Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The First Bloom of Winter (Garden Series: Book Two) Author: Pearl Love Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 136 Pages At a Glance: I wish there had been more to this story. I look forward to the other books, though, to see what happens to everyone else. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Holden Peters is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Home to Cedarwood (Single Father Society: Book One) Author: Megan Slayer Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and interesting look at life and love in a small town. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Colin Baker owns a book store and he’s back in Cedarwood with his son. He’s looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Saving Faithless Creek Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey always gets my attention with cowboys and ranching, and Saving Faithless Creek is one of those stories but with a little different approach. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Blair Montague is sent to Newton, Montana, to purchase... Continue Reading →
Title: Viscount’s Wager Author: Ava March Publisher: Carina Press Pages/Word Count: 275 Pages At a Glance: Another sexy and romantic and emotionally satisfying read from Ava March. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: London, 1822 You never forget your first love, but is a second chance worth the gamble? Anthony, Viscount Rawling, knows exactly what he wants... Continue Reading →
Today we're pleased to welcome Jeff Adams back to chat with you about his new audiobook Flipping for Him, narrated by the super talented Jason Frazier. Enjoy Jeff's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-copy or audio-copy of the book, winner's choice. Good... Continue Reading →
Title: Unexpected Engagement Series: Unexpected: Book Three Length: 250 Pages (approx.) Cover Artist: Meredith Russell Release Date: October 1, 2015 Blurb: Simon McLeod was a promising young naval captain before pirates attacked his ship and CIA agents forced him to fake his death and join their ranks. Since that horrible night, Simon has focused on... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and many thanks to all of you for stopping by to take a look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead. I'll give you a hint: It's a busy one and I couldn't be happier to share all the great guests, giveaways, and reviews we have coming up... Continue Reading →
Title: Splintered Author: SJD Peterson Narrator:: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours At a Glance: I must say that Rusty Topsfield's performance was excellent and brought Splintered to life. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: A string of murders targeting effeminate gay men has the GLBTQ community of Chicago on alert, but budget cuts... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets from the Edge Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 142 Pages At a Glance: This was a great book, the characters well written, and the scenes solid. I highly recommend it for a hot summer day. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Keith Williams is twenty-two and struggling to feel normal again. Once... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I had no idea how Mr. Fessenden would handle this sensitive topic, and was impressed by the testimony he portrays through this story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog,... Continue Reading →
Title: Knave of Broken Hearts (Love in Laguna: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: In my opinion, this follow-up was definitely not as good as Knight of Ocean Avenue, but I'm still enjoying the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jim Carney has a full time job—running... Continue Reading →
Title: BOSS Author: Ashley John Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 334 Pages At a Glance: I say it every time I read a new Ashley John book, “This one is my new favorite,” and it’s true. It is. At least until the next book is released. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After years of travelling the world... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert World Allegiances (Desert World #1) Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: To be honest, I struggled to get through this book. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Being condemned to slavery is a common enough occurrence on the desert planet of Livre, but this time, priest Shan Polli... Continue Reading →
Many of you may know Christy Duke. Some of you may not. Christy is a fellow reviewer and blogger and just a lovely and courageous woman whom I’m so privileged to have met in person last year at GayRomLit in Chicago. Christy’s husband John was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, an aggressive form of... Continue Reading →
Title: What No One Else Can Hear Author: Brynn Stein Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Though there's no romantic plotline in this book, it is an excellent story and well worth your time to read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Young Stevie Liston is diagnosed with autism, but is really an overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
Title: By Way of Vegan Donuts Author: Kay Walker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: Even though the writing lacked polish and consistency in places, By Way of Vegan Donuts was, overall, a pleasant little read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In a tourist town in the Canadian Rockies, Simon is spending... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever for Now Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: A sweet read for those looking to escape for just a little while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Leeland Jeffers is a contented single man with a thriving career in Atlanta. He’s had a few unsuccessful relationships over the... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to continue the countdown to GayRomLit 2015 celebration with Tara Lain and the guys from her new novel Knave of Broken Hearts. We put together a little interview with Jim Carney and Ken Tenaka, and Tara is also offering the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of Book One... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Horse (Polo: Book One) Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: Bottom line: Read the e-book. It’s worth it. The audiobook, not so much. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Preston Fawkes is 10 the first time he meets 15-year-old Konrad Schnell... Continue Reading →
Title: Plaid Nights Anthology Author: Various (see blurb) Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: This book has a little of everything: sexy bad boys, a little mystery, a little paranormal, and a lot of entertainment. It’s a must read. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: In Plaid Nights, men in kilts are as... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset Lake Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Sunset Lake to you. It is an amazing piece of work. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Reverend Brian Lucas has a secret his congregation in the Nine Mile Methodist Church knows nothing about, and he’d really like... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: The narration had me more invested in the story than I had been when I originally read it, and I am happy I gave it a chance. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochet and the Against the Grain blog tour to The Novel Approach today. Charlie's here to chat a bit about her special brand of shifters, and she's also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an awesome swag-pack and a $10 Amazon Gift Card. You can enter... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon’s Bounty (Dracula’s Love: Book One) Author: S. Joy P. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: This author’s imagination and delivery of the unique and unexpected continues to impress. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the fifteenth century Wallachia, the self-serving boyars will do anything to advance their own positions while the... Continue Reading →
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