Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Waiting for Rain Author: Susan Mac Nicol Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 hours and 17 minutes At a Glance: The narration had me more invested in the story than I had been when I originally read it, and I am happy I gave it a chance. Reviewed By: Karen... Continue Reading →
Title: To the Highest Bidder Author: Caitlin Ricci Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: Even though there were some questionable moments in To the Highest Bidder, I could see the strength of this author’s ability to weave a fascinating story. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: The Intergalactic Star Pilot Academy has accepted... Continue Reading →
Title: What He Left Behind Author: L.A. Witt Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 238 Pages At a Glance: I had mixed feelings about What He Left Behind, because no matter how good the intentions, something bad always seems to rear its ugly little head. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Can you ever have a second first... Continue Reading →
Title: Aiden’s Angel Author: Aundrea Singer Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 147 Pages At a Glance: I would recommend this to someone who loves stories about angels and their role in the battle between light and darkness, and those who aren’t as interested in the sex scenes but more interested in the expressions of emotional... Continue Reading →
Title: Hostage Love (Lakehouse Security: Book Two) Author: April Kelley Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 80 Pages At a Glance: A good, if a little repetitive, story. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Being a hostage isn’t so bad as long as you get to negotiate terms. All Ryan Newell wants to do his prove to his... Continue Reading →
Title: Anything Could Happen Author: B.G. Thomas Narrator: Charlie David Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 Hours and 32 Minutes At a glance: This was a good read but I didn’t think it was a great read. Charlie David, on the other hand, brought this book to life. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Moving to Kansas City... Continue Reading →
Title: Snowman Author: Isabelle Rowan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 276 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable if rather slow paced and unexpected romance between two very different men who each need to break out of the ruts they find themselves in. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: We all find ways to run away. Some do... Continue Reading →
Title: Velocity (Flight HA1710: Book Two) Author: Sara York Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 89 Pages At a Glance: While I liked this second entry in the Flight HA1710 series, I was a bit disappointed in it as well. Blurb: The crash of Flight HA1710 brings life into focus for Phil Stewart. Before meeting Davin Tierney,... Continue Reading →
Title: Healing (Pandemus Chronicles: Book Two) Author: Grace R. Duncan Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 75 Pages At a Glance: An enjoyable read that I’d recommend if you’re sitting by the pool watching the kids or killing some time. Reviewed By: Taz Blurb: When Duncan stumbles into a pharmacy in search of something to fix... Continue Reading →
Title: Forbidden Monastery (Rage: Book One) Author: Sam C. Leonhard Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 310 Pages At a Glance: I was drawn to the darkness of this story, but was also delighted by the sweet humor. Reviewed By: Johanis Blurb: Rage is a seasoned assassin, and he lives by his own rules. One of... Continue Reading →
Title: Yours All Along Author: Roni Loren Publisher: Penguin/InterMix Pages/Word Count: 135 Pages At a Glance: I definitely enjoyed the book, but I would have loved if it had been a little meatier. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Four years after an accident tore their friendship apart, Hunter and Devon are living separate lives. Hunter is... Continue Reading →
Title: Bound to Fall Author: Jaime Samms Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 350 Pages At a Glance: But Bound to Fall wasn’t the smooth glide that Jaime’s books typically are for me. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: With so many fences between them and happily ever after, two men wonder if it’s worth opening the gate.... Continue Reading →
Title: Mirrors Author: A.J. Llewellyn and D.J. Manly Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 210 Pages At a Glance: There are some parts of Mirrors that will reflect kindly in my memories. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: Troy and Aaron Mayer, identical twins separated at the age of two, lived wildly different lives. Aaron struggled to take... Continue Reading →
Title: Bindings and Books (A Daily Dose 2015 Story) Author: CM Corett Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 71 Pages At a Glance: This one was a bit hit and miss, but there was definitely some promise here. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: James Connell is adamant—he’s not getting involved. The forty-two-year-old bookstore owner’s life is governed... Continue Reading →
Title: Sudden Love (Lakehouse Security: Book One) Author: April Kelley Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 95 Pages At a Glance: Sudden Love is the type of book you really don’t have to think too hard about; it has humor, a little mystery, hot guys with guns, and plenty of sex. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When... Continue Reading →
Title: Emergency Contact Author: Elle Brownlee Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: This is my first time reading Elle Brownlee, and I have to say the writing was unique. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: When Liam's best friend has to leave town on business, he asks for a favor—be an emergency contact... Continue Reading →
Title: Secrets and Bow Ties (Secrets: Book Three) Author: Lou Harper Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 163 Pages At a Glance: Secrets And Bow Ties is just not the usual fare I have come to expect from this talented author. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Who said nerdy can’t be sexy? Self-confessed gold digger Dylan Price... Continue Reading →
Title: The Courage to Heal Author: Hunter Frost Publisher: JMS Books Pages/Word Count: At a Glance: The Courage to Heal piqued my interest in the characters and the story, and kept me entertained. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Former U.S. Army Sergeant Wade Carter returned from Afghanistan a broken man. Permanently injured and weighed down with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bastard’s Pearl Author: Connie Bailey Publisher: DSP Publications Pages/Word Count: 324 Pages At a Glance: The Bastard’s Pearl is a rather difficult read at times, and sometimes Sheyn is a difficult man to like, or even tolerate. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: When Sheyn, a headstrong young aristocrat, disobeys his parents and travels to... Continue Reading →
Title: Wayward Son (Sons: Book Two) Author: Shae Connor Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 200 Pages At a Glance: The story was good and it is definitely a series I will recommend. I was just left a little disappointed. Reviewed By: Karen Blurb: After his move to Atlanta and away from the influence of his... Continue Reading →
Title: Sporting Chance Author: Alexa Milne Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing Pages/Word Count: 256 Pages At a Glance: Even though there are some things that didn’t work for me in this novel, I’d still recommend reading it for yourself. Reviewed By: Chris Blurb: Sometimes keeping hold of love is just as hard as finding it. Dan... Continue Reading →
Title: Straight from the Heart: Exception to the Rule 3 Author: Kimberly Gardner Publisher: Loose Id Pages/Word Count: 208 Pages At a Glance: An engaging story of an athlete and a dancer who help each other out, and, on the way to being friends, become something more, with the predictable accompanying sturm und drang. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Escaping from Him Author: Liam Livings Publisher: Manifold Press Pages/Word Count: 148 Pages At a Glance: A story of liberation and transformation that had me cheering on Ford and his family of choice. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Darryl’s on the run – from controlling boyfriend Chris, an air-conditioner called Dave (deceased), an intolerable, claustrophobic... Continue Reading →
Title: An Unlocked Heart Author: K.C. Wells Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 10 Hours, 4 Minutes At a Glance: Overall, I liked the story and where Wells took Leo and Alex, but the narration didn’t work for me. Reviewed By: Amy Blurb: Since the death of his submissive lover two years... Continue Reading →
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