Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Welcome to Crash Author: Lina Langley Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 214 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thought-provoking spin on a coming-of-age story for a very complex character with equally complex relationships, and an unexpected twist tying it all together. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: At first, Damien feels lucky to land a job... Continue Reading →
Title: Manic Pixie Dream Boy (The Underdogs: Book One) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 143 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can't wait to see what comes next for this band, and I'm very excited to see Dusk and Abe make appearances in the next books as an established couple. 5 shiny... Continue Reading →
Title: Patterns Author: Suede Delray Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 136 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Patterns is a fast-paced thriller. The smattering of mystery and the mafia ties adds drama and suspense to the betrayal and danger. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ever since he'd met Dominick Cortez unexpectedly on the subway, Rob had been... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Jacques N. Hoff (aka SJD Peterson and S.A. McAuley) and the Tufted & Tatted blog tour! We're so pleased to celebrate their release day with them, and, as an added bit of celebrating, we also have a Dreamspinner Press reader incentive giveaway to share with you, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue Author: Mackenzi Lee Publisher: HarperCollins Length: 513 Pages Category: Historical, Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Zounds—this was fun! 5 glorious stars! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: An unforgettable tale of two friends on their Grand Tour of 18th-century Europe who stumble upon a magical artifact that leads... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hike Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, John Inman assures his spot as a topnotch horror writer who uses a deft hand to weave in just enough romance to ease the tension and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dirty Mind Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 146 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Roe Horvat has a knack for telling a great story centered around characters who are so easy to warm up to and root for. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Alexander Popescu is a university lecturer in a quiet... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and thanks for joining Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Today, DSP Publications author Xenia Melzer has been kind enough to rustle up a brilliant and seriously informative analysis of—as you’ve probably guessed—vampires. And since October will be here before we know it, the timing couldn’t be better. So, we’ll stop... Continue Reading →
Welcome to co-authors Elizabeth Silver and Jenny Urban, and the tour for their latest collaboration, In His Majesty's Service, from Riptide Publishing. Elizabeth sat Jenny in the interview chair for their visit today, so enjoy and be sure to check out the great giveaway they have for you too. Welcome, Elizabeth and Jenny! Jenny in... Continue Reading →
We're chuffed to bits to have author Ginn Hale joining us today on the reboot tour for her novel Lord of the White Hell, the book that introduced the Sagrada Academy, the Hellions, and the Cadeleonian world. For fans of epic fantasy this series is a must-read, so enjoy Ginn's guest post and be sure... Continue Reading →
Title: How to Save a Life (Howl at the Moon: Book Four Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: How to Save a Life is sweet, heartbreaking, funny and touching. I’m giving it a 4.5 Star rating and look forward to the next installment. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Maybe This Time Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Maybe This Time fell short of being interesting enough to hold my attention. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Moving into a new home starts with a bang when Ryan Blackwell celebrates turning thirty. Being hungover means he’s bleary-eyed... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder in Color (DaSunder Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Emmi Lawrence Publisher: Loose Id Length: 313 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: I was amazed and sucked right into this fantastic story, and am hoping for another wild novel with Salain and Jevette; after all, they were just getting started. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Medical... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the GayRomLit 2017 Blog Tour! We're so pleased to have Featured Author Garett Groves joining us today as our guest in the countdown to the big event. Whether you're attending or not, I hope you'll enjoy getting to know Garett a bit better! Social Anxiety The GayRomLit convention is almost here! Yay, awesome,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Emma Jane today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Whitecott Manor, from NineStar Press. Emma's here to share some secrets about her writing process with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Emma! My Writing Process I love... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a short preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! It’s going to be another awesome and full one, with lots of great guests and giveaways, some great tours, another Countdown to GRL guest author, and more reviews in store. Here’s the rundown! *Update: due... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week! In case you missed them, this is your one stop roundup of what's up for grabs, but hurry! Some of them expire at midnight tonight. Charlie Cochet - $20 Amazon Gift... Continue Reading →
Title: Kevin Corrigan and Me Author: Jere' M. Fishback Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Young Adult At a Glance: I wanted to like this one more. Sadly, it lacked the emotional depth and maturity I was looking for. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ever since their boyhood days, fifteen-year-old Jesse has craved something more... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonlight Masquerade Author: D.M. Roberto Publisher: Fireborn Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a sweet short story, one that does a lot in its few pages to take hold of the reader. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: It's Valentine's weekend. For Skylar Everclear, it's a holiday he wishes he could... Continue Reading →
Title: Dear Mona Lisa... Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Self-Published Length: 65 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dear Mona Lisa... is worth reading. It's something different from the mass. This book has its own character; it's short, sweet, poetic, strong. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: om, shy office clerk by day and drawer... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Alicia Nordwell and the Earning His Trust blog tour! Location, location, location is the topic of conversation today, and Alicia's also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details. Writing Where You Know This is just the second eBook I’ve set in a location... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Alex Beecroft and the Foxglove Copse blog tour to TNA today. We've got a great guest post to share with you, and don't forget to check out the giveaway details too. Welcome, Alex! Having chosen to make Ruan a deeply settled person surrounded by his land and his kin,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Price of Secrets (Web of Secrets: Book Two) Author: Terry Poole Publisher: MLR Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Thriller At a Glance: Terry Poole offers readers a tension filled and action packed sequel to Web of Secrets Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kelly must rescue his fiance Nathan when he is kidnapped... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Mr. Wrong Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 218 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Finding Mr. Wrong is a sweet romance that just fell a bit short of being a cohesive and believable novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Matthew Hart is heir to the family fortune and owner of Hart... Continue Reading →
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