Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts Author: Charlie Cochet Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: Michael Stellman did a great job of bringing Quinn and Spencer’s story to life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Julian "Quinn" Quintero, a gruff, tough Miami SWAT officer, has been... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost Along the Way (Tales of a Curious Cookbook) Author: Marie Sexton Narrator: Jeff Gelder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 41 minutes At a Glance: Marie Sexton is an absolute master of the short story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Three months after losing his parents in a car crash, Denver... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to have author Maggie Kavanagh joining us to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Blind Spot, book three in the Stonebridge Mystery series. Enjoy this deleted scene, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of one... Continue Reading →
Title: Boundaries (Imago: Book One) Author: Anna Hedley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: A well-written, if at times frustrating, BDSM novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ben Dean is afraid and ashamed of his tendencies. But after the end of a disastrous relationship, he decides to explore his outer limits, the part of... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
Title: One True Thing (One Thing: Book Two) Authors: Piper Vaughn & M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Run Time: 8 hours and 56 minutes At a Glance: Rusty Topsfield is great—worth the price and the time. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Dustin Davis spent years wishing for a prince, but kissing frog... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Shattered Door Author: Brandon Witt Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 11 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This was such a profound book for me, and I am honored to have reviewed it. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a tortured childhood and years of soul-searching, Brooke Morrison has... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellar Hand (2nd Edition) Author: Serena Yates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 120 Pages At a Glance: The Cellar Hand is a nice little feel good mystery/romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Orson Digby is no stranger to loss. His family died in a house fire when he was fifteen, and he has never... Continue Reading →
Title: Lord Mouse Author: Mason Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Lord Mouse is non-stop action and suspense once things are set in motion. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Scoundrel by nature and master thief by trade, Mouse is the best there is. Sure, his methods may not make him many... Continue Reading →
Okay, guys, we have Prize Pack #4 up for grabs today, and this one has a little bit of something extra in it. Of course, we have the fabulous Charlie Cochet providing so much great THIRDS stuff, including two more adorable charm bracelets, but we've also got a couple of goodies from Rhys Ford's... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome authors Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade to TNA to offer you the chance to win an audiobook copy of their novel Prickly Business, narrated by the wonderful Iggy Toma. Good luck! Hey guys! Thanks for joining us, and thanks for Lisa and The Novel Approach for having us.... Continue Reading →
Title: Sleeping ‘til Sunrise (A Mangrove Story) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 79 Pages At a Glance: Mary Calmes is the queen of banter and this book is no exception, it just doesn’t get any better. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Everyone in Mangrove, Florida, knows Fire Chief Essien Dodd is a saint.... Continue Reading →
Title: No! Jocks Don’t Date Guys (The Jock Series: Book Two) Author: Wade Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 294 Pages At a Glance: I think this was a good follow up to the first book in the series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: What is a sexy soccer stud supposed to do when “following family... Continue Reading →
All right, everyone, it's time for Prize Pack Giveaway #3, courtesy of the lovely Charlie Cochet. This pack contains all the same items as the first two packs, but as you can see, the charm bracelets are different, and so adorbs! Here's a pic: To enter for the chance to win, just click on... Continue Reading →
Okie dokie, gang, we've got Prize Pack #2 up for grabs today. This pack includes a bookmark, character plate, trading cards, 2 charms (one with Charlie Cochet's signature teacup), and 2 THIRDS tote bags: To enter for the chance to win, just click on the Rafflecopter widget. Now, here are the rules: *Contest is... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author S.C. Wynne to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for Painful Lessons. Enjoy S.C.'s guest post, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card and an e-Copy of the book. Good luck! I... Continue Reading →
Title: Roped (Guards of Folsom: Book Four) Author: SJD Peterson Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours At a Glance: Great book and great narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Life has been known by a series of constants. Violence, anger, drugs, sex, death, heartbreak, pain, fear and the most common, hunger. Always... Continue Reading →
Title: My Hometown Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Just because My Hometown didn't hit the mark with me, doesn't mean other readers won't enjoy it. Give it a whirl. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Jimmy Brink and Eric Halter grew up together in a small country town. While... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome to the first of our Swag Pack Giveaways! Today's pack comes to you exclusively from Charlie Cochet and the THIRDS team. This pack includes trading cards, a bookmark, a character platelet, 2 charm bracelets, and 2 THIRDS tote bags: To enter for the chance to win, just click on the Rafflecopter... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Sarah Madison today on the tour for the re-release of the Historical Fantasy The Boys of Summer. Enjoy Sarah'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! I love banter, don’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 37 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely love Avon Gale's writing. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Andrew Starling thought when he sold his medical database software to a national corporation, it would finally give him and his wife the financial... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven Snow (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: I love how Tara Lain took this fairytale theme and turned the story into a wonderful M/M contemporary fantasy romance. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Young Snowden “Snow” Reynaldi is brilliant, beautiful, and alone. Though he’s shy,... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Miracles of a Recently Fallen Spruce (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: What a fantastically hilarious and fun read this was! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paxton Peterson’s favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He’s checked... Continue Reading →
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