DSPP Presents: Genre Talk and a Giveaway with Carole Cummings and Lissa Kasey

Yay, it’s time for Genre Talk again here at The Novel Approach Reviews! This week we have DSP Publications’ author Lissa Kasey here to talk about her new Urban Fantasy/Paranormal novel Evolution: Genesis. And as a special treat, she’s giving away a signed paperback! So grab a cuppa, put up your feet, and let’s let... Continue Reading →

Cover Reveal, Artist Interview, and Giveaway: Wet, Hot, Australian Christmas by A.V. Sanders

Hi, Lisa, Happy Halloween! Thank you for hosting my exclusive "Trick or Treat" cover reveal on TNA, I am so very happy to be here! I hope your readers will find nothing but treats here with the reveal of my shiny new cover, an interview with the very talented cover artist, Natasha Snow, and a... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: Secrets and High Spirits by Lou Harper

Title: Secrets and High Spirits (Secrets: Book Four) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count:  137 Pages At a Glance: I found this an enjoyable book, and I plan to go back to the first three books to read the stories of the other characters I met in Secrets and High Spirits. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →

Review: Other Side of the Line by Marguerite Labbe

Title: Other Side of the Line Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 330 Pages At a Glance: Other Side of the Line is a journey of love and endurance you will not want to miss. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Caleb Hudson and Hal Zimmer became best friends... Continue Reading →

Review: Heart Scarab by Anna Butler

Title: Heart Scarab (Taking Shield: Book Two) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 300 Pages At a Glance: Fast-paced, thrilling sequel to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: In Heart Scarab, set more than a year and a half after Gyrfalcon, Shield Captain Bennet’s company is on a planet in... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: Unscripted by Nico Jaye

Title: Unscripted (Heartsville) Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: Fun, sweet, adorable, charming—Unscripted is all that and a little more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Theater manager Teddy Carbone's life has gone pretty much according to script... until now. To his surprise, Teddy finds himself co-owner of the Oasis Theater... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Giveaway: Praeternatural Worldbuilding by Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne

We're so pleased to have the writing team of Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne with us to day on their Kanaan & Tilney blog tour. Enjoy their guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win one of four e-copies of Kanaan & Tilney: The... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: Stygian by Santino Hassell

Title: Stygian Author: Santino Hassell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 217 Pages At a Glance: I loved this book. I recommend Stygian to anyone who loves horror, paranormal, and dark m/m romance. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Jeremy has been isolated and adrift since the death of his brother. Most people just see him as the... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: The Merchant and the Clergyman by Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee

Title: The Merchant and the Clergyman Author: Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: If you’re looking for well written historical romance, you can’t go wrong with these two authors. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A village clergyman Curate James Fletcher is content shepherding his parishioners through the good... Continue Reading →

Release Day Review: Bookmarked by Piper Vaughn

Title: Bookmarked (Heartsville) Author: Piper Vaughn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 82 Pages At a Glance: The writing is tight, the pacing is great, the dialogue sharp, and I really enjoyed the characters. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: To save his bookstore from closing, Mark Werner realizes it’s going to take a miracle—like getting reclusive, best-selling author Shepherd... Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Welcome to Our Gayborhood by Piper Vaughn

Thanks so much to The Novel Approach for having me today! Since I’m kicking off our mini blog tour, I thought I’d talk about the Heartsville series and how it came into fruition. As a reader, I love to read a range of book lengths—everything from 9-page short stories to epic fantasy tomes. At the... Continue Reading →

Cover Reveal, Exclusive Excerpt, and Giveaway: How to Walk Like a Man by Eli Easton

BLURB: Deputy Roman Charsguard survived Afghanistan where he lost his best friend—his K-9 handler James. Roman was a military dog until two years ago when he developed the ability to shift into a human. It’s not easy to learn how to be a man. He found a place to live in Mad Creek, a haven... Continue Reading →

Here’s a Sneak Peek at the Coming Week

Halloo from the happiest place on earth! :-D Yes, this sneak peek at the coming week is comin' atcha from Disney World. I hope you've all had a lovely weekend and are ready to check out what's on tap! Monday – We've got a couple of great authors here today to kick off our week.... Continue Reading →

Review: Bare for You by Lexxie Couper

Title: Bare for You (Outback Skies: Book Three) Author: Lexxie Couper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 111 Pages At a Glance: Bare for You is an entertaining story of love in the outback. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Not all cowboys ride horses. Jeremy Craig is on the cusp of being named the deputy prime minister... Continue Reading →

Review: Falling Awake by Kage Alan

Title: Falling Awake Author: Kage Alan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 84 pages At a Glance: True romance, fantasy, and comfort food all packed into eighty-four pages makes for the perfect combination and a great story! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Imagine waking up in a place you can’t remember, with a face you don’t recognize, and... Continue Reading →

Review: Into the Arena by Elizabeth Coldwell

Title: Into the Arena (Lionhearts: Book Four) Author:  Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 146 Pages At a Glance: The book starts off strong, but some parts were too much of a stretch. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: He will fight for the one he loves, no matter what it takes. Cesare Bianco is a shifter without... Continue Reading →

Guest Post and Giveaway: The Closing Ranks Blog Tour with Ethan Stone

We're so pleased to welcome author Ethan Stone to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for the new novel in the Flesh series, Closing Ranks. Giveaway Details: Ethan will be giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky commenter on the tour. Be sure to leave a thoughtful comment on each stop... Continue Reading →

Review: A Prayer for the Dead by Victor J. Banis

Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →

Review: First by K.C. Wells

Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 296 Pages At a Glance: In spite of some flaws, this was a gorgeously written love story. Blurb: It’s taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his head around being gay. Growing up in a small town in Georgia, hasn’t prepared him for the more liberal... Continue Reading →

Review: First Steps by Sean Michael

Title: First Steps Author:  Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance:  First Steps is a tooth-achingly sweet romance. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Abandoned by his partner in the wilds of Alaska, Peter is pretty much at the end of his rope. He has a cabin falling down around his ears,... Continue Reading →

Guest Post: Discovery (Drakyl Ranch: Book One) by Thianna Durston

Cowboys, Drakyl, Vampyr…and Things That Go Bump in the Night In Montana there’s a ranch you might want to steer clear of. The men there are nice enough, especially the younger cousins, but these cowboys have a bit of a secret. They aren’t quite human. Have your attention? Humans, see, live blissfully unaware of a... Continue Reading →

Queer Romance Month: An Interview With Amy Lane

We at The Novel Approach are so pleased to have been able to play a role in the Queer Romance Month celebration. Today we bring you the one and only Amy Lane. Enjoy! This mini-interview with Amy Lane is brought to you in support of Queer Romance Month.  QRM runs throughout October, celebrating love stories... Continue Reading →

Review: Bent Arrow by Posy Roberts

Title: Bent Arrow Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press Pages/Word Count: 82 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this book, and I especially liked the setting. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Sometimes curves in the road take you right where you belong. Luther Almond’s life working the Bakken oil field is perfect—short-lived jobs, temporary housing,... Continue Reading →

Review: Devotion by Grace R. Duncan

Title: Devotion (Forbes Mates: Book One Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Devotion is a solid story that shows us the connection between destined mates, not just the lust but also the love. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Finley Cooper is tired of waiting for his destined mate... Continue Reading →

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