Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Whiskey Business (States of Love) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 104 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I hope we see much more of this town and this couple—it would really be a treat! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Ryder Waites will do anything to keep the tiny town of Gallows Grove, Kentucky,... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, and welcome to Dreamspinner Press's Grand Prize Giveaway to help us celebrate our 5th anniversary! When I came up with the notion to do this month long celebration, a.) I never in a million years imagined the response I'd get from all the authors we've hosted, but b.) I never in a million... Continue Reading →
It Is Hard Not to Kill You’d think it would be pretty easy but you know, murder is a tasty, tasty thing when writing. I like a dead body. Not going to lie. So when I was somewhat challenged to write a contemporary—mostly challenged to write one—my first thought was… well, fuck it… I need... Continue Reading →
Title: In Enemy Hands Author: M.A. Church Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: A fascinating new world from M.A. Church. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Two very different civilizations—one bathed in bright sunlight, and the other veiled in shadow. Bad decisions, declining resources, and a king on the brink of madness force Prince... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Bodyguard (Haven Investigations: Book Two) Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Lissa Kasey created more than a cliffhanger in Model Bodyguard. This book is gripping, action packed, and is a definite heartbreaker. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Things are going well for androgynous model Ollie Petroskovic,... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Julia Talbot today for our 5th Blogiversary Celebration. Julia's here to chat a bit about her newest release, Jackass Flats, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Julia! What is... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Jeff Adams to TNA today, on the tour for his newest Dreamspinner publication, Love's Opening Night. We have a character interview to share with you this morning, as well as a chance to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: His Needs Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 113 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: A short, sweet, and sexy romantic holiday hurt/comfort read. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When State Trooper Travis Kinslow is injured right before Thanksgiving, the only positive is that for once he won’t be working during... Continue Reading →
Title: The Christmas Wager Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 149 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Historical At a Glance: All in all, The Christmas Wager is a sweet Christmas tale that many will enjoy year after year—worthy of a reread despite a few fantastical moments. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: To discharge a debt to... Continue Reading →
About the Book Ryder Waites will do anything to keep the tiny town of Gallows Grove, Kentucky, from vanishing off the map—even sell his family’s whiskey recipe to Bluegrass Bourbon in Lexington. Hopeful that the larger company can provide necessary improvements to the distillery, Ryder aims ultimately to get Gallows Grove on the Bourbon Trail…... Continue Reading →
Title: Chose Pride (L’Ange: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 240 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Fans of this unique take on shifters will undoubtedly enjoy this story as much as I did. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest... Continue Reading →
Title: Acting Up Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Although not my favorite by this author, I did enjoy this lighthearted comical romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: It’s not easy breaking into show biz. Especially when you aren’t exactly loaded with talent. But Malcolm Fox won’t let... Continue Reading →
Title: Family Obligations Authors: Vivien Dean and Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 43 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I absolutely loved this book. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Tate D’Angelo always thought he knew who his father was: beloved doctor, devoted husband and father…. Everyone at the funeral shared the same glowing stories... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to an early sneak peek at what we have coming up for you next week. With Sunday being a busy day for many of us, I thought I’d go right ahead and give you an advanced advance look at some of the great stuff that’ll be happening in the week leading... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 219 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I really enjoyed reading this new sci-fi/paranormal story, and hope it is the start of a new series because I came to adore a lot of the secondary characters and have soooooo many questions! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Disarming Donner (North Pole City Tales: Book Five Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 68 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Fantasy At a Glance: Disarming Donner is heavy on charm and light on drama, which is exactly what I look for in a book from this delightful series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: As a... Continue Reading →
Title: Cursed Miracles (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Meg Harding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 48 Pages Category: Holiday, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I totally enjoyed this story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Two hundred years ago on Christmas Eve, William Mashinter was frozen in time, cursed by his wife to roam the world on... Continue Reading →
Title: Simple After All (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Yolande Kleinn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 49 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: Another winner from the Dreamspinner Advent. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Noah Fiore, contracts attorney and dedicated curmudgeon, spends every Christmas with his family on the shore of Lake Superior. It’s practically... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author M.A. Church today, who's dropped by to join in our 5th Blogiversary Celebration. She's also offering one lucky reader to win an e-book from her backlist, so be sure to check out the entry details below. Welcome, M.A.! Whoot! Happy 5th Blogiversary to The Novel Approach! I’m thrilled to help... Continue Reading →
Title: Catch and Release (The Release Series: Book Three Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I’ve read many books by BA Tortuga, and I have to say that Catch and Release is different in a good way. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Dakota Landry just got out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Striking Sparks Author: Ari McKay Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 214 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Striking Sparks is a well executed enemies-to-lovers tale. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: The stakes are high and the heat is on. Beau Walker, owner of the Barbecue Shack, needs the help of Jake Parnell, his one-time rival... Continue Reading →
Meet Dakota Hey y’all! I’m BA Tortuga, resident redneck and a sucker for a hard-case. I fell in love with Dakota the second I met him. It’s always weird when I have to introduce new characters to the world because you have to straddle that fine line between spoiling and letting you understand how much... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Charley Descoteaux today, on the tour for her new romance, Holiday Weekend, book five in the Buchanan House series. Charley's sharing some insider info about the book, as well as an excerpt and giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter below for details. Welcome, Charley! Five things... Continue Reading →
Thank you so much for stopping by The Novel Approach for the cover reveal of Nachos & Hash, novella one. There are many reasons I’m excited about the launch of this new series. One of them is the reason for the entire series…Hamburger Mary’s. Yes! The restaurant. The four Mary’s Boys novellas each take place... Continue Reading →
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