Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Officer Charming and the Prince Who Wooed Him Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: JMS Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, an interesting book if you’ve nothing else, but not something I’d read again. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Officer Chad Charming absolutely does not believe in love at first sight, or... Continue Reading →
Title: Sunset at Pencarrow Authors: Lou Sylvre and Anne Barwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sunset at Pencarrow was a good attempt at a story that could have been so much stronger. In the end, it was a nice story that fell short of being a sweet, redemptive romance.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Librarian's Rake Author: Z. Allora Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 123 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Z. Allora has created a wonderful opposites attract storyline, and it was heartwarming to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Opposites might attract, but is acting on that attraction wise? Librarian Tristan Cooper can’t steer clear of sexy,... Continue Reading →
We’re so pleased to welcome author Cheryl Headford to TNA today to celebrate the release of her new novel, Faeries at the Bottom of the Garden. Cheryl put together and interview to share today, and there’s also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, Cheryl! The Interview Q: Do... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kim Fielding joining us today on the tour to celebrate her latest novel, Ante Up, a new addition to the Dreamspun Beyond house line from Dreamspinner Press. She's talking Vegas and is also offering an outstanding giveaway, so enjoy and check out the entry details below. Welcome, Kim! Viva... Continue Reading →
Title: The Virgin Incubus (Fangs, Fur and Fae Detective Agency: Book One) Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Length: 105 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A book that has a lot of potential, but moved too quickly and fell a little short of its mark. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Born part human, part fairy, and part... Continue Reading →
Title: Silken Author: Isobel Starling Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 2 hours and 26 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I wasn’t completely pulled into this story, it is a short erotic tale handled skillfully by the always mesmerizing Gomez Pugh. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Matthew Fisher loved being a dancer, but... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key II Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires At a Glance: It really is nice when a series has the same narrator throughout. Here, the balance between the lovers and the story mesh really well. Walker gives Leslie a fine... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Tom Early to TNA today. He’s joining us on the promotional tour for his newest release, The Doorway God, Book Two in the Seasons Rising series from Harmony Ink Press. Welcome, Tom! Why don’t we start by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Camp H.O.W.L. (Dreamspun Beyond) Author: Bru Baker Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Camp H.O.W.L. turned out to be such a fun read! More good stuff from the Dreamspun Beyond line from Dreamspinner. Definitely check this one out, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Moonmates exist, but getting... Continue Reading →
Title: PS Author: Caraway Carter Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 142 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were some good moments in this story, but in the end, PS meandered a bit too far afield and lost its way on one too many occasions to remain a cohesive novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Tap-Dancing the Minefields Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 334 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: Lyn Gala has created a fantastic alternate reality filled with an array of characters who span the gap between human and alien, and tell this story through sharp dialogue and shared experiences. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Hey, all, and welcome to the latest edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Today we’ve got DSP Publications author Lyn Gala here to talk about her hot off the press Sci-Fi release Tap-Dancing the Minefields, so before we start the grilling, let’s have a look at what we’re in for. Tap-Dancing... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Eli Lang and the Skin Hunger blog tour, book two in the Escaping Indigo series from Riptide Publishing! Eli has put together a character profile and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Character Profiles I asked on Twitter if anyone had... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author Jodie Griffin's Twice in a Lifetime, coming in January from Riptide Publishing! About the Book Author: Jodie Griffin Release Date: January 22, 2018 Length: 202 Pages Genre/Categories: Contemporary Romance, Lesbian, Bisexual/Pansexual Type: Standalone Cover by: L.C. Chase Blurb: When widow Talia Wasserman applies for a job... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Dumb Jock (Dumb Jock: Book Two) Author: Jeff Erno Narrator: Ezekiel Robison Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 3 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Another Dumb Jock is an extremely sweet story of discovery, personal growth, acceptance, and, above all, love. To be honest, this book knocked my... Continue Reading →
Title: A Matter of Courage (Hong Kong Nights: Book Two) Author: J.C. Long Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 247 Pages Category: Contemporary, Crime Drama At a Glance: Besides the fact I got a great story, I like J.C. Long’s style of writing. He keeps the chapters short and meaningful, and I’m ready for book three!! Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Walking on Water Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 276 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: If you love a classic fairy tale gorgeously re-imagined, Walking on Water is it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When a cloud falls to earth, Calla sets out to find what lies beyond the sky.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Nicky Spencer and the A Bolt of Blue blog tour! We've got a character interview to share with you today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget for entry details. I’m so excited to be here to talk about my new novel, A Bolt of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Anne Barwell joining us today to celebrate the release of her newest book from Dreamspinner Press, One Word, book three in the Hidden Places series. Anne has a lovely guest post and an excerpt from the book to share, as well as the chance to win a $10 Dreamspinner... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Charlie Cochrane's Two Feet Under, book three in the Lindenshaw Mysteries series! About the Book Author: Charlie Cochrane Release Date: January 8, 2018 Length: 333 Pages Type: Part of a Series Cover by: L.C. Chase This title is #3 of the Lindenshaw Mysteries series. This pre-order purchase... 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 lots of outstanding guests and giveaways, some great tours, two exclusive cover reveals, a new installment of DSPP's Genre Talk, and general merriment and/or shenanigans.... 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. Silvia Violet - A $25 Riptide... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Christa Tomlinson joining us for a special Saturday visit to celebrate the release of her latest novel, A Sniper's Devotion, book five in the Cuffs, Collars and Love series. Christa's sharing an exclusive excerpt with us today, as well as a tour-wide giveaway, so check out the entry details... Continue Reading →
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