Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Clouded Hell Author: J.R. Gray Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 300 Pages At a Glance: Any niggles I might have had about Clouded Hell were far outweighed by how much I liked this novel’s darker atmosphere. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: I survive on avoidance. Physical pain to avoid the mental. Disposable flesh to avoid relationships.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Danger in Bohemia Author: H.E. Kollef Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: Very well written, with a good pace, some surprises, and is a definite page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Will Mracek is forced to flee to Prague when he witnesses his boyfriend, powerful security magnate Jean Claude... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author J.R. Gray today, on the release day of his new novel Clouded Hell. Enjoy these five facts about Dante and Remi, and then have a look at the little tease he's sharing from the book. Blurb: I survive on avoidance. Physical pain to avoid the mental. Disposable flesh to... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Brandon Witt back today, on the tour for his new novel, Under a Sky of Ash. Brandon's done a character review with Isaiah Green, so enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-copy of a book from Brandon's... Continue Reading →
Title: A Life Interrrupted (2nd Edition) Series: The Life Series: Book One Author: Lynley Wayne Publisher: Self-Published Blurb: When tragedy strikes, will Dan and Travis be able to find their way back from a life interrupted? A chance meeting in a college bar brought them together. They were the unlikeliest of pairs: the geek and... Continue Reading →
Title: Bellingham Mysteries: The Boxed Set Author: Nicole Kimberling Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 461 Pages At a Glance: A little intrigue and a fair amount of humor gives the Bellingham Mystery series its flavor. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To celebrate the upcoming sixth book in the Bellingham Mysteries series, we're offering the first five... Continue Reading →
Title: Murderous Requiem Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 234 Pages At a Glance: Murder, mayhem, sex, love, this story had it all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jeremy Spencer never imagined the occult order he and his boyfriend, Bowyn, started as a joke in college would become an international organization with hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Title: Begging to Serve (The Hampton Road Club: Book Five) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 144 Pages At a Glance: Fun new characters with reappearances from old favorites. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A feisty, untrained Dominant shows up at Hampton Road. Could he be the right man who Colin’s been saving himself for? Submissive... Continue Reading →
Saying goodbye is hard and closing out a series is like having the next door neighbors you’ve been friends with for ten years, move away. You wish them well, but you miss them terribly. I am going to miss Patrick, Ken, Connor, Dan, Arik, and Reg so very much. The world I built in northern... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Susan Mac Nicol dropping by today on the backlist tour for her Double Alchemy series. Enjoy--because alchemy, everyone!--and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to win some books. Good luck! Alchemy and its place in the Double Alchemy series Lisa Horan asked me to write... Continue Reading →
Title: Pride Under Fire (Lionhearts: Book Five) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 157 Pages At a Glance: A stronger book than the last, with a fun, slightly quirky hero. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Will their passion burn out of control? Connor Wabsik's career as a firefighter is on the line after he punched out... Continue Reading →
Title: Under a Sky of Ash Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: I need everyone to read this book so that I can speak openly about it, because ALSDFJSLFDJLASJDF!!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: More than a decade after leaving Colorado to attend college and escape his past, Isaiah... Continue Reading →
Title: Jury of One (Lindenshaw Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 298 Pages At a Glance: Well written, well thought out, no stone left unturned—I highly recommend this book! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Inspector Robin Bright is enjoying a quiet Saturday with his lover, Adam Matthews, when murder strikes in... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to The Novel Approach for allowing me to guest blog about Dreamspinner Press’s release of my new novel, JOHNNY TWO-GUNS, on Friday, March 18. JOHNNY is my first collaboration with Dreamspinner, and I’d like to give a shout-out to the company’s competent and helpful staff. Now I’ll bore you with some stuff about... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochrane today, on the tour for her new novel, Jury of One, book two in the Lindenshaw Mysteries series. Enjoy Charlie's guest post and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Good luck! Where Authors Get Ideas If, as frequently happens, something funny—or out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Johnny Two-Guns Author: Mark Wildyr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The book wasn't what I expected. It’s a definite heartbreaking and heartwarming story, and I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When vacationing Denver architect Roger Mackie rolls into a quaint old trading post in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountain... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Pet Dicks Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Fast paced, silly and sweet, this novel is a delightful romp that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Old friends and business partners, Maitland Carter and Lenny Fritz, may not be the two sharpest pickle forks... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Desmond and Garrick: Book Two) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: A direct sequel to the first book, the ending is sure to please. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: As the vain and self-absorbed poets continue their campaign of destruction in Dryden Abbey, Garrick finds himself struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Heart (Cole McGinnis: Book Six) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (Early Purchase) Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Dirty Heart is a poignant and perfect end to Cole, Rick and Ben’s story. And a perfect beginning to Cole and Jae’s happily-ever-after. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Former LAPD detective Cole McGinnis’s life... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Ariel Tachna joining us today to chat a bit about her new novel, At Your Service. She's also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of a book from her backlist, so be sure to pay special attention to details below. Good luck! Je suis... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Keira Andrews to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for her latest novel, Beyond the Sea. Enjoy her guest post and then be sure to answer the prompt question below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of a book from Keira's backlist, winner's choice. Good luck!... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Let Go of Hope Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: A lovely romance starring mature characters dealing with real life challenges and insecurities. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Well-known artist Ellis Williams is in a slump and feeling all his fifty-three years. He's lost the joy which... Continue Reading →
Title: The Angel of 13th Street (2nd Edition) Author: Eden Winters Publisher: Rocky Ridge Books Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: The Angel of 13th Street gives you a good hit right to the feels. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Noah Everett shed his rent boy existence for a bar and helping young men get... Continue Reading →
Title: Pint-Sized Protector (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 97 Pages At a Glance: A sweet episode of this series that stars a shy cat shifter who has only known abuse, and the strong wolf mate who only wants to protect him. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Cayden... Continue Reading →
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