Where Fiction and Reality Meet
New Year’s Resolution: So You Want To Be a Writer Happy New Year! If you’re reading this book blog, one of your New Year’s resolutions must be either starting to write or improving your writing -- unless you’re a writer who’s already perfect, but I have yet to meet that person. In my latest book,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kate Sherwood and the Long Shadows blog tour to TNA today. Kate's talking about casting characters in the book and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Kate! Casting I’m not a terribly visual person (as I’m sure all cover artists... Continue Reading →
About the Book Coming January 2017 from NineStar Press Colin Page, eighteen-year-old community college student, apple polisher and all-around goody-goody, has a secret. He sees things that aren’t there. Unfortunately, the Doc Martens on the floor of the mail vestibule in his apartment building really are there and attached to a dead body. Hunkered over... Continue Reading →
As our Blogiversary Celebration month comes to a close, I can't think of any group I'd rather spend the day with more than Roan, Dyl, Holden, Scott, Tank, Fiona, and Grey. My gratitude to Andrea Speed for whipping up this little ficlet at literally a moment's notice, and for offering to share it with all... Continue Reading →
Thanks so much to author K-lee Klein for joining in our Blogiversary Celebration. She's offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the three books in her Welcome to Loveland series, Lucky in Loveland, Lost in Loveland, and Mistletoe Reunion in Loveland. Good luck! a Rafflecopter giveaway https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js
Title: The Virgin Manny (The Mannies) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 228 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Virgin Manny is the perfect light-hearted way to finish out 2016 and start over with a fresh palate. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Growing up and falling in love... Sometimes family is a blessing... Continue Reading →
Title: Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Tristan Wright Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 45 minutes Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Mr. Miggles is another holiday hit. I was so pleased with both the story, and the performance. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Toby Kincaid loves being the junior librarian in... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I hope we see much more of this town and this couple—it would really be a treat! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ryder Waites will do anything to keep the tiny town of Gallows Grove, Kentucky,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rayna Vause to TNA to help us celebrate not only our 5th anniversary but the upcoming release of her new novel, Extrasensual Perception. We have an exclusive excerpt to share with you, as well as the chance to win an e-copy of the book upon its January 15th release. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
It Is Hard Not to Kill You’d think it would be pretty easy but you know, murder is a tasty, tasty thing when writing. I like a dead body. Not going to lie. So when I was somewhat challenged to write a contemporary—mostly challenged to write one—my first thought was… well, fuck it… I need... Continue Reading →
Title: In Enemy Hands Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A fascinating new world from M.A. Church. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Two very different civilizations—one bathed in bright sunlight, and the other veiled in shadow. Bad decisions, declining resources, and a king on the brink of madness force Prince... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Bodyguard (Haven Investigations: Book Two) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Lissa Kasey created more than a cliffhanger in Model Bodyguard. This book is gripping, action packed, and is a definite heartbreaker. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Things are going well for androgynous model Ollie Petroskovic,... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Months That Follow Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: MLR Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Mpreg At a Glance: I’m not usually a sci-fi fan, but this wonderful story had so many great elements that I was enthralled from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Can two Terran Alliance Marines come to... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Julia Talbot today for our 5th Blogiversary Celebration. Julia's here to chat a bit about her newest release, Jackass Flats, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Julia! What is... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jeff Adams to TNA today, on the tour for his newest Dreamspinner publication, Love's Opening Night. We have a character interview to share with you this morning, as well as a chance to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: His Needs Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A short, sweet, and sexy romantic holiday hurt/comfort read. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When State Trooper Travis Kinslow is injured right before Thanksgiving, the only positive is that for once he won’t be working during... Continue Reading →
Title: Mistletoe Reunion in Loveland (Welcome to Loveland: Book Three) Author: K-lee Klein Publisher: Self-Published Length: 70 Pages Category: Holiday At a Glance: Sweet second chance story with a just hint of Christmas. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: ~Colorado's majestic scenery and creative community may be perfect for finding love, but life can change anywhere.~ Graham and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Christmas Wager Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: All in all, The Christmas Wager is a sweet Christmas tale that many will enjoy year after year—worthy of a reread despite a few fantastical moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: To discharge a debt to... Continue Reading →
About the Book Ryder Waites will do anything to keep the tiny town of Gallows Grove, Kentucky, from vanishing off the map—even sell his family’s whiskey recipe to Bluegrass Bourbon in Lexington. Hopeful that the larger company can provide necessary improvements to the distillery, Ryder aims ultimately to get Gallows Grove on the Bourbon Trail…... Continue Reading →
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Or what’s left of them. And let’s hope for something great in the coming New Year, yeah? Speaking of something great—today we’ve got the fab and first-class Anne Barwell joining us for Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Anne’s come to tell us about her new DSP Publications Historical/Mystery & Suspense... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Aisling Mancy joining us today to help us wind down our Blogiversary Month Celebration. Ash is sharing an excerpt from his novel Sleight of Heart, and is offering a signed print copy of the book to one lucky reader. You can find entry details below. Welcome, Aisling! Happy Fifth... Continue Reading →
Title: New Eyes Author: T.K. Paige Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 68 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and read something that just leaves a happy feeling, and this story did just that. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sometimes, all it takes to find what you need is to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Rose, Silent Snow Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun fairytale remix that takes the time to expand on the original. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: A huge bear at the door, a handsome, naked stranger in the snow, magic fish, enchanted beards – and... Continue Reading →
Title: Chose Pride (L’Ange: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Fans of this unique take on shifters will undoubtedly enjoy this story as much as I did. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest... Continue Reading →
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