Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: IM Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: IM is action packed, horrifying in its detail, and full of the most delicious twists and turns that will make your skin crawl and your heart race. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The Internet is the new meat market for... Continue Reading →
Title: Palace Dog Author: R.E. Nelson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A moving and romantic story that brings to life, in an atypical way, a time and place that many would rather forget. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In April 1975, as the government in Saigon is falling, Michael Andrews prepares... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Eastern Cowboy Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey has created another wonderful story in Eastern Cowboy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Brighton McKenzie inherited one of the last pieces of farmland in suburban Baltimore. It has been in his family since Maryland was a colony, though... Continue Reading →
Title: Light From the Dark Author: Mercy Celeste Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 301 Pages At a Glance: I love Mercy Celeste and this is a great read. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: After a year of picking up the pieces of his shattered life, former US Marshal Micah Beasley takes a job as bodyguard for a... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I continue to be a big fan of Anna Martin – an absolutely fantastic storyteller. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After spending most of his life in special schools, Caleb Stone now faces public high school in his senior year, a... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author M.A. Church today on the To Touch the Sky blog tour. Enjoy our little question and answer session, and then be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for the chance to win an e-copy of both books in the series. Good luck! Q: M.A., what is it you find most... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author M.A. Church today on the To Touch the Sky blog tour. Enjoy our little question and answer session, and then be sure to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway for the chance to win an e-copy of both books in the series. Good luck! Q: M.A., what is it you find most... Continue Reading →
Title: The Protector Author: Cooper West Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved it! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Guardsmen are always matched in a bonded pair. The Protector can shift into a weredog, and the human partner is his Handler. They are incredibly rare and highly valued, but people... Continue Reading →
Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: The story was cute and I loved the characters, but there just seemed to be so much that wasn’t explained or that didn’t seem to fit in. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Tanner moves to... Continue Reading →
Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: The story was cute and I loved the characters, but there just seemed to be so much that wasn’t explained or that didn’t seem to fit in. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Tanner moves to... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Melanie Hansen has done a great job with this book. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire? Former Marine and lower-leg amputee Carey Everett keeps a grueling schedule of counseling fellow war veterans and their families.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Man (A Heated Beat Story) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 132 Pages At a Glance: Garrett Leigh’s Heated Beat series is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A Heated Beat Story As a diehard music fan, a dirty, smoky gig is Vice Squad Detective Danny Jones’s idea of... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Like Paris (Bend or Break: Book Two) Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 249 Pages At a Glance: One of the strengths of this author is her character development skills; the guys are real, I could relate to them, and I loved joining them in this story. Reviewed By: Janet... Continue Reading →
Title: Give Chase Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: If you’re looking for a quick read that’s a bit sexy, with smart and stubborn men, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Declan’s always been careful to guard his heart, but Isaac’s catching up at... Continue Reading →
Title: Clockwork Pirate Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 278 Pages At a Glance: As alt-history steampunk adventures go, I’d say Clockwork Pirate is a fun one. As romances go, though, I’d say this one relied too much on telling rather than showing. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex hid his unnatural attraction to... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: An excellent psycho-thriller mystery story, with a bit of romance thrown in. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts have left many precincts understaffed... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, RJ, I’m so glad to have you back with us today at The Novel Approach. For those who may be newer to the gay romance genre and don’t know you quite as well as others of us, why don’t we start by having you tell us a bit about yourself? RJ: Hi, guys,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: It is with great caution I tell you that some of this novel worked so beautifully and some…well, some did not. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A Being(s) in Love Story Zeki Janowitz has returned... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: It is with great caution I tell you that some of this novel worked so beautifully and some…well, some did not. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A Being(s) in Love Story Zeki Janowitz has returned... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspoken Author: Sam Singer Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 10 Pages At a Glance: Super short story that felt a bit forced. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kenneth and David from the best-selling stories Broken and Envy are back for another sensual glimpse into their D/s relationship. Kenneth prides himself on being the best trained sub he can for his Dom.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Family We Make Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 461 Pages At A Glance: I recommend this book for all of us who’ve ever struggled to feel accepted. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: At seventeen, Rick Albright left his home, his parents and even his old name, rather than pretend to be straight.... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of Faith (An Uncommon Whore: Book Three) Author: Belinda McBride Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 215 Pages At a Glance: Prince of Faith is a solid story that’s fast paced and entertaining. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Held captive against his will, Markus Dayspring wakes every morning with a thirst for revenge, and collapses... Continue Reading →
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