Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Whiskers of a Chance Author: Tempeste O'Riley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 204 Pages At a Glance: Overall, this book was really sweet and kept my interest. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Jason Grant runs his own IT business from home, owns his own home, and has the best friend he could imagine. What he... Continue Reading →
Title: Sightings Author: Kari Gregg Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 42 Pages At a Glance: Sightings is a sweet romance with a nice little twist. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Quinn Laramie moved to Mill Valley to care for his sick Aunt Betsy. After her recovery, he invested hours once spent in hospitals hiking and exploring the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Guy’s Thanksgiving (The Guy Series) Author: Skylar M. Cates Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Page/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: I have mixed feeling about A Guy’s Thanksgiving, but I did enjoy the story for what it was. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Two proposals. One giant dog. Reunited lovers. Welcome to Glamour, Arizona, where... Continue Reading →
Title: Stand and Deliver Author: Scarlet Blackwell Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 102 Pages At a Glance: A lusty and erotic guilty pleasure read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A tale of dark, dangerous highwaymen and the man they take captive. When Lucien Mayer, 14th Earl of Ravensberry is taken hostage by a gang of highwaymen,... Continue Reading →
Title: Without a Net Author: Lyn Gala Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 266 Pages At a Glance: Without a Net just needed a bit more attention to details in order to work out a few inconsistencies in the story. Blurb: Oliver Robertson has been assigned to go undercover in one of the shade clubs that litter... Continue Reading →
Title: Tyler Knoll’s Just For Fun: Books One-Four Author: A.B. Gayle Publisher: Wayward Ink Publishing Pages/Word Count: 180 Pages At a Glance: What can I say about Tyler Knoll’s Just for Fun? It’s an interesting take on a romance from the writer’s point of view. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Tyler Knoll was born one wild,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sex, Love, and Videogames Author: CJane Elliott Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 264 Pages At a Glance: The story was a bit of a ramble for me, but there were definitely some winning elements to this installment. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Shy guy Jed Carter has always felt invisible next to his charismatic older... Continue Reading →
Title: A Subtle Breeze Author: Bailey Bradford Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 94 Pages At a Glance: For me, there just wasn’t a whole lot that stood out one way or the other in this book. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Ezekiel Matthers and Brendon Shanahan are about to find out that sometimes all it takes... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpha Coder (Geek Pack: Book One) Author: Kathryn Sparrow Publisher: Loose Id Page/Word Count: 251 Pages At a Glance: A lot of side-stories happening alongside the main plot were a bit too much. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: As the second son, Liam Reed never expected to be a werewolf Alpha. He preferred to develop... Continue Reading →
Title: Where You’ll Find Him Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 206 Pages At a Glance: A compelling May/December story that has a lot going on, from an author who can write multiple generations and complex stories convincingly. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: During Pride week in Montreal, Wolfe learns the board is threatening... Continue Reading →
Title: Making Nice Author: Elizah J. Davis Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 31 minutes At a Glance: A great story that could have been about five hours shorter. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Twins Blake and Bianca Dunlap have always been there for each other, ready to lend support and... Continue Reading →
Title: Stealing the Wind (Mermen of Ea Trilogy: Book One) Author: Shira Anthony Narrator: Michael Stellman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 31 Minutes At a Glance: Shira Anthony has a way of making a world come alive, which made me feel like I was on the ship and under the sea with... Continue Reading →
Title: Cutting Cords Author: Mickie B. Ashling Narrator: John Solo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours 44 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed this for its narration more than for its core story. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: When Sloan Driscoll and Cole Fujiwara become reluctant roommates, neither man is willing to share too much.... Continue Reading →
Title: Bulls & Blood (Blood and Thorn Ranch: Book One) Author: T.A. Chase Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 101 Pages At a Glance: I do think this particular story could have been a bit more polished, as you do have to read between the lines a bit, and, of course, not take it at all... Continue Reading →
Title: When to Hold Them (A Bluewater Bay Novel) Author: G.B. Gordon Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 213 Pages At a Glance: There is a complicated bit of character building that is skillfully done by the author, though I did have some issues with the time jumping around, and days passing with the POV changes.... Continue Reading →
Title: Forged in Trust Author: Mickie B. Ashling Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 215 Pages At a Glance: For me, this may be the weakest story to date, but even that does not detract from the fact that the Bay City Professional series is definitely a great one to invest some time in. Blurb: Dr.... Continue Reading →
Title: Best Laid Plans Author: Willa Okati Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 209 Pages At a Glance: A free-wheeling rom-com that has dueling, convoluted love stories, conniving best friends, and a resolution that leaves a smile. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Teddy and Jefferson get along like a house on fire. Literally. Jefferson’s a serious-natured soccer... Continue Reading →
Title: Fire and Ice (Carlisle Cops: Book Two) Author: Andrew Grey Narrator: Randy Fuller Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 14 minutes At a Glance: Listening to the audio, I felt disconnected from the story, and it just fell a little flat for me. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Carter Schunk is a dedicated... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunted Author: Lourdes Skye Publisher: Wilde City Press Pages/Word Count: 169 Pages At a Glance: Hunted is a first-time read from Lourdes Skye, and I was thoroughly entertained. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Upon a dastardly escape from his sadistically abusive husband, Jace Vanderhuff embarks on a journey that’ll lead him into a dangerous realm... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hidden Wolf (Sapphire Ranch Wolves: Book Two) Author: Sue Brown Publisher: Love Lane Books Pages/Word Count: 137 Pages At a Glance: The characters drew me into the story and made me wish that there was more. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: Sheriff Milo Clarke has met his mate, Eli Watkins, and now they're conducting... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Days Author: Clare London Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 60 Pages At a Glance: A lovely short story with characters who have made mistakes but are both older, and hopefully wiser, the second time around. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: The day Glen Carson loses his wallet is the day that changes his life.... Continue Reading →
Title: Two Hearts One Voice (Mending the Rift: Book Three) Author: Valentina Heart Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 95 Pages At a Glance: The long-awaited ending to a series that should satisfy fans of Merin and Rin. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: They are at war, fearing for each other, both carrying the upbringing of their... Continue Reading →
Title: Random Acts Author: Mia Kerick Narrator: Iggy Toma Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 Hours At a Glance: I absolutely LOVED this book for the first 5 hours of Random Acts! Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Bradley Zelder can’t find his way in life. After struggling for nearly a decade, he has yet to complete... Continue Reading →
Title: Knave of Broken Hearts (Love in Laguna: Book Two) Author: Tara Lain Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 224 Pages At a Glance: In my opinion, this follow-up was definitely not as good as Knight of Ocean Avenue, but I'm still enjoying the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Jim Carney has a full time job—running... Continue Reading →
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