Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Eleven years ago, on December 7, 2011, I claimed the domain The Novel Approach and posted my first review on the site for Hayden Thorne's evocative and gorgeous YA Fantasy Renfred's Masquerade. Though that wasn't the first review I'd ever written—I'd got my start a couple of years before that at two other (now long-gone)... Continue Reading →
Hi, fellow book addicts, how about a giveaway? It seems I was so ultra-excited about the release of K.D. Edwards' The Hourglass Throne that I somehow forgot I ordered the paperback and then ended up with two copies of it. Huh. Now, while there's always room on my shelves for more books (that's the lie... Continue Reading →
The Year In Reviews As we yet again prepare to put another year in the books—oof, bad puns—I can't help but feel a little extra grateful and sentimental as I pay tribute to the authors and their words this year. They have made the stress and isolation of these long and challenging months a bit... Continue Reading →
Dear readers, As 2020 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you all the best in 2021. If you’ve struggled this year in any way, I hope there has at least been a modicum of comfort found in the books you’ve chosen to escape into for a while, and that... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, Happy New Year and welcome to the final post of our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We've brought another year to a close, another Simply the Best countdown to an end, and it's been so much fun looking back at some of the outstanding books we've read and shared our reflections on in... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, Happy New Year's Eve and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Sammy's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! The Story of Us by Barbara Elsborg - I cannot begin to catalogue all the reasons this novel... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Jules' fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! 2018 was somewhat of a roller coaster for me personally, and that may have been partly why my year in books... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Maryann's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! One-Eyed Royals by Cordielia Kingsbridge - In Cash Plays I was disappointed in Dominic, but Levi takes disappointment to a whole different level here.... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Carrie's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! Charlie's Rainbow by Victoria Sue - Victoria Sue has done it again. I think this story is better than the first one,... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! And a Happy Christmas to those who are celebrating today. To those who are not, Happy Tuesday! We're continuing the countdown to the end of the year with Lindsey's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! A Springful of Winter... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to our Best of 2018 reviewer picks!!! We're beginning the countdown to the end of the year with Jovan's fave reads, so enjoy and be sure to enter the Giveaway! The Consumption of Magic by TJ Klune (narrated by Michael Lesley) - I rarely share M/M books with straight friends, but I... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Davidson King joining us today on the tour for her latest release, From These Ashes, book four in the Haven Hart series. We have a fun character interview to share with you today as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Marina Vivancos' All That Has Flown Beyond, book two in the author's Natural Magic series. And there's a giveaway too, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for all the details! About the Book Add to Goodreads Release Date: December 3, 2018 Cover Design: Natasha Snow Natural... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Jon Michaelsen joining us today to celebrate the re-release and new cover art for his mystery Prince of the Sea, also out in audiobook and narrated by Philip Church. Jon is sharing an excerpt from the book with us today, and he's also offering up the chance for three... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author L.A. Witt and the tour for her latest release, Rabi and Matthew, to TNA today. We've got an exclusive excerpt from the book to share with you as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out all those details below. Enjoy and Good Luck! About the Book... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of RJ Scott's holiday romance, Christmas Prince, a story in the Christmas Angel Series with fellow authors Eli Easton, Kim Fielding, Jordan L. Hawk, L.A. Witt, N.R. Walker, and Anyta Sunday. RJ is also offering one lucky reader the chance to win an eBook from her backlist, so be... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author DJ Jamison and the tour for her latest release, Operation Makeover! DJ's sharing an exclusive teaser from the book with us today as well as offering up a giveaway, so be sure to check out all those details below! About the Book Will a makeover bring his fantasy to life or lead... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kelly Jensen dropping in today on the tour for her brand new release Building Forever, book one in the Forever Time series. Kelly's sharing a peek behind the curtain and into the origin of the book with us, and there's a giveaway too, so be sure to check out... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Ryan Loveless's His Cursed Prince, coming December 28th from Dreamspinner Press! And, after you take a peek at the cover and blurb, don't forget to enter for the chance to win an eBook from Ryan's DSP backlist! About the Book Title: His Cursed Prince Author: Ryan Loveless Release Date:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kelly Jensen dropping in today to celebrate the release of The Complete Counting Series in paperback. Kelly's sharing an exclusive excerpt from a new novella she's written in the series, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details too. Welcome, Kelly! To celebrate the... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of author C.J. Baty's Starting Over, book one in the Knight's Club series. And don't forget to check out the giveaway details too. Enjoy! About the Book Pre-order Links: Amazon US | Amazon UK - OUT SEPTEMBER 18 Cover Design: Kelly Abell @ Select-O-Grafix Length: 25,000 words approx. Blurb: Xavier Knight was starting his life over.... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to have author Michele Notaro dropping in today on the tour for her new release, The Enchanter’s Flame. Welcome, Michele! Let’s start with a book related question today: if you could spend some real-life time with one of the characters in The Enchanter’s Flame, who would you choose and why? Michele:... Continue Reading →
Greetings to all you Awesome Readers out there, and thanks for joining us for the newest edition of Genre Talk here on The Novel Approach Reviews. Today we’ve got DSP Publications author Jayne Lockwood who’s come along to chat about her brand-new Science Fiction release Euphoria. And she’s brought a GIVEAWAY! So kick up your... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of John Inman's upcoming new release, Nightfall, from Dreamspinner Press. And be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter to win an eBook from John's Dreamspinner backlist! About the Book Title: Nightfall Author: John Inman Release Date: September 18, 2018 Category: Science Fiction Pages:... Continue Reading →
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