Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Staged (Belonging: Book Three) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary Alt U/Alt Reality At a Glance: With all its potential triggers, Staged is most definitely not a book for every reader. True to form for Kim Fielding, however, it is a well written love story that’s deeply romantic—it’s just... Continue Reading →
Title: Endings and Beginnings (Collars & Cuffs: Book Eight) Authors: KC Wells and Parker Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: This book puts a period on what is an amazing series. Well done! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: In all his relationships, Darren Fielding never found the level of... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to be bringing you an exclusive excerpt from Cardeno C.'s latest novel, Not a Game, as well as the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book, so enjoy and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the writing team of KC Wells and Parker Williams today, on the tour to celebrate the release of their latest collaboration, Endings and Beginnings. They're also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a Kindle Fire 7", so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Lisa and all the crew here at The Novel Approach having me over for the Urban Fairy Tale cover reveal by the amazing Paul Richmond! Presenting the cover in the final book in The Screw-Up Princess and Skillful Huntsman Trilogy. It's truly a bittersweet beauty! Releases August 19th! Genre: Fractured Fairy Tales,... Continue Reading →
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hi, everyone, and welcome to a wee glimpse of what we have in store for the week ahead. It's a week chock full of some great guests, giveaways, and reviews, and we have another great Reader Incentive giveaway for you from Dreamspinner Press, so be sure to check out the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pirate’s Cove (Portland’s Men: Book Two) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 83 Pages At a Glance: While stronger than the first book in this series, I was left vaguely unsatisfied by this rushed story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jamie loves Morgan and he has for years. He just couldn't tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down (The Plumber's Mate: Book Four) Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 249 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: Blow Down is another great story added to this outstanding series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The last thing newly engaged plumber Tom Paretski needs is to stumble over another dead body.... Continue Reading →
Title: Faerie Riddles (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Cassia Rose Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Fantasy, Mythology, Shifters At a Glance: I would love to read more in this world. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alastar Connors’s studies of the changelings who live in the forest beyond the Great Iron... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 42 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Violated was a tough read and listen, but was also a well written story. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog, even... Continue Reading →
What’s In a Name? When I first heard about the Dreamspun Desires line of category romances, my first thought was mostly just, “I want to write one!” I had no particular ideas. I had only a deep love of the form. I’ve been reading Harlequin Presents and similar lines since I was in middle school... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author JA Rock today, on the tour for her new novel, The Silvers. Enjoy JA's guest post, and also be sure to check out the details about her giveaway. Good luck! Hi! I’m J.A. Rock, and right now I’m touring the internet talking about my latest release, The Silvers. Thanks... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dove’s Wing (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Katya Harris Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 55 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: This is the first title I’ve read from Katya Harris, and based on her handling of characters and setting, this is an author I would be happy... Continue Reading →
Title: Bat’s Children Author: Sylvia A. Winters Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Bat's Children is a quick trip into history with some flawed and interesting characters I'd have loved to spend more time with. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Arwel and his family are bad stock, everyone knows... Continue Reading →
Title: Island Counselor (Island Medics: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sue Brown has become a go-to author for me when a nice, easy read, solid romance is in order. I totally recommend this book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Counselor Logan Wilde has a successful... Continue Reading →
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to This Blog I’ve been up since 4:30 am after going to bed at around 1:30, part of a nice cycle of nap-writing-edj-writing some more. This is the routine so many of us find ourselves in when we’re chasing the tail of a hard and fast deadline (Can we... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Kris Ripper today, on the tour for Gays of Our Lives, book one in the Queers of La Vista series. Enjoy Kris's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Good luck! Ode to All Things Written I read everything. I know all the... Continue Reading →
Title: Coercing Quinn (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Sixteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 106 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The story of Quinn, the paranormal hunter, and Taolma, the shifter, takes us to new places. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Change is never easy, but it is... Continue Reading →
Title: Mud, Movies, Bullets, and Bulls Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary, Anthology At a Glance: I was going to try to pick a favorite, but I liked them all. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Four men in need of a helping hand…. When a cowboy finds he has grit in... Continue Reading →
Title: Romanus Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: You really can’t go wrong with a Mary Calmes audiobook, and Greg Tremblay’s narration is spot-on. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Stopping to offer help one sultry summer night, Mason James is unprepared... Continue Reading →
We’re back! Did you miss us? You missed us. ;) We’re so pleased to be back again at The Novel Approach Reviews, and today we’ve brought along DSP Publications author Christian Beck who’s come to chat with us about his debut Mystery/Suspense novel The Last Enemy. So before we put Christian’s feet to the fire,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author T. Strange joining us today to chat a bit about her new book, My Zombie Fiancé. Enjoy! All of My Zombie Boyfriend took place in one city, but in My Zombie Fiancé Edward has to leave his comfort zone and head to Kingston—Ontario. I don’t remember exactly how it happened.... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Alexander Clifford today, on the tour for his new novel, Man Soup. Enjoy Alexander's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Good luck! Man Soup - A Gritty, Realistic... Continue Reading →
Title: Priddy’s Tale Author: Harper Fox Publisher: Self-Published Length: 159 Pages Category: Fantasy, Folklore, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I read Priddy’s Tale beginning to end in a single sitting—it was just that sweet. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What doesn’t kill you sometimes makes you wish it had… Priddy’s a lost soul in a part... Continue Reading →
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