Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to a look at what we having coming up for you in the week ahead here at The Novel Approach! I’m on my way to Seattle on Wednesday to attend GRNW 2016, so if you’re there, chat me up. We can have coffee and talk books and fangirl together. :) But... Continue Reading →
Title: Tied Up in Knots (Marshals: Book Three) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Mary Calmes is absolutely smashing it with this series, and she has hit another home run with Tied Up in Knots. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Miro Jones is living the life: he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Commitment Ranch (Leaning N: Book One) Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 250 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I usually really enjoy BA Tortuga’s books, but Commitment Ranch got me a little frustrated. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: A fist fight, a snowstorm, a stolen kiss in the barn... and a second... Continue Reading →
Title: Accidental Fall Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 57 Pages Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: If you are looking for a sweet and quick story with little angst, this book may do nicely. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: When it comes to relationships, college roommates Greg and Keith are polar opposites. A... Continue Reading →
We're so please to kick off our day with author Brynn Stein on the tour for her latest release, Waiting for Patrick. Enjoy Brynn's guest post, and be sure to check out the details for the giveaway. Welcome, Brynn! Welcome to my blog tour for Waiting for Patrick. I’m offering giveaways of one signed copy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Truth (Moments in Time: Book Two) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, New Adult At a Glance: Robert Neiman’s voice is well suited to this book. He plays the characters well and gives the listener well defined characters who each... Continue Reading →
Title: A Lethal Mistake (Bissonet & Cruz Investigations: Book Three) Author: Scotty Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 214 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I love Scotty Cade’s stories, especially the books in the Bissonet & Cruz Investigations series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Beau Bissonet and Tollison Cruz are back, along with Bruce, Auggie, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Like Heaven on Earth (Dance, Love, Live: Book Three) Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Like Heaven on Earth is the best novel by far in this series. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Cobalt Winslow lost two loves when his ex-boyfriend, Calvin Denvers, infected him with HIV,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Jon Keys to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for his latest novel from Dreamspinner Press, Obsidian Moons. Welcome, Jon! Thanks so much for having me visit on the release of my newest novel, Obsidian Moons. This is book number two of the Obsidian series. It's a unique... Continue Reading →
I hope you'll join us in giving a warm welcome to author Mary Calmes today—yes, a day earlier than expected, but hey, we'll roll with it—on the tour for Tied Up in Knots, book three in the Marshals series. And, she's offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book... Continue Reading →
Title: Sylvan Author: Jan Irving Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 256 Pages Category: Contemporary, Western At a Glance: Reading the Sylvan collection was like visiting with old friends. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Return to small-town Sylvan in Jan Irving’s bestselling series—reimagined and re-edited with an all-new bonus novella. The small Western town of Sylvan is a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Avon Gale and the Empty Net blog tour! We're so glad to share this exclusive excerpt from the book with you, and when you're done reading that, be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway too. Enjoy! About the Book Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Series: Scoring Chances Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary Purchase... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Snow (Carlisle Cops: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 37 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This narration really gives depth to the characters and to the story. It keeps you involved and never flags from top quality. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Robert Nieman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 18 hours and 55 minutes Category: Mystery/Suspense, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I am still enthralled with this worthwhile series, and thankfully, a skilled narrator was able to hold my interest through a VERY long book.... Continue Reading →
Title: Tart and Sweet Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Would I recommend Tart and Sweet? P.F.M. Read it and then when the audio version comes out, buy it too. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: A Candy Man Book In the Army, Robbie Chambers turned on his lover... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Seating Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had a really hard time with this book, but I made myself finish it—and I do mean made. And, I was left with the feeling that it was ok. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Seth Wilder lost... Continue Reading →
Title: Never Lose Your Flames Author: Francis Gideon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 310 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: From beginning to end, I was engrossed in this action packed paranormal adventure. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Cop-turned-bounty-hunter Gabe Dominguez is hired to capture firestarter Nat Wyatt. For a dragon-shifter like Gabe, apprehending Nat... Continue Reading →
Title: Empty Net (Scoring Chances: Book Four) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These guys are just so, so great. I have no doubt this book will become the fave so far of many readers. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Spartanburg Spitfires’ goalie and captain Isaac Drake ended... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author TA Moore to The Novel Approach, on the tour for her newest novel, Dog Days. Enjoy the teaser ficlet she's brought along to share with you, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win a $20... Continue Reading →
Today I received an email from a reader that touched my heart so much. The subject line was simply “Your Impact” and I had no idea what that could mean. She talked about how reading one of my stories, at a time of tragedy had inspired her to look outward and do something, even a... Continue Reading →
Title: Override (The Underground Club: Book One) Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Unfortunately, for me, Override didn’t quite live up to the expectations I had after reading the blurb. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Don’t judge a book by its cover…. At over six feet, with... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord of a Thousand Steps Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Another wonderful story from this author that had me rooting for Ian and Braden from their first flirtation. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: To architecture student Ian Carney, family means everything. Taken in by his brother,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Fallen Heart (Zero Hour: Book Two) Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A Fallen Heart is a tense drama and solid mystery filled with high emotions. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: After his last disastrous relationship, Joseph Ford has absolutely no interest in getting attached again.... Continue Reading →
Title: Don’t Twunk with My Heart (Loving You: Book Two) Author: Renae Kaye Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: So what makes this story a must buy? Humor! Kink! A great HEA! Some drama! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Kee Smith isn’t sure who he is anymore. He knows who he... Continue Reading →
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