Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Exploration Series: Kinky in the City: Book One Author: Quinn Ward Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: The D/s in Exploration is all very superficial, like the characters were joking around or playing at being in a relationship with that dynamic. I wanted and expected to see more... Continue Reading →
Title: A Full Plate Series: Dreamspun Desires: Book 56 Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Author Kim Fielding writes characters like no one else I know. Perhaps it’s because her men are so down-to-earth, their dilemmas plausible and their attraction less insta-love and more slow burn. Then... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Amy Lane and the tour for her latest release, Crocus, book two in the Bonfires series! Surviving the Winter of a Relationship There is a song by Dar Williams called “February” that breaks my heart every time. You can find it here and if you get a chance, give it a listen.... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have Meg Harding stopping in today on the virtual blog tour for her novel Accepting the Fall, released in June of 2017. We have an exclusive excerpt to share with you, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter details at the end. Welcome, Meg! About the... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunter Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 96 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dakota Storm’s Hunter is a fast paced and action-packed novella. This book may not be for everyone, but if you like lots of action, drug trafficking, and bounty hunters, give it a try. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sexy-as-sin bounty... Continue Reading →
Title: Bite Me Series: Kitchen Gods: Book One Author: Beth Bolden Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 356 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really enjoyed watching these two very different people figure out how they could work, and work together as well. Highly recommended, especially for fans of enemies-to-lovers stories. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Talented... Continue Reading →
Title: His Secret Admirer Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Edward Kendrick delivers a quick and easy read with a little suspense and smatterings of humor, but this is more an in-depth look at both Jim and Alan in that they each get a chance to tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Off the Beaten Path Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jack Wesley did a very good job with the story, changing his voice appropriately, in a way that the characters were easily separated. 3 stars for this nice... Continue Reading →
Title: Burro Hills Author: Julia Lynn Rubin Publisher: Diversion Books Length: 240 Pages Category: YA/Teen Fiction, Coming of Age At a Glance: Check this one out, guys. I was sucked in from the first page. Definitely recommend this worthy debut. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jack Burns is a resident—though oftentimes he feels like an inmate—of... Continue Reading →
Title: The Artist's Touch Series: Art Medium: Book One Author: E.J. Russell Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 130 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I thought the premise for this novella was a really good one and the bits that worked were solid and entertaining, but in the end, there simply wasn’t enough story to make... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadow’s Return Series: Psychic Detective Mysteries: Book Two Author: S.C. Wynne Publisher: Self-Published Length: 196 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: There are some real 'gasp, no way!' moments that I loved as the killer threatens again in a way I didn’t anticipate. It all came together in such an enticing way as... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Kris T. Bethke joining us today to celebrate the release of Lost Souls Found, a new addition to Dreamspinner's Dreamspun Beyond house line and book two in the Requiem Inc. series. She has a little insight into her MC to share with us today, and there's also a chance... Continue Reading →
Title: A Dom and His Artist Series: Club Whisper: Book Two Author: Xenia Melzer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This book is a contemporary romance, not a hardcore BDSM offering, but at the end of the day, it is a pretty good contemporary romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sometimes... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossfire Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Crossfire is a good novella with suspense, action and lots of deep feelings between Rick and Gabe. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Murder, kidnapping and a disappearance. Trooper Rick Anthis could use a break. But he hopes it isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Fake Out Series: Fake Boyfriend: Book One Author: Eden Finley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 297 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: What a wonderful story! I got so much more than what I expected when I started this book. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Maddox The reason I rarely go home is three simple words:... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the virtual blog tour for Kim Fielding's new addition to the Dreamspun Desires line, A Full Plate. She's sharing a yummy recipe to tempt you with just in time for summer. Enjoy! Hi! I’m Kim Fielding, and I’m very excited to announce the arrival of my new Dreamspun Desires book, A Full Plate!... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Annabeth Albert with us today to celebrate the release of the fifth book in her Out of Uniform series, Squared Away. Annabeth has some insight into one of her MCs to share with us, and there's also a giveaway so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Gentleman Revealed Series: Lords of Avenleigh: Book One Author: Cooper Davis Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Length: 343 Pages Category: Historical, Fantasy At a Glance: I’m going to leave this review with a so-so rating. There were definitely some great moments in this story: I did have an affinity for Marcus, and Alistair will break your... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Blood Bathery: Like the Night blog tour with the writing team of Ari McKay! Ari is here to chat with us about the re-release of The Guardians of Gaia series, and there's also a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details at the end. Hi, everyone! Ari here, from Ari... Continue Reading →
Title: Squared Away Series: Out of Uniform: Book Five Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed with this book, but that's just me. It was still a great story and I liked reading it. It had scenes that I enjoyed a lot; it... Continue Reading →
Title: Surfacing Secrets Series: Elemental Evidence: Book Three Authors: Bellora Quinn and Sadie Rose Bermingham Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 210 Pages Category: Paranormal, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This third installment in the Elemental Evidence series sees Jake and Mari facing their own personal turmoil. The mystery is well-plotted and gradually, Mari discovers more and more... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Julia Lynn Rubin to The Novel Approach today to chat with us about her new novel, Burro Hills. It’s great to have you here with us, Julia! Let’s kick this off by having you tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. Julia: Most people probably... Continue Reading →
Title: No River Wide Enough Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I finished the book with a smile on my face—it really did leave me with a good feeling—but, it was sort of a messy journey. I liked the premise and a lot of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Deadly Dorian Series: Ward Security: Book Three Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: What really made this a page-turner for me was Drake and Elliott offering up lots of action, suspense, and danger. There’s no holding back once the line is crossed.... Continue Reading →
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