Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Thanks so much to The Novel Approach for having me today! Since I’m kicking off our mini blog tour, I thought I’d talk about the Heartsville series and how it came into fruition. As a reader, I love to read a range of book lengths—everything from 9-page short stories to epic fantasy tomes. At the... Continue Reading →
BLURB: Deputy Roman Charsguard survived Afghanistan where he lost his best friend—his K-9 handler James. Roman was a military dog until two years ago when he developed the ability to shift into a human. It’s not easy to learn how to be a man. He found a place to live in Mad Creek, a haven... Continue Reading →
Title: Bare for You (Outback Skies: Book Three) Author: Lexxie Couper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 111 Pages At a Glance: Bare for You is an entertaining story of love in the outback. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Not all cowboys ride horses. Jeremy Craig is on the cusp of being named the deputy prime minister... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Awake Author: Kage Alan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 84 pages At a Glance: True romance, fantasy, and comfort food all packed into eighty-four pages makes for the perfect combination and a great story! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Imagine waking up in a place you can’t remember, with a face you don’t recognize, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Arena (Lionhearts: Book Four) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 146 Pages At a Glance: The book starts off strong, but some parts were too much of a stretch. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: He will fight for the one he loves, no matter what it takes. Cesare Bianco is a shifter without... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Ethan Stone to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for the new novel in the Flesh series, Closing Ranks. Giveaway Details: Ethan will be giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky commenter on the tour. Be sure to leave a thoughtful comment on each stop... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 296 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some flaws, this was a gorgeously written love story. Blurb: It’s taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his head around being gay. Growing up in a small town in Georgia, hasn’t prepared him for the more liberal... Continue Reading →
Title: First Steps Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance: First Steps is a tooth-achingly sweet romance. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Abandoned by his partner in the wilds of Alaska, Peter is pretty much at the end of his rope. He has a cabin falling down around his ears,... Continue Reading →
Cowboys, Drakyl, Vampyr…and Things That Go Bump in the Night In Montana there’s a ranch you might want to steer clear of. The men there are nice enough, especially the younger cousins, but these cowboys have a bit of a secret. They aren’t quite human. Have your attention? Humans, see, live blissfully unaware of a... Continue Reading →
We at The Novel Approach are so pleased to have been able to play a role in the Queer Romance Month celebration. Today we bring you the one and only Amy Lane. Enjoy! This mini-interview with Amy Lane is brought to you in support of Queer Romance Month. QRM runs throughout October, celebrating love stories... Continue Reading →
Title: Bent Arrow Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press Pages/Word Count: 82 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this book, and I especially liked the setting. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Sometimes curves in the road take you right where you belong. Luther Almond’s life working the Bakken oil field is perfect—short-lived jobs, temporary housing,... Continue Reading →
Title: Devotion (Forbes Mates: Book One Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Devotion is a solid story that shows us the connection between destined mates, not just the lust but also the love. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Finley Cooper is tired of waiting for his destined mate... Continue Reading →
Title: Emily’s Magical Bejeweled Codpiece Author: B. Snow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: I’m giving this short story a high recommendation for those who have a quirky sense of humor. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Tom, museum curator and expert in Renaissance jewelry, doesn’t think his boyfriend Peter is “The One.”... Continue Reading →
Today we're please to welcome author Anna Butler to TNA on the Heart Scarab blog tour. Enjoy Anna's interview and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win one of the following prizes: *a copy of my novella, FlashWired (epub, mobi or pdf) on every stop... Continue Reading →
Title: Stand and Deliver Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 102 Pages At a Glance: A lusty and erotic guilty pleasure read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A tale of dark, dangerous highwaymen and the man they take captive. When Lucien Mayer, 14th Earl of Ravensberry is taken hostage by a gang of highwaymen,... Continue Reading →
Title: Without a Net Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 266 Pages At a Glance: Without a Net just needed a bit more attention to details in order to work out a few inconsistencies in the story. Blurb: Oliver Robertson has been assigned to go undercover in one of the shade clubs that litter... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunshine is Overrated (The Vamp for Me Series #3) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: An excellent addition to a fun and sweet series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Life with vamps is never easy. Abernathy Meyers is already mated to a vamp, Zebulon. It’s just too bad... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author A.M. Arthur today on the tour for her latest novel The World As He Sees It. Enjoy the character interview with Gabe Henson, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a Grand Prize Goodie Basket, featuring 1 signed... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone! Thanks to The Novel Approach for hosting us today. Kenzie Cade and I are thrilled to share the cover for our upcoming release, Prickly By Nature. As with the first cover for Prickly Business, book one in our Portland Pack Chronicles series, this one was designed by the fabulous Reese Dante. We love... Continue Reading →
Title: Submitting to the Darkness (Island Tales: Book Three) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Island Tales Press Pages/Word Count: 278 Pages At a Glance: This is an emotional journey of learning to live with blindness, and how love can help you see the way. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Three weeks after being diagnosed with acute glaucoma,... Continue Reading →
Title: Building Bonds (Kiss of Leather: Book One) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: A solid start to a new, contemporary BDSM series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kyle’s a natural sub who builds dungeon furniture, yet has no interest in BDSM. It takes a hunky Dom to show him just... Continue Reading →
Happy Fall! Those of you experiencing cooler temps, please send some south. While I have been relatively quiet on social media, I haven’t been idle. I’m pleased to say that my Tarnished series continues with a standalone spinoff, just released on October 16th. Beloved Unmasked takes place in New Orleans at the turn of the... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone! Give us a hand in welcoming author Santino Hassell to TNA today, on the kickoff for the Stygian blog tour. Enjoy Santino's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance at some great prizes, including: *A queer paranormal book pack *A "gothic" tote... Continue Reading →
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