Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Guarding January Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 230 Pages At a Glance: Guarding January is a sweet romance that just needed a bit more originality to make it a great novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Lord January is at the top of the charts, only comes out at night, and is... Continue Reading →
Title: Kindred Spirits Author: Alicia Dyal Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 49 Pages At a Glance: This is just a sweet short story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Casey’s a hotshot bartender in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean he’s not sensitive. Though uncharacteristic, Casey lets a big, charismatic Tennessee bear named Mike seduce him. Who can... Continue Reading →
Title: He Completes Me Author: Cardeno C. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 363 Pages At a Glance: A super sweet, enjoyable story. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Not even his mother’s funeral can convince self-proclaimed party boy Zach Johnson to tone down his snark or think about settling down. He is who he is, and he refuses... Continue Reading →
Title: Backward Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Backward is a well-crafted addition to this series. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Club owner Harry Klinger has had his eye on Tristan Martin for months, but never had the nerve to approach him. He’s watched as Tristan dated Eddie and... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Sunset Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Sean Crisden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours, 57 Minutes At a Glance: I found this audio so fun and cute that it had me sitting here listening to it with a smile on my face. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Two years after riding off into... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Serious Author: Jay Northcote Narrator:: Michael Pauley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 Hours, 3 Minutes At a Glance: My heart was just racing, right along with Mark and Jamie! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Mark O'Brien is finally being honest with himself. His relationship with Rachel is over, and he's moving out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Still Waters Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: This is a novel that will stay with you well beyond the last page. I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Promise, Michigan is very much like every other small town across the state. Built on the... Continue Reading →
Title: Grif’s Toy Author: Joseph Lance Tonlet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 303 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for those who are willing to step outside of the box. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Grif believes he’ll live his life as a virgin. After all, who would want him? How could anyone find... Continue Reading →
Title: Grif’s Toy Author: Joseph Lance Tonlet Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 303 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this book for those who are willing to step outside of the box. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Grif believes he’ll live his life as a virgin. After all, who would want him? How could anyone find... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Lilah Suzanne today on the Spice blog tour. Lilah took a few minutes to answer some questions for me, and she's also offering the chance for ONE lucky reader to win a $25 Interlude Press gift card and FIVE will win an e-copy of the book. Be sure to click on... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Lilah Suzanne today on the Spice blog tour. Lilah took a few minutes to answer some questions for me, and she's also offering the chance for ONE lucky reader to win a $25 Interlude Press gift card and FIVE will win an e-copy of the book. Be sure to click on... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Days Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours, 49 Minutes At a Glance: I’m definitely recommending Blue Days in audio! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Falling for a coworker is rarely a good idea, especially for a man getting a last chance at salvaging his career. But from... Continue Reading →
Title: After The Fire Author: Felice Stevens Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend this for anyone who loves their men a little bit broken but utterly redeemable. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: A single bullet destroyed the dreams of Dr. Jordan Peterson. With his lover dead, Jordan descends into an... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn Author: Abigail Roux Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 419 Pages At a Glance: Perfect ending was perfect. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s been five years since Special Agents Ty Grady and Zane Garrett first worked together to solve the Tri-State murders, and time has been both harsh and kind. Engaged now,... Continue Reading →
Title: Eastern Cowboy Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey has created another wonderful story in Eastern Cowboy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Brighton McKenzie inherited one of the last pieces of farmland in suburban Baltimore. It has been in his family since Maryland was a colony, though... Continue Reading →
Title: Light From the Dark Author: Mercy Celeste Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 301 Pages At a Glance: I love Mercy Celeste and this is a great read. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: After a year of picking up the pieces of his shattered life, former US Marshal Micah Beasley takes a job as bodyguard for a... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I continue to be a big fan of Anna Martin – an absolutely fantastic storyteller. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: After spending most of his life in special schools, Caleb Stone now faces public high school in his senior year, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Everything Changes Author: Melanie Hansen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Melanie Hansen has done a great job with this book. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: What happens when friendship catches fire? Former Marine and lower-leg amputee Carey Everett keeps a grueling schedule of counseling fellow war veterans and their families.... Continue Reading →
Title: Lucky Man (A Heated Beat Story) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 132 Pages At a Glance: Garrett Leigh’s Heated Beat series is not to be missed. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: A Heated Beat Story As a diehard music fan, a dirty, smoky gig is Vice Squad Detective Danny Jones’s idea of... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Like Paris (Bend or Break: Book Two) Author: Amy Jo Cousins Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 249 Pages At a Glance: One of the strengths of this author is her character development skills; the guys are real, I could relate to them, and I loved joining them in this story. Reviewed By: Janet... Continue Reading →
Title: Give Chase Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 32000 Words At a Glance: If you’re looking for a quick read that’s a bit sexy, with smart and stubborn men, then this book is for you. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Declan’s always been careful to guard his heart, but Isaac’s catching up at... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, RJ, I’m so glad to have you back with us today at The Novel Approach. For those who may be newer to the gay romance genre and don’t know you quite as well as others of us, why don’t we start by having you tell us a bit about yourself? RJ: Hi, guys,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Family We Make Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 461 Pages At A Glance: I recommend this book for all of us who’ve ever struggled to feel accepted. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: At seventeen, Rick Albright left his home, his parents and even his old name, rather than pretend to be straight.... Continue Reading →
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