Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: A Way Back to Then (A Tales from Foster High Story) Author: Robert Halliwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Mr. Halliwell not only makes this story his own but presents to his readers an exciting, witty, smart and deliciously snarky voice that could never be mistaken for anything other... Continue Reading →
Title: My Life Without Garlic Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 134 Pages At a Glance: A funny and cute take on the vampire mythos. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Some things in life just might be worth giving up garlic for. It was simple curiosity that led Augustin to the vampire dating site—he... Continue Reading →
Title: Bindings and Books (A Daily Dose 2015 Story) Author: CM Corett Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages At a Glance: This one was a bit hit and miss, but there was definitely some promise here. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James Connell is adamant—he’s not getting involved. The forty-two-year-old bookstore owner’s life is governed... Continue Reading →
You would think that designing the cover for a book would be the easiest part of the entire novel process. You would be frustratingly mistaken. How does one try to sum up a 200 page story with just one image? Well, lemme tell ya. It ain't easy. I knew what I wanted. I just couldn't... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Ethan Stone today on the Flesh & Blood tour, book two in the newly re-released Flesh series from DSP Publications. Ethan has written a serialized ficlet set in the Flesh-verse for the tour. TNA brings you Part Three, so just in case you've missed parts one and two, click HERE... Continue Reading →
Title: The Replacement Author: Christiane France Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 54 Pages At a Glance: This is an interesting short story of a broken heart and second chances. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Noah loses his life partner to kidney failure, he not only grieves personally, but he also needs a replacement to help... Continue Reading →
Title: Truth & Tenderness (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book Six) Author: Tere Michaels Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This story is filled with emotion and real life struggles. I was totally wrapped up in it. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Newly promoted police captain Evan Cerelli takes command of his own... Continue Reading →
Title: Third Eye Author: Rick R. Reed Narrator:: Chad Tindale Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 Hours and 57 Minutes At a Glance: A multifaceted story that could have benefitted from more emotion in the narration. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Who knew that a summer thunderstorm and a lost little boy would conspire to change... Continue Reading →
Hullo, J Tullos Hennig here, one of DSP Publications’ genre authors, temporarily taking the interviewer reins from Carole Cummings. There is something akin to kismet in my being the one to put Carole in the Genre Talk hotseat, since I sort of talked her into the gig in the first place. Because I knew she’d... Continue Reading →
Cardeno C. joins us today with excerpts from the newly re-released books Perfect Imperfections, All of Me, Places in Time, and A Shot at Forgiveness. And, not only that, but Cardeno is also offering the chance for FOUR lucky readers to win one of the books. Winner One will receive Perfect Imperfections Winner Two will... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Belinda Burke today on her Undone blog tour. Belinda joins us to chat a bit about star crossed lovers, and you can also enter to win an e-book of your choice in Totally Bound's June blog tour contest. Be sure to click on the "Giveaway" image below to enter. Good... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Heliodor’s Retirement (A Daily Dose 2015 Story) Author: Amy Rae Durreson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and sentimental story of second chances for two men approaching their golden years. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Unlikely hero Lord Adem Heliodor saved his queen’s life during the Screaming, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Notes Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Peter B. Brooke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 47 Minutes At a Glance: I simply adore Shira Anthony's writing, and Peter B. Brooke is one of the best narrators in the business. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Blame it on jet lag. Jason Greene thought he... Continue Reading →
Title: A Counselor Among Wolves (Leader Murders: Case Two) Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: A worthy sequel that continues to draw the reader into a fantastically and realistically created shifter world. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Five dead leaders, their bodies arranged in a pentagram. Treason, lies, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Life, Some Assembly Required (The Rebuilding Year: Book Two) Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 327 Pages At a Glance: Life, Some Assembly Required is a fabulous follow up to The Rebuilding Year, and I loved watching these two men fall more in love. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Finding love in the... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Ann Lister as a first time guest today, on her Meant for Me blog tour. Enjoy her guest post and then be sure to enter for the chance to win some great prizes by clicking on the Rafflecopter widget below. Here's a rundown of what's up for grabs: *** US... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is happy to be helping author Eden Winters unveil four brand spanking new covers for old friends Lucky Licklighter and Bo Schollenberger and the Diversion series. Be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below, because that's how you can enter to win an e-copy of each of the books: Diversion, Collusion,... Continue Reading →
Title: More than Chemistry Author: Kate Sherwood Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 13 Minutes At a Glance: A humorous and fun story that illustrates that the heart wants what the heart wants. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jack Lawson grew up poor and can’t forget it. He’s a huge success... Continue Reading →
Title: Eagle’s Blood (Mountain Spirits Mysteries: Book One) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A very enjoyable read I would recommend to anybody who loves animals and the men who work with them. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Brock Summers is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer who loves... Continue Reading →
Title: Ansel of Pryor House Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Queerteen Press/JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 116 Pages At a Glance: Another excellent YA historical fantasy from the author of The Twilight Gods. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Ansel Tunnicliffe has lived a harsh life. Abandoned by his mother and his siblings to a drunk and abusive... Continue Reading →
Title: Mens Rea (A Daily Dose 2015 Story) Author: Brooke Edwards Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: Brooke Edwards has written a good May/December romance filled with courtroom drama and relationship tension. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: James Carter is forty-five and has been a police officer most of his life. He... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Hayden Thorne today, with an excerpt and giveaway of her newest book The Golem Upstairs, sequel to Sheridan Diggins and the Dead Horde. To enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the new book, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! BLURB: Book 2 of the... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Alex A. Akira today on the Dojo Boys series blog tour. Enjoy Alex's guest article, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for a chance to win one of the following prizes: Three Winners get a $25 Amazon Gift Card each. Seven Runners-up get a... Continue Reading →
Title: Mastering Love (The Hampton Road Club: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 197 pages At a Glance: Fantastic fourth novel in a historical BDSM series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Evan sees a Master who could be his whole world and Ned sees a beautiful boy in need. But shattered trust... Continue Reading →
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