Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Vivaldi in the Dark: Box Set Author: Matthew J. Metzger Publisher: JMS Books Length: 840 Pages Category: Contemporary, Drama At a Glance: This is a bit of a harrowing series but well worth the effort. Kudos to the author for doing such a brilliant job with a difficult subject. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: VIVALDI... Continue Reading →
Title: Optical Illusion (Paint: Book One) Author: Emma Jaye Publisher: Purindoors Publications Length: 333 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I enjoyed the majority of this book and became invested in Jase and Chris’ story, even if a few aspects did not work for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Smile, wiggle, lie, apologise, and run... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome authors Kim Fielding and Venona Keyes to The Novel Approach today, on the tour for their new Dreamspinner release, Running Blind. Enjoy the ficlet they've written just for the tour, and then be sure to check out the multiple giveaways below. Welcome, Kim and Venona! This takes place about five years... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author M.A. Church back to TNA today, on the tour for her newest novel, Riding the Tide. Enjoy the excerpt she's sharing today, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter Giveaway below. Welcome, M.A.! Hey everyone! My name is M.A. Church, and I’ve dropped by The Novel Approach... Continue Reading →
Title: Lovers, Losers, and You (Sunshine and Happiness: Book Two) Author: Skylar M. Cates Narrator: Hugh Bradley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 7 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a nice book and a fine addition to the series. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: How can you lose one dream and... Continue Reading →
Title: Reincarnation (What Happens in Vegas) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There is nothing groundbreaking here, just a nice, slightly suspenseful story that made me root for an HEA for these two guys. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When past and present collide, it’s difficult to know... Continue Reading →
Title: Defiant Revival Author: L. Rockwood Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 300 Pages Category: Fairy Tale/Fantasy At a Glance: While I admire the ambition of this debut novel, the story itself fell short for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: To free the kingdom from the depravity of Cardinal Aldrious, Prince Micah Helvendeere must take his rightful... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Jacob Z. Flores with us today, on the tour for his latest Dreamspun Desires release, Suddenly Yours. Find out what his top three fave movies set in Vegas are, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Jacob! Top 3 Fun and Quirky Movies Set in... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Liam Livings today, on the tour for his novella Heat Wave: Astoria. Enjoy the interview, and then be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below where you can enter for the chance to win an e-book from his backlist. Welcome, Liam! Can you tell us about Heat Wave... Continue Reading →
Title: Under the Knife Author: Laurin Kelly Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 270 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a debut novel for this author and I have to say, well done! I definitely recommend this story. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Season three of TV's hottest cooking competition, Under the Knife,... Continue Reading →
Title: Pride Before the Fall Author: Devon Rhodes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 80 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: All in all Pride Before the Fall was just an okay story that lacked the same charismatic wolves found in the first novella. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When Brady was given a free pass to... Continue Reading →
Title: Murmuration Author: TJ Klune Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 324 Pages Category: Sci-Fi, Historical At a Glance: I can’t say enough about how fantastic this book is, how amazing the writing is, or how much I think you should go read it. Like, now. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In the small mountain town of Amorea,... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Mia Kerick today, on the tour for her latest release, In a Gilded Cage. Enjoy Mia's guest post and then be sure to check out her giveaway details via the Rafflecopter widget below. Welcome, Mia! Hello! Thank you so much for welcoming me to your blog today to mark... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Toni Griffin, who's joining us today on the tour for the latest installment in her Atherton Pack series, Kiernan. She's talking a bit about the world-building and finding the balance between mystery and romance, and she's also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out the Rafflecopter widget below for details.... Continue Reading →
Title: Unsafe Exposure (Hidden Wolves: Book Four) Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: MLR Press Length: 388 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Kaje Harper’s Hidden Wolves series just keeps getting better and better. She is continually recreating this paranormal genre and breathing new life into it with each installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Stepping out of... Continue Reading →
Title: Divergence (Aberrant Magic: Book Three) Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Length: 210 Pages Category: Multicultural, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A solid end to an entertaining series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Kavon and Darren believe they finally have the life they want—a lead on O’Brien, a better understanding of the failures that... Continue Reading →
Title: Objects in the Rearview Mirror (Memoirs of the Human Wraiths Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This a 5 Star read and highly recommended! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Their new home on Frederick Street in Clay Center, Kansas, was supposed to give writer Jonathan David... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Alicia Nordwell with us today on the tour for her latest novel, On Fire. Enjoy learning a bit more about her characters, and then be sure to enter for the chance to win a $10 eBook Gift Card below. Welcome, Alicia! Crafting a Character Hi! I’m Alicia Nordwell, and... Continue Reading →
Title: Dinner at Jack’s Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 220 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: Dinner at Jack’s satisfies, body and soul. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Personal chef Beau St. Clair, recently divorced from his cheating husband, returns to the small Ohio River town where he grew up to lick... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Narrator: Robert Neiman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 hours and 53 minutes Category: New Adult, Contemporary At a Glance: If you like new adult books, this series may be just what you’re looking for. I can recommend this book and the entire... Continue Reading →
Title: Lollipop (A Candy Man Book) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Philip Alces is the perfect narrator for this sweet story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Ezra Kellerman flew across country to see if he had another chance with the... Continue Reading →
Title: The Captive Pet (Alien Slave Masters: Book Four) Author: Samantha Cayto Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 133 Pages Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: I hope this series never ends. This book was a fantastic addition to the series! Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When a distant planet’s ownership is in dispute, conquering aliens turn defiant human males into... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Robert P. Rowe today, on the tour for his latest release from Dreamspinner Press, The Outfielders. Welcome, Robert! Hi. I’m Robert P. Rowe and I’ve just finished my latest novel for Dreamspinner Press entitled: The Outfielders. Unlike my first novel, Second-Story Man, this book is intentionally light. I like... Continue Reading →
Title: Artic Fire Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Length: 100 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Arctic Fire is a nice addition to this authors romantic repertoire, and the rugged and barren landscape only adds to the story’s tension. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When two strangers are trapped in a blizzard, heat rises. Haunted by... Continue Reading →
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