Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Never too Late Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 73 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Never too Late had real promise and began so well, only to suffer from a twist in the story that was neither needed nor fully fleshed out. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Knocking fifty isn’t bad... Continue Reading →
Title: What Can Be Author: Mary Calmes Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 29 minutes At a Glance: I do feel What Can Be could have been a full-length novel and brought more to the table; however, I still adored this book. Robert Nieman does well with pacing and character... Continue Reading →
Title: Safe in His Heart (Safe: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: Listen to your heart—Safe in His Heart is so worth it! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Andrew and Paul learned about God and Jesus in different churches and realize their views of spirituality are worlds... Continue Reading →
Lisa: Please join us in welcoming author Renae Kaye. Renae joins us today to chat a bit about her new novel from Dreamspinner Press, Safe in His Heart. Welcome, Renae. I’m going to start with a question that delves right into the heart of this book: what compelled you to explore the topic of religion... Continue Reading →
Title: The Lone Rancher Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 4 hours and 54 minutes At a Glance: Did I like The Lone Rancher? No, not really, but John Solo did a great job. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: He'll do anything to save the ranch, including baring it all.... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author AJ Llewellyn to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for A Wizard in Waikiki. Thanks so much for being here with us, AJ. Why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about the book and its characters? AJ: Hi Lisa, thanks so much... Continue Reading →
Title: ‘Til Death Do Us Part Author: Addison Albright Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 212 Pages At a Glance: This is a gripping emotional story of two men who thought all was lost; then a miracle brings them back together. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Henry and Sam Miller-Greene are living the dream. They love their... Continue Reading →
Title: Yes, Forever Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this was a good book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: John’s said no in the past, but now he has a chance at forever—if he can move past his doubts and say yes. John Weston’s misspent... Continue Reading →
Characters Who Love Snow Being a lover of winter myself, I know that this isn’t the norm. Most people are less than fond of winter with it’s cold and bitter winds, it’s shorter days, and its snow. Even people who love winter sports often would prefer to be able to jump from wherever they are... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Joe Cosentino today, on the tour for his latest release, Cozzi Cove: Moving Forward. Enjoy Joe's self-interview, and then be sure to check out the giveaway below, where you can enter for the chance to win an e-copy of his novella An Infatuation. And now, here's Joe: You were... Continue Reading →
Title: Rules of Engagement Author: L. A. Witt Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 33 minutes At a Glance: Great story, L.A. Witt, and superb narrating, Nick J. Russo. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Walker has no idea that avoiding the search for Mrs. Right could send him into... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Jamie Dean today, to chat a bit about himself and his new book, Not Just Passing Through. Jamie, why don’t we start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself? Jamie: Sure. Um, what’s interesting about me? Well, I love nature, especially if I can be... Continue Reading →
Title: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson (Get Out: Book One) Author: Sean Kennedy Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 190 Pages At a Glance: The Ongoing Reformation of Micah Johnson is a stunning novel with rich and genuine characters who grapple with all the many issues facing gay teenagers today. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have authors Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott here with us today, on their release day, to chat a bit about their newest collaboration, Shatter, book two in the Unbreakable Bonds series. How did you two ladies meet? Rinda: We first met at an RT years ago, but that was only... Continue Reading →
Title: Shatter (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Two) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 290 Pages At a Glance: I highly recommend the Unbreakable Bonds series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Maverick trauma surgeon Ashton “Snow” Frost keeps the world at a distance, relying only on his three closest friends to keep him connected.... Continue Reading →
Title: There’s Something About a Kilt Author: Schuyler L'Roux Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 38 Pages At a Glance: A great little smutty short! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: It’s a hellaciously hot day in Minneapolis and all Thom wants to do is enjoy his ice cream and forget about the stacks of essays waiting for... Continue Reading →
Title: Forged in Trust Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: John Solo is a very good narrator; however, with the content of this book that could only take me so far. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Ethan Marshall is the young... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Scotty Cade today to chat a bit about his new book, Knobs, and be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Now, here's Scotty. Enjoy and good luck! Hi All, Scotty Cade here. First I’d like to thank The Novel Approach for allowing me to tell you about my... Continue Reading →
Title: Selfie (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 400 Pages At a Glance: The closeted actor story certainly isn’t anything new. Nor, probably, is the story of the actor falling in love with his or her PA. But, Lane put her own spin on it, as always, and made... Continue Reading →
Title: Comfort Zone Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, this is a great romantic read, a little angsty, but a solid and engaging story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: What would make you reach outside your comfort zone? Aron Roberts helped his previous love discover... Continue Reading →
Title: Knobs Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Scotty Cade’s Knobs is a well written and informative story about the Citadel Military College. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Angus Conrad (Gus) McRae is a privileged Charlestonian following family tradition and attending the Citadel, harboring big dreams of a military... Continue Reading →
Hey, y’all! I’m BA Tortuga, resident redneck and playlist junkie. I’m well-known for needing a playlist to write and this was true even when I wrote Old Town New. That was the olden days when playlists were called mix tapes. What? It’s true, young’uns. Life happened before Pandora radio. ;-) This playlist is pure early... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author TM Smith today, on the tour for her new novel, Dare to Hope. Enjoy TM's guest post, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win a $25 gift card at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Good luck!... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Clare London joining us today, on the blog tour for book in the With a Kick series, Double Scoop. Enjoy Clare's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! A... Continue Reading →
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