Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Charlie’s Hero (Heroes: Book One) Author: Nic Starr Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A stories that shows family isn’t always just blood but those you choose to have in your life. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Schoolteacher Charlie Matthews returns to his hometown, looking to regain a sense of community, reconnect... Continue Reading →
Title: We, King Henry VIII: Part One Author: S. Joy P. Publisher: Self-Published via Amazon Pages/Word Count: 188 Pages At a Glance: With a unique plot and lush prose, We, King Henry VIII takes readers on a supernatural trip to the 16th century. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Henry VIII of England seeks his way home... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Lane Hayes today, on The Right Time blog tour. Enjoy Lane's guest article and excerpt, then be sure to leave a comment below for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED Good luck! It’s fair to say most of us know at least one... Continue Reading →
Title: Prisoner of Silence Author: Derek Adams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 85 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Prisoner of Silence was an okay read for me. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: On a cold February evening, Robert Chambers gives a panhandler a significant amount of cash. That gift allows Matt Cosgrove to turn... Continue Reading →
Title: Little Wolf (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 380 Pages At a Glance: Expect to be wowed by this book, and expect to smile for weeks after reading it. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: On the run from his old-blood werewolf family, Tim Dirus finds himself in Wolf's... Continue Reading →
Title: Port in a Storm Author: Douglas Black Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 274 Pages At a Glance: Port in a Storm is a book I couldn’t put down. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Alex is stuck in a rut. He’s facing a big decision about his future, namely, what to do with it and so... Continue Reading →
Friday, June 26th, was a landmark day here in the US, a victory for what should simply be an inalienable human right rather than a legal judgment, the right to love and equality, but a victory nonetheless, and though I'm certain the opposition will still have plenty to bemoan and bewail about as we move... Continue Reading →
Title: Into the Light (Avery: Book Two) Author: Carter Quinn Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 166 Pages At a Glance: This was my first time reading a Carter Quinn novel, and both stories in this series are very good. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Avery spent years in the blackness, fighting memories of abuse and feelings of... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound to Fall Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: But Bound to Fall wasn’t the smooth glide that Jaime’s books typically are for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With so many fences between them and happily ever after, two men wonder if it’s worth opening the gate.... Continue Reading →
Title: Testing Lysander Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 191 Pages At a Glance: Testing Lysander is a solid adventure story that I enjoyed and recommend for a fun read at the pool. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Feel the fear and do it anyway. Extreme photographer Lysander Brock is accustomed to challenging places... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stonewall Inn: Settling Author: D.J. Manly Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 38000 Words At a Glance: There is fact and fiction melded together in this story, just a little touch of a mystery too, and it’s very well done! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sam owes his and his mothers’ jobs at the Stonewall... Continue Reading →
Title: Helping Hand Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 97 Pages At a Glance: Charming characters who earn our empathy in their struggle to understand the questions that arise between them, coupled with a plot that eases the reader along through hardship to happiness, makes Helping Hand a lovely way to spend a few... Continue Reading →
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 →
Title: No Boundaries (Phoenix Inc.: Book One) Author: SE Jakes Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 187 Pages At a Glance: Highly satisfying and definitely not the last book I’ll read by this talented author. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When your past closes in, running isn’t always an option… The jobs Marcus Lowry works for at... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Nic Starr today on the Charlie's Hero blog tour. Enjoy Nic's guest post, then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance at a $20 Amazon or ARe Gift Card. Good luck! Adding a Dash of Culture Often my characters are doing the things most of... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire Inside Author: Dawn Douglas Narrator:: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: Fire Inside is an emotionally charged novella. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: After ten years as an active duty Marine, Captain Eric Ramos is rejoining civilian life. His first job is chauffeuring, assisting, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Evac Author: Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Evac had such promise. However, a need to twist certain realities to produce a happy ever after really derailed this story from its initial trajectory. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: While on a mission in northern Afghanistan, Benji’s helicopter is shot... Continue Reading →
Title: Toy with Me (The Secrets Collection) Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Blanket Fort Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: Toy with Me earns a solid “A” in the short story telling department. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Aaron is hiding something in his drawers—but that’s not his only secret. When he moves in with... Continue Reading →
I'm so happy to be here kicking off the GRL Blog Tour with The Novel Approach! October is going to be here before we know it. Can't wait! Thanks to Lisa for having me on, and letting me talk about a topic near and dear to my heart. My Military Guys—When News Creates Inspiration One... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author Annabelle Jacobs today on the Toy With Me/Secrets Anthology blog tour. Enjoy the teaser and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below for the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Good luck! Toy with Me is a short story about college boys and sexual exploration.... Continue Reading →
Title: Prickly Business Series: Portland Pack Chronicles Authors: Piper Vaughn and Kenzie Cade Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Release Date: July 27, 2015 Cover Artist: Reese Dante Add Prickly Business to Goodreads: Blurb: Some people might call Avery Babineaux a prick. He’s a hedgehog shifter from an old-money Louisiana family with a penchant for expensive shoes and... Continue Reading →
Title: Written in the Stars Author: Alix Bekins Narrator: Peter B. Brooke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 12 Minutes At a Glance: Peter B. Brooke IS FREAKIN AMAZING Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Bailey McMillan’s life is a mess. The general public blames him for his former employer’s nuclear pollution, resulting in professional... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiding and Abetting (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Nora Roth Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 59 Pages At a Glance: A well written, exciting and tension filled mystery. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When cynical forty-three-year-old police officer Evan Andrews finds his home broken into, he quickly learns there's more to Beau Toliver than meets... Continue Reading →
Title: Model Citizen Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: Model Citizen did what the author intended, and has me on pins and needles to see what will happen next. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Oliver “Ollie” Petroskovic’s life as an international supermodel was heading in the right direction. He... Continue Reading →
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