Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Result of a Straight Razor (The Mako Shark: Book Two) Author: Nicole Castle Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 168 Pages At a Glance: Three cheers for the morally complicated! Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Miko is in mourning. He is plotting. Miko is thinking about death and vengeance. About forgiveness. And love. Miko is getting... Continue Reading →
Titles: Enigma and Blood and Dirt Author: Lloyd A. Meeker Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 54 and 148 Pages At a Glance: I have definitely become a fan of Lloyd A. Meeker and the Russ Morgan Mystery series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurbs: Enigma: Who’s blackmailing the high-profile televangelist whose son was famously cured of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Demon Inside Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: An intense, macabre, edge-of-your-seat, don't-read-it-in-the-dark thrill ride. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hunter Beaumont doesn’t understand his grandmother’s deathbed wish: “Destroy Beaumont House.” He’s never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first... Continue Reading →
Happy Tuesday, everyone, and Happy Release Day to Rick R. Reed! Rick has graciously agreed to come tell Genre Talk all about his new Horror-Romance, A Demon Inside, which is available for purchase right now from DSP Publications. He’s also brought us an excerpt, but first, let’s have a look at what Rick’s newest is... Continue Reading →
Title: Daron’s Guitar Chronicles: Vol. Seven Author: Cecilia Tan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 421 Pages At a Glance: “Love is a friendship set to music.” – Unknown Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ziggy went to India. Daron traveled the world. Is the music business ready for what happens when they meet again? When last we saw... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Heaven and Hell Authors: Anthology Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 253 Pages At a Glance: An anthology that offers a delightful mix of good, evil, and everything in between. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Whether you like your angels and demons naughty or nice… Whether you like them angelic or demonic, we have... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood & Tears (Flesh: Book Three) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 244 Pages At a Glance: Ethan Stone gives us an in-depth and well deserved story about Gabriel Vargas and FBI Agent Andrew Bradley in Blood & Tears. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: The last thing Gabe Vargas wants to do after... Continue Reading →
Title: Flesh & Blood (Flesh: Book Two) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: I like the tone Ethan Stone in Flesh and Blood. It may have been a risk, but I think it turned out well. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Detective Cristian Flesh is about to find out... Continue Reading →
Title: Evolution Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: Evolution unlocks an exciting paranormal world where the focus is on the heart and soul of its characters rather than just their superhuman qualities. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Gene Sage has only ever wanted to sing, but his band, Evolution,... Continue Reading →
Title: Violated Author: Jamie Fessenden Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I had no idea how Mr. Fessenden would handle this sensitive topic, and was impressed by the testimony he portrays through this story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Derek Sawyer thinks he has it all—a high-salaried position, a boyfriend, a dog,... Continue Reading →
Title: What No One Else Can Hear Author: Brynn Stein Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Though there's no romantic plotline in this book, it is an excellent story and well worth your time to read. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Young Stevie Liston is diagnosed with autism, but is really an overwhelmed... Continue Reading →
Title: Dragon’s Bounty (Dracula’s Love: Book One) Author: S. Joy P. Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 299 Pages At a Glance: This author’s imagination and delivery of the unique and unexpected continues to impress. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the fifteenth century Wallachia, the self-serving boyars will do anything to advance their own positions while the... Continue Reading →
Title: Awakening: The Blood Rock Prophecy Author: Jason N. Smith Publisher: Mascot Books Pages/Word Count: 304 Pages At a Glance: Despite its fairly hefty problems, Awakening: The Blood Rock Prophecy is an interesting story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Addy and Ethan are the best of friends, who happen to be cousins, and who live in... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is pleased to bring you the final leg of Kismet's journey on Rhys Ford's Ink and Shadows blog tour. Sit back, relax, learn a little bit about Kisment, and be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win not only a Pestilence Pony BUT ALSO a $25... Continue Reading →
Title: The Boys on the Mountain Author: John Inman Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 330 Pages At a Glance: This is a very well written horror story by John Inman, and ranks right up there with Stephen King, in my opinion. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jim Brandon has a new house, and boy is it... Continue Reading →
Cheers, folks! Welcome back to a sneak peek at what we have coming up for you in the week ahead. I hope you'll drop back by to visit with all of our guests throughout the week, as well as check out some of the books we'll be featuring for review each day. Here's what's on... Continue Reading →
Title: Forbidden Monastery (Rage: Book One) Author: Sam C. Leonhard Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 310 Pages At a Glance: I was drawn to the darkness of this story, but was also delighted by the sweet humor. Reviewed By: Johanis Blurb: Rage is a seasoned assassin, and he lives by his own rules. One of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Tide of War Author: Lori A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 371 Pages At a Glance: The Tide of War is straight up sci-fi at its best. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Lieutenant Commander Kyle West is one of Earth Fleet’s greatest fighter pilots. Every day, he leads his squadron into battle over... Continue Reading →
Today, The Novel Approach welcomes author J.A. Rock as we continue the countdown to GRL 2015. Enjoy J.A.'s guest post, then be sure to check out the instructions on how you can enter to win one of J.A.'s backlist titles. Good luck! Celebrating Diversity at GRL Hi! I’m J.A. Rock, and I’m so happy to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Relics of Gods Author: Yeyu Length: 350 Pages Publisher: DSP Publications At a Glance: Overall, reading this book was a pleasant experience. Reviewed By: Johanis Blurb: What is worse: Being so broke you can barely afford food, getting hired for dangerous missions way out of your league, suffocating under mountains of unanswered questions—or wanting... Continue Reading →
Title: Sam Dorsey and His First Days in College (Turning 16: Book 3.1) Author: Perie Wolford Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 140 Pages At a Glance: Fun, funny, and melancholy—this series should be labeled Required Reading in its genre. Reviewed By: Tina Blurb: Part 1: THE FIRST DAYS IN COLLEGE Sam worked so hard to get... Continue Reading →
Title: When I Grow Up (Tales from Foster High: Book Eight) Author: John Goode Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 284 Pages At a Glance: John Goode makes it laughably easy to say, “I highly recommend this novel to you.” Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: After graduation, Kyle Stilleno and Brad Graymark move to California to pursue... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue on Black Author: Carole Cummings Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: Blue on Black is an alternate universe, twisted history, sci-fi/fantasy/steampunkish feast for the imagination and senses. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Kimolijah Adani—Class 2 gridTech, beloved brother, most promising student the Academy’s ever had the privilege of calling their... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes back author Devon McCormack on his "Forget Me Not" blog tour. I'm excited to share Devon's article with you because it's such a fun and unique post, and I'm also pleased to share his giveaway with you--a signed print copy of one of his books (reader's choice) to a US winner,... Continue Reading →
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