Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow joining us today on the tour for the re-release of her novel Wight Mischief with Dreamspinner Press. She's talking a bit about her island setting, and there's also a great tour-wide giveaway opportunity, so be sure to check out the prompt question and other details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock Nut Series: The Plumber's Mate Mysteries: Book Five Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 346 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: With a dash of romance, a touch of tenderness and heaps of fun, Lock Nut is sure to resonate with fans. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Tom Paretski, plumber with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Produced By: Border2Border Entertainment Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 90 minutes/3 episodes At a Glance: Each episode is provocative and representative of the varied themes and elements David taps into in his writing. Beautifully filmed and scored and well-cast, this is a recommended watch whether you’ve read the book... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhoades—Undeniable Series: Man Up: Book Two Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even if I never loved these characters, I understood their story and I was able to bring it full circle in my mind. I can still appreciate an author who is able to pull... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Charlie David and Natasha Balakrishnan joining us here at The Novel Approach today to tell us a bit about the television adaptation of a trilogy of stories from Charlie's novel Shadowlands. Welcome Natasha and Charlie! Hi all! I’m Charlie David and I’m happy to stop by here at The Novel... Continue Reading →
Title: Medley Series: Changing Lanes: Book Two Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Medley was good but the constant drama, much of which felt over the top or unneeded, kept it from being as good as Relay for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sebastian Stewart was never Mr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bones and Bourbon Author: Dorian Graves Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy At a Glance: This is an action packed, humorous, vicious, gruesome and twisted story that is amazing in its uniqueness. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Half-huldra Retz Gallows is having an awful day. First, he wakes up in the middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Explore with Me Series: With Me: Book Two Author: Kris Jacen Publisher: MLR Press Length: 127 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a wonderful, relaxing read with a great plot and a satisfying development. I’d recommend it highly as a poolside read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: The Army is the only... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Ana Raine joining us today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Captive Wings, book two in the Anima series from Dreamspinner Press. Welcome, Ana! About the Book Liberation from one master might mean enslavement to another. For centuries, the Kuro swan shifters have been the unwilling servants... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal of Beau Schemery's The 7th of Victorica, book two in the Gadgets and Shadows series from Harmony Ink Press. We've got an excerpt to share from the book as well, and there's also a giveaway with two ways to win some great prizes, including a paperback copy of The... Continue Reading →
Title: Rebel Series: Ballsy Boys: Book One Authors: K.M. Neuhold and Nora Phoenix Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This a casual-to-serious trope that's very nicely done. All in all, the plot was good, though I liked the second book more. I think Tank is my favorite character so far.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Perfect Whore Series: Storm and Lightning: Book One Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 200 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: In spite of a personal niggle that threw the pacing out the window, there were many things to like about The Perfect Whore. I will be looking for the next installment... Continue Reading →
Title: My Fair Captain Series: Sci-Regency: Book One Author: J.L. Langley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: In the end, this book didn’t live up to what I know a well executed erotic romance can be. The -verse is functional, but it could have been so much more. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Through My Lens: A quarterly blog for Genre Talk Lloyd A. Meeker -- Through My Lens is just that – a glimpse of my thoughts, questions and opinions about writing craft issues, conditioned by my idiosyncratic worldview, my tastes, my perspective, my sensibilities. You’re in no way obliged to agree with me. In fact, I’m... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Shirley Anne Edwards joining us today to celebrate the release of her new book, Rage to Live. Welcome, Shirley! Let’s start right off with a book question: what’s your favorite scene in Rage to Live, and what makes it a fave? Shirley: One of my favorite scenes in... Continue Reading →
Title: I Heart Boston Terriers Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator: Tom Askin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a quick listen and a fine effort on the narrator’s part, so if you enjoy a good Rick Reed romance, you’ll really enjoy this book too.... Continue Reading →
Title: Unforgivable Series: Accidental Roots: Book Six Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 235 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Elle Keaton really outdid herself with Unforgivable. It’s a well-structured mystery that leads to an unsolved crime, but, most of all, this truly is a superb May/December romance. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Witchbane Author: Morgan Brice Publisher: Darkwind Press Length: 275 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: An engaging and interesting, fast paced paranormal suspense plot, kept me on my toes. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Seth Tanner and his brother Jesse's fun evening debunking local urban legends ends with Jesse's gruesome murder. Seth vows revenge on... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Sarah Black, who's here today to celebrate the release of her new novella, War Paint, the latest addition to Dreamspinner Press's States of Love house line! Georgia Guitars and Southern Rock Does Georgia have a bit more musical soul than the rest of the country? Maybe Detroit or New Orleans can claim... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author TA Moore dropping by today on the tour for her new novel, Stone the Crows, book two in the Wolf Winter series. We have an exclusive fairy tale ficlet to share with you today as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget at... Continue Reading →
Title: War Paint Series: States of Love: Book 39 Author: Sarah Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bottom line? War Paint was a quick, angst-free, fun read, and I adored it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: There’s an art to love. Mural artist Ben has come from Tel Aviv to... Continue Reading →
Title: Restraint Series: Power Exchange: Book Four Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 354 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, BDSM At a Glance: I definitely recommend Restraint for all those familiar with the Power Exchange series. Rose is an eloquent and descriptive writer and has a way of making her characters real. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dust Feast Series: Hollow Folk: Book Three Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 498 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal, Teen Fiction At a Glance: The pivotal climactic scene in this installment of the Hollow Folk series is vividly choreographed, and the newest twist promises to lead to some fruitful storytelling in Ashe's more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Infamous Author: Jenny Holiday Narrator: Michael Fell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Fell has an amazing voice and did an excellent job with this book. I don't think I need to say anything more about his work, because he truly blew me away... Continue Reading →
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