Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Full Circle Author: Cassie Stevens Publisher: Loose Id Length: 71 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, I think the author tried to pack too much into a novella. Emotions, particularly for one character, moved way too fast for me to be able to look past it. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Seth Foster’s biggest... Continue Reading →
Title: Computer Lover (Men in Love and at War: Book Four) Author: LJ Collins Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 185 Pages Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: Though some may find this story entertaining, I’ll be honest and say I don’t think the author’s writing style and my preferences really sync up. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: King of the Sea Author: Nathan Bay Publisher: Self-Published Length: 102 Pages Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy At a Glance: King of the Sea started off wonderfully but slowly lost believability as more and more outrageous things happened. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Plunge into the icy dark waters of the San Francisco bay with this gay erotic... Continue Reading →
Title: Tie ‘Em Up, Hold ‘Em Down Author: Carolina Valdez Publisher: JMS Books Length: 76 Pages Category: Contemporary, BDSM At a Glance: I had my moments where I enjoyed the story, but overall I ended up disappointed. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: They knew it was dangerous to be gay in the all-male, macho world of... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: K.C. Kelly’s narration is top notch, and made this story better. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Driven by his desire to become a successful fashion... 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 →
Title: Liam (The Atherton Pack: Book One) Author: Toni Griffin Narrator: Nick Flint Publisher: Mischief Corner Books Run Time: 2 hours and 17 minutes Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Though Liam left me disappointed, the narration actually enhanced the story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After a long night at work, all pastry chef Declan Morgan... Continue Reading →
Title: Come Sail Away Author: Riley Long Publisher: MLR Press Length: 53 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Erotica At a Glance: I wanted to love Come Sail Away. I wanted it to be good. Ugh. But the blurb is more exciting than the book. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Ryan meets the man of his dreams while... Continue Reading →
Title: The Real You (Wardens of the Guild: Book One) Author: N.J. Nielsen Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 126 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: Unfortunately, this story fell short of what I had expected and just didn’t click for me. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The age-old war between good and evil is bringing changes,... Continue Reading →
Title: Open Seating Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I had a really hard time with this book, but I made myself finish it—and I do mean made. And, I was left with the feeling that it was ok. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Seth Wilder lost... Continue Reading →
Title: Hiatus Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Samhain Publishing Length: 244 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary, Menage At a Glance: I will say that I enjoy this author and usually love everything I read by her. Unfortunately, not this one. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Three’s a disaster when things come unraveled. Rock star Nate Keller is on... Continue Reading →
Title: The Boy Next Door (2nd Edition) Author: Kate McMurray Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, this book didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Life is full of surprises and, with luck, second chances. After his father’s death, Lowell leaves the big city to... Continue Reading →
Title: The Pirate’s Cove (Portland’s Men: Book Two) Author: Michelle King Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 83 Pages At a Glance: While stronger than the first book in this series, I was left vaguely unsatisfied by this rushed story. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Jamie loves Morgan and he has for years. He just couldn't tell... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Snap Author: Peyton Miller Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 392 Pages At a Glance: There is promise in this debut novel, but there are a lot of issues that piled up and made me roll my eyes way too much. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Seth Mercer is at the top of his game... Continue Reading →
Title: A Forced Silence Author: Cate Ashwood Narrator: Scott R. Smith Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 47 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Scott R. Smith does an amazing job with the material he’s been given. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: For paramedic Adam Carson, his world is lights and sirens and... Continue Reading →
Title: Against the Rules (Boundaries: Book Two) Author: A.R. Barley Publisher: Carina Press Length: 169 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance, BDSM At a Glance: While this book might work on every level for some readers, it failed to deliver for me. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Kelly O'Connor's out of control. An RA at Halton University, he... Continue Reading →
Title: Nanny Dearest Author: Shawn Bailey Publisher: MLR Press Length: 86 Pages At a Glance: If the author wanted to write this cute premise of a story with a female protagonist, Nanny Dearest would have been darling. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When it comes to picking a mate baby knows best. Cosmetician Hunter Monroe is... Continue Reading →
Title: Forged in Trust Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: John Solo is a very good narrator; however, with the content of this book that could only take me so far. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Dr. Ethan Marshall is the young... Continue Reading →
Title: Love, Joy, Heartache and Pain Author: John H. Ames Publisher: Ai Press Pages/Word Count: 207 Pages At a Glance: While I admire this author’s ability to represent young adult gay themes, this particular anthology did not meet my expectations. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: A collection of new entwined stories by best-selling Young Adult author,... Continue Reading →
Title: Prince of the Playhouse (Love in Laguna: Book Three) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: I wish I could recommend this one. I really wanted to love Ru’s story. But, the delivery was just so over the top, and there were so many moments that I couldn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Haven’s Revenge (Caddo Norse: Book One) Author: Phetra H. Novak Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 300 pages At a Glance: A unique take on the shifter genre that was interesting, however, wasn’t for me. Blurb: Haven Naranjo is a proud Caddo Indian, with a frightening past. He was a mere fifteen year old boy when... Continue Reading →
Title: The Water Thief Author: Jane Kindred Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 281 Pages At a Glance: If this review sounds a bit messed up… Well, that’s how The Water Thief made me feel after I finished reading it. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It takes a con to expose a con. But this con could... Continue Reading →
Title: The President's Husband Author: Michael Murphy Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 220 Pages At a Glance: An interesting premise that fell a bit flat for me. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When an assassin’s bullet strikes his predecessor, Grayson Alexander becomes the first openly gay President of the United States and his husband, David Hammond,... Continue Reading →
Title: Free Falling Author: Emery C. Walters Publisher: JMS Books/Queerteen Press Pages/Word Count: 41 Pages At a Glance: Free Falling was all over the place and difficult to sink my teeth into. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Evan has family problems. He has a special-needs brother whom he adores and clueless parents. His senior class writing... Continue Reading →
The Novel Approach Reviews 