Where Fiction and Reality Meet
So, today DSP Publications author Andrea Speed has come to chat with us on Genre Talk here at The Novel Approach Reviews, and she’s generously brought us not only an excerpt from her spanking-new Paranormal release, Infected: Throwaways, but a giveaway as well. We’ll get to that later, because she also had such an interesting,... Continue Reading →
Title: Velvet Claw Author: L.J. Hamlin Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 160 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: I really enjoyed this book despite some issues that it had. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Evan Kidd journeys to a small town to solve the mystery of what's making children sick—but only cat people are... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Visions Series: Visions: Book One Author: LJ Hamlin Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 294 Pages Category: Paranormal, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The story’s pace is somewhat bogged down with the author’s detailed description of what is happening, but I hope the series continues as I can’t wait to see more of Ronan... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveal of Don Allmon's The Burning Magus: A Blue Unicorn Novel, coming in May from Riptide Publishing! About the Book Author: Don Allmon Release Date: May 28, 2018 Page Count: ~219 Genres: action / adventure, romance, sci-fi, alternate world / alternate universe, cyberpunk, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy / paranormal Type: Standalone Cover By: Simoné This title is part of the Blue Unicorn universe.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Man-Eater Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book Two Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 198 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: How clever of this writing team to have the creation of their world also be an unfolding mystery with each new case Kanaan and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Foxling Soldati Series: Soldati Hearts: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 119 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: This author did a remarkable job of dropping us into the middle of a world and connecting us to some very relatable characters. While not an epic journey, this makes for... Continue Reading →
Title: The Case of the Arms Dealer Series: Kanaan & Tilney: Book One Authors: Jenna Rose and Katey Hawthorne Publisher: Loose Id Length: 206 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The Case of the Man Eater has definitely got some holes in it when it comes to establishing this new world of supernatural... Continue Reading →
We're so pleased to have author Victoria Sue dropping in today with an exclusive excerpt from the newest book in her Enhanced World series, Beneath This Mask, with us. Enjoy! About the Book Gael Peterson has spent years hiding behind the enhanced abilities he wears like a mask, even though he is an important, confident... Continue Reading →
On February 16th, 2018, Rhys Ford and Dreamspinner Press publish Once Upon A Wolf, the first in her series of shifter romances, Wayward Wolves. And here today at The Novel Approach, we have its exclusive Cover Reveal. There's also the chance for one lucky reader to win a $20US gift card at Dreamspinner Press, so... Continue Reading →
Title: His Mossy Boy (A Being(s) in Love Story) Author: R. Cooper Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: Not an easy read but one well worth the effort. Reviewed By: Jenn Blurb: Years ago, a very intoxicated Martin nearly died in the woods outside Everlasting, and a beautiful creature... Continue Reading →
Title: Blood Drop (Warlock Brothers of Havenbridge: Book Five) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 246 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires/Shifters At a Glance: A beautifully woven tale of love and suspense, Mr. Flores has provided a fast-paced tale well worth your time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A single drop of blood might... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the Exclusive Cover Reveals for two upcoming novels from Riptide Publishing—The Artist's Touch and Tested in Fire by E.J. Russell, coming in February and April 2018! About the Book This title is #1 of the Art Medium series. Author: E.J. Russell Release Date: Feb 12, 2018 Page Count: ~121 Genre: romance, suspense / thriller, urban fantasy / paranormal Cover By: L.C.... Continue Reading →
Title: Gummy Bears & Grenades (A THIRDS Novella Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 102 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Recommended for fans of the series. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: THIRDS agent Dexter J. Daley can’t wait to marry his fiancé, Team Leader Sloane Brodie, but first he’s looking forward... Continue Reading →
Title: The Gryphon King’s Consort Author: Jenn Burke Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Beyond Length: 210 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Shifters At a Glance: Not my favorite book in the Dreamspun Beyond line, but, for the most part, it was entertaining and enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Love takes flight. The sudden death of the Gryphon King... Continue Reading →
Title: The Orchard of Flesh (Arcadia Trust: Book Two) Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 264 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal At a Glance: Never one to dismiss a good cliffie, I can say that this one did its job in cementing my commitment to read the next book in the series, no... Continue Reading →
Title: Tried & True (THIRDS: Book Ten) Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 254 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’m completely thrilled and blown away that Tried & True is the tenth book in this series, and that it was just as fantastic as I hoped it would be. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Mad Lizard Mambo (Kai Gracen: Book Two) Author: Rhys Ford Narrator: Greg Tremblay Publisher: DSP Publications Run Time: 8 hours and 49 minutes Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Filled with adventure, intrigue, twists, and turns, Mad Lizard Mambo is a non-stop thrill ride. Adding to this fantastical book is Greg Tremblay’s extraordinary narration. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Cronin's Key II Author: N.R. Walker Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 7 hours and 42 minutes Category: Urban Fantasy, Vampires At a Glance: It really is nice when a series has the same narrator throughout. Here, the balance between the lovers and the story mesh really well. Walker gives Leslie a fine... Continue Reading →
Welcome to author Jacob Z. Flores and the Blood Drop blog tour! Jacob joins us today to talk a little bit about magic, and he's also offering the chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card so be sure the check out the specific on how to enter at the end! Blood Drop: The Warlock... Continue Reading →
Title: Familiar Angel Author: Amy Lane Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: As romances go, Harry and Suriel were quite magical, but overall, this book was a bit too fast and loose with world building and timeline structuring to make it a top-notch story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: One... Continue Reading →
Title: Skin Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Christian Baines kept me on the hook in the slow and clever revelation of Skin’s characters, and then threw out a surprise twist at the end that was a nice payoff to my perseverance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Keeper Author: Kiernan Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: The story grabbed me quickly with a strong beginning, but unfortunately, it didn’t continue and didn’t quite deliver for me. Though, I think some of it was more my issues than the story. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Lisa: We’re so pleased to welcome author Annabelle Jacobs to TNA today to celebrate the release of her newest novel, Bitten By Desire. I’m so glad you could join us today, Annabelle! Annabelle: Thank you so much, Lisa, for having me on your blog today. The third book in my Regent’s Park Pack series, came... Continue Reading →
Title: Nocturne (Hours of the Night: Book Two) Author: Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt Publisher: Self-Published Length: 300 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: Nocturne, book two in Irene Preston and Liv Rancourt's Hours of the Night series, is next level entertaining and suspenseful. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It's Mardi Gras, cher, but this... Continue Reading →
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