Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Maryann's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! One-Eyed Royals by Cordielia Kingsbridge - In Cash Plays I was disappointed in Dominic, but Levi takes disappointment to a whole different level here.... Continue Reading →
Review: To Be Honest by S.M. James
Title: To Be Honest Series: #lovehim: Book Three Author: S. M. James Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 412 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: While there are some problems with the story, the message it tries to convey is an important one, and the story, overall, is entertaining. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Angus Reid... Continue Reading →
Review: Kip’s Monster by Harper Fox
Title: Kip’s Monster Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kip’s Monster is another winning read from an author who is always willing to go out on the proverbial limb to offer something just a little bit different to her readers. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: John “Oz” Osman is... Continue Reading →
Simply the Best 2018: Carrie’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Carrie's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! Charlie's Rainbow by Victoria Sue - Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one,... Continue Reading →
Simply the Best 2018: Lindsey’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! And a Happy Christmas to those who are celebrating today. To those who are not, Happy Tuesday! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Lindsey's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! A Springful of Winter... Continue Reading →
Review: Crossroads by Garrett Leigh
Title: Crossroads Series: Skins: Book Four Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 118 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Recommended for fans of this series. I don't think that it can be read as a standalone because you would be a bit lost, but it's a great way to say goodbye to... Continue Reading →
Review: The Last Sun by K. D. Edwards
Title: The Last Sun Series: The Tarot Sequence: Book One Author: K. D. Edwards Publisher: Pyr/Penguin Random House Length: 367 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Clever, unique, charming and action-packed, I was hooked on this book from beginning to end and would recommend it without reservation to anyone who loves Urban Fantasy. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Simply the Best 2018: Jovan’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're beginning the countdown to the end of the year with Jovan's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! The Consumption of Magic by TJ Klune (narrated by Michael Lesley) - I rarely share M/M books with straight friends, but I... Continue Reading →
Review: Tutus and Tinsel by Rhys Ford
Title: Tutus and Tinsel Series: Half Moon Bay Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 79 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: If anyone doubted that Rhys Ford could write Christmas fluff, I think those doubts can be put to rest. Tutus and Tinsel is Christmas fluff, but done the Rhys Ford way. Well…minus... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: No Tears for Darcy by Vicki Reese ~ Narrated by Brock Hatton
Title: No Tears for Darcy Author: Vicki Reese Narrator: Brock Hatton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 28 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Brock Hatton does what he can with this plot, and believably conveys a former FBI agent being fully bamboozled by the friends and townies he calls close friends.... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Ficlet and Giveaway: The Tutus and Tinsel Blog Tour with Rhys Ford
Welcome to the Tutus and Tinsel blog tour with author Rhys Ford! I've got something super special to share with you today, not only the ficlet and its author but the very personal respect and love I have for the person behind the books as well. Rhys made a fan of me from the opening... Continue Reading →
Review: Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Title: Game Changer Author: Rachel Reid Publisher: Carina Press Length: 334 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Rachel Reid is a talented writer, and I look forward to reading more from her. This novel has some really good bones but just needed a bit more story to hold them together. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: New... Continue Reading →
Review: Shrewd Angel by Anyta Sunday
Title: Shrewd Angel Series: The Christmas Angel: Book Six Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 297 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I had so much fun with this one. Clifford and Pax are wonderful together, and I loved watching everything unfold. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Pax Polo is the swashbuckling guitarist... Continue Reading →
Review: An Everyday Hero by E.J. Russell
Title: An Everyday Hero Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 54 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: As a holiday offering An Everyday Hero has all the right elements to satisfy any romantic. This story was a win for me. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Adam... Continue Reading →
Review: A Gift of Time by Jaclyn Osborn
Title: A Gift of Time Author: Jaclyn Osborn Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 144 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A Gift of Time accomplishes what a Holiday Romance is supposed to: it touched my heart, redeemed its ‘Scrooge’, and delivered a Christmas miracle that guaranteed a happily ever after for Jack and Caden.... Continue Reading →
Review: Exit Through the Gift Shop by Kim Fielding
Title: Exit Through the Gift Shop Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: Sit back and enjoy a bona fide magical love story between two sweet guys. This one is sure to satisfy the romantic in all of us. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Friendly Fire by Cari Z. ~ Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Friendly Fire Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 5 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Look for Nick J. Russo’s name on other books; you will not be disappointed. This book is fine for what it is, but other titles by this same author are... Continue Reading →
Character Interview and Giveaway: From These Ashes by Davidson King
We're so pleased to have author Davidson King joining us today on the tour for her latest release, From These Ashes, book four in the Haven Hart series. We have a fun character interview to share with you today as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for... Continue Reading →
Review: Perfect Day by Sally Malcolm
Title: Perfect Day Series: New Milton: Book One Author: Sally Malcolm Publisher: Carina Press Length: 187 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: But for one admittedly personal niggle that jerked me clean out of the story for a moment, Perfect Day is just about the perfect read if you’re looking for a second chances romance... Continue Reading →
Review: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is by Bru Baker
Title: Holidays Are Where Your Heart Is Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 42 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This uplifting story left me with a smile on my face and the knowledge that the holidays are truly where your heart is, and I definitely... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Helleville by Hayden Thorne
We're so pleased to have author Hayden Thorne dropping in today to celebrate the re-release of her Teen Fantasy Helleville. She's sharing an exclusive excerpt from the book and is also offering up the chance for three readers to win an eCopy of the book, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Hi, friends, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! This one is making me a bit sentimental, I don't mind admitting, as it's the final group of guest authors we'll be hosting before the hiatus, but it's a great group coming your way with fun... Continue Reading →
Giveaway Recap: December 10th through December 14th
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a recap of the still-active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. There are some great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's open for entries, but hurry, some of them are expiring soon! Kassandra Lea- A $25 (US)... Continue Reading →
Review: Purrfect Holiday by Jana Denardo
Title: Purrfect Holiday Series: Warmest Wishes: Advent Calendar 2018 Author: Jana Denardo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet Christmas romance from Jana Denardo. Was it earth-shattering? No. But sometimes a book or short story doesn’t have to be earth-shattering to be good, or... Continue Reading →

