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Title: Beneath the Layers Authors: Various Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 165 Pages Category: Anthology, Contemporary, Historical, Menage At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this anthology. There were some hits and misses, but that’s the way of it sometimes, and my favs will be different from yours, and vice versa. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unnatural Vice (Sins of the Cities: Book Two) Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Loveswept Length: 250 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery At a Glance: The dialogue in this novel is rich and revealing of the characters, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for both the mystery and the romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: As... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemy of My Enemy (The Executive Office: Book Two) Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 287 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Read this book. Lose yourself in this series. It’s an outstanding read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Fifteen years from now, an affair rocks the world. Two men commit to their... 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 have author CF White dropping in for a visit today on the blog tour for her new book, Misdemeanor, Book One in the Responsible Adult series. CF talks a bit about her inspiration for the serial, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter details below.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal of Elizabeth Silver and Jenny Urban's Sci-Fi, Suspense/Thriller, In His Majesty's Service, coming September 11, 2017, from Riptide Publishing. About the Book Authors: Elizabeth Silver & Jenny Urban Page Count: ~368 Type: Standalone Cover By: Lou Harper Blurb: Everyone in the Drion Collective knows that finding your match—the one person in existence with the... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is my first book by Melanie Hansen, but it certainly won’t be the last. I really like her writing style! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire?... Continue Reading →
Title: Broke Deep (A Porthkennack Novel) Author: Charlie Cochrane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Broke Deep is reliable Charlie Cochrane in plot, prose, and characterization. This is a book that fans of the author should enjoy just fine. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Morgan Capell’s life is falling apart by... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets of You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Four) Author: Skylar M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was no magic solution and big hugs. No misunderstandings spanning years that were suddenly resolved. There were past mistakes and severed relationships, tears and guilt and regret. But there were... Continue Reading →
June is Gay Pride Month. For some people, it’s a time to reflect on political activism and the dangers that loom over gay people worldwide even in 2017. For other people, it’s a time to to remember the accomplishments of the past forty or so years of gay pride and pay homage to figures such... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a look at the busy week we have ahead for you here at The Novel Approach. June is the month of new releases, it seems, and we’ve got quite a few guests stopping by to celebrate theirs. Also, just in case you missed them, here’s a rundown of the Giveaways... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Life Author: Melanie Hansen Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 22 minutes At a Glance: While not as affecting for me as the first book in this series, this is a well written story of two damaged characters who really have to work for their happy ending.... Continue Reading →
Title: Farlough Author: Xavier Mayne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book had the promise of delivering a mighty punch, but fell a bit short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Newly turned thirty, Cameron North is preparing himself to spend his life alone. When he... Continue Reading →
Title: Draakewood (Whyborne & Griffin: Book Nine Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 246 Pages Category: Paranormal, Historical At a Glance: I will admit that this one wasn’t my absolute favorite of the series—for now, I think Maelstrom is still sitting in that spot—but, there is no denying that it’s fantastic. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Z. Allora on the tour for her latest release, Secured and Free. She's sharing a couple of snippets from the book with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Z.! Greetings! I want to thank The Novel Approach for... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Lou Sylvre today on the Sunset at Pencarrow blog tour, a novel she penned with fellow author Anne Barwell. They've got some great things to share, including a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Lou! Hi! I’m Lou Sylvre and I’m... Continue Reading →
Title: Back Home Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A fluid story, filled with intensity and angst, culminating in an utterly satisfying ending. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Falling for his brother's boyfriend broke his heart. Now he's back home and falling in love all over again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterblow (Shatterproof Bond: Book Four) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was a non-stop action filled story just as the others have been. But this time we really got a sense of how deeply Declan loves Sam, and how far he will go to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherished by Two (Soul Match: Book Two) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 149 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, BDSM, Ménage At a Glance: A strong sequel to the first Soul Match book that explores the relationship between Lasar, Nary, and Chris even more while revealing the trouble in Alasharian society. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Destiny... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Elyse Springer to TNA today on the Heels Over Head blog tour. She's here to share a few random facts about diving with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details for that below. Welcome, Elyse! Hello, and welcome to the blog tour for Heels... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to The Mystery of Nevermore audiobook tour. We're so pleased to have C.S. Poe dropping in today to chat about narrator extraordinaire, Derrick McClain, and how he carried off the perfect performance. And there's even a blooper reel that proves it takes more than one take to pull it off! Enjoy and... Continue Reading →
Title: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (A States of Love Story) Author: L.A. Merrill Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 74 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This was my first time reading L.A. Merrill, and I found this story to be entertaining and fun. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: David Marks is looking for the perfect place... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It really is great to see an author provide everything needed for a great story, and then to have the narrator take the words... Continue Reading →
Title: Quarry (The Vampire Guard: Book Two) Author: Elizabeth Noble Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 190 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: Elizabeth Noble’s writing style is easy and natural, pleasant and not overdone. Humor and technical details also reveal that the author has a skillful way of breathing life into her characters, making them... Continue Reading →
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