Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Pretty Pretty Boys Series: Hazard and Somerset: Book One Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 541 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Gregory Ashe is a nimble storyteller, his voice engaging as he leads readers through each potentially combustible element and event in the pursuit of a killer. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After Emery... Continue Reading →
Title: Squared Away Series: Out of Uniform: Book Five Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed with this book, but that's just me. It was still a great story and I liked reading it. It had scenes that I enjoyed a lot; it... Continue Reading →
Title: Surfacing Secrets Series: Elemental Evidence: Book Three Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This third installment in the Elemental Evidence series sees Jake and Mari facing their own personal turmoil. The mystery is well-plotted and gradually, Mari discovers more and more... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Julia Lynn Rubin to The Novel Approach today to chat with us about her new novel, Burro Hills. It’s great to have you here with us, Julia! Let’s kick this off by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Julia: Most people probably... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, welcome to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got a great week coming up, with lots of fresh and fun new content to share with you, including some fantastic guests and giveaways, a new installment of DSPP's Genre Talk, and, of course, more... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. We had some great goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's still open for entries, but hurry, some of these giveaways are expiring soon! L.A. Witt... Continue Reading →
Title: No River Wide Enough Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I finished the book with a smile on my face—it really did leave me with a good feeling—but, it was sort of a messy journey. I liked the premise and a lot of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Deadly Dorian Series: Ward Security: Book Three Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: What really made this a page-turner for me was Drake and Elliott offering up lots of action, suspense, and danger. There’s no holding back once the line is crossed.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Wolf's Man Friday Series: Nose to Tail Inc.: Book Two Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Julia Talbot has created an interesting, fascinating world of shifters, and I am really hoping that several of the secondary characters in this book get their own spotlight... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Luna David dropping by today on the tour for her new book, Let Me In. Welcome, Luna! Let’s start with an author question: What’s the one genre/sub-genre you haven’t written yet, but would love to? What’s kept you from it so far? Luna: I haven’t written paranormal and/or... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal for TA Moore's Stone the Crows, coming in May from Dreamspinner Press. Be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget, too, to enter for the chance to win an eCopy of Dog Days! About the Book Title: Stone the Crows Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release: May 29,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Deadly Kind of Love Series: Tom and Stanley: Book One Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: DSP Publications/2nd Edition Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Victor J. Banis is an expert at bringing investigative techniques to a storyline along with action-packed fight scenes, but what really makes this story, and series, unique... Continue Reading →
Title: Hug It Out Series: Haven Hart Universe: Book Two Author: Davidson King Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: Novel Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Despite my reservations, it doesn’t take away from the fact that Davidson King is a solid writer. Her stories are entertaining and really well done. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Riordan Darcy... Continue Reading →
Title: Strange Medicine Series: Dr. Maxwell Thornton Murder Mysteries: Book One Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 212 Pages Category: Contemporary, Murder Mystery At a Glance: S.C. Wynne’s mysteries are a skillful balance between the relationship and the criminal elements of the story. It's always great to find a new fave, and I can't wait... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Emjay Haze dropping in today on the tour for her latest release from NineStar Press, After Hours. We have an exclusive excerpt to tease you with today, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out those details at the end. Welcome, Emjay! About the Book Title: ... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Davidson King to TNA today on the tour for her new novel, Hug It Out. Hi, Davidson, let’s get right to the book questions today. If you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who would you choose and why? Davidson: Teddy... Continue Reading →
Title: Refuge Series: Fight for Survival Trilogy: Book One Author: H.L. Day Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 408 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Romance At a Glance: All in all, Refuge is absolutely worth the read. The premise was intriguing, the story engaging, and the last fourth of the book in particular was so good and suspenseful. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Syncopation Series: Twisted Wishes: Book One Author: Anna Zabo Publisher: Carina Press Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I liked the story. It was interesting, had a bit of agony, a bit of mystery, and a lot of likeable characters. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Twisted Wishes front man Ray Van Zeller is... Continue Reading →
Title: Redeeming the Stepbrother Series: Tales from St. Giles: Book Two Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Redeeming the Stepbrother is good. The story got a little convoluted and long-winded in the middle—it paces well in places and others not so much—but the storyline itself helps you... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Jess Thomas to TNA today on the tour for her new novel Bones of Belief, book thirteen in The Chronicles of Darius series. Welcome, Jess! Let’s start with a book question: what’s your favorite scene in Bones of Belief, and what makes it a fave? Jess: When the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Cinderella Boy by Kristina Meister! About the Book Author: Kristina Meister Imprint: Triton Books Release Date: Jul 2, 2018 Length: 335 Pages Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult Pairing: Genderqueer/Male Type: Standalone Cover By: Shayne Leighton Blurb: Sixteen-year-old Declan is the perfect son . . . except for one tiny issue. When his sister Delia comes... Continue Reading →
Title: Roses in the Devil's Garden Series: Fallen Rose: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 67 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I loved the first part of the book where we get to know Harlan and Nathan, but the second part felt like another story. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Working... Continue Reading →
Title: Kairos Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 137 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Kairos is an unapologetic romance that will make your heart happy and perfectly feed any need you may have for a story that has no more aspirations than to give the reader a happy-ever-after. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Blow Down Series: Plumber's Mate: Book Four Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 305 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I cannot get enough of this series. I loved reconnecting with Tom and Phil in this latest whodunnit and can’t wait for the next installment! Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Death is what... Continue Reading →
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