Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Hawaiian Lei Author: Meg Amor Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 231 Pages At a Glance: Don’t miss this one! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Beau Toyama, a “mixed plate” Hawaiian/Japanese/Tahitian man, is a flight instructor on the Big Island of Hawai'i. He’s a lovely, gentle, shy soul from a dysfunctional island. One day his wife... Continue Reading →
Title: Scarred Souls (Scarred Souls: Book One) Author: T.T. Kove Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: What I’ve decided I’m going to take away from this book is a little bit of hopefulness for these guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: On a cold, wet afternoon Damian stumbles across a... Continue Reading →
Title: No Matter What (Sex & Mayhem: Book Four) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 307 Pages At a Glance: As the square peg in the round hole of this series, No Matter What didn’t work for me for a number of reasons. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ghost. Not a member of the Coffin... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Joel Skelton today to chat a bit about his latest novel, Beneath the Palisade: Justice. He's also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of Justice, so to enter, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below. At the close of the contest, the e-book will be... Continue Reading →
Title: To Stand Close Author: Faith Ashlin Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 223 Pages At a Glance: Surprisingly deep and thought provoking. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Can love grow and survive for two men on opposite sides of the deepest of chasm—slavery? In this world one country has cut itself off, and is closed and... Continue Reading →
Title: Tempting the Bear (A Paranormal's Love: Book Twelve) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 108 Pages At a Glance: Anther gargoyle finds his mate – and we also get to hear about my favorite thing in this series - gargoyle babies! Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Sometimes falling down... Continue Reading →
Title: Grizzly Discovery (Mountain Spirit Mystery: Book Two) Author: A.J. Marcus Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend Eagle’s Blood and Grizzly Discovery, especially if you are an animal lover. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Landon Weir and Brock Summers are happily settling into their life as a couple, easily... Continue Reading →
Title: Gumption & Gumshoes Author: Alex Kidwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: Alex Kidwell, you now have a new fan, and I'm looking forward to reading more of your work. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: August Adahy Mendez would rather be buried in the world of his detective novels or a... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Astrid Amara today on the Song of the Navigator blog tour. Enjoy Astrid's guest post, and also be sure to check out the great giveaways she's offering. Good luck! Hi there! So glad to be part of The Novel Approach Reviews today, talking about Song of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Dance Off Author: Ariel Tachna and Nessa L. Warin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: This book was disappointing for me personally, but I will be giving the authors another try. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: On the reality show Dance Off, pro rugby player Olivier Gautier and Olympic swimmer JC... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets and Bow Ties (Secrets: Book Three) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 163 Pages At a Glance: Secrets And Bow Ties is just not the usual fare I have come to expect from this talented author. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who said nerdy can’t be sexy? Self-confessed gold digger Dylan Price... Continue Reading →
Title: Trusting Thomas Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours and 58 Minutes At a Glance: I was initially irritated by the dialect switching, especially when British words were read in an American accent, but by the end, Trusting Thomas was very moving and made me cry. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
I’ve written every book from on our sofa, surrounded by my mountain of index cards on the middle cushion and end table, and files stacked on the back of the sofa. I loved my space, save for the resultant mess, but the comfort provided all the excuse I needed, until back problems developed, making that... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Ines Johnson today to introduce her newest novel The Loyal Steed: Part One and to talk about Men of Devotion. Ines is also giving the chance for one reader to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the... Continue Reading →
Title: Young at Heart Author: Kay Ellis Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 129 Pages At a Glance: I really wanted to like this story, but it just wasn’t for me. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Devon Alexander is a wealthy successful businessman. The world is his oyster. In his work life he is decisive and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Courage to Heal Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Courage to Heal piqued my interest in the characters and the story, and kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Former U.S. Army Sergeant Wade Carter returned from Afghanistan a broken man. Permanently injured and weighed down with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bastard’s Pearl Author: Connie Bailey Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 324 Pages At a Glance: The Bastard’s Pearl is a rather difficult read at times, and sometimes Sheyn is a difficult man to like, or even tolerate. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Sheyn, a headstrong young aristocrat, disobeys his parents and travels to... Continue Reading →
Title: Primavera Author: Hayden Thorne Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 57 Pages At a Glance: Haunting and beautiful, Primavera will make you believe in the infinite power of love. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Images of a young man who died in a dreadful manner suddenly haunt the dreams of eighteen-year-old Adam Cassidy. Even more disturbing are... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author Jude Sierra today on the Hush blog tour. I asked Jude to chat a bit about the title of the book, so enjoy the conversation and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $25 Gift Card... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Lavinia Lewis today on the Blood Ties blog tour. Lavinia's here today to chat about Positive Female Characters in M/M Romance, so enjoy her post and then be sure to enter the giveaways from both the author and Totally Bound Publishing (details below). Good luck! Positive Female Characters in M/M Romance... Continue Reading →
Title: The Prince and the Program Author: Aldous Mercer Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 344 pages At a Glance: Impossible to define, difficult to read, but thoroughly enjoyable. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Mordred Pendragon, the Bastard Prince, has done a Bad Thing—again. Exiled to Canada for seven years, he has to find a job to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Demon You Know Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Demon You Know was an incredible story with fascinating worlds and impossibly rich characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: A good demon? Ezra is a timekeeper in Hell, responsible for building and maintaining the clocks that tick away eternal... Continue Reading →
Title: One Good Deed Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: This is an amazing story by Andrew Grey. The emotions range from anger to joy, and will make you want to hug some characters while shaking others. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Luka... Continue Reading →
Title: Wayward Son (Sons: Book Two) Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The story was good and it is definitely a series I will recommend. I was just left a little disappointed. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After his move to Atlanta and away from the influence of his... Continue Reading →
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