Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Clique (Heartsville) Author: Jayden Brooks Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: Funny, sweet, and sarcastic, Clique is a story about taking risks, hanging on, and fighting for something real. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Adam Locke’s youthful looks aren’t the blessing everyone seems to think. At twenty-eight, he’s a successful photographer with... Continue Reading →
Title: Jesse’s Diner (Hope Collection) Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 112 Pages At a Glance: What I loved most about this story was its simplicity. Right to the point, no angst, no miscommunication. Just two people finding love and companionship for all the right reasons. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Two men with a... Continue Reading →
Title: Home to Danger Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book, as it was an engaging and easy read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jason Sinclair isn’t very good at relationships, which is no surprise given a childhood with an eccentric father and an unloving,... Continue Reading →
Title: Another Shot (Heartsville) Author: J.H. Knight Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 74 Pages At a Glance: Definitely recommended for fans of shorter works with some angsty moments and a happy ending. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The town of Heartsville means something different to everyone who lives there. For Aaron Forester, it’s a gay-friendly buffer between... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets and High Spirits (Secrets: Book Four) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: I found this an enjoyable book, and I plan to go back to the first three books to read the stories of the other characters I met in Secrets and High Spirits. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Other Side of the Line Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 330 Pages At a Glance: Other Side of the Line is a journey of love and endurance you will not want to miss. I highly recommend it to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Caleb Hudson and Hal Zimmer became best friends... Continue Reading →
Title: Unscripted (Heartsville) Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: Fun, sweet, adorable, charming—Unscripted is all that and a little more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Theater manager Teddy Carbone's life has gone pretty much according to script... until now. To his surprise, Teddy finds himself co-owner of the Oasis Theater... Continue Reading →
Title: Bookmarked (Heartsville) Author: Piper Vaughn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 82 Pages At a Glance: The writing is tight, the pacing is great, the dialogue sharp, and I really enjoyed the characters. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: To save his bookstore from closing, Mark Werner realizes it’s going to take a miracle—like getting reclusive, best-selling author Shepherd... Continue Reading →
Thanks so much to The Novel Approach for having me today! Since I’m kicking off our mini blog tour, I thought I’d talk about the Heartsville series and how it came into fruition. As a reader, I love to read a range of book lengths—everything from 9-page short stories to epic fantasy tomes. At the... Continue Reading →
Title: Bare for You (Outback Skies: Book Three) Author: Lexxie Couper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 111 Pages At a Glance: Bare for You is an entertaining story of love in the outback. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Not all cowboys ride horses. Jeremy Craig is on the cusp of being named the deputy prime minister... Continue Reading →
Title: A Prayer for the Dead (A Tom and Stanley Novel) Author: Victor J. Banis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I was entertained by the entire series, and I look forward to the next mystery from Mr. Banis to see what he has in store for Tom and Stanley. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: First Steps Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 104 Pages At a Glance: First Steps is a tooth-achingly sweet romance. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Abandoned by his partner in the wilds of Alaska, Peter is pretty much at the end of his rope. He has a cabin falling down around his ears,... Continue Reading →
Title: Bent Arrow Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press Pages/Word Count: 82 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this book, and I especially liked the setting. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: Sometimes curves in the road take you right where you belong. Luther Almond’s life working the Bakken oil field is perfect—short-lived jobs, temporary housing,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author A.M. Arthur today on the tour for her latest novel The World As He Sees It. Enjoy the character interview with Gabe Henson, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a Grand Prize Goodie Basket, featuring 1 signed... Continue Reading →
Title: Submitting to the Darkness (Island Tales: Book Three) Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Island Tales Press Pages/Word Count: 278 Pages At a Glance: This is an emotional journey of learning to live with blindness, and how love can help you see the way. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Three weeks after being diagnosed with acute glaucoma,... Continue Reading →
Title: Building Bonds (Kiss of Leather: Book One) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: A solid start to a new, contemporary BDSM series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kyle’s a natural sub who builds dungeon furniture, yet has no interest in BDSM. It takes a hunky Dom to show him just... Continue Reading →
Title: Between Ghosts Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 226 Pages Genre: Contemporary Cover Artist: G.D. Leigh Release Date: March 14, 2016 Pre-Order Link: Riptide Publishing Blurb: In 2003, journalist Connor Regan marched through London to add his voice to a million others, decrying the imminent invasion of Iraq. Eight months later, his brother, James,... Continue Reading →
Title: John Inman’s Greatest Hits Bundle Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 978 Pages At a Glance: I am happy I gave this new-to-me author a shot and picked up the bundle. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Hit author John Inman presents five novels of romance, from tongue in cheek to seriously chic—Shy: Funny... Continue Reading →
Title: Diamonds (Life According to Maps: Book Two) Author: Nash Summers Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 70 Pages (approx.) At a Glance: Maps is truly special; I’ll take any glimpse into his world I can get! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Maps’ kingdom is crumbling before his eyes. His parents are forcing him to get a job,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Silvia Violet to The Novel Approach today with an exclusive excerpt for her latest release, Unexpected Engagement. Enjoy this little teaser, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon or ARe Gift Card. Good luck! Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Tyler Knoll’s Just For Fun: Books One-Four Author: A.B. Gayle Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 180 Pages At a Glance: What can I say about Tyler Knoll’s Just for Fun? It’s an interesting take on a romance from the writer’s point of view. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Tyler Knoll was born one wild,... Continue Reading →
Title: Twinks in Bearland (Bearland Tales: Book One) Author: Kendall Morgan Publisher: Tulabella Ruby Press Pages/Word Count: 69 Pages At a Glance: I can see this being a great series to watch for. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: The friends of pretty blue-eyed Dustin Garber are about to find out that he has a secret. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Hotter With a Pole (Firehouse 69: Book Two) Author: Delilah Devlin Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 77 Pages At a Glance: Hotter With a Pole is a sexy story that hits the spot and will surely make you beg for more. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: When your heart is stuck in the wrong gear,... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Gun (Hardy and Day: Book One) Author: BL Morticia Publisher: Entice by Booktrope Pages/Word Count: 55 Pages At a Glance: Under the Gun is really well written and has a good pace to it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jaded by his lover leaving him for a woman, Camdyn Hardy is looking for... Continue Reading →
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