Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Titles: Ghosts and House Hunt (The Power of Zero: Books Two and Three) Author: Jackie Keswick Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 112 and 300 Pages At a Glance: This is an intriguing series and I highly recommend all three books. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Ghosts — Jack Horwood doesn’t do families. Or Christmas. From the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Joe Cosentino joining us today on the tour for his newest release, Cozzi Cove: Bouncing Back. Enjoy Joe's guest post and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-copy of his novella <i>An Infatuation</i>. Good luck! Creating a new world... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Chris Scully today, on the tour for her new novella, Happy. Enjoy Chris's guest post and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below, where you can enter for the chance to win a $10 Dreamspinner Press Gift Card and the choice of any Chris Scully e-book.... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Indra Vaughn today, on the tour for her latest novel, Patchwork Paradise. Enjoy Indra's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below for the chance to win an ebook from her backlist or the Grand Prize--a $25 Riptide store credit. Good luck! Hi guys!... Continue Reading →
Title: Job Hunt (The Power of Zero: Book One) Author: Jackie Keswick Narrator: Fox Ballard Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 38 minutes At a Glance: I highly recommend Job Hunt if you want an excellent double thriller with a budding romance entwined. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: You don't greet your new boss... Continue Reading →
Title: Finley (Sunset Cove: Book One) Author: Ella Frank Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 360 Pages At a Glance: Finley was fun. Sooo romantic and lovely, but without being overdone. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It's time to come home, Finn. It’s been seven years since Daniel Finley left his hometown in Florida for the hustle and... Continue Reading →
Title: Promises: Part 2 Author: A.E. Via Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 336 Pages At a Glance: There is one thing about A.E. Via’s stories—she does manage to get me involved in them emotionally, whether I like it or not. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Roman “Quick” Webb is one badass bounty hunter on the crime-filled streets... Continue Reading →
Hi, I'm Jackie Keswick. Thank you for hosting a stop on the House Hunt blog tour - I'm very happy to be here! House Hunt is the third book in the Power of Zero series, which follows Jack Horwood, Gareth Flynn and the two teens they rescue from a pimp. After their unexpected reunion in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Wade Kelly today, on the tour for her new novel, Bankers' Hours. Enjoy the interview she's put together for you, and then be sure to pay extra close attention to the great giveaways she's offering. Good luck! And now, here's Wade. Hello, good people! This is Wade Kelly. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Guess what, readers? If you haven't started this serial because you don't like cliffhanger endings and hate waiting for your next fix, the final episode in the Wake Up Married series is on its way soon. And, since it's titled Will and Patrick's Happy Ending, I'm just going to throw this out there: now's as... Continue Reading →
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: CoolDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 181 Pages At a Glance: Despite the rushed ending, The Art of Hero Worship is a well crafted novel that explores relationships without labeling them. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Trembling on the floor, pressed beneath a row of seats in a... Continue Reading →
Title: File Gumbo (Roughstock: Book Three) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 225 Pages At a Glance: What can I say?! Beau and Sam are just sweet, loving and very caring. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Beau is riding like the two-time champ that he is, but nothing is assured in the world of... Continue Reading →
Writing the Untrue Truth Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a story realistic. I don’t get upset if a reader tells me that they found something I’ve written to be inaccurate to the human experience. Not even if what I’ve written is something that happened directly to me. When an editor tells... Continue Reading →
Title: Patchwork Paradise Author: Indra Vaughn Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 262 Pages At a Glance: Another great story from Indra Vaugh. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Oliver and Samuel’s relationship is fairy-tale perfect. They share a gorgeous house in Antwerp, go out with their friends every weekend, and count down the days to their dream... Continue Reading →
Letting Everyone Have Their Say I know a lot of writers do the entire story from one POV, but I like to let both halves of a pair tell the tale. I like to get into both their heads and find out how they’re feeling, what they’re thinking. Or in the case of The Perfect... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Skylar M. Cates today, on the tour for her new novel, Close to You. Enjoy Skylar's guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-book from her backlist. Good luck! Friends to Lovers: A Timeless Trope Quick:... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author RJ Scott back to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for the newest installment in the Montana series, The Rancher’s Son. Thanks for joining us, RJ! Let’s get right into the thick of things. Why Montana? What made you decide to set this series in Big Sky... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome the Wayward Ink Publishing Mix 'n Match blog tour today, with our special guest Eddy LeFay. Enjoy the excerpt from Through the Front Door, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget for the chance to win a $10 Wayward Ink Gift Card. Good luck! About the Book... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Heat & Native Tongue Author: Lucy Felthouse Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: This is a sweet love story, to be enjoyed in one evening, that boasts two very likeable characters who bring out the best in each other. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Their love is forbidden by rules, religion... Continue Reading →
Title: Star Power (Infamous) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: OnmiLit/ARe, LLC Pages/Word Count: 76 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Knight did a wonderful job of establishing characters, a setting, and a conflict which had me wanting to read on to find out how these hotties would find their happily ever after. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: They... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Annabelle Jacobs to The Novel Approach today, with an exclusive excerpt from her new romantic suspense novel, Chasing Shadows. Enjoy the teaser, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-book from her backlist (excl. Chasing Shadows). Good... Continue Reading →
Title: One Marine, Hero Author: EM Lynley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 254 Pages At a Glance: A good blend of a roller coaster romance and intriguing mystery that kept me guessing until the end. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: He’s a hero to everyone but himself. Marine helicopter pilot Captain Jake Woodley struggles after receiving... Continue Reading →
Title: Chasing Shadows Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: Chasing Shadows adds another tick to this author’s “Win” column. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Jamie Matthews goes to Cornwall to find his missing brother. The police are convinced Michael drowned, but Jamie knows better. No way would Michael swim to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Danger in Bohemia Author: H.E. Kollef Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: Very well written, with a good pace, some surprises, and is a definite page turner. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Will Mracek is forced to flee to Prague when he witnesses his boyfriend, powerful security magnate Jean Claude... Continue Reading →
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