Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: After School Activities Author: Dirk Hunter Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: A very entertaining read from a new author that covers a lot of different coming-of-age topics, with both humor and pathos. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Two guys insist on complicating Dylan O’Connor’s life: one, his bully, and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Winging It Author: Ashlyn Kane and Morgan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 300 Pages At a Glance: From the terrific world building, the endearing characters and the solid plot and timelines, this book was simply so much more than I could have hoped for. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Gabe Martin has a simple... Continue Reading →
Title: Love & Loyalty (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book Two) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator:: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours, 32 Minutes At a Glance: I can honestly say that the audio version of Love & Loyalty was a wonderful way to spend a pleasant few hours Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Detective... Continue Reading →
Title: Love & Loyalty (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book Two) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator:: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 Hours, 32 Minutes At a Glance: I can honestly say that the audio version of Love & Loyalty was a wonderful way to spend a pleasant few hours Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Detective... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Anne Tenino on the Wedding Favors (A Bluewater Bay Novel) blog tour. Anne's teasing us today with an exclusive excerpt from the book and on behalf of Riptide Publishing, is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to comment-to-win a $15 Riptide Gift Card! (Tour Wide) Entries close at midnight, Eastern time,... Continue Reading →
Title: Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey Author: Jackie Nacht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 59 Pages At a Glance: Sometimes, we need a short book, maybe for an afternoon at the beach or a bath with lots of bubble. Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey is a perfect fit. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Even this grumpy bear can't... Continue Reading →
Title: Faith & Fidelity (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book One) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator:: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours, 48 Minutes At a Glance: I think my biggest issue with the novel, overall, was that it dragged on in places. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: New York City Vice Detective Evan Cerelli... Continue Reading →
Title: Faith & Fidelity (Faith, Love & Devotion: Book One) Author: Tere Michaels Narrator:: JP Handler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 Hours, 48 Minutes At a Glance: I think my biggest issue with the novel, overall, was that it dragged on in places. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: New York City Vice Detective Evan Cerelli... Continue Reading →
Title: A Way Home (Gay Amish Romance: Book Three) Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: If you’ve been waiting for things to be wrapped up before starting the books, then it’s time to dive in!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Will returning to their Amish roots renew their faith in... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes Keira Andrews on the A Way Home blog tour. Keira shares some pics, telling us who she had in mind as character inspirations while writing the books, and she's also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of any book from her backlist, winner's choice! (**Excl. A... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome back for a look at what we’ve got coming up in the week ahead! We’ve got a busy one in store, as you’ll see, with plenty of guest authors and giveaways to go along with a week of reviews. Here’s a look at what to watch for! Monday – Keira Andrews... Continue Reading →
Cheers, everyone, and welcome back for a look at what we’ve got coming up in the week ahead! We’ve got a busy one in store, as you’ll see, with plenty of guest authors and giveaways to go along with a week of reviews. Here’s a look at what to watch for! Monday – Keira Andrews... Continue Reading →
Title: Artistic Endeavor Author: Whitley Gray Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 130 Pages At a Glance: This is a very satisfying short story with sweet characters who find more than they expected out of a casual situation. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: When friends ask one-night stand connoisseur Michael Esteban to introduce college professor and virgin Cobey... Continue Reading →
Title: Paws for Change Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 107 Pages At a Glance: A rather predictable but enjoyable addition to the Wolves of Stone Ridge series that would have benefitted from some tied up loose ends and a more satisfying finish. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Pause…a temporary... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach welcomes author A.E. Via on the Defined By Deceit blog tour. As a special thank you to readers for following along on her tour, she's offering the chance for THREE of you to win an e-copy of the book. THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED Good luck! Blurb: Life isn't always fair, and that’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Ever the Same Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Ms. Tortuga has yet to write a book I haven't loved, and this one is no exception. Reviewed By: Jackie Blurb: Audie Barrack is in it up to his elbows with a sick calf when his son’s school... Continue Reading →
Title: Duck Duck Ghost (Hellsinger: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator:: Tristan James Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 5 Minutes At a Glance: Duck Duck Ghost is highly recommend to ghost story lovers! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Paranormal investigator Wolf Kincaid knows what his foot tastes like. Mostly because he stuck it firmly... Continue Reading →
Title: The Altered Author: Annabelle Jacobs Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 209 Pages At a Glance: I really liked the introduction to a new world of shifters, one that breaks some molds while staying true to some others. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Twenty years ago the UK’s water supply was contaminated with an experimental pathogen, Lycanaeris,... Continue Reading →
Title: Black John Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Gomez Pugh Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 Hours, 39 Minutes At a glance: Amy Lane weaves a tapestry, a multicolored masterpiece where there is hope for the damaged. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: John Carey is just out of rehab and dying inside when he gets word that... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Kimo & Mike Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: I loved it but it’s just too damn short. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Former competitive surfer and Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is in his element in his home state of Hawaii. But a ski trip... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Kimo & Mike Author: Neil Plakcy Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 11000 Words At a Glance: I loved it but it’s just too damn short. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Former competitive surfer and Honolulu homicide detective Kimo Kanapa’aka is in his element in his home state of Hawaii. But a ski trip... Continue Reading →
Title: Bryce’s Cop (Hot Encounters: Book Two) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick, fun read that was over all too soon. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: NOTE: This is a previously published work. The title, author, and/or publisher may have changed. The last thing centuries-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Bryce’s Cop (Hot Encounters: Book Two) Author: Toni Griffin Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: This was a quick, fun read that was over all too soon. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: NOTE: This is a previously published work. The title, author, and/or publisher may have changed. The last thing centuries-old... Continue Reading →
Title: Trowchester Blues Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 273 Pages At a Glance: Trowchester England is a marvelous fictional city I would love to visit in person – especially a certain little bookshop with a green painted door and a knocker shaped like a giant squid! Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Michael May... Continue Reading →
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