Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: ‘Til Death Do Us Part Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages At a Glance: This is a gripping emotional story of two men who thought all was lost; then a miracle brings them back together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Sam Miller-Greene are living the dream. They love their... Continue Reading →
Title: Brass Rags Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 30 Pages At a Glance: JL Merrow takes the reader on a humorous little romp back in time. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In early twentieth century England, a good valet can be damned hard to come by -- at least, when one’s requirements are... Continue Reading →
Title: In His Line of Work Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 27 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean created a story that was straightforward and to the point, easy to follow, and a teaser because I wanted to hear more about Deuce and Trip— I really liked it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Deuce Pettigrew... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Desmond and Garrick: Book Two) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: A direct sequel to the first book, the ending is sure to please. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: As the vain and self-absorbed poets continue their campaign of destruction in Dryden Abbey, Garrick finds himself struggling... Continue Reading →
Title: Penalty Shot (Hat Trick: Book Three) Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 344 Pages At a Glance: My favorite book of the series wraps things up nicely with Simon and Alex as they finish their college careers together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Life has a sneaky way of checking you into the... Continue Reading →
Title: All a Steer Can Do Is Try Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 34 Pages At a Glance: Good for a short read but could have been better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Clifford Ames is almost forty years old, and his ever-patient dog, Bambi Turgelson, is his only friend. Why? Because his... Continue Reading →
Title: Make the Right Choice (The Love Wins Collection) Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 110 Pages At a Glance: In a genre filled with angsty drama and stormy relationships, Make the Right Choice is sunshine and a breath of fresh air. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Matt Blackwood never set out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Linhart’s Beautiful Beast Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: A beautiful and difficult story of a forbidden love that kept me reading to see how Joe and Christophe would survive. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The Great North, Quebec, 1934. Joe Vega, the Beast, has been locked up... Continue Reading →
Title: Where There’s Smoke (Djinn: Book Two) Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: A short book that nicely continues to add to the story in the first. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: After Dale Edinger’s eccentric aunt passed away, she left him with a house full of clutter mixed... Continue Reading →
Title: Greater Love Hath No Man Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean has a unique way of writing that keeps you mesmerized throughout this story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Trevalyan came from a long line of men who served the British Crown with their gift of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Grateful for You Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 33 Pages At a Glance: If you enjoy those feel good kinda short stories, then this one is for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jared Gillespie left the family farm five years ago because Walt Schneider cheated on him. With a woman.... Continue Reading →
Title: It’s a Wonderful Afterlife Author: John Amory Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: It’s a Wonderful Afterlife is a short, sweet and to the point story with a magical twist that, brief though it is, packs an emotional punch. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Workaholic Logan rests only one day... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and Pain Author: WS Long Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 45000 Words At a Glance: Overall, a well done mystery/romance! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to Love and Murder After their too-thrilling courtship that included capturing his former lover's killer, Jake Chandler has started a new life for himself with FBI agent Xavier. Living... Continue Reading →
Title: Desmond and Garrick (Book One) Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: Another fantastic historical YA fantasy from Hayden Thorne. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: It’s 1815. Garrick Mortimer is a scholar extraordinaire, an underemployed and starving genius, who agrees to sign on as tutor to Desmond Hathaway,... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Wave - Tuscaloosa Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 51 Pages At a Glance: As a heart-warming love story, Heat Wave: Tuscaloosa hits the spot. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Ethan is a grad student stuck in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the summer. Though he’s thrilled about his teaching assistant position at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Found on Lindisfarne Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 35 Pages At a Glance: Who wouldn’t like a lovable dad, a precocious almost-teen, and a Viking? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When single father Chris meets a Viking re-enactor on Lindisfarne, he thinks it’s the perfect recipe for a holiday fling --... Continue Reading →
Title: Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Lester “Les” McCoy is a retired cowboy who now lives in the city, working days at the Ranch and Feed. He loves his country music. Not... Continue Reading →
Title: What’s In Your Box? (Djinn: Book One) Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 46 Pages At a Glance: Short story with a djinn, a vet with PTSD, and some cute moments. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Dale Edinger has just inherited a house from his aunt. It's a good thing too because traumatic shoulder damage... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Hayden Thorne today, with an excerpt and giveaway of her latest re-release Desmond and Garrick: Book One, a young adult Regency vampire coming-of-age novel, infused with more than a little humor. Be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy... Continue Reading →
Title: An Island, Lost Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: I feel this author tried to accomplish too much in the short amount of space he used for the story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Clint is travelling on a small Cessna Citation over the Pacific. When the plane... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack in the Green Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 24 Pages At a Glance: While slightly confusing at times, this is an interesting story with a couple of surprising twists. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 1920s England, class distinctions still hold sway, and the old pagan traditions are far from forgotten.... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Hayden Thorne today, with an excerpt and giveaway of her newest book The Golem Upstairs, sequel to Sheridan Diggins and the Dead Horde. To enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the new book, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! BLURB: Book 2 of the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Courage to Heal Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Courage to Heal piqued my interest in the characters and the story, and kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Former U.S. Army Sergeant Wade Carter returned from Afghanistan a broken man. Permanently injured and weighed down with... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Hayden Thorne today with an excerpt from her new Young Adult novel Ansel of Pryor House. Hayden's also giving one reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Good luck! Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Ansel Tunnicliffe has lived a... Continue Reading →
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