Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Heart of the Race Author: Mary Calmes Narrator:: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 5 Minutes At a Glance: I have to give *high fives* to Greg Trembly. The accents he was able to come up with, and the names he was able to pronounce, were unbelievable. Reviewed By: Kathie... Continue Reading →
Title: Fighting His Fire (The Rock Gods: Book 6 Author: Ann Lister Publisher: SleighFarm Publishing Group Pages/Word Count: 297 Pages At a Glance: I was so happy to finally get Dante and Ashton’s story…and it was absolutely worth the wait! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Locked-down at a Los Angeles intervention facility, everyone around Dante Dupont... Continue Reading →
Writers' Block I’ve written over one hundred thousand words this month according to my Grammarly update. I have about five thousand words to go and I find myself all out of words. I know where the story is going and I know exactly how it’s going to end but I can’t get the words on... Continue Reading →
Today we welcome author Jessie G. on her Their Reason blog tour. Instead of a rafflecopter, Jessie has put together a fundraiser for The Trevor Project, an organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. All you need to do is donate (at least) $2.99 and then leave a comment on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Ruin Porn Authors: S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 252 Pages At a Glance: I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ruin Porn the next time you’re in the mood for a beautiful disaster. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: There is underlying beauty in destruction…. Miah Thade, Finn Reese, and Ritchie Meyer are... Continue Reading →
Title: Solo Grave Diggers MC: Book One) Author: Carol Lynne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: This novella was worth the read despite the flaws. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Sam “Solo” Braun lives by one truth, the Grave Diggers Motorcycle Club above all. The creed has served him well, giving him... Continue Reading →
Title: Damian’s Discipline (Collars and Cuffs: Book Five) Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 14 Minutes At a Glance: I recommend Damian’s Discipline to fans of M/M Romance who appreciate the D/S lifestyle. Reviewed By: JJ Blurb: The man who pimped Jeff may be in prison,... Continue Reading →
Join us in welcoming author Sedonia Guillone to The Novel Approach today, on her Danny's Dragon blog tour. Enjoy her guest post and some of the other great things she's sharing today, including the giveaway for which you can find details and enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck! If you have... Continue Reading →
Title: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion Author: A.V. Sanders Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Percolation, Poetry, and Passion is a cute story with lots of potential. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Beckett works at a coffee shop to make ends meet while attending a prestigious university. It's not the most... Continue Reading →
Title: Cherish & Blessed (Faith, Love & Devotion: Books Four & Five) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator: J.P. Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 5 Hours and 46 Minutes At a Glance: Two wonderful and insightful stories giving us more glimpses into the life and family that Evan and Matt (one of my favorite characters of... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have debut author A.V. Sanders with us today on the release day of her new novelette from LT3 Press, Percolation, Poetry, and Passion. Enjoy the exclusive excerpt we have for you, and then be sure to check out the TWO ways A.V. is giving readers the chance to win some great... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charlie Cochrane to The Novel Approach today to chat about her new novella from Bold Strokes Books, Don't Kiss the Vicar Welcome, Charlie! How and where does a story and its characters start? I know that some authors get an idea then plan their novel/novella down to the nth... Continue Reading →
Title: Buchanan House Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 157 Pages At a Glance: 3 stars Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Eric Allen, thirty-three-year-old line cook, moved in with his grandmother, Jewell, after a disastrous coming-out when he was in middle school. She raised him, and he cared for her when she fell ill.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Felice Stevens today, on her Beyond the Surface blog tour. When Felice and I started chatting about topics for her visit, the first thought that came to mind was, "Let's talk about 9/11 as a New Yorker." So, that's what came of our conversation, a New Yorker's look at... Continue Reading →
Title: Forever in the Sun (Sapphire Cay: Book Six) Author: RJ Scott and Meredith Russell Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 122 Pages At a Glance: I am sad that the series is over, but my journey to Sapphire Cay was amazing. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Feuding families, unearthed secrets, and a violent storm threatens the Cay. Will... Continue Reading →
Title: The History of Us Author: Nyrae Dawn Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 184 Pages At a Glance: Nyrae Dawn is a new author to me, but I will definitely be reading more of her work in the future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sometimes it's not about coming out, it's about settling in. Eighteen-year-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 7 Minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story was Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome the writing team of S.A. McAuley and SJD Peterson to The Novel Approach today, as they tour the interwebs to chat about their new collaboration Ruin Porn. I was lucky enough to be able to ask a few questions to not only the authors but the boys of Resonator as well--Miah,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kim Fielding to The Novel Approach today, on her Rattlesnake blog tour. Kim sat down and answered a few questions from Will Parkinson, so enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win a $20 Dreamspinner Press Gift Card and an... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mating of Michael Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 55 Minutes At a Glance: The book and audio are hot, the characters are well developed, and the narration is spot on. I recommend it heartily. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Everyone admires Michael Lamont for being... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Days Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A lovely short story with characters who have made mistakes but are both older, and hopefully wiser, the second time around. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Double Cross Author: Shannon West Publisher: Dark Hollows Press Pages/Word Count: 107 Pages At a Glance: Double Cross is a little different from West’s usual work, subject-wise, but still follows her writing style, which is always spot on. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When F.B.I. agent Ryan Tucker gets the job of escorting a federal... Continue Reading →
Title: Entwined Author: Liberty Lace Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 45 Pages At a Glance: I loved the way the author presented this story. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: There’s something that twins Tobias and Thomas Whitmore never intended to tell their family—the fact that they’re gay and in love with each other, and have... Continue Reading →
Title: Lonely Hearts (Love Lessons: Book Three) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 325 Pages At a Glance: If this book isn’t perfect, I sure couldn’t find the flaws, and I read it twice just to be sure. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Even hot messes need a happily ever after. With the quiet... Continue Reading →
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