Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Summer Stock Author: Vanessa North Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 239 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Summer Stock is a perfect feel-good summer romance. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Tabloid scandals have driven TV star Ryan Hertzog to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where he’s hiding out doing summer stock at his cousin’s seaside theater. When... Continue Reading →
Title: Pandora Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Pandora is a powerful novel, one with depth and unending action. Once again, Marguerite Labbe proves that she can write an intelligent, clever story that sticks with you well beyond the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Haunted... Continue Reading →
Title: Slow Heat Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 118k Words Category: Alt U, Fantasy, Mpreg At a Glance: Knowing mpreg isn’t everybody’s cuppa, I can’t say this book will be for everyone, but I can say that Slow Heat—in my admittedly limited experience—is some of the best I’ve read yet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble and thank you for joining us today on for joining Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Let’s all give a big, warm howdy to DSP Publications author Amy Rae Durreson who’s here to talk about her epic fantasy release Recovery. First, let’s get a look at what the book’s... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author J.T. Hall dropping by today on the tour for her new novel, Forest of Thorns and Claws. J.T. is talking research with us today, and there's also a great giveaway to check out below. Welcome, J.T.! Hello and welcome to the blog tour for Forest of Thorns and Claws!... Continue Reading →
Title: Fragile Brilliance Author: Eliot Parker Publisher: Roundfire Books Length: 304 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fragile Brilliance is a first time read for me by Eliot Parker. I really liked this fast paced, action thriller, mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When off-duty Charleston police sergeant Ronan McCullough responds to the assault of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Enemies Like You Authors: Annika Martin and Joanna Chambers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Chambers and Martin score with a sexy suspense thriller. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: They're dangerous men. Absolute enemies. And totally hot for each other. Will has never met anyone like... Continue Reading →
Title: False Start (Wilmington Breakers: Book Two) Author: Sloan Johnson Publisher: Self-Published Length: Novel Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The second half was very emotional, but even though I wasn't prepared for something like that when I started reading it, I still couldn't put the book down until I was done with it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're extending a big welcome to author J.C. Long today as he tours the web to introduce his newest book, Hearts in Ireland, a part of Dreamspinner Press's World of Love series. If you're looking for a mouthwatering new recipe, look no further than right here. Welcome, J.C.! Dia dhuit, readers of The Novel Approach!... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Vanessa North to TNA today on the tour for her brand new release, Summer Stock. Vanessa's sharing a great bucket list with us, and there's also a fun giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Vanessa! The Summer Stock Popcorn Bucket List The Sci-fi musts:... Continue Reading →
I had the great privilege of reading an advanced copy of Michael Scott Garvin's upcoming second novel, Aunt Sookie & Me, and I couldn't be more thrilled to be revealing the cover of this delightful book here at The Novel Approach. Poppy Wainwright is the sweet Southern belle who charms readers through this story. Aunt... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead. We’ve got some great guests and giveaways in store for you, as well as lots more reviews to share, so stay tuned. Here’s what’s on tap! Monday – Kicking off our week, we have author Vanessa... Continue Reading →
Title: Setting the Hook Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Grey is an excellent writer and puts his characters in plausible situations. These characterizations draw you in, and the men in his books become real people Grey just happens to be telling a story about. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Every Breath You Take Author: Robert Winter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Despite the issues, I think Winter is talented and am look forward to seeing what he can come up with in the future. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: When Zachary Hall leaves Utah for a job in... Continue Reading →
Title: Children of Hyacinth Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 242 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy, New Adult At a Glance: Hayden Thorne is synonymous with awesome historical fantasy. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Iulian Dalca is a twenty-one-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams. He's also blessed with a hint of light magic in his blood, a... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author DJ Jamison to TNA today on the virtual tour for her latest release, Urgent Care, book three in the Hearts & Health series. DJ's brought along an exclusive excerpt to share, as well as the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author TA Moore today on the tour for her latest release, Liar, Liar. We've got a teaser from the book to share with you, and there's also the chance to win a $20 Dreamspinner Press store credit, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, TA! I have... Continue Reading →
Title: His Brother's Beta (Pack Rules: Book One) Authors: Caitlin Ricci & A.J. Marcus Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 88 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: All in all, a lovely bit of writing. Perfect for a mid-day weekend treat. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: After twenty years of being away, Harlow has come back to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fugue Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages Category: BDSM At a Glance: Fugue is a well-written BDSM snippet that will leave you a bit breathless and hungering for more. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who is the master and who is the slave? In Rick R. Reed's tortuously sexy short story,... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts in Ireland (A World of Love Story) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a well written, nicely paced HEA story that I would recommend, and is a great addition to the World of Love universe. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When the future is... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Matt Doyle to TNA on the tour for his latest release from NineStar Press, Addict. Matt's talking world-building with us today, and there's a great giveaway too, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Matt! Addict is a cyberpunk tale about a Chinese-Canadian detective living in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jaime Reese today on the promo tour for her latest release in the Men of Halfway House Series, A Worthy Man. Welcome, Jaime! The Parallels of Having Two Creative Outlets ~ Cover Art and Writing I want to start by saying "thank you" to Lisa and The Novel Approach... Continue Reading →
In Chechnya, part of the Russian Federation, police are kidnapping gay men (and those they perceive to be gay) and taking them to camps for torture. Several state-sanctioned murders have also been reported. Readers & Writers for LGBT Chechens is a group of people raising money for organizations working directly with gay men and other... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostly Investigations Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 114 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: This is a well plotted murder/paranormal mystery, with some interesting questions about death. I really liked Jon, who had a sadness about him but kept his sense of humor, and Brody, who’s snarky but turns out to... Continue Reading →
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