Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hopeless Romantic Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 293 Pages Category: Contemporary, Transgender Romance At a Glance: This book lives up to its title. Nick and Katie’s love story really is hopelessly romantic. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Nick Fraser is a true romantic. He wants the guy instead of the girl, but other... Continue Reading →
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse In every novel I write, I like to try something new. In THE BRAVEST THING, I tried a dual, first-person POV in order to give the reader both characters’ perspectives. I didn’t realize it at the outset, but this narrative device also meant that each character had to... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author JL Merrow with us today on the tour for her new novel in Riptide's Porthkennack series, Wake Up Call. JL's going to tell us a bit about Cornwall, and there's also a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, JL! Cornwall—a Land (and Language)... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead here at The Novel Approach. We’ve got some great guests coming to visit us this week, and I’m looking forward to sharing them with you. Here’s what’s in store! Monday – Our week kicks off with... Continue Reading →
Title: New Lease Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 46 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: New Lease packs an emotional punch. One I enjoyed. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition Wade Porter spent his whole life in the shadow of a lover who doled out snippets of love and time as he saw... Continue Reading →
Title: David, Renewed (Delta Restorations: Book One) Author: Diana Copland Narrator: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Michael Pauley did a good job with creating voices for David and Jackson, and, for the most part, I liked his narration. Overall, highly recommended. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Just the Right Notes Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I enjoyed this book because I enjoyed Elliot and Graham, and I would have loved having just a little more from them. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Elliot is an up-and-coming architect who just opened his... Continue Reading →
We’re so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino today on the tour for his latest release, Cozzi Cove: New Beginnings, from NineStar Press. Joe put together an interview this time around, so enjoy and then be sure to check out the Giveaway details below. Welcome, Joe! Joe: As a lover of the New Jersey Shore, I... Continue Reading →
Author: Avon Gale Release Date: Sep 25, 2017 Page Count: ~234 Genre: Contemporary Orientation: Lesbian, Queer, Bisexual/Pansexual Type: Standalone Cover by: Natasha Snow This title is part of the Tour Dates universe. Blurb: Victoria “Vix” Vincent has only two weeks to find a replacement fiddle player for her band’s summer tour. When classically trained violinist Sawyer Bell shows... Continue Reading →
Title: At Attention (Out of Uniform: Book Two) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book could have totally fallen apart, though—it didn’t, I’m just sayin’—and I still would have liked it. Because Dylannnn. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Lieutenant Apollo Floros can ace tactical training missions, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Angel Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Fantasy, BDSM At a Glance: I have loved this author’s work in the past, and am sure I will in the future, but this one was not up to the normal excellence I am used to in reading a JL Merrow story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Winter Ball Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 35 minutes Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is just a really good friends-to-lovers story that I loved hearing Nick Russo perform, continuing in a series of great performances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Through a... Continue Reading →
Conflict in the M/M Romance Genre Conflicts seem to erupt in the M/M community on a regular basis. I've been observing (and sometimes participating) in these dust-ups for the last eight years. There are some things I've observed that I feel could prove helpful. You may disagree, that's cool, but at least you'll have thought... Continue Reading →
The Road to Hollywood in the 1920s It’s been four years since I first began researching the nineteen-twenties for the Gin & Jazz series. It was three months of delving behind the scenes of the silent film stars, scandals and excesses of early Hollywood, the popular stars of vaudeville on Broadway, the speakeasies and even... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Annabeth Albert today on the tour for her latest release, At Attention, book two in the Out of Uniform series. She's talking about character arcs and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. Welcome, Annabeth! Greetings! Thank you so... Continue Reading →
Title: Witches for Hire (Odd Jobs: Book One) Author: Sam Argent Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 314 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: An urban paranormal story about a magical screw up who thinks he’s broken, but gets put back together by the most unlikely of outcasts. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: All recovering drug addict and... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Balls (Balls to the Wall: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 120 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Fire Balls is a fast-paced and heart-worming story of love. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: 2nd Edition A Balls to the Wall Romance Renowned artist Rodney Mansfield stands five foot six, has pink... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting from Scratch (Housemates: Book Five) Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Contemporary, Transgender Romance At a Glance: Starting from Scratch stands alone as a sweet, touching, and lovely new chapter in a man’s life. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Starting over isn't easy, but Ben is ready to live his life... Continue Reading →
Aaaaand we’re back! We’re a little sad today at Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews because we’ve reached part 3 of our very special 3-part video interview series with Andrew Q. Gordon, and it was so much fun we don’t want it to end! But end it must, so today we present to... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Jere' M. Fishback today on the tour for his latest release from NineStar Press, Tyler Buckspan. Jere' is here to talk about being a writer, and there's also a great giveaway you find all the details about below. Welcome, Jere'! I was a journalist and then a trial attorney in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Nic Starr today on the tour for her latest release, Runaway, part of the World of Love collection from Dreamspinner Press. Nic is here to share a bit about the story's setting and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for... Continue Reading →
Title: Given the Circumstances Author: Brad Vance Narrator: Brad Vance Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 20 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Narrated by the author, this is a fine book. The story is believable and is more of a read than a performance. There’s nothing wrong with that. But, regular listeners of... Continue Reading →
Title: Micah Johnson Goes West (Get Out: Book Two) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Harmony Ink Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: Micah Johnson Goes West is a novel rich in emotion and humor that addresses what it’s like to grow up and move on to new horizons in all the... Continue Reading →
Title: Forget Me Not (Mnevermind: Book Two) Author: Jordan Castillo Price Narrator: Seth Clayton Publisher: JCP Books LLC Run Time: 6 hours and 16 minutes Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: Not only did JCP do an awesome job writing a character on the Autism spectrum scale, but Seth Clayton did an absolutely fantastic job of... Continue Reading →
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