Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Today we're so pleased to have author Maggie Kavanagh joining us to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Blind Spot, book three in the Stonebridge Mystery series. Enjoy this deleted scene, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of one... Continue Reading →
Cheers, fellow readers, and welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the week ahead. But first, I want to announce a few winners of our Best of 2015 e-book giveaways. Congrats to: Ardent Ereader, Staci W., Jen, and Sula And now, here's what's on tap this week! Monday –... Continue Reading →
Now that we've accomplished all our Best of 2015 reading lists and giveaways, it's time to narrow down the list of Best Covers compiled from our Top Picks of last year and the Rafflecopter cover votes that you helped narrow down to the Final Ten. Cast your vote for favorite cover below by Noon Eastern Time... Continue Reading →
Title: Greater Love Hath No Man Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: Tinnean has a unique way of writing that keeps you mesmerized throughout this story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Trevalyan came from a long line of men who served the British Crown with their gift of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Boundaries (Imago: Book One) Author: Anna Hedley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: A well-written, if at times frustrating, BDSM novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ben Dean is afraid and ashamed of his tendencies. But after the end of a disastrous relationship, he decides to explore his outer limits, the part of... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joey Jameson to TNA today, with an excerpt and giveaway to celebrate the release of his new novel Dirty Talk, as well as the launch of author A.E. Via's new publishing venture, Via Star Wings Books. You can enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card... Continue Reading →
Title: One True Thing (One Thing: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes At a Glance: Rusty Topsfield is great—worth the price and the time. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Davis spent years wishing for a prince, but kissing frog... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Shattered Door Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This was such a profound book for me, and I am honored to have reviewed it. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a tortured childhood and years of soul-searching, Brooke Morrison has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellar Hand (2nd Edition) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: The Cellar Hand is a nice little feel good mystery/romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Orson Digby is no stranger to loss. His family died in a house fire when he was fifteen, and he has never... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the final giveaway of Prize Pack #5, with a veritable potpourri of goodies up for grabs. Today's swag comes to you courtesy of Charlie Cochet, Rhys Ford, Mary Calmes, Kim Fielding, Eli Easton, and Jaime Samms. Here's a pic of what you can expect in this pack: To enter for the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Joe Cosentino back to TNA today to chat a bit about his newest novel Drama Muscle. Joe put together an interview for/with himself, so enjoy! Welcome back, Joe. Thank you for visiting The Novel Approach. My pleasure. I love your site! Since this is a site about writers... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Mouse Author: Mason Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Lord Mouse is non-stop action and suspense once things are set in motion. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his methods may not make him many... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gentle Kind of Strength Author: Kendall McKenna Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: A Gentle Kind of Strength is an okay story that one would not expect from such a gifted author. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A police K9 handler believes he's lucky when a romance starts with the local... Continue Reading →
Title: Vanished 3 Author: Carter Quinn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: Go. Read. It. Now. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: It’s been five months since Henry Cooley woke up to find that his husband, Tom MacKinnon, had vanished. Henry has gone through hell and back since then trying to uncover what... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowed In Author: Teodora Kostova Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: A nice wintery holiday tale of second chances at love. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Be careful what you wish for... Nate has been in love with Quinn, his brother’s best friend, for as long as he can remember. But when... Continue Reading →
Okay, guys, we have Prize Pack #4 up for grabs today, and this one has a little bit of something extra in it. Of course, we have the fabulous Charlie Cochet providing so much great THIRDS stuff, including two more adorable charm bracelets, but we've also got a couple of goodies from Rhys Ford's... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome authors Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade to TNA to offer you the chance to win an audiobook copy of their novel Prickly Business, narrated by the wonderful Iggy Toma. Good luck! Hey guys! Thanks for joining us, and thanks for Lisa and The Novel Approach for having us.... Continue Reading →
Author: Jaime Samms eBook release: Feb 15, 2016 Print release: Feb 15, 2016 Word count: ~91,300 Page count: ~345 Type: Standalone Cover by: L.C. Chase Blurb: This title is part of the Bluewater Bay universe After losing a rigged cooking show competition—and a potential lover—to another baker, Frederic Jackson packs up his considerable baggage and moves to Bluewater Bay. He uses the network’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Red Dirt Christmas (Red Dirt Heart: Book 3.5) Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: A wonderful Red Dirt holiday treat from Down Under. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Travis had been here at Sutton Station for just over a year. We were technically engaged, not that we’d told anyone.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleeping ‘til Sunrise (A Mangrove Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Mary Calmes is the queen of banter and this book is no exception, it just doesn’t get any better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Everyone in Mangrove, Florida, knows Fire Chief Essien Dodd is a saint.... Continue Reading →
Title: Reeling Through the Fall Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Reeling Through the Fall is a nice little tale to dig into when you’re looking for a bit of angst and a sweet resolution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Three years. It's been three years since Sven made the... Continue Reading →
Title: No! Jocks Don’t Date Guys (The Jock Series: Book Two) Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: I think this was a good follow up to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: What is a sexy soccer stud supposed to do when “following family... Continue Reading →
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