Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Prickly Business Author: Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 280 Pages At a Glance: I am a sucker for an enemies-to-lovers story, and really enjoyed this one. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Some people might call Avery Babineaux a prick. He’s a hedgehog shifter from an old-money Louisiana family, with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadows Fall Author: JK Hogan Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 293 Pages At a Glance: One thing that really stood out for me is that JK Hogan puts a lot into developing her secondary characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A gift—or curse—gives Titus McGinty the unwanted ability to talk to ghosts. When he... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Gears Author: Petra Lynn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: Shifting Gears is a shifter story that missed the mark for me. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: One rainy night, bike-shop owner Kenton Palmer finds an injured dog on the road and takes him to the nearest vet clinic, only... Continue Reading →
Title: Johnnie (Siphon: Book One) Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 50 minutes At a glance: Lions and Siphons and Tremblay… Oh my! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: A Premier lion shifter, Hugh Landry dedicates his life to leading the Berk pride with strength and confidence. Hundreds of people... Continue Reading →
Title: Death by Dragon Author: Madeleine Ribbon Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 283 Pages At a Glance: A little bit of fairy tale and a heaping helping of fantasy with a side of action and danger kept this clever and fast paced story moving along. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Fell Harwick, half-incubus and witch extraordinaire,... Continue Reading →
Title: I’ll Still Be There Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some issues I had with I'll Still Be There, I liked its message of the enduring power of love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The summer after high school, Eli Dunn and Jess Early explore... Continue Reading →
Title: Orion’s Circle (Sirius Wolves: Part One) Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 156 pages At a Glance: A shifter story with ménage and unique mythology. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: According to legend, when humankind is at its most desperate, the goddess Sirius will send three of the most powerful werewolf shifters... Continue Reading →
Title: Speak No Evil Author: Alexa Snow Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 266 Pages At a Glance: Speak No Evil is a different ghost/mystery story. If you’re in the mood for a moody ghost story, pick this one up. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Jamie Kincade's world is turned upside down when Sebastian, a young man... Continue Reading →
Title: What’s In Your Box? (Djinn: Book One) Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 46 Pages At a Glance: Short story with a djinn, a vet with PTSD, and some cute moments. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Dale Edinger has just inherited a house from his aunt. It's a good thing too because traumatic shoulder damage... Continue Reading →
Title: Borderline Author: Pop Cherry Publisher: LoveLight Press Pages/Word Count: 85 Pages At a Glance: Loose threads and sketchy plot development overshadow this author’s obvious gift for writing a descriptive and vivid narrative. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When a rogue wolf is dropped to the tiles of Saren Lash's hall, the alpha Enforcer has no... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin’s Key II Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 195 Pages At a Glance: Another wild ride with Alec and Cronin and the rest of the vamps. This is what the Indiana Jones movies would be like if Indy were a gay vampire! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: History isn’t always what it seems.... Continue Reading →
Title: Vintage Pride Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: For those who like the Lionheart series, this book offers a detailed look at the elusive Jean-Luc. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: He doesn’t believe in the paranormal. Can a gorgeous shifter prove him wrong? Ethan Wayne is a paranormal investigator for... Continue Reading →
Title: Forging the Future (A Change of Heart Novel) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This book was a fantastic ending to an awesome series! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Jin Church is back where he started, alone, wandering, and uncertain of his path. It’s not by choice but... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgiving Thayne (A True Mates Novel) Author: J.R. Loveless Narrator:: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: I think that McClain has some room to grow in his performances, but overall, I liked the voices he chose for the main characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Nicholas... Continue Reading →
Title: The Strange Case of the Big Sur Benefactor Author: Jess Faraday Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Pages/Word Count: 99 Pages At a Glance: Clever, clever, clever! Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Billiwack, California, 1884. When translator Rosetta Stein comes across her rival, Bartholomew Vincent, under attack by weird, raven-headed man-beasts behind the infamous Puckered Rosebud Gentleman’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Naming His Mate Author: M. Limoges Publisher: Decadent Publishing Pages/Word Count: 67 Pages At a Glance: Naming His Mate is a perfect, quick read for anyone in need of some werewolf infusion. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Small-town sheriff, Mike Hadley, would love to experience a headache-free day for once in his life. Unfortunately, that’s... Continue Reading →
Title: We, King Henry VIII: Part One Author: S. Joy P. Publisher: Self-Published via Amazon Pages/Word Count: 188 Pages At a Glance: With a unique plot and lush prose, We, King Henry VIII takes readers on a supernatural trip to the 16th century. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Henry VIII of England seeks his way home... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: Expect to be wowed by this book, and expect to smile for weeks after reading it. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: On the run from his old-blood werewolf family, Tim Dirus finds himself in Wolf's... Continue Reading →
Title: Jack in the Green Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 24 Pages At a Glance: While slightly confusing at times, this is an interesting story with a couple of surprising twists. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 1920s England, class distinctions still hold sway, and the old pagan traditions are far from forgotten.... Continue Reading →
Title: Creature Feature Authors: Poppy Dennison and Mary Calmes Narrator:: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 29 Minutes At a Glance: Both Poppy Dennison and Mary Calmes give us well rounded, sexy paranormal stories, and I think Jeff Gelder did a great job with the narration. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Diagnosis:... Continue Reading →
Title: Butt Riders on the Range Authors: Kage Alan, JP Barnaby, Ally Blue, TC Blue, Shae Conner, Jevocas Green, Kieran Kelly, and Eden Winters Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 448 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable and eclectic mix of cowboy stories from the mundane to the fantastic. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Do you... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Parker Williams today on his Scent of the Heart (Shifting Needs: Book Two) blog tour. Parker chats a bit about the paranormal and what would happen if we suddenly discovered shifters and other supernatural creatures were real. Enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to... Continue Reading →
Title: Spell Bound (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book One) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 216 Pages At a Glance: I can easily recommend this book for a wonderful escape for a few hours, with the bonus of more to come. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Mason Blackmoor just can’t compete with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: The Secret Casebook of Simon Feximal is a book that deserves every bit of effusiveness aimed its way. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A story too secret, too terrifying—and too shockingly intimate—for Victorian eyes. A note... Continue Reading →
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