Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Naked Mailman Author: Dawn Flemington Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 121 Pages At a Glance: Interesting concept, but too much packed into a novella. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Mailman Ken Lane is bored with his life. Nothing exciting ever happens to him. That is, until a nude man attacks him and leaves him bound and naked... Continue Reading →
Title: Deranged (Ivy Hollow Chronicles: Book One) Author: Niko McQueen Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: Deranged needed a bit more storyline for me to buy into its romance. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Adam Rossmore is a rich party boy who doesn’t answer to anyone. He’s played the orphan card for too... Continue Reading →
Title: We Found Love Authors: Kade Boehme and Allison Cassatta Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Run Time: 7 Hours and 23 Minutes At a Glance: Michael Ferraiuolo gave a great performance, but not great enough to overcome my issues with the characters. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: It's no surprise Riley Connors is dealing with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dusty Hat Bar Author: L.J. Hamlin Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 96 Pages At a Glance: I liked Noah and Lennie, but the author’s writing style made the reading difficult at times. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Noah Kimberly walks into his usual bar, same as he does most Friday nights. It's surprisingly busy... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding the Way Home Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 16000 Words At a Glance: The characters of Jim and Horse were well done, but I wish they’d had more of a story to tell. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When he arrives home from a long stint in the hospital after losing... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound to Brody (Shifters and Lovers: Book One) Author: Ali Atwood Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 78 Pages At a Glance: This is a mystery with a paranormal twist that, though the storyline was interesting enough, never got off the ground. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Does a second chance at love have a price?... Continue Reading →
Title: Fixing the Hole Author: Katherine Halle Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 Hours and 7 Minutes At a Glance: The best thing about this story was Phillip Alces. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Heavy rains and strong winds slammed an uprooted tree through Steve Crowell’s roof, leaving a gaping hole to match... Continue Reading →
Title: Moment of Clarity (Moments in Time: Book Three) Author: Karen Stivali Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A slightly disappointing final chapter to this story that I wish I had enjoyed more. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Spending the summer together on Fire Island brought Collin and Tanner closer than ever,... Continue Reading →
Title: Ed & Marchant (A Novella in Frankie’s Series) Author: Sue Brown Narrator:: Max Lehnen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 3 Hours and 59 Minutes At a Glance: I really enjoyed the audio portion of Ed & Marchant, but I found it impossible to like the book when the main character, Ed, was so disagreeable.... Continue Reading →
Title: Borderline Author: Pop Cherry Publisher: LoveLight Press Pages/Word Count: 85 Pages At a Glance: Loose threads and sketchy plot development overshadow this author’s obvious gift for writing a descriptive and vivid narrative. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When a rogue wolf is dropped to the tiles of Saren Lash's hall, the alpha Enforcer has no... Continue Reading →
Title: Lock and Key Author: T. Strange Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 88 Pages At a Glance: This book has a great premise but it just kind of fell flat for me. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: After meeting Terry at a motorcycle show, Gavin is sure he’s found the man of his dreams. While he’s... Continue Reading →
Title: Evac Author: Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Evac had such promise. However, a need to twist certain realities to produce a happy ever after really derailed this story from its initial trajectory. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: While on a mission in northern Afghanistan, Benji’s helicopter is shot... Continue Reading →
Title: No Matter What (Sex & Mayhem: Book Four) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 307 Pages At a Glance: As the square peg in the round hole of this series, No Matter What didn’t work for me for a number of reasons. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ghost. Not a member of the Coffin... Continue Reading →
Title: Outing the Quarterback Author: Tara Lain Narrator: John-Paul Barrel Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours, 30 Minutes At a Glance: This is definitely not my favorite from this author, and I am still not convinced audiobooks are for me. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Will Ashford lives in two closets. He meets his wealthy... Continue Reading →
Title: Unspoken Author: Sam Singer Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 10 Pages At a Glance: Super short story that felt a bit forced. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Kenneth and David from the best-selling stories Broken and Envy are back for another sensual glimpse into their D/s relationship. Kenneth prides himself on being the best trained sub he can for his Dom.... Continue Reading →
Title: Enticing Hart Author: Mae Hancock Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages At a Glance: Given cleaner editing and stronger plot development, Enticing Hart really could have been a great novel. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Hart Emile is tired of cruising for guys, living a soulless existence. He needs a change; so when an... Continue Reading →
Title: A Slow Process of Understanding Author: Faith Ashlin Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 348 Pages At a Glance: A Slow Process of Understanding did not grab me, and I really wish it had because it could have been a great read. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: How does a world that accepts slavery affect both... Continue Reading →
Title: Rabbit Season (Lost Shifters: Book Two) Author: Megan Derr Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 69 Pages At a Glance: Interesting shifters and pairing, but ultimately the story fell short. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Sidney has quietly loved twin brothers Brook and Colby for years, watching and pining as they came to his... Continue Reading →
Title: Tidings of Comfort and Joey Down Under Author: David Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 67 Pages At a Glance: Begins with a cute and clever premise, but ultimately falls short Blurb: Seth Anderson thought he was a finalist in the Hot Jack cologne modeling contest for King's Department Store, but Sandy King, upon... Continue Reading →
Title: Unfortunate Son Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 194 Pages At a Glance: This book missed the mark for me Blurb: Five years ago, Evan Day lost his lover in the Afghan sand, and in the fallout, he lost his military career and his family. With help from friends, he reinvented himself... Continue Reading →
Title: Nothing Ventured Author: Jay Northcote Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 142 Pages At a Glance: An unfortunate miss Blurb: When Aiden agrees to run the Mad Mucker—a twelve-mile muddy slog over an obstacle course—he’s expecting it to be a bit of a laugh. The training will be tough, but Aiden could use the motivation... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Bradley & Mike Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: Bradley is just a normal, unassuming man. He works as a banker during the day, then goes home to his dogs and his grandfather. There may be the occasional speed bump since Gramps has several... Continue Reading →
Title: Storming Love: Bradley & Mike Author: Stephani Hecht Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: Bradley is just a normal, unassuming man. He works as a banker during the day, then goes home to his dogs and his grandfather. There may be the occasional speed bump since Gramps has several... Continue Reading →
Title: Half a Man Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Totally Bound Pages/Word Count: 27000 Words Rating: 2.5 Stars Blurb: In a world torn apart by war, solace is hard to find... It is 1919, less than a year after the end of the First World War and a recovering Britain is in the grip of the... Continue Reading →
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