Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to have author Anna Zabo joining us today on the tour for their newest release, Outside the Lines, the next to the last novel in Riptide Publishing's Bluewater Bay collection. Anna's talking names today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Anna! What's... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a short preview of what we have coming up for you in the week ahead! We've got some great stuff in store, as always, with some outstanding guests and giveaways, some great tours and general fun. We'll also begin the unveiling of our Best Books of 2017 lists this week,... 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! In case you missed them, this is your one stop roundup of what's up for grabs, but hurry, some of them expire at midnight tonight! G.B. Gordon - A $10 Riptide... Continue Reading →
Title: Ballerina Dad Author: Amy Aislin Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 52 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Ballerina Dad is fifty-two pages of sweet Christmas-romance goodness. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Attending his daughter’s holiday dance recital should be easy for pro hockey player Patrick Barnes. Showing up in a tutu, however, wasn’t exactly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
Title: Chilling with Max (Love Off Leash: Book Three) Author: Bonnie Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 94 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Bonnie Dee takes us on a journey of self-discovery, almost, with these two men who, when encountering their polar opposite, manage to turn the mirror inward and then meet the other man halfway.... Continue Reading →
Title: Jared’s Fulfillment (Jared & Kieran: Book Two) Author: Riley Hart Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 255 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Though there were times during which I felt Jared and Kieran were trying too hard to justify themselves to me, Riley Hart tells a sweet story, firmly rooted in building a believable... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Welcome to author Riley Hart and the tour for her newest release, Jared’s Fulfillment. Riley, let’s get started with an easy one: if you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in the book, who would you choose and why? Riley: I would absolutely choose Jared—hands down. I would really love... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Pat Henshaw and the Foothills Pride Stories blog tour to TNA today. Pat has put together a quick Q&A to share with us today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Welcome, Pat! The Q&A Q: What book world... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Flint (Carlisle Deputies: Book One) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Andrew Grey has constructed a plot that offers mild suspense—you never know what will happen next. This was an interesting look into the corruption surrounding a high-profile judge and his associates. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: An Open Window Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 21 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This Christmas short is just pure magic. Tender and emotional, An Open Window has earned a place at the top of my Christmas list! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Two men. One Christmas Eve that... Continue Reading →
Title: Out for the Holidays (An Out Novella) Author: Cara Dee Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: Out for the Holidays is great for fans of the series, especially since we see so many of the other couples. The way the book ended was a solid HEA and a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Timely Gift Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a sweet, incredibly romantic short with just the right amount of “magic”. It’s a feel-good story with no angst, and is all about falling in love. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author LM Somerton and the Warlocks Series blog tour the TNA today. Thanks so much for dropping by, LM! Let’s start with having you tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from and what do you write? LM: I was born in Bath, Somerset and if... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Mary Calmes joining us today to celebrate the imminent release of her latest book from Dreamspinner Press, Kairos. She's giving us a little insight into the meaning of the title, offering up a little tease from the book, and there's also a fantastic giveaway up for grabs, so be... Continue Reading →
Title: Thirty-One Days and Legos (Ranger Station Haven: Book Two) Author: S.A. Stovall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: So, things weren’t perfect in this book, but there were some funny moments, some heart-warming moments, and some genuine Christmas spirit that shone through in the end, making it... Continue Reading →
Title: Make the Yuletide Gay Authors: Nicky Spencer, Stephen Hoppa, Addison Albright, Nell Iris, Amy Tasukada Publisher: Self-Published Length: 126 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: In spite of one near miss in this collection, I really enjoyed reading it. I not only got a heaping dose of holiday cheer and romance, but I... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Together Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Self-Published Length: 53 Pages Category: Contemporary Holiday Romance At a Glance: If you are looking for an angst-free holiday romance, then look no further. Falling Together is a cute story that will satisfy the sweet tooth in us all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mitch Jackson took a temporary... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets & Silk Author: Nicole Dennis Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 40 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: Nicole Dennis has written a sexy, heartwarming short story with David and CJ, a sweet romance with a bit of lacy spice thrown in. I highly recommend this holiday short. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome Mischief Corner Books, author Nicole Dennis, and the virtual blog tour for the A Holiday to Remember 2017 Collection of stories. We have an exclusive excerpt from Nicole's contribution, Secrets & Silk, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget and enter to win!... Continue Reading →
Greetings, my Pretty Ones! I want to thank you, The Novel Approach, for giving me space to reveal The Great Wall’s cover. The Great Wall takes place in Suzhou China incredibly enough where I lived for about six years. (Go figure!) On the cover: Jin Lan (the blond guitar player) and Styx Wong (the drummer... Continue Reading →
Title: Rhino Ash (Saturday Barbies: Book Two) Author: Lindsey Black Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 295 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Lindsey Black doesn’t disappoint with Rhino Ash. It’s suspenseful, dangerous, exciting, and has lots of emotional moments. It also has just the right amount of seriousness melded with hilarity. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ashley... Continue Reading →
Title: Braving the Rapids (Rocky Mountain Boys: Book Two) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Trust me when I say this author does a sense of community better than most, and allows for mistakes and real life to intervene. Braving the Rapids is a worthy addition to... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghostwriter of Christmas Past Author: TA Moore Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Worth the read and a good addition to the advent calendar. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Ever since ghostwriter Jason Burke ended up in loco parentis for his orphaned niece, Mallory, he’s been trying. He goes... Continue Reading →
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