Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Beauty, Inc. Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 5 minutes Category: Fairy Tale At a Glance: I’d like to thank Tara Lain for introducing me to Kale Williams. I love how this man has narrated this series. He really does bring the characters to life. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling for Him Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 289 Pages Category: Contemporary, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: Bisexuals being bisexuals! Yay! Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Doctor Gavin Addison’s marriage didn’t end on the friendliest of terms, and his estranged wife’s continual harassment has the local police visiting his home so often they’ve... Continue Reading →
Title: The Vampire and the P.I. Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: MLR Press Length: 198 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery At a Glance: Beyond the social or political overtones in this novel, there is a very good mystery at its heart. The pacing is swift, the action is dangerous and slow building, and the characters draw us... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiden’s Luck (Seattle Stories: Book Three) Author: Con Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 326 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The one hallmark of Con Riley’s work, one of its core truths, is that love and romance isn’t a destination. It’s a journey. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: House-sitting for a friend is supposed to... Continue Reading →
Hello, Internet! Welcome back to the Art of Lex Chase. I’m your one and only host, Lex! Every month here at The Novel Approach, I share a new art piece by yours truly. If it has completely escaped your notice, I'm an author with Dreamspinner Press and DSP Publications, but I'm also a digital artist.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Melanie Hansen today on the tour for her newest release, See My Words, book two in the Spectrum Nights series. Melanie answers a few questions for us and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Melanie! Q: What is... Continue Reading →
Title: Olive Juice Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Olive Juice is a story of heartache and loss, for sure. But, it is also a story of second chances and redemption, and I loved it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It begins with a message that David cannot... Continue Reading →
Title: Snapshots Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As a lover of short stories, I really enjoyed this collection from a writer who knows how to do them well. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Whatever your romance reading preference — gay virgin, opposites attract, friends to lovers, or... Continue Reading →
Title: See My Words (Spectrum Nights: Book Two) Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So much angst and drama, which I gobbled up in one sitting, completely captivated by the continuation of Scott & Rylan’s story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Successful underwear model Scott Ashworth is lucky—his... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Up the Dark Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 349 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: If this novel is any barometer, then it is done with incredible pathos, outstanding descriptive prose and unforgettable characters. I highly recommend Light Up the Dark to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For two... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Brandon Witt today, on the release day of his new Mary's Boys novella, Vodka & Handcuffs. Welcome, Brandon! What Is Romance? There’s always a lot of debate about what a romance is. While there are definite rules (believe me, they’ve been shouted at me, and not by my publisher),... Continue Reading →
About the Book Series: Men of Music (Book One) Release Date: May 26, 2017 Cover Artist: Karrie Jax Blurb: Bas and Syd lead similar lives. Both world-famous musicians, they live in the spotlight, with all the good and not-so-good trappings of fame. Theirs should be a perfect match, but cultural differences and family obligations may prove... Continue Reading →
Title: Darkest Hour Before Dawn (THIRDS: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 224 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Darkest Hour Before Dawn is definitely going to be another hit with THIRDS fans, and a win for Cochet. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: THIRDS Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs and Chief Medical... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rookie Move Author: Sam B. Morgan Publisher: Loose Id Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you love to see relationships unfold, the steamy as well as the emotional, then this is a must read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Fifteen years with the Los Angeles Police Department, Mike Graham is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Patience (Dublin Virtues: Book One) Author: Helena Stone Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Category At a Glance: Patience is a lovely romance between two rejected men searching for that elusive someone to build a life with. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Patience is a virtue. But what if you wait too long? While... Continue Reading →
Title: After Ben (Seattle Stories: Book One) Author: Con Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: After Ben is a book that I’ve had on my wish list for years. Was it worth the wait? Yeah. Yeah it was, and then some. Heartwrenching but so, so worth it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Barbed Wire Cowboy Author: Renee Stevens Publisher: Self-Published Length: 362 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Renee Stevens brings readers a powerful story of two cowboys who are trying to find their way through the ups and downs of life. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After having been kicked off the family ranch by... Continue Reading →
Hello, I’m Elizabeth Noble and thank you for joining us today for Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. As always a big thank you to Lisa and her crew for having us here! Let’s give a big, warm welcome to DSP Publications Marguerite Labbe. She’s here to tell us about her newest horror/scifi... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Market Blood (New Canadiana: Book Two) Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 330 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: With intricate world-building and a suspenseful plot, this proved to be an exciting addition to the series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: In a world where monsters are known to—and despised by—humanity, vampire... Continue Reading →
Title: Necessary Medicine Author: M.K. York Publisher: Carina Press Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The content and pace were great, and the love story was beautiful. And, the ending was sooo good! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the high-intensity world of hospital residency programs, there's no room for romance. So it's a... Continue Reading →
Title: Soldier of Fortune Author: S.J. Frost Publisher: MLR Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story is predictable and the mystery just isn’t one, but I still enjoyed reading this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Conrad Dane is a mercenary of many talents, but Lucas Hartman brings out his softer side,... Continue Reading →
Title: Showstring Author: John Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Showstring is what I’d call a very sweet, short, light read, but it could have been better if certain areas had been more developed. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Beef and beefcake, tight Wranglers and a lifetime of anguish,... Continue Reading →
Thank you for joining me today at The Novel Approach. My latest release is Hijacked Love, a blend of romance and true crime. I think it’s unlike anything I’ve written before, and I hope readers enjoy it. I’m having a bit of fun today and played 20 Questions. Following that is a unique excerpt. 1.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Heidi Cullinan on the blog tour for her newest release, Shelter the Sea, book two in the Roosevelt series. Heidi takes on the subject of depression and anxiety in the novel, and is here today to talk about the challenges of being partnered with someone who struggles. There's also... Continue Reading →
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