Where Fiction and Reality Meet
We're so pleased to welcome author Taylor V. Donovan to TNA's 5 Year Blogiversary Celebration. Taylor's here to share some great GRL memories, and she's also got a fantastic giveaway for which you can find details below. Welcome, Taylor! Hello, everyone! As you may or may not know, I’m an author of gay romantic fiction... Continue Reading →
Title: Acceptable Behavior (Marked Men: Book One) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 172 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: In spite of not being a fan of Sam's sister, I liked the storyline Jenna Byrnes put together. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Tattoos don’t define a person’s character, or make him sexy. But, if... Continue Reading →
Title: Painting with Fire Author: Lissa Kasey Publisher: Self-Published Length: 173 Pages (kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This story is just top notch from beginning to end. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Charlie “Wood Chuck” Fox knows his best friend and fellow wildfire firefighter Jessie Row had a major family break up in her past.... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Mooning Santas and Penis Lights (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Thianna Durston Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: If you have an hour to kill, and your goal is to read a fun Christmas story that is going to make you smile—not to mention... Continue Reading →
Title: The C21 Box Set Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 351 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a danger filled and suspenseful trilogy. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: C21 is a covert operation comprised of good men and women who ended up on the wrong side of the law. Now they have... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: K.C. Kelly’s narration is top notch, and made this story better. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Driven by his desire to become a successful fashion... Continue Reading →
Title: Drawn Author: Elle Brownlee Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A fascinating, beautifully written romance with an interesting mystery and paranormal twist. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sebastian (Sen) Holt is an artist currently in New Orleans. He’s always been a wanderer, believing in fate and following signs to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Mistletoe Effect Author: Cate Ashwood Publisher: Self-Published Length: 116 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary At a Glance: This book just had such a great feel to it. From the cute, Colorado mountain town, to the sexy, swoony guys, the possibility of love-at-first-sight, and the joy of fresh, new beginnings, I loved it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Bite Night (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 25 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Paranormal At a Glance: Clare London has written a fun romp of a story that left me smiling well after the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Creatures of the Night and Santa’s Christmas duties... Continue Reading →
Title: Guardian Angels (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Geneva Vand Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 36 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: So many hearty eyes for this adorable holiday short! Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: One snowy evening, a car wreck in front of his toy store triggers terrible memories for Jake. Suddenly, he... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Keira Andrews, who's dropping by today to help us celebrate our 5th Blogiversary. She's here to share some love for figure skating and is offering the chance for one lucky reader to win an e-book from her backlist. Welcome, Keira! Thanks so much to Lisa and the TNA crew for... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Heloise West to TNA today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. She sharing some news about what she has coming up in the months ahead, and she's also offering a great giveaway below. Welcome, Heloise! Happy Anniversary, Novel Approach! Thanks for all you do :) December is... Continue Reading →
Title: Cracking the Big Lug’s Shell (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book 37) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 107 pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: For fans of the series, this story holds no real surprises, but is a pleasant read about another vampire finding his beloved in a least expected place. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Plaid versus Paisley (Fabric Hearts Series) Author: KC Burn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though some of the primary themes weren't my favorite, this was still an enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Two years after his life fell apart, Will Dawson moved to Florida to start over.... Continue Reading →
Title: Grand Opening (Kiss of Leather: Book Four) Author: Morticia Knight Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 144 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: Another excellent addition to the series that focuses on the opening of the club, and David and Josh’s relationship. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: The men of Kiss of Leather celebrate a beginning, but will... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Teodora Kostova today on the tour for her latest release, Kiss and Ride. Enjoy the teaser she's brought to share with you, and then be sure check out the details of the great giveaway she's hosting too. Welcome, Teodora! About the Book What happens when you meet the right... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author S.C. Wynne today to help us celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. Enjoy her guest post and then be sure to check out her giveaway below. Welcome, S.C.! Congratulations on 5 years! I’m so happy to be a part of The Novel Approach’s 5 Year Blogiversary! Congrats on that milestone,... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Amelia Bishop today to celebrate our 5 Year Blogiversary. She's here to chat about book packaging, and is also giving one lucky reader to win a book from her backlist, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Amelia! Hi! I’m so happy to be here for the... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome authors Rinda Elliott and Jocelynn Drake to our 5 Year Blogiversary Celebration. They've brought along a snippet from Jocelynn's Holiday Romance Walking on Thin Ice (loved it!) as well as a great big e-book giveaway, so be sure to check out the details below. Welcome, Rinda and Jocelynn! Congratulations on... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Jenn Burke to TNA today to help us celebrate our 5th Blogiversary. Jenn's talking about holiday traditions and is also offering a great giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Jenn! Holiday Traditions Congratulations on hitting the five-year mark, guys! That’s awesome. And what a great... Continue Reading →
Title: Teddy Bears (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 47 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This story is all about the feels and I highly recommend it. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Other than working the front desk of a gay bathhouse in Denver, Brian McKay is... Continue Reading →
Title: The Orpheum Miracle (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Pat Henshaw Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 25 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: At fewer than thirty pages, this story tried its best to pack an emotional punch and yet, there just needed to be a bit more detail for it to really... Continue Reading →
Title: My Boyfriend’s Back Author: Elliot Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 126 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: My Boyfriend’s Back is a horrifying and deeply disturbing zombie thriller, while at the same time, a heart-pounding love story that is—for lack of a better word—simply adorable. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After losing both of his... Continue Reading →
Title: The ‘True Love’ Solution Author: Julie Bozza Publisher: Manifold Press Length: 176 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Archie, Leonard, and the strength of the opening chapters and the final chapter saved this one for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jules Madigan loves his family and he loves his job. The only thing he’s... Continue Reading →
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