Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Runaway Rock Star (A States of Love Novella) Author: C.J. Anthony Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another enjoyable read from the States of Love series. I was glad I jumped on for the little Ohio road trip! I think you guys will like it, too. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Fierce Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: JMS Books Length: 294 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The plot is far-fetched and over the top in so many areas, so I basically just took a leap of faith and went with everything, even the completely unbelievable parts, and enjoyed myself immensely. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Lucas... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Nancy J. Hedin dropping in today on the tour for her new release, Bend, from Riptide Publishing. Enjoy her guest post and then be sure to check out details for the great giveaway at the end. Welcome, Nancy! Is Bend a Spiritual Statement? There will be some talk about... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Layla Reyne today, on the virtual tour for Cask Strength, book two in the Agents Irish and Whiskey series. Layla's sharing how she came up with the nicknames Irish and Whiskey, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Layla! How... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author James Stryker to TNA today on the tour for his new novel, The Simplicity of Being Normal. James is sharing an excerpt from the book with us, and is also offering a great giveaway from NineStar Press, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, James!... Continue Reading →
Title: Kissing Lessons (A Before… and After Story Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, for me, this was a cute little read but not something that I would tell folks to race out and get. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A kiss is just a kiss. It... Continue Reading →
Title: Muscling Through Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot speak highly enough of Muscling Through. This is a love story that pierces the heart and is guaranteed to stay with the reader long after the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cambridge academic Larry Morton... Continue Reading →
Title: Recovery (Reawakening: Book Three) Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 370 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: The world building in these novels is gorgeous and detailed, without ever becoming cumbersome, and the romantic elements are pure and forthright yet complex as well. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Resistance, exile, plague. Raif has... Continue Reading →
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble. Thank you for joining us today for another Genre Talk on The Novel Approach Reviews. This week I have the pleasure of bringing you DSP Publications author, Amy Lane and her latest release Quickening Volume 1 which is part of the Little Goddess series. Here’s a little bit about Amy’s book:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Alexa Milne to TNA today on the virtual tour for her newest novel, My Highland Cowboy. Alexa's here to talk plot bunnies and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Alexa! Those Plotting Bunnies I’m often asked where I get... Continue Reading →
Title: Icarus Ascending (LA Private Detectives: Book One) Author: Lee James Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Icarus Ascending is suspenseful, horrifying and gives us insight into the mind of a killer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kirk MacGregor loves to win—whether through his critically acclaimed oil paintings or on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Relationship Status (Ethan & Wyatt) Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Carina Press Length: 106 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: A big kudos to Mitchell for keeping these guys consistent despite such gaps between books. Reviewed By: Queue Blurb: Life doesn't come with a syllabus. Ethan knows firsthand that long distance is hard... Continue Reading →
Title: Happily Ever After Isn't Easy Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I found that it was more of a slow-paced evolution as opposed to a roller-coaster of action. If that’s the kind of book you like to read, then you would definitely enjoy this book.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Avylinn Winter today on the tour for her latest release, Toxic, book two in the Treacherous Chemistry series. She's with us to address a serious subject explored in the book, and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Avylinn! Young... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to kick off our week with author Christine d'Abo and the Faking It blog tour. Christine is here to talk reality television and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check to check out those details below. Welcome, Christine! Hello my name is Christine d’Abo and I’m an erotic... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, I hope you’ve all had a fabulous weekend! Welcome to a quick preview of what we having coming up for you in the week ahead. I’m looking forward to sharing it all with you, so here’s what’s up. Monday – Kicking off the week is author Avylinn Winter and the tour for her... Continue Reading →
Title: My Best Man Author: Linn Edwards Publisher: JMS Books LLC Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Even though this is a cute story, it didn’t hold my attention, and I didn’t become invested in the characters or their relationship. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: After a painful outing experience that was a defining... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Instincts (Seaside Shifters: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 129 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A sequel that didn't quite live up to its predecessor. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Police cadet and bear shifter Tyson Dakota looks forward to his on-the-job training in Seaside, Oregon, working alongside his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ornamental Hermit (DS Billings Victorian Mysteries: Book Two) Author: Olivier Bosman Publisher: Rocket Man Press Length: 292 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I thought the 1890s was captured really well in this novel, especially Scotland Yard and the various areas of England. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The year is 1890. Detective... Continue Reading →
I’ve been asked to hop in and do a guest post this month—hopefully I can fill Rodd’s writing shoes…or at least look like a little kid walking around in them :) Writing is one of those things that for some people is a hobby and others a passion. I’m one of the latter. Writing since... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jeff Adams today on the tour for his latest release, Somewhere on Mackinac, a new novella in the States of Love series from Dreamspinner Press. Enjoy Jeff's guest post and the teaser he's sharing with us, and also be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome L.A. Witt, of the writing team of L.A. Witt and Cari Z., to TNA today, on the tour for their new collaboration, Risky Behavior, book one in the Bad Behavior series. L.A.'s here to talk characters with us, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth is Even Stranger (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Nineteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 111 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: While following the formula, this installment is a level above the usual, starring compelling main characters with more than interesting backstories—and there are more Gargoyles on the way! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Imperfection of Swans Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Kirt Graves Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 52 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do so like Brandon Witt when he takes the gloves off and tries to break our hearts. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Kevin Bivanti’s dream is to open a... Continue Reading →
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