Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Fire and Ice (Carlisle Cops: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I have to say, from the first chapter I think the outcome of the story is pretty predictable, but, as they say, it isn’t about the destination, it’s about the journey, and that is... Continue Reading →
Title: Mashing (Beer and Clay: Book Three) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 125 Pages At a Glance: In this book we see into the heart of Damon and Toby’s relationship; no new plot twists, no new antagonists, just a glimpse into the lives of these wonderful men. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Life... Continue Reading →
Title: Focus on Me Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Megan Erickson has hit another homerun. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Colin Hartman can now add college to his list of failures. On the coast-to-coast trek home from California, Colin stops at a gas station in the Nevada desert, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (A Tale of the Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: All in all, I would recommend Lost Along the Way. It’s an excellent read. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver weatherman Daniel... Continue Reading →
Title: The Butcher, the Baker, and the Custom Bike Maker: The Myer Triplets (The Butcher) Author: Mathew Ortiz Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: I really loved this book. I had a smile plastered on my face throughout. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: What does a horny, bisexual, triplet, father of one do... Continue Reading →
Title: Devil’s Food at Dusk Authors: M.J. O’Shea and Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: If sweet romance and a fast moving story is what you are after, you will not go wrong picking up a copy of Devil’s Food At Dusk. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Joe Fitzgerald hates... Continue Reading →
Title: Anything Could Happen Author: B.G. Thomas Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 32 Minutes At a glance: This was a good read but I didn’t think it was a great read. Charlie David, on the other hand, brought this book to life. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Moving to Kansas City... Continue Reading →
Title: Work in Progress (A Belladonna Arms Novel) Author: John Inman Narrator:: Caleb Dickinson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I adore John Inman, I really do, and I’m glad I got to listen to Work in Progress. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Dumped by his lover, Harlie Rose... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman Author: Isabelle Rowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable if rather slow paced and unexpected romance between two very different men who each need to break out of the ruts they find themselves in. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: We all find ways to run away. Some do... Continue Reading →
Title: Velocity (Flight HA1710: Book Two) Author: Sara York Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 89 Pages At a Glance: While I liked this second entry in the Flight HA1710 series, I was a bit disappointed in it as well. Blurb: The crash of Flight HA1710 brings life into focus for Phil Stewart. Before meeting Davin Tierney,... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Trap (The Plumber’s Mate: Book Three) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 255 Pages At a Glance: I think fans will be pleased with this one, despite a few glitches here and there. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: It’s been six months since plumber Tom Paretski was hit with a shocking revelation... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Liberty Lace today to talk a bit about taboo storytelling, censorship and breaking the rules. After Liberty's article, you'll also find Lynn's review of The Secrets of a Twin, a book that was banned by Amazon and has since been modified slightly and released under a new... Continue Reading →
Title: A Boy Called Cin Author: Cecil Wilde Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 150 Pages At a Glance: I love diversity in my books. I have really enjoyed the few transgender-related books that I’ve read, but I think Cecil Wilde tried to do too much here. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: On the search... Continue Reading →
Title: Quiet Nights (Mangrove Stories) Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 11 Minutes At a Glance: I have listened to Greg many times, and no matter how many times I hear his narrations, it always sounds like a fresh and new story with a new voice. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Lead Me to You Author: Kate Lowell Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 20 Pages At a Glance: Kate Lowell has penned, unashamedly I might add, a full-stop tug at the heartstrings romance, with plenty of sizzle to add some heat to the sweet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Who takes their claustrophobic boyfriend spelunking for his... Continue Reading →
Title: Strange Bedfellows Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: The Romance Authors, LLC Pages/Word Count: 226 Pages At a Glance: Strange Bedfellows is definitely a story I can recommend highly. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Can the billionaire son of a Democratic president build a family with the congressman son of a Republican senator? Forget politics, love makes... Continue Reading →
Title: Being True Author: Jacob Z. Flores Narrator: Mark Westfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours and 40 Minutes At a glance: This book hit all the right notes in all the right places. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Truman L. Cobbler has not had an easy life. It’s bad enough people say he looks... Continue Reading →
Title: Billy Goat Stats (A DIY Family Story) Author: John C. Houser Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: An outstanding novel, and one I’m delighted to share with you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Back from summer basketball camp and starting at Hoosier State on an athletic scholarship, Billy is looking forward... Continue Reading →
Title: Duty & Devotion Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours and 21 Minutes At a Glance: A really engaging and enjoyable follow-up for Evan and Matt from Faith & Fidelity, as they – and their relationship – continue to evolve. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: After their happily ever... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost in the Flames (Fire and Rain: Book Five) Author: Daisy Harris Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: I don't want to give too much away about how these two managed their relationship, but it sure held my interest throughout the story. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Seventeen years ago, firefighter Rick Turner... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish the Land (Lang Downs #5) Author: Ariel Tachna Publisher: 220 Pages Pages/Word Count: Dreamspinner Press At a Glance: A fantastic ending to a wonderfully written and heartfelt series. Blurb: Seth Simms never wanted to be a cowboy, although to listen to his best friend, Jason Thompson, tell it, he isn’t one. He just... Continue Reading →
Title: Welcome to Lobster Cove (Lobster Cove: Book One) Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Pride Publications/Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 91 Pages At a Glance: Short and at times slow, but a fairly promising start to a new series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When following your dream lands you in Lobster Cove, Maine, anything is possible. After gaining custody... Continue Reading →
Title: Drama Queen (A Nicky and Noah Mystery) Author: Joe Cosentino Publisher: Lethe Press Pages/Word Count: 196 Pages At a Glance: Drama Queen is a comedic and cozy little murder mystery with a side of romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It could be curtains for college theatre professor Nicky Abbondanza. With dead bodies popping up... Continue Reading →
Title: Getting Back to Good (Pickleville: Book Five) Author: April Kelley Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: The best story in the series yet. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Luis Flynn has been fighting depression off and on most of his life. He figures it's genetic or a product of his childhood... Continue Reading →
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