Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Love by Design Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 205 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I quite enjoyed joining the endearing Ben and difficult Jeremy on this friends—to (sort of) enemies—to friends—to lovers second chance romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Two years ago, Jeremy Lanzo's life almost fell apart when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowblind Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Line Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowblind. It was a triple threat for me, with just the right blend of action, mystery and romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Snow, steam, and secrets. The latest snowstorm carries something unexpected to the... Continue Reading →
Title: Imago Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The bottom line is, I want you guys to read this one. Pick it up. Stare at the cover. Dreamy sigh your way through the story. And, then lemme know who you love more, Jack or Lawson, because I just... Continue Reading →
Title: Tru Flame (Ember Peak: Book Three) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-Published Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story was real and romantic and a completely perfect final chapter for Tru and Jones and family, and I was left with a huge dreamy smile by the final page. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Swan Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: This was an enjoyable read for me, and a very different view of the vampyre and their Black Swans. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Views (The Carlisles: Book Four) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book wasn’t as fluid as the others in the series, but I think that is because of the quirky personalities of Ethan and Denver. All in all, I really enjoyed it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Union of the Snake Author: KC Burn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 87 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A complete gem of a self-published book. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: NOTE: Previously available in the Come Undone Anthology from Irksome Rebel Press. Zerek, a smuggler and rebel, has made a life’s work of trying to save his... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author J.E. Birk to TNA today, on tour to celebrate her latest release, Dating Ryan Alback. She's here to reveal the inspiration for the book and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, J.E.! Unlikely Inspiration: The Ellen Show! I’ve had... Continue Reading →
Title: Treasure for Treasure (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 357 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Ridiculously sweet slow burn. With dragons! Reviewed By: Caer Blurb: In the nineteenth century, the dragon Dìzhèn put the small coastal town of Everlasting under her protection. Her family was supposed... Continue Reading →
Title: Six Degrees of Lust (By Degrees: Book One) Author: Taylor V. Donovan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Six Degrees of Lust reminds us, once again, of how consummate a storyteller Taylor V. Donovan is, and how rich and detailed her stories are. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 2nd Edition... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman of My Dreams Author: Rob Matthews Publisher: JMS Books Length: 93 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed Snowman of My Dreams, mainly because I liked how it played out and I would have loved to have read this during the holidays. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A freak snowstorm seemed... Continue Reading →
Amazon USTitle: Keep Me Still Author: Stephen Hoppa Publisher: Self-Published Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Keep Me Still worked for me as a sexy and suspenseful bit of escapism. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis thinks his life is out of control—until the night he crashes into Cody. That's when he learns what... Continue Reading →
Title: Warlock in Training (Studies in Demonology: Book One) Author: TJ Nichols Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 226 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: WOW! The world building and emotion in this book bowled me over! Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Angus Donohue doesn’t want to be a warlock. He believes draining demons for magic is... Continue Reading →
Title: More Than a Suit: John (More Than a Suit: Book Two) Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotic At a Glance: JD Walker is really good at hot and steamy, and this story is no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John DeWitt loves men and sex. He’s good at his job... Continue Reading →
Title: Wounded Pride (Wounded: Book Two) Authors: Remmy Duchene and BL Morticia Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed the love, laughs and the little bit of heartache in Wounded Pride. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Renford Kline is straight… right? He got over his experimentation in college and... Continue Reading →
Title: Dating Ryan Alback Author: J.E. Birk Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had fun with this one. The flow was good and the writing style easy-going. If you’re looking for something light but with enough substance to keep you engaged, I recommend giving this one a go. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Hello, hello, and welcome to the latest edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews! Today we’re so pleased to introduce DSP Publications author Adrian Randall, who’s come to tell us about his upcoming Paranormal/Sci-Fi release Countermind. So how about we first have a look at what we’re in for. Countermind In a... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, I hope you’re having (or did have, for those friends who are already into Monday) a fantastic weekend! We have a pretty mellow week coming up, but I don’t expect it to be any less fun for it. And, we're also welcoming a new reviewer to The Novel Approach this morning. She comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Mongrel Trilogy Bundle Author: K.Z. Snow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 475 Pages Category: Steampunk, Paranormal Fantasy At a Glance: I loved this series, folks. I’m so very glad I read it; and read it again. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: One day a shadow is cast on the Mechanical Circus, a rollicking seaside carnival where... Continue Reading →
Title: Unconventional in Kansas City Authors: Carol Lynne, T.A. Chase, Stephani Hecht, Jambrea Jo Jones, Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 217 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: Overall, this was a wonderful compilation for GRL 2016 by some very talented authors. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 'Kiss Me, Cowboy' by Carol Lynne It isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Ardent Author: Heloise West Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Heloise West delivers a romance along with plenty of action and danger before bringing Ardent to a lovely and satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the village of Torrenta, master painter Morello has created a color... Continue Reading →
Title: Block and Strike Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a bit of a heavy and slow building story about two f*cked up underdogs that, while at times it was painful to watch them try to get it together, is so worth it in the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Next One Will Kill You: An Angus Green Novel Author: Neil S. Plakcy Publisher: Diversion Books Length: 268 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The first book in a semi silly/semi thrilling mystery series with Angus Green, our favorite rookie gay FBI agent. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: If Angus Green is going to... Continue Reading →
Title: Learning to Want Author: Tami Veldura Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: Learning to Want is a riveting sci-fi story that kept me hooked till the very last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Khoram is an enforcer, a bodyguard, but his boss has just betrayed him. Now... Continue Reading →
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