Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Boy Meets Boy Meets Boy Authors: JL Merrow and Josephine Myles Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Let’s face it, this is pure erotica, but the stories are well put together because both of these authors really know how to write. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Good men come in threes! Three’s... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Last Time Author: AR Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: A poignant story about two men who take quite a long time to get to the place where they should have been long before. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It's not easy being blue -- a cop --... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow (Day and Knight: Book Two) Author: Dirk Greyson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dayton “Day” Ingram is recovering from an injury suffered in Mexico—and from his failed relationship with fellow Scorpion agent, Knight. While researching an old government document, Day realizes he... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowlands Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 180 Pages At a Glance: If you know Charlie David as an actor and audiobook narrator, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you introduce yourselves to him as an author too; at least if Shadowlands is anything to go by. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Shadowlands is... Continue Reading →
Title: To Terminator, With Love Author: Wes Kennedy Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 125 Pages At a Glance: The story itself was a bit crazy and all over the place at times, but I really just chalked it up to the campy style and assumed that, for the most part, it was what... Continue Reading →
Title: Phase Shift (Chaos Station: Book Five) Authors: Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: Final book in the series is bittersweet yet satisfying. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Zander and Felix’s relationship has always pushed boundaries—personal and professional alike—but their love and commitment is stronger than ever. So strong... Continue Reading →
Title: Damaged Goods (Men of London: Book Seven) Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages At a Glance: Damaged Goods deviates from the rest of the Men of London series. It’s a sweet and romantic story about building trust, and the novelty of young first love. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Never too Late Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 73 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Never too Late had real promise and began so well, only to suffer from a twist in the story that was neither needed nor fully fleshed out. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Knocking fifty isn’t bad... Continue Reading →
Title: Kellen’s Awakening (AURA: Book Three) Author: Bellora Quinn and Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: You’ll want to set aside a full day to read this one because you can count on not getting anything else done until you’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The staff at AURA has had... Continue Reading →
Title: A Time to Rise Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 319 Pages At a Glance: A well-paced and exciting story that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: History says the Knights Templar were destroyed in 1307. History is wrong. Vampires haunt the sewers beneath Rome, revenants... Continue Reading →
Title: What Can Be Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 29 minutes At a Glance: I do feel What Can Be could have been a full-length novel and brought more to the table; however, I still adored this book. Robert Nieman does well with pacing and character... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: Listen to your heart—Safe in His Heart is so worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different churches and realize their views of spirituality are worlds... Continue Reading →
Title: The Convergence Theory (Blood & Bone Trilogy: Book Two) Author: Lia Cooper Publisher: The Spec Press Pages/Word Count: 291 Pages At a Glance: No romance but loads of murderous and metaphysical fun in this Urban Fantasy series. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Walking away from your soulmate is not for the faint of heart... Following... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lone Rancher Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 4 hours and 54 minutes At a Glance: Did I like The Lone Rancher? No, not really, but John Solo did a great job. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: He'll do anything to save the ranch, including baring it all.... Continue Reading →
Titles: Infected: Prey and Infected: Bloodlines (Infected: Books One and Two) Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 384 Pages/224 Pages At a Glance: Speed’s writing style is excellent. I love that the series is gritty and intense, but it’s also full of humor and snark. Reviewed By: Jules Series Blurb: In a world... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author AJ Llewellyn to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for A Wizard in Waikiki. Thanks so much for being here with us, AJ. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about the book and its characters? AJ: Hi Lisa, thanks so much... Continue Reading →
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: Yes, Forever Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this was a good book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John’s said no in the past, but now he has a chance at forever—if he can move past his doubts and say yes. John Weston’s misspent... Continue Reading →
Title: Rules of Engagement Author: L. A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 33 minutes At a Glance: Great story, L.A. Witt, and superb narrating, Nick J. Russo. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Walker has no idea that avoiding the search for Mrs. Right could send him into... Continue Reading →
Title: Haunted Hotties (Volume Two) Authors: Various Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 223 Pages At a Glance: The majority of the stories in Haunted Hotties didn’t disappoint me, but a couple just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: This Halloween collection has a little something for everybody. With demons, ghosts, psychics, reapers,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet William Author: Dianne Hartsock Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 56 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable novella, but a quick ending. Blurb: William Wilkerson leads the life of the privileged rich. Head of his father’s shipping business, he indulges to his heart’s content in the pleasures of the flesh with Boston’s finest... Continue Reading →
Title: No Good Deed (Philip Potter Series: 2nd Edition) Author: Michael Rupured Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: As an avid reader of murder mysteries, this one ranks high on my list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: On Christmas Eve in 1966, Philip Potter, a kind-hearted Smithsonian curator, wraps up his last-minute... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson (Get Out: Book One) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 190 Pages At a Glance: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson is a stunning novel with rich and genuine characters who grapple with all the many issues facing gay teenagers today. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
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