Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Marking Kane (Werewolves of Manhattan: Book Four) Author: A.C. Katt Publisher: MLR Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: To write an erotic romance with one of the main characters having been raped at the onset of the story can go either way in terms of reader reaction. I believe Ms.... Continue Reading →
Title: Boy Midflight (2nd Edition) Author: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, Charlie David’s storytelling is wholly engaging, his prose flows along effortlessly, and his characters have their own unique way of endearing themselves to readers. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: At eighteen, Ashley seems... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Charlie David to The Novel Approach to chat about the re-release of his New Adult novel, Boy Midflight. Enjoy! Hi all! I’m Charlie David and I’m happy to stop by here at The Novel Approach. It’s been such an exciting Spring for me as I’ve had my books republished... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author K.E. Belledonne today, on the tour for her latest novel, Daniel & Erik’s Super Fab Ultimate Wedding Check List. Thanks for stopping by, K.E. Why don’t we start with a question that’s sort of loaded, coming from a review site. Do you pay attention to literary criticism? If... Continue Reading →
Title: Butterball (Portland’s Men: Book One) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Length: 37k Words Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: I really wanted to like this book, but sadly it’s a miss for me that I can’t recommend. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: For Travis, it was business as usual at the office of... Continue Reading →
Title: Brandywine Investigations: Open for Business Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Length: 376 Pages Category: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy, Mythology At a Glance: A unique take on gods and goddesses, this series updates Hades and other members of his family. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When humans forsake the temples, the gods need to find other employment.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Second Harvest (Men of Lancaster County: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I really did love the feeling and flow of this one, and absolutely recommend it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: David Fisher has lived by the rules all his life. Born... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Eli Easton today, on the tour for her newest novel, A Second Harvest. Enjoy Eli's guest post and then be sure to check out the giveaway below for the chance to win some great prizes. And now, here's Eli! The Birth of a Calf By Eli Easton I’m here... Continue Reading →
Title: Awakening the Alpha Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: Loose Id Length: 110 Pages Category: Multicultural, Fantasy/Paranormal, Shapeshifters At a Glance: Supernatural books are usually at the top of my favorites list, but this one just didn't click for me. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Two very sexy men meet, feel a strange, mystical connection, and come... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Marriage and a Baby Carriage (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: C.S. Poe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 32 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Short Story At a Glance: This was so cute and the characters so charming that I was racing through it to see what would happen next. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Bullheaded Author: Catt Ford Narrator: Derrick McClain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 12 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: The audio for this book is amazing. Buy it—you won’t be disappointed. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Aging bull rider Cody Grainger needs bullfighter Johnny Arrow for more than just protection in... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome back author Christine d'Abo, on the tour for her latest release, No Master, book three in the Bounty series. Enjoy Christine's guest post and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Good luck! Hello and thank you for having me here today. I’ve been asked a few... Continue Reading →
Until we meet again on the other side of the rainbow. We all woke up to the terrible news on Sunday 12th June, 2016, of the horrific attack in Orlando, and not only did it affect the LGBT community, it also outraged the world. So many of us felt powerless as we watched the horror... Continue Reading →
Title: A King and a Pawn (Leader Murders: Book Three) Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 234 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Liv Olteano has given readers a complex and diverse paranormal shifter world. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Bert Cooper’s life used to be great, until his sister turned out to... Continue Reading →
In the world of Being(s) in Love, magical creatures like fairies and werewolves live alongside humans—although like many other groups, they have mostly been scorned by mainstream society. Magical creatures don’t abide by human rules. They love who they love, and they don’t understand why humans would deny things that feel right. Fairies in particular... Continue Reading →
“Oh yeah, I bought Aaron, it’s on my Kindle! But, uhm… I’m afraid to read it.” I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard that sentiment. People afraid to read Aaron because of his pain. They fear his trauma and his darkness. They want to read it, to witness his recovery—to watch him fall... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwing Stones Author: Robin Reardon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 406 Pages Category: New Adult, Contemporary, Paranormal At a Glance: This is a good book. A great book. One that had me crying for practically the whole last quarter of it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: In this paranormal romance, something is drawing seventeen-year-old Jesse Bryce toward... Continue Reading →
Hey y’all. I’m BA Tortuga – writer of rednecks and cowboys and the occasional movie star. This is an excerpt from my new four-story anthology, Mud, Movies, Bullets and Bulls. This exclusive bit is from Just Like In the Movies, a story about an action adventure hero and the horse wrangler that loves him. I... Continue Reading →
Today we're so pleased to welcome the authors from the new Dreamspinner Press anthology, A More Perfect Union, a new collection of stories about same sex marriage and marriage equality by four gay, married men. Together, they have a combined 21 years of marriage, and 88 years together as couples. The four of them answered the... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and many thanks for dropping in for a look at what we have coming up for you all in the week ahead. We're looking forward to a busy week and a great guest lineup--we'll have giveaways and a whole slew of reviews too. Here's what to expect! Monday – We’re kicking off this... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run: Book Nine) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 44 minutes At a Glance: J.F. Harding did a great job narrating—it’s not his fault I didn’t like how this series ended. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It’s been five years since Special... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dandelion for Tulip (Beings in Love: Book Six) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Fairy Tale At a Glance: Highly recommended for fans of a slow building story between two damaged guys who are both afraid that they can’t really have what they want. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Rules (Boundaries: Book Two) Author: A.R. Barley Publisher: Carina Press Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: While this book might work on every level for some readers, it failed to deliver for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Kelly O'Connor's out of control. An RA at Halton University, he... Continue Reading →
Hello! I'm R.D. Hero, the author of Wet Heat, a book about werewolf menopause, nefarious alphas, and party-boy omegas. I'd like to thank the blogs hosting this tour. Follow along to read more about the world and characters of Wet Heat! Name the Five Biggest Distractions From Your Writing Life: Yanno, bills. Doctor's appointments.... Continue Reading →
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