Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Into the Arena (Lionhearts: Book Four) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 146 Pages At a Glance: The book starts off strong, but some parts were too much of a stretch. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: He will fight for the one he loves, no matter what it takes. Cesare Bianco is a shifter without... Continue Reading →
Title: Emily’s Magical Bejeweled Codpiece Author: B. Snow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 48 Pages At a Glance: I’m giving this short story a high recommendation for those who have a quirky sense of humor. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Tom, museum curator and expert in Renaissance jewelry, doesn’t think his boyfriend Peter is “The One.”... Continue Reading →
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of Genre Talk. Today DSP Publications author J Tullos Hennig—Historical Fantasy maven of the Books of the Wode series—has agreed to come and take the helm, and give us a historical perspective on Romance. (Romance. On Genre Talk! I know, right?!) So if any of you have... Continue Reading →
Title: Unbound, Unbroken (In His Arena: Book Two) Author: Nasia Maksima Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 309 Pages At a Glance: An excellent second installment in the In His Arena series. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When rising star gladiator Titian finds himself paired with the vainglorious champion Galadros, he finds himself in mortal danger. For a dark... Continue Reading →
Title: Myth Adventures (Mojo Mysteries: Book Three) Author: Ally Blue Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 192 Pages At a Glance: Ally Blue knows how to throw in just the right amount of spooky angst to keep me motivated to turn pages. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Something evil is going down in Atlanta... Adrian Broussard and... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Ingela Bohm to The Novel Approach on the tour for her new novel Last Communion. Enjoy Ingela's guest post, 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! Rhythm Is a Writer I tried... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome author Therese Woodson on the Betrothed: A Faery Tale blog tour. Enjoy the excerpt Therese has chosen to share, and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! Blurb: Faery royalty have always married for... Continue Reading →
Title: Terror of the Frozen North Author: Angelia Sparrow and Naomi Brooks Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: Check your reality at the door and immerse yourself in a really good book – this one! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: War is hell, but coming home is even harder. Edward Kilsby, Lord... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin’s Key III Author: N.R. Walker Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 193 Pages At a Glance: Another gripping and wild ride for Alec, Cronin and their friends that has them hopping around the globe to once again save the world from the creatures that go bump in the night. :) Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: History... Continue Reading →
Title: Stealing the Wind (Mermen of Ea Trilogy: Book One) Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 31 Minutes At a Glance: Shira Anthony has a way of making a world come alive, which made me feel like I was on the ship and under the sea with... Continue Reading →
Title: Base Instincts (A Demonica Story) Author: Larissa Ione Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 150 Pages At a Glance: Larissa Ione has once again turned our ideas of good and evil on an axis and challenged our thinking about what love means. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: As a Seminus demon, Raze’s life literally depends on... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Larissa Ione today, as she tours to promote the newest addition to her Demonica Series, Base Instincts. Enjoy Larissa's guest post, then be sure to leave a comment to enter in a drawing for a tote bag with swag and signed copies of Pleasure Unbound and Desire Unchained, the first... Continue Reading →
Title: 1KRV5 Author: S. Zanne Publisher: Inkstained Succubus Press Pages/Word Count: 67 Pages At a Glance: The next time you’re in the mood for a short story that offers a little something outside the norm, something a bit different, I’d recommend giving this one a go. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The world of genetic experimentation... Continue Reading →
Title: Bulls & Blood (Blood and Thorn Ranch: Book One) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 101 Pages At a Glance: I do think this particular story could have been a bit more polished, as you do have to read between the lines a bit, and, of course, not take it at all... Continue Reading →
Title: Tempestuous Tides (Mermen and Magic: Book Two) Author: L.M. Brown Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: An engaging sequel that furthers and enhances the amazing world L.M. Brown has created. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Bound by a curse, two mermen find the greatest love of their lives, but can they... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome Katey Hawthorne back to The Novel Approach to chat a bit about her new book Back to the Sky. Enjoy Katey's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win one of FIVE e-copies of the book. Good luck! Some Kind... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Tied (The Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Two) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Blood Tied is definitely not my normal type of book, but I loved it! Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Thad Blackmoor’s heart is as cold as his icy magical abilities. He considers... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming first time visitor Chris McHart to The Novel Approach. Will Parkinson put together a short Q&A with Chris, and just to keep things a little more interesting, Chris is also offering the chance for three lucky readers to win an e-copy of both books in the Unexpected series, Alex's Surprise... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome Rayna Vause to The Novel Approach to chat a bit about the world and characters she's created in her new novel Demon of Mine. Enjoy Rayna's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card. Good... Continue Reading →
Title: Rearranging Stars Author: Diane Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 117 Pages At a Glance: All in all, as a love story, Rearranging Stars scores high points. Blurb: The freedom to love comes with a cost. As a guardian angel, Drake’s destiny is written in the stars. Choice is not part of an angel’s... Continue Reading →
Hey, we’re back, and this time we’ve got DSP Publications author Luchia Dertien here to tell us all about her new Mystery-Suspense novel Gnomon, hot off the presses and available right now. She’s brought us an excerpt for a little later, but right now, let’s have a look at what Gnomon is all about: Emile... Continue Reading →
Title: Return (Davlova: Book Two) Author: A.M. Sexton Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 324 Pages At a Glance: Every bit the exciting conclusion that the blurb promises. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: The exciting conclusion to Release Fire rages through Davlova in the wake of a bloody revolution. The tyrannical upper class has been overthrown. In the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Hayden Thorne back today with an excerpt and giveaway of her Young Adult Historical Fantasy Desmond and Garrick (Books One and Two). To enter for the chance to win an e-copy of BOTH books, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below after reading this little teaser. Good luck! from... Continue Reading →
Title: Phoenix Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: A poignant and ultimately uplifting story of second chances and renewed courage to experience love. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: First a soldier and then a diplomat, Juberi now spends his solitary days on a single ambition: trying to resurrect the... Continue Reading →
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