Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Derrick Knight to TNA today on the tour for his new holiday novel, Truly a Miracle. Welcome, Derrick! Behind the Scenes-Derrick Knight’s Everyday Routine When I’m in the writing mood, I get up each day at 4 AM and work on a manuscript for a couple of hours. During... Continue Reading →
Title: Not Another One Hit Wonder Author: J.M. Snyder Publisher: JMS Books Length: 130 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you like a slow and steady, low angst, second chance romances, I think you will enjoy this sweet story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When best friends Jamie Eckert and Derek Duran realized they were... Continue Reading →
Title: A Family for Christmas Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Length: 136 Pages (Kindle) Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: A Family for Christmas has it all. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Zac never had a family of his own, but Rudy has enough to share. Shy, inexperienced Rudy has a crush on Zac from the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Christmas Kiss Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Length: 38k words Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: This is a delightful friends-to-lovers story that kept me engaged the entire time. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Keeping secrets from your best friend isn’t right, but it’s easier than admitting you’ve fallen in love with him. Sharing... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Shae Connor stopping by TNA today on the tour for her new novella, Heart & Soul. Welcome, Shae! You Could Look It Up Great big thanks to Lisa for having me today for the release of my new novella, Heart & Soul. :) When I’m working on a new... Continue Reading →
Title: The Senator's Secret Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 6 hours and 11 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo’s narration really helps the strangers-to-married trope here. In lesser hands, this story could have been just another in a series of ordinary stories. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards: Book One) Author: Ava Drake Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 43 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: John Solo brought out the humor, emotions, and a serious side to his narration. Between the e-book, audiobook, or both, I’d pick both. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Romancing the Wrong Twin Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 199 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was looking for a great feel-good romance, and I got it in spades with this engaging story. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: How tangled can a romantic web get? When gruff mountaineer Dominic Hartington-George seeks... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author E.M. Ben Shaul today on the tour for her new novel, Flying Without a Net. Hi, E.M., thanks for being here with us today. Let’s start by having you tell us a little bit about the book. E.M.: Hello, and thanks for hosting a tour stop for Flying Without... Continue Reading →
Title: Hotline Author: Quinn Anderson Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: At the end of the day, Hotline is not one I would rush to the top of my list. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Zack never intended to become a phone sex operator, but with half a college degree and... Continue Reading →
Title: Goldilocks (Frozen: Book Two) Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 99 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ms. Blackwell does such a fantastic job with the creation of Marshall and Luka’s characters, and even though the story is short, you just know that the MCs are made for each other. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
November is National Novel Writing Month, that time of year when writers delve into their craft, consume copious amounts of caffeine, forgo sleep, and eschew obligations with live people to spend more time with make-believe people. In honor of #NaNoWriMo and the high-highs and low-lows that may be even more pronounced this November due to... Continue Reading →
Title: Freckles Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 170 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: A sweet Christmas story to add to your list. Go get this one, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Carter Embree has always hoped to be rescued from his productive, tragically boring, and (slightly) ethically compromised life. But when... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Amy Lane to TNA today on the tour for her new holiday novella, Freckles. Also be sure to check out the giveaway details below to see how to enter for the chance to win free e-books. Good luck! No Wrong Way to Get a Dog So, the first dog... Continue Reading →
Title: A Cowboy’s Home (Montana: Book Three) Author: RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 300 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: A Cowboy's Home isn't just a quick falling in love story between Sam and Justin. It’s a story about two men who have to heal and put the past behind them... Continue Reading →
Title: Seven-Card Stud (Wild Cards: Book Two) Author: Ava Drake Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 242 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I can’t say enough about Ava Drake and the Wild Cards, series. It’s absolutely entertaining and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Temptation, peril, and dirty poker. Love is a high-stakes game. When... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Cass Lennox to The Novel Approach today on the tour for her new novel, Blank Spaces. Cass is talking food, so enjoy and then be sure to check out her giveaway details below. Welcome, Cass! Foooooooood I love food. Is that a "No shit, Sherlock" statement? Yeah, kind of.... Continue Reading →
Title: Save of the Game (Scoring Chances: Book Two) Author: Avon Gale Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a definite buy. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: After last season’s heartbreaking loss to his hockey team’s archrival, Jacksonville Sea Storm goalie... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer by Morning Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 237 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This is excellently written and one of the most intense murder mysteries that I’ve read in a while. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Passion and love bring them together. Murder could tear them apart. When Matt Blyth,... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Addison Albright to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for her latest novel To Love and to Cherish. She's here to talk characters and plot, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Addison! Which Comes First, the Characters/Personalities or... Continue Reading →
Title: The Secrets in My Scowl Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Length: 311 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, this was such a good book. It was fast paced without feeling rushed. Jacob and Wylde were such great characters, I won’t be forgetting them anytime soon. Highly recommended. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: From... Continue Reading →
Title: First Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Gregory Salinas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 59 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A wonderful slow-burn romance that gives the listener an opportunity sit and stay a while with the characters. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: It's taken Tommy Newsome a while to get his... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Alexander Collins Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 38 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story didn’t exactly work for me, but I really struggled with the narration. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author S.C. Wynne today on the tour for her latest novel, The Cowboy and the Pencil-Pusher. She's brought along an exclusive teaser from the book for you, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, S.C.! About the Book Paul Smith prefers... Continue Reading →
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