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Title: Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 50k Words Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles is just about pitch perfect and would be a delightful addition to any Christmas library. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Toby Kincaid loves being the junior librarian in his hometown of Sandy Lake,... Continue Reading →
Back in June of 2013, I read Eric Arvin’s Woke Up in a Strange Place. This wasn’t the first of Eric’s books I ever read, but I can say without a doubt that it was the most impactful of all of them. The timing of this book in my life became muddled over the years... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stockings Were Hung (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Cassie Sweet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 44 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: A delightful holiday short with a hopeful ending. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Hill hates Christmas. The shoppers. The cheer. The drama. All of it. Each holiday season is a painful... Continue Reading →
Writing a Hit Gay Mystery Hi, I’m Noah Oliver of Joe Cosentino’s Nicky and Noah mystery series. That’s me on the left of the book cover. I know, I look a bit frazzled. Well, a lot frazzled. That’s because Nicky and I keep getting ourselves into one murder mystery after the next. How were the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Felice Stevens joining us today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. Felice is here to catch us up on what she has coming up in 2017 (hint: it's great stuff), so check it out and then be sure to enter her giveaway too. Welcome, Felice! First of... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to be hosting author EJ Russell on the tour for her new novel, Clickbait. She's joining us today to talk about something near and dear to my heart--making lists--and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, EJ! Listomania I never used to be a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Dates of Christmas Author: KC Burn Publisher: Self-Published Length: 39k Words Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This one is definitely worth adding to your Christmas book list! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Dean Murphy hates Christmas a little more each year. His job as a pharmacy manager requires him to festoon his store... Continue Reading →
Title: A Rope of Thorns (The Hexslinger: Book Two) Author: Gemma Files Publisher: ChiZine Publications Length: 328 Pages Category: Historical, Spec Fic, Fantasy At a Glance: This series is a gold mine of dextrous storytelling and lush prose and brilliant characterization that I’m so thankful I unearthed. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: YOU MUST LET BLOOD... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanging the Stars (Half Moon Bay: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Though I had some minor issues with this second book in the Half Moon Bay series, Hanging the Stars is still a fun way to spend a weekend. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Barman (J.T.'s Bar: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you are looking for fluff or men who ask questions first and act second, then this story will not be the one for you—but, if you like your men tough and resilient,... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to author Silvia Violet, who's dropped by to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogivesary. We've got an exclusive excerpt from her new novel, Perfect Alignment to share with you, and there's also a great giveaway--the details for which are included below. Welcome, Silvia! Happy 5th Blogiversary to The Novel Approach! Thanks for... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Kim Fielding to TNA today, on the anthology tour Once Upon a Time in the Weird West. Kim's here today to talk about about her story, The Tale of August Hayling, and she's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check it out. Welcome, Kim! My story, “The Tale... Continue Reading →
Title: Idlewild Author: Jude Sierra Publisher: Interlude Press Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sierra’s prose is so lovely and rich. She has such a pretty way of getting the story told. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Asher Schenck and his husband John opened their downtown gastropub at the start of Detroit’s revival. Now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Heartifact Author: Aisling Mancy Publisher: Men Over the Rainbow Length: 88 Pages (Kindle) Category: Action/Adventure, Fantasy At a Glance: Aisling Mancy is a gifted writer and he spins a magical tale in this, his latest release. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Harper Kidd is a highly respected marine archeologist.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth about the Liar (Shadow Play: Book Four) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Author Helena Maeve brings the world of espionage, and men who fall in love with their enemies, to life, along with plenty of danger and action, and the added allure... Continue Reading →
First off, I want to congratulate The Novel Approach team on their five year anniversary! It’s a HUGE feat in this industry, and a testament to their dedication in helping readers and authors connect. It’s also a bit of a coincidence, because it’s my five year anniversary too! Last month marked five years since I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rick R. Reed to TNA today, on the tour for his newest novel Lost and Found. After you enjoy his guest post and excerpt, be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway too. Welcome, Rick! What if? And the Origins of My Man’s Best Friend Love Story: Lost and... Continue Reading →
Title: Black Snow Author: EAB Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: High Fantasy At a Glance: A beautifully written, complex, and suspenseful love story. Highly recommended for readers who love high-fantasy. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Prince Brier Snow has lived in the shadow of King Snow’s exalted memory. However, his fate changes when he... Continue Reading →
Title: Safeword Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 38 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: A short story with interesting characters that deserves a follow-up. Blurb: A dangerous game turns into unexpected pleasure… Carter’s dream of running from his abusive family into the arms of the perfect Dom has been shattered. Virtually enslaved by a... Continue Reading →
Title: Glass Tidings Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 226 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a really lovely story of two lonely souls who haven’t had a lot of success in the relationship department and have to work against their own insecurities and fears to move forward in their... Continue Reading →
Stand Against Tolerance Tolerance this, tolerance that. As writers of gay romance, we're supposed to be promoting tolerance. I hate tolerance. I hate the word. I hate the concept, at least if we're talking about sexual orientation tolerance, religious tolerance, or ethnic tolerance. I'm perfectly alright with alcohol tolerance or even pain tolerance. Is anyone... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Pat Henshaw today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. Enjoy the excerpt she's sharing from her new holiday novella, The Orpheum Miracle, a story in Dreamspinner Press's Bah Humbug Advent Anthology. There's also a giveaway below, so be sure not to miss it. Welcome, Pat! About the... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Rhys Ford to TNA today, on the Hanging the Stars blog tour, book two in the Half Moon Bay series. She brought a sweet little holiday ficlet to share with you, as well as a great giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details.... Continue Reading →
BLURB Life has been pretty great for Sebastian Snow. The Emporium is thriving and his relationship with NYPD homicide detective, Calvin Winter, is everything he’s ever wanted. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Sebastian’s only cause for concern is whether Calvin should be taken on a romantic date. It’s only when an unknown assailant smashes... Continue Reading →
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