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We're so pleased to welcome author Annabelle Jacobs back today, with an excerpt from her new Dreamspinner title A Casual Thing. Enjoy this little tease from Patrick and Will's story, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-title from Annabelle's backlist, winner's choice. Good luck! I... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish the Land (Lang Downs #5) Author: Ariel Tachna Publisher: 220 Pages Pages/Word Count: Dreamspinner Press At a Glance: A fantastic ending to a wonderfully written and heartfelt series. Blurb: Seth Simms never wanted to be a cowboy, although to listen to his best friend, Jason Thompson, tell it, he isn’t one. He just... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing (Pandemus Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 75 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable read that I’d recommend if you’re sitting by the pool watching the kids or killing some time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When Duncan stumbles into a pharmacy in search of something to fix... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Grain Series: THIRDS: Book Five Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: August 3, 2015 Cover Artist: L.C. Chase Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always yields results, evident by his recent infiltration of the Coalition.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Casual Thing Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 138 Pages At a Glance: A Casual Thing turns complicated in a lovely and romantic way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Patrick Mason travels to Bristol to spend the summer with his brother, Ben. He’s cat sitting for the first two weeks while Ben... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author C.C. Dado today, on the Imposter in Zebra-striped Briefs blog tour. It takes a sense of humor to come up with a title like that, so I asked C.C. to chat a bit about that. And, there's also a chance for you to enter to win and e-copy of the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Enlightenment of Daniel (Sex in Seattle: Book Two) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Tommy O'Brien Run Time: 5 Hours and 11 Minutes At a Glance: The Enlightenment of Daniel is a great story, but the narration misses the mark. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Business tycoon Daniel Derenzo lives for his work... Continue Reading →
Title: Charlie’s Hero (Heroes: Book One) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A stories that shows family isn’t always just blood but those you choose to have in your life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Schoolteacher Charlie Matthews returns to his hometown, looking to regain a sense of community, reconnect... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Lane Hayes today, on The Right Time blog tour. Enjoy Lane's guest article and excerpt, then be sure to leave a comment below for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED Good luck! It’s fair to say most of us know at least one... Continue Reading →
Title: Prisoner of Silence Author: Derek Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 85 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Prisoner of Silence was an okay read for me. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: On a cold February evening, Robert Chambers gives a panhandler a significant amount of cash. That gift allows Matt Cosgrove to turn... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: Expect to be wowed by this book, and expect to smile for weeks after reading it. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: On the run from his old-blood werewolf family, Tim Dirus finds himself in Wolf's... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound to Fall Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: But Bound to Fall wasn’t the smooth glide that Jaime’s books typically are for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With so many fences between them and happily ever after, two men wonder if it’s worth opening the gate.... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Nic Starr today on the Charlie's Hero blog tour. Enjoy Nic's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance at a $20 Amazon or ARe Gift Card. Good luck! Adding a Dash of Culture Often my characters are doing the things most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Inside Author: Dawn Douglas Narrator:: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: Fire Inside is an emotionally charged novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: After ten years as an active duty Marine, Captain Eric Ramos is rejoining civilian life. His first job is chauffeuring, assisting, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Evac Author: Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Evac had such promise. However, a need to twist certain realities to produce a happy ever after really derailed this story from its initial trajectory. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: While on a mission in northern Afghanistan, Benji’s helicopter is shot... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly Business Series: Portland Pack Chronicles Authors: Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: July 27, 2015 Cover Artist: Reese Dante Add Prickly Business to Goodreads: Blurb: Some people might call Avery Babineaux a prick. He’s a hedgehog shifter from an old-money Louisiana family with a penchant for expensive shoes and... Continue Reading →
Title: Written in the Stars Author: Alix Bekins Narrator: Peter B. Brooke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: Peter B. Brooke IS FREAKIN AMAZING Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Bailey McMillan’s life is a mess. The general public blames him for his former employer’s nuclear pollution, resulting in professional... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiding and Abetting (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Nora Roth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 59 Pages At a Glance: A well written, exciting and tension filled mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When cynical forty-three-year-old police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he quickly learns there's more to Beau Toliver than meets... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Model Citizen did what the author intended, and has me on pins and needles to see what will happen next. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Oliver “Ollie” Petroskovic’s life as an international supermodel was heading in the right direction. He... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author EM Lynley today on her 24-Karat Conspiracy blog tour. Enjoy the teaser she's offered up, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter the tour-wide giveaway. Good luck! Blurb: Sequel to Jaded Precious Gems: Book Four Former Ranger turned FBI agent Reed Acton faces his biggest... Continue Reading →
Two weeks ago I saw a link on Facebook to a poll about M/M romance. I clicked it because I read and write the topic, so why not answer the poll? Only it wasn’t really a poll. It was a question. A pretty basic question: What do you want to see more of in... Continue Reading →
Title: Memory Author: Doug Lloyd Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: I was impressed by Doug Lloyd’s debut novel. Memory is at once a beautiful love story, and a powerful story of bravery and being true to who you are, even in the face of bigotry and hatred. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Up to Boil (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Tia Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 36 Pages At a Glance: Up to Boil doesn’t live up to Tia Fielding’s usual standards. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When plumber and builder Jordan Novotny goes to take a look at the home of the town’s openly gay,... Continue Reading →
Title: Dances and Cookies (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: The story offers much more than suggested by the blurb. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: After living hard in the big city, Paavo settles down in the country with a bakery and his cat. He tutors the... Continue Reading →
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