Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Hello, Internet! Welcome back to the Art of Lex Chase. I’m your one and only host, Lex! Every month here at TNA, Lisa lets me drop by showing off a new piece I've whipped up. For the majority of July, I was on vacation visiting a friend. I've only been back since Sunday and I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Alexis Duran joining us today on the tour for her latest release, Death by Starlight, book two in the Edge of Night series. I asked Alexis to tell us a bit about the inspiration for the blend of fantasy in the series, which she's done, and there's also a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the exclusive cover reveal for Charlie Cochrane's Count the Shells, a forthcoming title in Riptide Publishing's Porthkennack ~verse. Welcome, Charlie! About the Book Author: Charlie Cochrane Release Date: Oct 16, 2017 Page count: ~253 Genre: Historical Romance Type: Standalone Cover by: L.C. Chase This title is part of the Porthkennack universe. Blurb: Michael... Continue Reading →
Title: Cowboys Don’t Come Out Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 50 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Buy the book, enjoy the narration, and get ready to have all kinds of fun with two cowboys who are building love and a family right before our eyes.... Continue Reading →
Title: Texting, AutoCorrect, and a Prius Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: While the book was a miss for me, because both characters had flaws that were too big for me to ignore, I’ve heard others who found it funny and pleasurable to read, so dig... Continue Reading →
Title: The Layover Author: Roe Horvat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The Layover is gorgeous and emotionally gratifying in every way a romance should be. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Eight years ago, Ondro Smrek fled Slovakia and the bigotry that drove his first lover to take his own life.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JR Gray joining us today on the tour for the re-release of his short novel Say Yes. Gray is giving us a peek at the inspiration for the book's MC, James, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for entry details.... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author E.J. Russell to TNA today on the tour for her latest release, Cutie and the Beast, book one in the Fae Out of Water series. She's here to talk about some special ladies in the story, and there's also a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to check out those details... Continue Reading →
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely recommend adding this one to your list. Gale’s writing is, as always, funny, engaging, and so easygoing and enjoyable. Coupled with Kirt Graves’ fabulous narration, it’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Jox: Treasure Hunter #4 Author/Illustrator: Cray Publisher: Class Comics Length: 22 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: It was great to see a little emotion in the book when the previous installments have been more focused on the sex. The plot is definitely heating up, and I’m looking forward to the next installment. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Feel-Good True Romance Bundle Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 705 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I love Reed’s writing. He creates strong, character driven stories, and these are no exception. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Delve into some of Rick R. Reed’s classic feel-good romances with this bundle. In... Continue Reading →
Title: The Garden (Lavender Shores: Book Two) Author: Rosalind Abel Publisher: Self-Published Length: 267 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The journey is the story here, and it is well worth taking to watch these men change and grow to believe in themselves. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Beautiful Gilbert Bryant designs jewelry for the... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Rosalind Abel to TNA today on the tour for The Garden, book two in the Lavender Shores series. We've got an exclusive peek inside the book for you, and there's also the chance at a $5 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author L.A. Witt and the Get a Grip blog tour, her latest addition to the Bluewater Bay ~verse. She's here to share some of her latest reads and recs with you, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. What L.A. Witt Has Been Reading (or Listening... Continue Reading →
Title: Road Trip: Volume One Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Road Trip is an explosion of humor, danger, and just a whole lot of action, fighting and steamy scenes with MJ and Sonny. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The road to love is notoriously bumpy, full of... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Heat Author: Jay Northcote Narrator: Mark Steadman Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 43 minutes Category: Category At a Glance: Light summer read? Nailed it! Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: A summer fling is an ideal cure for a broken heart. But when it's with your best friend, things get complicated. When Adam... Continue Reading →
Title: Training Season Author: Leta Blake Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 12 hours and 12 minutes Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: There is just so much about this book to love. Michael Ferraiuolo is definitely a narrator I will look for again. His ability to weave a story through a multitude of... Continue Reading →
Title: Paragon (Vertex: Book Three) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Romantic Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Paragon is a pulse pounding, adrenaline spiked finish to the Vertex trilogy. It’s some of the finest and funnest horror fiction I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The sighting of... Continue Reading →
Thanks so much for joining us on the GRL 2017 Official Blog Tour. We're so pleased to welcome Supporting Author Caraway Carter to TNA today. He's joining us to introduce himself to attendees who might not know him yet, so feel free to give him a "hello"! Welcome, Caraway! Many authors attend GRL every year,... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Z. Allora to TNA today. We’re going to talk books, cover art, and whatever else we can think of, so grab a chair and join us! Let’s start with the introductions. For readers who may not be familiar with you and your work yet, tell us a little... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a sneak peek of some of the fun guests we have in store for the coming week. It promises to be a fun one, including our next Countdown to GayRomLit tour feature, so stay tuned. And now, here’s what’s coming up! Monday – GRL Supporting Author Caraway Carter kicks things... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the one stop spot to find all the active giveaways from the past week here at The Novel Approach! In case you missed them, this is a comprehensive list of guest posts with reader prize opportunities, some of them ending soon, so be sure to check them out! Garrett Leigh: House of Cards... Continue Reading →
Title: Unsettled (On the Strip: Book One) Author: Zach Jenkins Publisher: Self-Published Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Unsettled turned out to be a pretty fair read from Zach Jenkins. Good cops, bad cops, mystery, suspense, bigotry, drama and humor, it’s fast paced and it wasn’t easy to figure out who the... Continue Reading →
Title: Stone Cold Foxe (The Skyler Foxe Mysteries: Book Seven) Author: Haley Walsh Publisher: Self-Published Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Another adventure for the SFC. A great mix of quirky and fun, with a little mystery thrown in, The Skyler Foxe Mysteries haven’t disappointed me yet! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Is... Continue Reading →
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