Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hush Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 672 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for something to sink your teeth into, you should definitely go check this one out! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A federal judge running from the truth. A U.S. marshal running from his past. A trial... Continue Reading →
Title: Breaking Bonds (The Walker Boys: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Narrator: Dorian Bane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are nice surprises in this book, and Dorian Bane narrates the slow burn romance with aplomb. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: From the frying pan... Continue Reading →
Title: One Bullet Author: Casey Wolfe Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Casey Wolfe created two really great characters with a nice chemistry in Shawn and Ethan. There’s a good mix of characters who bring warmth and humor to the storyline, and the story itself is an easy read with... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Audra North and the Midlife Crisis blog tour to TNA today. She's talking about how the book came to be, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Audra! “I have to write a book now because I replied to a Facebook... Continue Reading →
Title: Controlled Burn Author: Erin McClellan Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: My feelings about Erin McLellan’s debut novel, Controlled Burn, are definitely mixed. I was glad I read it, it kept me engaged, but the melodrama and inconsistencies kept it from being as good as I hoped... Continue Reading →
Title: Escaping Indigo (Escaping Indigo: Book One) Author: Eli Lang Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 221 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: Escaping Indigo is a good story that could have been better if the author had allowed for less introspective analyzing and more dialoguing between the main characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Micah... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Daisies (Counting: Book One) Author: Nicola Haken Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 376 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Counting Daisies is a raw and unvarnished look at addiction and its aftermath, with a sweet and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Dylan Roberts and Cameron O’Neil were good kids. Growing up together, they... Continue Reading →
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble and thank you for stopping by today for Genre Talk on The Novel Approach. We’re joined this time by DSP Publications author Mark David Campbell talking about his latest fantasy Eating the Moon. Let’s check out the blurb for Eating the Moon. What if there was a place that nobody else... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Richard May to TNA today to introduce himself and his latest novel, Inhuman Beings. There's also an opportunity to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Richard! Stories Told to Me Inhuman Beings is my second short... Continue Reading →
Title: Fishy Riot Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fishy Riot has just the right amount of action, danger, mystery and humor. I almost passed this book over because of the title, but I get it now, and I’m so glad I reconsidered. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Pins and Needles Author: A.J. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Categories: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the pacing was slower than in previous books I’ve read by this author, Pins and Needles delivered a wonderfully delicious, slow-burn romance with captivating characters and a well written and obviously well researched plot. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mystery of the Curiosities (Snow & Winter: Book Two) Author: C.S. Poe Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 7 hours and 15 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I hope this series has a long run, and that Derrick McClain continues to narrate each new book. Buy this book for the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the GayRomLit 2017 Blog Tour! We're so pleased to have Featured Author Alex Miska joining us today as our guest in the countdown to the big event. Whether you're attending or not, I hope you'll enjoy getting to know Alex a bit better! TROPE-TASTIC STORIES READERS ADORE AND THE ROMANCE HEROES WHO HATE... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Taylor V. Donovan today. She's dropping in to celebrate the release of Living on the Edge, book one in her Caribbean Tales series. She's also got an ARC of the book and a Kindle Fire 7 up for grabs, so be sure to check out the giveaway details below! Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a wee preview of what he have coming up for you in the week ahead! It’s going to be another awesome and full one, with lots of great guests and giveaways, a new Countdown to GRL guest, and more reviews in store. Here’s the rundown! Monday – Kicking off the... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week! In case you missed them, this is your one stop roundup of what's up for grabs, but hurry! Some of them expire at midnight tonight. Tara Lain - $15 Amazon Gift... Continue Reading →
Title: Rogue Wolf Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 124 Pages Category: Sci-fi/Fantasy At a Glance: What do you get when you take space pirates, alien telepathic species, intergalactic battles, wolf shapeshifters, and then add a dash of romance? You get a great little adventure that I thoroughly enjoyed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Exiled from... Continue Reading →
Title: The Penitent Pirate (Pirates of Port Royal: Book Two) Author: Jules Radcliffe Publisher: Loose Id Length: 305 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Yes, this is a swoon worthy pirate adventure, and I enjoyed every minute of it. If anything, this book is even better than the first one in the series. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Rancher's Son (Montana: Book Two) Author: RJ Scott Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a tightly packed story full of emotion and intrigue, and Crisden once again makes it worth the price of the book to join in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Admissible Behavior (Marked Men: Book Two) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 181 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a well-done sequel to Acceptable Behavior, and I was glad to see Alex get his own story, but it took me a little time to warm up to Kyle. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Damian Serbu to TNA today to celebrate the release of his latest novel from NineStar Press, The Vampire's Protege. Damian has taken a moment to answer a few question for us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Damian! The Interview... Continue Reading →
Title: Cinnamon Eyes Author: Nell Iris Publisher: JMS Books Length: 124 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This was an enjoyable, quick read that is definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for something sweet, but with some nice depth and emotion. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Cory’s had a rough year struggling with severe depression.... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow of the Templar: With a Bullet Author: M. Chandler Publisher: Self-Published Length: 494 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Shadow of the Templar series continues to impress in spite of some slow spots in the spooling out of this particular narrative thread. I remain a dutiful and loyal fan of these characters... Continue Reading →
Title: Looking for Jesse Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 217 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Essentially, this was a thrilling mystery with an ending that seemed tacked on to satisfy the m/m element needed to make it qualify as an m/m novel. I like this author’s style and will go back for... Continue Reading →
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