Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Bound to Brody (Shifters and Lovers: Book One) Author: Ali Atwood Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: This is a mystery with a paranormal twist that, though the storyline was interesting enough, never got off the ground. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Does a second chance at love have a price?... Continue Reading →
Title: Phoenix Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: A poignant and ultimately uplifting story of second chances and renewed courage to experience love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: First a soldier and then a diplomat, Juberi now spends his solitary days on a single ambition: trying to resurrect the... Continue Reading →
Title: Holding Out for a Fairy Tale (Least Likely Partnership: Book Two) Author: A.J. Thomas Narrator:: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 33 Minutes At a Glance: I wanted the audiobook to be as exciting as the book itself, but this performance left me wanting. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When his... Continue Reading →
Title: Heart of the Race Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 5 Minutes At a Glance: I have to give *high fives* to Greg Trembly. The accents he was able to come up with, and the names he was able to pronounce, were unbelievable. Reviewed By: Kathie... 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: Fighting His Fire (The Rock Gods: Book 6 Author: Ann Lister Publisher: SleighFarm Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 297 Pages At a Glance: I was so happy to finally get Dante and Ashton’s story…and it was absolutely worth the wait! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Locked-down at a Los Angeles intervention facility, everyone around Dante Dupont... Continue Reading →
Title: Ruin Porn Authors: S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 252 Pages At a Glance: I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ruin Porn the next time you’re in the mood for a beautiful disaster. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There is underlying beauty in destruction…. Miah Thade, Finn Reese, and Ritchie Meyer are... Continue Reading →
Title: Solo Grave Diggers MC: Book One) Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: This novella was worth the read despite the flaws. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sam “Solo” Braun lives by one truth, the Grave Diggers Motorcycle Club above all. The creed has served him well, giving him... Continue Reading →
Title: Damian’s Discipline (Collars and Cuffs: Book Five) Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I recommend Damian’s Discipline to fans of M/M Romance who appreciate the D/S lifestyle. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: The man who pimped Jeff may be in prison,... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter’s Wolf (Tales of the Harker Pack: Book Three Author: Tara Lain Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 31 Minutes At a Glance: The twists and turns in this book keep you guessing in a good way. No matter whether you are reading, or being read to, Winter’s Wolf... Continue Reading →
Title: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion Author: A.V. Sanders Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion is a cute story with lots of potential. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Beckett works at a coffee shop to make ends meet while attending a prestigious university. It's not the most... Continue Reading →
Titles: Enigma and Blood and Dirt Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 54 and 148 Pages At a Glance: I have definitely become a fan of Lloyd A. Meeker and the Russ Morgan Mystery series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurbs: Enigma: Who’s blackmailing the high-profile televangelist whose son was famously cured of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hidden Wolf (Sapphire Ranch Wolves: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: The characters drew me into the story and made me wish that there was more. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Sheriff Milo Clarke has met his mate, Eli Watkins, and now they're conducting... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four & Five) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: J.P. Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 5 Hours and 46 Minutes At a Glance: Two wonderful and insightful stories giving us more glimpses into the life and family that Evan and Matt (one of my favorite characters of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochrane to The Novel Approach today to chat about her new novella from Bold Strokes Books, Don't Kiss the Vicar Welcome, Charlie! How and where does a story and its characters start? I know that some authors get an idea then plan their novel/novella down to the nth... Continue Reading →
Title: Double Heat (Twin Ties: Book Three) Author: Lynn Kelling Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: The climax of this story is one of the best sitting-on-the-edge-of-your-seat scenes that I've read in a long while. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: When Evan and Brennan moved in with their boyfriends, Alek and... Continue Reading →
Title: Buchanan House Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 157 Pages At a Glance: 3 stars Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Eric Allen, thirty-three-year-old line cook, moved in with his grandmother, Jewell, after a disastrous coming-out when he was in middle school. She raised him, and he cared for her when she fell ill.... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Stake My Life on It (Vamp for Me: Book Two) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 113 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and funny follow-up to My Life Without Garlic. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Stakes, kilts and holy water—Andrew Meyer is in for the time of his life! Radney’s tired... Continue Reading →
Title: A Demon Inside Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: An intense, macabre, edge-of-your-seat, don't-read-it-in-the-dark thrill ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hunter Beaumont doesn’t understand his grandmother’s deathbed wish: “Destroy Beaumont House.” He’s never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first... Continue Reading →
Title: Charmed and Dangerous: Ten Tales of Gay Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy Authors: Rhys Ford, Ginn Hale, KJ Charles, Nicole Kimberling, Jordan L. Hawk, Charlie Cochet, Jordan Castillo Price, Andrea Speed, Lou Harper, Astrid Amara Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 509 Pages At a Glance: With a lineup like this, how could this anthology have... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Six) Author: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: I am sad that the series is over, but my journey to Sapphire Cay was amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will... Continue Reading →
Title: The History of Us Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Nyrae Dawn is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes it's not about coming out, it's about settling in. Eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 7 Minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story was Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mating of Michael Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: The book and audio are hot, the characters are well developed, and the narration is spot on. I recommend it heartily. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Everyone admires Michael Lamont for being... Continue Reading →
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