Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Blink Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: There is so much to think about in this book and Reed guides us with a gentle hand Blurb: Life can change in the blink of an eye. That's a truth Andy Slater learns as a young man in... Continue Reading →
Title: The Elevator Mechanic Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: A well done novella for anyone who wants a quick, sexy read Blurb: Quiet elevator installer Joe Taylor craves more stability in his career, but not in his personal life. Casual sex suits him, and when he meets... Continue Reading →
Title: Floodgates Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Michael Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 53 Minutes At a Glance: Michal Anthony did an excellent job narrating Floodgates Blurb: Tracy Brandt considers himself a lucky man. He has a wonderful family, good friends, and a dependable job. His love life, however, features a cheating ex... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Sue Brown on the blog tour for her latest release, The Next Call. Enjoy her guest post and then be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win some great prizes, detailed below. Good luck! When I submitted this story I knew I was taking a risk. It’s not... Continue Reading →
Title: Tidings of Comfort and Joey Down Under Author: David Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 67 Pages At a Glance: Begins with a cute and clever premise, but ultimately falls short Blurb: Seth Anderson thought he was a finalist in the Hot Jack cologne modeling contest for King's Department Store, but Sandy King, upon... Continue Reading →
Title: They Come by Night Author: Tinnean Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 340 Pages At a Glance: A fast paced, well plotted story that I did not want to put down Blurb: Imagine an Earth just a bit different from ours. It may be 2014, but in this world, normals unknowingly share the planet with... Continue Reading →
Title: Unfortunate Son Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 194 Pages At a Glance: This book missed the mark for me Blurb: Five years ago, Evan Day lost his lover in the Afghan sand, and in the fallout, he lost his military career and his family. With help from friends, he reinvented himself... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Rick R. Reed on the Blink blog tour. Enjoy Rick's article, then be sure to enter for a chance to win an e-copy of the book Dinner at Home via the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! On Writing What You Know “Write about what you know and care deeply about. When... Continue Reading →
I’d like to thank Lisa and the Novel Approach for hosting me on my blog tour for my recent release, Double Indemnity. Today, I’ll be talking a little about some of my favorite murder mysteries and give you an opportunity to win a free eBook copy of my novel. My grandmother was a huge Agatha... Continue Reading →
Title: WaterColors Author: Trina Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: A really good romance, with vivid characters, lots of sexy times, and a gentle humor Blurb: Phil Alcorn is a vivacious artist living a lonely life. He has hundreds of acquaintances, dozens of casual lovers, but few know his real... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lion and the Crow Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 144 Pages At a Glance: The Lion and the Crow is an excellent historical tale of love and bravery Blurb: In medieval England, duty is everything, personal honor is more valued than life itself, and homosexuality is not tolerated by the... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Garrett Leigh today, on the Rare (Roads: Book Two) audiobook tour. I asked Garrett to go through a bit of the audition process with us and to tell us what it was like to try and find the perfect narrator for the series, and as an expression of appreciation to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mechanical Chrysanthemums Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 90 Pages At a Glance: A mixture of genres that somehow work perfectly together Blurb: Hachisuka Narihiro is a pilot in the Shogun’s elite unit of musha-ki, robotic armor automated by steam and magic for the defense of Nippon in a slowly modernizing 19th Century,... Continue Reading →
Title: Still Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours, 19 Minutes At a Glance: As usual, Tristan James delivers an excellent performance Blurb: What happens when two men who have been together for seventeen years fall out of love? Sivan Cruz, a set director in San Francisco, and Walter... Continue Reading →
Title: Black John (Johnnies: Book Four) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: A book that is so rich in detail we can easily visualise each moment on the page Blurb: John Carey is just out of rehab and dying inside when he gets word that Tory, the guy... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome Sue Brown today on the Stolen Dreams blog tour. Enjoy Sue's guest post and then be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway that not only includes some outstanding prizes but will also be open to FIVE lucky winners! *Details Below Good luck! The One Where Sue Breaks the... Continue Reading →
Title: Shiny! Author: Amy Lane Narrator:: Tyler Stevens Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours, 15 Minutes At a Glance: Shiny! kept me engaged throughout Blurb: Will Lafferty and Kenny Scalia are both having sort of a day. Will gets fired for letting fifth graders read Harry Potter, and Kenny finds his boyfriend and his... Continue Reading →
Title: A Wedding to Die For Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: Once again, Xavier Mayne has won me over and entertained me Blurb: A Brandt and Donnelly Caper: Book Three When a high-profile gay celebrity couple asks two of the city’s most established vendors to provide cake... Continue Reading →
Title: Sauna Lover Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: The ending is tied up too quickly, too neatly, and with little conflict after the set up given Blurb: When Shawn Wells learns a planned development project threatens the quaint gay neighborhood of Trickstown, he jumps into action. This is his... Continue Reading →
Title: A Simple Romance Author: J.H. Knight Narrator:: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours, 36 Minutes At a Glance: Nick J. Russo does an excellent job of narrating Blurb: Skip thought he had it all: the fabulous husband, the great apartment, and the teaching job he’d always wanted. Even the cat... Continue Reading →
Title: The Right Words Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: I fell hopelessly in love with this book and can't wait for the next in the series Blurb: Escaping an abusive relationship left Luke Preston anxious and spouting panic-induced poetry. Desperate for a fresh start, Luke accepts a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Quality of Mercy Author: J.S. Cook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: A quick historical read, with unexpected revelations Blurb: The year is 1934, and disgraced federal agent Nathan Devereaux is escorting convicted felon John Banks to visit his dying mother. Banks is despondent, miserably ill with a heavy cold, and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Fight Within Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours, 7 Minutes At a Glance: Andrew Grey writes the stories and Andrew McFerrin bring them to life Blurb: Bryce Morton needs a change of scenery. Since his partner's death a year ago, he's become withdrawn and quiet, so... Continue Reading →
Title: Corkscrewed Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This book was simply delightful Blurb: Cary Talbot has found the perfect mark. Marigold Shelley is filthy rich, and her newly found grandson, Isaac Shelley, is poised to inherit her huge estate, complete with a priceless wine collection. Cary concocts... Continue Reading →
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