Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Starting with the Unexpected Author: Andi Van Narrator: Jonathan David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 4 hours and 51 minutes At a Glance: This audiobook was cute. Reviewed By: Kathie Blurb: Zachary Blaise is having a weird week - even by his standards. Though he's gay, the radio personality has been dumped via text... Continue Reading →
Title: Checkmate Ever After Author: Lex Chase Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 314 Pages At a Glance: An entertaining story with all the necessary elements I expect of a book based on Superheroes. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: The day disgraced superhero Memphis Rook literally fell into Hogarth Dawson’s lap, you could say it was fate.... Continue Reading →
Title: Forgive and Forget Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 194 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, I enjoyed this cute tale of romance and intrigue. Joe and Tom were really sweet together. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He's hot. He's dangerous. And he can't remember anything. As the owner of... Continue Reading →
Title: Desert Heat & Native Tongue Author: Lucy Felthouse Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 236 Pages At a Glance: This is a sweet love story, to be enjoyed in one evening, that boasts two very likeable characters who bring out the best in each other. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Their love is forbidden by rules, religion... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: If you love a quick read with a bit of fun and some ooey-gooey love-at-first-sight, you just might eat this up! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the villa... Continue Reading →
Title: Mending the Rift Author: Chris T. Kat Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 214 Pages At a Glance: I believe that author Chris T. Kat has really good stories to tell, but this latest offering suffered due to too many unresolved elements that ending up muddying the story line. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: In a... Continue Reading →
Title: Pawsitively in Love Author: M.J. O'Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Pawsitively in Love left me with more questions than answers and uncertain about the relationship between its two main characters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: What Austin Lloyd lacks in academics, he makes up for in his love of... Continue Reading →
Title: Farm Fresh (Naked Organics: Book One) Author: Posy Roberts Publisher: Labyrinth Bound Press Pages/Word Count: 202 Pages At a Glance: I liked Farm Fresh. The only real issue I had with the story was that I wanted more of the relationship between Jude and Hudson. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Jude Garrity visits the farmers... Continue Reading →
Title: Stroke Rate Author: L.M. Somerton Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 183 Pages At a Glance: If you are looking for a quick romance with some kink and great chemistry, then this is the book for you. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Lucien Thorne likes to be in control, but the boy he wants to own... Continue Reading →
Title: Knave of Broken Hearts (A Love in Laguna Novel) Author: Tara Lain Narrator:: K.C. Kelly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 46 minutes At a Glance: Kelly…dang...he performed an awesome narration! Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Jim Carney has a full time job - running from himself. Since he walked out on his... Continue Reading →
Title: Driven Author: Nicholas Kinsley Publisher: Fantastic Fiction Publishing Pages/Word Count: 245 Pages At a Glance: I think, dear reader, that if you can handle the violence, this may be a novel you might enjoy. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mitchell Morgan is a quiet young man with dangerous secrets. One of those secrets is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Before Sundown Author: Lisa Worrall Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Overall, I enjoyed this story and would definitely recommend it. Reviewed By: Lynn Blurb: Samuel Somerfield is used to the oppressive heat of the Texas plains, and in the year 1892 things get even hotter when ranch hand Eli... Continue Reading →
Title: Hibernate with Me (Rhody & Brendan: Book 1.5) Author: Diana DeRicci Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: This is a fun and eventful Christmas follow-up to Rhody and Brendan’s romance. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Rhody is coming to Alaska for Christmas. Will Brendan get his Christmas wish? After an earthquake... Continue Reading →
Title: The New Boy (An Iron Eagle Gym Novel) Author: Sean Michael Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: At the heart, this is a sweet romance. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Lance Packet just got a contract to shoot an erotic BDSM deck of cards; the only problem is finding models. So... Continue Reading →
Title: Full Moon Dating: Gage and Hamish Author: Julia Talbot Publisher: Torquere Press Pages/Word Count: 44 Pages At a Glance: I really liked this short and very hot story – so much so that I promptly went out and bought the rest of the stories in this series. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Cat shifter Gage... Continue Reading →
Title: Don't Drink the Holy Water (Vamp for Me: Book Four) Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 134 Pages At a Glance: Super sweet story, but I had issues with some of the content. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Being left for dead sure has a way of changing a man. All West wanted... Continue Reading →
Title: Fate Author: Rob Rosen Publisher: MLR Press Pages/Word Count: 262 Pages At a Glance: Unfortunately, I found the whole “foursome” love angle wearying after a while. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: One man, four lovers, and just ten years to choose one set the Hollywood stage in this hilarious coming of age tale of family, friendship,... Continue Reading →
Title: Boundaries (Imago: Book One) Author: Anna Hedley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 260 Pages At a Glance: A well-written, if at times frustrating, BDSM novel. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Ben Dean is afraid and ashamed of his tendencies. But after the end of a disastrous relationship, he decides to explore his outer limits, the part of... Continue Reading →
Title: Signs of Desire (Desires Entwined: Book Four) Author: Tempeste O’Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Signs of Desire is a nice addition to a sweet series. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Simon Tyler knows his job as a gay romance author makes his lack of faith in love more than... Continue Reading →
Title: Remember Him (The Amsel Clan: Book One) Author: Kazy Reed Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 162 Pages At a Glance: As a first book, this was a commendable contribution to vampiric storylore. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: While sketching the Temple of Dendur, graduate student Carter Denwright meets—and is seduced by—a powerful vampire by the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Certain Kind of Holiday (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Andi Van Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 28 Pages At a Glance: This one was cute, guys! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When Elliot Knapp took a business trip over the holidays last year, he didn’t expect to run into the professor his first... Continue Reading →
Title: X Marks the Spot Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Send reality packing and just enjoy the ride. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Jack Hunter is always on a quest for lost art, ancient manuscripts, and anything else that’ll romance the millions of viewers who watch his show... Continue Reading →
Title: Midwinter Night’s Dream Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 121 Pages At a Glance: I’m a massive Eli Easton fangirl, she knocks so many things out of the park, but this one left me wanting. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Micah is the hippest, most chill guy on campus. But when he gets the hottest kiss... Continue Reading →
Title: Easy Evenings (Mangrove: Book Four) Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 77 Pages At a Glance: Several huge plot holes turned this novella from a sweet little romance into a rather confusing story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Lazlo Maguire doesn’t do relationships—he does transactions. Six months of the year, he’s an expensive rent... Continue Reading →
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