Title: Makepeace (Taking Shield: Book Three) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Self-Published (1st edition published by Wilde City Press) Length: 316 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A thrilling installment in the Taking Shield series that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Returning to duty following his long recovery from the... Continue Reading →
Review: The Legacy of Hephaestus by Alex Morgan
Title: Legacy of Hephaestus (A Cory Shaw Mystery: Book Four) Author: Alex Morgan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Action/Thriller At a Glance: Alex Morgan is a superb storyteller and writer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Paranormal sleuth Corey Shaw is wrapping up what’s left of his European vacation by enjoying the beautiful men in... Continue Reading →
The Write Angle: Gay Romance and Music by Steve Milton
Rock Out With Your Cock Out My latest novel, The Big Comeback, is (in part) about the pop/rock music business. So are two other books of mine, Extra Hot Latte and The Minister and the Rock Star. I love writing about music because I love thinking about (and listening to) music. I wish I could... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Embers by Kate Sherwood
Please help us welcome author Kate Sherwood today, on the tour for her new novel, Embers. Enjoy Kate's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Kate! Family Ties I love the idea of “found families” versus birth families, and I explore it a lot in my books. The... Continue Reading →
Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week
Cheers, reader friends, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you here at TNA in the week ahead! It’s hard to fathom that we’re already moving into the first full week of February, which means Valentine’s Day isn’t far off, which means watch on Friday for a special Valentine’s event... Continue Reading →
Review: Gardens of Hope by Michael Holloway Perronne
Title: Gardens of Hope Author: Michael Holloway Perronne Publisher: Chances Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: I hope this book gets some wider recognition. The story was timely, and lovely, and so worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Can two men from the same city but segregated worlds maintain a connection... Continue Reading →
Review: Blood Stained Tea by Amy Tasukada
Title: Blood Stained Tea (The Yakuza Path: Book One) Author: Amy Tasukada Publisher: Macarons and Tea Publishing Length: 319 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Violent, gruesome, bloody, and awesome. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: A bloody past haunts him. A devastating present calls him back… Nao hides from his violent past in the Japanese mob by... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Red Dirt Heart 2 by N.R. Walker – Narrated by Joel Leslie
Title: Red Dirt Heart 2 Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 10 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: N.R. Walker’s writing and Joel Leslie’s narration is a power combo that should not be missed! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Up until Travis arrived on his doorstep, Charlie had lived... Continue Reading →
The Write Angle: A Guest Post by Author Rodd Clark
I do my best work when I’m lost in the eighties. With Mr. Mister, Cory Hart, Bryan Adams and even Kajagoogoo playing in the background, I seem to lose myself inside the stories I write. Maybe it’s merely an indicator of my age, or maybe it’s just the last time things seemed simpler and more... Continue Reading →
Excerpt & Giveaway: Soothsayer by Cari Z.
We're so pleased to welcome author Cari Z. today, on the tour for her latest release from NineStar Press, Soothsayer. We've got a teaser excerpt from the book to share, and there's also a chance to win an e-book of choice from NineStar, so be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Cari!... Continue Reading →
Review: Tru Smoke by Edie Danford
Title: Tru Smoke (Ember Peak: Book One) Author: Edie Danford Publisher: Self-published Length: 258 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Wow! This story starts off hot and just gets hotter. The chemistry between these two is off the charts! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Where there’s smoke, there’s fire… Tired cliché or true story? Jones Hudson... Continue Reading →
Review: Of Love and Corn Dogs by Parker Williams
Title: Of Love and Corn Dogs (Of Love and...: Book One) Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Of Love and Corn Dogs is just the ticket for someone who is looking for a sweet romance where a happy ending is guaranteed. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: With more money... Continue Reading →
Review: The Worst Best Man by M.J. O’Shea
Title: The Worst Best Man Author: M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/ Dreamspun Desires Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A wonderful second chance story with the oh-so-satisfying Dreamspun Desires guaranteed HEA. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It was her special day... but his worst nightmare. A rekindled romance wasn’t part of the plan. Despite... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Storm Season by Pene Henson
We're so pleased to welcome first time visitor, author Pene Henson, to TNA today on the tour for her new novel, Storm Season. She's sharing some great stuff with us, including a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details and to enter. Welcome, Pene! Ten Moments That Stuck with... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Thick & Thin by Charlie Cochet
Hello, all! Thanks so much for joining me here for another stop on the Thick & Thin blog tour, celebrating the release of the 8th book in the THIRDS series. We asked Destructive Delta to give us five of their pet peeves. This should be interesting. Hell, all! Thank you so much for joining me... Continue Reading →
Review: Fire Triangle by Iyana Jenna
Title: Fire Triangle Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Length: 87 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A decent little mystery, with sort of an eerie quality. I would classify it as entertaining, if a bit farfetched. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: While investigating a house fire, Detective Miles Tucker uncovers a similar case twenty... Continue Reading →
Review: Thick & Thin by Charlie Cochet
Title: Thick & Thin (THIRDS: Book Eight) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 95 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Charlie Cochet continues the intrigue and fluffy, hot goodness of the THIRDS series with this bridge novella. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: In a matter of days, Dex has been kidnapped, tortured, killed,... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Rogue Magic by Kit Brisby
Please join us in welcoming author Kit Brisby to TNA today, on the tour for her new novel, Rogue Magic. Kit's here to talk about the revision and editing process, and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Kit! Editing and Revising Tips When I was... Continue Reading →
Cover Reveal, Excerpt and Giveaway: Secrets of You by Skylar M. Cates
Today we're so pleased to bring you the Cover Reveal for author Skylar M. Cates' upcoming Dreamspinner Press release, Secrets of You. We've also got a great giveaway to go along with it, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Skylar! About the Book It’s never easy to find redemption. Carrying... Continue Reading →
Review: Lock and Key by Z. Allora
Title: Lock and Key Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A spin-off from another series, finishing this book was like a marathon of emotions. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Rejected. Heartbroken. Devastated. Zack Davis wanted to serve only one man, Andrew Nikeman. He was denied because Andrew thought... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Winter Oranges by Marie Sexton – Narrated by Nick J. Russo
Title: Winter Oranges Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy/Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: This is a thoroughly charming story made even better by expert and engaging narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jason Walker is a child star turned teen heartthrob turned... Continue Reading →
Review: A Face without a Heart by Rick R. Reed
Title: A Face without a Heart Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: There's an overall chilling sort of savagery to this novel, both violent and psychological, which allows readers to appreciate it on its own merits rather than as a simple rehashing of Wilde’s story... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Cozzi Cove: Stepping Out by Joe Cosentino
We're pleased to have author Joe Cosentino joining us today on the tour for his latest release, Cozzi Cove: Stepping Out. Joe's chatting a bit about his characters and is also offering the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of book one in the series, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back. Entry details are below.... Continue Reading →
DSP Publications Presents: Genre Talk with Carole Cummings and Rick R. Reed, and a Giveaway
Hi, everyone, and thanks for joining us on Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews while we take a break from the awful things going on around us for a moment. Today, DSP Publications author Rick R. Reed has come to rescue us from real-world horrors with his 4th Edition release of A Face... Continue Reading →

