Where Fiction and Reality Meet
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: Reeling Through the Fall Author: Zarah Detand Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 115 Pages At a Glance: Reeling Through the Fall is a nice little tale to dig into when you’re looking for a bit of angst and a sweet resolution. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Three years. It's been three years since Sven made the... 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 →
Title: Something Like Thunder (Something Like Series: Book Six) Author: Jay Bell Narrator: Kevin R. Free Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 17 hours and 27 minutes At a Glance: An excellent writer and an excellent narrator=perfection! Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: This isn't a coming out story. Nor is it the tale of a lonely heart-seeking companionship.... Continue Reading →
Title: Scenes from Adelaide Road Author: Helena Stone Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 164 Pages At a Glance: Helena Stone excels at creating a voice for Lennart that keeps the reader fully invested in his life. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Can a young man find the courage he never knew he had when faced with losing everything... 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: Candy Canes & Coffee Beans Author: Saxon Hawke Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 65 Pages At a Glance: An absolutely adorable feel-good Christmas story that will leave a smile on your face. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Christmas' biggest fan get his own taste of holiday magic? Asher Rye lives for happiness - for... 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: The Sacrifice and Other Stories Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 416 Pages At a Glance: There is an enjoyable story for everyone in this eclectic mix of fantasy stories. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: A sickly man seeks recovery in a seaside cottage. A temple slave tends a man due to be sacrificed.... 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 →
Since this is the first Sneak Peek post of 2016, I'll do a little sneaking of my own and wish everyone a Happy New Year, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead. I'm still trying to work some bugs out of the new blog setup, which is... 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: War (The Four Horsemen: Book Two) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 172 Pages At a Glance: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in a romance novel? Yes, please! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Fighting the battle in his own heart, War must find peace before he can find love. War destroyed an entire... 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 →
Title: The Professor and the Smuggler Author: Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 222 Pages At a Glance: The Professor and the Smuggler is easily my favorite of this writing duos many books. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A grumpy smuggler meets a bumbling professor and treasure is found. An explorer at heart,... Continue Reading →
Title: Round and Round (Bronco’s Boys: Book Four) Author: Andrew Grey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Andrew Grey created a fitting end to this series with Kevin’s story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When it comes to love, Kevin Foster can’t seem to win. Some consider him a hero, but dousing... Continue Reading →
Title: The Millionaire Upstairs (Dreamspun Desires) Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: If you're in the mood for a fun, well-written, well-researched, office romance with just a bit of drama, I'm sure you'll enjoy The Millionaire Upstairs as much as I did! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He might... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Dianne Hartsock with us today to help us ring in the New Year! Enjoy Dianne's guest post and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Good luck! Thank you Novel Approach for having me as... Continue Reading →
Title: Demon of Mine Author: Rayna Vause Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: I couldn’t put the book down, wondering how the story would end. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Climbing the corporate ladder can be hell…. As a collections demon, Zavier grants his “clients” one wish in exchange for their souls.... Continue Reading →
Title: Dreaming of You Author: Ethan Day Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 143 Pages At a Glance: I did not find this reissue of the 2009 novel Dreaming Of You to be one of Mr. Day’s stronger works. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Restaurateur Aden Ingle has been in love with the perfect man since... Continue Reading →
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