Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Like Heaven on Earth (Dance, Love, Live: Book Three) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Like Heaven on Earth is the best novel by far in this series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cobalt Winslow lost two loves when his ex-boyfriend, Calvin Denvers, infected him with HIV,... Continue Reading →
Title: Counterbalance Author: Aidan Wayne Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 88 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This author definitely has a talent for writing short stories. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: John loves his job as head rigger for Cirque Brilliance. The heavy scarring over half his face makes it a little hard to meet new... Continue Reading →
Title: Vespers (Hours of the Night: Book One) Authors: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 319 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy At a Glance: As book one of a series goes, Vespers excelled at doing what it was meant to do—drawing me into the world the authors have created, hooking me on its... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Jon Keys to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for his latest novel from Dreamspinner Press, Obsidian Moons. Welcome, Jon! Thanks so much for having me visit on the release of my newest novel, Obsidian Moons. This is book number two of the Obsidian series. It's a unique... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Aidan Wayne to TNA today, on the tour for their new novella, Counterbalance. Enjoy and be sure to check out the giveaway details below! Not Burning Out It’s easy to start hating a project. Especially one that’s more long-term, that you have to keep going back to, staring at... Continue Reading →
Title: Rented Heart Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There was, as usual, a pretty perfect balance of tension, romance, and drama. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ex-surfer-turned-businessman Liam Mallaney moved back to Holkham, Norfolk, to mourn the loss of his husband. Grief and loneliness keep him a... Continue Reading →
Title: Three Wishes (Rainbow Island: Book One) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 208 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM, D/s At a Glance: This is classic Sean Michael. For someone who has been reading his work for quite some time, it was great to go back and remind myself why I like him as an... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf’s Tale and a Druid’s Sword (I.O.N.: Book Two) Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While this one dragged a bit for me, it’s still a wild ride that kept me guessing and hoping from start to finish. Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
I hope you'll join us in giving a warm welcome to author Mary Calmes today—yes, a day earlier than expected, but hey, we'll roll with it—on the tour for Tied Up in Knots, book three in the Marshals series. And, she's offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book... Continue Reading →
About the Book Series: Hexworld Release Date: 14 October 2016 Other Books in the Series: The 13th Hex (Book 0.5) || Hexbreaker (Book 1) Hexmaker Pre-Order Links: Amazon || Kobo || ARe || Smashwords Category: Historical, Paranormal Blurb: A straight-laced policeman. A lighthearted thief. A murdered millionaire. Fox shifter Malachi steals for one of the biggest... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend! Welcome to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead. With just one short month until the kick off of GayRomLit in Kansas City, we’re continuing the countdown this week, and, of course, welcoming a whole host of special guests and giveaways... Continue Reading →
We've got a special Sunday guest joining us today at The Novel Approach. Please join us in welcoming author Rhys Ford and the Mad Lizard Mambo blog tour. Enjoy this exclusive little ficlet, and then be sure to check out the contest details and Rafflecopter giveaway below. Welcome, Rhys! Thank you for following the Mad... Continue Reading →
Title: Sylvan Author: Jan Irving Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Reading the Sylvan collection was like visiting with old friends. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Return to small-town Sylvan in Jan Irving’s bestselling series—reimagined and re-edited with an all-new bonus novella. The small Western town of Sylvan is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 240 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Go get this book RIGHT. HECKIN'. NOW. It's a visceral urban fantasy adventure (with the barest flavor of future romance) set in a fascinating world peopled by compelling characters. Reviewed By: Cassie... Continue Reading →
Title: Into You Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 170 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: I adored this sweet little fairy tale of a story all the way to its angsty Freaky Friday core. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What do you do when the body you wake up in isn’t yours?... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Avon Gale and the Empty Net blog tour! We're so glad to share this exclusive excerpt from the book with you, and when you're done reading that, be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway too. Enjoy! About the Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Series: Scoring Chances Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Purchase... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt to TNA today, on the tour for their new novel, Vespers. Enjoy and be sure to check out the great giveaway at the end. Welcome, Irene and Liv! The Accidental Partnership… First I’d like to thank The Novel Approach for having... Continue Reading →
Hey there. I'm Xen Sanders, and thank you for joining me for the release of Shatterproof! (I will have you know that exclamation point was under duress. Grr. I am grrr and dour and deadpan man-thing. Really.) I'm immensely grateful that some of my favorite blogs have opened their doors and given me an opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This narration really gives depth to the characters and to the story. It keeps you involved and never flags from top quality. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Blind Date (Back in the Game: Book One) Author: Kay Doherty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though the plot tests the bounds of believability a bit, overall, this is a solid little story with likeable characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Dekker Callan is content with his life though... Continue Reading →
Title: Rise Out of the Flames (The Phoenix Brothers: Book One) Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: MLR Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Contemporary, Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A short and sweet story with likable characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Come and get saved by these phoenix firefighters brothers. Holden, a phoenix shifter, works at Rhodes... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 55 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I am still enthralled with this worthwhile series, and thankfully, a skilled narrator was able to hold my interest through a VERY long book.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome GRL 2016 Supporting Author Tina Blenke today as we continue the countdown celebration for all of you who are attending in Kansas City this year. If you are going to be there, be sure to pay attention to the little something special Tina will have for you. Welcome, Tina! I’m... Continue Reading →
Title: Coming to Grief Author: Dale Chase Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 50 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: If you’re looking for something a little different, give Dale Chase a try and have a fun read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Thrown together on the road between Laramie and Cheyenne, cowboy Johnny Anglim... Continue Reading →
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