Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome Deanna Wadsworth today, author of Too Good to Be True, a 1NightStand Story. Hi, Deanna. Let’s start with a question to you as a reader rather than an author. Do you buy a book because of the cover, the blurb, or something else? Deanna: Sometimes I buy a book... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Fence Posts Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed this short story of mutual discovery for both Henry and Marcus. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: There are over two hundred thousand fence posts between Syracuse and Boston. Henry Auttenberg likes numbers—it’s his... Continue Reading →
Title: The Servant Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 8 minutes Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: As usual, Greg Tremblay did an outstanding job of narrating! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: After saving his younger brother’s child, Daemon Shar is cursed by a witch and runs... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Alicia Nordwell today, on the tour for her latest release, Cosmic Inception. Alicia's giving you a little peek between the covers, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win some great prizes, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Enjoy and good... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Anna Butler visiting today, on the tour for her latest novel, Makepeace, book three in the Taking Shield series. Enjoy Anna's guest post, and the be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win a print copy of Gyrfalcon (Taking... Continue Reading →
Title: Places in Time Author: Cardeno C. Narrator: John Solo Publisher: The Romance Authors LLC Run Time: 1 hour and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Places in Time is fun and a great audio to listen to. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A relationship-challenged actor unexpectedly finds love in the arms of his childhood... Continue Reading →
Title: Solo Honeymoon Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: White Stiletto Press Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Solo Honeymoon is a sweet and satisfying romance that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leo Barratt hadn't written his bucket list, but he was pretty sure there were several things he wouldn't have put... Continue Reading →
Title: Deductions (Aberrant Magic: Book One) Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Length: 206 Pages Category: Multicultural, Paranormal, Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: This book embodies everything I love about Lyn Gala's work: excellent world building, likeable characters, and a compelling storyline. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Darren is proud of his work on the... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Jon Michaelsen today to celebrate the release of his novel Prince of the Sea in paperback and audio format (in addition to the already published e-book) with Lethe Press. Welcome, Jon. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a bit about yourself? Jon: I am a... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Hank Edwards today, on the Countdown to GayRomLit 2016 blog tour. Welcome, Hank! Most authors are asked "What's your genre?" at least once during their publishing career. And most authors are able to point to one specific category of gay romance: contemporary, paranormal, crime/suspense, historical, rom-com, etc. As an... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat Under Fire Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Paul Morey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 51 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story is a quick, easy read with a little tension, romance and two really great MCs. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Justin Briggs can shout out directions all day on... Continue Reading →
Title: Independence Day (What Happens in Vegas: Book One) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 134 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this second chance at love story—especially once the narcissistic character was out of the way. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Nick Gregorio is at a crossroads in his life. When his former lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captain’s Calamity (Adrift: Book Three) Author: T.J. Land Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 62 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, M/M/M and more At a Glance: This series just keeps getting better! More fascinating character reveals! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Having welcomed an alien into his crew and his bed, the captain has more than enough to... Continue Reading →
Hello and welcome to a special edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews! It’s special because today we’ve got our very own Elizabeth Noble, who is not only an awesome DSP Publications author, but is also Genre Talk’s copilot and my partner in crime, and she’s here today to talk about her... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Rebecca James and the tour for her latest novel, Third Mate, book three in the River Wolf Pack series. Enjoy this exclusive excerpt from the book, and the be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win books. Good luck! After the... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Kim Fielding today, on the tour for her latest novel, Staged, book three in the Belonging -verse. Enjoy Kim's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Good luck! Hi! I’m Kim Fielding, and today I’d like to talk about the non-fluffy side of... Continue Reading →
Title: Wildflowers Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 80 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I cannot recommend Wildflowers more highly than to say this story will be one that I read again and again. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Xavi doesn’t believe in love anymore. Love has never changed the outcome of anything. It... Continue Reading →
Title: His Royal Secret Author: Lilah Pace Publisher: InterMix (Penguin/Random House) Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I would have to say that I liked His Royal Secret for the most part, but wish James and Ben could have kept that same charm going that they had in the beginning. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Angel Undone Author: Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Length: 90 Pages (Kindle) Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Once again, as she often does so eloquently, Leta Blake poked me right in the feels, and I’m not even sorry about it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The Archangel Michael is tired. He fought wars and shoved his... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Nuts and Men (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is a good start for a story, but the ending was a bit abrupt. Can we have more of these two, please? Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Seeking Inspiration How ideas are born by Calista Lynne Authors are frequently asked where their ideas come from. My upcoming novel has been inspired by such a wide variety of random goings-on in my life and I think that’s how it works for most writers. A few years back, I went to a Neil Gaiman... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Please join us in welcoming author Jordan Taylor today, on the tour for her new novel, The Places We Say Goodbye. Thanks for being here with us, Jordan. Let’s start by having you tell us a bit about yourself. Jordan: Thanks for having me! That’s a tough one. I love ice cream, used bookstores,... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Most Yowl Author: Quinn Dressler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’d classify this as murder mystery lite, an easy read with some tense and dangerous moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Cat-sitting is a dangerous business. Cameron Sherwood turned his back on law enforcement the night his... Continue Reading →
Title: For Real (A Spires Story) Author: Alexis Hall Narrators: John Hartley and Paul Burton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 13 hours Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This audio is absolutely worthy of this award-winning (it’s so fun to say that) book. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Laurence Dalziel is worn down and washed up,... Continue Reading →
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