Where Fiction and Reality Meet
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 →
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: 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 →
Title: Dancing Days Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A lovely short story with characters who have made mistakes but are both older, and hopefully wiser, the second time around. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lonely Hearts (Love Lessons: Book Three) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 325 Pages At a Glance: If this book isn’t perfect, I sure couldn’t find the flaws, and I read it twice just to be sure. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Even hot messes need a happily ever after. With the quiet... Continue Reading →
Title: Soufflés at Sunrise Author: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: I love M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin writing together, and find that they mesh well, but I hope they pick another narrator for the rest of the series. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Groomzilla Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 160 Pages At a Glance: Tere Michaels is a great storyteller, and this novel had lovely moments of passion and humor, but, unfortunately, the plot felt a bit rough around the edges. Blurb: When drama threatens to ruin a romance on a reality show, only... Continue Reading →
Title: Outcast Cowboys Author: Sarah Masters Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: I was not disappointed in this page-turner at all. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: What's His Passion? You can run but you can’t hide. Problems have a habit of following you, even if it’s only inside your head. Ross decides... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Nests (Nested Hearts: Book One) Author: Ada Maria Soto Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: Empty Nests fell a little flat for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Neither James nor Gabe has ever had a real relationship. They might make a connection if they can get past their differences—and... Continue Reading →
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 86 Pages At a Glance: The story is fantastic and is a perfect example of why Charlie Cochet is an auto-buy author for me. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian “Quinn” Quinetro, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been injured on... Continue Reading →
Title: Random Acts Author: Mia Kerick Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours At a Glance: I absolutely LOVED this book for the first 5 hours of Random Acts! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Bradley Zelder can’t find his way in life. After struggling for nearly a decade, he has yet to complete... Continue Reading →
Title: Bitter Taffy (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: The happy-ever-after we are given was well worth the wait. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Rico Gonzalves-Macias didn't expect to fall in love during his internship in New York—and he didn’t expect the boss’s son to... Continue Reading →
Title: Craving’s Creek Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Craving’s Creek is truly a gripping page-turner. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: For the man he loves, he will fight—body, mind, and soul. Fourteen years ago, on a sun-drenched summer day on the banks of Craving’s Creek, Ryde swore to... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Hot (Sex & Mayhem: Book Five) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 312 Pages At a Glance: An atypical story of a psychologically dysfunctional couple makes Red Hot an interesting, if not perfect, read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: --- Live fast. Die young. Fuck hard.--- Red Jack. Rude. Crude. Horny ginger mess.... Continue Reading →
Title: Capture the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Five) Authors: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 105 Pages At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a light, fun, and sexy read, this series is for you. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Model, Isaac Bailey wants to break into the world of... Continue Reading →
Title: In-Decision (Left at the Crossroad: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 141 Pages At a Glance: This was a sweet light read in a friends-to-lovers story set in Little Mowbury, the quiet little English village where those who need can find respite. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Little Mowbury is a sleepy... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Pitch (Homeruns: Book One) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 228 Pages At a Glance: Although I thought there were some slight issues with the book, I thought the writing was good and the story pretty solid. It is definitely a series that I will continue reading. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: There’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Lovers (Bodyguards Inc.: Book Four) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 135 Pages At a Glance: Overall, I found this to be a pleasant read. It had all the elements I enjoy in an erotic romance. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Even if Ross and Kyle make it out of this... Continue Reading →
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