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Welcome, friends and my fellow book addicted, to a quick preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got a full week of fresh and fun new content to share with you, including an Exclusive Cover Reveal for DSP Publications, and some great giveaways too, so be sure to... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends, welcome to a recap of all the active giveaways we hosted at The Novel Approach over the course of the past week. We had lots of goodies up for grabs, so be sure to check out what's still open for entries, but hurry, because some of these giveaways expire at midnight tonight! Christine... Continue Reading →
Title: Boys Keep Swinging: A Memoir Author: Jake Shears Publisher: Atria Books Length: 336 Pages Category: Autobiography At a Glance: Shears is nothing if not a natural born storyteller who picks at the threads of memory and weaves them into a compelling novel. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In this deeply affecting memoir, one of rock... Continue Reading →
Title: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Author: Becky Albertalli Narrator: Michael Crouch Publisher: Harper Audio Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Contemporary, Teen Fiction At a Glance: What a gift this book is! If you like YA stories, it’s not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Justice Series: Hong Kong Nights: Book Three Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: J.C. Long has created a roller coaster ride of a story in A Matter of Justice, with action, suspense and danger. The plot is intriguing and a shocker when all... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Liv Olteano, who's dropped by to celebrate the release of her brand new novel, Lover, Lover, a part of Dreamspinner Press's Dreamspun Beyond house line. Liv's sharing a yummy recipe with us today, as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end! The Delicious Carrot... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author TM Smith's Survivor audiobook tour dropping by today with an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the prize details and how to enter at the end. Welcome, TM! About the Audiobook Author: TM Smith Narrated by: Nick J. Russo Length: 5 hrs... Continue Reading →
Title: Joshua's Rainbow Series: Rainbow Key: Book One Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 232 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Some of these characters are broken on the outside and some broken on the inside, but they are a family together, and Victoria Sue has done an excellent job of communicating that. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Speedbump Author: Charli Coty Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 182 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In my opinion, Speedbump is a love story that transcends labels and allows for love to blossom in the wake of shared heartbreak and loneliness. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ezra Cook is sole caregiver to older brother Tray, who... Continue Reading →
Title: Pretty in Pink Series: Housemates: Book Six Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 211 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: It truly pains me to say that Pretty in Pink was mostly a miss for me. My issue with this book isn’t that there's sex in the plot. It’s that sex is the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Annabelle Jay, who's stopped by today to celebrate the release of Luminosity, the fifth and final book in her Young Adult Fantasy series The Sun Dragon, from Harmony Ink Press. The Sun Dragon Series Mansion: More than Just a Setting The Sun Dragon Series, my young adult fantasy series published with Harmony... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Victoria Sue with us today to celebrate the release of the first book in her brand new Rainbow Keys series, Joshua's Rainbow. She's here to share an excerpt from the book with you as well as the chance to win an eBook from her backlist, so be sure to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Detached Raider Series: The Black Raiders: Book One Author: Ana Night Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 355 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Author Ana Night has constructed a rollercoaster ride of a serial murder mystery in which the murders are not the only thing to keep you guessing. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Lover, Lover (A Dreamcatchers Tale Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book Fourteen Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 195 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Despite its interesting premise, the rush to the end left me feeling unsatisfied overall. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Twin souls reunited. Drew’s always been a fighter: first in martial arts... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Living Author: L.A. Witt Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 8 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie David has a smooth, if unvaried, voice, but the story is a bit off-putting in that Scott is required to be friend, confidant, lover, and analyst for Jay. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author K.A. Mitchell, who's here today to celebrate the re-release of book two in the Bad in Baltimore series, Bad Boyfriend, available now from Dreamspinner Press! One of My Favorite Quotes I don’t have a favorite book of mine, at least not one that’s consistent. Usually I’m insanely in love with the one... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Christine d'Abo dropping in today on the tour for her latest release, Losing It, the fourth installment in the Ringside Romance ~verse from Riptide Publishing. Christine's here to chat with us about heroes of the unlikely variety, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those... Continue Reading →
Title: Losing It Series: Ringside Romance: Book Four Author: Christine d'Abo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 229 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’m so glad I read this one. If you’ve been reading the series, I have no doubt that Losing It is a solid addition to the set. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Finn Miller... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweet Thing Series: Pretty Boy: Book Two Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 244 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I do like this author and have read many fine stories by her, but this one was not among my favorites, I’m afraid. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: French male model Simeon Duchamp has... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Boyfriend Series: Bad in Baltimore: Book Two Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 272 Pages Category: Contemporary, Age Gap At a Glance: Fake boyfriends, a little age play, and a whole lot of chemistry between Quinn and Eli come together to make this an unputdownable read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Causing trouble... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Shae Connor and the tour for her newest release, Teaching Ben, a new addition to the Dreamspun Desires house line from Dreamspinner Press. Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Enjoy! Hi all, and thanks to Lisa for having me! I’m here today to celebrate the release of my first novel in … well,... Continue Reading →
Welcome, everyone! We’re so pleased to join in on the September audiobook tour with author Robert Winter and narrator Kale Williams, who’ve put together a wide-ranging interview that explores the process and art of producing an audiobook. The interview has been divided into five segments, and we have Part Two for you today. Be sure... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Rachel Reid's Game Changer, coming in July from Riptide Publishing About the Book Author: Rachel Reid Release Date: Jul 9, 2018 Length: 368 Pages Genre: Contemporary Romance Type: Standalone Cover By: Melissa Liban Blurb: This hockey superstar needs to focus on his game—not on love. Scott Hunter is the superstar captain of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Station Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Fans of this author, and of the genre, will enjoy this well-written story of adventure and love in the Outback. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men exiled to an untamed land must capture love. Ever since Cambridge-bound Colin... Continue Reading →
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