Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Ink and Shadows Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 11 hours and 8 minutes At a Glance: I definitely want more! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Kismet Andreas lives in fear of the shadows. For the young tattoo artist, the shadows hold more than darkness. He is certain of his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: CoolDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 181 Pages At a Glance: Despite the rushed ending, The Art of Hero Worship is a well crafted novel that explores relationships without labeling them. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Trembling on the floor, pressed beneath a row of seats in a... Continue Reading →
Title: File Gumbo (Roughstock: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 225 Pages At a Glance: What can I say?! Beau and Sam are just sweet, loving and very caring. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Beau is riding like the two-time champ that he is, but nothing is assured in the world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Elemental Love (Warlocks: Book One) Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 191 Pages At a Glance: Overall, I would highly recommend this book, and I am truly looking forward to more of this series from LM Somerton. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: An untrained warlock is a dangerous man to love. On his... Continue Reading →
Writing the Untrue Truth Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a story realistic. I don’t get upset if a reader tells me that they found something I’ve written to be inaccurate to the human experience. Not even if what I’ve written is something that happened directly to me. When an editor tells... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Hi, Moriah, we’re so pleased to welcome you to The Novel Approach today. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book. Moriah: Thank you for having me. I'm an author at night and a stay-at-home mom during the day, and I've been writing... Continue Reading →
Title: Patchwork Paradise Author: Indra Vaughn Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 262 Pages At a Glance: Another great story from Indra Vaugh. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Oliver and Samuel’s relationship is fairy-tale perfect. They share a gorgeous house in Antwerp, go out with their friends every weekend, and count down the days to their dream... Continue Reading →
Title: Hidden Attraction Author: Frank Malone Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 156 Pages At a Glance: Hidden Attraction is a book I can’t recommend. As always, however, your mileage may vary. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Mason Jennings Speed is what I know best. Speed has made me who I am. Speed has made me millions of... Continue Reading →
Title: Love is for the Living (Albion Rising: Book One) Author: Nicholas Kinsley Publisher: Forbidden Fiction Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: This might possibly be the greatest zombie book I’ve read. Ever. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The zombies have arrived, and Blaine needs to escape. He'd always thought of his London neighborhood as a place... Continue Reading →
Letting Everyone Have Their Say I know a lot of writers do the entire story from one POV, but I like to let both halves of a pair tell the tale. I like to get into both their heads and find out how they’re feeling, what they’re thinking. Or in the case of The Perfect... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Skylar M. Cates today, on the tour for her new novel, Close to You. Enjoy Skylar's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-book from her backlist. Good luck! Friends to Lovers: A Timeless Trope Quick:... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author RJ Scott back to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for the newest installment in the Montana series, The Rancher’s Son. Thanks for joining us, RJ! Let’s get right into the thick of things. Why Montana? What made you decide to set this series in Big Sky... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Heat & Native Tongue Author: Lucy Felthouse Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: This is a sweet love story, to be enjoyed in one evening, that boasts two very likeable characters who bring out the best in each other. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Their love is forbidden by rules, religion... Continue Reading →
Title: Star Power (Infamous) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: OnmiLit/ARe, LLC Pages/Word Count: 76 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Knight did a wonderful job of establishing characters, a setting, and a conflict which had me wanting to read on to find out how these hotties would find their happily ever after. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: They... Continue Reading →
Title: Haven’s Revenge (Caddo Norse: Book One) Author: Phetra H. Novak Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 300 pages At a Glance: A unique take on the shifter genre that was interesting, however, wasn’t for me. Blurb: Haven Naranjo is a proud Caddo Indian, with a frightening past. He was a mere fifteen year old boy when... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Annabelle Jacobs to The Novel Approach today, with an exclusive excerpt from her new romantic suspense novel, Chasing Shadows. Enjoy the teaser, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-book from her backlist (excl. Chasing Shadows). Good... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rhys Ford to The Novel Approach today, and to be closing out the Dirty Heart blog tour with the ninth and final Dirty Bit. And, not only are we bringing you the last scene from Jae's point of view, but there's also a special Surprise Giveaway to bring the... Continue Reading →
Title: Trailer Trash Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 340 Pages At a Glance: Not gonna lie, this story was nowhere near the upbeat end of the spectrum, but it was very real and definitely a worthy read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s 1986, and what should have been the greatest summer of... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleight of Heart (Morality of Magick: Book One) Author: Aisling Mancy Publisher: CoolDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 194 Pages At a Glance: Every moment of this story is a fantasy reader’s dream. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A vampire mage, a Romani young man, and a forbidden love that won't be denied. Lord Taliesin Solitaire was... Continue Reading →
Title: One Marine, Hero Author: EM Lynley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 254 Pages At a Glance: A good blend of a roller coaster romance and intriguing mystery that kept me guessing until the end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: He’s a hero to everyone but himself. Marine helicopter pilot Captain Jake Woodley struggles after receiving... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing Shadows Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: Chasing Shadows adds another tick to this author’s “Win” column. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jamie Matthews goes to Cornwall to find his missing brother. The police are convinced Michael drowned, but Jamie knows better. No way would Michael swim to... Continue Reading →
Join us in welcoming author Jamie Fessenden today. He's stopped by to give us a little bit of background on his occult mystery novel, Murderous Requiem. Enjoy! My novel Murderous Requiem is an occult mystery revolving around an ancient manuscript that appears to be a requiem mass from the Renaissance, written by the philosopher and... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Marie Sexton with us today to chat a bit about her new novel, Trailer Trash. I love this musical flashback! And there's also a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to check out the details for that below. Good luck! Hello, everybody. I'm Marie Sexton, and I'm here today to... Continue Reading →
Title: Sharing a Demon’s Bond Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 93 Pages At a Glance: A new twist, with Demons being added to the paranormal mix make, this installment is a learning experience for all. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little love bite: When the monster comes out of the... Continue Reading →
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