Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Against the Grain (THIRDS: Book Five) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: I have loved every book and audio in this series so far, and absolutely can’t wait for more of the THIRDS. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Lexi Ander back today, on the Surrounded by Crimson blog tour. Since the color red is referenced in the title of the book, I asked Lexi if she'd like to chat about symbolism, what the color represents in the story, and if the symbolism was intentional or synchronstic. Enjoy... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A slightly disappointing final chapter to this story that I wish I had enjoyed more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Spending the summer together on Fire Island brought Collin and Tanner closer than ever,... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly Business Author: Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: I am a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers story, and really enjoyed this one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Some people might call Avery Babineaux a prick. He’s a hedgehog shifter from an old-money Louisiana family, with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Trasmundo: Escape (Book One) Author: Varian Krylov Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: Love and war create a beautiful contrast in Varian Krylov’s Trasmundo: Escape. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world; long ago he took refuge in his art, escaping into surreal mindscapes inspired by... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Varian Krylov today, with an excerpt and giveaway of her upcoming novel Trasmundo: Escape. Varian's offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book. Just click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Good luck! Blurb: Strange, quiet Luka doesn't live in this world;... Continue Reading →
Today we welcome author RJ Scott on her Undercover Lover blog tour. Enjoy RJ's guest post and excerpt, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $15 Amazon or ARe giftcard, and 2 further prizes of RJ Scott e-books (closes 8th August at 00:01 GMT... Continue Reading →
Title: Bartender, P.I. Author: Ethan Stone Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 Hours and 32 Minutes At a Glance: What great P.I.s Linc and Brady made in solving the big mystery! Just be prepared to snicker! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When hockey star Linc Carpenter is banned from playing his beloved sport, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking (Fall or Break: Book Two) Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Samhain Publishing Page/Word Count: 321 Pages At a Glance: Breaking pretty much had everything I look for in books that I love. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Archer Hart, former SIS assassin, has just completed a freelance hit job when he finds himself in a... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Ventured Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours and 39 Minutes At a Glance: This was a great audiobook and I really enjoyed listening to it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Aiden agrees to run the Mad Mucker—a twelve-mile muddy slog over an obstacle course—he’s expecting... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadows Fall Author: JK Hogan Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 293 Pages At a Glance: One thing that really stood out for me is that JK Hogan puts a lot into developing her secondary characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A gift—or curse—gives Titus McGinty the unwanted ability to talk to ghosts. When he... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Santino Hassell today, on his Sutphin Boulevard blog tour. Enjoy his guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Good luck! Is it ever "just sex"? As I write each book in the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dance with Domination (Collars and Cuffs: Book Four) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Nick J. Russo Run Time: 7 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the audio performance on this book. Nick J. Russo is very talented when it comes to making a separate voice for each... Continue Reading →
Title: To the Highest Bidder Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Even though there were some questionable moments in To the Highest Bidder, I could see the strength of this author’s ability to weave a fascinating story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The Intergalactic Star Pilot Academy has accepted... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on the Web Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 211 Pages At a Glance: Love on the Web is a very satisfying read! Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Larry Leavis is too smart and geeky for his family, too gangly and awkward among other gay guys. He’s never felt like he fits... Continue Reading →
I try not to hoard all the books submitted to us for review. Truly, I do try. But sometimes a book comes along that I want to read and review really, really bad. The problem is that sometimes someone else wants that book really, really bad too. That happened with Sutphin Boulevard. Jules and I... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Gears Author: Petra Lynn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: Shifting Gears is a shifter story that missed the mark for me. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: One rainy night, bike-shop owner Kenton Palmer finds an injured dog on the road and takes him to the nearest vet clinic, only... Continue Reading →
Title: Lonely Shore (Chaos Station: Book Two) Author: Jenn Burke and Kelly Jensen Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 187 Pages At a Glance: A lot of emotions packed into this book, and so worth every tear. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: All they can do is live day to day... Felix Ingesson has returned to his duties as... Continue Reading →
Title: Lessons for Idle Tongues Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 247 Pages At a Glance: Just when you think you might have it all figured out… That would be a no. I love it! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Cambridge, 1910 Amateur detectives Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith seem to have nothing more... Continue Reading →
Title: Johnnie (Siphon: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 50 minutes At a glance: Lions and Siphons and Tremblay… Oh my! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: A Premier lion shifter, Hugh Landry dedicates his life to leading the Berk pride with strength and confidence. Hundreds of people... Continue Reading →
My latest novella, The Homecoming, is out today, and I thought I'd share an exclusive excerpt with the readers of The Novel Approach. I jokingly call this story my "wolfman meets spaceman" story, and while it's sci-fi driven, it has elements of the paranormal, including shifters. I chose this scene for your readers because it... Continue Reading →
Title: Death by Dragon Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 283 Pages At a Glance: A little bit of fairy tale and a heaping helping of fantasy with a side of action and danger kept this clever and fast paced story moving along. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fell Harwick, half-incubus and witch extraordinaire,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Love of Wicked Men Author: Brandon Shire Publisher: TPG Books Pages/Word Count: 428 Pages At a Glance: Season one of The Love of Wicked Men is undeniably one of the best novels I have ever read. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Power, lust, legal intrigue. This is where... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded Hearts Authors: Remmy Duchene and BL Morticia Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: What a terrific start to a new series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Zane Ashford’s stint in the NYPD comes to an abrupt halt when he is injured in the line of duty. After waking up partially... Continue Reading →
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