Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 59 minutes At a Glance: What complements a Mary Calmes book? A Sean Crisden narration! WOW WOW WOW. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and... Continue Reading →
Title: The World as He Sees It (Perspectives: Book Two) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: This is a strong follow up to The Truth as He Knows It. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Love knows no limits…but fear could keep them from seeing it. Gabe lives a double... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Too Early: Full Circle Authors: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages At a Glance: I would love for this series to be released in paperback so I can put it in a place of honor in my library. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: In the final book of... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex on the Hoof Series: Law and Supernatural Order: Book One Author: Silvia Violet Cover Design: AJ Corza Release Date: December 31, 2015 Blurb: A stag and a vampire. Mortal peril. True love. Deer shifter, Jason Fleetfoot, has turned his life around. After years of taking chances, he’s working as a crime lab technician,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ravel: A Ripples in the Status Quo Story Author: R. Phoenix Publisher: Excessica Publishing Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some reservations, I liked Ravel for its premise. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When the monsters of myth and lore claimed the world for their own a decade ago, they relegated... 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: Powerless (The Borders War: Book Three) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 159 Pages At a Glance: Intense doesn’t even begin to describe the final chapters of Powerless, and what’s in store for you in the rest of the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He was built to be invincible. Merq... Continue Reading →
Title: Candy Man Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hrs and 6 mins At a Glance: The narration of this story is spot on. Philip Alces is a consummate professional. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Adam Macias has been thrown a few curve balls in his life, but losing... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: Michael Stellman did a great job of bringing Quinn and Spencer’s story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian "Quinn" Quintero, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (Tales of a Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 41 minutes At a Glance: Marie Sexton is an absolute master of the short story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver... Continue Reading →
Title: Dom of Ages (Collars and Cuffs: Book Seven) Authors: K.C. Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: KC Wells and Parker Williams have a nuance about their writing that captures human emotion and holds it captive. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Eli may only be thirty, but... 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: Boundaries (Imago: Book One) Author: Anna Hedley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: A well-written, if at times frustrating, BDSM novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ben Dean is afraid and ashamed of his tendencies. But after the end of a disastrous relationship, he decides to explore his outer limits, the part of... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joey Jameson to TNA today, with an excerpt and giveaway to celebrate the release of his new novel Dirty Talk, as well as the launch of author A.E. Via's new publishing venture, Via Star Wings Books. You can enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card... Continue Reading →
Title: One True Thing (One Thing: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes At a Glance: Rusty Topsfield is great—worth the price and the time. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Davis spent years wishing for a prince, but kissing frog... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Shattered Door Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This was such a profound book for me, and I am honored to have reviewed it. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a tortured childhood and years of soul-searching, Brooke Morrison has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellar Hand (2nd Edition) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: The Cellar Hand is a nice little feel good mystery/romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Orson Digby is no stranger to loss. His family died in a house fire when he was fifteen, and he has never... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino back to TNA today to chat a bit about his newest novel Drama Muscle. Joe put together an interview for/with himself, so enjoy! Welcome back, Joe. Thank you for visiting The Novel Approach. My pleasure. I love your site! Since this is a site about writers... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Mouse Author: Mason Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Lord Mouse is non-stop action and suspense once things are set in motion. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his methods may not make him many... 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: Vanished 3 Author: Carter Quinn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: Go. Read. It. Now. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been five months since Henry Cooley woke up to find that his husband, Tom MacKinnon, had vanished. Henry has gone through hell and back since then trying to uncover what... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Author: Teodora Kostova Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: A nice wintery holiday tale of second chances at love. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Be careful what you wish for... Nate has been in love with Quinn, his brother’s best friend, for as long as he can remember. But when... Continue Reading →
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