Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Thank you for allowing me to do a cover reveal of Lock and Key. Most of you don’t know this but I have a weird superstition involving the Goddess of The Novel Approach… (even if Amazon thwarts my attempt at a formal reveal which happened with Zombies Suck) I need to do a “reveal” with... Continue Reading →
Title: A Kind of Romance (A Kind of Story: Book Two) Author: Lane Hayes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A charming story of two completely different men, who are nothing alike but just may be exactly what the other needs. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Zeke Gulden is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Ruby Red Booty Shorts and a Louisville Slugger Author: Lexi Ander Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Anyone who likes a fast-paced story of suspense and mystery, as well as some extended sexual tension, will find this a very worthwhile read. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Trial by Fire Author: BA Tortuga Narrator: Rusty Topsfield Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 36 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I actually listened to this book twice to make sure I was not missing some important bit of information that would explain this narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb:... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Mickie B. Ashling back to TNA today, on the tour for her latest novel, Open Seating. Enjoy this little tease from the book, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below where you can enter for the chance to win a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift certificate,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Harder He Falls (Kick: Book One) Author: Lynda Aicher Publisher: Loveswept (Random House) Length: 233 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Minor complaints aside, the story kept me engaged the entire time, and I was completely invested in these guys and their journey. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Expert whitewater-rafting guide Grady Kelley... Continue Reading →
Title: THIRDS Beyond the Books (Vol. One) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 146 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Shifters At a Glance: A wonderful gift to the fans of Charlie Cochet's THIRDS series. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Join us as we celebrate the THIRDS universe with this collection of flash fiction stories written... Continue Reading →
Title: Beauty, Inc. (Pennymaker Tales: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 121 Pages Category: Fairy Tale Romance At a Glance: A lovely modern take on one of my favorite fairytales. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Is beauty only skin deep? Chemist Dr. Robert “Belle” Belleterre loves flowers, green trees, his best friend Judy,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author JA Rock today, on the tour for her latest novel, 24/7, book four in The Subs Club series. Enjoy JA's guest post and then be sure to check out the giveaway details too. And now, here's JA! Hi! I’m J.A. Rock, and right now I’m touring the internet talking... Continue Reading →
Hello all! Thank you for joining me on the next stop of the THIRDS Beyond the Books: Volume 1 blog tour. Today is release day and I’m super excited to be sharing with you this volume of flash fiction stories from the THIRDS world written o prompts submitted by readers! Speaking of readers, for today’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Change of Address Author: Jordan S. Brock Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 309 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, Drama Cover Art: L.C. Chase Release Date: 24 October 2016 Pre-Order Link: Riptide Publishing Blurb: Air Force sergeant Michael Baldwin wanted nothing more than to escape his family’s political ambitions, but his dream of freedom was shattered by... Continue Reading →
Title: Reaping Fate (Reaping Havoc: Book Two) Author: AJ Rose Publisher: Self-Published Length: 270 Pages (Kindle) Category: Paranormal, Horror, Humor At a Glance: All in all, I'm in love with this series. It's so much fun to read. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: For Nate Koehn, the worst part of being a reaper is maintaining his... Continue Reading →
Title: Tumbled (Olympic Passions: Book Two) Author: E.E. Grey Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Category: Contemporary Romance Pages/Word Count: 166 Pages At a Glance: Tumbled kept me turning the pages to see how it would end, but I was let down by everyone except for the main character. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A chance at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Loaded for Bear (Shifter Hardball: Book Two) Author: Cheyenne Meadows Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 192 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The sexy times are hot, the men are macho with a soft, gooey inside, and the story entertaining—not a bad combination. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Polar bear shifter Graham Tundra can’t... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcome authors Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham to TNA today, on the tour for their new collaboration, Breathing Betrayal. Enjoy their guest post and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter giveaway below, where you can enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck!... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Laura Baumbach with us today to kick off the GayRomLit 2016 Celebration Countdown. Welcome, Laura! Hi, everyone! I'd like to thank everyone here at The Novel Approach for allowing me to be here today. My name is Laura Baumbach. I write m/m erotic romance. I've been writing for fifteen years... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild and Precious Author: CJane Elliott Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 2 hours and 34 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: An enjoyable, low-angst story of young people growing up and discovering who they are and what they want in life. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Aspiring writer Brent Granger has... Continue Reading →
Title: Taylor Maid Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Run Time: 5 hours and 18 minutes Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: I was emotionally invested in this story from point one. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: He'll marry the maid to get $50 million but a secret could queer the deal.... Continue Reading →
Title: A Year Less Three Days Authors: Mychael Black and Alyx J. Shaw Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 133 Pages (Kindle) Category: Alt U/Fantasy At a Glance: A Year Less Three Days is a rare Samhain miss. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Only love will save them…if it can survive the pits of the damned. When Lias’s... Continue Reading →
Follow the Muse… Before I became an author I had a twenty year art career under my belt. I always loved experimenting with materials, and worked in theatre- designing and creating sets, props and costume, fine art- with painting, drawing, and photography; and sculpture. I could list accolades and exhibitions to prove my artistic credentials,... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome the NAUGHTY CUPID blog tour to TNA today. We have none other than Lio, the narrator of Deanna Wadsworth’s latest novel, here with us today. Hi, Lio, thanks for dropping by to visit with us. Let’s get right to the important stuff. What do you find attractive in a... Continue Reading →
Hi, everyone, welcome to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead! I'm excited that The Novel Approach is a part of the GayRomLit 2016 Featured Blogger Tour again this year. We'll kick things off later in the week, and will have nineteen more stops along the way in the months... Continue Reading →
Title: Reckless Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: BDSM, Contemporary At a Glance: The tangled web of “should I or shouldn’t I” that Caitlin Ricci weaves keeps this novel fresh and interesting. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When his best friend, Lee, offered him his sub as part of a bet, Colton... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Can’t Conquer Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 260 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Kim Fielding's writing is superb with this one. Fantastic! Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Bullied as a child in small-town Kansas, Jeremy Cox ultimately escaped to Portland, Oregon. Now in his forties, he’s an urban park ranger... Continue Reading →
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