Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Rhody & Brendan (Storming Love: Earthquake) Author: Diana DeRicci Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 76 Pages At a Glance: An interesting weaving—a disaster story with a shifter story—that begins an unconventional romance I hope we get to see more of. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rhody Witte is on his way to Alaska for two... Continue Reading →
Title: Fate Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 262 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, I found the whole “foursome” love angle wearying after a while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: One man, four lovers, and just ten years to choose one set the Hollywood stage in this hilarious coming of age tale of family, friendship,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gentle Kind of Strength Author: Kendall McKenna Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: A Gentle Kind of Strength is an okay story that one would not expect from such a gifted author. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A police K9 handler believes he's lucky when a romance starts with the local... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Canes & Coffee Beans Author: Saxon Hawke Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: An absolutely adorable feel-good Christmas story that will leave a smile on your face. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Christmas' biggest fan get his own taste of holiday magic? Asher Rye lives for happiness - for... Continue Reading →
Title: Children of Noah (Mahu: Book Nine) Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: A must read! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: A few months after the birth of his twins, openly gay Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa'aka and begins a temporary assignment to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes the six authors in the Storming Love: Earthquake collection from MLR Press today. Be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win a $30 E-tailer Gift Card. Good luck! Blurbs: 7/3 Gabriel & Avery by Ann Anderson Loneliness has been Gabriel’s companion for since his parents’... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Megan Linden today on her Serve & Protect blog tour. Enjoy Megan's guest post, and then be sure to leave a comment right here for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! It’s the Men’s World – But What About Women? With two main characters identifying... Continue Reading →
Title: Acting on Love Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 36000 Words At a Glance: A nice, short and sweet addition to this fan-favorite series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Brandon Alexander has risen to the top of theatre in Chicago, but when you reach the top, there’s usually only one way left to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prince for a Kingdom Author: Meg Harding Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 286 Pages At a Glance: A Price for a Kingdom held my attention thoroughly. It was fast paced and highly entertaining. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Ripped from his homeland, Adrian must fight to adjust to an entirely new way of life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 59 Pages At a Glance: Sometimes, we need a short book, maybe for an afternoon at the beach or a bath with lots of bubble. Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey is a perfect fit. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Even this grumpy bear can't... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Kimo & Mike Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: I loved it but it’s just too damn short. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Former competitive surfer and Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is in his element in his home state of Hawaii. But a ski trip... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Kimo & Mike Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: I loved it but it’s just too damn short. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Former competitive surfer and Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is in his element in his home state of Hawaii. But a ski trip... Continue Reading →
Title: Against His Orders Author: Lindsay M. Joslyn Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 91 Pages At a Glance: It's imperfections aside, I liked this novella as a purely escapist read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Just as Captain Logan Harris is about to secure peace for the Western frontier, the vengeful brother of his murdered lover... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Apart Author: Riley Long Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 118 Pages At a Glance: Riley Long did a good job of keeping the book focused on Billy and Ryder. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: A cowboy meets an up-and-coming rock star and faces his fears of falling in love. Playboy and up-and-coming rockstar Ryder... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowboxing: Arbor Heights Author: Diana DeRicci Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 176 Pages At a Glance: I simply enjoyed the book so much. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Wayne Hightower has lived with a secret since he was a teenager. Debilitating to relationships, his condition stands in the way of his father's ultimate expectation: Finding... Continue Reading →
ABOUT THE BOOKS: Jens & Elliot by Sara York (release date: 1/23/15): Jens Arnesen is only looking for a taste of the city, a place to experience Boston. What he finds is a sexy naked man who ends up being more than he bargained for. Elliot Matthews needs a place to stay until the storm... Continue Reading →
Title: The Green Man’s Bounty Author: S.A. Garcia Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: A worthwhile read, though the satisfaction came more from the exploration of rich traditions and the focus on traumatized, displaced children than from anything romantic or fantastical Blurb: Can a Druid accept Christmas by helping WW2 orphans?... Continue Reading →
Title: The Green Man’s Bounty Author: S.A. Garcia Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 68 Pages At a Glance: A worthwhile read, though the satisfaction came more from the exploration of rich traditions and the focus on traumatized, displaced children than from anything romantic or fantastical Blurb: Can a Druid accept Christmas by helping WW2 orphans?... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Foxe (Skyler Foxe Mysteries: Book Five) Author: Haley Walsh Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 232 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Skyler and his friends go to Palm Springs for the annual White Party and find murder! Out and proud high school English teacher Skyler Foxe and his posse of friends go to the... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Nelson & Caleb Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 87 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Nelson Dunn has a settled routine – an evening security-guard job, days off for his therapy dogs, occasional club sex, and good books. He sometimes dreams about more, but he’s made himself content. So when... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Nelson & Caleb Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 87 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Nelson Dunn has a settled routine – an evening security-guard job, days off for his therapy dogs, occasional club sex, and good books. He sometimes dreams about more, but he’s made himself content. So when... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Bradley & Mike Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: Bradley is just a normal, unassuming man. He works as a banker during the day, then goes home to his dogs and his grandfather. There may be the occasional speed bump since Gramps has several... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Bradley & Mike Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: Bradley is just a normal, unassuming man. He works as a banker during the day, then goes home to his dogs and his grandfather. There may be the occasional speed bump since Gramps has several... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Austin & Troy Author: Kendall McKenna Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Hurricane Lauris tore through North Carolina, leaving devastation in her wake. When the Marines of Camp Lejeune respond with help and resources, Staff Sergeant Troy Matson immediately volunteers. His mission is to assist Sheriff’s Deputy... Continue Reading →
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