Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Not for the Faint of Heart Author: Lex Croucher Publisher: Wednesday Books Length: 394 Pages Category: YA Romance, Historical Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Even amidst the battles and losses and heartbreak there is a bright and uplifting story told here of found family and affirmation and acceptance. The representation and support among... Continue Reading →
Title: The Reanimator's Remains Series: The Reanimator Mysteries: Book Three Author: Kara Jorgensen Publisher: Self-Published Length: 360 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy, Paranormal Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The chaos and danger in The Reanimator's Remains usher in a perfectly romantic and beautiful ending to this chapter of Oliver and Felipe’s story. Where... Continue Reading →
Title: His Until Christmas Series: The Christmas Collection: Book Three Author: Con Riley Publisher: Self-Published Length: 190 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Heart-felt and heartful, His Until Christmas is the perfect book at the perfect time for the perfect feelings it stirs. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: "What do... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas on Stardust Lane Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 246 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Christmas on Stardust Lane is magical, radically tender and heart-felt, a genuinely beautiful romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Tam Dubois is used to being alone. With a body that bears... Continue Reading →
Title: Love Immortal Author: Kit Vincent Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 326 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal, Dark Academia Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Love Immortal is a satisfying vampire/human romance. It doesn't set out to reinvent the genre, and it doesn't need to. There is not a strict ending to the story, though, so all... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Let the Forest In Author: CG Drews Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Length: 336 Pages Category: Dark Fairy Tale, Fantasy, YA, Horror Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: Don't Let the Forest In is esoteric and honest, unhurried and delivers some great twists that made me go back and read chapter one again to... Continue Reading →
Title: A Captured Cauldron: Rules for Compulsory Brews Series: Side Quest Row: Book Two Author: R.K. Ashwick Publisher: Self-Published Length: 334 Pages Category: Cozy Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: A Rival Most Vial easily won my adoration and captivated my imagination. A Captured Cauldron not only affirmed those feelings but built upon them... Continue Reading →
Title: Between You and Me Series: The Last Picks: Book Five Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 217 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Between You and Me is yet another example of how crafty Ashe is. The romantic suspense in this installment of the Last Picks series came at the... Continue Reading →
Title: Avenger of Sins Series: SPECTR: Book 3.6 Author: Jordan L. Hawk Publisher: JordanLHawk.com Length: 141 Pages Category: Paranormal Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: The way Jordan L. Hawk has guided this series through heart-pounding fright and intrigue, then woven that with equally heart-palpitating romance, and then was so damn bold as to... Continue Reading →
Title: Rogue Community College Series: The Liberty House: Book One Author: David R. Slayton Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Length: 336 Pages Category: New Adult Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: This beautiful, exceptional heartbreaker of a book. If reading through tears is a favorite pastime, Rogue Community College is the perfect trigger for it. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: All the Hearts You Eat Author: Hailey Piper Publisher: Titan Books Length: 448 Pages Category: Horror Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: One of the greatest surprises in this book is who becomes the heroes. This unexpected but beautifully executed turn adds more than a few touching moments within the terror. Vivid narrative, intriguing... Continue Reading →
Title: Luxury to Die For Series: SOS Hotel: Book Six Author: Adam Vex Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 220 Pages Category: Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Adam Vex (Ariana Nash) continues to charm and entice readers with her witty and lovable characters. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: My big secret is out. Adam Vex may... Continue Reading →
Title: Second Shot Series: Second Chance School: Book Two Author: Con Riley Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 302 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Discovering little gems of warmth and gentleness is a hallmark of the many things I love about Con Riley's writing. This fictional world, in particular, is rife with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Paper Boys Author: D.P. Clarence Publisher: Self-Published Length: 384 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: D.P. Clarence delivers a sweet and angsty romance amidst a brewing government scandal, in a book filled with humor, conflict, and colorful and supportive family and friends. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: In the cutthroat... Continue Reading →
Title: Geist Fleisch Series: Haunted Hearts Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 176 Pages Category: Historical Fantasy, Paranormal Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Geist Fleisch is not only a fantastic peek into Baines' imagination, but its historical setting adds a particular sense of dread to the story, and the human monsters that troll... Continue Reading →
Title: Nobody Loves an Incubus Series: Fangville High: Book Two Author: Dylan James Publisher: Deep Hearts YA Length: 165 Pages Category: YA, Paranormal Rating: 4 Stars At a Glance: I'm fully on board with this delightful YA adventure through the hallowed halls of monster academia. It's just so darn cute. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Serge... Continue Reading →
Title: Far Flung Author: Utunu Publisher: Self-Published Length: 306 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Far Flung is composed of warmth and affection. The love between Bori and Tuther and Samna grows to something all-encompassing, sweet and sincere, and, ultimately, life altering. I got exactly what I hoped for, and then some.... Continue Reading →
Title: Double Exposure Author: Rien Gray Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 174 Pages Category: Contemporary Romantic Suspense, F/NB Romance Rating: 3.5 Stars At a Glance: Double Exposure would have benefitted from more character backstory. Overall, a good if not perfect diversion. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Love always shows your true face.Jillian Rhodes lies to everyone she... Continue Reading →
Title: Secondhand Skin Series: Soulbound Universe: Book Two Author: Hailey Turner Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 362 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: Never let it be said that Hailey Turned doesn't pen breathtaking action and battle sequences. That remains true in a way only a dragon shifter could deliver. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Compound Fracture Author: Andrew Joseph White Publisher: Peachtree Teen Length: 339 Pages Category: YA, Suspense/Thriller, Horror Rating: 3 Stars At a Glance: Compound Fracture offers a little wish fulfillment through vigilante justice, and while I agreed with its broader message in principle, it was too limited in world view and lacked enough nuanced critique... Continue Reading →
Title: We Used to Live Here Author: Marcus Kliewer Publisher: Atria Books Length: 318 Pages Category: Horror, Suspense Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: We Used to Live Here defied whatever expectations I might have had going into it. I thought it was just going to be a spooky story, which it was, but it's... Continue Reading →
Title: Broken Bird Series: The Last Picks: Book Four Author: Gregory Ashe Publisher: Self-Published Length: 209 Pages Category: Cozy Mystery Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: This series has been such a fun and refreshing departure from Ashe's intense and special brand of angst. All the witty banter is still here, though, and it builds... Continue Reading →
Title: How We End Series: How We Survive: Book One Author: LM Juniper Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 343 Pages Category: Dystopian Horror, Post-Apocalyptic Urban Fantasy Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: LM Juniper metes out the fear in a perfect contrast to the strong emotions that come with loss and a growing bond. I'll cut... Continue Reading →
Title: You're the Problem, It's You Series: Mischief & Matchmaking: Book Two Author: Emma R. Alban Publisher: Avon Length: 396 Pages Category: Historical Romance Rating: 5 Stars At a Glance: If you're looking for a historically immaculate novel, You're the Problem, It's You isn't that book. If, however, you want a book that celebrates queer... Continue Reading →
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