Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Birthday Author: Meredith Russo Publisher: Flatiron Books/Macmillan Publishing Length: 275 Pages Category: Teen Fiction At a Glance: Author Meredith Russo has delivered another win with her sophomore release, a story of lifelong best friends, a coming-of-age story, a coming-to-terms story, and a story of the courage to face, and then live, one’s own truth... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have the Soulbound book tour stopping by today, the latest release from author Archer Kay Leah, and book four in the Republic series. We have a great guest post to share with you as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Archer! The Journey... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Zane Riley here with us today to celebrate the release of his new book from Interlude Press, When It's Time, with an exclusive teaser from the book, as well as the chance to win some great prizes. Welcome, Zane! About the Book Title: When It’s Time (Go Your Own... Continue Reading →
Cheers, friends, and welcome to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead. From cover reveals to interviews to giveaways to reviews, there’s a lot to look forward to, so here’s a wee taste of what’s to come. Monday – Kicking off the week, we’ve got an exclusive cover reveal for... Continue Reading →
Hi, friends! I'm a little bit late getting around to sharing this with all of you, but we've got another Dreamspinner Press monthly reader incentive giveaway to share! This time around, there's a $15 store credit up for grabs, so just follow the Rafflecopter instructions and enter for the chance to win. Good luck! a... Continue Reading →
About the Book The craving is an undeniable urge that drives K’Dane citizens to find their life mates—if only to sate their uncontrollable physical longings. Thrilled at being named a Chosen, Phoenix Dotir leaves K’Dane to become an artist-monk who will create dimensional art capable of changing worlds. Living by the monastery’s Principles of Purity... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author C.B. Lee today, on the tour for her new Young Adult Superhero Romance, Not Your Sidekick. Welcome, C.B., let’s start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself. CBL: Hello! I'm so excited to be here today. Thank you so much for having me on your... Continue Reading →
I went to bed on June 11, 2016, after spending a joy-filled and glorious day with friends and family at Indy Pride. On June 12, 2016, we woke up to the news that the US had once again broken a record: Deadliest mass shooting in United States history. It's not only a bar I'm sick... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, I hope you’ve all had an outstanding weekend! Before I get to the coming up portion of this week’s business, I want to take a minute to welcome, Cassie, the newest member of The Novel Approach’s review team. About Cassie: I’m a 30-something with way too many hobbies: knitting, acting, painting, singing, sort-of-sad... Continue Reading →
Title: Price of Freedom (Shadow Play: Book Two) Author: Helena Maeve Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: Helena Maeve takes us on another thrilling ride in the Shadow Play series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Some stories just aren’t meant to be told. From warzones to domestic scandals, Ulysses has built a... Continue Reading →
Cheers, fellow readers, and welcome to a look at what we have in store for you in the week ahead. But first, I want to announce a few winners of our Best of 2015 e-book giveaways. Congrats to: Ardent Ereader, Staci W., Jen, and Sula And now, here's what's on tap this week! Monday –... Continue Reading →
Title: A Touch Of Mistletoe Author: Anthology Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 182 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable mix of stories that had me visiting all ranges of the emotional spectrum. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Less Than Three Press presents a collection of stories about people brought together by the magic of... Continue Reading →
Title: A Touch Of Mistletoe Author: Anthology Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 182 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable mix of stories that had me visiting all ranges of the emotional spectrum. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Less Than Three Press presents a collection of stories about people brought together by the magic of... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach is please to welcome Kristi Boulware today to talk a bit about Torquere Press, where it's been and where it's going to meet your LGBT reading needs for the future. As a special thank you, Kristi is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win either an e-book of choice... Continue Reading →
Line? What Line? I Don’t See No Freakin’ Line First of all I want to thank the Novel Approach for having me here today. Yay!! I’m so excited to be on this site. Everything’s so shiny. –touches everything- -breaks a vase- I’m totally going to pay for that. Promise. Anyway. When I talked to Lisa... Continue Reading →
Title: Sweetwater Author: Lisa Henry Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Wyoming Territory, 1870. Elijah Carter is afflicted. Most of the townsfolk of South Pass City treat him as a simpleton because he’s deaf, but that’s not his only problem. Something in Elijah runs contrary to nature and to God.... Continue Reading →
Title: Encore (The Replacement Guitarist: Book Four) Author: Lori Toland Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 376 Pages Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Blaze Shinozuka is a bonafide rockstar with his band, Razor's Edge. After his romance with music manager Jason Stockton crashed and burned, Blaze is free to live and love. It's been a wild and heady... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Nya, thanks so much for being here with us today. Let's start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself. Nya: My main claim to infamy amounts to a case of possession—by two creatures who stole my heart: Little Miss Mayhem, a rescue kitty abandoned by the side of the road... Continue Reading →
Title: Mountains to Climb Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages Rating: 3 Stars Blurb: Sometimes the past can be the biggest mountain to climb. Toby Schwartzel has never forgot Jensen Brockhoff, the man he loved and the one who disappeared six years ago. He thinks he’s moved on, but when Jensen... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dating Game Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages Rating: 4.5 Stars Blurb: Five sex-free dates—how hard can it be? When they were at uni, Owen always had a bit of a crush on Nathan. But Nathan was apparently straight, and Owen was too busy with other guys to take his... Continue Reading →
Title: Love and Punishment Author: Susan Mac Nicol Publisher: Boroughs Publishing Group Genre: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller Length: 245 Pages Blurb: On the search for a serial killer, Detective Anthony Parglietto and Flynn Parker learn that every man must make a choice: to kill, to live, to love. FROM DARKNESS AND LIGHT Someone is leaving a trail of... Continue Reading →
Title: Redemption by Fire Author: Andrew Grey Narrator:: Peter B. Brooke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours, 29 Minutes Rating: 5 Stars Blurb: Dirk Krause is an asshole of the first degree. His life is a hell of his own making, and he makes everyone around him just as miserable. When he's injured on... Continue Reading →
Title: Summer Lover Author: B.G. Thomas Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages Rating: 4 Stars Blurb: Seasons of Love: Book Two Scott Aberdeen doesn’t believe in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or God. Or love—at least, he knows no one will ever love him. After all, he has carried a torch for his best... Continue Reading →
TNA: Hi, Margie, I’m so glad to have you here with us today. Let’s start by having you tell us a little bit about yourself. M.C.: Thanks for hosting me! It's always fun to be at a new place. About me? I promise not to answer the door wearing lingerie. It scares the visitors and... Continue Reading →
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