Cheers, everyone, and welcome back to a look at what we have coming up in the week ahead! It’s full of win, if I do say so myself. :) **A Note of Thanks: many thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in reviewing for The Novel Approach. I'm truly humbled by your enthusiasm.... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Serenading Stanley by John Inman – Narrated by Tyler Stevens
Title: Serenading Stanley Author: John Inman Narrator:: Tyler Stevens Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 2 Minutes At a Glance: I loved listening to Serenading Stanley, loved the fact there was more than one romance going on, and offer thanks to these wonderfully talented men Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Welcome to the Belladonna Arms,... Continue Reading →
Review: I Hate Summer by HT Pantu
Title: I Hate Summer Author: HT Pantu Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: I recommend this one for those who like new adult stories served by snarky, pretty boys, with a frenemies to lovers storyline. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: Out since he was fourteen, Idrys grew up hating summer, mostly because... Continue Reading →
Guest Post: The Labyrinth of Stone Blog Tour by TA Moore
The Novel Approach welcomes TA Moore today on the Labyrinth of Stone blog tour. Writers are creatures of habit. Not all - but most - have a few routines that in place that lubricate the flow of inspiration. They write in a specific place or play a specific song; they write in the morning or... Continue Reading →
Review: Falling Apart by Riley Long
Title: Falling Apart Author: Riley Long Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 118 Pages At a Glance: Riley Long did a good job of keeping the book focused on Billy and Ryder. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: A cowboy meets an up-and-coming rock star and faces his fears of falling in love. Playboy and up-and-coming rockstar Ryder... Continue Reading →
Review: For a Dragon’s Redemption by Charlie Richards
Title: For a Dragon’s Redemption Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 76 pages At a Glance: This book was far too short. I would have enjoyed a lot more. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb:Two men. One will do anything for family. One will discover the true meaning of responsibility. Ross McCord will do anything to fulfill his mother’s... Continue Reading →
Review: For a Dragon's Redemption by Charlie Richards
Title: For a Dragon’s Redemption Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 76 pages At a Glance: This book was far too short. I would have enjoyed a lot more. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb:Two men. One will do anything for family. One will discover the true meaning of responsibility. Ross McCord will do anything to fulfill his mother’s... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: Snow on the Mountain by P.D. Singer – Narrated by Finn Sterling
Title: Snow on the Mountain (The Mountains: Book Two) Author: P.D. Singer Narrator:: Finn Sterling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours, 43 Minutes At a Glance: The relationship between Jake and Kurt was very believable; they just seem like good guys trying to find their way. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Champagne powder snow, gorgeously... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Grim Life by K.D. Worth
The Novel Approach welcomes author Deanna Wadsworth today, writing as her Young Adult alter ego K.D. Worth, and talking a bit about her new Harmony Ink Press novel The Grim Life. K.D. is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book. To enter for a chance to win,... Continue Reading →
Review: Labyrinthian by Sunny Moraine
Title: Labyrinthian Author: Sunny Moraine Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 289 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: A hunter should never fall for his prey. Still nursing his latest post-mission hangover, bounty hunter Theseus jumps at a high-paying, high-risk job that sounds ridiculously easy. Yet... Continue Reading →
Review: Strangers in the Night by Jaycee Edward and Helena Stone
Title: Strangers in the Night Author: Jaycee Edward and Helena Stone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages At a Glance: Wow. Just that—wow. I really was blown away by this story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Army veteran Slade stumbles upon an isolated cottage on a cold, dark night, the young man finds more... Continue Reading →
Interview and Giveaway: A Shot of J&B by Lou Sylvre
The Novel Approach welcomes Lou Sylvre today on the A Shot of J&B blog tour. Lou answered a few questions about her boys, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book AND a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift card. You can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter... Continue Reading →
Interview and Giveaway: A Shot of J&B by Lou Sylvre
The Novel Approach welcomes Lou Sylvre today on the A Shot of J&B blog tour. Lou answered a few questions about her boys, and is also offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-copy of the book AND a $10 Dreamspinner Press gift card. You can enter by clicking on the Rafflecopter... Continue Reading →
Review: Rise by Keira Andrews and Leta Blake
Title: Rise: A Gay Fairy Tale Author: Keira Andrews and Leta Blake Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: Rise is everything you’d expect a fairy tale to be: magical, mystical, romantic, and it’s well written to boot. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: What happens when Jack meets a sexy man atop that beanstalk?... Continue Reading →
Review: The Anatomy of Perception by AJ Rose
Title: The Anatomy of Perception Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Pages/Word Count: 378 Pages At a Glance: The Anatomy of Perception is another intense, complex, fabulous story from AJ Rose. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the beginning, there was wreckage. Dane Perry’s mother was dead, and the father who always said he’d... Continue Reading →
Review: Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds by Kris T. Bethke
Title: Pumpkin Rolls and Porn Sounds Author: Kris T. Bethke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 52 Pages At a Glance: Although I am not at all a fan of anything pumpkin in real life, I am definitely a fan of this story. Reviewed By: Janet Blurb: Will Grant only attends the PFLAG meeting because his... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: The Heat Trap Blog Tour With JL Merrow
Series Business Hi, I’m JL Merrow and it’s great to be here at The Novel Approach as part of the Heat Trap blog tour. Today I’m going to be talking about the pains and pleasures of writing a trequel. What’s a trequel? I hear you ask. Well, it’s what comes after a sequel. *frowns* Isn’t... Continue Reading →
Review: The Fear of Surrender by Morticia Knight
Title: The Fear of Surrender: Hampton Road Club #3 Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: Excellent third book in a series with characters that will latch onto your heart. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Master Thomas sees a submissive man aching for surrender. But can Linus be convinced not to fear The... Continue Reading →
Review: I’ll Always Miss You by Raine O’Tierney
Title: I’ll Always Miss You Author: Raine O’Tierney Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I can say with surety that I highly recommend I’ll Always Miss You. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Isa Zaman might forgive his parents for taking in a friend’s son if only he wasn’t the most boring... Continue Reading →
Review: I'll Always Miss You by Raine O'Tierney
Title: I’ll Always Miss You Author: Raine O’Tierney Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: I can say with surety that I highly recommend I’ll Always Miss You. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Isa Zaman might forgive his parents for taking in a friend’s son if only he wasn’t the most boring... Continue Reading →
Guest Post and Giveaway: Whispers of Home by April Kelley
The Novel Approach is pleased to welcome author April Kelley today on the Whispers of Home blog tour. April tells us a bit about Pickleville, the small town where her story is set, and she's also offering the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Just click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter.... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Trouble With Tony by Eli Easton – Narrated by Tommy O’Brien
Title: The Trouble With Tony (Sex in Seattle: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Tommy O’Brien Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours, 12 Minutes At a Glance: Tommy O’Brien is great, and I look forward to hearing his narration again. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: As part of the investigation into the murder of a... Continue Reading →
Audio Review: The Trouble With Tony by Eli Easton – Narrated by Tommy O'Brien
Title: The Trouble With Tony (Sex in Seattle: Book One) Author: Eli Easton Narrator:: Tommy O’Brien Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours, 12 Minutes At a Glance: Tommy O’Brien is great, and I look forward to hearing his narration again. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: As part of the investigation into the murder of a... Continue Reading →
Review: Scrap by Josephine Myles
Title: Scrap (The Bristol Collection: Book Three) Author: Josephine Myles Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 263 Pages At a Glance: What I really enjoyed about Scrap was the characters and the plot both had depth to them. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: When things come to a head, there’s nowhere to go but down… On the... Continue Reading →

