Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Solitary Man Authors: Shira Anthony and Aisling Mancy Narrator: Jim Pelletier Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time:10 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fine book with a complete story and believable resolution and a very satisfying conclusion. The narration is well above average and adds new levels to... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author E.J. Russell today, on the virtual blog tour for her latest release from Riptide Publishing, The Druid Next Door. She's here to chat a bit about Druids, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, E.J.! Fictional Druids The Druid Next Door... Continue Reading →
Title: Coasting (States of Love) Author: Yvonne Trent Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 112 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was very, very sweet, maybe at times a liiiiiittle too sweet, but if that’s what you’re in the mood for, it’s well written, the guys are lovely, and the locale is fun and vibrant.... Continue Reading →
Title: Ticket to Ride Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books Length: 78 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ticket to Ride is a short but intriguing murder mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Chad Storm's longtime boyfriend has a Ticket to Ride on a plane out of Chad's life. But someone decides on a more permanent... Continue Reading →
Title: Straight from the Heart (Wilde Love: Book One) Author: Sam Burns Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 207 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Totally recommended if you are looking for a lighthearted little romance with endearing characters and a relatively low angst level. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: On the same night that Alex finds himself... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Hailey Turner joining us today to celebrate the release of In the Shadows, book three in the Metahuman Files series. Hailey agreed to answer a few interview questions for me, and she’s also offering a great giveaway opportunity, so be sure to check that out below. Hi, Hailey,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Karma Kingsley to TNA today on the tour for her new release from NineStar Press, Runner, book one in the Runner series. Enjoy Karma's guest post and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway at the end. Welcome, Karma! Karma's Credit Card Expires My credit card expired.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Elin Gregory joining us today on the tour for her new release from Manifold Press, The Bones of Our Fathers. She's here to give us a glimpse behind the scenes of museum work, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to visit the Rafflecopter widget below for details.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Darkest Ink (Light and Dark: Book One) Author: Liza Kay Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Darkest Ink is a fairly good story with a dual mystery plot, and Liza Kay did a great job with Reese’s character. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes, it takes more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Hot Air: A Villainous Love Story Author: T.J. Land Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 181 Pages Category: Fantasy, Superheroes At a Glance: Adorably klutzy villain and his edgy hero—another Villainous Love Story book, and honestly, each one just keeps getting better. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Bluster is the most incompetent supervillain around. He’s a klutz. He’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Satin (A Material World: Book Two) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 180 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I fear I may be in the minority with this review, but there were some things about this story that just didn’t gel for me. I did enjoy these two characters, however, and I... Continue Reading →
Title: The Deep of the Sound (Bluewater Bay: Book Eight) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: The angst is strong with this one—but I loved me some Cal and Avery. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Cal McCorkle has lived... Continue Reading →
Through My Lens: A quarterly blog for Genre Talk Lloyd A. Meeker ~ Through My Lens is just that – a glimpse of my thoughts, questions and opinions about writing craft issues, conditioned by my idiosyncratic worldview, my opinions, my perspective, my sensibilities. You’re in no way obliged to agree with me. In fact, I’m... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Aidan Wayne and the tour for their latest release from NineStar Press, Grounded. Aidan has answered a few questions for their stop here today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Aidan! The Interview Q: When did you write your first... Continue Reading →
Title: Tops Down Bottoms Up Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m glad that Jay Northcote decided to expand this cute story, but I wish he would have fleshed it out even more. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will Rowan’s festival fling with sexy dancer Seth lead to something... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ruin of a Rake Author: Cat Sebastian Publisher: Avon Impulse Length: 336 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: Cat Sebastian’s adroit hand at penning an emotionally encompassing story is once again on display in this novel, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book to fans of historical romantic fiction. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool of Main Beach (Love in Laguna: Book Five) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I totally recommend this book and this series from Tara Lain. If you are looking for solid romance with a sprinkling of angst and a heartwarming HEA, then this book and... Continue Reading →
Title: Wedding Favors (Bluewater Bay: Book Seven) Author: Anne Tenino Narrator Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 14 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had forgotten how much I enjoy Anne Tenino’s writing. The dialogue and the characters and the setting pulled me into this story, immediately. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of L.A. Witt and Cari Z. today, on tour to celebrate the release of their latest collaboration, Suspicious Behavior, book two in the Bad Behavior series from Riptide Publishing. They're here talking about co-writing, as a matter of fact, and there's also a great giveaway, so be... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Tara Lain today on the tour for her latest release in the Love in Laguna series, Fool of Main Beach. Enjoy Tara's guest post and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for a chance at a $15 Amazon gift card. Welcome, Tara! Writing... 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 one, with lots of great guests and giveaways and more reviews in store. Here’s the rundown! Monday – Kicking off the week, we’ll welcome authors L.A. Witt and Cari... 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. Erin McLellan - $25 Riptide Publishing... Continue Reading →
We're accustomed to giving lots of love to books and authors here at The Novel Approach, but it's rare that we get the opportunity to sing the praises of the multi-talented audiobook narrators who bring our books to life. We're so pleased to have one such voice actor joining us today, Gomez Pugh, in an... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to kick off our weekend with a visit from author Charlie Cochrane, here to celebrate the release of a new novella in the Cambridge Fellows Mystery series, Lessons in Loving Thy Murderous Neighbour. There's a snippet from the book to enjoy along with Charlie's guest post, and there's also an opportunity to... Continue Reading →
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