Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Protector Author: Cooper West Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved it! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Guardsmen are always matched in a bonded pair. The Protector can shift into a weredog, and the human partner is his Handler. They are incredibly rare and highly valued, but people... Continue Reading →
Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: The story was cute and I loved the characters, but there just seemed to be so much that wasn’t explained or that didn’t seem to fit in. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Tanner moves to... Continue Reading →
Title: He’s Just Knot That Into You Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 127 Pages At a Glance: The story was cute and I loved the characters, but there just seemed to be so much that wasn’t explained or that didn’t seem to fit in. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: When Tanner moves to... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and thanks for dropping by to see what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! First, though, I’m so thrilled to introduce two new reviewers to the TNA team: one comes to us brand new to the reviewing biz, the other is a long time veteran reviewer in the M/M... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Melanie Hansen has done a great job with this book. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire? Former Marine and lower-leg amputee Carey Everett keeps a grueling schedule of counseling fellow war veterans and their families.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Man (A Heated Beat Story) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 132 Pages At a Glance: Garrett Leigh’s Heated Beat series is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A Heated Beat Story As a diehard music fan, a dirty, smoky gig is Vice Squad Detective Danny Jones’s idea of... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Like Paris (Bend or Break: Book Two) Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 249 Pages At a Glance: One of the strengths of this author is her character development skills; the guys are real, I could relate to them, and I loved joining them in this story. Reviewed By: Janet... Continue Reading →
Title: Give Chase Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: If you’re looking for a quick read that’s a bit sexy, with smart and stubborn men, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Declan’s always been careful to guard his heart, but Isaac’s catching up at... Continue Reading →
Title: Clockwork Pirate Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 278 Pages At a Glance: As alt-history steampunk adventures go, I’d say Clockwork Pirate is a fun one. As romances go, though, I’d say this one relied too much on telling rather than showing. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alex hid his unnatural attraction to... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: An excellent psycho-thriller mystery story, with a bit of romance thrown in. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts have left many precincts understaffed... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, RJ, I’m so glad to have you back with us today at The Novel Approach. For those who may be newer to the gay romance genre and don’t know you quite as well as others of us, why don’t we start by having you tell us a bit about yourself? RJ: Hi, guys,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: It is with great caution I tell you that some of this novel worked so beautifully and some…well, some did not. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A Being(s) in Love Story Zeki Janowitz has returned... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: It is with great caution I tell you that some of this novel worked so beautifully and some…well, some did not. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A Being(s) in Love Story Zeki Janowitz has returned... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspoken Author: Sam Singer Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 10 Pages At a Glance: Super short story that felt a bit forced. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kenneth and David from the best-selling stories Broken and Envy are back for another sensual glimpse into their D/s relationship. Kenneth prides himself on being the best trained sub he can for his Dom.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Family We Make Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 461 Pages At A Glance: I recommend this book for all of us who’ve ever struggled to feel accepted. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: At seventeen, Rick Albright left his home, his parents and even his old name, rather than pretend to be straight.... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Heidi Cullinan today on the Carry the Ocean blog tour. Enjoy Heidi's guest post, then be sure to check out the ways you can win some great prizes, including a tour wide Grand Prize. You'll find details below. And now, here's Heidi! This Used to Be My Playground In Carry the... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of Faith (An Uncommon Whore: Book Three) Author: Belinda McBride Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 215 Pages At a Glance: Prince of Faith is a solid story that’s fast paced and entertaining. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Held captive against his will, Markus Dayspring wakes every morning with a thirst for revenge, and collapses... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian... Continue Reading →
Title: A Shot of J&B Author: Lou Sylvre Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: This book wasn’t perfect, but it was still a fantastic story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Six years ago, Brian Harrison helped save the life of Jackie Vasquez, and he’s never really forgotten him. After the rescue, Brian... Continue Reading →
Hullo, all! Since Lisa has yet to bar the doors of The Novel Approach, I’m here today with DSP Publications author Rick R. Reed to talk about suspense and serial killers and anonymous hookups. But all in a good way! (…Wait, is there a good way to talk about serial killers? 0_o Eh, Rick will... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author RJ Jones today on the Out of the Blue blog tour. Enjoy the excerpt and then enter for a chance to win an e-copy of the book via the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! Blurb: When everything happens Out of the Blue… Lt Cameron Cooper has been with the San... Continue Reading →
Title: Fated: Blood and Redemption Series: Baal's Heart Author: Bey Deckard Cover Artist: Bey Deckard Release Date: April 11th, 2015 Word Count: 117 000+ Pre-Order Now: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon AU Goodreads Link: Fated Blurb: With the captain’s mind in shambles, Jon and Tom set out to find the... Continue Reading →
Title: Fated: Blood and Redemption Series: Baal's Heart Author: Bey Deckard Cover Artist: Bey Deckard Release Date: April 11th, 2015 Word Count: 117 000+ Pre-Order Now: Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon AU Goodreads Link: Fated Blurb: With the captain’s mind in shambles, Jon and Tom set out to find the... Continue Reading →
Title: Boston Boyfriends Author: Margie Church Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: The writing was good, flowed well, and is easy to follow, but the main characters didn't seem to have any chemistry. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A hot hook up at a celebrity wedding leaves Porter Campbell wanting a whole... Continue Reading →
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