Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Wolfmanny Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, M/M/M and More At a Glance: I got the feeling throughout that the author really wanted to create a sense of the three main characters struggling to find the balance in their lives, but unfortunately, I found each chapter offered very... Continue Reading →
Hey all, and welcome to the latest edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Today DSP Publications author Xenia Melzer is here to give us a look at her new Fantasy release Ummana, book three of the Gods of War series, and she’s brought us a giveaway! But before we get to... Continue Reading →
Title: Spun! (Shamwell Tales: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 328 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were WAY more things I loved about this story than didn’t. And, Lord help me, I loved that adorable, costumed teddy bear! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With friends like these . . . An... Continue Reading →
Title: Vintage: A Ghost Story Author: Steve Berman Publisher: Lethe Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Paranormal, Ghosts/Spirits, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I’ve made my way through more than a few ghost stories over the years. As they go, this may just be one of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Premonitions Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 101 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: I’m not sure what it is, but I always find myself looking for the next Edward Kendrick story. Maybe it’s that his books are always easy reads, very entertaining, no matter what the subject, and the characters always... Continue Reading →
Entertaining Comes First Isaac Bashevis Singer famously said that the purpose of literature is “to entertain and to instruct, and only in that order.” We writers of gay fiction or gay romance have an especially heavy burden on the “instruct” side of things. Any time we are writing about gay relationships, we are touching a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author DJ Jamison and the My Anti-Boyfriend virtual blog tour. We've got an excerpt from the book to share with you, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out the details on how to enter. Welcome, DJ! Exploring Sexuality from Different Angles Every now and then, I like to sit... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Laurie Loft to TNA today on the virtual blog tour for her latest release, Love and Other Hot Beverages (such a fun title!). She's also got a great post to share, as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Laurie! Five... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Home (A Kind Of Stories: Book Four) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were funny moments, there were creepy moments, there were sexy moments. Recommended to those who like a little suspense and mystery in their romance. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Isaac... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy (The Mannies: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: God Bless the Dreamspun Desire category. The guaranteed happy endings are such a relief right now. I've really enjoyed knowing that lighthearted romance is on the menu as I dive into... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaded Chains Author: Jack L. Pyke Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Length: 102 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I highly recommend this short story! For fans of Pyke, you will recognize her talented wordsmithing capabilities, and if you are new to her work, you will appreciate the depth of feeling and solid time... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Liz Jacobs and the Abroad virtual blog tour! Liz is joining us today to give us some insight into her character Nick, so enjoy! Five Things Nick Misses from Home One: Zoya. It's not like he can't live without her. And she sometimes annoys him when she gets on his case about... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Leta Blake joining us today on the audiobook tour for Training Season (love Matty and Rob!), narrated by the talented Michael Ferraiuolo. She's talking about choosing the right book and matching that book with the right voice talent, and she's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Title: A Destiny of Dragons (Tales From Verania: Book Two) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy, High Fantasy At a Glance: IT'S HERE! And it's 400 pages of AWESOME!!!! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Once upon a time, the wizard’s apprentice Sam of Wilds got his happily ever after in the... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author SJ Himes today on the virtual tour for her latest release, Wolf of the Northern Star, book two in the Wolfkin saga. She's talking shifters with us today, and she's also brought along a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details in the Rafflecopter widget... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Lou Lambert Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I can recommend this book to anyone who likes western romances, and to those who like a little mystery with their hot men. Both the... Continue Reading →
Title: Chief’s Mess (Anchor Point: Book Three) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 291 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Chief’s Mess was not a great read, but not a terrible one either. Fans of the author will probably enjoy it, but I wouldn’t recommend it for new readers. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Anthony... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Hail (Carlisle Cops: Book Five) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fire and Hail is another favorite for me from the Carlisle Cops series. Andrew Grey brings some serious issues to the forefront: child abuse and endangerment, drug abuse and mental illness. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to the Coach's Challenge blog tour with none other than the author herself, Avon Gale. Welcome, Avon! Avon’s Top 5 Hockey Movies Ice Guardians This is a fairly recent documentary about the role of enforcers in hockey, and I highly, highly recommend it. Not only does it offer a fascinating glimpse... Continue Reading →
Title: Riding with Brighton Author: Haven Francis Publisher: Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I LOVED this book, you guys. It has a strong Ferris Bueller’s Day Off vibe, which was so fantastic and fun. And, reading it reminded me of reading Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Palisade (Lavender Shores: Book One) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published Length: 243 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Palisade is the perfect summer romance for someone looking for a light, slightly angsty love story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Confident businessman Joel Rhodes sees the small California town of Lavender Shores as nothing... Continue Reading →
Title: Pyresnakes Author: Tray Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 143 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Though not quite what I had expected, Pyresnakes turned out to be a fairly adorable, entertaining, and creative fantasy story, if a little on the short side. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: There is another world existing alongside the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Wanted Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Love Wanted is a superbly written story and left me happy and smiling, wishing for more. Always a good sign of a book worth reading. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When it rains, it pours. Not only has... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Marie Lark joining us today on the tour for her latest release, The Second First Date, from Loose Id. We've got an exclusive look at the songs that inspired both this and The First Morning After, and there's also a chance for you to win an e-copy of The... Continue Reading →
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