Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Murder, Romance, and Two Shootings Author: Todd Allen Smith Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 304 Pages Category: Contemporary, Literary Fiction At a Glance: I thought the structure of this novel may have been a little bit better if it had been set up like a diary, but I have to give Todd Allen Smith a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Other Side Author: Shawn Lane Publisher: JMS Books (2nd Edition) Length: 81 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I'm impressed with how much the author covered and the ways she covered the issues and the feelings of both these characters. This was a good read that offered me a lot of things to... Continue Reading →
Title: Banded Together Author: KC Burn Narrator: Darcy Stark Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Banded Together is a good book with really good narration. Darcy Stark does a very fine job with a book that has a thin plot at times, but his work elevates... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost’s Sight Series: Witch’s Apprentice: Book One Author: Morwen Navarre Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 27k words Category: Paranormal At a Glance: I feel like this book had the potential to be great, if given just a little more page time to focus and develop all its different aspects. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Years ago, a... Continue Reading →
Title: Falling Down Author: Eli Easton Publisher: Self-Published Length: 251 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall the story fell flat for me. Judging by other readers’ reactions, I’m in the minority with my opinion on this one—as always, your mileage may vary. But, Falling Down unfortunately wasn’t one of my favorite Eli Easton books.... Continue Reading →
Title: Daddy Needs a Date Author: Sean Michael Narrator: Steve Balderson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 5 hours and 53 minutes Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Steve Balderson has a way of performing stories that take you right into them. You don’t need to be lured in. There is a quality about his voice that... Continue Reading →
Title: Wight Mischief Author: JL Merrow Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (2nd Edition) Length: 216 Pages Category: Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: While I enjoyed the story overall, it was definitely not my favorite by this author, and left me with a lot of unanswered question and an unresolved feeling on the mystery. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: A ghost... Continue Reading →
Title: BFF Author: K.C. Wells Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Contemporary, Friends-to-Lovers At a Glance: All in all, BFF was a nice read, light and easy to get through. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: I’m about to do something huge, and it could change... everything. I met Matt in second grade, and we’ve been... Continue Reading →
Title: Day and Knight Series: Day and Knight: Book One Author: Dirk Greyson Narrator: Andrew McFerrin Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 7 hours and 22 minutes Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: This book is a great buy, for what it is. If you like spy stories or procedurals with a twist, this is a... Continue Reading →
Title: Edge of Forever Author: Barbara Elsborg Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 279 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I didn’t end up loving this one, I had a couple of other little niggles that I left alone—but, meeting Pasha made it worth the read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: When you stand on the edge, you... Continue Reading →
Title: Yuma Prison Author: Dale Chase Publisher: JMS Books Length: 62 Pages Category: Historical, Western At a Glance: Dale Chase once again brings another historical erotic western to life. The story is a well written, quick read, with lots of emotion—love, guilt, jealousy, drama, harassment and choices that have to made. The characters are solid,... Continue Reading →
Title: Kiss Me Forever Series: Dreamspun Beyond: Book 17 Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 200 Pages Category: Paranormal At a Glance: Overall, this was a cute and interesting read; though admittedly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Reviewed By: Lindsey Blurb: Forever is too long to be alone. Professor Avery Cook... Continue Reading →
Title: Sinister Hunger Series: Bloodstream: Book One Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Horror, Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Vampires At a Glance: There is no doubt that Snow has an engaging voice and writing style that's easy to read, but sadly, I didn't find the hook that's going to keep me glued to my... Continue Reading →
Title: Hunter Author: Dakota Storm Publisher: JMS Books Length: 96 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Dakota Storm’s Hunter is a fast paced and action-packed novella. This book may not be for everyone, but if you like lots of action, drug trafficking, and bounty hunters, give it a try. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Sexy-as-sin bounty... Continue Reading →
Title: His Secret Admirer Author: Edward Kendrick Publisher: JMS Books Length: 164 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Edward Kendrick delivers a quick and easy read with a little suspense and smatterings of humor, but this is more an in-depth look at both Jim and Alan in that they each get a chance to tell... Continue Reading →
Title: Off the Beaten Path Author: Cari Z. Narrator: Jack Wesley Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 6 hours and 23 minutes Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: Jack Wesley did a very good job with the story, changing his voice appropriately, in a way that the characters were easily separated. 3 stars for this nice... Continue Reading →
Title: Crossfire Author: Jon Keys Publisher: Pride Publishing Length: 89 Pages Category: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense At a Glance: Crossfire is a good novella with suspense, action and lots of deep feelings between Rick and Gabe. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Murder, kidnapping and a disappearance. Trooper Rick Anthis could use a break. But he hopes it isn’t... Continue Reading →
Title: Squared Away Series: Out of Uniform: Book Five Author: Annabeth Albert Publisher: Carina Press Length: 336 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I was a bit disappointed with this book, but that's just me. It was still a great story and I liked reading it. It had scenes that I enjoyed a lot; it... Continue Reading →
Title: No River Wide Enough Author: Mel Bossa Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 213 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: I finished the book with a smile on my face—it really did leave me with a good feeling—but, it was sort of a messy journey. I liked the premise and a lot of the... Continue Reading →
Title: Roses in the Devil's Garden Series: Fallen Rose: Book One Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 67 Pages Category: Historical Romance At a Glance: I loved the first part of the book where we get to know Harlan and Nathan, but the second part felt like another story. Reviewed By: Ky Blurb: Working... Continue Reading →
Title: Going Off Grid Series: States of Love Author: SJD Peterson Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 78 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Overall, I thought this was a cute read. I enjoyed it while I was in the moment, but it lacked that oomph I was hoping for that would make it stand out. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Ghost Wolf Author: Hurri Cosmo Publisher: Painted Hearts Publishing Length: 390 Pages Category: Paranormal, Shifters At a Glance: I have mixed feelings about the book. Overall, I would say that I would recommend it, just with a caveat. I did enjoy most of it and it’s got a good premise and storyline. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: Smoke Signals Author: Meredith Katz Publisher: Less Than Three Press Length: 83 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy At a Glance: If this story had bit more page time to develop, I feel it would have been really top notch. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Mike St. George figured that working customer support during the Black Friday... Continue Reading →
Title: Written in Scars Author: Thom Collins Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 68 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: There were a few stumbling blocks but they didn’t take away from this story. As always, I am entertained by Mr. Collins’ novellas and look forward to more. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: Pain fades but the scars... Continue Reading →
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