Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author Posy Roberts joining us today on the tour for her latest novel, Momo My Everything. She's giving us an exclusive peek into her characters and also has a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Welcome, Posy! Opposites Attract Momo’s main characters are... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Fate (Moments in Time: Book Five) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is truly a beautifully written love story between two pretty dissimilar guys who overcome the odds. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Bryan Dane’s been living the dream—photography student by day, up-and-coming rocker... Continue Reading →
Title: Cornwall Is for Lovers Author: H.P. Medina Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 77 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: There were many little things to love in this novella. I hope you guys will give it a shot, too! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It's 1945, and German-born Kenneth Diederich is sick of the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Careful Heart Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 312 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: From a quiet novel of self-discovery to a turbulent exploration of love and friendship, Ralph Josiah Bardsley delivers another beautiful novel exploring the human condition. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis Gaines and Stephen Davis... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kris Ripper joining us today on the tour for the latest installment in the Queers of La Vista series, As La Vista Turns. Enjoy part II of the progressive short story, and don't forget to check out the giveaway too. Welcome, Kris! Hi, I'm Kris and welcome to the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to be kicking off author C.S. Poe's The Mystery of the Curiosities blog tour today, the second book in the Snow & Winter series. This is a progressive tour, friends, so be sure to check out the participating blogs below, and enjoy! Welcome, C.S.! Hi, everyone! I’m C.S. Poe, and I’m very excited... Continue Reading →
Title: The House Guest Author: Asta Idonea Publisher: MLR Press Length: 37 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: I mostly enjoyed this compact little story with quirky characters, even if one main aspect didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When Zach moves into his new flat, the last thing he expects is... Continue Reading →
Title: Unshakeable Faith Author: Lisa Worrall Narrator: Sean Lenhart Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sean Lenhart is a new to me narrator, and I felt he did an excellent job with his narration. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Of all the bars in all the towns... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Heart (An Hours of the Night Story) Author: Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 70 Pages Category: Historical, Transgender Romance, F/F At a Glance: I wanted much more from these characters—not because something was missing but because their story was so affirming that I wasn't ready for it to end. Reviewed By: Lisa... Continue Reading →
Lisa: I’m so pleased to welcome author Ralph Josiah Bardsley to TNA. He’s got a brand new novel releasing today, A Careful Heart, from Bold Strokes Books, so let’s get started and get to know both the author and the book a bit better. Welcome, Ralph. How about if we start out with you telling... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have first time visitor Meg Bawden with us today to chat about her new release from Dreamspinner Press, Rushing Love. Enjoy and be sure to check out her Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Meg! Hello, hello! My name is Meg Bawden and I’m on The Novel Approach to celebrate the release of... Continue Reading →
Title: Skythane Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 244 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: An interesting concept, a fascinating world, and, overall, a good story but not without some bumps. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Jameson Havercamp, a psych from a conservative religious colony, has come to Oberon—unique among the Common Worlds—in search of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Good Luck (Putnam County: Book One) Author: K.M. Mahoney Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: This author really shines in her ability to create fantastical people who immediately make you smile and truly want to see succeed. The problem is there just isn’t enough of how these two got... Continue Reading →
Title: Countermind Author: Adrian Randall Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 286 Pages Category: Paranormal, Science Fiction At a Glance: I'm not even sure how to talk about this book, but if you like thriller/spec fic/conspiracy mixed in with your Sci Fi, this book is 100% for you. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In a postprivacy future, secrets... Continue Reading →
Hello, all you Awesome Readers! Today, as you might have guessed from the headline, we’re so very pleased to introduce a new feature to Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews, in the form of a quarterly column from the esteemed DSP Publications author Lloyd A. Meeker, who has graciously agreed join us every... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Karen Stivali to TNA today, on the tour for her latest release from Dreamspinner Press, Moment of Fate, book five in the Moment in Time series. Welcome, Karen! Secondary Characters Who Demand Their Own Starring Role No matter how much the two main characters are the stars of their... Continue Reading →
Title: His Heart’s Desire (The Looking Glass: Book Three) Author: Penny Brandon Publisher: Loose Id Length: 178 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: I was intrigued to find out details about Simon, the keeper of the mirror. Recommended for fans of this series, and lovers of romance with a bit of magic. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: We Met in Dreams Author: Rowan McAllister Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: If you are a fan of Regency romance, sweet, heartbreaking poignant stories of triumph which just might contain a ghost or two or three, then this is the book for you. I highly recommend it! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Single Malt (Agents Irish & Whiskey: Book One) Author: Layla Reyne Publisher: Carina Press Length: 194 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While there were some parts where my investment in this story ebbed and flowed, there is also no doubt that there are some thrilling scenes peppered throughout and that this is... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome first time visitor, author Matthew Lang, today on the tour for his newest Dreamspinner Press release, Better with Bacon. Welcome, Matthew! Better with Bacon – In the Beginning with Matthew Lang In the beginning, there was a word. Actually there were three: ‘in’, ‘the’, and ‘beginning’. And really, it should be... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Catt Ford with us today to chat about her newest novel, Cross My Heart. She's here to make a confession, so enjoy, and welcome, Catt! I Have Never Been to Paris I have a confession. I’ve never been to Paris. And yet I set the story Cross My Heart... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the coming week! It’s shaping up to be a fun and informative one, with some giveaways, and, of course, we’ll have a lot more reviews coming your way too. I hope you’ve had a great weekend. Here’s what’s ahead! Monday... Continue Reading →
Title: Tropical Depression (Stormy Weather: Book Two) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: BA Tortuga keeps us on edge, just a wee bit, in this steamy sequel to Rain and Whiskey. I really like this series and am hoping for more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The weather... Continue Reading →
Title: Between Ghosts Author: Garrett Leigh Narrator: Craig Beck Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 2 minutes At a Glance: I really struggled with the pacing of this story and found myself losing interest halfway through, but I did enjoy the end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 2003, journalist Connor Regan marched through... Continue Reading →
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