Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Falling Down Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall the story fell flat for me. Judging by other readers’ reactions, I’m in the minority with my opinion on this one—as always, your mileage may vary. But, Falling Down unfortunately wasn’t one of my favorite Eli Easton books.... Continue Reading →
Title: Face the Music Series: Replay: Book One Author: K.M. Neuhold Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: One of the things I liked the most about this story is how every book in the series seems to be taking place at the same time. I’m just speculating here, based on... Continue Reading →
Title: Daddy Needs a Date Author: Sean Michael Narrator: Steve Balderson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Steve Balderson has a way of performing stories that take you right into them. You don’t need to be lured in. There is a quality about his voice that... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author George Loveland to The Novel Approach today to celebrate the release of his latest novel, West Coast, book two in the Up in the Air series. George has answered a few questions and is sharing his answers with us, and there's a giveaway too, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Boys Series: The Solomon Mysteries: Book One Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Solomon Mysteries series has really good potential and lots of interesting characters. I’m all-in on this one! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Having risen through the ranks of the Baltimore City... Continue Reading →
Title: Velvet Author: Xavier Axelson Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: As historical fiction goes, this book hits its mark, and then some, but that simply wasn’t enough to make the novel sing. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When an irresistible discovery unravels the forbidden secrets of a man's heart, the... Continue Reading →
Title: Guilt by Association Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book Four Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 306 Pages Category: Murder Mystery At a Glance: With impeccable narrative instincts and characters I’ve grown attached to, Gregory Ashe seems incapable of a storytelling misstep. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Everything in Emery Hazard’s life is finally going well:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author V.L. Locey dropping in today on the tour for her latest release, Overtime, book four in the Cayouga Cougars series. She's here to chat about polyamory, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, V.L.! Hi there! My name is V.L. Locey... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Alex Whitehall and the Exclusive Cover Reveal of their novel Hard Truths, coming in October 2018 from Riptide Publishing The Cover The Blurb He can't have the family he wants, but he may get the love he deserves. Isaac didn’t expect to find love at his family’s Christmas dinner, but that was... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dangerous Art of Blending In Author: Angelo Surmelis Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: HarperCollins Run Time: 8 hours and 9 minutes Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: The Dangerous Art of Blending In by Angelo Surmelis is a powerful, own-voices story that is a fabulous addition to the LGBTQ YA space, and Michael Crouch’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Blaze Series: Phoenyx Pack: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 277 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mpreg At a Glance: I loved the pacing of this story and couldn’t get to the next page quick enough. The plot was different, and I loved how the main antagonist affected the pair’s relationship, both... Continue Reading →
Title: Ben's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book Three Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I loved this book. I love this series. Very serious issues are given weight, but they are balanced on the other end of the spectrum with acceptance, love, friendship, family and a whole... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the official cover reveal of Z. Allora's latest release, The Temple of Heaven, coming soon from Dreamspinner Press. Not only do we have the reveal to share with you, but there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details too! Thank you, Lisa and the Novel Approach, for allowing me... Continue Reading →
Title: Wight Mischief Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I enjoyed the story overall, it was definitely not my favorite by this author, and left me with a lot of unanswered question and an unresolved feeling on the mystery. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A ghost... Continue Reading →
Title: Creature: A Bureau Story Series: The Bureau: Book Three Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Length: 132 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Creature reminds us all that while we may be far from perfect, we still have the capacity to give and receive love. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Alone in a cell and lacking... Continue Reading →
Title: BFF Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Friends-to-Lovers At a Glance: All in all, BFF was a nice read, light and easy to get through. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: I’m about to do something huge, and it could change... everything. I met Matt in second grade, and we’ve been... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Julia Talbot dropping in today to celebrate her newest release, Night of the Living Manny, the latest addition to Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line. Welcome, Julia! Hey y’all! I’m Julia Talbot, and I’m here to chat today about Night of the Living Manny, my new paranormal category romance... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of Ari McKay to The Novel Approach today to celebrate the release of their new book, Blood Bathory: Absence of the Sun, book two in the Guardians of Gaia series. Ari is here to chat a bit about the book, and there's also a giveaway so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonshine Author: G.D. Penman Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense, Horror At a Glance: Moonshine was a great first time read for me from this author. I absolutely liked the historical feel and the 1920s verbiage—it really set the tone for the era of prohibition, speakeasies and bootlegging. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Day and Knight Series: Day and Knight: Book One Author: Dirk Greyson Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great buy, for what it is. If you like spy stories or procedurals with a twist, this is a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Medium Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 197 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: Bonnie Dee is such a consistent deliverer of historical romantic fiction, and The Medium is another strong addition to her body of work. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To win a heart, he must risk his soul… Cast out... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author J. Scott Coatsworth joining us today on the tour for his new novel, The River City Chronicles. We've got an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you along with a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Scott! About the Book Title:... Continue Reading →
Title: The World Traveler Author: Claire Castle Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I recommend this one for those looking for a simple but enjoyable read, because that is what this book is. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Charming Taylor Samuels doesn't expect his sister's video audition for the reality television... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Fight It Series: The Gods Made Me Do It: Book Three Author: Lisa Oliver Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Lisa Oliver has given a different take with the mythology of the world and some of the history, and weaved it beautifully into her story. I love seeing little... Continue Reading →
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