Guest Post, Excerpt, and Giveaway: Hat Trick 3: Penalty Shot by Jeff Adams

Today we're so please to welcome author Jeff Adams back to The Novel Approach for a visit on his HT3: Penalty Shot Blog Tour. Enjoy Jeff's guest post, the excerpt he brought along to share with you, and then be sure to leave a comment right here for the chance to win an e-book in... Continue Reading →

Excerpt and Giveaway: Desmond and Garrick (Book Two) by Hayden Thorne

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 →

Review: Heat Wave: Tuscaloosa by Jeff Adams

Title: Heat Wave - Tuscaloosa Author: Jeff Adams Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count:  51 Pages At a Glance: As a heart-warming love story, Heat Wave: Tuscaloosa hits the spot. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Ethan is a grad student stuck in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the summer. Though he’s thrilled about his teaching assistant position at the... Continue Reading →

Review: Love Found on Lindisfarne by JL Merrow

Title: Love Found on Lindisfarne Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 35 Pages At a Glance: Who wouldn’t like a lovable dad, a precocious almost-teen, and a Viking? Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When single father Chris meets a Viking re-enactor on Lindisfarne, he thinks it’s the perfect recipe for a holiday fling --... Continue Reading →

Review: Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues by J.D. Walker

Title: Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 25 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely loved Heavy Metal Cowboy Blues! Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Lester “Les” McCoy is a retired cowboy who now lives in the city, working days at the Ranch and Feed. He loves his country music. Not... Continue Reading →

Review: What’s in Your Box by A.R. Moler

Title: What’s In Your Box? (Djinn: Book One) Author: A.R. Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 46 Pages At a Glance: Short story with a djinn, a vet with PTSD, and some cute moments. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Dale Edinger has just inherited a house from his aunt. It's a good thing too because traumatic shoulder damage... Continue Reading →

Excerpt and Giveaway: Desmond and Garrick by Hayden Thorne

We're so pleased to welcome author Hayden Thorne today, with an excerpt and giveaway of her latest re-release Desmond and Garrick: Book One, a young adult Regency vampire coming-of-age novel, infused with more than a little humor. Be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy... Continue Reading →

Review: An Island, Lost by Wayne Mansfield

Title: An Island, Lost Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: I feel this author tried to accomplish too much in the short amount of space he used for the story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Clint is travelling on a small Cessna Citation over the Pacific. When the plane... Continue Reading →

Review: Jack in the Green by JL Merrow

Title: Jack in the Green Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 24 Pages At a Glance: While slightly confusing at times, this is an interesting story with a couple of surprising twists. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: In 1920s England, class distinctions still hold sway, and the old pagan traditions are far from forgotten.... Continue Reading →

Review: The Courage to Heal by Hunter Frost

Title: The Courage to Heal Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Courage to Heal piqued my interest in the characters and the story, and kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Former U.S. Army Sergeant Wade Carter returned from Afghanistan a broken man. Permanently injured and weighed down with... Continue Reading →

Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Ansel of Pryor House by Hayden Thorne

The Novel Approach welcomes Hayden Thorne today with an excerpt from her new Young Adult novel Ansel of Pryor House. Hayden's also giving one reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book, so be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Good luck! Blurb: Fifteen-year-old Ansel Tunnicliffe has lived a... Continue Reading →

Review: The Recording Room by Iyana Jenna

Title: The Recording Room Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 61 Pages At a Glance: The Recording Room is a short story that had promise, but it needed cleaned up a bit. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Lucian Salvatore returns to Clover East after his grandmother calls him home to take care of the... Continue Reading →

Review: The Silk Dungeon by Feral Sephrian

Title: The Silk Dungeon Author: Feral Sephrian Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: Short story with fun characters, silly dialogue, and hot sex. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: With the exception of a few wild nights at the club, Nick Loredon’s life is nothing but one boring day after another. When his friends finally convince... Continue Reading →

Exclusive Excerpt and Giveaway: Sheridan Diggins and the Dead Horde by Hayden Thorne

The Novel Approach welcomes Hayden Thorne today with an exclusive excerpt and giveaway of her new novella Sheridan Diggins and the Dead Horde, book one in an Adult Sci-Fi Romance Series from JMS Books. THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED Blurb: Book 1 of the Cecilian Blue-Collar Chronicles The year is 8016, the planet, Cecilia, where questionable... Continue Reading →

Excerpt and Giveaway: The Twilight Gods by Hayden Thorne

The Twilight Gods is a retelling of the Native American folktale, “The Girl Who Married a Ghost.” Set in Victorian England, it’s an alternative perspective on a gay teen’s coming-out process, with Norris’ journey of self-discovery couched in magical and supernatural terms and imagery. BLURB: London during the Great Exhibition of 1851 is a new... Continue Reading →

Review: Trick or Treat by JL Merrow

Title: Trick or Treat Author: JL Merrow Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 22 Pages At a Glance: A good read if your into quickies (no pun intended) Blurb: The memory of this party could haunt him forever ... Dragged along to a haunted house by his mates, Sam’s at the Halloween party from hell --... Continue Reading →

Paul Alan Fahey Is Among The Living Today To Discuss “Too Long Among The Dead”, And There’s A Giveaway

Thank you, Lisa, for having me here today. Really do appreciate this opportunity to talk about my new release, Too Long Among the Dead, a gay, contemporary, paranormal romance. Too Long Among the Dead is a departure from my Lovers and Liars novella series. For one, it’s novel length by E-Age standards, and two, it... Continue Reading →

Paul Alan Fahey Is Among The Living Today To Discuss "Too Long Among The Dead", And There's A Giveaway

Thank you, Lisa, for having me here today. Really do appreciate this opportunity to talk about my new release, Too Long Among the Dead, a gay, contemporary, paranormal romance. Too Long Among the Dead is a departure from my Lovers and Liars novella series. For one, it’s novel length by E-Age standards, and two, it... Continue Reading →

Nico Jaye Offers Up A Little Taste Of “Sex and Candy”

“Nothing is ever as good or as bad as it appears to be.” ― Jeffrey Fry Title: Sex and Candy Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 19 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Lee may be in a relationship with Tony, but that little fact doesn't stop Lee when Tony agrees to allow... Continue Reading →

Nico Jaye Offers Up A Little Taste Of "Sex and Candy"

“Nothing is ever as good or as bad as it appears to be.” ― Jeffrey Fry Title: Sex and Candy Author: Nico Jaye Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 19 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Lee may be in a relationship with Tony, but that little fact doesn't stop Lee when Tony agrees to allow... Continue Reading →

Iyana Jenna’s “A Single Black Rose” Means Danger

“Lust is a dangerous thing. It can make you believe things that are not real. It can seduce your mind and lead it blindfolded to the cliff that will be its demise.” ― Alessandra Torre Title: A Single Black Rose Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 16,604 Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: When... Continue Reading →

Iyana Jenna's "A Single Black Rose" Means Danger

“Lust is a dangerous thing. It can make you believe things that are not real. It can seduce your mind and lead it blindfolded to the cliff that will be its demise.” ― Alessandra Torre Title: A Single Black Rose Author: Iyana Jenna Publisher: JMS Books LLC Pages/Word Count: 16,604 Rating: 3.5 Stars Blurb: When... Continue Reading →

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