Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: The Art of Hero Worship Author: Mia Kerick Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 186 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: The potential for an amazing story was there, but it fizzled out as the plot progressed and instead was just okay. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: College junior Liam Norcross is a hero. He willingly, even... Continue Reading →
Title: Hard Truths Author: Alex Whitehall Publisher: Riptide Publishing Length: 248 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Hard Truths had a solid plot that could have really been taken to the next level, emotionally, had the author chosen to knock sense into their main character long before the final chapters. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Isaac... Continue Reading →
Title: My Fair Captain Series: Sci-Regency: Book One Author: JL Langley Narrator: Joseph Morton Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 8 hours and 21 minutes Category: Sci-Fi At a Glance: This is a good story made even better by a top-notch narration. Reviewed By: Mike Blurb: When Intergalactic Navy Captain Nathaniel Hawkins goes undercover to investigate... Continue Reading →
Title: Gateway to Love Series: States of Love: Missouri Author: Sarah Hadley Brook Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 98 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: This one was just OK for me overall. Craig and Mitch were likeable and had pretty good chemistry, but the characters could have been fleshed out a bit more, and the... Continue Reading →
Title: Starting Over Series: The Knights Club: Book One Author: C.J. Baty Publisher: Self-Published Length: 82 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There are a few editing bumps in Starting Over, but not enough to take away from an entertaining start to this new series. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Xavier Knight was starting his life... Continue Reading →
Title: Set Ablaze Author: KC Burn Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 48 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Darcy Stark keeps the listener on track even while the story meanders and sidetracks into directions that pay off only in very small ways. Buy this audiobook for the romance and... Continue Reading →
Title: Midnight Chat Author: Jo Ramsey Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 180 Pages Category: Teen Fiction, Contemporary At a Glance: While there are some aspects of this story that could have been better conveyed, if seventeen-year-old-me had read it, I think that it would have been a good insight into others dealing with a friend... Continue Reading →
Title: Be Still My Heart Series: Four Kings Security: Book Two Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 306 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Charlie Cochet delivers another sugary and charming romance sprinkled with hot sex, wonderfully engaging friendships and found family bonds. Reviewed By: Jovan Blurb: When the cards are stacked against you,... Continue Reading →
Title: Sugar Fighter Series: Sugar Daddies: Book One Author: Charity Parkerson Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 50 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: These characters actually piqued my interest enough that I wish the story was longer. Charity Parkerson has set the stage with Sugar Fighter and, well, color me intrigued. Reviewed By: Carrie Blurb: Zeke... Continue Reading →
Title: A New Year: Special Double Edition Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 78 Pages Category: Fantasy At a Glance: Reading both of these novellas together definitely offers a deja vu moment. They are similar but different, and both stories are quick and easy reads. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Version One: Hank is... Continue Reading →
Title: Escaping Exile Series: Escape Trilogy: Book One Author: Sara Dobie Bauer Publisher: NineStar Books Length: 83 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This novella was a quick, enjoyable enough read, and I found Edmund to be as unexpectedly fun and charming as Andrew does; on the other hand, I found Andrew to be as... Continue Reading →
Title: Survivor Series: Survivor: Book One Author: T.M. Smith Narrator: Nick J. Russo Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 5 hours and 33 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: While I expected there to be a bit more suspense and illustrations of Taylor’s struggle with his parents’ murder, since the reader is with him as he ages,... Continue Reading →
Title: Raising the Bar Series: States of Love Author: Leigh Dillon Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 91 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: If you’re looking for a novella (sometimes novella length is so perfect, right?) that’s both interesting and unique, and has a sexy, mouthy horse whisperer, and a slightly buttoned up ex-professor turned reluctant... Continue Reading →
Title: Romantic Behavior Series: Bad Behavior: Book Four Authors: L.A. Witt and Cari Z. Narrator: Michael Ferraiuolo Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 3 hours and 2 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Go give this one a listen. I’ve definitely enjoyed this series and wonderful narration by Ferraiuolo! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Detective Andreas Ruffner... Continue Reading →
Title: The 7th of Victorica Series: Gadgets and Shadows: Book Two Author: Beau Schemery Publisher: Harmony Ink Press Length: 350 Pages Category: Steampunk, Teen Fiction At a Glance: The 7th of Victorica reads like the opening salvo for something much greater and more supernaturally sinister on the horizon. Despite a few rough patches, it ultimately... Continue Reading →
Title: Death Days Author: Lia Cooper Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 257 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: This book has everything that should have made it a slam-dunk for me: age gap, taboo attraction, slow burn relationship, and more paranormal fun than you can shake a smudge stick at. Unfortunately, it was more a miss... Continue Reading →
Title: Push Me Pull Me Author: Amanda Rhodes Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 72 Pages Category: Contemporary, F/F Romance At a Glance: Push Me Pull Me is not a bad quick-read with decent sex scenes. However, if you’re looking for an all-out romance, it’s probably not the greatest option. Reviewed By: Courtney Ellen Blurb: At twenty-four,... Continue Reading →
Title: To Love and Protect His Omega Series: Justice Brothers Omegaverse: Book One Author: Quinn Michaels Publisher: Self-Published Length: 364 Pages Category: Mpreg, Omegaverse At a Glance: I do believe author Quinn Michaels has some good writing skills, but To Love and Protect His Omega may not be the best example. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb:... Continue Reading →
Title: Dark City Series: The Syndicate: Book One Author: Sarah Kay Moll Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 270 Pages Category: Contemporary, Genre Fiction At a Glance: A Poly/Bisexual Romance crime drama placed in a contemporary light-noir setting. Personally, I like my noir seedier, more convoluted, and with surlier protagonists, but if you’re looking for a lovely... Continue Reading →
Title: Tainted Life Author: Mel Gough Publisher: Self-Published Length: 121 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Tainted Life is a fairly quick and good read with some tense moments, and the descriptive settings and verbiage give the novel a true London feel. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Metropolitan Police detective Pete Tucker’s world comes crashing down... Continue Reading →
Title: Shipped Series: Until You: Book One Author: Karrie Roman Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 69k Words Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I can’t recommend this one as strongly as I did Roman’s first book, unfortunately. But, I will most likely peek at the next book in the series, as I did totally dig the side... Continue Reading →
Title: The Bear at the Bar Author: J. Scott Coatsworth Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 29 Pages Category: Contemporary, Short Story, Magical Realism At a Glance: Every so often I find myself being drawn in by some odd stories, and this was a good one. It’s a short, easy read that sends a powerful message and... Continue Reading →
Title: Bad Moon Arising Author: CL Mustafic Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 51k Words Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: While I did like some of the concepts and spins on the shifter world and am interested in what happens next, Bad Moon Arising didn’t quite live up to its full potential for me; especially on... Continue Reading →
Title: Lust for Gold Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical At a Glance: Even though this is a story short, the author still gives readers a good feel for Jesse and Abel’s characters, their relationship, their tragedies and the hopes for a better future. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: In 1849,... Continue Reading →
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