Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: One Too Many (Mystic Tattoos: Book One) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages: 70 Pages Category: Paranormal, Romantic Comedy At a Glance: A sweet little read, it could have used just a bit more development, but on the whole, I found myself enjoying reading Casey and Ed find their HEA. Reviewed By: Lindsey... Continue Reading →
Title: Wound Tight (Made in Jersey) Author: Tessa Bailey Publisher: Entangled Publishing Length: 168 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a good category romance with a couple of likable guys who get their act together just in time for the HEA. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: When CEO Renner Bastion walks into a room,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wanted, a Gentleman Author: KJ Charles Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 157 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: While the story was solid in the vernacular and style, the plot felt incomplete and lacking in real depth. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: WANTED, A GENTLEMAN Or, Virtue Over-Rated the grand romance of Mr. Martin St. Vincent... Continue Reading →
Titles: Just Drive and Afraid to Fly Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 288 Pages/347 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: All in all, I think Witt is off to a great start with this series! Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: Just Drive For Sean Wright, driving a cab in the tiny Navy town of... Continue Reading →
Title: Dearly Stalked Author: Allison Cassatta Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 266 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: On the whole, I enjoyed this book; it is an interesting read. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Writing crime novels catapulted Memphis native Silas Cooper to fame and fortune, but when his words backfire and he becomes trapped in... Continue Reading →
Title: Cemeteries by Moonlight (States of Love) Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 108 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: The end was exciting, the MCs are likeable and, for the most, part I liked Frost’s resolution. But, I do wish the mystery plot had been a bit more fleshed out. Reviewed By: Jules... Continue Reading →
Title: Love on Location Author: Lucy Felthouse Narrator: Joel Leslie Publisher: Self-published Run Time: 1 hour and 54 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I really liked this cute short story and was rooting for these characters from the get-go. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: When Theo Samuels heads off to film on location in the... Continue Reading →
Title: Web of Secrets Author: Terry Poole Publisher: Loose Id Length: 276 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This is a fun read. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Brilliant surgeon Nathan Kirkfield comes face-to-face with his childhood demons when his parents’ deaths force him back home to settle the family estate. Sent to oversee the... Continue Reading →
Title: Vampires, Demons & Priests, Oh My! (A Loving Nip: Book Eleven) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 89 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This was one of my favorites in this series for sure. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Accepting your past, for good or ill, is key... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven Snow (A Pennymaker Tale) Author: Tara Lain Narrator: Kale Williams Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes Category: Fairy Tale, New Adult, Fantasy At a Glance: Driven Snow starts off a bit slow, but Williams’ narration kept my interest up until the story got to the part where the action... Continue Reading →
Title: #ChristmasHatesYouToo (Bah Humbum: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: E.F. Mulder Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 66 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday At a Glance: This is a cute story that has several surprises and twists. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Born December 25, Noel Beebe is tired of having his birthday overshadowed by all things Christmas. While looking... Continue Reading →
Title: Analog to Digital (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: This was a good addition to this year’s collection. I maybe wasn’t wowed, like I sort of hoped to be, but I absolutely wasn’t disappointed either. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Hyatt’s Hunt (Kansas City Heat: Book Eight) Author: Jenna Byrnes Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 96 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A short and simple mystery with interesting characters, but I’m not sure I bought into the relationship. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Kansas City’s latest serial killer suspect has just been released on a... Continue Reading →
Title: New Eyes Author: T.K. Paige Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 68 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Sometimes it’s nice to take a step back and read something that just leaves a happy feeling, and this story did just that. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sometimes, all it takes to find what you need is to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wild Rose, Silent Snow Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 152 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: A fun fairytale remix that takes the time to expand on the original. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: A huge bear at the door, a handsome, naked stranger in the snow, magic fish, enchanted beards – and... Continue Reading →
Title: Acting Up Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Although not my favorite by this author, I did enjoy this lighthearted comical romance. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: It’s not easy breaking into show biz. Especially when you aren’t exactly loaded with talent. But Malcolm Fox won’t let... Continue Reading →
Title: Bullet (Blue Boy Studio: Book One) Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Self-Published Length: 105 Pages Category: Contemporary Erotica At a Glance: There are more than a few super erotic moments in Bullet, and Garrett Leigh’s moody and broody MCs bring no small amount of angst to this short and sexy novel Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Minutes Longer Author: Victoria Sue Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 219 Pages Category: Paranormal, Sci-Fi At a Glance: I really enjoyed reading this new sci-fi/paranormal story, and hope it is the start of a new series because I came to adore a lot of the secondary characters and have soooooo many questions! Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: A Tree of Bones (The Hexslinger: Vol. Three) Author: Gemma Files Publisher: ChiZine Publications Length: 380 Pages Category: Alt History, Paranormal, Alt Western, Mythology At a Glance: In the end, my mad respect for Gemma Files’ wordsmithing is intact, even if my reading experience with A Tree of Bones offered a fair share of... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Mooning Santas and Penis Lights (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Thianna Durston Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 39 Pages Category: Holiday Romance, Contemporary, Humor At a Glance: If you have an hour to kill, and your goal is to read a fun Christmas story that is going to make you smile—not to mention... Continue Reading →
Title: Drawn Author: Elle Brownlee Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: A fascinating, beautifully written romance with an interesting mystery and paranormal twist. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Sebastian (Sen) Holt is an artist currently in New Orleans. He’s always been a wanderer, believing in fate and following signs to... Continue Reading →
Title: Plaid versus Paisley (Fabric Hearts Series) Author: KC Burn Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 216 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Though some of the primary themes weren't my favorite, this was still an enjoyable read. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Two years after his life fell apart, Will Dawson moved to Florida to start over.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Stockings Were Hung (Bah Humbug: Advent Calendar 2016) Author: Cassie Sweet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 44 Pages Category: Holiday, Contemporary At a Glance: A delightful holiday short with a hopeful ending. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Hill hates Christmas. The shoppers. The cheer. The drama. All of it. Each holiday season is a painful... Continue Reading →
Title: Hanukkah on Retainer Author: Astrid Amara Publisher: Loose Id Length: 99 Pages Category: Holiday Romance At a Glance: A somewhat surprisingly tense follow up to Crash Plus Expenses. There is still a lot of humor, and I liked seeing Dan and Connor take things to the next level. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ever since... Continue Reading →
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