Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Cookies for Courting Author: Amber Kell Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 13 minutes At a Glance: Overall, I was disappointed with this story, but Michael Stellman did a great job with the narration. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: After his sister’s death, businessman Marshall Hunter gains custody of his niece. Unused... Continue Reading →
Title: Impacted! Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator:: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 Hours and 18 Minutes At a Glance: I was going along with the story until the “big reveal,” and then I felt like we jumped the shark. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: On his way home from vacation, Scott Gregory, a... Continue Reading →
Title: A Hard Day’s Night Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: CoolDudes/YoungDudes Publishing Pages/Word Count: 114 Pages At a Glance: A Hard Day’s Night had the promise of delivering but, unfortunately, fell a bit short for me. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: High school senior Kalin (Lennon) Macready knows several facts for certain: John Lennon is his hero.... Continue Reading →
Title: His Very Own Vampire Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Amber Allure Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: This story had so much promise, but just didn’t deliver. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Vampire Truelock’s job for the last several hundred years has been protecting the President of Archer Industries, a family-run company that has done... Continue Reading →
Title: Leap Through Eternity (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Sara Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: An Advent Calendar short that missed the mark for me. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Being evacuated from his apartment in the middle of the night because some idiot forgot his cookies in the oven isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Hidden Shifter (Fated Date Agency: Book Seven) Author: Abraham Steele Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 249 Pages At a Glance: Hidden Shifter is one of those books where I loved the premise but the follow-through suffered under a lack of backstory and knowledge of the -verse. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “I’m sorry, Mr. Hillwell. Your... Continue Reading →
Title: Midnight Passion (City Shifters: Book One) Author: Melody Lane Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: Midnight Passion left me disappointed beyond belief. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Dr. Ryan Collen detests being a vampire although there is hope on the horizon in the form of a monthly infusion. Not only does... Continue Reading →
Title: Put a Ring on It (Ready or Not: Book One) Author: K.A. Mitchell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: I’ve really enjoyed other books by K.A. Mitchell, but unfortunately, this one just didn’t do it for me. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Kieran Delaney-Schwartz—adoptee, underachiever, and self-professed-slacker IT guy—lives his under-the-radar... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unforgettable Bite (A Loving Nip: Book Three) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 83 Pages At a Glance: An Unforgettable Bite is a vampire story that left me underwhelmed and a bit disappointed. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: Nathan Hanson is still working through the recent changes to his life. When he... Continue Reading →
Title: The Cellist Author: Elaine White Publisher: Encompass Ink Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: The Cellist is a loosely plotted novel, lacking a clear objective and offering pat resolutions. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: After six years, cellist Roman returns home with boyfriend Ben, in search of more than just international fame. There's one... Continue Reading →
Title: The Geek and His Artist Author: Hope Ryan Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Pages/Word Count: 320 Pages At a Glance: At the end of the day, this book just wasn’t for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Simon Williams spends his lunch periods drawing his geek and trying not to think about the terrors waiting for... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert World Allegiances (Desert World #1) Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: To be honest, I struggled to get through this book. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Being condemned to slavery is a common enough occurrence on the desert planet of Livre, but this time, priest Shan Polli... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifting Gears Author: Petra Lynn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: Shifting Gears is a shifter story that missed the mark for me. Reviewed By: Lana Blurb: One rainy night, bike-shop owner Kenton Palmer finds an injured dog on the road and takes him to the nearest vet clinic, only... Continue Reading →
Title: An Island, Lost Author: Wayne Mansfield Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: I feel this author tried to accomplish too much in the short amount of space he used for the story. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: Clint is travelling on a small Cessna Citation over the Pacific. When the plane... Continue Reading →
Title: Up to Boil (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Tia Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 36 Pages At a Glance: Up to Boil doesn’t live up to Tia Fielding’s usual standards. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: When plumber and builder Jordan Novotny goes to take a look at the home of the town’s openly gay,... Continue Reading →
Title: LifeFlight (A Daily Dose Story) Author: Alexa Silver Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 34 Pages At a Glance: A daily dose with promise, but too many ideas packed into too short a space. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: When winged paranormal Dante is injured in a demon attack, he faces certain death unless he can... Continue Reading →
Title: Throwaway Mate Author: Ellen Cross Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 63 Pages At a Glance: Good premise that would have been better executed as a novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: One man's trash is another man's destiny. Aiden is the black sheep of his family. Of course, always being covered in grease hasn't helped,... Continue Reading →
Title: The Czar of Wilton Drive: A Novel of Self-Discovery, Betrayal and Deceit Author: RP Andrews Publisher: Kokoro Press Pages/Word Count: 152 Pages At a Glance: I can’t say I’d recommend this book. The lack of any kind of moral compass – for any of the characters – was just too much for me. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Young at Heart Author: Kay Ellis Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 129 Pages At a Glance: I really wanted to like this story, but it just wasn’t for me. Reviewed By: Pia Blurb: Devon Alexander is a wealthy successful businessman. The world is his oyster. In his work life he is decisive and... Continue Reading →
Title: Waiting for the Moon and You Author: L.J. LaBarthe Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: Waiting for the Moon and You definitely didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: All his life, Leith has loved Aaron, and all his life, Leith has wondered if Aaron returns his feelings. Through... Continue Reading →
Title: Shifter (Dark South: Book One) Author: Jace Payne Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages Pages at a Glance: A lot of sex, an interesting plot, but the pacing was off. Blurb: Kayden Garrett’s ready to head home to Georgia, after four long years in Boston attending university. An unexpected fight with an abusive lover leaves him... Continue Reading →
Title: Sauna Lover Author: Susan Laine Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: The ending is tied up too quickly, too neatly, and with little conflict after the set up given Blurb: When Shawn Wells learns a planned development project threatens the quaint gay neighborhood of Trickstown, he jumps into action. This is his... Continue Reading →
Title: Happiness for Beginners Author: Zahra Owens Narrator:: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 1 Hour, 51 Minutes At a Glance: The storyline was too basic, with very few details about the main characters’ lives Blurb: Jesse harbored a crush on his TV series costar, Kaye, for more than eight years, but when the... Continue Reading →
Title: Wait for Me Author: T.S. Morgan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 21 Pages Rating: 2 Star Blurb: To fulfill his grandfather’s final request, TJ Barclay travels to Scotland over Christmas to bury his ashes next to his lost love, so they can be together at last. While there, he meets Jamie, the orphaned grandson... Continue Reading →
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