Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Highland Hearts Author: JP Bowie Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 103 Pages Category: Paranormal, Contemporary At a Glance: If you are in the mood for a little somethin’, a short but satisfying somethin’, then pick up this novella; it won’t disappoint. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Callum Robertson has inherited his grandfather’s mansion in northern Scotland,... Continue Reading →
Title: Wet Heat Author: R.D. Hero Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 107 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller, BDSM At a Glance: I found this to be an entertaining story with some new twists on the werewolf, and especially the Alpha/Beta/Omega cannon. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Most omega werewolves want a mate and pups, but Lee Aung... Continue Reading →
Title: Flying Fish (Sword and Silk: Book One) Author: Sedonia Guillone Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 81 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: The second half of the story really was lovely. I just wish it would have grabbed me from the get-go. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In eighteenth century Japan, during the golden age of... Continue Reading →
Title: Needing a Vampire’s Aggression (Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Thirty-Five) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Pages/Word Count: 106 Pages At a Glance: This is a fun episode in this series, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Out of the Cage: Moving on can be painful, especially... Continue Reading →
Title: Betrothed: A Faery Tale Author: Therese Woodson Narrator: Matthew Lloyd Davies Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 25 minutes Category: Fantasy, Romance At a Glance: While it doesn't live up to its potential, mystery or suspense-wise, it's still a nice little romance narrated by a talented reader who brings the characters to... Continue Reading →
Title: Dancing Lessons Author: R. Cooper Narrator: Brian Schell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 17 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The story here is sweet and loveable. The narration is spotty in places. It isn’t terrible, but it isn’t the best either. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: Two years of living with... Continue Reading →
Title: The Losing Game Author: Lane Swift Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 230 Pages Category: BDSM, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: In spite of some significant-to-me niggles, I liked the romance between Lane Swift’s MCs. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Winchester Crown Court, October 2035: Richard Shaw leaves, a free man. Grief-stricken and angry, Lucas Green is hell-bent... Continue Reading →
Title: What the Carpenter Saw Author: Vicki Reese Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 143 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Ms. Reese did a good job portraying the warmth of the small town setting, and the friends and family to go along with it. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Wounded warrior Jake Cramer returned from the Middle... Continue Reading →
Title: Skyships Over Innsmouth Author: Susan Laine Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: A Lovecraftian horror adventure, perfect for those hardcore Dagon fans. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Twenty winters have passed since the Cataclysm brought down society and robbed people of their memories. Humanity, vastly reduced in numbers since... Continue Reading →
Title: Counting Fence Posts Author: Kelly Jensen Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 61 Pages Category: Contemporary, Holiday Romance At a Glance: I really enjoyed this short story of mutual discovery for both Henry and Marcus. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: There are over two hundred thousand fence posts between Syracuse and Boston. Henry Auttenberg likes numbers—it’s his... Continue Reading →
Title: Independence Day (What Happens in Vegas: Book One) Author: Christiane France Publisher: Loose Id Length: 134 Pages At a Glance: I enjoyed this second chance at love story—especially once the narcissistic character was out of the way. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Nick Gregorio is at a crossroads in his life. When his former lover,... Continue Reading →
Title: Of Nuts and Men (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: LE Franks Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 47 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: This is a good start for a story, but the ending was a bit abrupt. Can we have more of these two, please? Reviewed By: Sadonna... Continue Reading →
Title: Murder Most Yowl Author: Quinn Dressler Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 134 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: I’d classify this as murder mystery lite, an easy read with some tense and dangerous moments. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Cat-sitting is a dangerous business. Cameron Sherwood turned his back on law enforcement the night his... Continue Reading →
Title: Coercing Quinn (A Paranormal’s Love: Book Sixteen) Author: Charlie Richards Publisher: eXtasy Books Length: 106 Pages Category: Paranormal Romance, Shifters At a Glance: The story of Quinn, the paranormal hunter, and Taolma, the shifter, takes us to new places. Reviewed By: Sadonna Blurb: Into the Paranormal World: Change is never easy, but it is... Continue Reading →
Title: Buddy the Cat (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Sara Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 22 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: A cat, a librarian, and a romance is the recipe for a cute story. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Noel is a lonely librarian who spends most of his time... Continue Reading →
Title: The Last Enemy (Agents of Influence: Book One) Author: Christian Beck Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Great for old time mystery/thriller lovers who want an updated social atmosphere. Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: Highly decorated Delta Force operator and Iraq war hero Simon Monk loses everything when his romantic... Continue Reading →
Title: Marking Kane (Werewolves of Manhattan: Book Four) Author: A.C. Katt Publisher: MLR Press Length: 173 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: To write an erotic romance with one of the main characters having been raped at the onset of the story can go either way in terms of reader reaction. I believe Ms.... Continue Reading →
Title: A King and a Pawn (Leader Murders: Book Three) Author: Liv Olteano Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 234 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Liv Olteano has given readers a complex and diverse paranormal shifter world. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: Bert Cooper’s life used to be great, until his sister turned out to... Continue Reading →
Title: Locked (Telluric Realm: Book One) Author: Anyta Sunday Publisher: Self-Published Length: 330 Pages Category: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy At a Glance: While Locked was a rare miss for me from this author, Locked takes place in an well-detailed and magical world. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: A curse threatens the Winter Kingdom. A brother is turned... Continue Reading →
Title: Crash & Burn (Cut & Run: Book Nine) Author: Abigail Roux Narrator: J.F. Harding Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 10 hours and 44 minutes At a Glance: J.F. Harding did a great job narrating—it’s not his fault I didn’t like how this series ended. Reviewed By: Kim Blurb: It’s been five years since Special... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Family Author: Connie Bailey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 234 Pages Category: Contemporary Romance At a Glance: A super sweet, low angst read. Reviewed By: Angel Blurb: When you find your family, you'll do anything to keep it. When Charles Macquarrie inherits a fortune and an international clothing company, he also inherits three... Continue Reading →
Title: Undercover Boyfriend (One Fine Day: Book One) Author: Jacob Z. Flores Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Length: 236 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: A fast-paced whirlwind tale of craziness and insta-love. Blurb: Two men, one lie, and a whole bunch of trouble. Marty Valdez is in serious trouble. His sister’s wedding is around... Continue Reading →
Title: Alpaca Lies (Daily Dose 2016: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Elizabeth Coldwell Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 23 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: A cute, unique short story with an alpaca shifter. Reviewed By: Jennifer Blurb: Alpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He... Continue Reading →
Title: Werewolf PTA (2016 Daily Dose: A Walk on the Wild Side) Author: Felicitas Ivey Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 51 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Werewolf PTA suffered from lack of development and too many conflicting plot points. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Dr. Malak Shahzed moved to the small town of Goodfields... Continue Reading →
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