Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Chasing Sunrise (Darkmore Saga: Book One) Author: Lex Chase Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 280 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: Dark paranormal fiction with a splash of erotica and a dash of torture. Perfect for those really dark motherf***ers. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: 2nd Edition The once glorious aisa kingdom of Darkmore... Continue Reading →
Title: Misinformation Author: Keelan Ellis Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was engrossed in this story from the beginning and really wanted to know what would happen between Ethan and Charlie. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Ethan Daniels, host of a popular conservative cable news program, has never thought of... Continue Reading →
Title: Fool’s Gold Author: Sarah Madison Publisher: Self-Published Length: 238 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I feel this story began stronger than it wrapped up, what with the early poignancy of Rich and Jake’s separation, the final third or so did provide its share of pathos before concluding in the requisite romantic way.... Continue Reading →
Title: After the Scrum Author: Dahlia Donovan Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing Length: 163 pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This is a charming story of two very different men who are serendipitously brought together to create a rather unconventional family. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Caddock ‘The Brute’ Stanford lost his brother and rugby career within... Continue Reading →
Title: Confessions (Reno PD Case Files: Book One) Author: Ethan Stone Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: If you enjoy a good mystery and don’t mind a little insta-love, this series may just be for you. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A serial killer known as the Confessor is kidnapping and... Continue Reading →
Title: Spring Cleaning (Seasons of Murder: Book One, David Lloyd Investigations: Book 4.5) Author: Liz Strange Publisher: MLR Press, LLC Length: 74 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery At a Glance: A great little mystery to pass the time. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: David may have caught his toughest case yet - solving a fifty-year-old murder. David... Continue Reading →
Title: Lime Gelatin and Other Monsters (Offbeat Crimes: Book One) Author: Angel Martinez Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 91 Pages Category: Paranormal, Fantasy At a Glance: A fun read and a promising new series. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Kyle Monroe, his irritating new partner and their fellow freaks at the 77th Precinct must learn to work... Continue Reading →
Title: There's Something About Ari (Bluewater Bay: Book Two) Author: LB Gregg Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 2 hours and 41 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: A short but satisfying second chance story, and a fun second book in the series. Reviewed By: Cassie Blurb: Buck Ellis's future seems pretty... Continue Reading →
Title: His Royal Secret Author: Lilah Pace Publisher: InterMix (Penguin/Random House) Length: 224 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I would have to say that I liked His Royal Secret for the most part, but wish James and Ben could have kept that same charm going that they had in the beginning. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: The Paranaturalist Author: Ki Brightly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages: 340 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: All in all, an entertaining story; a little frustrating in parts, but enjoyable. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: As a kid, Joseph Appleyard saw things hidden from others. Now he is The Paranaturalist, an investigator and cohost of a... Continue Reading →
Title: Ride a Stud Author: J.D. Walker Publisher: JMS Books Length: 35 Pages (Kindle) Category: Contemporary Romance, Erotica At a Glance: This book is a solid 3.5 star read, just take it for what it is—a light read with likable characters and a HEA with, yeah, hot cowboy sex. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Sequel to... Continue Reading →
Title: Seducing his Reluctant Vampire (A Loving Nip: Book Nine) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 92 Pages At a Glance: Seducing His Reluctant Vampire is one of my favorite installments of this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Just a little Love Bite: Some bonds should never be forged, and others should never... Continue Reading →
Title: Torque Author: Charley Descoteaux Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 189 Pages At a Glance: This is a complex story of very diverse characters who somehow seem to be able to come together and work as an unconventional unit. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Sometimes letting things get complicated is the best way to figure it... Continue Reading →
Title: The Private Secretary Author: Summer Devon Publisher: Self-Published Length: 141 Pages (Kindle) Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: The Private Secretary is a well written and diverting historical romance with a little conflict, some undeniable wanting of the lustful variety, and a happy ending that suits the setting. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Down on... Continue Reading →
Title: Set Me Free Author: Kitty Stevens Publisher: Interlude Press/Duet Length: 256 Pages (Print) Category: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance At a Glance: This was a sweet little YA novel that I think teenagers, especially, would enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Aaron Ledbetter’s future has been planned out for him since before he was born. Each... Continue Reading →
Title: Come What May (All Saints: Book One) Author: A.M. Arthur Publisher: Carina Press Length: 288 Pages At a Glance: All in all, this was a good coming-of-age story that just needed some small fixes to make it more solid and realistic. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Jonas needs Tate. He just doesn't know it yet. Or... Continue Reading →
Title: Heat (Salisbury Stories: Book One) Authors: Chris Quinton and RJ Scott Publisher: Love Lane Books Length: 141 Pages At a Glance: A charming enemies-to-lover’s story with some likeable characters. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Serving up passion, family, love and hate, with a side order of arson. Lewis has lost nearly everything, and now it... Continue Reading →
Title: Five Times My Best Friend Kissed Me Author: Anna Martin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages At a Glance: Final recommendation? I’d say go grab it! Overall, it’s a sweet story that I think most people are going to really enjoy. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: and One Time I Kissed Him First When you... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Edge (Pax Cymrica, the True History: Book Four) Authors: Ingela Bohm Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 255 Pages At a Glance: Two rockers reach a crossroads in their relationship and their music. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: After ten years of hard work, rock band Pax are enjoying a stable career, but not everyone rejoices... Continue Reading →
Title: Hector and Anatolius (Trojan Men: Book One) Author: Vanessa Mulberry Publisher: Brasyer Press Pages/Word Count: 98 Pages At a Glance: A sweet and angsty twist on the legend of Hector. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Hector has been a dutiful son and prince his whole life until his father orders him to marry. The Trojan... Continue Reading →
Title: For the Last Time Author: AR Moler Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: A poignant story about two men who take quite a long time to get to the place where they should have been long before. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: It's not easy being blue -- a cop --... Continue Reading →
Title: To Terminator, With Love Author: Wes Kennedy Publisher: Less Than Three Press Pages/Word Count: 125 Pages At a Glance: The story itself was a bit crazy and all over the place at times, but I really just chalked it up to the campy style and assumed that, for the most part, it was what... Continue Reading →
Title: Never too Late Author: J.P. Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 73 Pages At a Glance: All in all, Never too Late had real promise and began so well, only to suffer from a twist in the story that was neither needed nor fully fleshed out. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Knocking fifty isn’t bad... Continue Reading →
Title: Leading Me Home (Harrington Hills: Book One) Author: Megan Linden Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 103 Pages At a Glance: A cute, quick read with little angst. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Pretending to date the guy he has a crush on? Kevin’s sure he’s heading for a disaster. A broken heart, at least. Kevin... Continue Reading →
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