Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Kind of Home (A Kind Of Stories: Book Four) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were funny moments, there were creepy moments, there were sexy moments. Recommended to those who like a little suspense and mystery in their romance. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Isaac... Continue Reading →
Title: Manny Get Your Guy (The Mannies: Book Two) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: God Bless the Dreamspun Desire category. The guaranteed happy endings are such a relief right now. I've really enjoyed knowing that lighthearted romance is on the menu as I dive into... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaded Chains Author: Jack L. Pyke Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Length: 102 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I highly recommend this short story! For fans of Pyke, you will recognize her talented wordsmithing capabilities, and if you are new to her work, you will appreciate the depth of feeling and solid time... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Leta Blake joining us today on the audiobook tour for Training Season (love Matty and Rob!), narrated by the talented Michael Ferraiuolo. She's talking about choosing the right book and matching that book with the right voice talent, and she's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check... Continue Reading →
Title: A Destiny of Dragons (Tales From Verania: Book Two) Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 400 Pages Category: Fantasy, High Fantasy At a Glance: IT'S HERE! And it's 400 pages of AWESOME!!!! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Once upon a time, the wizard’s apprentice Sam of Wilds got his happily ever after in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Carte Blanche Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Suspending a little disbelief isn’t much of a sacrifice here, guys. Nash Summers took no prisoners in her mad grab for my feels, so all the win. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Everything is white in Jude Allen's world. The... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author SJ Himes today on the virtual tour for her latest release, Wolf of the Northern Star, book two in the Wolfkin saga. She's talking shifters with us today, and she's also brought along a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details in the Rafflecopter widget... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Lou Lambert Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 16 minutes Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: I can recommend this book to anyone who likes western romances, and to those who like a little mystery with their hot men. Both the... Continue Reading →
Title: Chief’s Mess (Anchor Point: Book Three) Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 291 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Chief’s Mess was not a great read, but not a terrible one either. Fans of the author will probably enjoy it, but I wouldn’t recommend it for new readers. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Anthony... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Hail (Carlisle Cops: Book Five) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fire and Hail is another favorite for me from the Carlisle Cops series. Andrew Grey brings some serious issues to the forefront: child abuse and endangerment, drug abuse and mental illness. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Riding with Brighton Author: Haven Francis Publisher: Dreamspinner/Harmony Ink Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I LOVED this book, you guys. It has a strong Ferris Bueller’s Day Off vibe, which was so fantastic and fun. And, reading it reminded me of reading Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Palisade (Lavender Shores: Book One) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published Length: 243 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Palisade is the perfect summer romance for someone looking for a light, slightly angsty love story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Confident businessman Joel Rhodes sees the small California town of Lavender Shores as nothing... Continue Reading →
Title: Pyresnakes Author: Tray Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 143 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Though not quite what I had expected, Pyresnakes turned out to be a fairly adorable, entertaining, and creative fantasy story, if a little on the short side. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: There is another world existing alongside the... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Wanted Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: Love Wanted is a superbly written story and left me happy and smiling, wishing for more. Always a good sign of a book worth reading. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When it rains, it pours. Not only has... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Marie Lark joining us today on the tour for her latest release, The Second First Date, from Loose Id. We've got an exclusive look at the songs that inspired both this and The First Morning After, and there's also a chance for you to win an e-copy of The... Continue Reading →
Hey, gang, welcome to the kickoff of the GayRomLit 2017 Featured Blogger Tour here at TNA. We're so pleased to have supporting author Meghan Maslow as our first guest on the tour, helping us start the countdown to October in Denver. She's here to chat about something so many authors tackle year after year, so... Continue Reading →
Title: Coach’s Challenge (Scoring Chances: Book Five) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The dialogue is, as always, so sharp and fast-paced. And, so, so funny. Gale writes these guys so well; I’m pretty convinced she was a male hockey player in another life. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Investigator (Haven Investigations: Book Three) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Model Investigator is a really great installment in the Haven Investigation series, and I’m so looking forward to the next installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: With his lover, Kade, missing, androgynous former model... Continue Reading →
Title: Played! (The Shamwell Tales: Book Two)) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Posh boy Tristan Goldsmith has one last summer of freedom before he joins the family firm in New York—no more farting around on stage, as his father puts it. But... Continue Reading →
Title: As You Wish (Shatterproof Bond: Book One) Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gary Furlong Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 9 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The sweet moments in this book outweigh its flaws. Buy it for the narration and try to forgive the cliffhanger-y ending. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: One wedding,... Continue Reading →
Title: Skin After Skin (PsyCop: Book Eight) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Publisher: JCP Books Length: 387 Pages Category: Parnormal At a Glance: Skin After Skin is one epic Crash-shaped saga, and it upped my affection for him in a big way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fierce. Audacious. Independent. Curtis Ash can’t be bothered to settle... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Cordelia Kingsbridge's upcoming new release from Riptide Publishing, Trick Roller, book two in the Seven of Spades series! About the Book Author: Cordelia Kingsbridge Release Date: Jan 29, 2018 Page Count: ~295 Type: Part of a Series Cover by: G.D. Leigh This title is #2 of the Seven of Spades series. Blurb: It’s the... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead here at The Novel Approach. We’ve got some great tours headed this way, along with giveaways and lots more reviews to share with you. We’re also kicking off the GayRomLit 2017 Featured Blogger Tour season this... Continue Reading →
Title: Extrasensual Perception Author: Rayna Vause Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 45 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This narration is wonderful and rich. It is a great addition to the Dreamspun Desires series, and could get a series of its own with a reluctant psychic and skeptical... Continue Reading →
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