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Title: Devour (Unbreakable Bonds: Book Four) Authors: Jocelynn Drake and Rinda Elliott Publisher: Self-Published Length: 249 Pages Category: Contemporary, Action/Suspense At a Glance: The writing team of Drake and Elliott never failed to keep me wanting more throughout the Unbreakable Bonds series, and they saved the best for last. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: an Pierce... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Up the Dark Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 349 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: If this novel is any barometer, then it is done with incredible pathos, outstanding descriptive prose and unforgettable characters. I highly recommend Light Up the Dark to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For two... Continue Reading →
Title: My Dragon, My Knight Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: My Dragon, My Knight is nigh on brilliant as a psychological thriller, and endlessly sweet and tender as a romance. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Danny Sims is in over his head, torn between his abusive lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: Gods of Vengeance Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 34 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you’re looking for a good short thriller, Gods of Vengeance is worth the read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: United in passion. Driven by vengeance. Owen Hazard, a young farmer, is dead. Murdered while he tried to... Continue Reading →
Title: Drinker of Blood (SPECTR Series Two: Book Three) Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: Self-Published Length: 84 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: Fans of SPECTR and its cast of key role players should be thoroughly geeked by Drinker of Blood; the way Jordan L. Hawk is teasing out this story a bit... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Kate Sherwood today, on the tour for her new novel, Embers. Enjoy Kate's guest post, and then be sure to check out the giveaway details below. Welcome, Kate! Family Ties I love the idea of “found families” versus birth families, and I explore it a lot in my books. The... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Erica Cameron joining us today on the Assassins: Nemesis blog tour. Erica's sharing her writing experience with the book, and is also offering a fantastic giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Erica! Why Nemesis Was So Hard To Write By the time I was... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to welcome author Kate Sherwood and the Long Shadows blog tour to TNA today. Kate's talking about casting characters in the book and is also offering a giveaway, so be sure to check out those details below. Welcome, Kate! Casting I’m not a terribly visual person (as I’m sure all cover artists... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Barman (J.T.'s Bar: Book One) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Self-Published Length: 150 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: If you are looking for fluff or men who ask questions first and act second, then this story will not be the one for you—but, if you like your men tough and resilient,... Continue Reading →
Please help us welcome author Rodd Clark to TNA today on the tour for the third novel in his Gabriel Church series, Ash and Cinders. He's talking a bit about character motivation, sharing an excerpt from the book, and is also offering a lucky reader the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Welcome,... Continue Reading →
Title: A Chance for Us (New Vampire Justice: Book Two) Author: Jake C. Wallace Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 274 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: What an incredibly intense sequel Jake C. Wallace has written! Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Love between a young man with a broken mind and the jaded New Vampire Justice... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dark Side (Reese Holt: Book One) Author: Laura Baumbach Publisher: MLR Press Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was an absolute page turner for me, and I can’t wait to see what Ms. Baumbach does with the Reese Holt series next. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kidnap victim Alex Throne... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven to the Edge (Tales From the Edge: Book Seven) Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 124 Pages Category: BDSM, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This was a great addition to the series. The story is well paced, is not overly long, and is entertaining to read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Not all limits... Continue Reading →
Title: Friendly Fire Author: Cari Z. Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 252 Pages Category: Contemporary, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This book was absolutely entertaining! Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Elliot McKenzie is the king of reinvention. Five years after losing his job and his lover and almost going to prison, his self-help program, Charmed Life, is more... Continue Reading →
Hello! Thank you for joining us on Genre Talk on The Novel Approach. Today’s guest is J.T. Rogers who is here telling us about her exciting new novel In from the Cold, which was released by DSP Publications on October 4. Read to the end for a giveaway! Before we get to the interview let’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Lost in the Echo Author: Jack L. Pyke Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Length: 83 Pages Category: M/M Romance, Mystery, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: This is a classic Pyke story, with psychological thrills and hard love. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Three days. Three questions. Three answers. Kidnapped, blindfolded, and bound to a bed, running away isn't... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: Shadowboxing (Echoes Rising: Book One) Author: Anne Barwell Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 270 Pages Category: Historical, Suspense/Thriller At a Glance: Besides giving us some very solid characters, Anne Barwell also gives us a suspenseful, action packed, old-time war thriller. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Berlin, 1943. An encounter with an old friend leaves... Continue Reading →
Title: A Time to Rise Author: Tal Bauer Publisher: NineStar Press Pages/Word Count: 319 Pages At a Glance: A well-paced and exciting story that grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: History says the Knights Templar were destroyed in 1307. History is wrong. Vampires haunt the sewers beneath Rome, revenants... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Pet Dicks Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Fast paced, silly and sweet, this novel is a delightful romp that will leave you smiling. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Old friends and business partners, Maitland Carter and Lenny Fritz, may not be the two sharpest pickle forks... Continue Reading →
Title: The Two Gentlemen of Altona (Playing the Fool: Book One) Authors: Lisa Henry and J.A. Rock Narrator:: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 5 hours and 11 minutes At a Glance: Nick J. Russo gave an excellent performance. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Mischief, thou art afoot. Special Agent Ryan "Mac" McGuinness is... Continue Reading →
Please join us in welcoming author Jon Michaelsen back today, with an exclusive excerpt and giveaway of his latest novel, Prince of the Sea. Enjoy and then be sure to click on the Rafflecopter widget below to enter for the chance to win an e-copy of the book. Good luck! Blurb: Destiny calls Jonathan home. Jonathan... Continue Reading →
Title: Tracefinder: Contact Author: Kaje Harper Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 518 Pages At a Glance: Exciting, action-packed and emotionally charged, this novel has it all. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Brian Kerr has spent years hiding behind a facade of mental slowness. His brother and sister got all three of them off the streets and into a... Continue Reading →
Title: Blue Steel Chain Author: Alex Beecroft Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: This book challenges you to reconsider how you feel about love and companionship, your needs versus your wants in a partner and soulmate. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: At sixteen, Aidan Swift was swept off his feet by a... Continue Reading →
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