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)…
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Giveaway: The Hourglass Throne by K.D. Edwards
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…
Simply the Best of 2021: My Fave Reads and a Giveaway
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…
End of Year Book Picks: The Best of 2020 Giveaway
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…
Simply the Best 2018: Lisa’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
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…
Simply the Best 2018: Sammy’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
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…
Simply the Best 2018: Jules’ Fave Books and a Giveaway
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…
Simply the Best 2018: Maryann’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
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….
Simply the Best 2018: Carrie’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
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,…
Simply the Best 2018: Lindsey’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
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…
Simply the Best 2018: Jovan’s Fave Books and a Giveaway
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…
Character Interview and Giveaway: From These Ashes by Davidson King
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…
Cover Reveal and Giveaway: All That Has Flown Beyond by Marina Vivancos
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…
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Prince of the Sea by Jon Michaelsen
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…
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Rabi and Matthew by L.A. Witt
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…
Exclusive Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Christmas Prince by RJ Scott
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…
Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Operation Makeover by DJ Jamison
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…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Building Forever by Kelly Jensen
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…
Cover Reveal and Giveaway: His Cursed Prince by Ryan Loveless
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:…
Guest Post, Excerpt, and Giveaway: The Complete Counting Series by Kelly Jensen
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…
