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Title: Personal Entanglement (Thorne and Dash: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 219 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, D/s At a Glance: The intensity between the two men is continued in this book, and the ending was a joy to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Several months ago Thorne hired Riley as an escort.... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Kris Ripper to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for zir new novel, The Butch and the Beautiful. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the giveaway details below! When Characters Take Over In my initial notes for The Butch and the Beautiful, I have, I think, three beats... Continue Reading →
Title: Eleventh Hour Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 195 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Mystery/Thriller At a Glance: Gregory displays a deft hand at crafting historical espionage with a classic touch, which is then enhanced by the touching romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Borrowed from the Secret Intelligence Service cipher department to assist Briers... Continue Reading →
Title: Misinformation Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was engrossed in this story from the beginning and really wanted to know what would happen between Ethan and Charlie. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ethan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Narrator: Mike Pohlable Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 53 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story is fine as a mystery/romance. The plot is workable and progresses as you would expect. However, the audio is more than just a tiny bit grating. Reviewed By: Mike... Continue Reading →
Title: Midlife Crisis Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: Fierce Publishing Length: 182 Pages (Kindle) Category: Mystery, Comedy, Contemporary At a Glance: Humor, like so many other things, is such a subjective concept, but when it comes to authors who write it well, Rob Rosen doesn’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jack is thirty-five and single once... Continue Reading →
Title: Innocent (Frozen: Book One) Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 139 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Innocent is packed with intense moments, a murder mystery, horror and a just a little psychology on different levels. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: His body is held hostage, but is his heart a prisoner, too? Gabriel... Continue Reading →
Title: Highland Hearts Author: JP Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a little somethin’, a short but satisfying somethin’, then pick up this novella; it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Robertson has inherited his grandfather’s mansion in northern Scotland,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wriggle & Sparkle Author: Megan Derr Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 319 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Genderfluid, Bisexual, Pansexual At a Glance: Another phenomenal job of world building by Megan Derr, with a new take on paranormal that was quite enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lynn is a kraken shifter in every... Continue Reading →
Hello, hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble. Welcome back to another edition of Genre Talk hosted on The Novel Approach. Today we’re very lucky to be joined by DSP Publications author Gus Li I was very lucky to meet and spend some time with Gus several times. A few years ago at Rainbow Con in Florida he... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: The Queen & the Homo Jock King Author: TJ Klune Narrator: Michael Lesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 17 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: This wonderful read is powered by Lesley’s talent and Klune’s words. Buy this audio; you will not be sorry. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Do... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool’s Gold Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I feel this story began stronger than it wrapped up, what with the early poignancy of Rich and Jake’s separation, the final third or so did provide its share of pathos before concluding in the requisite romantic way.... Continue Reading →
Title: Part & Parcel (Sidewinder: Book Three) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: Brock Thompson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 55 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Part & Parcel is a highly recommended audio and read, if you’re a fan of Abigail Roux. I think this is her best story yet! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Baker (The Myer Triplets: Book Two) Author: Mathew Ortiz Publisher: Self-Published Length: 142 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The chemistry coming off the page between these two men is electric and entertaining. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Recipe for Romance 1 cup crazy Myer triplet aka Boone Myer 1 cup snobby guppie... Continue Reading →
Title: Back to Back (Roughstock: Book Five) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Contemporary Western At a Glance: BA Tortuga gives us another great storyline, with the setting mostly in New Orleans. It gives a nice feel to how Laurel and Landon live and to what their beliefs are and how... Continue Reading →
Title: Native Wind (Native Ingenuity: Book One) Author: A.M. Burns Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 216 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: A fantastic western steampunk tale with a focus on Native folklore. Reviewed By: Brock Blurb: After his family is killed by thieves, sole survivor Trey McAlister is taken in by a nearby Comanche clan.... Continue Reading →
Title: What It Looks Like Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books Length: 264 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, BDSM, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This novel was full of angst, violence and more than its share of kinky sex, but it was also the most honest tale of one man’s journey toward happiness I have... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! It’s such a busy one, in fact, that I’ve added an extra day of guests just to be able to bring them all to you, which is lucky for us, really. So, here’s a look at... Continue Reading →
Title: The Green's Hill Novellas Author: Amy Lane Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 220 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: A perfect example of Amy Lane's usual storytelling style: Poignant, gripping, and with a happy ending that has to be earned. If you love the Green's Hill series, or a little angst in your... Continue Reading →
Title: Tracefinder: Changes (Tracefinder: Book Two Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Length: 469 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Action/Thriller At a Glance: Kaje Harper delivers an exciting story rife with incredibly well drawn characters and a tightly constructed plot that has more than its fair share of action, drama and heart-stopping moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Circle: Forester Triad Act Three Author: Blaine D. Arden Publisher: Cayendi Press Length: 140 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mystery, Polyamory At a Glance: The romantic payoff at the end of this trilogy was worth the five years it took to get it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “I have great responsibilities, but my path ahead... Continue Reading →
Title: The Flowers of St. Aloysius Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 363 Pages Category: New Adult, Historical, Gothic Romance At a Glance: Another amazing book from Hayden Thorne that will stay with me long after I’ve finished. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A dying young mother’s desperate hope for her child leads her to a fateful... Continue Reading →
Title: Flying Fish (Sword and Silk: Book One) Author: Sedonia Guillone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The second half of the story really was lovely. I just wish it would have grabbed me from the get-go. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In eighteenth century Japan, during the golden age of... Continue Reading →
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