Title: Quarry (The Vampire Guard: Book Two) Author: Elizabeth Noble Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 190 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal At a Glance: Elizabeth Noble’s writing style is easy and natural, pleasant and not overdone. Humor and technical details also reveal that the author has a skillful way of breathing life into her characters, making them…
Tag: M/M Fiction
Review: Permanent Jet Lag by A.N. Casey
Title: Permanent Jet Lag Author: A.N. Casey Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 222 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one should definitely come with an Extreme Feels warning. But, don’t let that scare you off! Grab this one, guys. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nineteen-year-old Lucas Burke prefers being alone. He likes the silence, and he…
Review: Fragile Brilliance by Eliot Parker
Title: Fragile Brilliance Author: Eliot Parker Publisher: Roundfire Books Length: 304 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Fragile Brilliance is a first time read for me by Eliot Parker. I really liked this fast paced, action thriller, mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When off-duty Charleston police sergeant Ronan McCullough responds to the assault of a…
Review: The Sparky by Marek Moran
Title: The Sparky Author: Marek Moran Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: Although well-written, and I enjoyed Aaron quite a bit, the complicated relationship between the MCs left me at the point where I wouldn’t have minded at all if they hadn’t got their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:…
Review: Castor by Shaun Young
Title: Castor Author: Shaun Young Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 230 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Sci-Fi At a Glance: While the world-building was well done in this book, the story fell short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Sixteen-year-old James Fisher lives on the distant planet of Castor where he toils for the ruling classes…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Angels of Istanbul by Alex Beecroft
Please help us welcome author Alex Beecroft today on the tour for her newest release, Angels of Istanbul. She’s here to chat about the turn the series took as her research led her to some interesting historical bits, and she’s also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome,…
Interview and Giveaway: Ghosts and Ashes by F.T. Lukens
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author F.T. Lukens today on the tour for her latest release from Interlude Press, Ghosts & Ashes. Hi, F.T., thanks so much for being here with us today. Let’s start by having you tell us a little about the book. FT: Hi! Thanks for having me. Ghosts & Ashes,…
Review: Crime Wave by Adam Carpenter
Title: Crime Wave (The Jimmy McSwain Files: Book Two) Author: Adam Carpenter Publisher: MLR Press Length: 238 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Jimmy McSwain Files is a smartly written detective series; the plots are genius and get better with each new installment. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Jimmy McSwain returns to help his sister’s…
The Otto Digmore Difference: An Interview with Author Brent Hartinger
Lisa: I’m so pleased to welcome author Brent Hartinger to The Novel Approach today. Brent is the award-winning author of, among many other works, the Russel Middlebrook series, which includes Geography Club, the Young Adult novel that was adapted into both a film and a stage play. Welcome, Brent, why don’t we begin with Geography…
Review: A Careful Heart by Ralph Josiah Bardsley
Title: A Careful Heart Author: Ralph Josiah Bardsley Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 312 Pages Category: Literary Fiction At a Glance: From a quiet novel of self-discovery to a turbulent exploration of love and friendship, Ralph Josiah Bardsley delivers another beautiful novel exploring the human condition. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Travis Gaines and Stephen Davis…
The Mystery of the Curiosities Blog Tour and Giveaway: Short Story – Part One – by C.S. Poe
We’re so pleased to be kicking off author C.S. Poe’s The Mystery of the Curiosities blog tour today, the second book in the Snow & Winter series. This is a progressive tour, friends, so be sure to check out the participating blogs below, and enjoy! Welcome, C.S.! Hi, everyone! I’m C.S. Poe, and I’m very excited…
Guest Post: Making or Breaking Your Audiobook – Dos and Don’ts by Author Haley Walsh
We’re so pleased to welcome author Haley Walsh to TNA today to chat a bit about audiobooks and her latest audio release in the Skyler Foxe Mysteries series, Crazy Like a Foxe, available now at Audible.com. Welcome, Haley! We are in a new digital age for books. Print on demand makes print books more affordable…
Review: The Black Swan by Tinnean
Title: The Black Swan Author: Tinnean Publisher: JMS Books Length: 161 Pages Category: Historical, Paranormal At a Glance: This was an enjoyable read for me, and a very different view of the vampyre and their Black Swans. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre…
Guest Post: Skythane by J. Scott Coatsworth
We’re so pleased to welcome author J. Scott Coatsworth today to share how a lot of hard work and dedicated writing time in November has resulted in his first full length novel, Skythane. There’s also an excerpt for you to enjoy, so read on and welcome, Scott! Thirty Days of Writing This week, my first…
Review: Edge of Glory by John Goode
Title: Edge of Glory (Fadeaway: Book Two) Author: John Goode Publisher: Self-Published/Amazon KU Length: 309 Pages Category: Gay Fiction, New Adult At a Glance: Edge of Glory is not just a worthy sequel but is also an outstanding second chapter in a series that comes highly recommended to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Now in…
Review Tour and Giveaway: The Chains of Their Sins by Anna Butler
Title: The Chains of Their Sins (Taking Shield: Book Four) Author: Anna Butler Publisher: Glass Hat Press Length: 283 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I don’t think I’ve ever cried as often or as much while reading a book as I did with this one. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Shield Captain Bennet arrives on the Gyrfalcon…
Guest Post: Hacked Up by Ethan Stone
We’re so pleased to have author Ethan Stone joining us today to talk about murder and mystery and his newest release, Hacked Up. Welcome, Ethan! I’m fascinated with death and murder. Taken on its own that statement could be misconstrued. But I don’t think I’m alone in my fascination, at least I hope not. If…
Review: Wanted, A Gentleman by KJ Charles
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent…
Review: The Legacy of Hephaestus by Alex Morgan
Title: Legacy of Hephaestus (A Cory Shaw Mystery: Book Four) Author: Alex Morgan Publisher: Wilde City Press Length: 164 Pages Category: Action/Thriller At a Glance: Alex Morgan is a superb storyteller and writer. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Paranormal sleuth Corey Shaw is wrapping up what’s left of his European vacation by enjoying the beautiful men in…
Guest Post and Giveaway: Embers by Kate Sherwood
Please help us welcome author Kate Sherwood today, on the tour for her new novel, Embers. Enjoy Kate’s guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Kate! Family Ties I love the idea of “found families” versus birth families, and I explore it a lot in my books. The…
