Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: An Invitation Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 35 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me. *sigh* It wasn’t terrible by any means. But, it wasn’t really memorable either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: “I should put you over my knee and spank you for teasing me…” Jake’s new... Continue Reading →
Title: Crashing Waves (The Warfield Hotel Mysteries: Book Two) Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Bottom Drawer Publishing Length: 193 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: C.J. Baty has created a good, tension and danger filled mystery with old southern family history and drama, and where everyone seems to have their own secrets. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate (Beings in Love: Book Three) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 43 minutes At a Glance: This is a sweetly romantic, but also a sexy, love story, between two very different people who get a second chance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino today on the audiobook tour for his book Drama Muscle, a Nicky and Noah Mystery. Also be sure to check out the details below for a chance to win an audio copy of Drama Queen. Welcome, Joe! The Making of an Audiobook Most people who read my... Continue Reading →
Title: The Black Sheep and the Rotten Apple Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 342 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I highly recommend this book. I actually thought it could have been a little darker, a little edgier; there were definitely boundaries that could have been explored more; however, the attention to detail in... Continue Reading →
Title: Love After Love Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 156 Pages (plus the bonus novella, The CEO and the Artist) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: With a bit more exposition, these two short novels could have been just about perfect, but what we do get is still pretty fine. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Cowboys and a Baby Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I find these Dreamspun Desires books to be a fun and happy diversion from real life—particularly these days. This story is a complete hoot! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: A little bundle of joy means... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author JP Barnaby today on her farewell tour for Sophie, the final book in the Survivor Stories series. Welcome, JP! Sophie’s Origins A couple of years ago, I begged my friend Rowan Speedwell to write another Finding Zach book in which Zach and David take in a homeless kid they... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Alex Beecroft today, and the tour for her latest novel from Riptide Publishing, Sons of Devils, book one in the Arising series. In which genre does this book fall? Read on to find out, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details too. Welcome, Alex! What kind... Continue Reading →
Title: Danced Close (Portland Heat: Book Six) Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Lyrical Shine/Kensington Publishing Length: 132 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this was a big win for me. Aside from wanting to shout at the MCs a couple of times to “just talk, already!” I enjoyed it immensely. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Portland,... Continue Reading →
Title: Step by Step Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: As romances go, this story hit it out of the park. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jamie’s life is one big financial mess, and it really isn’t his fault. However, the last thing he expected to find in... Continue Reading →
Title: To Steal His Heart (Matt Glenn: Book One) Author: Alec Nortan Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I have to say I liked the idea and plot of this story, and while the writing is somewhat simplistic, it makes for a fast read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The best... Continue Reading →
Hey, all! So, we at Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews love you Awesome Readers so much that today we bring you tidings of… er, well, murder and mayhem. But in a good way! DSP Publications author Caleb James, as some of you may know, daylights as Charles Atkins, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Damon Suede back with us today to celebrate the official release of his new novel, Lickety Split. He's here to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the book, and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Damon! DOWN HOME:... Continue Reading →
Title: True Colors (True Love) Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 226 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I couldn’t be happier that I decided to jump on this one! You guys should, without question, give it a go. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Oskar used to be Marco’s best friend. His everything. His sunshine yellow.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lickety Split Author: Damon Suede Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 286 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: The writing, the emotions, the storyline, I loved it all. Heartwarming moments and regretful realizations make this story memorable. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Lickety Split: Love won’t wait. Patch Hastle grew up in a hurry, ditching East... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Ring (Boxer: Book One) Author: Rie Warren Publisher: Self-Published Length: 268 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is an emotional and, at times, evocative novel. It is filled with a good portion of erotica, and MCs plagued with a lot of angst. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: The biggest fight of his... Continue Reading →
Title: By the Numbers Authors: Chris Owen and Tory Temple Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 158 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story grabbed my attention at the meet-cute and word “puppies”, and turned out to be a simple and sweet and lovely little read. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Nathaniel, aka Deuce, arrives home... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the week ahead here at The Novel Approach. We’ve got some great blog tours coming your way, and, as always, there’ll be lots of new reviews too. Here’s what’s coming up! Monday – Kicking off our week we’ll have... Continue Reading →
Title: The Otto Digmore Difference (The Otto Digmore Series: Book One) Author: Brent Hartinger Publisher: BK Books Length: 165 Pages Category: New Adult At a Glance: I was inspired by Otto, and I liked where he ended up when this first chapter of his adult journey wrapped. I’ll definitely tune in to see where the... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspeakable Words (The Sixth Sense: Book One) Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The real strengths in this novel came from a well-paced mystery subplot and the idea of a man suddenly discovering he now has extraordinary powers that he has no idea how to... Continue Reading →
Title: Storm Season (Accidental Roots: Book One) Author: Elle Keaton Publisher: Dirty Dog Press Length: 308 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: To those who love a good mystery, be sure to put this one on your list. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: They say you can’t go home again, Adam Klay doesn’t intend to... Continue Reading →
Title: Sugar and Shakedowns Author: Peter Styles Publisher: Self-Published Length: 148 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My one and only complaint about Sugar and Shakedowns is that it just isn’t long enough, but Styles has such a talent for creating lovable characters and, maybe most important of all, making me laugh, which went a... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Elle Keaton today to introduce her new book, Storm Season, book one in the Accidental Roots series. She's here to talk romantic suspense with us, and is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to check out the entry... Continue Reading →
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