26th through March 2nd
Hi, my fellow pathological readers! Welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. We had lots of goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's still open for entries, but hurry, because some of these giveaways expire at... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Palisade by Rosalind Abel ~ Narrated by Kirt Graves
Title: The Palisade Series: Lavender Shores: Book One Author: Rosalind Abel Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The voice of Kirt Graves is perfect for this book. He has a soft, gentle way that is both endearing and exciting. He manages to convey the... Continue Reading →
Review: Hearts Under Fire by Kelly Wyre
Title: Hearts Under Fire Series: New Amsterdam: Book One Author: Kelly Wyre Publisher: LT3 Press Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The characters are well-written, their emotions and scars deftly handled, and the ending was mostly satisfactory, but overall, there was just something that didn’t appeal to me. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Review: Semblance by Chris E. Saros
Title: Semblance Author: Chris E. Saros Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 230 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading Chris E. Saros, and Semblance was a fairly good read. The pace and writing are good, and the plot isn’t too complicated but definitely has grit. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Drake isn’t... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Forsaken by J.R. Gray
Welcome to author J.R. Gray and the blog tour for his new novel, Forsaken, the story of a man raised in a religious community who must reconcile the relationship between his sexuality and his faith before he can build a relationship with the man he's fallen in love with. Titus is a great character, and... Continue Reading →
Apocalypse Alley: A Guest Post and Giveaway with Author Don Allmon
We're so pleased to have author Don Allmon dropping in today on the tour for his latest release, Apocalypse Alley, book two in the Blue Unicorn ~verse from Riptide Publishing. He's sharing some factoids—some that made it into the book, some that didn't—and a giveaway today, so be sure to check out all the details... Continue Reading →
Review: Tied to Home by Silvia Violet
Title: Tied to Home Series: Ames Bridge: Book Three Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: I enjoyed this one, not my favorite, but that is my opinion only and I still highly recommend it for the romance and the interesting storyline. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Luke... Continue Reading →
Review: Healing by Stevie Woods
Title: Healing Author: Stevie Woods Publisher: MLR Press Length: 63 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: All in all, this was an enjoyable little suspense novella with an intriguing political subplot. Even though it felt a little unfinished to me, I would still recommend if you’re looking for a quick read. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Interview and Giveaway: Skater Boy by A.E. Wasp
Lisa: Welcome to author A.E. Wasp and the blog tour for her new novel, Skater Boy, book four in the Hot Off the Ice series. A.E., let’s start things off with you telling us something about yourself that most people don’t know. AE: I’m such an open book. I’m sure people on Facebook wish they... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Where Death Meets the Devil by L.J. Hayward
We're so pleased to have author L.J. Hayward joining us today on the tour for her new novel, Where Death Meets the Devil, from Riptide Publishing. L.J.'s talking pantsing today (no, not that kind, the writerly kind!), and she's also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end.... Continue Reading →

