Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Tasting (Beer and Clay: Book Six) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 99 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: From the beginning of this series I have enjoyed getting to know these men. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Find out how it all began for Peter and Christian. Before Toby met Damon,... Continue Reading →
Being Illiterate in Japan Japan is a complicated country and I have complicated feelings about it. One of the things I wholeheartedly approve of is Japan's reading culture. Japan is among the most literate countries in the world, and is second highest in terms of newspaper circulation. This isn't accidental either. Reading is actively fostered... Continue Reading →
I went to bed on June 11, 2016, after spending a joy-filled and glorious day with friends and family at Indy Pride. On June 12, 2016, we woke up to the news that the US had once again broken a record: Deadliest mass shooting in United States history. It's not only a bar I'm sick... Continue Reading →
Title: The Private Secretary Author: Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Private Secretary is a well written and diverting historical romance with a little conflict, some undeniable wanting of the lustful variety, and a happy ending that suits the setting. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Down on... Continue Reading →
Review: Rekindled Flame Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Rekindled Flame is another well written story from Andrew Grey. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Firefighter Morgan has worked hard to build a home for himself after a nomadic childhood. When Morgan is called to a fire, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace Author: Jack Byrne Narrator: Jonathan David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary, Asexual At a Glance: So a piano-playing asexual and a bisexual, leather-wearing biker walk into a bar...there's no punchline, but there is some learning to communicate, lots of compromise, and even some beautiful music (I'm... Continue Reading →
Two Twosomes VS One Foursome One might think that writing four characters would be the same, whether they’re two couples, or a foursome. One would be wrong. I’ve done both and in my opinion, it’s easier to write two couples in the same book rather than a foursome. The biggest difference between writing them is... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Leta Blake today, on the tour for Will & Patrick Wake Up Married: The Complete Serial. If you've read this series, I think you're going to love this guest post. If you haven't, you'll be gaining a pretty cool perspective on the Patrick half of this couple before you... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, I hope you’ve all had an outstanding weekend! Before I get to the coming up portion of this week’s business, I want to take a minute to welcome, Cassie, the newest member of The Novel Approach’s review team. About Cassie: I’m a 30-something with way too many hobbies: knitting, acting, painting, singing, sort-of-sad... Continue Reading →
Title: Spirit Author: John Inman Narrator: John Anthony Davis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 47 minutes Category: Paranormal, Humor At a Glance: I adore this book and narration! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Jason Day, brilliant designer of video games, is not only a confirmed bachelor, but he’s as gay as a maypole.... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpaca Lies (Daily Dose 2016: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 23 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A cute, unique short story with an alpaca shifter. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Shut Your Face, Anthony Pace! Authors: Claire Davis and Al Stewart Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 118 Pages (Kindle) Category: New Adult, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Shut Your Face, Anthony Pace! made me smile and warmed my heart, and that’s never a bad thing to base a recommendation on. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Set Me Free Author: Kitty Stevens Publisher: Interlude Press/Duet Length: 256 Pages (Print) Category: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This was a sweet little YA novel that I think teenagers, especially, would enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Aaron Ledbetter’s future has been planned out for him since before he was born. Each... Continue Reading →
On Writing The Prince’s Psalm Ironically, as I sit down to write this, I feel underqualified to advise anyone on how to write an historical book on the scale of The Prince’s Psalm. I know I actually did it. I have a copy. But I feel very fortunate that I was gifted such an amazing... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Diana Waters today, on the tour for her latest release, A Trust to Follow. Enjoy Diana's guest post and the teaser she's sharing, and then be sure to check out details about her Rafflecopter giveaway below. Good luck! It’s Okay if You’re Doing It Wrong I’ve never thought of... Continue Reading →
Thank you for allowing me to do a cover reveal of Lock and Key. Most of you don’t know this but I have a weird superstition involving the Goddess of The Novel Approach… (even if Amazon thwarts my attempt at a formal reveal which happened with Zombies Suck) I need to do a “reveal” with... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Story: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A charming story of two completely different men, who are nothing alike but just may be exactly what the other needs. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Zeke Gulden is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf PTA (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Werewolf PTA suffered from lack of development and too many conflicting plot points. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dr. Malak Shahzed moved to the small town of Goodfields... Continue Reading →
Title: Ruby Red Booty Shorts and a Louisville Slugger Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Anyone who likes a fast-paced story of suspense and mystery, as well as some extended sexual tension, will find this a very worthwhile read. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Trial by Fire Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 36 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I actually listened to this book twice to make sure I was not missing some important bit of information that would explain this narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Wesley Rivers to TNA today, to share a little bit about herself and her latest novel, Letters to Laura. We're so pleased to have Wesley here with us today, and I hope you enjoy getting to know a bit more about her and her work. Interview Q: What made... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Mickie B. Ashling back to TNA today, on the tour for her latest novel, Open Seating. Enjoy this little tease from the book, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below where you can enter for the chance to win a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift certificate,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Harder He Falls (Kick: Book One) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept (Random House) Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Minor complaints aside, the story kept me engaged the entire time, and I was completely invested in these guys and their journey. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Expert whitewater-rafting guide Grady Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: This Is How It Ends Author: Nick Wilgus Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 276 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Apocalypse Now-ish--two teens are stuck on a dying world between aliens and the undead. It doesn’t look good for them. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: High school juniors Billy Gunn and Rory Wilder return from... Continue Reading →
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