Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Cass Lennox to The Novel Approach today on the tour for her new novel, Blank Spaces. Cass is talking food, so enjoy and then be sure to check out her giveaway details below. Welcome, Cass! Foooooooood I love food. Is that a "No shit, Sherlock" statement? Yeah, kind of.... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead. We have lots of great guests dropping by to share info about their new and upcoming books with you. And there’ll be more reviews too, of course. We also have our monthly reader incentive giveaway up... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Scoring Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly By Nature (Portland Pack Chronicles: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn, Kenzie Cade Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: A great narrator and an enjoyable story make a very satisfying finale to this series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: In the four... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer by Morning Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This is excellently written and one of the most intense murder mysteries that I’ve read in a while. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Passion and love bring them together. Murder could tear them apart. When Matt Blyth,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Jake C. Wallace today on the tour for his new book, A Chance for Us. Welcome, Jake! Hi, everyone! I want to thank The Novel Approach for having me on the blog. A Chance for Us: New Vampire Justice is book 2 in the series. Dare to Love Forever... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Addison Albright to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for her latest novel To Love and to Cherish. She's here to talk characters and plot, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Addison! Which Comes First, the Characters/Personalities or... Continue Reading →
Title: The Secrets in My Scowl Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 311 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this was such a good book. It was fast paced without feeling rushed. Jacob and Wylde were such great characters, I won’t be forgetting them anytime soon. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: From... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Gregory Salinas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A wonderful slow-burn romance that gives the listener an opportunity sit and stay a while with the characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It's taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story didn’t exactly work for me, but I really struggled with the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Book of Tongues (Hexslinger: Volume One) Author: Gemma Files Publisher: ChiZine Publications Length: 274 Pages Category: Dark Fantasy, Historical, Alt History, Mythology At a Glance: I loved this book and also hated it for making me love it so much. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Two years after the Civil War, Pinkerton agent Ed... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author S.C. Wynne today on the tour for her latest novel, The Cowboy and the Pencil-Pusher. She's brought along an exclusive teaser from the book for you, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, S.C.! About the Book Paul Smith prefers... Continue Reading →
TNA: We’re so pleased to welcome Erin Finnegan to The Novel Approach today, author of Luchador, which was just named one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2016. Congratulations, Erin, and thank you for the interview. Tell us a little about yourself, your background, and your current book. Erin: Thanks for having me! It’s a... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Silence (Moments in Time: Book Four) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a great addition to the series, and really lets the voice talent of the narrator shine through. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Growing up,... Continue Reading →
Title: An Honorable Man (Men of Manhattan: Book Seven) Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 147 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Was this my favorite of the series? No. But it was still a really good and interesting read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Officer Danny Finnegan loves his job. As one... Continue Reading →
Title: Meteor Strike (Astronomers: Book Two) Author: Silvia Violet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 107 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Meteor Strike didn’t quite grab me like the first book, Astronomical, did. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Astro-physicist Matthew Dansk falls for one of his colleagues during a research trip, but Alan won’t tell anyone he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Beau and the Beast Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: JMS Books Length: 46 Pages Category: Fairy Tale, Romance At a Glance: This short just gives a brief taste of the characters involved, but the flavor is sweet. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Beau is a down-on-his-luck street artist living on the streets of Seattle. One... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author M.A. Church today, on the tour for her contribution to Dreamspinner Press's States of Love series, A Country Boy at Heart. Welcome, M.A.! When I saw the call for the States of Love collection, I knew immediately what state I wanted to do. Even though I live in Mississippi,... Continue Reading →
Hello! It’s been a few weeks and I’m happy to be back today on The Novel Approach Reviews. A big thank you to Lisa and all her reviewers for hosting us! Let’s give a warm hello to our guest today, DSP Publications David C. Dawson. He’s joining us today to talk mystery and murder! His... Continue Reading →
Title: Drawn In Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Self-Published Length: 336 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Drawn In is an amazing read with unforgettable characters. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Undercover police officer Kell has crossed the line. He’s become trapped in an abusive relationship with his violent thug of a boss and sees no... Continue Reading →
Title: Mapping the Forest (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book One) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Mapping the Forest is more than just a sweet romance of healing and rebirth; it is a refection of a community—for better or worse—with all its flaws and gifts. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Hearts of Darkness Author: Andrea Speed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Reluctant superhero novel, perfect for those who maybe want to stick it to the standard favorite superheroes a little. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Kaede Hiyashi is sick and tired of living in the shadow of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Lines Author: A.L. Bates Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Length: 110 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A unique story of love in its different forms, with plenty of action and suspense. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Mark Thomas owns his own “New York”-themed bar on an off-world colony. Nate Fox is an ex-con gone... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Soren Summers to TNA today. He's joining us to talk a bit about his debut novel, Monster, and some of the influences he credits for inspiring him to write his own special brand of the macabre and unusual. Welcome, Soren! There’s little that’s more enticing than reading about two beautiful... Continue Reading →
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