Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Queer Fires Series: Flint and Tinder: Book Two Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 217 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Queer Fires isn't a mystery as much as it is mysterious. This is a place where the impossible is made possible, the unlikely becomes likely, and the unusual asks... Continue Reading →
Title: Final Orders Series: Hazard and Somerset: Arrows in the Hand: Book Five Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 410 Pages Category: Mystery Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The saying goes that having a child is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. I can’t fathom how that... Continue Reading →
Title: Spellsworn Series: Journals & Journeys: Book One Author: Justin Schuelke Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 322 Pages Category: YA Fantasy Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I may have never rolled the dice in a single game of Dungeons & Dragons, but I appreciate the imagination that went into bringing this story and its characters... Continue Reading →
Title: Defiance Series: Rebellion: Book Two Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 258 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Annabelle Jacobs delivers on the action, tension, and romantic suspense in Defiance, and then throws in an excellent and unexpected plot twist. It was more than a means of moving the... Continue Reading →
Title: On the Wings of War Series: Soulbound: Book Five Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 395 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Folklore/Mythology At a Glance: Never, ever let it be said that Hailey Turner under-writes an action scene; this author is so proficient at escalating the danger and drama to pulse-pounding levels that she... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of the Last Heartbeat Series: The Sacred Dark: Book One Author: May Peterson Publisher: Carina Press Length: Novel Category: Paranormal/Fantasy At a Glance: Lord of the Last Hearbeat gives lovers of spec fic plenty to feast on. With the hefty task of the setup behind her now, I look forward to seeing what... Continue Reading →
Title: Sun and Shadow Series: Day and Knight: Book Two Author: Dirk Greyson Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 4 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great buy for the story and for the narration. Andrew McFerrin's voice work is a very good thing. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Layla Reyne and the Imperial Stout blog tour. To celebrate the upcoming release of this first book in the Trouble Brewing series, Layla is sharing an exclusive excerpt from her FREE book Blended Whiskey, so be sure to check out the download details and enjoy! About Imperial Stout Publisher: Carina Press Release... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Cordelia Kingsbridge stopping in today on the tour for the latest release in the Seven of Spades series, Trick Roller, from Riptide Publishing. Cordelia's talking fight scenes today, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Cordelia! Writing Fight Scenes, Or: Guns... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome authors Rinda Elliott and Jocelynn Drake to our 5 Year Blogiversary Celebration. They've brought along a snippet from Jocelynn's Holiday Romance Walking on Thin Ice (loved it!) as well as a great big e-book giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Rinda and Jocelynn! Congratulations on... Continue Reading →
Title: The Truth about the Liar (Shadow Play: Book Four) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 109 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Author Helena Maeve brings the world of espionage, and men who fall in love with their enemies, to life, along with plenty of danger and action, and the added allure... Continue Reading →
Title: Return to Zero (Shatterproof Bond: Book Two) Author: Isobel Starling Publisher: Self-Published Length: 209 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is something so charismatic, so delightful about these two, that one cannot help but want to read more about them. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The thrilling sequel to "As You Wish" and... Continue Reading →
Title: Hexbreaker Series: Hexworld: Book One Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 259 Pages Category: Historical Romance, Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: I don’t know how to say this any plainer—I love this book for all the reasons I’ve listed, and probably for at least a dozen more that I’ve left out.... Continue Reading →
Title: Haven’s Creed Author: Parker Williams Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: All in all, this is not a bad read, but it’s the type of story I wouldn’t read more than once, mainly because of its subject matter. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: An act of violence destroys his family and ends... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancer of Death (SPECTR Series 2: Book 2) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: So badass. I’ll just leave it at that. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Revenge. Murder. Ballet? Vampire spirit Gray wants to hunt demons. Unfortunately, the foolish mortals at SPECTR have put his host, Caleb,... Continue Reading →
Title: On Bryson Author: DJ Manly Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 39k Words At a Glance: On Bryson makes for a fast paced, action packed, murders and secrets crime story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A few years ago, Soren became involved with the wrong man, and all he wanted to do was get away from... Continue Reading →
Title: Stranded Author: HelenKay Dimon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 155 Pages At a Glance: Oh heavens, this was a good book! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Brax Hughes lived hard and retired young to a cabin in the middle of nowhere. Well, that was the plan, but before he can hang up his sniper rifle,... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author RJ Scott back to The Novel Approach to chat about her newest book in the Sanctuary series, Accidental Hero. She's also giving the chance for one lucky reader to win some great prizes, which includes a $15 Gift Card from Amazon or ARe, plus 2 further prizes of an... Continue Reading →
Title: The Inauspicious List (Chance Assassin: Book Three) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I have what could probably be described as an unhealthy love for this series, and The Inauspicious List only reaffirms it! Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: With a new handler and Silva's book of hits, Frank... Continue Reading →
Title: Pent Up Author: Damon Suede Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 100k Words Release Date: November 20, 2015 Sub-Genre: Romantic Suspense Blurb: Pent Up: mix business with pleasure and take cover. Ruben Oso moves to Manhattan to start his life over as a low-rent bodyguard and stumbles into a gig in a swanky Park Avenue penthouse.... Continue Reading →
Title: In the Flesh Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: In The Flesh is a top notch cop story with enough heat and grit that you will not want to put it down until you reach the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: 2nd Edition Reno Detective Cristian... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Run: An Erotic Thriller Author: Marshall Thornton Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 221 Pages At a Glance: Fast paced suspense when the action begins. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Palm Springs, 1973. Don Harris is a piano player on the run after killing a Chicago mobster's son in a bar fight. On the lam, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Wrong Side of the Law Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 201 Pages At a Glance: A very good read, indeed Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Undercover cop Dan Hudson is framed for blackmail and kicked off the NOPD force. Enraged about that, and the fact that his lover refuses to stand by... Continue Reading →
Title: The Consequence of High Caliber (The Mako Shark: Book One) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 168 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Miko is a devoted son. An irresponsible brother. A protective friend. An anonymous lover. An assassin, nicknamed the Mako Shark after the sheer violence of his hits. Miko is deadly. And... Continue Reading →
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