Where Fiction and Reality Meet
I’ve seen some discussion on the internet recently that focuses on that heinous and subjective little number we each choose to assign to the reviews of the books we read. I’ll be the first to admit that we here at The Novel Approach seem more prone to like than to dislike the books we... Continue Reading →
So, by now you might have heard that Dreamspinner Press is branching out again. In addition to their YA imprint, Harmony Ink, last month saw the launch of DSP Publications, an imprint dedicated to genre fiction such as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Paranormal, Horror, among others. I know some are wondering why. Dreamspinner already publishes... Continue Reading →
My apologies for the delay. We had a bit of an incident in the canteen this morning. Welcome to the THIRDS. I’m Sloane Brodie, Team Leader for Destructive Delta. I appreciate you taking the time to be here. What’s that? I don’t sound very convincing? I agree. I was told to say that. Let’s get... Continue Reading →
My apologies for the delay. We had a bit of an incident in the canteen this morning. Welcome to the THIRDS. I’m Sloane Brodie, Team Leader for Destructive Delta. I appreciate you taking the time to be here. What’s that? I don’t sound very convincing? I agree. I was told to say that. Let’s get... Continue Reading →
“The only difference between saints and sinners is that every saint has a past while every sinner has a future.” – Oscar Wilde Title: Between Sinners and Saints Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 282 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Levi Binder is a Miami bartender who cares about only two things: sex... Continue Reading →
Title: Semper Fi Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: The war is over. The battle for love has just begun. As Marines, Cal and Jim depended on each other to survive bloodshed and despair in the Pacific. Relieved to put the horrors of war behind him, Jim went home to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Replacement (Broken #6) Author: Kol Anderson Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: Novella Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Season finale. Find out what happens to Aaron and how "The Replacement" aka Carter Bennett is doing under a new owner. Review: I know I'm going to sound like a broken record here, but Kol Anderson never ceases... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Riptide Publishing/L. A. Witt blog tour for Starstruck, the first in the multi-author Bluewater Bay series! Every comment on this blog tour enters you in a drawing for a choice of two eBooks off my backlist (*excluding Starstruck*) and a $10 Riptide Publishing store credit. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on... Continue Reading →
I’m so delighted to share the cover for my new holiday novella Holding the Edge. Thanks to Dar Albert for the wonderful artwork. Holding the Edge is the sequel to Cold War, my figure skating romance from earlier this year. Dev and Misha are back and trying to make their secret relationship work in the... Continue Reading →
Title: One Indulgence Author: Lydia Gastrell Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 252 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: When Henry Cortland, the Earl of Brenleigh, comes to London to fulfill his duty and take a wife, he also decides to first fulfill his most secret and suppressed desires. He wants to spend just one night with... Continue Reading →
Title: Shaking the Sugar Tree Author: Nick Wilgus Narrator:: Wayne Messmer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours, 52 minutes Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Wise-cracking Wiley Cantrell is loud and roaringly outrageous—and he needs to be to keep his deeply religious neighbors and family in the Deep South at bay. A failed writer on food... Continue Reading →
Title: Weatherboy Author: Theo Fenraven Publisher: Voodoo Lily Press Pages/Word Count: 154 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: After fifteen-year-old Tuck finds a Maya artifact while on vacation in Guatemala, his whole life changes. To his surprise, he discovers he can make it rain and snow. A local weatherman happens to be around when Tuck creates... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Whitley, thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself? Whitley: Hello. I’m Whitley Gray. I write M/M contemporary romance. When I’m not writing, I work in the medical field, which provides a lot of interesting material for characters... Continue Reading →
Many thanks to The Novel Approach for hosting my Cutting Out blog tour. This is the fourth novel in the Cutting Cords series and a direct sequel to Cleave. I’m going to be sharing excerpts in a serial fashion. You can expect to read something different at each stop as I move forward in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Gets a Boyfriend Author: Sophie Bonaste Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 139 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Death is in a lonely business. Since the beginning of time he’s been reaping souls then returning home to his little condo in the sky. It’s not a bad job. There are perks. But Death would... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Honey Author: Anthology Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 340 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: In the mood to try something sweet? How about a collection of stories about bears and the special men in their lives? Guys don’t have to be in their twenties, perfectly sculpted, and hairless to be hot.... Continue Reading →
Title: Meant for Him (Meant for Each Other: Book Two) Author: D.H. Starr Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 203 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Another hot guy from Greenwich Village is about to meet his match. That is, if he doesn’t mess things up…this time. After the failure of his relationship with Jeremy, Andrew Jamieson... Continue Reading →
Thanks again to Lisa and the crew at The Novel Approach for having us here today to celebrate the release ofIn the Fire, Book Two of the In the Kitchen series from Carina Press. We’d like to share with everyone a scene from In the Fire from Jamie’s POV that we loved but was ultimately... Continue Reading →
Gaslamp Fortnight: A Steampunk Book Tour – October 27th – November 7th Authors L.A. Witt, Alexis Hall, and Cornelia Grey come together on a Steampunk book tour to celebrate the releases of Precious Metals, Prosperity, and The Circus of the Damned. Join us on adventures through the lawless, untamed, kraken-infested skies! Trek the snowy wilds... Continue Reading →
Title: Line in the Sand (Herc’s Mercs: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Alec “Red” Davis is Hercules Security’s director of operations, a man who is brave and honorable and yet also a stickler for following the rules. When Cade Thornton says that Alec is... Continue Reading →
Title: Line in the Sand (Herc’s Mercs: Book Two) Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Alec “Red” Davis is Hercules Security’s director of operations, a man who is brave and honorable and yet also a stickler for following the rules. When Cade Thornton says that Alec is... Continue Reading →
Title: A Taste of Copper Author: Elin Gregory Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Your master has the field for today, but his name, whatever it might be, is without honour. Olivier the squire worships the Black Knight and takes a fierce joy in his prowess as he defends... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and welcome back to another look at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead. First, though, in case you missed it, The Novel Approach is hosting a giveaway over at Mary Calmes's Blog for our Book of the Month picks in October. There's a chance to win TWO of... Continue Reading →
Solid Story and Supporting Cast Recently, a reviewer said my newest book, Coming Back for Drew, was very good and the story was filled with fascinating supporting characters. When I stepped back and looked at the core of the story this reviewer was spot on. Coming Back for Drew is not just about having a... Continue Reading →
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